Awwa C214-14

ANSI/AWWA C214-14
(Revision of ANSI/AWWA C214-07)
AWWA Standard
Tape Coatings for Steel

Water Pipe
Effective date March 1, 2014.

First edition approved by AWWA Board of Directors Jan. 30, 1983.
This edition approved: Jan. 19, 2014.
Approved by American National Standards Institute: Nov. 26, 2013.
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Committee Personnel
The Steel Water Pipe-Manufacturers Technical Advisory Committee (SWPMTAC) Task Group
for AWWA C214, which revised this standard, had the following personnel at the time:
Dan Libby, Chair

Larry McKinney, Vice Chair
S.A. Arnaout, Hanson Pressure Pipe Inc., Dallas, Texas (AWWA)

R.M. Buchanan, Canusa CPS, Toronto, Ont. (AWWA)
D. Dechant, Manufacturing Representative, Aurora, Colo. (AWWA)
R. Dublin, Canusa CPS, The Woodlands, Texas (AWWA)
A. Fletcher, Pentair, Melbourne, Australia (AWWA)
H. Guo, Berry Plastics, Houston, Texas (AWWA)
B.D. Keil, Northwest Pipe Company, Pleasant Grove, Utah (AWWA)
D. Libby, Chase Corporation, Westwood, Mass. (AWWA)
A. Mamish, Berry Plastics, Franklin, Mass. (AWWA)
L. McKinney, Womble Company Inc., Houston, Texas (AWWA)
R.D. Mielke, Northwest Pipe Company, Raleigh, N.C. (AWWA)
M.P. Murphy, Ameron International, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. (AWWA)
R. Norsworthy, Polyguard Products Inc., Lancaster, Texas (AWWA)
F. Rampton, Trenton Corporation, Ann Arbor, Mich. (AWWA)
B.P. Simpson, American SpiralWeld Pipe Company, Birmingham, Ala. (AWWA)
C. Smith, Lone Star Specialty Products LLC, Lone Star, Texas (AWWA)
J.A. Wise, Canus International Sales Inc., Surrey, B.C. (AWWA)
The AWWA Standards Committee on Steel Pipe, which reviewed and approved this standard, had
the following personnel at the time of approval:
John H. Bambei Jr., Chair

Dennis Dechant, Vice Chair
John Luka, Secretary
General Interest Members
W.R. Brunzell, Brunzell Associates Ltd., Skokie, Ill. (AWWA)

R.J. Card, Lockwood Andrew & Newnam, Houston, Texas (AWWA)
R.L. Coffey, HDR Engineering Inc., Omaha, Neb. (AWWA)
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H.E. Dunham, MWH Inc., Snohomish, Wash. (AWWA)
S.N. Foellmi, Black & Veatch Corporation, Irvine, Calif. (AWWA)
R.L. Gibson, Freese and Nichols Inc., Fort Worth, Texas (AWWA)
M.D. Gossett,* HDR, Denver, Colo. (AWWA)
M.B. Horsley,* Horsley Engineering LLC, Overland Park, Kan. (AWWA)
J.K. Jeyapalan, Pipeline Consultant, New Milford, Conn. (AWWA)
R.A. Kufaas, Norske Corrosion & Inspection Services Ltd., Surrey, B.C. (AWWA)
J.L. Mattson, Corrosion Control Technologies, Sandy, Utah (AWWA)
E.N. Olson, Standards Council Liaison, Brown and Caldwell, Gold Hill, Ore. (AWWA)
R. Ortega,* Lockwood Andrews & Newnam, Houston, Texas (AWWA)
E.S. Ralph, Standards Engineer Liaison, AWWA, Denver, Colo. (AWWA)
A.E. Romer, AECOM, Orange, Calif. (AWWA)
J.R. Snow,* MWH Americas Inc., Denver, Colo. (AWWA)
H.R. Stoner, Consultant, North Plainfield, N.J. (AWWA)
C.C. Sundberg, CH2M HILL Inc., Issaquah, Wash. (AWWA)
W.R. Whidden, Woolpert, Orlando, Fla. (AWWA)
Producer Members
S.A. Arnaout, Hanson Pressure Pipe Inc., Dallas, Texas (AWWA)

H.R. Bardakjian, Consultant, Glendale, Calif. (AWWA)
R.R. Carpenter, American SpiralWeld Pipe Company, Birmingham, Ala. (MSS)
D. Dechant, Dechant Infrastructure Service, Aurora, Colo. (AWWA)
W.B. Geyer, Steel Plate Fabricators Associates, Lake Zurich, Ill. (AWWA)
B.D. Keil, Northwest Pipe Company, Draper, Utah (AWWA)
J.L. Luka,* American SpiralWeld Pipe Company, Columbia, S.C. (AWWA)
R. Mielke,* Northwest Pipe Company, Raleigh, N.C. (AWWA)
J. Olmos, Ameron Water Transmission Group, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. (AWWA)
G.F. Ruchti,* Consultant, Punta Gorda, Fla. (AWWA)
D. Walker, Avid Protective Products LTD/Tnemec Company, Oakville, Ontario (AWWA)
J.A. Wise, Canus International Sales Inc., Surrey, B.C. (AWWA)
User Members
G.A. Andersen, New York City Bureau of Water Supply, Little Neck, N.Y. (AWWA)
* Alternate
Liaison, nonvoting
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J.H. Bambei Jr., Denver Water, Denver, Colo. (AWWA)
Bob Cheng, Metro Vancouver, Burnaby, B.C. (AWWA)
M.E. Conner, San Diego County Water Authority, San Diego, Calif. (AWWA)
R.V. Frisz, US Bureau of Reclamation, Denver, Colo. (USBR)
G. George, Tacoma Public Utilities, Tacoma, Wash. (AWWA)
T.J. Jordan, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, La Verne, Calif. (AWWA)
M. McReynolds,* Metropolitan Water District of Southern California,
Los Angeles, Calif. (AWWA)
N.A. Wigner, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles, Calif. (AWWA)
J.V. Young, City of Richmond, Richmond, B.C. (AWWA)
* Alternate
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Contents
All AWWA standards follow the general format indicated subsequently. Some variations from this
format may be found in a particular standard.
SEC. PAGE SEC. PAGE
Foreword 5 Verification
I Introduction........................................ix 5.1 Coating Materials Prequalification.....12
I.A Background ........................................ix 5.2 Prequalification of Coating
I.B History................................................ix Materials Testing..........................12
II Special Issues.......................................ix 5.3 Quality Assurance and Records..........15
II.A Advisory Information on Product 5.4 Inspection and Testing by the
Application ...................................ix Purchaser.....................................15
III Use of This Standard............................x 5.5 Coated Pipe Tests Quality Control
III.A Purchaser Options and Requirements of Coating
Alternatives....................................x Systems........................................15
III.B Modification to Standard....................xi 5.6 Rejection............................................17
IV Major Revisions...................................xi 6 Delivery

V Comments.........................................xii 6.1 Marking.............................................17
6.2 Packaging and Shipping.....................17
Standard
6.3 Affidavit of Compliance.....................18
1 General
1.1 Scope...................................................1 Tables
1.2 Purpose................................................2 1 Physical Properties of 100 Percent
Solids Liquid Adhesive...................5
1.3 Application...........................................2
2 Prequalification Requirements of
2 References...........................................2 Inner-Layer Tape............................5
3 Definitions..........................................3 3 Prequalification Requirements of
Outer-Layer Tape...........................6
4 Requirements
4 Prequalification Requirements of
4.1 Equipment...........................................4 Total Coating System.....................6
4.2 Materials and Workmanship................4 5 Quality Control Properties of the
4.3 Coating System....................................4 Applied Coating System.................7
4.4 Coating Application.............................8 6 Dimensions of Inner-Layer and
4.5 Field Procedures.................................12 Outer-Layer Tape...........................8
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Foreword
This foreword is for information only and is not part of ANSI*/AWWA C214.
I. Introduction.
I.A. Background. This standard describes the minimum material and
application requirements for prefabricated plastic tape to be plant applied to the exterior
of steel water pipe to protect the pipe against underground corrosion. Currently,
the only plastic tape coatings for which significant performance experience in this
application has been accumulated are based on polyethylene. However, this standard
can also be used to qualify tapes that are based on other polyolefin materials.
I.B. History. The first edition of this standard was approved by the AWWA
Board of Directors on Jan. 30, 1983. The second edition was approved on June 22,
1989, and had an effective date of Jan. 1, 1990. The third edition was approved
June 17, 1995, and had an effective date of Dec. 1, 1996. Major revisions in the second
edition included deleting references to ANSI/AWWA C209. In the third edition, the
references to ANSI/AWWA C209 were reinstated and remain in this fifth edition.
The second edition also deleted numerical reference to the maximum operating
temperature of steel water pipelines; added a statement of applicability to the exterior
of steel water pipelines in the potable-water supply industry in Sec. 1.1, Scope; and
added item 21, Maximum internal operating pressure of the pipeline, to the foreword.
Addendum C214a-91, approved on June 23, 1991, added additional physical property
requirements, limiting the amount of nonpolyolefinic material in inner-layer tape to
a minimum of 1.0 percent and a maximum of 3.5 percent and limiting the amount
of nonpolyolefinic material in outer-layer tape to a minimum of 3.0 percent and a
maximum of 7.0 percent. The tape manufacturer was also required to certify that the
tape met these criteria. Addendum C214a-91 also revised Sec. 5.2.14 (previously
Sec. 4.2.11), deleting the phrase and 140F (60C) from that section. The fourth
edition of ANSI/AWWA C214 was approved on Jan. 23, 2000. The fifth edition was
approved on Jan. 21, 2007. This sixth edition was approved on Jan. 19, 2014.
II. Special Issues.
II.A. Advisory Information on Product Application. This standard defines the
performance of prefabricated plastic tape coatings establishing the quality desired
for long-term protection and prevention of corrosion. It is intended for the exterior
* American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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coating of steel water pipelines for underground or underwater installation under
normal conditions. It is based on the best-known experience but is not designed for
unqualified use under all conditions. The advisability of its use for any installation must
be reviewed by the purchaser. If an extended period of aboveground storage of coated
pipe is anticipated, the ability of the outer wrap to resist degradation from ultraviolet
light and other atmospheric and environmental conditions should be considered.
Future air emission regulations may restrict the use of liquid adhesives described
in this standard. If this occurs, consult the manufacturer for equivalent alternatives.
III. Use of This Standard. It is the responsibility of the user of an AWWA
standard to determine that the products described in that standard are suitable for use
in the particular application being considered.
III.A. Purchaser Options and Alternatives. The following items should be
provided by the purchaser:
1. Standard usedthat is, ANSI/AWWA C214, Tape Coatings for Steel Water
Pipe, of latest revision.
2. Any required exceptions to the standard.
3. Diameter, length, and location of pipeline.
4. Location of coating application with reference to environmental
considerations.
5. Operating temperature range (Sec. 1.1.1).
6. Determining nonpolyolefinic material (Tables 2, 3, and 4, Sec. 4.3.1.2 and
4.3.1.3).
7. Outdoor storage (Sec. 4.3.1.3).
8. Coating system thickness (Tables 2, 3, and 5, and Sec. 4.3.1.4).
9. Tape dimensions (Table 6 and Sec. 4.3.2.2.2).
10. Inspecting and testing (Sec. 4.3.3 and Section 5).
11. Visual standards (Sec. 4.4.2.3).
12. Weld seam treatment (Sec. 4.4.2.7).
13. Hard rubber roller use (Sec. 4.4.3.2).
14. Roll temperature (Sec. 4.4.3.2 and 4.4.3.3).
15. Cutback at pipe ends (Sec. 4.4.3.4).
16. Coating repair (Sec. 4.4.4).
17. Welded field-joint coating (Sec. 4.4.5).
18. Conditions not described (Sec. 1.1.2).
19. Coating materials prequalification (Sec. 5.1). Note: With reference to Sec. 5.1
(option 2), when submission of samples of proposed materials for testing by the purchaser
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is specified, the purchaser should address the assignment of testing costs. According to
commonly accepted industry practice, the purchaser pays for the cost of initial testing of
coating material samples originally offered by the constructor. If any initial samples fail
to conform to the standard, additional samples may be tested. Costs of testing additional
samples are borne by the constructor.
20. Quality assurance and records (Sec. 5.3).
21. Inspection and testing by the purchaser (Sec. 5.4).
22. Holiday detector use (Sec. 5.5.2).
23. Adhesion requirement and test frequency (Sec. 5.5.3).
24. Coating-system thickness test frequency (Sec. 5.5.4).
25. Nonconforming pipe (Sec. 5.5).
26. Delivery (Section 6).
27. Packaging (Sec. 6.2.1).
28. Affidavit of compliance, if required (Sec. 6.3).
III.B. Modification to Standard. Any modification to the provisions, definitions,
or terminology in this standard must be provided by the purchaser.
IV. Major Revisions. The major revisions made to the standard in this edition
include the following:
1. The title of the standard was changed to be consistent with other AWWA
steel pipe coating standards.
2. Sec. 2, References, was updated.
3. Table 1, Physical properties of liquid adhesive, was deleted.
4. Requirements were divided into prequalification requirements for inner- and
outer-layer tapes and total-coating system, and quality control properties of the applied
coating system. Related changes were made to the content and titles of Tables 25.
5. Removed minimum value for nonpolyolefinic material in Tables 2 and 3.
6. Increased dielectric strength in Tables 2 and 3 to 450V/mil (was 6kV/20 mil
and 12kV/50 mil).
7. Removed maximum thickness requirements in Tables 2, 3, and 5.
8. Added cathodic disbondment requirement to Table 4. The maximum radius
is 12 mm when tested per ASTM G8.
9. Table 5 was created to list quality control properties for the coated pipe. Test
Method 5.5.3 was created to detail the peel adhesion test method of a coated pipe.
10. Sec. 4.4.4, Coating repair in plant and field, was revised.
11. Sec. 4.4.5, Coating of welded and mechanical field joints, was revised.
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12. All existing wording in Sec. 4.5, Field Procedures, of the previous revision of
C214 was removed. The section now references AWWA C604.
13. Section 5, Verification, was updated to match the new language being used
in all coating standards.
14. A new Sec. 5.2.15 on cathodic disbondment was added.
15. A new Sec. 5.3, Quality Assurance and Records, was added.
16. A new Sec. 5.4, Inspection and Testing by the Purchaser, was added.
17. A new Sec. 5.5, Coated Pipe Test-Quality Requirements of Coating Systems,
was added, including a new section on adhesion testing (Sec. 5.5.3).
18. The title of old Sec. 5.5, Nonconformance (previous revision), was changed
to Sec. 5.6, Rejection, and the section was expanded to include coating work and
coated pipe.
19. Sec. 6.2.2, Shipping, handling, and storage, was revised. The sections on
stacking, shipping, loading, and trench side storage were deleted.
V. Comments. If you have any comments or questions about this standard,
please call AWWA Engineering and Technical Services at 303.794.7711, FAX at
303.795.7603, write to the department at 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO
80235-3098, or email at [email protected].
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ANSI/AWWA C214-14
(Revision of ANSI/AWWA C214-07)
AWWA Standard
Tape Coatings for Steel Water Pipe
SECTION 1: GENERAL
Sec. 1.1 Scope

This standard describes the materials and application of tape coating systems
in coating plants at fixed sites using coating techniques and equipment as recom-
mended 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 pipe 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 con-
ditions 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 or where soil conditions are
known to be severe and in construction of underwater lines, casing pipe, and river
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crossings outside the scope of ANSI/AWWA C214. The manufacturer should be

consulted for specific recommendations when these conditions exist.
Sec. 1.2 Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to provide the minimum performance require-
ments for tape coating systems for the exterior of steel water pipelines, including
system components, application, inspection, testing, and marking and packaging
requirements.
Sec. 1.3 Application

This standard or sections of this standard can be referenced in documents for
purchasing and receiving tape coating systems for the exterior of steel water pipe-
lines. This standard can be used as a guide for applying, inspecting, and testing
tape coating systems for the exterior of steel water pipelines. The provisions of this
standard apply when this document has been referenced and only to tape coating
systems for the exterior of steel water pipelines.
SECTION 2: REFERENCES
This standard references the following documents. In their latest editions,

they form a part of this standard to the extent specified within this standard. In
any case of conflict, the requirements of this standard shall prevail.
ANSI*/AWWA C203Coal-Tar Protective Coatings and Linings for Steel
Water PipelinesEnamel and TapeHot Applied.
ANSI/AWWA C209Cold-Applied Tape Coatings for Steel Water Pipe,
Special Sections, Connections, and Fittings.
ANSI/AWWA C216Heat-Shrinkable Cross-Linked Polyolefin Coatings
for the Exterior of Special Sections, Connections, and Fittings for Steel Water
Pipelines.
ANSI/AWWA C604Installation of Buried Steel Water Pipe4 In. (100 mm)
and Larger.
ASTM C771Standard Test Method for Weight Loss After Heat Aging of
Preformed Steel Tapes.
* American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10036.
ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428.

TAPE COATINGS FOR STEEL WATER PIPE3
ASTM D149Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and

Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at Commercial Power
Frequencies.
ASTM D570Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics.
ASTM D1000Standard Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-
Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applications.
ASTM D4218Standard Test Method for Determination of Carbon Black
Content in Polyethylene Compounds by the Muffle-Furnace Technique.
ASTM D4417Standard Test Methods for Field Measurement of Surface
Profile of Blast Cleaned Steel.
ASTM E96Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of
Materials.
ASTM G8Standard Test Method for Cathodic Disbonding of Pipeline
Coatings.
ASTM G14Standard Test Method for Impact Resistance of Pipeline Coat-
ings (Falling Weight Test).
ASTM G17Standard Test Method for Penetration Resistance of Pipeline
Coatings (Blunt Rod).
NACE* SP0274High-Voltage Electrical Inspection of Pipeline Coatings.
SSPC-AB 1Mineral and Slag Adhesives.
SSPC-AB 3Ferrous Metallic Abrasives.
SSPC-PA 2Procedure for Determining Conformance to Dry Coating
Thickness Requirements.
SSPC-SP 1Solvent Cleaning.
SSPC-SP 6/NACE No. 3Commercial Blast Cleaning.
SECTION 3: DEFINITIONS
The following definitions shall apply in this standard:

1. Constructor: The party that provides the work and materials for place-
ment or installation.
2. Manufacturer: The party that manufactures, fabricates, or produces
materials or products.
* NACE International, 1440 South Creek Drive, Houston, Texas 77084.

SPC: The Society for Protective Coatings, 40 24th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

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3. Purchaser: The person, company, or organization that purchases any

materials or work to be performed.
SECTION 4: REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 4.1 Equipment

The equipment for abrasive blast cleaning and coating shall comply with the
procedures and obtain the results prescribed in this standard.
Sec. 4.2 Materials and Workmanship

The materials provided shall meet the provisions of this standard. Work or
material that fails to conform to this standard may be rejected at any time before
final acceptance.
Sec. 4.3 Coating System
4.3.1 System components. The prefabricated polyolefin tape coating system
shall have at least three layers consisting of the following:
1. A solvent-based or 100 percent solidsliquid adhesive layer.
2. An inner-layer tape for corrosion prevention.
3. An outer-layer tape for mechanical protection.
The inner-layer tape and outer-layer tape shall be made of prefabricated tapes
in rolls. The properties of the system components provided by the manufacturer
shall conform to the appropriate values listed in Tables 1 through 4.
4.3.1.1 Liquid adhesive. A solvent-based liquid adhesive shall consist of a
mixture of suitable rubber and synthetic compounds and a solvent.
A 100 percent solids adhesive (when heated and applied as a liquid) may also
be used as an equivalent alternative liquid adhesive and shall consist of a mixture
of suitable rubber and synthetic compounds with no solvent.
4.3.1.2 Inner-layer tape. The inner-layer tape shall be a two-layer tape
consisting of a polyolefin backing layer with a laminated butyl-based adhesive
layer. The inner tape shall be compatible with the liquid adhesive. The manufac-
turer shall certify that the backing material is polyolefin based, containing not
more than 3.5 percent, by weight, of nonpolyolefinic material consisting of carbon
black, antioxidants, etc. The inner-layer tape shall be applied after the liquid adhe-
sive and before the outer-layer tape.
4.3.1.3 Outer-layer tape. The outer-layer tape shall be a two-layer tape
consisting of a polyolefin backing layer with a laminated butyl adhesive layer. The

Table 1 Physical properties of 100 percent solids liquid adhesive

Requirement
Property Minimum Maximum Test Method

Solids 99 % Sec. 5.2.2
Table 2 Prequalification requirements of inner-layer tape

Requirement

Width deviation 5% of width or in. +5% Sec. 5.2.3
(6 mm), whichever is
smaller
Nominal 20-mil (0.508-mm) 19 mil (0.48 mm) Sec. 5.2.4
thickness*
Ratio of adhesive to total inner-layer 40% of total t 60% of total t Sec. 5.2.4
tape thickness, t
Adhesion to prepared steel 12.5 lb/in. width Sec. 5.2.5
(2.2 N/mm width)
Water absorption (24 hr) 0.2% by wt. Sec. 5.2.6
Water-vapor transmission 0.10g/(hm2) Sec. 5.2.7
Dielectric strength 450 V/mil Sec. 5.2.8
Insulation resistance 500,000 megohms Sec. 5.2.9
Tensile strength 20 lb/in. width Sec. 5.2.10
(3.5N/mm width)
Elongation 100% Sec. 5.2.11
Nonpolyolefinic material, percent by 3.5% Sec. 5.2.12
weight
*Tape as supplied.
manufacturer shall certify that the backing material is polyolefin based, containing
not more than 7.0 percent, by weight, of nonpolyolefinic material consisting of pig-
ments, antioxidants, stabilizers, etc. The outer-layer tape shall be compatible with
the inner-layer tape. The outer-layer tape backing shall be compounded so that it
is resistant to outdoor weathering. Because aboveground environmental conditions
vary, the purchaser should consult the manufacturer as to the type of outer wrap
recommended for the specific anticipated storage condition, including the neces-
sity for ultraviolet-light protection. When applied as a part of a multiple-layer tape
system, the outer-layer tape shall conform to the shape of the layers of tape it covers.

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Table 3 Prequalification requirements of outer-layer tape

Requirement

Width deviation 5% of width or in. +5% Sec. 5.2.3
(6 mm), whichever is
smaller
Nominal 30-mil (0.762-mm) 28.5 mil (0.724mm) Sec. 5.2.4
thickness*
Adhesion to inner layer 1.25 lb/in. width Sec. 5.2.5
(0.22 N/mm width)
Dielectric strength 450 V/mil Sec. 5.2.8
Tensile strength 40 lb/in. width Sec. 5.2.10
(7.0N/mm width)
Elongation 100% Sec. 5.2.11
Nonpolyolefinic material, percent by 7.0% Sec. 5.2.12
weight
*Tape as supplied.
Table 4 Prequalification requirements of total coating system

Requirement

Impact resistance 25 lbin. (2.8 Nm) Sec. 5.2.13
Penetration/deformation resistance 25% with no holiday Sec. 5.2.14
at 72F (22C)
Cathodic Disbondment 12 mm Sec. 5.2.15
4.3.1.4 Coating-system thickness. The total thickness of the system con-

sisting of inner-layer tape and outer-layer tape may vary, depending on pipe diam-
eter, operating conditions, and installation conditions. In some cases, more than
one application of inner-layer tape and outer-layer tape may be used. The total
thickness and combination of the various layers used is at the discretion of the pur-
chaser, with proper consideration given to the manufacturers recommendations.
However, in no case shall the thicknesses be less than those stated in Tables 2, 3,
and 5.
4.3.2 Component requirements.
4.3.2.1 Liquid adhesive. The liquid adhesive shall be supplied by the
manufacturer that supplies the inner-layer tape. The liquid adhesive shall comply

Table 5 Quality control properties of the applied coating system

Requirement

Adhesion of Inner Layer Tape to 12.5 lb/in. width Sec. 5.5.3
prepared steel (2.2 N/mm width)
Thickness* Sec. 5.5.4
50 mil nominal 46 mil (1.17 mm)
80 mil nominal 73 mil (1.85 mm)
*Coating system as applied. These minimum values are slightly less than the sum of the minimum inner and
outer thickness. This is due to the tape tension during application and pressure rollers potentially reducing the
coating thickness.
An 80-mil (2.03-mm) coating is suggested for pipe diameters greater than 54 in. (1,400 mm). The purchaser or
the coating manufacturer may recommend this thickness or an alternate thickness if the installation site presents
unusually severe conditions. Additionally, a 50-mil system can be used for all pipe diameters with the applica-
tion of a manufacturer-approved rock shield.
with code and regulatory requirements in effect at the point of application. The
components of solvent-based liquid adhesives shall not settle in the container form-
ing a cake or sludge that cannot be easily mixed by hand or mechanical agitation,
and it shall have good machine-application properties.
4.3.2.2 Inner-layer tape. The backing and adhesive shall be made from
materials that provide high electrical resistivity, resistance to corrosive environ-
ments, low moisture absorption and permeability, and shall provide an effective
bond to a properly prepared steel surface. The inner-layer tape shall be of material
that will resist excessive mechanical damage during normal application operations
as outlined in Sec. 4.4.3.2 and shall be sufficiently pliable for the intended use.
The inner-layer tape shall withstand, without tearing, the tensile force necessary to
obtain a tightly wrapped inner coating free of voids. The properties of the inner-
layer tape shall conform to the appropriate values stated in Table 2.
4.3.2.2.1 The inner-layer tape shall be supplied in roll form wound on
hollow cores with a minimum inside diameter of 3 in. (75 mm).
4.3.2.2.2 To ensure a proper smooth coating, the inner-layer tape shall
be provided in standard widths consistent with the pipe diameter. Dimensions of
inner-layer tape and outer-layer tape shall be as stated in Table 6.
4.3.2.3 Outer-layer tape. Materials used in the outer-layer tape pro-
vide some electrical resistivity, low moisture absorption and permeability, and
resistance to corrosive environments. Materials used shall provide mechanical

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Table 6 Dimensions of inner-layer and outer-layer tape

Nominal Pipe Diameter Recommended Tape Width*
4 in. (100 mm) and under 4 in. (100 mm)
612 in. (150300 mm) 9 in. (230 mm)
14 in. (350 mm) and over 12 in. (300 mm) and up
*If greater widths of tape are desired, consult the manufacturer for available tape widths, together with any spe-
cial application requirements for widths greater than 12 in. (300 mm).
protection during handling and outdoor storage. The outer-layer tape shall be
sufficiently pliable for normal application operations as outlined in Sec. 4.4.3.3
and shall form an effective bond to the inner-layer tape. The properties of the
outer-layer tape shall conform to the appropriate values provided in Table 3.
4.3.2.3.1 The outer-layer tape shall be supplied in roll form wound on hol-
low cores with a minimum inside diameter of 3 in. (75 mm).
4.3.2.3.2 The outer-layer tape shall be provided in standard widths and
lengths. The width of the outer-layer tape shall be at least equal to that of the inner-
layer tape (Sec. 4.3.2.2.2).
4.3.3 Tests. The tape coatings shall conform to the physical properties
provided in Tables 2, 3, and 4. On request, the tape manufacturer shall provide the
purchaser with certified test reports on each order of tape supplied.
Sec. 4.4 Coating Application

4.4.1 General. The coating application shall be a continuous operation
starting with a properly prepared pipe surface. Three steps, which shall be performed
consecutively, shall consist of (1) liquid adhesive application, (2) application of the
inner-layer tape directly onto the prepared pipe surface, and (3) application of the
outer-layer tape directly on top of the inner-layer tape. The coating materials shall be
stored in a clean, dry area. During steps 2 and 3, one or more layers of inner-layer
tape and outer-layer tape may be applied when specified by the purchaser.
4.4.2 Pipe preparation.
4.4.2.1 Surface before blasting. Bare pipe shall be free from mud, mill
scale, mill lacquer, wax, coal tar, asphalt, oil, grease, and other foreign material.
Before blast cleaning, surfaces shall be inspected and, if required, precleaned
according to SSPC-SP 1 to remove oil, grease, and loosely adhering deposits. Vis-
ible oil and grease spots shall be removed using a solvent. Only solvents that do not
leave a residue shall be used. Preheating to remove oil, grease, and mill scale may be
used, provided that all pipe is preheated in a uniform manner to avoid distortion.

4.4.2.2 Abrasive blast cleaning. The pipe surface shall be abrasive blast
cleaned with mineral abrasives, slag abrasives, steel shot, or steel grit (reference
SSPC-AB 1 and SSPC-AB 3) in accordance with SSPC-SP 6/NACE No. 3. The
blast anchor pattern or profile depth shall be 1 mil to 3 mil (25 m to 75 m)
measured in accordance with ASTM D4417.
4.4.2.3 Visual comparative standards. The constructor shall prepare a
representative area of abrasive-blast-cleaned surface on an actual work surface, as
well as visual standards on panels that are a minimum of 6 in. 6 in. in.
(150 mm 150 mm 6 mm). On agreement between purchaser and constructor
that the visual standards meet the requirements of Sec. 4.4.2.2, the panels shall
be wrapped in 4-mil to 6-mil (102-m to 152-m) plastic, sealed with tape or
otherwise protected from surface contamination and corrosion, and maintained as
visual reference standards throughout the coating operations. The standard section
shall be sealed carefully to prevent rusting. Alternatively, other industry-accepted
visual comparative standards such as those provided by NACE or SSPC and agreed
on by the purchaser and constructor may be used.
4.4.2.4 Abrasive working mix. The abrasive working mix shall be main-
tained free of contaminants (oil, water, etc.). For consistent surface finish, a stabi-
lized working mix shall be maintained in abrasive-recycling blasting machines by
frequent small additions of new grit, shot, or sand (all commensurate with abrasive
consumption); infrequent large additions shall be avoided. The abrasive working
mix in abrasive-recycling blasting machines shall be maintained clean of contami-
nants by continuous effective operation of blasting-machine scalping and air-wash
separators.
4.4.2.5 Surface inspection. The cleaned exterior pipe surface shall be
inspected for adequate surface preparation. Surface imperfections, such as slivers,
scabs, burrs, weld spatter, and gouges, shall be removed by hand filing or grinding
if necessary to prevent holidays.
4.4.2.6 Protection from moisture. Blast-cleaned pipe surfaces shall be
protected from conditions of high humidity, rainfall, or surface moisture. No pipe
shall be allowed to flash rust before coating. To ensure a dry pipe surface at the
time of liquid adhesive application, the minimum steel substrate temperature shall
be 45F (7C) and at least 5F (3C) above the dew point.
4.4.2.7 Weld seam treatment.
4.4.2.7.1 Before applying the inner-layer tape, the weld seams shall be ground
flush for a distance of 18 in. (450 mm) along the length of the pipe on both ends.

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4.4.2.7.2 Covering the weld seams with a stripping tape is required when
the weld reinforcement is greater than 332 in. (2.4 mm) or if profile and position
of the weld seam prevent conformability of the tape coating to the steel surface. In
these cases, the weld treatment shall be defined in the purchasers documents after
consultation with the tape coating manufacturer.
4.4.3 Coating application.
4.4.3.1 Liquid adhesive application. The liquid adhesive shall be applied
in a uniform thin film at the coverage rate recommended by the manufacturer. The
liquid adhesive coat shall be uniform and free from floods, runs, sags, drips, or bare
spots. The liquid-adhesive-coated pipe surface shall be free of foreign substances,
such as sand, grease, oil, grit, rust particles, and dirt.
4.4.3.1.1 Application of solvent-based liquid adhesive. The solvent-based
liquid adhesive shall be thoroughly and continuously mixed and agitated during
application to prevent settling. The solvent based liquid adhesive may be applied to
the entire exterior surface of the pipe by spray-type or rug-type methods or other
suitable means to cover the entire exterior surface of the pipe. Before applying the
inner-layer tape, the solvent-based liquid adhesive layer shall be allowed to dry in
accordance with the manufacturers recommendation.
4.4.3.1.2 Application of 100 percent solids adhesive. The 100 percent solids
adhesive shall be applied to the entire pipe surface using suitable application methods
in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.
4.4.3.2 Application of inner-layer tape. The inner-layer tape shall be applied
directly onto the prepared pipe surface using mechanical constant-tension coating
equipment. The inner-layer tape shall be applied at a minimum roll temperature of
70F (21C). The inner-layer tape shall be spirally applied with overlap width and
application tensions as recommended by the manufacturer. When applied to spirally
welded pipe, the direction of the tape spiral shall be in the same direction as the weld
spiral, unless the weld reinforcement has been removed before the coating applica-
tion. The minimum overlap shall not be less than 1 in. (25 mm). When a new roll
of tape is started, the ends shall be overlapped at least 6 in. (150 mm), measured
circumferentially. The overlap shall be smooth and shall be located to ensure the con-
tinuity of the inner-layer coating. A hard-rubber roller, wider than the width of the
tape, which is used to ensure maximum contact of the tape with the pipe surface, is
an option that the purchaser may require. Consult the tape manufacturer for recom-
mended temperatures for rolls above 70F (21C) to enhance conformability of the
inner wrap to the pipe surface.

4.4.3.3 Application of outer-layer tape. The outer-layer tape shall be

applied over the inner-layer tape using the same type of mechanical equipment
used to apply the inner-layer tape. The overlap of the outer-layer tape shall not coin-
cide with the overlap of the inner-layer tape. The minimum overlap of the applied
tape and minimum end lap of two rolls shall be the same as the inner-layer tape
values given in Sec. 4.4.3.2. The outer-layer tape shall be applied at a minimum
roll temperature of 70F (21C). Consult the tape manufacturer for recommended
temperatures for rolls above 70F (21C) to enhance conformability of the outer
wrap to the pipe surface.
4.4.3.4 Cutbacks. Cutbacks shall be determined by the type of pipe joint
and shall be as specified by the manufacturer and agreed on by the purchaser. The
cutbacks may be a straight edge for the total thickness of the coating, or they may
be tapered.
4.4.4 Coating repair in plant and field. Holidays visually or electrically dis-
covered in the inner tape at the coating plant shall be repaired with a manufacturer-
approved tape patch. The patch shall extend onto the inner layer 3 in. (75 mm) in
all directions. The repaired area shall be tested with a holiday detector (as described
in Sec 5.5.2) after the repair is completed. If a holiday is not found, the outer layer
can be applied over the area as part of the normal coating process. Holidays visually
or electrically discovered in the completed tape coating in the plant or field shall be
repaired by peeling back and removing the outer and inner layers from the dam-
aged area. The exposed area shall then be coated with liquid adhesive and either (1)
a length of inner-layer tape shall be wrapped around the pipe to cover the defective
area, or (2) a patch of inner-layer tape shall be applied directly to the defective area,
as specified by the purchaser. The minimum lap at the damaged area shall be 4 in.
(100 mm) all around. The repaired area shall be tested with a holiday detector (as
described in Sec. 5.5.2) after the repair is completed. If holidays are not found, the
repaired area shall be covered with the outer-layer tape with a minimum lap of 4 in.
(100 mm) beyond the inner-tape patch. Tape conforming to ANSI/AWWA C209
or a heat-applied repair patch material meeting the requirements of ANSI/AWWA
C216 may be used as a replacement for both inner- and outer-layer tapes when repairs
are made.
4.4.5 Coating of welded and mechanical field joints. Field joints shall be
coated with products and application methods described in ANSI/AWWA C203,
ANSI/AWWA C209, or ANSI/AWWA C216. The application methods are also

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described in ANSI/AWWA C604, but the joint coating system selected is limited
to the systems listed above.
4.4.6 Mechanical couplings and pipe ends. Where rubber-gasketed joints
or mechanical couplings are used, the coating may extend to the ends of the pipe;
however, the coating thickness on the pipe surfaces that receive the rubber sealing
gaskets shall not exceed that recommended by the manufacturer of the sealing
device. If coating the pipe to the ends will interfere with the proper seating of the
seal, the coating shall be removed a distance required by the type of joint so that
the tape coating system will not interfere with the joint seal. The purchasers docu-
ments shall define the alternative coating to be used in the area where the tape has
been removed.
Sec. 4.5 Field Procedures
4.5.1 General. The methods and practices found in AWWA C604 shall
be followed for the handling, shipping, storage, and installation of pipe coated
with this material.
SECTION 5: VERIFICATION
Sec. 5.1 Coating Materials Prequalification

A prequalification of the coating materials shall be the manufacturers certi-
fied test reports submitted by the constructor or as specified from the following:
(1) the testing of samples of the coating materials submitted by the constructor
with testing conducted by an independent, accredited laboratory, or (2) accep-
tance on another specified basis.
Sec. 5.2 Prequalification of Coating Materials Testing
5.2.1 Coating materials tests. Before acceptance and application of the
coating materials, if required in the purchasers documents, samples of materials
submitted by the constructor shall be tested in the purchasers laboratory or in an
independent commercial laboratory designated by the purchaser. Alternatively, the
purchaser may choose one of the following methods: (1) acceptance on the basis of
the manufacturers certified test reports, or (2) acceptance on another basis defined
and specified by the purchaser.
5.2.2 Solids content. The 100 percent solids adhesive shall be tested for
percent solids content in accordance with ASTM C771. An average value outside
the limits stated in Table 1 shall constitute failure to meet this requirement.

5.2.3 Width deviation. A specimen of inner-layer tape and outer-layer tape

at least 3 ft (0.9 m) long shall be removed from each of three randomly selected
rolls from each lot. The width of the specimen shall be measured at several points
along the length of the sample to the nearest 116 in. (1.6 mm) using a standard steel
scale. The width deviation shall not exceed the limits provided in Tables 2 and 3.
5.2.4 Thickness. The thickness of the inner-layer tape and outer-layer tape
shall be measured in accordance with ASTM D1000 at not less than 10 locations
on each of three randomly selected rolls of tape coating from each lot. The mea-
surements shall be made with a micrometer calibrated to read in thousandths of
an inch and having contact feet of not less than in. (6 mm) in diameter or an
electronicmagnetic thickness gauge. Any value below the limits given in Tables 2
and 3 shall constitute failure of the tape to meet the thickness requirements.
5.2.5 Adhesion. The prefabricated inner-layer tape shall be tested for
adhesion to a prepared steel surface in accordance with ASTM D1000 at a 180
peel angle (modified to include a 24-hr dwell time of tape to primed substrate prior
to adhesion peel test). The outer-layer tape shall be tested for adhesion to the inner-
layer tape in accordance with ASTM D1000 with above modification. An average
value below the limits given in Tables 2 and 3 shall constitute failure of the tape to
meet the requirements.
5.2.6 Water absorption. The prefabricated inner-layer tape coating shall
be tested for water absorption in accordance with ASTM D570. An average value
in excess of the limits given in Table 2 shall constitute failure of the tape to meet
the requirements.
5.2.7 Water-vapor transmission. The prefabricated inner-layer tape coat-
ing shall be tested for water-vapor transmission in accordance with ASTM E96,
Appendix X1, Procedure B. An average value outside of the limits given in Table 2
shall constitute failure of the tape to meet the requirements.
5.2.8 Dielectric strength. The prefabricated inner-layer tape and the outer-
layer tape together shall be tested for dielectric strength in accordance with ASTM
D149. Any value below the limits given in Tables 2 and 3 shall constitute failure of
the tape to meet the requirements.
5.2.9 Insulation resistance. The prefabricated inner-layer tape coating shall
be tested for insulation resistance in accordance with ASTM D1000. An average
value below the limits given in Table 2 shall constitute failure of the tape to meet
the requirements.

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5.2.10 Tensile strength. The prefabricated inner-layer tape and outer-layer

tape shall be tested for tensile strength in accordance with ASTM D1000. An aver-
age value below the limits given in Tables 2 and 3 shall constitute failure of the tape
to meet the requirements.
5.2.11 Elongation. The prefabricated inner-layer tape and outer-layer tape
shall be tested for elongation in accordance with ASTM D1000. An average value
below the limits given in Tables 2 and 3 shall constitute failure of the tape to meet
the requirements.
5.2.12 Nonpolyolefinic material content. The inner-layer tape and the
outer-layer tape shall be tested for nonpolyolefinic content in accordance with
ASTM D4218. Sec. 9.11, 9.12, and 9.13 of ASTM D4218 need not be performed
in this test method to obtain accurate results. The adhesive layer shall not be pres-
ent on the tape backing when performing the ASTM D4218 test. Consult the tape
manufacturer for the preferred method of adhesive removal. The tests should be
performed only on samples taken from tape supplied by the tape manufacturer.
Five samples shall be tested and the results averaged. An average value outside
the limits given in Tables 2 and 3 shall constitute failure of the tape to meet the
requirement.
5.2.13 Impact resistance. The total tape system shall be tested for impact
resistance in accordance with ASTM G14. Five samples shall be tested and the
results averaged. An average value below the limits given in Table 4 shall constitute
failure of the coating system to meet the requirements.
5.2.14 Penetrationdeformation resistance. The total tape system shall be
tested in accordance with ASTM G17 at 72F (22C). Five samples shall be tested
and the results averaged. An average value above the limits given in Table 4 shall
constitute failure of the coating system to meet the penetrationdeformation resis-
tance requirements with no holiday.
5.2.15 Cathodic disbondment. The cathodic disbondment of the coating
system shall be determined in accordance with ASTM G8. The test shall run for
30 days. The disbondment shall be measured from the edge of the initial holiday
along each radial cut. The average of these measurements shall be the result for the
sample. Three samples shall be tested and the results averaged. An average value
above the limits given in Table 4 shall constitute failure of the coating system to
meet the requirement.

Sec. 5.3 Quality Assurance and Records

The manufacturer and constructor shall use a quality assurance program
or system to ensure the quality controls in this section are followed. Completed
records of inspection work shall be made available upon the purchasers request.
Sec. 5.4 Inspection and Testing by the Purchaser

5.4.1 Inspection. The entire procedure of applying the coating as described
in this standard may be inspected by the purchaser from surface preparation to
completion of coating. Such inspection shall not relieve the constructor of the
responsibility to provide coating materials and perform work in accordance with
this standard.
5.4.2 Access for purchaser. The purchaser shall have access to all areas used
to perform the work according to the provisions of this standard.
5.4.3 Facilities for purchaser. In accordance with conditions agreed to by
the purchaser and the constructor, the purchaser shall be provided with the facili-
ties and space for inspection, testing, and information-gathering purposes.
Sec. 5.5 Coated Pipe Tests Quality Control Requirements of Coating Systems
5.5.1 Coating appearance. All coated pipe shall be visually inspected. The
applied coating system shall be uniform and free of defects such as, but not limited
to, pinholes, blisters, wrinkles, cracks, voids, and contamination. Ripples caused
by thermal expansion in the outer layers are not reason for rejection.
5.5.2 Electrical inspection for continuity. Each coated pipe section shall be
electrically tested for flaws in the coating. Testing shall be in accordance with NACE
SP0274. The electrical inspection shall be performed on the inner-layer tape. Defects
disclosed by the holiday detector shall be repaired according to Sec. 4.4.4 of this
standard.
5.5.3 Adhesion. The coating system shall be tested for adhesion per ASTM
D1000 at a 180 peel angle as modified herein. The test shall be modified to use a
steel surface prepared in accordance with this standard, and modified to include
a 24-hr dwell time of the coating system to the substrate before the adhesion peel
test. Adhesion testing shall be conducted at temperatures above 65F (18C) and
less than 85F (29C) on a randomly selected location on the test pipe. If the adhe-
sion testing is conducted outside this temperature range or before the 24-hr dwell
time and the tested sample meets the value listed in this standard, that sample
shall be considered to meet the peel adhesion requirement of this standard. If the
adhesion testing is conducted outside this temperature range or before the 24-hr

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dwell time and the tested sample does not meet the value listed in this standard,
the coated pipe must be brought within the specified temperature range and dwell
time and then retested.
5.5.3.1 Adhesion test area. The adhesion test area shall be prepared in
four steps:
1. A circumferential strip measuring 1 in. (25 mm) wide 15 in. (375 mm)
long shall be marked on the coated pipe surface.
2. The marked area shall then be cut to the steel substrate along the marked
area on three sides (top and sides).
3. A 1-in. (25-mm) strip shall be pried away from the substrate at the top
end and attached with a suitable clamp to a pulling tension scale capable of mea-
suring 0 to 50 lb (23 kg).
4. The coated pipe shall then be marked at 1-in. (25-mm) increments along
the length of a cut side from 0 to 12.
5.5.3.2 Adhesion test procedure. The adhesion test shall be conducted
and evaluated in the following manner:
1. Pull the tension scale at an angle of 180 to the pipe surface at a rate of
1 in. (25 mm) per 5 seconds continuously for 1 min.
2. The pull tension value shall be recorded for each 1 in. (25 mm) of pull. A
minimum of twelve values shall be recorded.
3. The two highest and two lowest values shall be excluded and the remain-
ing eight values shall be averaged and recorded.
5.5.3.3 Rejection. An adhesion value below the requirement shall be con-
sidered a non-satisfactory result. In this situation, if the result is at least 90 percent
of the requirement, two additional tests shall be made at two different locations on
the same pipe. If the initial result is less than 90 percent of the requirement, or if
either of the additional two tests fail to meet the requirement, the coating shall be
repaired or rejected.
If the coating fails an adhesion test, the test shall be repeated for the pipe
coated prior to and after the failed pipe. This process shall be repeated until satis-
factory results are obtained. All coated pipe where the requirement is not met shall
be repaired or rejected.
5.5.3.4 Frequency of testing. Adhesion tests shall be performed on the
first pipe, every tenth pipe and the last pipe of each production or as stated in the
purchasers documents.

5.5.3.5 Adhesion test repairs. Adhesion test areas shall be repaired in

accordance with Sec. 4.4.4.
5.5.4 Coating thickness. The applied coating system shall be tested for
thickness on the first pipe, every tenth pipe, and the last pipe of each production
day. Five separate gage readings shall be taken at random locations on each of the
measured pipes, separated by a sufficient distance to be representative of the entire
coated surface. A gage reading shall be as defined in SSPC-PA 2. The chosen gage-
reading locations shall have only one layer of each tape so that same layer overlaps
are not included in the measurement. Any gage reading below the limits given in
Table 5 shall constitute failure of the coating system to meet the requirements.
Sec. 5.6 Rejection

5.6.1 Surface preparation. The purchaser may reject any pipe if the sur-
face condition does not comply with the requirements of Sec. 4.4.2. Pipe rejected
due to inadequate cleaning shall be recleaned.
5.6.2 Coating materials. If any sample of coating material does not com-
ply with this standard, the coating materials represented by the sample shall be
rejected.
5.6.3 Coating work. The coating work shall be performed by experienced
workers in the application of the coating process. If at any time it is determined
that the procedure of applying the protective coating material is not according to
this standard, the protective coating shall be rejected on the affected pipe.
5.6.4 Coated pipe. Coated pipe not meeting the minimum requirements
of this standard shall be repaired or rejected.
SECTION 6: DELIVERY
Sec. 6.1 Marking

Containers shall be plainly marked with the name of the manufacturer, type
of material, batch or lot number, date of manufacture, storage conditions, and
information as required by federal and state or provincial laws.
Sec. 6.2 Packaging and Shipping

6.2.1 Packaging. Inner-layer, outer-layer, liquid, or 100 percent solids
adhesives shall be packaged in suitable containers to ensure acceptance and safe
delivery to their destination. Preference of individual or multiple packaging of the
tapes and size of the liquid adhesive container may be specified by the purchaser.

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Rolls of inner-layer tape and outer-layer tape shall be packaged in quantities not
to exceed the weight limitations of the container. Each roll of inner-layer tape and
outer-layer tape shall be protected from adhering to other rolls, to the container, or
to the packaging material itself using separators. Liquid adhesive shall be packaged
in 5-gal (19-L) pails, 55-gal (210-L) drums, or other suitable containers.
6.2.2 Shipping, handling, and storage. Materials shall be stored and pro-
tected from the elements as required by current applicable federal, state or pro-
vincial, and local regulations. Temperature ranges in the storage area shall be
maintained within the limits recommended by the manufacturer.
Sec. 6.3 Affidavit of Compliance

The purchaser may require an affidavit from the coating manufacturer that
the materials furnished comply with all applicable requirements of this standard.


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ANSI/AWWA C214-14

(Revision of ANSI/AWWA C214-07)

Tape Coatings for Steel

Effective date March 1, 2014.

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American National Standard

This AWWA content is the product of thousands of

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Copyright 2014 by American Water Works Association

Dan Libby, Chair

S.A. Arnaout, Hanson Pressure Pipe Inc., Dallas, Texas (AWWA)

John H. Bambei Jr., Chair

General Interest Members

W.R. Brunzell, Brunzell Associates Ltd., Skokie, Ill. (AWWA)

S.A. Arnaout, Hanson Pressure Pipe Inc., Dallas, Texas (AWWA)

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III.B Modification to Standard....................xi 5.6 Rejection............................................17

IV Major Revisions...................................xi 6 Delivery

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Tape Coatings for Steel Water Pipe

Sec. 1.1 Scope

crossings outside the scope of ANSI/AWWA C214. The manufacturer should be

Sec. 1.2 Purpose

Sec. 1.3 Application

This standard references the following documents. In their latest editions,

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ASTM D149Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and

The following definitions shall apply in this standard:

* NACE International, 1440 South Creek Drive, Houston, Texas 77084.

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3. Purchaser: The person, company, or organization that purchases any

Sec. 4.1 Equipment

Sec. 4.2 Materials and Workmanship

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Table 1 Physical properties of 100 percent solids liquid adhesive

Property Minimum Maximum Test Method

Table 2 Prequalification requirements of inner-layer tape

Property Minimum Maximum Test Method

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Table 3 Prequalification requirements of outer-layer tape

Property Minimum Maximum Test Method

Table 4 Prequalification requirements of total coating system

Property Minimum Maximum Test Method

4.3.1.4 Coating-system thickness. The total thickness of the system con-

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Table 5 Quality control properties of the applied coating system

Property Minimum Maximum Test Method

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Table 6 Dimensions of inner-layer and outer-layer tape

Sec. 4.4 Coating Application

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4.4.3.3 Application of outer-layer tape. The outer-layer tape shall be