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AS/NZS 2032:2006
[Current]Installation of PVC pipe systems
Proposes methods for handling, storage, installation, testing and commissioning of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipelines, above or below ground, for pressure and non-pressure applications conveying liquids.
Published: 18/04/2006
Pages: 34
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Cited references
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Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
1 Scope and general
1.1 Scope
1.2 Normative references
1.3 Definitions
2 Products and materials
2.1 Scope of section
2.2 Pipe and fittings
2.2.1 PVC pipes and fittings
2.2.2 Chemical resistance
2.2.3 Permeation
2.2.4 Buckling under external load and vacuum
2.2.5 Fittings
2.2.6 Solvent cements and priming fluids
2.2.7 Elastomeric seals
2.2.8 Lubricants for elastomeric seals and expansion joints
2.3 Hanger and clips
2.4 Pipe embedment and trench-fill materials
2.5 Tools and equipment
3 General requirements
3.1 Scope of section
3.2 Transport, handling and storage
3.2.1 General
3.2.2 Transportation
3.2.3 Storage
3.3 Pre-installation inspection
3.3.1 Correct supply
3.3.2 Cleanliness
3.3.3 Fitness for use
3.4 Protection against damage
3.4.1 General
3.4.2 Protection from heat
3.4.3 Protection during installation at low temperatures
3.4.4 Protection from mechanical damage
3.4.5 Protection from UV radiation
3.5 Replacement of metallic water supply pipelines
3.6 Static electricity
3.7 Temperature considerations
3.7.1 Provision for expansion and contraction
3.7.2 Vibration
3.7.3 Effect of water hammer or pressure surges
4 Jointing methods
4.1 Scope of section
4.2 Solvent cement joints
4.2.1 Application
4.2.2 Procedure
4.2.3 General precautions
4.2.4 Precautions against environmental stress cracking
4.3 Elastomeric seal joints
4.3.1 Application
4.3.2 Procedure
4.4 Flanged joints
4.4.1 Application
4.4.2 Requirements
4.4.3 Procedure
4.5 Threaded joints
4.5.1 Application
4.5.2 Procedure
4.6 Repair fittings
4.7 Tapping of pressure pipes
4.8 Connection of PVC pipes and fittings to pipes and fittings of other materials
5 Installation of buried pipes and fittings
5.1 Scope of section
5.2 Pipeline installation using trenchless technology
5.3 Pipe installation in a trench
5.3.1 Provision of a trench
5.3.2 Excavation across improved surfaces
5.3.3 Minimum cover
5.3.4 Anchorage
5.3.5 Encasement in concrete
5.3.6 Foundations and foundation stabilization
5.3.7 Trench floor preparation
5.3.8 Placement of bedding
5.3.9 Prevention of flotation
5.3.10 Pipe laying and jointing
5.3.11 Bending of PVC pipes
5.3.12 Pipe embedment
5.3.13 Trench fill
5.3.14 Removal of trench supports, pegs and packing
5.3.15 Marking tape
5.4 Pipe installation in an embankment
6 Installation of pipes above ground
6.1 Scope of section
6.2 Installation requirements
6.2.1 Grade and alignment
6.2.2 Setting of pipes in concrete
6.2.3 Pipes passing through floors and walls
6.2.4 Pipe installation in a sleeve or duct
6.2.5 Penetration of fire-resistant structures
6.2.6 Protection from UV radiation
6.3 Support of pipelines
6.3.1 Supports
6.3.1.1 General
6.3.1.2 Sliding supports
6.3.1.3 Fixed supports
6.3.2 Spacing of supports
6.3.2.1 Pressure pipes
6.3.2.2 Non-pressure pipes
6.4 Provision for expansion
6.4.1 General
6.4.2 Maximum spacing of expansion joints
6.4.2.1 General
6.4.2.2 Cold and hot pipelines
6.4.2.3 Stacks and vertical pipes
6.4.2.4 Graded pipelines
6.4.3 Alternative provision for expansion
6.4.4 Installation of expansion joints
7 Testing of pipe systems
7.1 Scope of section
7.2 Testing of pressure pipe systems
7.2.1 Pre-test precautions
7.2.2 General requirements
7.2.3 Test pressure and period
7.2.4 Joints between test sections
7.3 Testing of non-pressure pipelines
7.3.1 General
7.3.2 Method 1—Hydrostatic test
7.3.3 Method 2—Low pressure air test
7.3.4 Method 3—Vacuum testing
7.4 Deflection testing
7.5 Testing of sanitary plumbing installations
7.6 Closed circuit television (CCTV) inspection
8 Commissioning
Appendix A
Appendix B
B1 General
B2 Removal of particulate materials
B3 Water quality
B3.1 Disinfection
B3.2 Materials extracted from the pipe or fittings during service
B4 Commissioning procedure and acceptance criteria
B5 Procedure for drinking water supply pipelines
Amendment control sheet
Cited references in this standard
ASTM F493-04
Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
AS 4441(Int)
Oriented PVC (PVC-O) pipes for pressure applications
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