CSA B137:20 SERIES PACKAGE

Thermoplastic Pressure Piping Standards Package consists of: 

CSA B137.0:20 - Definitions, general requirements, and methods of testing for thermoplastic pressure piping

Preface

This is the eleventh edition of CSA B137.0, Definitions, general requirements, and methods of testing for thermoplastic pressure piping. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2017, 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, 1993, 1986, 1981, and 1973.

While earlier editions of this Standard were published as part of the CSA B137 Series, Thermoplastic pressure piping compendium, the tenth edition was reissued as a stand-alone Standard in January 2019. The compendium format has been discontinued.

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.

The major changes in this new edition are

a) Addition of Note 2) to Clause 1.1 for the exclusion of venting of combustion gas applications;

b) Revision to the definition for polypropylene to Clause 3;

c) Clarification of test temperature in Clause 6.6.4.2.2; and

d) Revision to fitting marking requirements in Clause 7.2.1c).

This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group.

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CSA B137.1:20 - Polyethylene (PE) pipe, tubing, and fittings for cold-water pressure services

Preface

This is the eleventh edition of CSA B137.1, Polyethylene (PE) pipe, tubing, and fittings for cold-water pressure services. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2017, 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, 1995, 1989, 1983, and 1970.

While earlier editions of this Standard were published as part of the CSA B137 Series, Thermoplastic pressure piping compendium, the tenth edition was reissued as a stand-alone Standard in January 2019. The compendium format has been discontinued.

This Standard is to be used with the 2020 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.

The major changes in this new edition are

a) The addition of Series 250 pipe to Clause 5.1.3.1 and Tables 5 and 7; and

b) The addition of Series 250 tubing to Clauses 5.1.3.1 and 5.1.3.3, and Table 6.

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CSA B137.2:20 - Polyvinylchloride (PVC) injection-moulded gasketed fittings for pressure applications

Preface

This is the ninth edition of CSA B137.2, Polyvinylchloride (PVC) injection-moulded gasketed fittings for pressure applications, which supersedes the previous editions published in 2017, 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, 1993, and 1989.

While earlier editions of this Standard were published as part of the CSA B137 Series, Thermoplastic pressure piping compendium, the eighth edition was reissued as a stand-alone Standard in January 2019. The compendium format has been discontinued.

This Standard is to be used with the 2020 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.

The major change in this new edition is the addition of B137.0 to Reference Publications in Clause 2.

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CSA B137.3:20 - Rigid polyvinylchloride (PVC) pipe and fittings for pressure applications

Preface

This is the thirteenth edition of CSA B137.3, Rigid polyvinylchloride (PVC) pipe and fittings for pressure applications. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2017, 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, 1993, 1990, 1986, 1981, 1972, and 1970.

While earlier editions of this Standard were published as part of the CSA B137 Series, Thermoplastic pressure piping compendium, the twelfth edition was reissued as a stand-alone Standard in January 2019. The compendium format has been discontinued.

This Standard is to be used with the 2020 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.

The major changes in this new edition are

a) addition of Note 2) to Clause 1.1 for the exclusion of venting of combustion gas applications;

b) clarification of impact resistance for pipe sizes NPS-14 or larger in Clause 5.7.3;

c) correction of pressure rating for DR 25 in Table 10; and

d) correction of pressure rating for DR 25 and 14 in Table 16.

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CSA B137.3.1:20 - Molecularly oriented polyvinylchloride (PVCO) pipe for pressure applications

Preface

This is the fourth edition of CSA B137.3.1, Molecularly oriented polyvinylchloride (PVCO) pipe for pressure applications. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2013 and 2009.

While earlier editions of this Standard were published as part of the CSA B137 Series, Thermoplastic pressure piping compendium, the third edition was reissued as a stand-alone Standard in January 2019. The compendium format has been discontinued.

This Standard is to be used with the 2020 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.

The major changes in this new edition are

a) clarification of impact resistance for pipe sizes NPS-14 or larger in Clause 5.6.3;

b) addition of Note to Clause 5.7 on oil-resistant materials;

c) correction of pressure rating for CIOD pipe in Tables 1, 5, and 7; and

d) addition of oil-resistant gaskets and liquid immersion test to Table 8.

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CSA B137.4:20 - Polyethylene (PE) piping systems for gas services

Preface

This is the eleventh edition of CSA B137.4, Polyethylene (PE) piping systems for gas services. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2017, 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, 1992, 1986, 1977, and 1971.

While earlier editions of this Standard were published as part of the CSA B137 Series, Thermoplastic pressure piping compendium, the tenth edition was reissued as a stand-alone Standard in January 2019. The compendium format has been discontinued.

This Standard is to be used with the 2020 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.

The major changes in this new edition are the following:

a) addition of Clause 4.2.4.9 and Table 10 for elevated temperature service;

b) addition of Clause 4.3.1.5 to restrict rework material in mechanical or fused fittings;

c) revision to Clause 5.5.2.1 on the sustained pressure test requirements for different compounds;

d) additional pipe marking requirement to Clause 7.1.1; and

e) addition of Clause 7.3 for tracking and traceability.

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CSA B137.4.1:20 - Electrofusion-type polyethylene (PE) fittings for gas services

Preface

This is the eighth edition of CSA B137.4.1, Electrofusion-type polyethylene (PE) fittings for gas services, which supersedes the previous editions published in 2017, 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, and 1989.

While earlier editions of this Standard were published as part of the CSA B137 Series, Thermoplastic pressure piping compendium, the seventh edition was reissued as a stand-alone Standard in January 2019. The compendium format has been discontinued.

This Standard is to be used with the 2020 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.

The major change in this new edition is the addition of B137.0 to Reference Publications in Clause 2.

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CSA B137.5:20 - Crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing systems for pressure applications

Preface

This is the tenth edition of CSA B137.5, Crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing systems for pressure applications. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2017, 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, 1997, 1996, and 1989.

While earlier editions of this Standard were published as part of CSA B137 Series, Thermoplastic pressure piping compendium, the ninth edition was reissued as a stand-alone Standard in January 2019. The compendium format has been discontinued.

This Standard is to be used with the 2020 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.

The major changes in this new edition are

a) Additional sulfone plastic materials included in Clause 4.2.4.1 for insert fittings;

b) Update to the reference fitting standards in Clauses 5.1.2.2, 5.1.3.1 and 5.1.6.1;

c) Addition of Clause 5.1.7 for push-fit fittings;

d) Update to Clause 5.1.8 for fitting qualification; and

e) Removal of 50 °C water requirement from Clause 6.9.

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CSA B137.6:20 - Chlorinated polyvinylchloride (CPVC) pipe, tubing, and fittings for hot-and cold-water distribution systems

Preface

This is the tenth edition of CSA B137.6, Chlorinated polyvinylchloride (CPVC) pipe, tubing, and fittings for hot- and cold-water distribution systems. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2017, 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, 1996, 1983, and 1971.

While earlier editions of this Standard were published as part of the CSA B137 Series, Thermoplastic pressure piping compendium, the ninth edition was reissued as a stand-alone Standard in January 2019. The compendium format has been discontinued.

This Standard is to be used with the 2020 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.

The major changes in this new edition are the following:

a) addition of SDR 13.5 and SDR 21 sizes for use only in cold-water distribution and water service systems at a maximum working pressure of 2170 kPa and 1380 kPa, respectively, and a maximum working temperature of 23 °C;

b) addition of Note 2) to Clause 1.1 for the exclusion of venting of combustion gas applications; and

c) revision to fitting marking requirements in Clause 7.2.2.

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CSA B137.9:20 - Polyethylene/aluminum/polyethylene (PE-AL-PE) composite pressure-pipe systems

Preface

This is the ninth edition of CSA B137.9, Polyethylene/aluminum/polyethylene (PE-AL-PE) composite pressure-pipe systems, which supersedes the previous editions published in 2017, 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, 1998, and 1991.

While earlier editions of this Standard were published as part of the CSA B137 Series, Thermoplastic pressure piping compendium, the eighth edition was reissued as a stand-alone Standard in January 2019. The compendium format has been discontinued.

This Standard is to be used with the 2020 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.

The major change in this new edition is the addition of B137.0 to Reference Publications in Clause 2.

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CSA B137.10:20 - Crosslinked polyethylene/aluminum/crosslinked polyethylene (PEX-AL-PEX) composite pressure-pipe systems

Preface

This is the ninth edition of CSA B137.10, Crosslinked polyethylene/aluminum/crosslinked polyethylene (PEX-AL-PEX) composite pressure-pipe systems, which supersedes the previous editions published in 2017, 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, 1998, and 1991.

While earlier editions of this Standard were published as part of the CSA B137 Series, Thermoplastic pressure piping compendium, the eighth edition was reissued as a stand-alone Standard in January 2019. The compendium format has been discontinued.

This Standard is to be used with the 2020 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.

The major change in this new edition is the addition of B137.0 to Clause 2.

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CSA B137.11:20 - Polypropylene (PP-R & PP-RCT) pipe and fittings for pressure applications

Preface

This is the eighth edition of CSA B137.11, Polypropylene (PP-R & PP-RCT) pipe and fittings for pressure applications. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2017, 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, and 1993.

While earlier editions of this Standard were published as part of the CSA B137 Series, Thermoplastic pressure piping compendium, the seventh edition was reissued as a stand-alone Standard in January 2019. The compendium format has been discontinued.

This Standard is to be used with the 2020 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.

The major changes in this new edition are the following:

a) addition of polypropylene random copolymer with modified crystallinity and temperature resistance (PP-RCT) materials;

b) revision of scope in Clauses 1.1 and 1.2;

c) revision of material properties in Clause 4.2.1;

d) revision of long-term hydrostatic strength requirements in Clause 4.2.3;

e) revision of Clauses 5.5 and 7.2 to longitudinal reversion;

f) revision of impact resistance requirements in Clause 5.7 and removal of Clause 7.3;

g) revision of marking requirements in Clause 8;

h) addition of Table 2 50-year service life model; and

i) revision of dimensions in Table 3.

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CSA B137.12:20 - Polyamide (PA) piping systems for gas services

Preface

This is the eighth edition of CSA B137.12, Polyamide (PA) piping systems for gas services. It supersedes the previous edition published in 2017, and the editions 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, and 1996 under the title Polyamide-11 (PA-11) piping systems for gas services.

While earlier editions of this Standard were published as part of the CSA B137 Series, Thermoplastic pressure piping compendium, the seventh edition was reissued as a stand-alone Standard in January 2019. The compendium format has been discontinued.

This Standard is to be used with the 2020 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.

The major changes in this new edition are the following:

a) Clause 4.2.4.3 changed from flattening resistance to sustained pressure test; and

b) addition of Clause 4.3.1.5 on reworked compounds.

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CSA B137.18:20 - Polyethylene of raised temperature resistance (PE-RT) tubing systems for pressure applications

Preface

This is the third edition of CSA B137.18, Polyethylene of raised temperature resistance (PE-RT) tubing systems for pressure applications. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2017 and 2013.

While earlier editions of this Standard were published as part of the CSA B137 Series, Thermoplastic pressure piping compendium, the second edition was reissued as a stand-alone Standard in January 2019. The compendium format has been discontinued.

This Standard is to be used with the 2020 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.

The major changes in this new edition are the following:

a) clarification of barrier layer in Clause 4.2.1.3.2;

b) revision to fitting requirements in Clauses 5.1.2, 5.1.3, 5.1.4, 5.1.5, 5.1.6, and 5.1.7;

c) revision to fitting qualification requirements in Clause 5.1.8;

d) revision to fitting marking requirements in Clause 7.2;

e) revision to packaging marking requirements in Clause 7.3; and

f) revision to flexible pre-insulated tubing marking requirements in Clause 7.4.

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CSA B137.19:20 - Crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) piping systems for gas services

Preface

This is the second edition of CSA B137.19, Crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) piping systems for gas services. It supersedes the previous edition published in 2017 as Black crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) piping systems for gas services.

This Standard is to be used with the 2020 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.

The major changes in this new edition are the following:

a) removal of black from the Standard title and scope;

b) revision of the scope in Clause 1.1;

c) removal of PEX 125 and PEX X009 materials;

d) revision of Clause 4.1.2 from carbon black to colour requirements;

e) revision of UV requirements in Clause 4.1.3;

f) incorporation of Annex C into Clause 4.2.4.7;

g) revision to the sustained pressure requirements in Clause 5.5.2.1; and

h) revision to pipe marking requirements in Clause 7.1.1.

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