SECTION 15212
POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) PIPE AND FITTINGS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE OF WORK
A.
Supply polyvinyl! chloride (PVC) Schedule 80 pipe and fittings as shown on the
Drawings.
1.2 SUBMITTALS
A.
CONTRACTOR shall submit to ENGINEER manufacturer’s technical product data
and installation instructions for PVC pipe and fittings.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 PIPE AND FITTINGS
A.
Specification 15210 - High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe, Fittings, And Appurtenances
January 2021
Page 8 of 8
3066.21
ATTACHMENT 1 TO SECTION 15210
PIPE PRESSURE AIR TEST LoG
Project No.:
Project Name:
SANBORN |||] HEAD —
Project Location:
Weather:
Contractor: Test No.:
Sanborn Head Personnel:
Person/Company Performing the Test:
Specification 15210 - High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe, Fittings, And Appurtenances Page 7 of 8
January 2021
3066.21
3.3
A.
PIPE TESTING
CONTRACTOR shall perform a pneumatic test on solid pipe and fittings greater
than 50 ft in length after placement in the trench, in accordance with the
Manufacturer’s recommendations.
Pipes shall be pressure tested in presence of ENGINEER. Provide a minimum 7
days notice to ENGINEER before performing test.
Pneumatic testing shall be performed as follows:
Specification 15210 - High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe, Fittings, And Appurtenances Page 6 of 8
January 2021
3066.21
b. All fasteners and back-up rings shall be Type 316 stainless steel below
grade, and zinc-plated steel above grade.
c. Align flanges or flange/valve connections to provide tight seal.
Gaskets are required for flange/valve connections.
Specification 15210 - High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe, Fittings, And Appurtenances Page 5 of 8
January 2021
3066.21
B.
Acceptance of fittings, stubs, or other specially fabricated pipe sections shall be
based on visual inspection by ENGINEER and documentation of conformance to
this Section.
Prior to backfilling trench CONTRACTOR shall obtain as-built top of pipe
coordinates and elevations at grade changes, terminations, fittings, and at least
every 50 ft along the pipe.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A.
B.
Specification 15210 - High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe, Fittings, And Appurtenances Page 4 of 8
January 2021
3066.21
2.3 GASKETS AND HARDWARE
A.
All gaskets shall be Viton. Joint hardware, where required, shall be Type 316
stainless steel.
2.4 FITTINGS
A.
Fittings shall be manufactured from polyethylene compound having cell
classification equal to or exceeding compound used in pipe to ensure
compatibility of polyethylene resins.
Specification 15210 - High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe, Fittings, And Appurtenances Page 3 of 8
January 2021
3066.21
B.
Pipe and fittings shall be produced by the same manufacturer and from identical
materials meeting the requirements of this Section. Special or custom fittings
may be exempt from this requirement.
Pipe and fittings shall be pressure rated to meet the service pressure
requirements specified. Fittings shall be fully pressure rated to at least the same
service pressure rating as the joining pipe.
Specification 15210 - High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe, Fittings, And Appurtenances
Page 2 of 8
January 2021 3066.21
Property Unit Test Value
Procedure
Material Designation - PPI/ASTM PE 3408
Material Classification - ASTM D1248 IC 5 P34
Cell Classification - ASTM D3350 345464C
Density g/cm3 ASTM D1505 >0.940
Melt Index g/10 min ASTM D1238 <0.15
Flexural Modulus psi ASTM D790 110,000 to <160,000
Tensile Strength at yield psi ASTM D638 3,000 to <3,500
SECTION 15210
HIGH-DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (HDPE) PIPE, FITTINGS, AND APPURTENANCES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE OF WORK
A. Furnish and install HDPE pipe and fittings for the landfill gas collection and
control system (GCCS), condensate main, and the compressed air supply.
B. Pressure test solid HDPE pipe.
1.2 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
CONTENTS
DIVISION 15 - MECHANICAL
Section 15210 - High-Density Polyethylene Pipe (HDPE), Fittings, and Appurtenances
Section 15212 - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe and Fittings
P:\3000s\3066.21\Source Files\Tech Specs\ Division 15 Specifications\00000 Divison 15 Table of Contents.docx
SANBORN {| HEAD
