B137 C PACKAGE-17

B137 C PACKAGE-17 Consists of:

B137.0-17 - Definitions, general requirements, and methods of testing for thermoplastic pressure piping

Preface

This is the tenth edition of CSA B137.0, Definitions, general requirements, and methods of testing for thermoplastic pressure piping. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, 1993, 1986, 1981, and 1973.

This Standard was initially published as part of CSA B137 Series-17, Thermoplastic pressure piping compendium. It was reissued as a stand-alone Standard in January 2019.

CSA B137.0 provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series. Wherever possible, individual Standards make reference to the relevant clauses in CSA B137.0.

Scope

1.1

This Standard specifies requirements for thermoplastic pressure piping. It includes reference publications, definitions, abbreviations, general requirements for materials, manufactured pipe and fittings, relevant test methods, and marking requirements.

Note: The terms pipe and piping, as well as tube and tubing, are used interchangeably in the CSA B137 Series.

1.2

This Standard is intended to be used in conjunction with one of the other Standards in the CSA B137 Series to form a complete Standard for a particular product.

1.3

In this Standard, shall is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; should is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and may is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

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B137.4-17 - Polyethylene (PE) piping systems for gas services

Preface

This is the tenth edition of CSA B137.4, Polyethylene (PE) piping systems for gas services, which supersedes the previous editions published in 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, 1992, 1986, 1977, and 1971.

This Standard was initially published as part of CSA B137 Series-17, Thermoplastic pressure piping compendium. It was reissued as a stand-alone Standard in January 2019.

CSA B137.0 provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series. Wherever possible, individual Standards make reference to the relevant clauses in CSA B137.0.

Scope

1.1

This Standard covers polyethylene (PE) pipe, tubing, and fittings for use in gas mains and services, including gathering, transmission, and distribution of fuel gases containing not more than 1% aromatic hydrocarbons.

1.2

This Standard covers all types of fittings and connections used in plastic gas pipe systems, including

a) plastic-to-metal transition fittings;

b) plastic component fittings (e.g., elbows, tees, end caps, and valves); and

c) clamps and couplings.

Notes:

1) In this Standard, pipe refers to pipe having IPS outside diameters and tubing refers to pipe having copper tube size outside diameters.

2) In this Standard, test requirements for pipe apply to both pipe and tubing.

1.3

This Standard specifies the manufacturing and testing requirements necessary to ensure that the PE compound, pipe, and fittings are of a quality acceptable for use in gas distribution systems. This Standard specifies requirements for

a) primary properties of the compound;

b) physical properties of the finished product;

c) on-line monitoring during production;

d) shipping and storage; and

e) markings.

Note: The user of the pipe, tubing, or fittings should refer to CSA Z662 for design and installation limitations of products covered by this Standard.

1.4

In this Standard, shall is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; should is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and may is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

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B137.4.1-17 - Electrofusion-type polyethylene (PE) fittings for gas services

Preface

This is the seventh edition of CSA B137.4.1, Electrofusion-type polyethylene (PE) fittings for gas services, which supersedes the previous editions published in 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, and 1989.

This Standard was initially published as part of CSA B137 Series-17, Thermoplastic pressure piping compendium. It was reissued as a stand-alone Standard in January 2019.

CSA B137.0 provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series. Wherever possible, individual Standards make reference to the relevant clauses in CSA B137.0.

Scope

1.1

This Standard covers socket- and saddle-type polyethylene (PE) electrofusion fittings that are used to join PE pipe where the heat source is an integral part of the fitting.

Note: Fittings covered by this Standard are connected to an electrical power source during the fusion process. Power sources, cables, and electrical connections are covered by the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I and Part II, as appropriate.

1.2

PE electrofusion fittings covered by this Standard are intended for use with PE pipe that complies with CSA B137.4.

1.3

This Standard specifies general requirements for materials, performance, manufactured fittings, specimen preparation, test methods, markings, and quality of work.

Notes:

1) In this Standard, pipe refers to pipe having IPS outside diameters and tubing refers to pipe having copper tube outside diameters.

2) In this Standard, test requirements for pipe apply to both pipe and tubing.

1.4

In this Standard, shall is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; should is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and may is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

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B137.12-17 - Polyamide (PA) piping systems for gas services

Preface

This is the seventh edition of CSA B137.12, Polyamide (PA) piping systems for gas services, which supersedes the previous editions published in 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, and 1996 under the title Polyamide-11 (PA-11) piping systems for gas services.

This Standard was initially published as part of CSA B137 Series-17, Thermoplastic pressure piping compendium. It was reissued as a stand-alone Standard in January 2019.

CSA B137.0 provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series. Wherever possible, individual Standards make reference to the relevant clauses in CSA B137.0.

Scope

1.1

This Standard covers polyamide (PA) pipe, tubing, and fittings for use in gas mains and services, including the gathering, transmission, and distribution of gases that can contain aromatic hydrocarbons.

1.2

This Standard covers all types of fittings and connections used in PA piping systems for gas services, including plastic-to-metal transition fittings, plastic component fittings (e.g., elbows, tees, end caps, and valves), and clamps and couplings.

Notes:

1) In this Standard, pipe refers to pipe having NPS (nominal pipe size) outside diameters and tubing refers to pipe having NTS (nominal tube size) outside diameters.

2) In this Standard, test requirements for pipe apply to both pipe and tubing.

1.3

This Standard specifies the manufacturing and testing requirements necessary to ensure that the PA compound, pipe, and fittings are of a quality acceptable for use in gas distribution systems. This Standard specifies requirements for

a) primary properties of the compound;

b) physical properties of the finished product;

c) on-line monitoring during production;

d) shipping and storage; and

e) markings.

Note: The user of the pipe, tubing, or fittings should refer to CSA Z662 for design and installation limitations of products covered by this Standard.

1.4

In this Standard, shall is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; should is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and may is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

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B137.19-17 - Black crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) piping systems for gas services

Preface

This is the first edition of CSA B137.19, Black crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) piping systems for gas services.

This Standard is to be used with CSA B137.0. This Standard will be incorporated into the seventh edition of the CSA B137 Series. CSA B137.0 provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 Series.

Scope

1.1

This Standard covers black crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) pipe and fittings for use in gas mains and services, including gas gathering, gas transmission, and distribution of fuel gases containing not more than 1% aromatic hydrocarbons.

1.2

This Standard covers PEX pipes in metric nominal sizes DN 16 to DN 1000 or nominal pipe sizes NPS-3 to NPS-54 that are

a) pressure-rated using the hydrostatic design basis (HDB) rating method specified in ASTM D2837 or the minimum required strength (MRS) rating method specified in ISO 9080 and ISO 12162;

b) intended for operating temperatures between –50 and 110 °C; and

c) joined by electrofusion or by mechanical fittings, but not by butt fusion.

1.3

This Standard does not cover pipes intended to be joined by butt fusion, socket fusion, or saddle fusion.

1.4

Fittings covered in this Standard include

a) plastic-to-metal transition fittings;

b) electrofusion fittings (e.g., couplings, elbows, tees, and end caps); and

c) mechanical couplings.

1.5

This Standard specifies requirements for

a) primary properties of the PE compound;

b) physical properties of the finished PEX pipe;

c) on-line monitoring during production;

d) shipping and storage; and

e) markings.

Note: See CSA Z662 for design and installation limitations of products covered by this Standard.

1.6

In this Standard, shall is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; should is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and may is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.