Product/Service

PVC Solid Wall DWV System

Source: Charlotte Pipe And Foundry
This specification covers PVC Schedule 40 solid wall pipe and PVC DWV solvent cement fittings used in sanitary drain waste and vent
Suggested Specification

System: PVC Schedule 40 Solid Wall Pipe and PVC DWV Fitting System

Scope: This specification covers PVC Schedule 40 solid wall pipe and PVC DWV solvent cement fittings used in sanitary drain waste and vent (DWV), sewer, and storm drainage applications. This system is intended for use in non-pressure applications where the operating temperature will not exceed 140°F.

Specification: Pipe and fittings shall be manufactured from virgin rigid PVC (polyvinyl chloride) vinyl compounds with a Cell Class of 12454-B as identified in ASTM D-1784.

PVC Schedule 40 pipe shall be Iron Pipe Size (IPS) conforming to ASTM D-1785 and ASTM D-2665. PVC DWV solvent cement fittings shall conform to ASTM D-2665. Pipe and fittings shall be manufactured to the nominal dimension cited in the applicable ASTM standard, and shall be made by one manufacturer. Fittings shall be injection molded. Fabricated fittings shall not be permitted. All pipe and fittings shall be manufactured in the United States. All systems shall utilize a separate waste and vent system. Pipe and fittings shall conform to National Sanitation Foundation Standard 14.

Installation shall comply with the latest installation instructions published by Charlotte Pipe and Foundry and shall conform to all local plumbing, building, and fire code requirements. Solvent cement joints shall be made in a two step process with primer manufactured for thermoplastic piping systems and solvent cement conforming to ASTM D-2564. The system shall be protected from chemical agents, fire stopping materials, thread sealant, plasticized vinyl products, or other aggressive chemical agents not compatible with PVC compounds. Systems shall be hydrostatically tested after installation. Testing with compressed gas is not recommended.

Product Offering:
Pipe, 1-1/2" – 16"
Fittings, 1-1/2" – 12"

Referenced Standards: ASTM D-1784
Rigid PVC Vinyl Compounds
ASTM D-1785
PVC Plastic Pipe, Schedule 40
ASTM D-2665
PVC Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe & Fittings
ASTM D-2564
Solvent Cements for PVC Pipe and Fittings
NSF Standard 14
Plastic Piping Components and Related Materials

Note: Latest revision of each standard applies

Charlotte Pipe And Foundry, P.O. Box 35430, Charlotte, NC 28235. Tel: 800-438-6091; Fax: 888-577-3649.