ASTM D3309-96a(2002)
Standard Specification for Polybutylene (PB) Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems

Standard No.

ASTM D3309-96a(2002)

Release Date

1996

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Withdraw 2010-03

Latest

ASTM D3309-96a(2002)

Scope

1.1 This specification covers requirements, test methods, and methods of marking for polybutylene plastic system components made in one standard dimension ratio and intended for 0.69 MPa (100 psi) water service up to and including 82176;C (180176;F). These components comprise pipe and tubing, socket-fusion fittings, compression fittings, mechanical fittings, and plastic-to-metal transition fittings. Requirements and test methods are included for sustained, hydrostatic pressure strength, thermocycling resistance, joint strength, and dimensions and tolerances for pipe and socket fusion fittings. The components covered by this specification are intended for use in hot- and cold-water potable water service and distribution systems and such non-potable water applications as building services piping, water heating and cooling systems, fire sprinkler applications, and other miscellaneous applications involving the transport of water, ethylene glycol solutions, or other aqueous liquids shown not to adversely affect PB performance.

1.2 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes, and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the specification.

1.3 The values in SI units are the standard. The values stated in parentheses are for information only.

Note 18212;Suggested hydrostatic design stresses and hydrostatic pressure ratings for pipe, tubing, and fittings are listed in Appendix X1. Design, assembly, and installation considerations are discussed in . An optional performance qualification and an in-plant quality control program are recommended in Appendix X3.

1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7, 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 D3309-96a(2002) Referenced Document

• ASTM D1598 Standard Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe Under Constant Internal Pressure*， 1997-04-19 Update
• ASTM D1599 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic Failure Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings*， 1999-04-19 Update
• ASTM D1600 Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics*， 1999-04-19 Update
• ASTM D1708 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics By Use of Microtensile Specimens*， 2002-04-10 Update
• ASTM D1784 Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds*， 1999-04-19 Update
• ASTM D1898 
• ASTM D2122 Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings*， 1998-04-19 Update
• ASTM D2581 Standard Specification for Polybutylene (PB) Plastics Molding and Extrusion Materials
• ASTM D2749 Standard Symbols for Dimensions of Plastic Pipe Fittings*， 1999-04-10 Update
• ASTM D2837 Standard Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials*， 1998-04-19 Update
• ASTM D3915 Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds for Plastic Pipe and Fittings Used in Pressure Applications*， 1999-04-19 Update
• ASTM D4181 Standard Classification for Acetal (POM) Molding and Extrusion Materials*， 2000-01-01 Update
• ASTM D618 Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing*， 2021-07-15 Update
• ASTM F412 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems*， 2023-07-20 Update
• ASTM F699 Standard Practice for Accelerated Conditioning of Polybutylene Pipe and Tubing for Subsequent Quality Control Testing
• ASTM F948 Standard Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Piping Systems and Components Under Constant Internal Pressure With Flow

ASTM D3309-96a(2002) history

• 1996 ASTM D3309-96a(2002) Standard Specification for Polybutylene (PB) Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
• 1996 ASTM D3309-96a Standard Specification for Polybutylene (PB) Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
• 1992 ASTM D3309-92a Standard Specification for Polybutylene (PB) Plastic Hot-and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
• 1992 ASTM D3309-92 Standard Specification for Polybutylene (PB) Plastic Hot-and Cold-Water Distribution Systems