New ASTM D1785 2015 Edition for PVC Pipe

ASTM D1785, “Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120,” has just been updated.  The new 2015 Edition is available from Document Center Inc. now in paper format, as a pdf download, and as part of our multi-user enterprise solution, Standards Online.  The new 2015 Edition cancels and replaces the previous 2012 Edition from May, 2012.

The PVC pipe covered by ASTM D1785 is used for water.  The specification gives you details on the criteria for classifying PVC plastic pipe materials and pipe, as well as a nomenclature system for this product.  You’ll get complete information on the requirements and test methods for materials, workmanship, dimensions, pressure requirements, flattening and extrusion quality.  Marking methods are also covered.

The changes in the 2015 Edition for ASTM D1785 have to do with the addition of a reference to UL 1738, “Standard for Venting Systems for Gas-Burning Appliances, Categories II, III, and IV.”  So the UL document is now a part of the referenced documents section and has been added to the Note 2, which is part of the scope paragraph.

This change reminds me that it’s important to recognize the interdependence of standards from a number of organizations.  For example, for the ASTM D1785, standards from ASTM are of course referenced.  But you’ll also find the inclusion of information from FED-STD-123, MIL-STD-129, NSF Standards 14 and 61, as well as the new reference to UL 1738.

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