Standard for Pipe and Couplings, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), and Oriented Polyvinyl Chloride (PVCO) for Underground Fire Service

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)
Standards Development Organisation:
Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 1285
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Sub-Type
Joint Canada-U.S. National Standard
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
ICS code(s):
13.220.01; 13.220.20
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

These requirements cover polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pressure pipe, machined couplings, fabricated fittings and gaskets and oriented polyvinyl chloride (PVCO) pressure pipe and gaskets for use in underground fire protection systems and connections to such systems.

These requirements do not cover fittings that consist of mechanical joint retainer devices even when intended for use with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pressure pipe.

PVC pipe and couplings covered by these requirements shall be designated according to the Nominal Size, Pressure Class (PC), and Dimension Ratio (DR), as specified in ANSI/AWWA C900 for use with cast iron outside diameter (CIOD) or steel (IPS) pipe as applicable.

PVCO pipe covered by these requirements shall be designated according to the Nominal Size, Pressure Class (PC), Expansion Ratio (ER) and Wall-Thickness-Ratio (WTR), as specified in ANSI/AWWA C909 for use with ductile-iron equivalent OD (DIOD) pipe.

Requirements for the installation and use of PVC pressure pipe and couplings for fire protection service are specified in the Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and their Appurtenances, NFPA 24 or the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13.

Project need:

UL proposes a new joint Canada-US National standard for pipe and couplings, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and oriented polyvinyl chloride (PVCO) for underground fire service. This standard will be covered by the STP on Pipe and Couplings, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), and Oriented Polyvinyl Chloride (PVCO) for Underground Fire Service. The STP consists of Canadian organizations representing manufacturers. Balanced committee membership ensures that Canadian views are reflected in the safety and performance of pipe and couplings, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and oriented polyvinyl chloride (PVCO) for underground fire service and their related technologies.

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