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1211.3 CPVC/AL/CPVC Plastic Pipe and Joints
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Joints
between chlorinated polyvinyl chloride/aluminum/chlorinated
polyvinyl chloride (CPVC/AL/CPVC) pipe or fittings shall be
installed in accordance with one of the following methods:
- Mechanical joints shall include flanged and grooved.
- Solvent cement joints for CPVC/AL/CPVC pipe and fittings shall be clean from dirt and moisture. Solvent cements in accordance with ASTM F493, requiring the use of a primer shall be orange in color. The primer shall be colored and be in accordance with ASTM F656. Listed solvent cement in accordance with ASTM F493 that does not require the use of primers, yellow in color, shall be permitted for pipe and fittings manufactured in accordance with ASTM D2846, 1/2 of an inch (15 mm) through 2 inches (50 mm) in diameter,1/2 of an inch (15 mm) through 3 inches (80 mm) in diameter. Apply primer where required inside the fitting and to the depth of the fitting on pipe. Apply liberal coat of cement to the outside surface of pipe to depth of fitting and inside of fitting. Place pipe inside fitting to forcefully bottom the pipe in the socket and hold together until joint is set.
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