ASTM F789-95a
Standard Specification for Type PS-46 and Type PS-115 Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Gravity Flow Sewer Pipe and Fittings

Standard No.

ASTM F789-95a

Release Date

1970

Published By

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Status

Withdraw 2004-01

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ASTM F789-95a

Scope

1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods for materials, dimensions, workmanship, flattening resistance, impact resistance, pipe stiffness, extrusion quality, joining systems, and a form of marking for Type PS-46 and Type PS-115 poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) plastic, gravity flow sewer pipe having a minimum pipe stiffness of 46 psi (320 kPa) and 115 psi (790 kPa), respectively, and fittings. 1.2 Pipe and fittings produced to this specification shall be installed in accordance with Practice D 2321. 1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information purposes only. 1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 8, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM F789-95a Referenced Document

• ASTM D1784 Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds*， 1999-04-22 Update
• ASTM D2122 Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings*， 1998-04-22 Update
• ASTM D2152 Standard Test Method for Adequacy of Fusion of Extruded Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Molded Fittings by Acetone Immersion*， 1995-04-22 Update
• ASTM D2321 Recommended Practice for Underground Installation Of Flexible Thermoplastic Sewer Pipe*， 1974-04-22 Update
• ASTM D2412 Standard Test Method for Determination of External Loading Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate Loading*， 1996-04-22 Update
• ASTM D2444 Standard Test Method for Determination of the Impact Resistance of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup (Falling Weight)*， 1999-04-22 Update
• ASTM D2564 Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems*， 1996-04-22 Update
• ASTM D2855 Standard Practice for Making Solvent-Cemented Joints with Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Fittings*， 1996-04-22 Update
• ASTM D3212 Standard Specification for Joints for Drain and Sewer Plastic Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals*， 1996-04-22 Update
• ASTM D618 Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing*， 2021-07-15 Update
• ASTM F402 Standard Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements, Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings*， 1993-04-22 Update
• ASTM F412 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems*， 2023-07-20 Update
• ASTM F477 Standard Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe*， 1999-04-22 Update

ASTM F789-95a history

• 1970 ASTM F789-95a Standard Specification for Type PS-46 and Type PS-115 Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Gravity Flow Sewer Pipe and Fittings