ASTM F645-18b
Standard Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of Thermoplastic Water- Pressure Piping Systems

Standard No.

ASTM F645-18b

Release Date

2018

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM F645-18b

Scope

1.1 This guide is intended for use in the selection, design, and installation of thermoplastic water-pressure piping systems. For specific projects, a thorough review of this guide is recommended for the purpose of selecting specific materials, methods of joining, system design factor, and any special procedures deemed necessary to assure a satisfactory system. NOTE 1—Comprehensive information on the selection, design, joining, system design factors, installation and special products and piping systems for pressurized water and other specialized applications is available in the PPI Handbook of Polyethylene Pipe and from other domestic and International sources such as PE compound and product manufacturers and trade associations. 1.2 It is recommended that governing codes and project specifications be consulted prior to the use of this guide. Nothing in this guide should be construed as recommending practices or systems at variance with governing codes and project specifications. 1.3 The pipe, fittings, and joining materials shall meet the requirements of one or more of the following component product standards listed in 1.3.1 through 1.3.4 to the extent applicable. In 1.3.1, 1.3.2, and 1.3.4 the pipe standards followed by (a) are outside diameter-controlled pipes. 1.3.1 For poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) plastic piping components: Title of Specification ASTM Designation Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80 and 120 (a) D1785 Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe (SDR-PR) (a) D2241 Threaded Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80 D2464 Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40 D2466 Socket-Type Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80 D2467 Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings D2564 Bell-End Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe (a) D2672 Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Tubing (a) D2740 Socket-Type Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Line Couplings D3036 Joints for Plastic Pressure Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals D3139 Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe F477 PVC and ABS Injected Solvent Cemented Plastic Pipe Joints F545 1.3.2 For Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl chloride) (CPVC) plastic piping components: Title of Specification ASTM Designation Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40 and 80 (a) F441/F441M Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80 F439 Solvent Cements for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings F493 1.3.3 Standards for polyethylene (PE) plastic piping: ASTM Standard Designation Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (SIDR-PR) Based on Controlled Inside Diameter D2239 Standard Specification for Plastic Insert Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe D2609 Standard Specification for Socket-Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter-Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and Tubing D2683 Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Tubing D2737 Standard Practice for Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pressure Piping D2774 Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and Tubing D3261 Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter D3035 Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Outside Diameter F714 Standard Specification for Electrofusion Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene and Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe and Tubing F1055 Standard Specification for Socket Fusion Tools for Use in Socket Fusion Joining Polyethylene Pipe or Tubing and Fittings F1056 Standard Practice for Electrofusion Joining Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings F1290 Standard Specification for Deformed Polyethylene (PE) Liner F1533 Standard Guide for Construction Procedures for Buried Plastic Pipe F1668 Standard Practice for Field Leak Testing of Polyethylene (PE) and Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pressure Piping Systems Using Hydrostatic Pressure F2164 1 This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.61 on Water. Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2018. Published January 2019. Originally approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as F645 – 18a. DOI: 10.1520/F0645-18B. *A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 1 Standard Specification for Fabricated Fittings of Butt-Fused Polyethylene (PE) F2206 Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings F2620 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Testing of Polyethylene (PE) Butt Fusion Joints using Tensile-Impact Method F2634 Standard Practice for Field Leak Testing of Polyethylene (PE) Pressure Piping Systems Using Gaseous Testing Media Under Pressure (Pneumatic Leak Testing) F2786 Standard Specification for Lap-Joint Type Flange Adapters for Polyethylene Pressure Pipe in Nominal Pipe Sizes ¾ in. to 65 in. F2880 Standard Practice for Specimens and Testing Conditions for Testing Polyethylene (PE) Pipe Butt Fusions Using Tensile and Hydrostatic Test Methods F2928 Standard Specification for Billets made by Winding Molten Extruded Stress-Rated High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) F3034 Standard Specification for Metric Outside Diameter Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PN) F3123 Standard Practice for Data Recording the Procedure used to Produce Heat Butt Fusion Joints in Plastic Piping Systems or Fittings F3124 Standard Practice for Guided Side Bend Evaluation of Polyethylene Pipe Butt Fusion Joint F3183 Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Equipment (HFE) Operator Qualification on Polyethylene (PE) and Polyamide (PA) Pipe and Fittings F3190 AWWA Standards Standards Polyethylene (PE) Pressure Pipe and Tubing, 1/2 in. (13 mm) Through 3 in. (76 mm), for Water Service C901 Polyethylene (PE) Pressure Pipe and Fittings, 4 In. Through 65 In. (100 mm Through 1,650 mm), for Waterworks C906 CSA Standards Standards Definitions, general requirements, and methods of testing for thermoplastic pressure piping B137.0 Polyethylene (PE) pipe, tubing, and fittings for cold water pressure services B137.1 1.3.4 For poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Components Issued By the American Water Works Association: C900 Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pressure Pipe, 4-inch through 12-inch, for Water (a) 1.3.5 Pipes with wall thicknesses less than 1.50 mm (0.06 in.) are not recommended. 1.4 Other Joining Devices—Joining devices other than those covered by the listed standards may be selected by the user on the basis of his own engineering evaluation and service experience. 1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. 1.6 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM F645-18b Referenced Document

• ASTM C651 Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Manufactured Carbon and Graphite Articles Using Four-Point Loading at Room Temperature
• ASTM C900 Standard Test Method for Pullout Strength of Hardened Concrete
• ASTM C901 Standard Specification for Prefabricated Masonry Panels
• ASTM C906 Standard Test Method for T-Peel Strength of Hot Applied Sealants
• ASTM D1598 Standard Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe Under Constant Internal Pressure
• ASTM D1599 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic Failure Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
• ASTM D1600 Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
• ASTM D1784 Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds
• ASTM D1785 Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120
• ASTM D2239 Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (SIDR-PR) Based on Controlled Inside Diameter
• ASTM D2241 Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pressure-Rated Pipe (SDR Series)*， 2024-04-01 Update
• ASTM D2464 Standard Specification for Threaded Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80
• ASTM D2466 Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40
• ASTM D2467 Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80
• ASTM D2564 Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems
• ASTM D2609 Standard Specification for Plastic Insert Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe*， 2024-04-22 Update
• ASTM D2672 Standard Specification for Joints for IPS PVC Pipe Using Solvent Cement
• ASTM D2683 Standard Specification for Socket-Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter-Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and Tubing
• ASTM D2737 Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Tubing
• ASTM D2740 
• ASTM D2774 Standard Practice for Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pressure Piping
• ASTM D2855 Standard Practice for Making Solvent-Cemented Joints with Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Fittings
• ASTM D3035 Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter
• ASTM D3139 Standard Specification for Joints for Plastic Pressure Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals
• ASTM D3261 Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and Tubing
• ASTM D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
• ASTM F1055 Standard Specification for Electrofusion Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and Tubing
• ASTM F1056 Standard Specification for Socket Fusion Tools for Use in Socket Fusion Joining Polyethylene Pipe or Tubing and Fittings
• ASTM F1290 Standard Practice for Electrofusion Joining Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings
• ASTM F1498 Standard Specification for Taper Pipe Threads 60° for Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings*， 2020-11-01 Update
• ASTM F1533 Standard Specification for Deformed Polyethylene (PE) Liner
• ASTM F1668 Standard Guide for Construction Procedures for Buried Plastic Pipe
• ASTM F2164 Standard Practice for Field Leak Testing of Polyethylene (PE) and Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pressure Piping Systems Using Hydrostatic Pressure*， 2021-07-01 Update
• ASTM F2206 Standard Specification for Fabricated Fittings of Butt-Fused Polyethylene (PE)*， 2019-01-15 Update
• ASTM F2620 Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings*， 2020-12-01 Update
• ASTM F2634 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Testing of Polyethylene (PE) Butt Fusion Joints using Tensile-Impact Method*， 2021-11-01 Update
• ASTM F2786 Standard Practice for Field Leak Testing of Polyethylene (PE) Pressure Piping Systems Using Gaseous Testing Media Under Pressure (Pneumatic Leak Testing)*， 2021-02-01 Update
• ASTM F2880 Standard Specification for Lap-Joint Type Flange Adapters for Polyethylene Pressure Pipe in Nominal Pipe Sizes 34 in. to 65 in.*， 2021-11-01 Update
• ASTM F2928 Standard Practice for Specimens and Testing Conditions for Testing Polyethylene (PE) Pipe Butt Fusions Using Tensile and Hydrostatic Test Methods*， 2023-02-01 Update
• ASTM F3034 Standard Specification for Billets made by Winding Molten Extruded Stress-Rated High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)*， 2021-11-15 Update
• ASTM F3123 Standard Specification for Metric Outside Diameter Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PN)*， 2022-02-01 Update
• ASTM F3124 Standard Practice for Data Recording the Procedure used to Produce Heat Butt Fusion Joints in Plastic Piping Systems or Fittings*， 2023-11-01 Update
• ASTM F3183 Standard Practice for Guided Side Bend Evaluation of Polyethylene Pipe Butt Fusion Joint*， 2021-11-01 Update
• ASTM F3190 Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Equipment (HFE) Operator Qualification on Polyethylene (PE) and Polyamide (PA) Pipe and Fittings*， 2024-04-22 Update
• ASTM F412 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems*， 2023-07-20 Update
• ASTM F439 Standard Specification for Socket-Type Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80
• ASTM F441/F441M Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40 and 80
• ASTM F477 Standard Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe
• ASTM F493 Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
• ASTM F545 Specification for PVC and ABS Injected Solvent Cemented Plastic Pipe Joints (Withdrawn 2001)*， 2021-03-02 Update
• ASTM F714 Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Outside Diameter*， 2024-02-01 Update

ASTM F645-18b history

• 2018 ASTM F645-18b Standard Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of Thermoplastic Water- Pressure Piping Systems
• 2018 ASTM F645-18a Standard Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of Thermoplastic Water- Pressure Piping Systems
• 2018 ASTM F645-18 Standard Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of Thermoplastic Water- Pressure Piping Systems
• 2015 ASTM F645-15a Standard Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of Thermoplastic Water- Pressure Piping Systems
• 2015 ASTM F645-15 Standard Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of Thermoplastic Water- Pressure Piping Systems
• 2013 ASTM F645-13 Standard Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of Thermoplastic Water- Pressure Piping Systems
• 2012 ASTM F645-12a Standard Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of Thermoplastic Water- Pressure Piping Systems
• 2012 ASTM F645-12 Standard Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of Thermoplastic Water- Pressure Piping Systems
• 2011 ASTM F645-11 Standard Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of Thermoplastic Water- Pressure Piping Systems
• 2004 ASTM F645-04 Standard Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of Thermoplastic Water-Pressure Piping Systems
• 2002 ASTM F645-02 Standard Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of Thermoplastic Water-Pressure Piping Systems
• 1995 ASTM F645-95 Standard Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of Thermoplastic Water Pressure Piping Systems