Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC-U) pipes for soil and waste discharge systems inside buildings including ventilation and rainwater system 2013 Edition
The 2013 edition of IS 13592 establishes criteria for unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) piping utilized in soil and waste drainage systems inside buildings, including ventilation and rainwater setups. It encompasses pipes with nominal sizes ranging from 40 mm to 315 mm, detailing classifications, dimensions, material formulation, mechanical characteristics, and testing requirements to guarantee longevity, chemical resistance, and leak-proof joints. This standard is crucial for manufacturers, design engineers, and construction professionals to ensure adherence to Indian regulatory quality and safety benchmarks.
The 2013 edition of IS 13592 establishes criteria for unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) piping utilized in soil and waste drainage systems inside buildings, including ventilation and rainwater setups. It encompasses pipes with nominal sizes ranging from 40 mm to 315 mm, detailing classifications, dimensions, material formulation, mechanical characteristics, and testing requirements to guarantee longevity, chemical resistance, and leak-proof joints. This standard is crucial for manufacturers, design engineers, and construction professionals to ensure adherence to Indian regulatory quality and safety benchmarks.
Audience
Who Uses This Standard
Structural and civil engineering professionals
Specialists in plumbing system design
Sanitation system engineers
Producers of PVC piping
Inspectors responsible for quality assurance
Building and construction contractors
Consultants for building services
Contents
Key Topics Covered
✓Application range and usage of PVC-U pipes
✓Classification and sizing of pipes
✓Constituents and additives in pipe materials
✓Mechanical attributes including tensile and impact strength
✓Testing for stress relaxation and dimensional stability
✓Ensuring joint impermeability
✓Chemical durability against substances like sulphuric acid and dichloromethane
✓Resistance to ultraviolet exposure and heat ageing
✓Sampling standards and compliance evaluation
✓Labeling and certification protocols
✓Testing procedures for axial shrinkage and softening temperature
✓Specifications for sockets and joint design
Structure
Table of Contents
1Scope of Application
2Referenced Standards
3Pipe Categories
4Designation and Size Details
5Material Specifications
6Manufacturing Process and Composition
7Pipe Lengths and Socket Specifications
8Mechanical Testing: Reversion and Stress Relief
9Chemical Resistance Evaluations
10Impact and Tensile Strength Assessments
11Joint Water Tightness Testing
12Dichloromethane Resistance Testing
13Sampling Methods and Compliance Criteria
14Marking Guidelines and Certification
Annex AParameters for Impact Testing
Annex BProcedure for Axial Shrinkage Test
Annex CSampling Techniques
Annex DDetails of the Standards Committee
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