ANSI/AWWA C115/A21.

15-05
(Revision of ANSI/AWWA C115/A21.15-99)

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AWWA Standard

Flanged Ductile-Iron
Pipe With Ductile-Iron

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or Gray-Iron Threaded
Flanges

Effective date: March 1, 2006.

First edition approved by AWWA Board of Directors Jan. 26, 1975.
This edition approved June 12, 2005.
Approved by American National Standards Institute Dec. 14, 2005.

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 Committee Personnel
Subcommittee 1, Pipe, which developed this standard, had the following personnel at
the time:

Philip A. Selig, Chair

Troy F. Stroud, Vice-Chair

General Interest Members

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M.B. Horsley, Black & Veatch, Kansas City, Mo. (AWWA)

P.I. McGrath Jr., Consultant, Birmingham, Ala. (AWWA)
E.W. Misichko, Underwriters Laboratories, Northbrook, Ill. (UL)
J.R. Plattsmier, MWH Americas Inc., Denver, Colo. (AWWA)
W.H. Smith, Consultant, Flora, Ill. (AWWA)
K.E. Wilson, Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan, Tampa, Fla. (AWWA)
L.C. Yates, McGoodwin Williams & Yates, Fayetteville, Ark. (AWWA)

Producer Members

D.R. Charko, McWane Inc., Birmingham, Ala. (AWWA)

L.R. Dunn, U.S. Pipe & Foundry Company, Birmingham, Ala. (DIPRA)
Harold Kennedy Jr., Harold Kennedy & Associates, Cary, N.C. (AWWA)
C.W. McCauley Jr., Griffin Pipe Products Company, Lynchburg, Va. (DIPRA)
T.J. Muntz, Fab Pipe Inc., Rogers, Minn. (AWWA)
P.A. Selig, American Cast Iron Pipe Company, Birmingham, Ala. (DIPRA)
T.F. Stroud, Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association, Birmingham, Ala. (DIPRA)
T.B. Wright, National Association of Pipe Fabricators, Edmond, Okla. (DIPRA)

User Members

T.E. Coughran, City of Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Calif. (AWWA)

A.J. DeBoy, American Water—Central Region, St. Louis, Mo. (AWWA)
G.L. Meyer, City of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, S.D. (AWWA)
C.R. Schwenker, Fairfax County Water Authority, Fairfax, Va. (AWWA)

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 AWWA Standards Committee A21, Ductile-Iron Pipe and Fittings, which reviewed and
approved this standard, had the following personnel at the time of approval:
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John R. Plattsmier, Chair

Charles W. McCauley Jr., Vice-Chair

General Interest Members

K.W. Henderson, Malcolm Pirnie Inc., White Plains, N.Y. (AWWA)

H.E. Holcomb, Jordan Jones & Goulding Inc., Norcross, Ga. (AWWA)
M.B. Horsley, Black & Veatch, Kansas City, Mo. (AWWA)
D.H. Kroon, Corrpro Companies Inc., Houston, Texas (AWWA)
G.E. Laverick, Underwriters Laboratories, Northbrook, Ill. (UL)
T.J. McCandless,* Standards Engineer Liaison, AWWA, Denver, Colo. (AWWA)
P.I. McGrath Jr., Consultant, Birmingham, Ala. (AWWA)
J.R. Plattsmier, MWH Americas Inc., Denver, Colo. (AWWA)
W.H. Smith, Consultant, Flora, Ill. (AWWA)
L.C. Yates, McGoodwin Williams & Yates, Fayetteville, Ark. (AWWA)
Ken Zastrow,† Underwriters Laboratories Inc., Northbrook, Ill. (UL)

Producer Members

John Critchlow, Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company, Provo, Utah (AWWA)
L.R. Dunn, U.S. Pipe & Foundry Company, Birmingham, Ala. (DIPRA)
Harold Kennedy Jr., Harold Kennedy & Associates, Cary, N.C. (AWWA)
Michael Lundstrom, Eastland, Texas (AWWA)
C.W. McCauley Jr., Griffin Pipe Products Company, Lynchburg, Va. (DIPRA)
T.J. Muntz, Fab Pipe Inc., Rogers, Minn. (AWWA)
Gene Oliver,† American Cast Iron Pipe Company, Birmingham, Ala. (DIPRA)
P.A. Selig, American Cast Iron Pipe Company, Birmingham, Ala. (DIPRA)
J.E. Shea,† McWane Cast Iron Pipe Company, Birmingham, Ala. (AWWA)
E.J. Shields Jr., Waterworks Supply Corporation, Malden, Mass. (AWWA)
T.F. Stroud, Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association, Birmingham, Ala. (DIPRA)
T.B. Wright,† National Association of Pipe Fabricators, Edmond, Okla. (DIPRA)

*Liaison, nonvoting
†Alternate

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 User Members

D.T. Bradley, Oak Lodge Water District, Milwaukie, Ore. (AWWA)

T.E. Coughran, City of Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Calif. (AWWA)
A.J. DeBoy, American Water—Central Region, St. Louis, Mo. (AWWA)
R.R. Goold, Kansas City Water Services Department, Kansas City, Mo. (AWWA)
G.L. Meyer, City of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, S.D. (AWWA)
D.D. Montgomery, Independence Water Department, Independence, Mo. (AWWA)

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T.C. Moreno, Bexar Metro Water District, San Antonio, Texas (AWWA)
C.J. Patla, Connecticut Water Company, Clinton, Conn. (AWWA)
C.R. Schwenker, Fairfax County Water Authority, Fairfax, Va. (AWWA)
R.L. Worden, Guadalupe–Blanco River Authority, Seguin, Texas (AWWA)
R.D. Zwygart, Tampa Water Department, Tampa, Fla. (AWWA)

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 Contents

All AWWA standards follow the general format indicated subsequently. Some variations from this format
may be found in a particular standard.
SEC. PAGE SEC. PAGE
Foreword 4.5 Coatings and Linings ......................... 8
I Introduction...................................... ix 4.6 Marking ............................................. 9
I.A Background....................................... ix 5 Verification
I.B History.............................................. ix
5.1 Quality Control and Inspection......... 9
I.C Acceptance ......................................... x
5.2 Inspection by Purchaser ..................... 9
II Special Issues..................................... xi
5.3 Affidavit of Compliance................... 10
II.A Flange Material Properties ................ xi
II.B Special Service Requirements ........... xii 6 Delivery ........................................... 10
II.C Advisory Information...................... xiii
III Use of This Standard ...................... xiii Appendixes
III.A Purchaser Options and A Bolts and Nuts, Gaskets, and
Alternatives .................................. xiv Installation .................................... 11
III.B Modification of Standard................. xv B Typical Pipe and Flange Thread
IV Major Revisions ............................... xv Construction................................. 15
V Comments ....................................... xv C Wall Pipe ......................................... 17
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Standard Figures
1 General F.1 Comparison of Flange
1.1 Scope ................................................. 1 Dimensions.................................. xiii
1.2 Purpose .............................................. 1 1 Solid Flange Details ........................... 5
1.3 Application ........................................ 1 2 Hollow-Back Flange Details .............. 7
B.1 Typical Pipe and Flange Thread
2 References.......................................... 3
Construction................................. 15
3 Definitions ........................................ 3 C.1 Typical Flanged Wall Pipe
Installations................................... 19
4 Requirements
4.1 Materials ............................................ 4 Tables
4.2 Pipe Barrel ......................................... 4 F.1 Gray-Iron Flange Minimum
4.3 Flanges ............................................... 4 Tensile Strength............................. xi
4.4 Fabrication......................................... 7

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1 Ductile-Iron Pipe for Use A.1 Flange Gasket Details ...................... 12

With Threaded Flanges................... 2 C.1 Collar Dimensions ........................... 18
2 Solid Gray- or Ductile-Iron C.2 Suggested Minimum “Face to
Flange Dimensions ......................... 5 Wall” Dimensions......................... 19
3 Hollow-Back Ductile-Iron
Flange Dimensions ......................... 6

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 Foreword
This Foreword is for information only and is not part of ANSI/AWWA C115/A21.15.

I. Introduction.
I.A. Background. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Committee
A21 on Cast-Iron Pipe and Fittings was organized in 1926 and sponsored by the
American Gas Association (AGA), the American Society for Testing and Materials
(ASTM), the American Water Works Association (AWWA), and the New England
Water Works Association (NEWWA). Between 1972 and 1984, the co-secretariats
were AGA, AWWA, and NEWWA, with AWWA serving as administrative
secretariat. In 1984, the committee became an AWWA committee with the name
AWWA Standards Committee A21 on Ductile-Iron Pipe and Fittings. In 1988,
NEWWA withdrew as a separate secretariat; however, it continues to maintain its
representation on the A21 Committee. In 1997, AGA withdrew as co-secretariat.
The present scope of Committee A21 activity is the development of standards
and manuals addressing ductile-iron pressure pipe for water and ductile-iron and
gray-iron fittings for use with such pipe. These standards and manuals include topics
such as design, dimensions, materials, coatings, linings, joints, accessories, methods
of inspection and testing, and installation.
The work of Committee A21 is conducted by subcommittees. The scope of
Subcommittee 1, Pipe, includes the periodic review of all current Committee A21
standards for pipe, the preparation of revisions and new standards, and other matters

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pertaining to pipe standards.
I.B. History. Flanged fittings, sizes 3 in. through 48 in. (76 mm through
1,219 mm), are described in ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10, American National
Standard for Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings for Water. Flanged fittings, sizes
54 in. through 64 in. (1,400 mm through 1,600 mm), are covered in ANSI/AWWA
C153/A21.53, American National Standard for Ductile-Iron Compact Fittings for
Water Service. The flanged pipe used with these fittings has been purchased for many
years in accordance with users’, manufacturers’, and fabricators’ standards. An ANSI
standard was needed for flanged pipe. Consequently, Subcommittee 1 submitted a
proposed standard for flanged pipe to Committee A21 in 1974. The first edition of
the standard was adopted in 1975. Subsequent revisions to ANSI/AWWA C115/
A21.15 were approved by the AWWA Board of Directors in 1983, 1988, 1994, and

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 1999. Subcommittee 1 reviewed the 1999 edition and submitted a proposed revision
to Committee A21 in 2003. This sixth edition of ANSI/AWWA C115/A21.15 was
approved by the AWWA Board of Directors on June 12, 2005.
I.C. Acceptance. In May 1985, the US Environmental Protection Agency
(USEPA) entered into a cooperative agreement with a consortium led by NSF
International (NSF) to develop voluntary third-party consensus standards and a
certification program for direct and indirect drinking water additives. Other
members of the original consortium included the American Water Works Association
Research Foundation (AwwaRF) and the Conference of State Health and Environ-
mental Managers (COSHEM). The American Water Works Association (AWWA)
and the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA) joined later.
In the United States, authority to regulate products for use in, or in contact with,
drinking water rests with individual states.* Local agencies may choose to impose
requirements more stringent than those required by the state. To evaluate the health
effects of products and drinking water additives from such products, state and local
agencies may use various references, including
1. An advisory program formerly administered by USEPA, Office of Drinking
Water, discontinued on Apr. 7, 1990.
2. Specific policies of the state or local agency.
3. Two standards developed under the direction of NSF, NSF†/ANSI‡ 60,
Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals—Health Effects, and NSF/ANSI 61, Drinking
Water System Components—Health Effects.
4. Other references, including AWWA standards, Food Chemicals Codex, Water
Chemicals Codex,§ and other standards considered appropriate by the state or local
agency.
Various certification organizations may be involved in certifying products in
accordance with NSF/ANSI 61. Individual states or local agencies have authority to
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of certification organizations may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

*Persons outside the United States should contact the appropriate authority having jurisdiction.
†NSF International, 789 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.
‡American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10036.
§Both publications available from National Academy of Sciences, 500 Fifth Street, N.W.,
Washington, DC 20418.

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 Annex A, “Toxicology Review and Evaluation Procedures,” to NSF/ANSI 61
does not stipulate a maximum allowable level (MAL) of a contaminant for substances
not regulated by a USEPA final maximum contaminant level (MCL). The MALs of
an unspecified list of “unregulated contaminants” are based on toxicity testing
guidelines (noncarcinogens) and risk characterization methodology (carcinogens).
Use of Annex A procedures may not always be identical, depending on the certifier.
ANSI/AWWA C115/A21.15 does not address additives requirements. Users of
this standard should consult the appropriate state or local agency having jurisdiction
in order to
1. Determine additives requirements, including applicable standards.
2. Determine the status of certifications by all parties offering to certify prod-
ucts for contact with, or treatment of, drinking water.
3. Determine current information on product certification.
II. Special Issues.
II.A. Flange Material Properties. Because this standard requires the material
properties of gray-iron and ductile-iron flanges to comply with ANSI/AWWA C110/
A21.10, the following material properties specified in ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10
are listed for information purposes.
1. Gray-iron flanges, in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10, shall be
manufactured of the following minimum tensile-strength iron listed in Table F.1.
Table F.1 Gray-iron flange minimum tensile strength

Minimum Tensile Strength

Nominal Size*
in.† psi (kPa)
03–12 25,000 (172,000)
14–24 30,000 (207,000)
* Purchasers of gray-iron flanges greater than 24 in. should contact the manufacturer or fabricator for
strength requirements.
† To convert inches to millimeters, multiply by 25.4.

2. Ductile-iron flanges made in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10

shall be manufactured of grades of ductile iron with the following minimum physical
properties:
70,000 psi (483,000 kPa) tensile strength,
50,000 psi (345,000 kPa) yield strength, and
5 percent elongation;

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 or
60,000 psi (414,000 kPa) tensile strength,
42,000 psi (290,000 kPa) yield strength, and
10 percent elongation.
II.B. Special Service Requirements. Special service conditions, such as elevated
temperatures, the conveyance of acids or chemicals, and the application of a glass
lining, may require special thread compounds. Special service requirements must be
specified by the purchaser.
Please note the apparent conflict between this standard and ASME B16.1* with
regard to pressure ratings for pipe flanges.
All flanges provided in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C115/A21.15 are rated†
for water service of 250 psi (1,720 kPa) or greater working pressure. These flanges
have facing and drilling identical to ASME B16.1, class 125 flanges. ASME B16.1,
class 125 B16.1 flanges for service at temperatures ranging from 20°F to 150°F
(–6.7°C to 65.6°C) are pressure–temperature rated for 150 psi to 200 psi (1,030 kPa
to 1,380 kPa), depending on the flange size, class or grade of iron, and fluid
temperature. ANSI B16.1 covers both flanges and flanged fittings for service at both
ambient and elevated temperatures.
ASME B16.1 also describes class 250 flanges that are heavier, have a larger bolt
circle, and use larger bolts than class 125 flanges or the flanges described in ANSI/
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AWWA C115/A21.15 and ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10. Class 250 flanges will not
bolt to ASME B16.1, class 125, ANSI/AWWA C115/A21.15, or ANSI/AWWA
C110/A21.10 flanges. (See the example illustrated in Figure F.1.)
Dimensions of ANSI/AWWA C115/A21.15 flanges correspond to those of
ANSI/AWWA C207, class E flanges. They also have the same outside diameter
(OD); bolt circle diameter; and number of bolts as ANSI/AWWA C207, class B and

*ASME B16.1, Cast-Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings. Available from ASME International,
Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016.
†The 250 psi joint rating is dependent on gaskets, installation, and other factors beyond the scope
of this standard and has evolved over an extended period of time of satisfactory performance. This
rating was developed prior to the use of ductile-iron flanges. Ductile-iron pipe with ductile-iron,
screwed-on flanges can now be rated for a working pressure of 350 psi for 24-in. and smaller sizes,
and 250 psi for 30-in. to 64-in. sizes. A surge allowance of 100 psi may be added to these working
pressures. Refer to ANSI/AWWA C150/A21.50 for calculation methods for pipe barrels. Special
gaskets are required for flanged joints with working pressures above 250 psi. Note that the
strength of all ductile-iron flanges will be greater than that of gray-iron flanges.

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 C/L Bolt Holes B
A

A
B
ANSI/AWWA C115/A21.15 flange rated ASME B16.1 class 250 flange
for 250 psi or greater water service

Figure F.1 Comparison of flange dimensions

D flanges, but bolt sizes and holes or flange thicknesses are different. Also, they will
not match ANSI/AWWA C207, class F flanges.
II.C. Advisory Information. Purchasers of pipe conforming to this standard are
advised that the purchaser’s specification or purchase order should address delivery
instructions and acceptance. Normally, the purchaser examines the pipe at the point
of delivery to verify conformance with the specification or purchase order and
inspects for damage. The purchaser should carefully document any nonconformance
or damage and promptly notify the appropriate parties (manufacturer, fabricator,
supplier, carrier, etc.), because these parties may not be liable if nonconformance or
damage is discovered later. The purchaser should also require the carrier’s agent to
record shortages or damage on the delivery receipt prior to leaving the point of
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delivery.
This standard defines both manufacturer and fabricator. A manufacturer may
manufacture the pipe or the flange and fabricate the finished product and, therefore,
be identified by both terms. A fabricator may procure the pipe and flanges and
fabricate the finished product and, therefore, would not be labeled a manufacturer
for the purposes of this standard.
III. Use of This Standard. It is the responsibility of the user of an AWWA
standard to determine that the products described in that standard are suitable for use
in the particular application being considered.

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 III.A. Purchaser Options and Alternatives. The following items should be pro-
vided by the purchaser:
1. Required information
a. Size.
b. Finished length.
c. Linings
1. Cement–mortar lining (Sec. 4.5.2). Experience has indicated that
asphaltic inside coating is not complete protection against loss in
pipe capacity because of tuberculation. Cement–mortar linings are
recommended for most waters.
2. Asphaltic lining (Sec. 4.5.3).
3. Special linings (Sec. 4.5.5).
4. No lining.
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d. Working pressure, if higher than 250 psi.

e. Details of other federal, state, local, and provincial requirements
(Sec. 4.1).
f. Whether compliance with NSF/ANSI 61, Drinking Water System
Components—Health Effects, is required, in addition to the
requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
2. Optional information
a. Pipe wall thickness, if greater than shown in Table 1 of the standard
(Sec. 1.1).
b. Solid or hollow-back flange (Sec. 4.3.1).
c. Type of material to be used in the flanges (Sec. 4.3.3).
d. Flanges tapped for studs and stud bolt dimensions (Sec. 4.3.4).
e. Bolt-hole alignment (Sec. 4.4.4).
f. Outside coating (Sec. 4.5.1).
g. Special coatings (Sec. 4.5.5).
h. Inspection by purchaser (Sec. 5.2.1). If the purchaser wishes to
inspect flanged pipe at the manufacturer’s or fabricator’s plant, the
purchaser shall specify the conditions (such as time and the extent of
inspection) under which the inspection shall be made.
i. Affidavit of compliance (Sec. 5.3). If required by the purchaser, the
manufacturer or fabricator shall provide an affidavit of compliance that
the flanged pipe complies with the requirements of this standard.

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 III.B. Modification of Standard. Any modification of the provisions, defini-
tions, or terminology in this standard must be provided by the purchaser.
IV. Major Revisions. Major revisions made in this edition of ANSI/AWWA
C115/A21.5 are as follows:
1. In the footnote to II.B, Special Service Requirements, in Sec. 1.1, Scope,
and in a footnote to Table 1, the size range of flanged joints that may be rated for a
maximum working pressure of 350 psi (2,413 kPa) with the use of special gaskets
was changed from 12 in. and smaller to 24 in. and smaller.
2. Sec. 4.4.2, Pipe threads, is new.
3. In Sec. 4.5.5, Special coatings and linings, a recommendation for using
uncoated or unlined pipe in certain situations was added.
4. In Sec. 4.6, Marking, the requirement for “size” was added and the require-
ment for “country where cast” was removed. Also in that same section, the location for
the fabricator’s mark was stipulated.
5. Sec. 5.3, Affidavit of Compliance, is new.
6. Language was added to Sec. A.2, Gaskets, clarifying pressure ratings when

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special gaskets are used.
7. In Sec. A.3, Installation, notes 3 and 5 were added pertaining to preventing
strains on flanges and the use of impact wrenches, respectively.
V. Comments. If you have any comments or questions about this standard,
please call the AWWA Volunteer & Technical Support Group at 303.794.7711, FAX
303.795.7603, write to the group at 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80235-
3098, or e-mail at [email protected].

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(Revision of ANSI/AWWA C115/A21.15-99)
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AWWA Standard

Flanged Ductile-Iron Pipe With

Ductile-Iron or Gray-Iron Threaded
Flanges

SECTION 1: GENERAL

Sec. 1.1 Scope

This standard describes 3-in. through 64-in. flanged ductile-iron pipe with
ductile-iron or gray-iron threaded flanges for water supply service. Flanged pipe and
flanges are rated for a maximum working pressure of 250 psi (1,720 kPa). However,
24-in. and smaller flanged joints with ductile-iron flanges may be rated for a maximum
working pressure of 350 psi (2,413 kPa), as noted in the footnote of Table 1.

Sec. 1.2 Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to provide the minimum requirements for
flanged ductile-iron pipe with ductile-iron or gray-iron threaded flanges.

Sec. 1.3 Application

This standard or sections of this standard can be referenced in specifications for
purchasing and receiving flanged ductile-iron pipe. This standard can be used as a
guide for casting, fabricating, and inspecting flanged ductile-iron pipe. The

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Table 1 Ductile-iron pipe for use with threaded flanges

Weight—lb
Maximum Pipe
Nominal Working Nominal One Hollow-
Pipe Size Pressure Thickness* Pipe OD Pipe Barrel One Solid Back Flange†
in. psi in. in. per ft Flange† Only Only
3 250‡ 0.31 3.96 10.9 7 5

4 250‡ 0.32 4.80 13.8 11 9

6 250‡ 0.34 6.90 21.4 14 11

8 250‡ 0.36 9.05 30.1 27 18

10 250‡ 0.38 11.10 39.2 32 27

12 250‡ 0.40 13.20 49.2 47 38

14 250‡ 0.42 15.30 60.1 72 50

16 250‡ 0.43 17.40 70.1 90 66

18 250‡ 0.44 19.50 80.6 90 73

20 250‡ 0.45 21.60 91.5 115 92

24 250‡ 0.47 25.80 114.4 160 127

30 250 0.51 32.00 154.4 240 176

36 250 0.58 38.30 210.3 350 275

42 250 0.65 44.50 274.0 500 —

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48 250 0.72 50.80 346.6 625 —

54 250 0.81 57.56 441.9 670 —

60 250 0.83 61.61 485.0 1,035 —

64 250 0.87 65.67 542.0 1,510 —

Metric conversions: Dimensions: in. × 25.4 = mm; Pressure rating: psi × 6.895 = kPa; Weight: lb × 0.4536 = kg.
NOTE: The nominal thicknesses of ductile-iron flanged pipe shall not be less than those shown in this table.
* Nominal thicknesses of 3- to 54-in. pipe correspond to Special Thickness Class 53, and nominal thicknesses of 60- and
64-in. pipe correspond to Pressure Class 350, as shown in ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51.
† Flange weights shown are for information only. See manufacturer’s catalog.
‡ Flange joints with ductile iron flanges in the 24-in. and smaller sizes may be rated for 350 psi (2,413 kPa) with the use of
special gaskets whose rating is supported by performance testing as described in Sec. 4.5 of ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11.
Check with manufacturer.

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stipulations of this standard apply when this document has been referenced and only
to flanged ductile-iron pipe with ductile-iron or gray-iron threaded flanges.

SECTION 2: REFERENCES
This standard references the following documents. In their current editions,
they form a part of this standard to the extent specified in this standard. In any case
of conflict, the requirements of this standard shall prevail.
ASME* B1.20.1—Pipe Threads, General Purpose, Inch.
ASME B16.1—Cast-Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings.
ASME B16.5—Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: NPS ½ through 24. (NOTE:
This standard includes class 150, 300, 400, 600, 900, 1,500, and 2,500 flanges.)
ANSI†/AWWA C104/A21.4—American National Standard for Cement–Mortar
Lining for Ductile-Iron Pipe and Fittings for Water.
ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10—American National Standard for Ductile-Iron
and Gray-Iron Fittings for Water.
ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11—American National Standard for Rubber-Gasket
Joints for Ductile-Iron Pressure Pipe and Fittings.
ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51—American National Standard for Ductile-Iron
Pipe, Centrifugally Cast, for Water.
ANSI/AWWA C207—Steel Pipe Flanges for Waterworks Service—Sizes 4 In.
Through 144 In. (100 mm Through 3,600 mm).
Shigley, Joseph. Mechanical Engineering Design. McGraw-Hill. New York, NY.

SECTION 3: DEFINITIONS
The following definitions shall apply in this standard:
1. Ductile iron: A cast ferrous material in which a major part of the carbon
content occurs as free graphite in a substantially nodular or spheroidal form.
2. Fabricator: The party, other than the manufacturer, that fabricates
products.

*ASME International, Three Park Avenue, N.W., New York, NY 10016.

†American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10036.

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3. Gray iron: A cast ferrous material in which a major part of the carbon
content occurs as free graphite in the form of flakes interspersed throughout the
metal.
4. Manufacturer: The party that manufactures, fabricates, or produces
materials or products.
5. Purchaser: The person, company, or organization that purchases any
materials or work to be performed.
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6. Purchaser’s representative: The representative of the purchaser, authorized

to inspect on behalf of the purchaser to determine whether or not the flanged pipe
meets the requirements of this standard.

SECTION 4: REQUIREMENTS

Sec. 4.1 Materials

Materials shall comply with the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act
and other federal requirements.

Sec. 4.2 Pipe Barrel

4.2.1 Manufacturing standards. Ductile-iron pipe barrels shall conform to
the requirements of ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51.
4.2.2 Nominal thicknesses. The nominal wall thicknesses of ductile-iron
flanged pipe shall not be less than those shown in Table 1.
4.2.3 Pipe threads. Threads on the pipe barrel shall be taper pipe threads in
accordance with ASME B1.20.1, adapted to the ductile-iron pipe outside diameters
(OD) shown in Table 1.

Sec. 4.3 Flanges

4.3.1 Dimensions. Flanges shall conform to the dimensions shown in Table 2
or 3 and Figure 1 or 2. Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, 3-in. through
36-in. flanges may be either solid or hollow-back. Flanges 42 in. through 64 in. are
solid only.
4.3.2 Flange threads. Flanges shall have an internal taper pipe thread in
accordance with ASME B1.20.1, adapted to the ductile-iron pipe OD shown in
Table 1.

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Table 2 Solid gray- or ductile-iron flange dimensions

Nominal Weight* One Bolt Hole Bolt Diameter Min. Length†

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Pipe Size OD BC T Flange Only Diameter and Length† Stud Bolts Number
in. in. in. in. lb in. in. in. of Bolts
3 7.50 6.00 0.75 ± 0.12 7 3/4 5/8 × 21/2 21/4 4
4 9.00 7.50 0.94 ± 0.12 11 3/4 5/8 × 3 21/2 8
6 11.00 9.50 1.00 ± 0.12 14 7/8 3/4 × 31/2 3 8
8 13.50 11.75 1.12 ± 0.12 27 7/8 3/4 × 31/2 3 8
10 16.00 14.25 1.19 ± 0.12 32 1 7/8 × 4 31/4 12
12 19.00 17.00 1.25 ± 0.12 47 1 7/8 × 4 31/4 12
14 21.00 18.75 1.38 ± 0.19 72 11/8 1 × 41/2 33/4 12
16 23.50 21.25 1.44 ± 0.19 90 11/8 1 × 41/2 33/4 16
18 25.00 22.75 1.56 ± 0.19 90 11/4 1
1 /8 × 5 41/4 16
20 27.50 25.00 1.69 ± 0.19 115 11/4 11/8 × 5 41/4 20
24 32.00 29.50 1.88 ± 0.19 160 13/8 11/4 × 51/2 41/2 20
30 38.75 36.00 2.12 ± 0.25 240 13/8 11/4 × 61/2 5 28
36 46.00 42.75 2.38 ± 0.25 350 15/8 11/2 × 7 53/4 32
42 53.00 49.50 2.62 ± 0.25 500 15/8 11/2 × 71/2 6 36
48 59.50 56.00 2.75 ± 0.25 625 15/8 11/2 × 8 61/8 44
54 66.25 62.75 3.00 ± 0.25 670 2 13/4 × 81/2 67/8 44
60 73.00 69.25 3.12 + 0.25 1,035 2 13/4 × 9 7 52
‡
64 80.00 76.00 3.38 + 0.25 1,510 2 13/4 × 9 71/4 52
Metric conversions: Dimensions: in. × 25.4 = mm; Weight: lb × 0.4536 = kg.
* Flange weights shown are for information only. See manufacturer’s catalog.
† With maximum flange thicknesses and minimum-length bolts, bolt ends may be recessed as many as two threads short of
nut faces. This condition has existed for several years. This is an acceptable condition and will not adversely affect the
strength or serviceability of the joint. Mechanical Engineering Design notes that engagement of only three threads is required;
however, it is recommended that at least half the threads of the nut be engaged.
‡ The dimensions of 64-in. flanges correspond with applicable dimensions of 66-in. class E flanges in ANSI/AWWA C207
and 64-in. ductile-iron flanges can be connected to those flanges.

BC
T
A
NOTE: Facing: Flanges are flat-faced and are fabricated
smooth or with shallow serrations.
Back facing: Flanges may be back-faced or spot-faced
for compliance with the flange thickness tolerances.
Flanges: The flanges are adequate for water service of
250 psi (1,720 kPa) or greater working pressure. The bolt
OD circle and bolt holes of these flanges match those of
ASME B16.1, class 125 flanges, and can be joined with
class 125 flanges or with ASME, B16.5, class 150
flanges, none of which are compatible with ASME B16.1,
class 250 flanges (see Foreword).

Figure 1 Solid flange details (see Table 2)

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Table 3 Hollow-back ductile-iron flange dimensions

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Nominal Ductile-Iron Bolt Hole Bolt Diameter Length†
Pipe Size OD BC T T1 Min. T2 Min. T3 Min. T4 Min. Flange Only Diameter and Length† Stud Bolts Number
in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. lb in. in. in. of Bolts

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4 9.00 7.50 0.94 + 0.12 0.44 0.24 0.20 0.24 9 3/4 5/8 ×3 21/2 8

6 11.00 9.50 1.00 + 0.12 0.50 0.25 0.25 0.28 11 7/8 3/4 × 31/2 3 8

8 13.50 11.75 1.12 + 0.12 0.56 0.25 0.25 0.28 18 7/8 3/4 × 31/2 3 8

10 16.00 14.25 1.19 + 0.12 0.59 0.25 0.25 0.32 27 1 7/8 ×4 31/4 12

12 19.00 17.00 1.25 + 0.12 0.62 0.25 0.32 0.32 38 1 7/8 ×4 31/4 12

14 21.00 18.75 1.38 + 0.19 0.69 0.25 0.35 0.35 50 11/8 1 × 41/2 33/4 12

16 23.50 21.25 1.44 + 0.19 0.72 0.25 0.35 0.35 66 11/8 1 × 41/2 33/4 16

18 25.00 22.75 1.56 + 0.19 0.78 0.25 0.37 0.37 73 11/4 11/8 × 5 41/4 16

20 27.50 25.00 1.69 + 0.19 0.84 0.25 0.37 0.37 92 11/4 11/8 × 5 41/4 20

24 32.00 29.50 1.88 + 0.19 0.94 0.25 0.44 0.37 127 13/8 11/4 × 51/2 41/2 20

30 38.75 36.00 2.12 + 0.25 1.06 0.25 0.44 0.51 176 13/8 11/4 × 61/2 5 28

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36 46.00 42.75 2.38 + 0.25 1.18 0.25 0.44 0.51 275 15/8 11/4 × 7 53/4 32

(Not Applicable for Gray-Iron Flanges)

Metric conversions: Dimensions: in. × 25.4 = mm; Weight: lb × 0.4536 = kg.
* Flange weights shown are for information only. See manufacturer’s catalog.
† With maximum flange thicknesses and minimum-length bolts, bolt ends may be recessed as many as two threads short of nut faces. This condition has existed for several
years. This is an acceptable condition and will not adversely affect the strength or serviceability of the joint. Mechanical Engineering Design notes that engagement of
only three threads is required; however, it is recommended that at least half of the threads of the nut be engaged.

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BC
T NOTE: Facing: Flanges are flat-faced and are
A fabricated smooth or with shallow serrations.
Flanges: The flanges are adequate for water
T2 service of 250 psi (1,720 kPa) or greater
working pressure. The bolt circle and bolt holes
of these flanges match those of ASME B16.1,
class 125 flanges, and can be joined with class
125 flanges or with ASME B16.5, class 150
T4 flanges, none of which are compatible with
OD ASME B16.1, class 250 flanges (see
Foreword).
Hollow-back flanges shall be ductile iron only.
T4

T3

A T1

Section A-A

Figure 2 Hollow-back flange details (see Table 3)

4.3.3 Material properties. Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, solid

flanges may be cast of either ductile iron or gray iron. Hollow-back flanges shall be
ductile iron only. Flanges shall conform to the respective chemical and physical
properties for gray-iron and ductile-iron fittings, according to ANSI/AWWA C110/
A21.10.
4.3.4 Bolt holes. Bolt holes shall be in accordance with the dimensions
shown in Table 2 or 3. The bolt holes shall be equally spaced. If specified by the
purchaser, flanges shall be drilled and tapped for studs. Stud bolts shall have the same
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dimensions as shown for regular bolts in Tables 2 and 3, except shorter lengths may
be provided as shown.

Sec. 4.4 Fabrication

4.4.1 Assembly. Both flange and pipe threads shall be clean before applying
thread compound. The thread compound shall give adequate lubrication and sealing
properties to provide pressure-tight joints. Threaded flanges shall be individually
fitted and machine tightened on the threaded pipe at the point of fabrication.
NOTE: Flanges are not interchangeable in the field.
4.4.2 Pipe threads. Threads may extend beyond the shroud or hub of the
flange.
4.4.3 Facing. Flange and pipe ends shall be faced after final tightening of the
flange. Flanges shall be flat-faced and shall be fabricated smooth or with shallow

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serrations. Flanges may be back-faced or spot-faced for compliance with the flange
thickness tolerance described in this standard. Bearing surfaces for bolting shall be
parallel to the flange face within 3°.
4.4.4 Flange alignment. Unless otherwise specified, when pipe is provided
with two flanges, the bolt holes shall be aligned. Misalignment of corresponding bolt
holes of the two flanges shall not exceed 0.12 in. (3.05 mm) measured from like
points on the bolt holes. The machined flange faces shall be perpendicular to the pipe
centerline and shall be parallel such that any two face-to-face dimensions 180° apart
at the flange OD shall not differ by more than 0.06 in. (1.5 mm).
4.4.5 Finished pipe length. Flanged pipe shall be provided in the lengths
specified by the purchaser. When pipe is fabricated with two flanges, the face-to-face
dimensions shall be the specified length ±0.12 in. (±3.05 mm). The overall length of
flange and plain-end pipe shall be the specified length ±0.25 in. (±6.35 mm).
4.4.6 Finished pipe/flange weight. The actual weight of any single pipe shall
not be less than the calculated weight by more than 10 percent. The weight of any
single flange shall not be less than the flange manufacturer’s tabulated weight by more
than 10 percent.

Sec. 4.5 Coatings and Linings

4.5.1 Outside coating. Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, the
outside coating of all pipe shall be an asphaltic coating approximately 1 mil (25 µm)
thick. The finished coating* shall be continuous, smooth, neither brittle when cold
nor sticky when exposed to the sun, and shall adhere strongly to the pipe.
4.5.2 Cement–mortar linings. If specified by the purchaser, cement–mortar
linings shall be provided in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C104/A21.4.
4.5.3 Asphaltic lining. If specified by the purchaser, asphaltic linings shall be
as thick as practicable, at least 1 mil (25 µm), and shall conform to all appropriate
requirements for seal coat in ANSI/AWWA C104/A21.4.
4.5.4 Flange coatings. A rust-preventive coating shall be applied to the
machined faces of the flanges. The rust-preventive coating shall be soluble in solvent

*The adherent qualities of asphaltic coating to ductile-iron pipe render such piping unsuitable for the
subsequent application of special coatings (Sec. 4.5.5). Asphaltic coating is difficult to remove once
applied, and attempts to do so by such methods as sand or shot blasting may damage the pipe surface.

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for ready removal before pipe installation. Unless otherwise specified, the back of the
flanges and the bolt holes shall be coated with standard outside coating (Sec. 4.5.1).
4.5.5 Special coatings and linings. For special conditions, other types of
coatings and linings may be available. Special coating and lining requirements shall
be specified by the purchaser. Uncoated or unlined pipe are recommended when
special coatings or linings are to be applied unless otherwise recommended by the
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coating or lining manufacturer.

Sec. 4.6 Marking

The length and weight shall be shown on each pipe. The flange manufacturer’s
mark, size, and the letters “DI” (if ductile iron) or “GI” (if gray iron) shall be cast or
stamped on the flanges. These markings shall be cast or stamped on the back face of
the flange. If the fabricator is other than the flange manufacturer, the fabricator’s
mark shall be stamped with a metal die on each flange after assembly. The fabricator’s
mark shall be located on the OD of the flange close to the size marking.

SECTION 5: VERIFICATION

Sec. 5.1 Quality Control and Inspection

5.1.1 Freedom from defects. Flanged pipe shall be clean and sound without
defects that would impair its service. Repairing defects by welding or other methods
will not be allowed if these repairs will adversely affect the serviceability of the
flanged pipe or its ability to comply with the strength requirements of this standard.

Sec. 5.2 Inspection by Purchaser

5.2.1 In-plant inspection. If in-plant inspection is stipulated by the purchaser
(see Foreword, Sec. III.A, Purchaser Options and Alternatives, item 2h), the
purchaser’s representative shall have free access to those parts of the facility where the
flanged pipe is fabricated that are necessary for inspection purposes regarding
products described in this standard. Gauges necessary for inspection shall be made
available as well as any assistance necessary for the handling of pipe.

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Sec. 5.3 Affidavit of Compliance

The manufacturer or fabricator shall, if requested by the purchaser, provide a
sworn statement that the flanged pipe complies with the requirements of this
standard.

SECTION 6: DELIVERY
This standard has no applicable information for this section. See Sec. II.C of the
Foreword for general information concerning delivery requirements.

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Bolts and Nuts, Gaskets, and Installation
This appendix is for information only and is not part of ANSI/AWWA C115/A21.15.

The bolts and gaskets to be used with flanged pipe are to be selected by the
purchaser with consideration for the particular pressure-service and installation
requirements.

SECTION A.1: BOLTS AND NUTS*

Size, length, and number of bolts are shown in Tables 2 and 3 of ANSI/AWWA
C115/A21.15, American National Standard for Ductile-Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast,
for Water. Bolts conform to ASME† B18.2.1, Square and Hex Bolts and Screws (Inch
Series) Including Hex Cap Screws and Lag Screws. Nuts conform to ASME B18.2.2,
Square and Hex Nuts (Inch Series). Bolts may have either square or hex heads and
either hex or heavy hex nuts. Bolts and nuts used with gray-iron flanges should have
standard square or heavy hex bolts and heavy hex nuts. Bolts and nuts are threaded in
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accordance with ASME B1.1, Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR Thread
Form), class 2A, external, and class 2B, internal. Bolts and nuts of low-carbon steel
conforming to the chemical and mechanical requirements of ASTM‡ A307, Standard
Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60,000 psi Tensile Strength, are
suitable for use with the flanges described in ANSI/AWWA C115/A21.15 when used
with the rubber gaskets described in this appendix. Higher-strength (Grade A) bolts
and higher torque values should not be used with gray-iron flanges.

SECTION A.2: GASKETS

Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, gaskets shall be synthetic rubber,
either ring or full face, and 1/8-in. (3.18-mm) thick. Gaskets should conform to the
dimensions shown in Table A.1. When considering the use of gaskets thinner than

*These requirements apply when applicable to both square or hex head bolts or to stud bolts.
†ASME International, Three Park Avenue, N.W., New York, NY 10016.
‡ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428.

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Table A.1 Flange gasket details

Ring Full Face

Nominal Bolt Hole
Pipe Size ID OD ID OD BC Diameter Number of
in. in. in. in. in. in. in. Holes
3 3 53/8 3 71/2 6 3/4 4
4 4 67/8 4 9 71/2 3/4 8
6 6 83/4 6 11 91/2 7/8 8
8 8 11 8 131/2 113/4 7/8 8
10 10 133/8 10 16 141/4 1 12
12 12 161/8 12 19 17 1 12
14 14 173/4 14 21 183/4 11/8 12
16 16 201/4 16 231/2 211/4 11/8 16
18 18 215/8 18 25 223/4 11/4 16
20 20 237/8 20 271/2 25 11/4 20
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24 24 281/4 24 32 291/2 13/8 20

30 30 343/4 30 383/4 36 13/8 28
36 36 411/4 36 46 423/4 15/8 32
42 42 48 42 53 491/2 15/8 36
48 48 541/2 48 591/2 56 15/8 44
54 54 61 54 661/4 623/4 2 44
60 60 671/2 60 73 691/4 2 52
64 64 741/4 64 80 76 2 52
Metric conversion: Dimensions: in. × 25.4 = mm.

1/8in. (3.18 mm) or gaskets of materials other than synthetic rubber, the purchaser
should contact the pipe manufacturer or fabricator concerning the suitability of the
gasket for a particular application. Also available for most sizes are specially designed
gaskets, either ring or full-faced, employing one or more annular rings molded into
the gasket to improve joint performance. By using these or other special gaskets, it
may be possible to obtain a pressure rating greater than 350 psi (2,413 kPa) in the

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24-in. and smaller sizes and greater than 250 psi (1,720 kPa) in the 30-in. and larger
sizes. Contact the pipe manufacturer or fabricator for details.

SECTION A.3: INSTALLATION

The purchaser is responsible for the design, assembly, and installation of the
flanged piping system. The following suggestions are for general guidance:
1. The use of flanged joints underground is generally not recommended
because of the rigidity of the joint.
2. Flanged faces should bear uniformly on the gasket, and the bolts should
be tightened in a progressively crisscrossed pattern, such as by tightening the bottom
bolt first; then, the top bolt; next, the bolts at either side; and finally, the remaining

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bolts. This process should be repeated until all bolts are adequately tightened.
3. Users of flanged piping should be careful to prevent bending or torsional
strains from being applied to flanges or flanged appurtenances. Piping systems must
be designed so that piping connected to flanges is properly anchored, supported, or
restrained to prevent breakage of flanges and flanged fittings or appurtenances.
4. Ring gaskets are recommended for 14-in. and larger sizes if flat gaskets are
used.
5. Impact wrenches cannot be used in many cases when assembling flanged
joints due to the many variations of flange shroud diameters and impact wrench
socket dimensions, in combination with nut configurations (heavy or regular hex).

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 APPENDIX B
Typical Pipe and Flange Thread Construction
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Flange OD

Pipe OD

Figure B.1 Typical pipe and flange thread construction

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 APPENDIX C
Wall Pipe
This appendix is for information only and is not part of ANSI/AWWA C115/A21.15.

SECTION C.1: SERVICE

Flanged ductile-iron pipe may be further fabricated to produce wall pipe. Wall
pipe employs wall collars whose primary function is to control seepage along the
outside of the pipe through the concrete wall. These collars are commonly referred to
as waterstops or seep rings. They are not designed for thrust restraint. Collars for
thrust restraint require different design considerations and are not discussed in this
standard. During construction, wall pipes are generally placed into forms, and
concrete is poured and properly consolidated around the pipe to create the embedded
wall pipe. Joining pipes may be attached after forms are removed.

SECTION C.2: DIMENSIONS

Recommended minimum wall-collar diameters and thicknesses are shown in
Table C.1. If length tolerances are critical, such as for installation of wall pipe
completely inside forms, this should be specified by the purchaser.

SECTION C.3: MATERIAL AND FABRICATION

Collars may be fabricated from steel or ductile iron. Collars may be attached to
pipe barrels by welding, heat-shrinking, or other means. Field welding of wall collars
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collar and the pipe barrel.

SECTION C.4: INSTALLATION

Flanges of the wall pipe may be set at a distance from the surface of the wall or
may be set flush to the wall surface as shown in Figure C.1. When flanges are set
outside the wall for connection with standard length bolts, the suggested minimum

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Table C.1 Collar dimensions

Nominal Pipe Size Minimum Collar OD Minimum Collar Thickness

in. in. in.
3 6.50 0.25
4 7.40 0.25
6 9.50 0.25
8 12.00 0.25
10 14.05 0.25
12 16.25 0.25
14 18.35 0.25
16 20.95 0.25
18 23.05 0.375
20 25.50 0.375
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24 29.85 0.375
30 36.50 0.375
36 43.00 0.375
42 49.50 0.50
48 55.90 0.50
54 62.65 0.50
60 66.70 0.50
64 72.75 0.50

“face to wall” clearances shown in Table C.2 should be considered. Flanged wall pipe
with flanges set flush to the wall surface should have bolt holes tapped for studs to
facilitate connections. Appurtenances with tapped holes should not be connected to
wall pipe with tapped holes.
In order that flanged piping may be correctly connected to embedded wall
pipes, it is necessary that the flanged wall pipe be positioned in the wall such that the
bolt holes straddle the horizontal and vertical centerlines.

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Figure C.1 Typical flanged wall pipe installations (see Table C.2 for “A” dimensions)

Table C.2 Suggested minimum “face to wall” dimensions

Diameter A Diameter A Diameter A

in. in. in. in. in. in.
3 1.75 14 3.00 36 5.25
4 2.25 16 3.00 42 6.00
6 2.25 18 3.25 48 6.50
8 2.50 20 3.50 54 7.25
10 2.50 24 3.75 60 7.25
12 2.50 30 4.75 64 7.25

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