This standard describes the material and application requirements for
fusion‑bonded epoxy coatings for the interior and exterior of steel water pipe, special
sections, welded joints, connections, and fittings for steel water pipelines installed
underground or underwater. Fusion‑bonded epoxy coatings are heat‑activated,
chemically cured coating systems.
1.1.1 Minimum pipe diameter. The minimum pipe diameter for application
of an internal coating that can be inspected and repaired by entering the pipe
shall be 24 in. (600 mm).* Pipe diameters less than 24 in. (600 mm) that can be
electrically inspected internally may be included, provided the work complies with
applicable provisions of this standard.
1.1.2 Maximum temperatures. AWWA pipe coating standards are written
for and based on the service temperature of potable water. Consult the coating
manufacturer for conditions and limitations.
AWWA C213-2007 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 C210 Liquid-Epoxy Coatings and Linings for Steel Water Pipe and Fittings*， 2015-06-07 Update
ANSI/AWWA C214 Machine-Applied Polyolefin Tape Coatings for Steel Water Pipe*， 2020-10-26 Update
ANSI/AWWA C216 Heat-Shrinkable Cross-Linked Polyolefin Coatings for Steel Water Pipe and Fittings*， 2023-02-01 Update
ANSI/AWWA C217 Microcrystalline Wax and Petrolatum Tape Coating Systems for Steel Water Pipe and Fittings*， 2023-06-01 Update
ASTM D1002 Standard Test Method for Apparent Shear Strength of Single-Lap-Joint Adhesively Bonded Metal Specimens by Tension Loading (Metal-to-Metal)
ASTM D1004 Standard Test Method for Initial Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Sheeting
ASTM D149 Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at Commercial Power Frequencies
ASTM D153 Standard Test Methods for Specific Gravity of Pigments*， 2020-06-01 Update
ASTM D1921 Standard Test Methods for Particle Size (Sieve Analysis) of Plastic Materials
ASTM D257 Standard Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of Insulating Materials
ASTM D4417 Standard Test Methods for Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast Cleaned Steel
ASTM D6677 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Adhesion by Knife*， 2022-12-01 Update
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)
NACE RP0394 Application, Performance, and Quality Control of Plant-Applied, Fusion-Bonded Epoxy External Pipe Coating Item No. 21064
NACE RP0490 Holiday Detection of Fusion-Bonded Epoxy External Pipeline Coatings of 250 to 760 Micrometers (10 to 30 Mils) Item No. 21045
AWWA C213-2007 history
0000 AWWA C213-2015
2007AWWA C213-2007 Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating for the Interior and Exterior of Steel Water Pipelines
2001AWWA C213-2001 Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating for the Interior and Exterior of Steel Water Pipelines Addendum: 06/16/2002