Draft Details

1.1 Scope of this Standard

This Standard specifies requirements for thermoplastic pressure piping. It includes reference publications, definitions, abbreviations, general requirements for materials and manufactured pipe and fittings, relevant test methods, and marking requirements.

Notes:

1) The terms “pipe” and “piping” are used interchangeably in the CSA B137 Series.

2) The terms “tube” and “tubing” are used interchangeably in the CSA B137 Series.

3) The terms "pipe” and “piping” are not interchangeable with the terms “tube” and “tubing” in the CSA B137 Series except where noted within the specific product standard.

4) This Standard does not specify requirements for venting of combustion gases. In Canada, ULC S636 specifies testing and marking requirements for pipe, fittings, and accessories intended for venting of combustion gases. In the United States, UL 1738 specifies testing and marking requirements for pipe, fittings, and accessories intended for venting of combustion gases.

1.2 Intent of this Standard

This Standard is intended to be used in conjunction with one of the other Standards in the CSA B137 Series to form a complete Standard for a particular product.