(A) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) profile wall gravity flow storm sewer pipe shall be the bell and spigot type with elastomeric seal joints and smooth inner walls in accordance with ASTM F794 or AASHTO M304, except a minimum cell class of 12454C as set forth by ASTM D17S4 shall be required. Pipe manufactured in accordance with ASTM F794 or AASHTO M304 shall have a minimum pipe stiffness of 46 psi.
(B) Flexible, gasketed joints shall be compression type so that when assembled, the gasket inside the bell is compressed radially on the pipe spigot to form a soil tight seal. The assembly of joints shall be in accordance with the pipe manufacturer's recommendations, and ASTM D3212. The gasket shall conform to the requirements of ASTM F477. All field cutting of pipe shall be completed in a neat, trim manner using a hand or power saw.
(C) Polyvinyl chloride pipe possessing the following defects may be rejected for installation: variation from straight centerline; elliptical shape in a round pipe; illegible markings as required herein; deep or excessive gouges or scratches of the pipe wall; fractures, punctures or cracks passing through the pipe wall; damaged or cracked ends where such damage would prevent making a satisfactory joint.
(D) For polyvinyl chloride pipe products, each length of pipe must be marked with the following information as a minimum: name of manufacturer, tradename or trademark, nominal pipe size, production/extrusion code, material and cell class designation and ASTM designation.
(Ord. 2003-8-2, passed 8-26-03; Am. Ord. 2013-3-1, passed 3-28-13)