Industry Standards & Test Methods
GF Harvel's products are manufactured in strict compliance with applicable industry standards and specifications to ensure strength, durability and safety. Although not inclusive, the following list of internationally recognized standards, specifications, test methods and practices relate to PVC and CPVC thermoplastic piping products and related components.
| ASTM STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| ASTM D1784 | Standard Specification for Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds |
| ASTM D1785 | Standard Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80 and 120 |
| ASTM D6263 | Standard Specification for Extruded Bars Made From Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) |
| ASTM D2464 | Standard Specification for Threaded Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80 |
| ASTM D2467 | Standard Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80 |
| ASTM D2241 | Standard Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pressure Rated Pipe (SDR Series) |
| ASTM F441 | Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40 and 80 |
| ASTM F442 | Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe (SDR-PR) |
| ASTM D2672 | Standard Specification for Joints for IPS PVC Pipe Using Solvent Cement |
| ASTM D2846 | Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems |
| ASTM D2466 | Standard Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40 |
| ASTM D2672 | Standard Specification for Joints for Plastic Pressure Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals |
| ASTM D2665 | Standard Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Fittings |
| ASTM F437 | Standard Specification for Threaded Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80 |
| ASTM F438 | Standard Specification for Socket-Type Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40 |
| ASTM F439 | Standard Specification for Socket-Type Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80 |
| ASTM F477 | Standard Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe |
| ASTM F480 | Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Well Casing Pipe and Couplings Made in Standard Dimension Ratios (SDR), SCH 40 and SCH 80 |
| ASTM F493 | Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings |
| ASTM F656 | Standard Specification for Primers for Use in Solvent Cement Joints of Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings |
| ASTM F913 | Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe |
| ASTM D1866 | Standard Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Schedule 40 Drainage and DWV Fabricated Fittings |
| ASTM STANDARD TEST METHODS | |
|---|---|
| ASTM D1598 | Standard Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe Under Constant Internal Pressure |
| ASTM D1599 | Standard Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic Pressure of Plastic Pipe & Fittings |
| ASTM D2837 | Standard Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials |
| ASTM D2412 | Standard Test Method for Determination of External Loading Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate Loading |
| ASTM D2444 | Standard Test Method for Determination of the Impact Resistance of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup (Falling Weight) |
| ASTM D2564 | Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems |
| ASTM D2152 | Standard Test Method for Adequacy of Fusion by Acetone Immersion |
| ASTM D2122 | Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe & Fittings |
| ASTM F610 | Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Quality of Molded Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings by the Heat Reversion Technique |
| ASTM STANDARD PRACTICES | |
|---|---|
| ASTM D2855 | Standard Practice for Marking Solvent-Cemented Joints with Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Fittings |
| ASTM D2774 | Standard Practice for Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pressure Piping |
| ASTM D2321 | Standard Practice for Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pipe for Sewers and Other Gravity-Flow Applications |
| ASTM F402 | Standard Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements, Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastics Pipe and Fittings |
| ASTM F690 | Standard Practice for Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pressure Piping Irrigation System |
| ASTM F1057 | Standard Practice for Evaluating the Quality of Extruded Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe by the Heat Reversion Technique |
| ASTM F645 | Standard Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of Thermoplastic Water Pressure Systems |
| TOXILOGICAL | |
|---|---|
| NSF International NSF Standard 061 | Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects |
| NSF International NSF Standard 14 | Plastics Piping System Components and Related Materials |
| United States FDA Code of Federal Regulations | Title 21 |
| FIRE PERFORMANCE | |
|---|---|
| ULC-S102.2-M88 | Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring, Floor Covering, and Miscellaneous Materials and Assemblies |
| UL 723 | Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials |
| UL1821 | Thermoplastic Sprinkler Pipe and Fittings for Fire Protection Service |
| UL 1887 | Standard for Safety for Fire Test of Plastic Sprinkler Pipe for Flame and Smoke Characteristics |
| UL 94 | Test for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances |
| FM1635 | Plastic Pipe & Fittings for Automatic Sprinkler Systems |
| FM4910 | Clean Room Materials Flammability Test Protocol |
| ASTM E84 | Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials |
| ASTM D635 | Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position |
| ASTM E162 | Standard Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source |
| ASTM D2863 | Standard Test Method for Measuring the Minimum Oxygen Concentration to Support Candle-Like Combustion of Plastics (Oxygen Index) |
| OTHER | |
|---|---|
| CSA Standard B137.3-99 | Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe for Pressure Applications |