This standard specifies a method for testing the leaktightness of assemblies of unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) pipes with elastomeric sealing ring-type socket joints including single sockets of pipes, double sockets and sockets of fittings. It is also applicable to elastomeric-sealing-ring-type sockets made of ductile cast iron for use with PVC-U pressure piping.
Registration number (WIID)
6236
Scope
This standard specifies a method for testing the leaktightness of assemblies of unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) pipes with elastomeric sealing ring-type socket joints including single sockets of pipes, double sockets and sockets of fittings. It is also applicable to elastomeric-sealing-ring-type sockets made of ductile cast iron for use with PVC-U pressure piping.