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Joint surfaces shall be clean and free from moisture. An approved primer shall be applied to CPVC and PVC pipe-joint surfaces. Joints shall be made while the cement is wet. Solvent cement conforming to the following standards shall be applied to all joint surfaces:
  1. ASTM D2235 for ABS joints.
  2. ASTM F493 for CPVC joints.
  3. ASTM D2564 for PVC joints.
CPVC joints shall be made in accordance with ASTM D2846.
Exception: For CPVC pipe joint connections, a primer is not required where all of the following conditions apply:
  1. The solvent cement used is third-party certified as conforming to ASTM F493.
  2. The solvent cement is yellow in color.
  3. The solvent cement is used only for joining 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) through 2-inch (51 mm) diameter CPVC pipe and fittings.
  4. The CPVC pipe or fittings are manufactured in accordance with ASTM D2846.
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