scope:

This standard describes Pressure Class 150 polyvinyl chloride (PVC) injectionmolded fittings with push-on, rubber-gasketed joints in nominal sizes 4 in. through 12 in. (100 mm through 300 mm).* The fittings are for use with PVC water distribution pipe having an outside diameter conforming to the dimensions of castiron pipe and with dimension ratios (DR) of 18 (Class 150) or 25 (Class 100), as described in ANSI/AWWA C900, Standard for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and Fabricated Fittings, 4 in. Through 12 in. (100 mm Through 300 mm), for Water Distribution.

Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to provide purchasers, manufacturers, and suppliers with the minimum requirements for PVC pressure injection molded fittings, 4 in. to 12 in. (100 mm to 300 mm), for underground water distribution systems.

*Throughout the body of this standard, metric equivalents (rounded) are set in parentheses next to the US customary units.