This standard describes the materials and application of tape coating systems in
coating plants at fixed sites using coating techniques and equipment as recommended
by the tape coating manufacturer. For normal construction considerations, prefabricated
polyolefin tapes are applied as a three-layer system consisting of (1) liquid
adhesive, (2) corrosion-preventive tape (inner layer), and (3) mechanical-protective
tape (outer layer). This standard establishes the minimum requirements for tape
coating systems used on the exterior of steel water pipelines in the potable-water
supply industry. Continuous monitoring of all application procedures for the tape
coating systems shall be performed by the constructor.
1.1.1 Maximum temperatures. AWWA pipe coating standards are written for
and based on the service temperature of potable water. These coating systems have
performed at higher temperatures. Consult the coating manufacturer for conditions
and limitations.
1.1.2 Conditions not described in this standard. This standard does not
describe the additional materials and procedures that may be required for difficult conditions, such as those encountered in rocky areas and in construction of
underwater lines, casing pipe, and river crossings outside the scope of ANSI/
AWWA C214.
AWWA C214-2007 Referenced Document
ANSI/AWWA C203 Coal-Tar Protective Coatings and Linings for Steel Water Pipe*, 2020-10-26 Update
ANSI/AWWA C209 Tape Coatings for Steel Water Pipe and Fittings*, 2019-12-01 Update
ANSI/AWWA C216 Heat-Shrinkable Cross-Linked Polyolefin Coatings for Steel Water Pipe and Fittings*, 2023-02-01 Update
ASTM D1000 Standard Test Method for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applications
ASTM D149 Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at Commercial Power Frequencies
ASTM D4218 Standard Test Method for Determination of Carbon Black Content in Polyethylene Compounds By the Muffle-Furnace Technique*, 2008-11-01 Update
ASTM D4417 Standard Test Methods for Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast Cleaned Steel
ASTM D570 Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics*, 2018-08-01 Update
ASTM E96 Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials
ASTM G14 Standard Test Method for Impact Resistance of Pipeline Coatings (Falling Weight Test)
ASTM G17 Standard Test Method for Penetration Resistance of Pipeline Coatings (Blunt Rod)
AWWA C214-2007 history
2020AWWA C214-2020 Machine-Applied Polyolefin Tape Coatings for Steel Water Pipe