Section A Pipe
Section A Pipe
Section A Pipe
A 5.2 PVC Pipe Restrained Joint Pipe & Couplings (AWWA C – 900) (4” thru 16”)
A 5.3 PVC Pipe Fusible (AWWA C-900) - Potable Water (4” thru 24”)
A 5.3.1 PVC Pipe Fusible (AWWA C-900) - Sewer Force Main (4” thru 24”)
A6 Ductile Iron Pipe/ Push-On Joint/ Class 350 (3” thru 36”)
A 6.2 Ductile Iron Pipe/ Restrained Push-On Joint/ TR Flex Joint (3” thru 36”)
A 6.3 Ductile Iron Pipe/ Restrained Push-On Joint/ Flex- Ring Joint (3” thru 48”)
MATERIAL/ SPECIFICATION:
Schedule 40 Polyvinyl Chloride, PVC, Pipe shall
meet or exceed the performance specifications of:
CONNECTIONS:
• Plain end X plain end.
• Plain end X solvent weld bell.
DIMENSIONS:
• 20’ standard joint length.
MANUFACTURER:
• CHARLOTTE PIPE AND FOUNDRY
• COLONIAL
• DIAMOND PLASTICS
• FREEDOM PLASTICS
• NAPCO
• NATIONAL PIPE & PLASTICS
• JM EAGLE
• IPEX
• PIPELIFE
RESTRICTIONS:
Use of this product is limited to:
MATERIAL/ SPECIFICATION:
Schedule 80 Polyvinyl Chloride, PVC, Pipe shall meet
or exceed the performance specifications of:
CONNECTION:
• Plain end X plain end
• Plain end X solvent weld bell
DIMENSIONS:
• 20’ standard joint length
SIZES:
• 3/4”
• 1”
• 1-1/2”
• 2” MANUFACTURER:
• CHEMTROL
• CHARLOTTE PIPE AND FOUNDRY
• COLONIAL
• ESLON THERMOPLASTICS
• FREEDOM PLASTICS
• NATIONAL PIPE AND PLASTICS
• WORLD OF PLASTICS, INC.
• JM EAGLE
• IPEX
• NORTH AMERICAN PIPE
• PIPELIFE
RESTRICTIONS:
• Pump station chemical feed applications downstream
from backflow preventer.
Material Specification Manual Section A: Pipe
SPECIFICATION/ MATERIAL:
PE-3608 High Density Polyethylene, HDPE, tubing shall
meet or exceed the performance specifications of:
PRESSURE RATING:
• 200-psi. operating pressure @ 73.4 F
COLOR-CODED:
• Solid blue or blue stripe: potable water
• Solid green or green stripe: sewer
DIMENSIONS:
• Copper tubing size, C.T.S. O.D. controlled
• DR-9
SIZES: MANUFACTURER:
• 1” • DURA-LINE PW TUBING
• 1.5" • ADS
• 2” • CHARTER PLASTICS
• ENDOT
RESTRICTIONS:
Use of this product is limited to:
SPECIFICATION/ MATERIAL:
PE-3608 High Density Polyethylene, HDPE, tubing shall
meet or exceed the performance specifications of:
PRESSURE RATING:
• 200-psi. operating pressure @ 73.4 F
COLOR-CODED:
• Blue - potable water
• Black with minimum of three (3) evenly spaced blue
stripes - potable water
DIMENSIONS:
• Iron pipe size, I.P.S. O.D. controlled
• DR-9
MANUFACTURER:
• CHARTER PLASTICS/BLUE STRIPE PIPE
SIZES:
• ENDOPURE/ BLUE WITH CLEAR CORE
• 2”
• LAMSON VYLON/ PRESSURE FLEX WATER
• ADS
RESTRICTIONS:
Use of this product is limited to:
COLOR– CODED:
• Blue - potable water.
• Green - sanitary sewer/ force main.
DIMENSIONS:
• Ductile iron pipe size O.D., D.I.P.S.
• DR-11, DR-13.5
PRESSURE RATING:
• 200-psi. operating pressure @ 73.4 F for DR-11.
• 160-psi. operating pressure @ 73.4 F for DR-13.5
RESTRICTIONS:
• DR-13.5 considered for mains 6” and larger when
hydraulic or availability restrictions apply. Submittal to
and approval by CFPUA required.
Material Specification Manual Section A: Pipe
MATERIAL/ SPECIFICATION:
2" and 3” SDR 21 Polyvinyl Chloride, PVC, Pipe shall
meet or exceed the performance specifications of:
PRESSURE RATING:
• 200 psi. at 23 Degrees C (73.4 Degrees F)
COLOR-CODED:
• Blue - potable water
DIMENSIONS:
• Iron pipe size (IPS) Outside diameter controlled
• 20’ and 21’ standard joint length
MANUFACTURER:
• CHARLOTTE PIPE AND FOUNDRY
• DIAMOND PLASTICS
• FREEDOM PLASTICS
• JM EAGLE
• NAPCO
• NATIONAL PIPE & PLASTICS
• PIPELIFE
RESTRICTIONS:
Use of this product limited to:
• 2” Water Mains
• 3" Sewer Force Mains
Material Specification Manual Section A: Pipe
COLOR– CODED:
• Blue - potable water
DIMENSIONS:
• Ductile iron pipe size O.D., D.I.P.S.
• DR-18, DR-14
• 20’ standard joint length
PRESSURE RATING:
• 235-psi. operating pressure @ 73 F for DR-18.
• 305-psi. operating pressure @ 73 F for DR-14.
MANUFACTURER:
• DIAMOND PLASTICS
• FREEDOM PLASTICS
• JM EAGLE/ BLUE BRUTE
• NAPCO
• NATIONAL PIPE & PLASTICS
• PIPELIFE
RESTRICTIONS:
• DR-14 is a design option for special installations.
CFPUA approval required.
Material Specification Manual Section A: Pipe
MATERIAL/ SPECIFICATION:
AWWA C-900 Polyvinyl Chloride, PVC, Pipe shall meet
or exceed the performance specifications of:
COLOR– CODED:
• Green - sanitary sewer
DIMENSIONS:
• Ductile iron pipe size O.D., D.I.P.S.
• DR-18, DR-14
• 20’ standard joint length
• Shorter joints acceptable for sewer only
PRESSURE RATING:
• 235-psi. operating pressure @ 73 F for DR-18. MANUFACTURER:
• 305-psi. operating pressure @ 73 F for DR-14. • DIAMOND PLASTICS
• FREEDOM PLASTICS
• JM EAGLE/ BLUE BRUTE
• NAPCO
• NATIONAL PIPE & PLASTICS
• PIPELIFE
RESTRICTIONS:
• DR-14 is a design option for special installations.
CFPUA approval required.
Material Specification Manual Section A: Pipe
A 5.2 – PVC PIPE RESTRAINED JOINT PIPE & COUPLINGS (AWWA C-900) Effective Date: 01-01-22
(4” THRU 16”):
MATERIAL/ SPECIFICATION:
AWWA C-900, Pipe shall meet or exceed the
performance specifications of:
DIMENSIONS:
• Ductile iron pipe size O.D., D.I.P.S.
• DR-18, DR-14.
• 20’ standard joint length.
PRESSURE RATING:
• 235-psi. operating pressure @ 73 F for DR-18.
• 305-psi. operating pressure @ 73 F for DR-14.
MANUFACTURER:
• CERTAINTEED– CERTA-LOK
• JM EAGLE LOC 900
• DIAMOND LOK-21
RESTRICTIONS:
• Only for low profile carrier pipes inside casings with
prior approval by CFPUA.
• DR-14 is a design option for special installations.
CFPUA approval required.
Material Specification Manual Section A: Pipe
A 5.3 – PVC PIPE FUSIBLE (AWWA C-900) - POTABLE WATER (4” THRU Effective Date: 01-01-22
24”):
MATERIAL/ SPECIFICATION: PRESSURE RATING:
Fusible AWWA C-900 Polyvinyl Chloride, PVC, Pipe • 235-psi. operating pressure @ 73 F for DR-18.
shall meet or exceed the performance specifications of: • 305-psi. operating pressure @ 73 F for DR-14.
COLOR– CODED:
• Blue - potable water MANUFACTURER:
• UNDERGROUND SOLUTIONS
DIMENSIONS:
• Ductile iron pipe size O.D., D.I.P.S.
• DR-18 DR-14
• 20’, 30’ or 40’ standard joint length.
RESTRICTIONS:
• DR-14 is a design option for special installations.
CFPUA approval required.
Material Specification Manual Section A: Pipe
A 5.3.1 – PVC PIPE FUSIBLE (AWWA C-900) - SEWER FORCE MAIN (4” Effective Date: 01-01-22
THRU 24”):
MATERIAL/ SPECIFICATION:
Fusible AWWA C-900 Polyvinyl Chloride, PVC, Pipe
shall meet or exceed the performance specifications of:
COLOR– CODED:
• Green - sewer force main
DIMENSIONS:
• Ductile iron pipe size O.D., D.I.P.S. MANUFACTURER:
• DR-14, DR-18 • UNDERGROUND SOLUTIONS
• 20’, 30’ or 40’ standard joint length.
PRESSURE RATING:
• 235-psi. operating pressure @ 73 F for DR-18.
• 305-psi. operating pressure @ 73 F for DR-14.
RESTRICTIONS:
• DR-14 is a design option for special installations.
CFPUA approval required.
Material Specification Manual Section A: Pipe
DIMENSIONS:
• 18’ or 20’ standard joint length.
PRESSURE RATING:
• Class 350- psi. for sizes 4” thru 24” pipe.
• Class 250- psi for sizes 30” thru 36” pipe.
MANUFACTURER:
• AMERICAN CAST IRON– FASTITE
• McWANE, INC.– TYTON
• US PIPE & FOUNDRY– TYTON
RESTRICTIONS:
• 3" to be used for sewer force mains only
Material Specification Manual Section A: Pipe
DIMENSIONS:
• Ductile iron pipe size O.D., D.I.P.S.
• 18’ or 20’ standard joint length or as specified for
project.
PRESSURE RATING:
• Class 250-psi. for sizes 4” thru 24” pipe.
MANUFACTURER:
• AMERICAN CAST IRON
• McWANE, INC.
• US PIPE & FOUNDRY
RESTRICTIONS:
• Flange pipe is for use in inside buildings, above
ground outside, or inside underground vault or
manhole service applications.
• All flanged piping inside vaults must be zinc
coated to match CFPUA requirement for direct
bury.
Material Specification Manual Section A: Pipe
A 6.2 – DUCTILE IRON PIPE/ RESTRAINED PUSH-ON JOINT/TR FLEX Effective Date: 01-01-22
JOINT (3” THRU 36”):
MATERIAL/ SPECIFICATION: COATING & LINING:
Restrained pipe shall meet or exceed the performance Potable Water:
specifications of: • Exterior - AWWA C151 (ANSI-A21.51) per above
ISO 8179- 1 requirements.
• Shall conform with AWWA C150 (ANSI– A21.50) • Interior - AWWA C104 (ANSI-A21.4), cement
thicknesses and strength. mortar lining and asphaltic coating.
• Shall conform with AWWA C151 (ANSI-A21.51), Sanitary Sewers and Force Mains:
Additionally, pipe exterior shall be coated with a layer • Exterior - AWWA C151 (ANSIA21.51) per above
of arc-sprayed zinc per ISO 8179. The mass of zinc ISO 8179-1 requirements.
shall be 200 g/m2 of pipe surface area. A finishing • Interior - Coated (factory applied) or approved
layer topcoat shall be applied to the zinc. The zinc equal with an amine cured novolac epoxy,
coating system shall conform to ISO 8179-1 “Ductile containing at least 20% by volume of ceramic
iron pipe – External zinc based coating – Part 1: quartz pigment “PROTECTO 401” or “PERMOX
Metallic zinc with finishing layer. CTF” (40 mils nominal) or polyamine ceramic
• Gaskets shall be furnished in accordance with epoxy containing at least 20% by volume ceramic
AWWA C111 (ANSI– A21.11). hollow microspheres “TNEMEC SERIES 431
• Shall use a standard size Tyton gasket. PERMA-SHIELD PL” (40 mils nominal).
• Shall use ductile iron locking segments, inserted
through a slot (or slots) in the bell face, to provide a
positive axial lock between the bell interior surface
and a retainer weldment on the spigot end of the
pipe.
• Pipe supplied must have ISO 9001 or later
certification, or poured in a foundry located in the
U.S.A.
• Shall comply with and be labeled as approved by the
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for use in
potable water lines meeting NSF 61.
• Factory Mutual Approved (FM) and Underwriter
Laboratory Listed (UL) as noted by (UL/FM) for sizes
four (4”) thru twelve (12”) inch.
• Affidavit of compliance to this specification shall be
available upon request.
PRESSURE RATING:
• Class 350-psi. for sizes 4” thru 24” pipe.
• Class 250-psi. for sizes 30” thru 36” pipe.
DIMENSIONS:
• Ductile iron pipe size O.D., D.I.P.S.
• 18’ or 20’ standard joint length.
MANUFACTURER:
• US PIPE & FOUNDRY– TR FLEX
• McWANE, INC.– TR FLEX
RESTRICTIONS:
• 3" to be used for sewer force mains only
Material Specification Manual Section A: Pipe
A 6.3 – DUCTILE IRON PIPE/ RESTRAINED PUSH-ON JOINT/FLEX– RING Effective Date: 01-01-22
JOINT (3” THRU 48”):
MATERIAL/ SPECIFICATION: COATING & LINING:
Restrained pipe shall meet or exceed the performance Potable Water:
specifications of: • Exterior - AWWA C151 (ANSI-A21.51) per above
ISO 8179-1 requirements.
• Shall conform with AWWA C150 (ANSI– A21.50) • Interior - AWWA C104 (ANSI-A21.4), cement
thicknesses and strength. mortar lining and asphaltic coating.
• Shall conform with AWWA C151 (ANSI-A21.51), Sanitary Sewers and Force Mains:
Additionally, pipe exterior shall be coated with a layer • Exterior - AWWA C151 (ANSIA21.51) per above
of arc-sprayed zinc per ISO 8179. The mass of zinc ISO 8179-1 requirements.
shall be 200 g/m2 of pipe surface area. A finishing • Interior - Coated (factory applied) or approved
layer topcoat shall be applied to the zinc. The zinc equal with an amine cured novolac epoxy,
coating system shall conform to ISO 8179-1- Ductile containing at least 20% by volume of ceramic
iron pipe – External zinc based coating – Part 1: quartz pigment “PROTECTO 401” or “PERMOX
Metallic zinc with finishing layer. CTF” (40 mils nominal) or polyamine ceramic
• Gaskets shall be furnished in accordance with epoxy containing at least 20% by volume ceramic
AWWA C111 (ANSI-A21.11). hollow microspheres “TNEMEC SERIES 431
• Shall use a standard size Fastite gasket. PERMA-SHIELD PL” (40 mils nominal).
• Pipe supplied must have ISO 9001 or later
certification, or poured in a foundry located in the
U.S.A.
• Shall comply with and be labeled as approved by the
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for use in
potable water lines meeting NSF 61.
• Factory Mutual Approved (FM) and Underwriter
Laboratory Listed (UL) as noted by (UL/FM) for sizes
four (4”) thru twelve (12”) inch.
• Affidavit of compliance to this specification shall be
available upon request.
PRESSURE RATING:
• Class 350-psi. for sizes 4” thru 24” pipe. MANUFACTURER:
• Class 250-psi. for sizes 30” thru 36” pipe. • AMERICAN CAST IRON– FLEX-RING
DIMENSIONS:
• Ductile iron pipe size O.D., D.I.P.S.
• 18’ or 20’ standard joint length.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• Standard Flex-Ring segments are yellow.
• Field Flex-Ring segments are black.
RESTRICTIONS:
• 3" to be used for sewer force mains only
Material Specification Manual Section A: Pipe
MATERIAL/ SPECIFICATION:
• Schedule 40, 316 stainless steel pipe.
• Specifications shall conform to ANSI/ASME 36.19.
CONNECTIONS:
• Pipe shall have NPT threads on both ends and a
coupling on one end making a full joint, mipt X fipt. As
required on detail drawings.
DIMENSIONS:
• 21’ standard joint length.
MANUFACTURER:
• OPEN
RESTRICTIONS:
• This material is required for air/vacuum release valve
piping or other special uses as noted on detail
drawings.
Material Specification Manual Section A: Pipe
MATERIAL/ SPECIFICATION:
• Schedule 40, galvanized steel pipe.
• Specifications shall conform to ASTM A-53 grade-A
or latest revision thereof.
CONNECTIONS:
• Pipe shall have NPT threads on both ends and a
coupling on one end making a full joint, mipt X fipt.
DIMENSIONS:
• 21’ standard joint length.
MANUFACTURER:
• OPEN
RESTRICTIONS:
• This material is only used for temporary sampling and
flushing points during pipeline construction.
• Galvanized pipe is not acceptable for any other use.