18-29-705.5.2 Compression gasket joints.

   Compression gaskets for hub and spigot pipe and fittings shall conform to ASTM C564 and shall be tested to ASTM C1563. Gaskets shall be compressed when the pipe is fully inserted.

(Amend Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. VII, § 5)

18-29-705.5.3 Mechanical joint coupling.

   Mechanical joint couplings for hubless pipe and fittings shall consist of an elastomeric sealing sleeve and a metallic shield that comply with CISPI 310, ASTM C1227 or ASTM C1540 . The elastomeric sealing sleeve shall conform to ASTM C564 or CSA B602 and shall be provided with a center stop. Mechanical joint couplings shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.

(Amend Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. VII, § 5)

18-29-705.6 Concrete joints.

   Joints between concrete pipe or fittings shall be made with an elastomeric seal conforming to ASTM C443, ASTM C1173, CSA A257.3 or CSA CAN/CSA B602.

18-29-705.7 Copper pipe.

   Joints between copper or copper-alloy pipe or fittings shall comply with Sections 18-29-705.7.1 through 18-29-705.7.5.

18-29-705.7.1 Brazed joints.

   All joint surfaces shall be cleaned. An approved flux shall be applied where required. The joint shall be brazed with a filler metal conforming to AWS A5.8.

18-29-705.7.2 Mechanical joints.

   Mechanical joints shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

18-29-705.7.3 Soldered joints.

   Solder joints shall be made in accordance with the methods of ASTM B828. All cut tube ends shall be reamed to the full inside diameter of the tube end. All joint surfaces shall be cleaned. A flux conforming to ASTM B813 shall be applied. The joint shall be soldered with a solder conforming to ASTM B32.

18-29-705.7.4 Threaded joints.

   Threads shall conform to ASME B1.20.1. Pipe joint compound or tape shall be applied on the male threads only.

18-29-705.7.5 Welded joints.

   All joint surfaces shall be cleaned. The joint shall be welded with an approved filler metal.