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1.1 General

This Standard specifies requirements for compounds, pipe, and fittings used in polyolefin and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) laboratory drainage systems for corrosive applications.

Notes:

Polyolefin includes both PE and PP plastics.

PVDF includes emulsion or suspension polymerization of vinylidene fluoride, and copolymers of vinylidene and hexafluoropropylene produced by emulsion or suspension.

Other thermoplastics may be certified to this Standard provided they comply with the requirements specified in this Standard.

1.2 Joining method

Pipe and fittings covered in this Standard are intended to be joined by heat fusion using joining equipment supplied by the manufacturer.

1.3 Transitioning between different manufacturers’ products

This Standard is not intended to provide for interchangeability between plastic pipe and fittings from different manufacturers, but it does allow for transition fittings used to join one manufacturer’s product to another’s provided the joining technique is other than heat fusion.

Note: See Annex A for guidance on fusion joints and aboveground and underground installations.

1.4 Differing or additional characteristics

Polyolefin laboratory drainage systems having characteristics differing from or additional to those covered by this Standard should be investigated to determine whether they comply with the intent of this Standard.

1.5 Terminology

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

1.1 General

This Standard specifies requirements for coextruded thermoplastic drain, waste, and vent (DWV) pipe with an outer layer of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) and an inner layer of polyvinylchloride (PVC), or with outer and inner layers of ABS and a core of PVC.

1.2 Intent of this Standard

Pipe manufactured in accordance with this Standard is intended to be used with fittings, accessories, and solvent cement that comply with CSA B181.1.

Note: Recommended storage, handling, and installation practices for coextruded ABS/PVC-DWV pipe are provided in Annex A of CSA B181.1. Use of these recommended practices can help to ensure proper installation and optimum service life.

1.3 Terminology

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application. 

1.1 General

This Standard specifies requirements for

plastic drain and sewer pipe and plastic pipe fittings with pipe stiffness of 275, 320, or 625 kPa, including single-wall, coextruded, and coextruded dual-wall pipe with a smooth interior;

single-wall, non-corrugated, perforated plastic pipe and plastic pipe fittings with a pipe stiffness of 200 kPa;

coextruded dual-wall perforated plastic pipe with a smooth interior, corrugated exterior, and a pipe stiffness of 200 kPa; and

solvent cement.

Notes:

Industrial waste disposal lines should be installed only with the approval of the authority having jurisdiction because chemicals not commonly found in drains and sewers, and temperatures greater than 60 °C, can be encountered.

Annex A provides guidance on the relationship between pipe stiffness and the end use of the pipe.

1.2 Terminology

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

1.1 General

This Standard specifies requirements for SDR 26, 28, 35, and 41 PSM type polyvinylchloride (PVC) perforated and non-perforated sewer pipe and fittings.

Notes:

Industrial waste disposal lines should be installed only with the approval of the authority having jurisdiction because Cchemicals not commonly found in drains and sewers, and temperatures greater than 60 °C, can be encountered in industrial waste disposal lines. Consult with the authority having jurisdiction before installation.

Nominal pipe size is indicated by an NPS designation and actual dimensions are given in millimetres. For example, an NPS-10 pipe will be nominally 10 in in diameter.

1.2 Multilayer construction

Pipe manufactured to Tthis Standard coversmay have multilayer pipeconstruction, and the middle layer canmay have reprocessed-recycled content.

Note: In this Standard, the term “multilayer” refers to pipe having three layers.

1.3 Terminology

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

1.1 General

This Standard specifies requirements for profile polyvinylchloride (PVC) sewer pipe and fittings of pipe stiffness 70 and 320 (PS70 and PS320), based on controlled inside diameter.

Notes:

Pipe and fittings manufactured in accordance with this Standard should be installed in accordance with CSA B182.11.

Industrial waste disposal lines should be installed only with the approval of the authority having jurisdiction because chemicals not commonly found in drains and sewers, and temperatures greater than 60 °C, can be encountered.

When PS70 pipe is used, the appropriate authority having jurisdiction should be consulted.

1.2 Terminology

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

1.1 General

This Standard specifies requirements for open profile polyethylene (PE) sewer pipe and fittings with annular corrugations for leak-proof applications (e.g., sanitary sewer and other gravity-flow applications). This Standard covers products manufactured using either virgin, recycled, or both (i.e., industrial plastic scrap or post-consumer plastic) materials.

Notes:

Pipe and fittings manufactured in accordance with this Standard should be installed in accordance with CSA B182.11.

See Annex A for recommended quality control test frequencies.

See Annex C for fitting patterns of the lay length of fittings covered by this Standard.

Annex D should be followed to ensure the requested products are described adequately.

1.2 Terminology

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

1.1 General

This Standard specifies requirements for open profile polyethylene (PE) storm sewer and drainage pipe and fittings with annular corrugations for gasketed and non-gasketed leak-proof applications. The products covered under tThis Standard covers productsmay be manufactured using either virgin or recycled (i.e., industrial plastic scrap or post-consumer plastic) (post-industrial or post-consumer) materials, or both.

Notes:

Pipe and fittings manufactured in accordance with this Standard should be installed in accordance with CSA B182.11 specifies installation requirements applicable to pipe and fittings covered by this Standard.

See Annex A for recommended quality control test frequencies.

See Annex C for fitting patterns of the lay length of fittings covered by this Standard.

Annex F provides guidance on purchase ordering for the pipe and fittings covered by this Standardshould be followed to ensure the requested products are described adequately.

See Annex G for additional minimum quality control test frequencies for pipes made with recycled materials.

1.2 Exclusions

This Standard does not cover 210 kPa pipe in sizes smaller than NPS-12.

1.3 Terminology

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

1.1 General

This Standard specifies requirements for the installation and testing of thermoplastic and steel-reinforced PE pipes used for the conveyance of drain, storm, and sanitary effluent in gravity-flow systems.

Note: Users of this Standard should recognize that installation specifications cover a broad range of conditions for thermoplastic pipe. The engineer should tailor the installation specifications to special conditions and the contract documents. The documentation should specify any work or materials not covered by this Standard.

1.2 Applicability

This Standard applies to pipe manufactured in accordance with CSA B182.1, CSA B182.2, CSA B182.4, CSA B182.6, CSA B182.8, CSA B182.12, CSA B182.13, CSA B182.14, and CSA B182.15.

1.3 Exclusions

This Standard does not apply to pipe manufactured in accordance with CSA B181.1, CSA B181.2, CSA B181.3, and CSA B181.5.

Notes:

1)For the installation practice of pipe manufactured in accordance with CSA B181.1 and CSA B181.5, see Annex A of CSA B181.1.

2)For the installation practice of pipe manufactured in accordance with CSA B181.2, see Annex A of CSA B181.2.

3)For the installation practice of pipe manufactured in accordance with CSA B181.3, consult the manufacturer.

1.4 Terminology

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application. 

1.1 General

This Standard specifies requirements for open profile polypropylene (PP) storm sewer pipe and fittings for leak-proof applications.

Profile wall pipe includes only open profile with smooth interior and sizes based on controlled inside diameter. Open profile pipe is of an annular construction.

Notes:

Pipe and fittings manufactured in accordance with this Standard should be installed in accordance with CSA B182.11.

See Annex A for recommended quality control test frequencies.

See Annex B for base inside diameters.

See Annex C for fitting patterns of the lay length of fittings covered by this Standard.

See Annex D for perforation details.

Annex E should be followed to ensure the requested products are described adequately.

Appropriate structural design criteria for PP storm sewer pipe can be found in Appendix X2 of ASTM F2881/F2881M.

1.2 Terminology

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

1.1 General

This Standard specifies requirements for profile polypropylene (PP) sewer pipe and fittings for leak-proof applications (e.g., sanitary sewer and other gravity-flow applications).

Profile wall pipe includes both open and closed profile with smooth interiors and sizes based on controlled inside diameter. Open and closed profile pipe are both of an annular construction but not compatible or interchangeable due to structural differences in profile geometries.

Notes:

Pipe and fittings manufactured in accordance with this Standard should be installed in accordance with CSA B182.11.

See Annex A for recommended quality control test frequencies.

See Annex B for base inside diameters.

See Annex C for fitting patterns of the lay length of fittings covered by this Standard.

Annex D should be followed to ensure the requested products are described adequately.

Appropriate structural design criteria for PP sewer pipe can be found in ASTM F2764/F2764M.

1.2 Terminology

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

1.1 General

This Standard specifies requirements for profile steel reinforced polyethylene (SRPE) sewer pipe and fittings for storm sewer, and other gravity-flow applications.

Profile wall pipe in this Standard includes open profile pipe of helical construction, with a smooth interior and sizes based on controlled inside diameter. The pipe can be perforated for specific applications as required.

Notes:

Pipe and fittings manufactured in accordance with this Standard should be installed in accordance with CSA B182.11.

The structural design of this product should be in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

See Annex A for recommended quality control test frequencies.

See Annex B for base inside diameters used to determine installation deflection limits.

See Annex C for fitting patterns covered by this Standard.

See Annex D for examples of Type 3 non-gasketed coupling joints.

The ordering recommendations in Annex E should be followed to ensure the requested products are described adequately.

1.2 Terminology

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

General

This Standard specifies requirements for profile steel reinforced polyethylene (SRPE) sewer pipe and fittings for sanitary sewer and other gravity-flow applications.

Profile wall pipe in this Standard includes open profile pipe of helical construction, with a smooth interior and sizes based on controlled inside diameter. The pipe can be perforated for specific applications as required.

Notes:

Pipe and fittings manufactured in accordance with this Standard should be installed in accordance with CSA B182.11.

The structural design of this product should be in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

See Annex A for recommended quality control test frequencies.

See Annex B for base inside diameters used to determine installation deflection limits.

See Annex C for fitting patterns covered by this Standard.

The ordering recommendations in Annex D should be followed to ensure the requested products are described adequately.

1.2 Terminology

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

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1.1 These requirements cover individually enclosed air switches, rated 6000 A or less at 1000 V ac or 1500 V dc or less, having all current-carrying parts enclosed, manually operable by means of external handles, and intended to be employed in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I / NOM-001-SEDE, Electrical installations (utility) / NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® (NEC®).

NOTE: NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, and NEC® are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA.

1.2 As used in this Standard, the term switch is intended to mean an enclosed switch or deadfront switch unless specifically stated otherwise.

1.3 These requirements also cover dead front switches that have all current-carrying parts enclosed when mounted in an enclosed panelboard, dead front switchboard, or the like. These switches are manually operable by means of external handles and are intended to be employed in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I / NOM-001-SEDE, Electrical installations (utility) / NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® (NEC®).

1.4 These requirements cover enclosed switches with or without provision for fuses suitable for use as branch circuit, feeder, and service overcurrent protection.

1.5 The following fuses are deemed suitable for use as branch circuit, feeder, and service overcurrent protection:

a) Cartridge Fuses;

b) Plug Fuses; and

c) Special Purposes Fuses marked as meeting the performance specifications of a specific Class Fuse.

1.6 These requirements cover enclosed switches intended for general use and having ampere ratings, with or without horsepower or kilowatt ratings, and enclosed switches intended for motor-circuit use only and having horsepower or kilowatt ratings but no general-use ampere ratings.

1.7 These requirements cover double-throw switches intended for use in optional standby systems (see CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I / NOM-001-SEDE, Electrical installations (utility) / NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® (NEC®)).

1.8 These requirements cover fused electrically tripped switches rated over 600 A and rated 600 A or less employing Class J, R or T fuses.

1.9 These requirements also cover electrically tripped switches that have been evaluated to determine their acceptability for ground-fault protection when combined with ground-fault sensing and relaying equipment as follows:

a) Switches for use with Class I ground-fault sensing and relaying equipment include those that are capable of interrupting 12 times their rated current or that have integral means to prevent disconnecting as levels of fault current exceeding the contact interrupting capability of the switch.; or

b) Switches for use with Class II ground-fault sensing and relaying equipment are capable of interrupting 10 times their rated current and are for use in ground-fault protection systems in which means to prevent disconnecting at levels of fault current exceeding the contact interrupting capability of the switch are incorporated within the ground-fault sensing and relaying equipment when combined with Class I and II ground-fault sensing and relaying equipment.

1.9A These requirements cover electrically tripped switches that have been evaluated to determine their acceptability as a ground-fault circuit-interrupter in accordance with CSA C22.2 No. 144.1 / NMX-J-520-ANCE / UL 943 or special purpose ground-fault circuit-interrupter in accordance with UL 943C. 

1.9B This Standard contains Annexes with requirements to cover the following:

a) Enclosed and Deadfront Switches Intended for Marine Use, Annex SA;

b) Open Type Switches, Annex BB; and

c) Electrical Operators, Annex CC.

1.10 These requirements do not cover:

a) Common forms of snap switches,;

b) Switches having features intended primarily for the starting and protection of motors, including the switches arranged to shunt out fuses during the starting of motors,;

c) Switches provided with automatic trips for opening them and constructed to afford overload protection without other circuit breakers or fuses,;

d) Devices in which the pulling of fuses or the removal of a detachable pullout member is designed to accomplish a switching operation;

e) Circuit breakers, molded-case switches, magnetic-only circuit interrupters, instantaneous-only circuit breakers, and supplementary protectors.; or

f) Double-throw switches for bidirectional applications.

Draft Amendment to C22.1