SECTION 15212
POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) PIPE, VALVES, AND FITTINGS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1
1.2
1.3
SCOPE OF WORK
A. CONTRACTOR shall provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment, and
perform all operations necessary to furnish and install the polyvinyl chloride
(PVC) pipe and fittings as specified herein and as shown on the Drawings or as
required by ENGINEER or OWNER.
SUBMITTALS
A. CONTRACTOR shall submit manufacturer's technical product data that meets
the requirements of this Section, and the installation instructions for PVC pipe
and fittings, to ENGINNER prior to delivery of PVC pipe to the site.
MATERIALS STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the handling, storage, and care of the
PVC pipe from the time of delivery to the site until final acceptance of the
completed Work by OWNER. CONTRACTOR shall be liable for all damages to
the materials during such time.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1
PIPE AND FITTINGS
A. Pipe and fittings shall be manufactured from a PVC compound that meets the
requirements of Cell Classification 12454-B polyvinyl chloride as outlined in
ASTM D1784. Pipe and fittings materials shall be specially formulated with
sufficient ultraviolet screeners to provide for longer term outdoor exposure
with no deleterious effects.
B. PVC pipe used in the construction of leachate conveyance and control systems
shall meet the requirements of ASTM D1784 and ASTM D1785.
C. PVC fittings used in the construction of leachate collection and control systems
shall meet the requirements of ASTM D2464 and ASTM D2467.
D. All PVC cements shall meet the requirements of ASTM D2564.
E. Clean rework or recycle material generated by the manufacturer’s own
production may be used so long as the pipe or fittings produced meet all the
requirements of this Section.
File No. 3066.09 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe, Valves, and Fittings 15212- 1 of 3 December 2017
