Installation Standard
for
TRENCHLESS INSERTION OF
POLYETHYLENE (PE) PIPE FOR SEWER LATERALS
IAPMO IS 26 – 2006
1.0 SCOPE UPC Uniform Plumbing Code
1.1 This standard shall govern the
Trenchless Installation of 2.0 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
Polyethylene (PE) pipe for use in
sanitary and storm sewers. The 2.1 Minimum Standards
installed pipe shall comply with the 2.1.1 Materials
requirements of the Uniform Plumbing Materials shall comply with
Code (UPCTM) published by the the following: The
International Association of Plumbing polyethylene pipe used is
and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) as covered by the ASTM
to grade and connections to existing standards listed later in this
pipe and shall also comply with this standard. [UPC 301.1]
standard.
Note: The following sections of the Uniform Materials
Plumbing Code apply. HDPE Extra High Molecular
Weight 3408 SDR 17 Pipe
103.5.3 Testing of Systems Socket-Type PE Fittings
103.5.4.2 Responsibility for Outside Diameter-Controlled
103.5.5 Other Inspections Polyethylene Pipe
103.5.5.1 Defective Systems
103.6.2 Other Connections Note: The HDPE 3408 SDR 17 pipe
218.0 Definition of PE used in this process was
301.1 Minimum Standards selected because of its ability to
310.0 Workmanship retain its circular shape even
313.0 Protection of Piping, Materials, when bent on a 4-foot radius
and Structures during and after installation.
315.0 Trenching, Excavation, and
Backfill 2.1.2 Table 14-1 Standards
316.2.3 Plastic Pipe to Other Materials ASTM D 2239
Chapter 7 Sanitary Drainage ASTM D 2447
701.2 Fittings ASTM D 2657
ASTM D 2683
ABBREVIATIONS ASTM D 3261
ASTM American Society for Testing ASTM F 714
Materials ASTM F 894
IAPMO International Association of Plumbing IAPMO PS 25
and Mechanical Officials 2.2 Protection of Pipe
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2.2.1 Storage and Handling the line condition. Mark the details
Pipe shall be stored in a revealed by the video inspection
way to protect it from including:
mechanical damage 1. The ground surface to show the
(slitting, puncturing, etc.). It location of the lateral tie of the
shall be stored under cover city wye.
to keep it clean and avoid 2. The line location with an arrow
long term exposure to in the street pointing back at the
sunlight. Exposure to lateral.
sunlight during normal 3. The property denoting the
construction periods is not lateral location.
harmful. 4. The locations of the proposed
excavations.
2.3 Types of Joints. Obtain utility line identification
PE joints shall be made as service contact information and all
follows: applicable permits.
II. Excavation
In addition to the above
2.3.1 Molded Rubber Coupling Joints markings, the local utility
Molded rubber coupling joints companies will mark utilities.
shall be installed in accordance Considerations are soil
with Appendix I of the UPC and density; clearance from
with section 705.1.6. obstacles, utilities, and
2.3.2 Shielded Coupling Joints structures; location of bends;
Shielded coupling joints shall be and water service locations.
installed in accordance with Excavations and shoring shall
Appendix I of the UPC and with be in accordance with
section 705.1.8. jurisdictional safety
2.3.4 Hubless Cast Iron Pipe Joints requirements.
Hubless cast iron pipe joints shall III. Set Up
be installed in accordance with Fuse the proper length of
Appendix I of the UPC and with polyethylene pipe in
section 705.1.9. accordance with ASTM D
2.3.5 Heat Fusion Joints. 2657 or ASTM D 2657 and
Heat fusion joints shall be made fuse the end to a small length
according to the manufacturer’s that is attached to the pulling
procedure, installation head. A rod pusher cable is
instructions, and either ASTM D pushed through the damaged
2659 or ASTM D 3261. host pipe and attached to the
pulling cable, which is then
2.4 Trenchless Installation of sewers drawn through the pipe. The
will be as follows: clevis end of the cable is
I. Preliminary Steps attached to the pulling head.
Inspect the inside of the sewer line The pulling equipment is then
using a television camera and set up according to the
video tape recorder to ascertain manufacturer’s instructions.
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IV. Pulling
Pull the pulling head through.
Once the pull is done,
complete the connection to
the existing piping.
2.5 Cleanouts
Cleanouts shall be installed in
accordance with UPC section
707.
2.6 Inspections
The completed piping shall be
internally inspected by
television camera unless
waived by the Administrative
Authority. [UPC 103.5]
2.7 Testing
Completed piping shall be
subjected to testing in
accordance with section 712.0
or 723.0 of the UPC.
ADOPTED: 1999
REVISED: 2002, 2003, 2006
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