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Indian Standard
UNPLASTICIZED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC-U)
PIPES FOR SOIL AND WASTE DISCHARGE SYSTEM
FOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE BUILDINGS INCLUDING
VENTILATION AND RAIN WATER SYSTEM
SPECIFICATION
( First Revision )

ICS 91.140.80; 23.040.20

BIS 2013

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002

May 2013

Price Group 6

Plastic Piping Systems Sectional Committee, CED 50

FOREWORD
This Indian Standard was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized by the Plastic
Piping Systems Sectional Committee had been approved by the Civil Engineering Division Council.
This standard was first published in 1992. In the revision of this standard considerable assistance has been
derived from ISO 3633 : 2002 Plastics piping systems for soil and waste discharge (low and high temperature)
inside buildings Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) Scope of the standard however has been retained
for inside and outside buildings and types and dimensions have been kept as per manufacturing practices prevailing
in India. Tests such as Airtightness and Elevated-temperature cycling have not been included due to
non-availability of testing facilities in India. Effect on sunlight, Stress relief, Resistance to sulphuric acid,
Axial shrinkage and Tensile tests have been retained keeping in view the outside use and Indian conditions. In
this revision following major modifications have been made:
a)
b)
c)
d)

Pipes of nominal outside diameters up to 315 mm have been included,

Method for Effect on sunlight test has been modified,
Resistance to external blows at 0C and Tensile tests are not alternate to each other, and
Resistance to dicholoromethane at specified temperature test has been included.

The composition of the Committee responsible for the formulation of this standard is given in Annex D.
For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with the final value,
observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off in accordance with IS 2 : 1960
Rules for rounding off numerical values (revised). The number of significant places retained in the rounded off
value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.

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Indian Standard
UNPLASTICIZED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC-U)
PIPES FOR SOIL AND WASTE DISCHARGE SYSTEM
FOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE BUILDINGS INCLUDING
VENTILATION AND RAIN WATER SYSTEM
SPECIFICATION
( First Revision )
1

SCOPE

This standard covers requirements for plain and socket

end unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) pipes
with nominal outside diameters 40 mm to 315 mm for
use for soil and waste discharge system inside and
outside buildings including ventilation, rain water and
rain water harvesting applications.

IS No.
Title
(Part 11) : 2004 Resistance to dichloromethane at
specified temperature
(Part 13) : 2004 Determination of tensile strength and
elongation
14182 : 2004
Solvent cement for use with polyvinyl
chloride pipes and fittings

REFERENCES

TYPES OF PIPES

The following Indian Standards contain provisions,

which through reference in this text constitute
provisions of this standard. At the time of publication,
the editions indicated were valid. All standards are
subject to revision and parties to agreement based on
this standard are encouraged to investigate the
possibility of applying the most recent editions of the
standards indicated below.

Type A for use in ventilation pipe work and rain water

and rain water harvesting applications.

IS No.
4669 : 1968

4.2 Nominal outside diameter DN of pipes as covered

in the standard are 40, 50, 63, 75, 90, 110, 125, 140,
160, 180, 200, 250 and 315 mm.

4905 : 1968
4985 : 2000
12235
(Part 1) : 2004
(Part 2) : 2004
(Part 5) : 2004
(Part 6) : 2004
(Part 7) : 2004
(Part 8) : 2004
(Part 9) : 2004

Type B for use in soil and waste discharge systems.

4

SIZE DESIGNATION

4.1 Pipes shall be designated by the nominal outside

diameter DN, in mm.

Title
Methods of test for polyvinyl
chloride resins
Methods for random sampling
Unplasticized PVC pipes for potable
water supplies Specification
Thermoplastics pipes and fittings
Methods of test:
Measurement of dimensions
Determination of vicat softening
temperature
Longitudinal reversion
Stress relief test
Resistance to sulphuric acid
Resistance to internal hydrostatic
pressure
Resistance to external blows (impact
resistance) at 0C (round-the-clock
method)

COLOUR OF PIPE

Surface colour of the pipes shall be dark shade of grey.

6

MATERIALS

6.1 The material from which the pipes are produced

shall consist essentially of polyvinyl chloride to which
may be added only those additives that are needed to
facilitate the manufacture of sound and durable pipes
of good surface finish, mechanical strength, and opacity
under condition of use. None of these additives shall
be used separately or together in quantities sufficient to
constitute a toxic hazard, impair the fabrication,
welding, chemical and physical properties of the pipes.
The material should also consist of sufficient quantity
of stabilizer to help the pipe withstand thermal ageing
and exposure to ultra-violet light.

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6.2 The addition of the manufacturers own rework
material is permissible. The quantity of the rework
material used is to be declared by the manufacturer.
No other rework material shall be used.

7.2 Length of Pipe

Pipes shall be supplied in nominal lengths of 2, 3, 4 or
6 metres either plain or with socket for solvent
cementing/grooved socket. Tolerances on specified
length shall be + 10 mm and 0 mm.

6.3 The composition shall be based on PVC resin

having a K-value of 64 or greater when tested in
accordance with IS 4669.

NOTE The pipes may be supplied in other lengths where so

agreed to between the manufacturer and the purchaser

7.2.1 The nominal length of the pipe with socket for solvent
cementing/grooved socket shall be as given in Fig. 1.

7 DIMENSIONS
7.1 Diameter and Wall Thickness

7.3 Socket of Pipe

Mean outside diameter, outside diameter at any point

and wall thickness for Type A and Type B pipes
manufactured plain or with socket shall be as given in
Table 1. Dimensions shall be measured according to
the method given in IS 12235 (Part 1).

7.3.1 Minimum wall thickness of socket on pipes shall

be as given in Table 2 read with Fig. 2 and Fig. 3.
7.3.2 Dimensions of sockets for solvent cementing and
grooved sockets of pipes shall be as given in Tables 3
and 4 respectively, read with Fig. 2 and 3.

Table 1 Dimension of Pipes

(Clause 7.1)
All dimensions in millimetres.
Sl
No.

Nominal
Outside
Diameter
DN

Min

Max

Min

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
viii)
ix)
x)
xi)
xii)
xiii)

40
50
63
75
90
110
125
140
160
180
200
250
315

40.0
50.0
63.0
75.0
90.0
110.0
125.0
140.0
160.0
180.0
200.0
250.0
315.0

40.3
50.3
63.3
75.3
90.3
110.4
125.4
140.5
160.5
180.6
200.6
250.8
316.0

39.5
49.4
62.2
74.1
88.9
108.6
123.5
138.3
158.0
177.8
197.6
247.0
311.2

Mean Outside
Diameter

Wall Thickness, S
Type A

Wall Thickness, S
Type B

Max

Min

Max

Min

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

40.5
50.6
63.8
75.9
91.2
111.4
126.5
141.7
162.0
182.2
202.4
253.0
318.8

1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.9
2.2
2.5
2.9
3.2

2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.3
2.7
3.0
3.4
3.8

Outside
Diameter at Any Point

3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.6
4.0
4.6
4.9
6.2
7.7

Max
(10)
3.8
3.8
3.8
3.8
3.8
3.8
3.8
4.2
4.6
5.5
5.6
7.1
8.7

Table 2 Minimum Wall Thickness of Sockets on Pipes Table 3 Dimensions for Sockets for Solvent Cementing
(Clause 7.3.1)
(Clause 7.3.2)
All dimensions in millimetres.
Sl
No.

(1)
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
viii)
ix)
x)
xi)
xii)
xiii)

Nominal
Outside
Diameter
DN
(2)
40
50
63
75
90
110
125
140
160
180
200
250
315

All dimensions in millimetres.

Sl
No.

S3 Min

S2 Min
Type A
(3)

Type B
(4)

Type A
(5)

Type B
(6)

1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.7
2.0
2.3
2.6
2.9

2.9
2.9
2.9
2.9
2.9
2.9
2.9
3.2
3.6
4.1
4.4
5.5
6.9

1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8

2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.7
3.0
3.4
3.7
4.7
5.8

(1)
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
viii)
ix)
x)
xi)
xii)
xiii)

Nominal
Outside
Diameter
DN
(2)

Socket
Depth
C
Min
(3)

40
50
63
75
90
110
125
140
160
180
200
250
315

26.0
30.0
36.0
40.0
46.0
48.0
51.0
54.0
58.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
60.0

Mean Inside Diameter of

Socket at Midpoint, D1
Min
(4)

Max
(5)

40.1
50.1
63.1
75.1
90.1
110.1
125.1
140.2
160.2
180.2
200.3
250.4
315.4

40.3
50.3
63.3
75.3
90.3
110.4
125.4
140.5
160.5
180.5
200.6
250.8
316.0

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8

PHYSICAL TEST REQUIREMENTS

the permissible limits.

8.1 Visual Appearance

8.2 Reversion Test

The internal and external surface of the pipes shall be

smooth and clean, and free from grooving and other
defects. The end shall be clearly cut and shall be square
with the axis of the pipe. The end may be chamfered
on the plain side. Slight shallow longitudinal grooves
or irregularities in the wall thickness shall be
permissible provided the wall thickness remains within

When tested by the method described in IS 12235

(Part 5), a length of pipe sample of 200 20 mm shall
not alter in length by more than 5 percent. In the case
of socket ended pipes, this test shall be carried out on
the plain portion of pipe taken at least 100 mm away
from the root of the socket.

F IG. 1 NOMINAL PIPE LENGTH AND DIMENSIONS

F IG. 2 SOLVENT CEMENTING SOCKET DETAIL

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FIG. 3 GROOVED S OCKET DETAIL

Table 4 Dimensions of Grooved Socket
(Clause 7.3.2)
All dimensions in millimetres

Sl
No.

Nominal Outside
Diameter
DN

(1)
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
viii)
ix)
x)
xi)
xii)
xiii)

(2)
40
50
63
75
90
110
125
140
160
180
200
250
315

Inside Diameter of
Socket, D1
Min
(3)
40.3
50.3
63.3
75.3
90.3
110.4
125.4
140.5
160.5
180.6
200.6
250.8
316.0

Max
(4)
41.1
51.1
64.1
76.4
91.4
111.6
126.4
141.4
161.5
181.5
201.8
252.0
317.2

Inside Diameter of
Beading, D2
Min
(5)
49.6
59.6
72.9
84.5
99.5
120.3
137.1
152.1
173.8
193.8
214.0
264.0
329.0

Max
(6)
50.6
60.6
73.9
85.5
100.5
121.3
138.2
153.2
175.0
195.0
215.4
265.4
330.4

8.3 Stress Relief Test

Length of Beading
and Neck
A
Max
(7)
18
18
18
20
23
26
28
30
32
36
40
70
70

Neck of Socket
B
Min
(8)
5
5
5
5
5
6
7
8
9
10
15
15
15

Length Beyond
Beading
C
Min
(9)
18
20
23
25
28
32
35
38
42
46
50
55
62

when tested as per IS 12235 (Part 13) shall not show

difference of more than 20 percent of their initial tensile
strengths.

This test shall be carried out for socket end pipes only.
When tested by the method described in IS 12235
(Part 6), the test specimens shall not show blisters,
excessive delamination or cracking or signs of weld
line splitting. The weld line or lines may become
pronounced during the test, but this shall not be deemed
to constitute failure.

NOTE Alternatively, effect of sunlight on the pipe may tested

using weatherometer for an equivalent exposure time.
Relationship, however, shall be established to the satisfaction
of purchaser/inspection agency that duration of the exposure
required using weatherometer is comparable with stipulated
exposure to the sun for 1 600 h.

8.4 Vicat Softening Temperature

9 RESISTANCE TO SULPHURIC ACID

When determined in accordance with IS 12235 (Part 2),

the vicat softening temperature of the specimen shall
not be less than 79C.

When tested by the method described in IS 12235

(Part 7), the mass of specimen shall neither increase
by more than 0.32 g nor decrease by more than 0.13 g.
The effect of the acid on the surface appearance of the
specimen (roughening, bleaching, or blacking) shall
be ignored.

8.5 Effect of Sunlight

Two samples each 300 mm long from different length
of pipes shall be prepared. One sample shall be kept
covered in thick paper and kept in shade as control
sample and the other exposed to sun for not less than
1 600 h at ambient temperature. After the required
period of exposure, the tensile strengths of two samples

10 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
10.1 Resistance to External Blows at 0C (Impact Test)
When tested by method prescribed in IS 12235 (Part 9),
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the pipe shall have a true impact rate of not more than
10 percent. Mass of striker and height of fall shall be
as per Annex A.

whenever a change is made in the material

composition; method of manufacture or a new size
of pipe is to be introduced. However, if no change is
envisaged, at least one sample from each size and type
produces during the period shall be subjected to type
tests once in six months.

In case of socket end pipes, this test shall be carried

out on the plain portion of the pipes taken at least
100 mm away from the root of the socket.

14 MARKING

10.2 Tensile Strength

14.1 Each pipe shall be clearly and indelibly marked

with the following information at intervals not more
than 3 m.

When determined in accordance with the method

described in IS 12235 (Part 13), the tensile strength at
break shall not be less than 45 MPa.

a)
b)
c)
d)

10.3 Axial Shrinkage (for Type B Pipes Only)

The axial shrinkage shall not exceed 2 percent when
determined in accordance with Annex B.
11 WATER TIGHTNESS OF JOINT

Manufacturers name or trade-mark;

Nominal outside diameter of pipe;
Type A or Type B, as appropriate; and
Batch No.

14.1.1 Class of Pipe

Type A
Type B

Colour

The assembly of pipe and fitting shall be tested for water

tightness in apparatus, which consist of two end sealing
devices for the open ends of the fittings, one end
connected to a hydraulic pressure source shall be
capable of allowing the system to bled and the other
end blanked.

14.2 BIS Certification Marking

Assemble the systems with the sealing devices [(a) in

the case of socket for solvent cementing, the joint has
to be achieved by using solvent cement, and (b) in the
case of grooved socket, the joint has to be achieved by
fitting the rubber sealing ring in the groove], fill with
water ensuring all air is removed. Jointing of solvent
cementing joints is to be carried out using solvent
conforming to IS 14182.

14.2.2 The use of the Standard Mark is governed by

the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act,
1986 and the Rules and Regulations made thereunder.
Details of conditions under which a licence for the use
of the Standard Mark may be granted to the
manufacturer or producer may be obtained from the
Bureau of Indian Standards.

Apply a pressure of 0.05 MPa for a period of 15 min

and there should be no leakage at any joint.

Table 5 Acceptance and Type Tests

(Clauses 13.1 and 13.2)

14.2.1 Each pipe may also be marked with the Standard

Mark.

12 RESISTANCE TO DICHLOROMETHANE AT
SPECIFIED TEMPERATURE

AND

CRITERIA

Sl
No.

Test

Clause

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

5
7.1
7.2
7.3
8.1
8.2
8.3
10.1
10.2
10.3
11
8.4

i) Colour
ii) Dimensional

When tested in accordance with the method described

in IS 12235 (Part 11), there shall be no attack observed
on any part of the surface of the test piece.
13 SAMPLING
CONFORMITY

Blue
White

iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
viii)
ix)
x)

Visual
Reversion
Stress relief test
Impact strength
Tensile strength
Axial shrinkage
Water tightness of joint
Vicat softening
temperature
xi) Effect of sunlight
xii) Resistance to H2SO4
xiii) Resistance to
dichloromethane at
specified temperature

FOR

13.1 Acceptance Test

The scale of sampling and criteria for conformity as a
lot for acceptance tests specified in Table 5 shall be as
given in Annex C.
13.2 Type Tests
Type test given in Table 5 shall be conducted

8.5
9
12

Acceptance Type
Test
Test
(5)

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ANNEX A
(Clause 10.1)
MASS OF STRIKER AND HEIGHT OF FALL FOR IMPACT TEST
A-1 The mass of striker and height of fall for impact test shall be in accordance with Table 6.
Table 6 Classified Striker Mass and Drop Height Conditions for the
Falling Weight Impact Test
Sl
No.

Nominal Outside Diameter of Pipes, dn

mm

(1)

(2)

i)
ii)
iii)
iv)

40 to 50
63 to 75
90 to 110
125 and above

Mass of Falling Weight

kg

Fall Height
mm

(3)

(4)

0.25 0.5%
0.25 0.5%
0.50 0.5%
1.00 0.5%

1 000 10
2 000 10
2 000 10
2 000 10

ANNEX B
(Clause 10.3)
DETERMINATION OF AXIAL SHRINKAGE OF PIPES
B-1 GENERAL

B-5 PROCEDURE

This Annex prescribes test method for determining

permanent axial shrinkage at 90 C.

With the test piece at the temperature of 27C 2C

measure the distance between marks to the nearest
0.25 mm. Regulate the temperature of the water in the
bath to 90C 2C. Suspend the test pieces vertically
in the water bath by the ends furthest from the marks,
Such that the whole test piece is immersed in the water
and the upper end is at least 50 mm below the surface
of the water.

B-2 APPARATUS
B-2.1 Thermostatically Controlled Water Bath
Capable of being maintained at 90C 2C.
The volume and performance of the bath shall be such
that there is virtually no variation in temperature when
the test pieces are immersed. The water in the bath
shall not contain substances, which can alter the product
investigated.

The test pieces shall be placed in such a position that

they touch neither the walls nor the bottom of the bath.
Leave the test pieces immersed for 1 h.
Remove the test pieces from the bath and after complete
cooling to 27C 2C, measure under the same
condition as above, the distance between the marks
along two lines running parallel to the longitudinal axis
of the pipe sample and diametrically opposite to each
other on the pipe sample.

Adequate stirring shall be provided so that the

temperature limits are complied with at all points in
the bath.
B-2.2 Mounting Device for the Test Pieces
B-2.3 Thermometer graduated in divisions of 0.5C.

B-6 EXPRESSION OF RESULTS

B-3 TEST PIECES

Calculate the percentage change in distance between

the marks on the piece using the equation:

Select three pipe samples of 300 mm 20 mm in

length. Mark each pipe sample for example by means
of a scriber around the circumference with two circular
marks. 200 mm a part, such that one of them is
approximately 10 mm from corresponding end.

T=

L
100
L

where
T = percentage change in length or shrinkage.
L = L0 L.

B-4 CONDITIONING
Condition the test pieces for at least 2 h at 27C 2C.
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L0 = distance in millimetre between the
marks before the test.
L = distance in millimetre between the
marks after the test.

Select the value of L, which gives the greatest value of

L.
For the value of axial shrinkage of the pipe, take the
arithmetic mean of the value obtained for each of three
test pieces.

ANNEX C
(Clause 13.1)
SCALE OF SAMPLING AND CRITERIA FOR CONFORMITY FOR ACCEPTANCE TEST
of pipes in the sample. Every rth pipe so counted shall
be withdrawn so as to constitute the required sample
size.

C-1 LOT
C-1.1 All pipes, in a single consignment, of the same
size and manufactured under essentially similar
condition shall constitute a lot.

C-2.3 The number of pipes given for the first sample

in col 4 of Table 7 or 8 shall be taken from the lot and
examined for colour, visual appearance and for
dimensional requirement. A pipe failing to satisfy any
of the requirements shall be considered as defective.
The lot shall be deemed to have satisfied these
requirements if the number of defective found in the
first sample is less than or the corresponding acceptance
number given in col 6 of Table 7 or 8. The lot shall be
deemed not to have met these requirements if the
numbers of defectives found in the first sample is
greater than or equal to the corresponding rejection
number given in col 7 of Tables 7 or 8. If however, the
numbers of defectives found in the first sample lies
between the corresponding acceptance and rejection
number given col 6 and 7 a second sample of the size
given in col 4 shall be taken and examined for these
requirements. The lot shall be considered to have
satisfied these requirements if the number of defectives
found in the cumulative sample is less than or equal to
the corresponding acceptance number given in col 6
otherwise not.

C-1.2 For ascertaining conformity of the lot to the

requirements of the standard, samples shall be tested
from each lot separately.
C-2 COLOUR, VISUAL APPEARANCE AND
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
C-2.1 The number of test samples taken from a lot
shall depend on the size of the lot and size of pipes.
This shall be in accordance with Table 7 or 8, as
appropriate.
C-2.2 The pipes shall be selected at random from the
lot and in order to ensure the randomness of selection,
a random number table shall be used. For guidance
and use of random number tables, IS 4905 may be
referred to. In the absence of random number table,
the following procedure may be adopted.
Starting from any pipe, in the lot, count them as 1, 2, 3,
etc, up to r and so on, where r is integral part of N/n, N
being the number of pipes in the lot and n, the number

Table 7 Scale of Sampling for Colour, Visual Appearance and Dimensional Requirements
(for DN Up to and Including 110 mm)
(Clauses C-2.1 and C-2.3)
Sl
No.

Number of Pipes
in the Lot

(1)
i)

(2)
Up to 1 000

ii)

1 001 to 3 000

iii)

3 001 to 10 000

iv)

10 001 and above

Sample
Number
(3)
First
Second
First
Second
First
Second
First
Second

Sample
Size

Cumulative
Sample Size

Acceptance
Number

Rejection
Number

(4)
13
13
20
20
32
32
50
50

(5)
13
26
20
40
32
64
50
100

(6)
0
1
0
3
1
4
2
6

(7)
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
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Table 8 Scale of Sampling for Colour, Visual Appearance and Dimensional Requirements
(for DN Above 110 mm)
(Clauses C-2.1 and C-2.3)
Sl
No.
(1)

Number of Pipes
in the Lot
(2)

i)

Up to 3 000

ii)

3 001 to 10 000

iii)

10 001 and above

Sample
Number
(3)
First
Second
First
Second
First
Second

Sample
Size
(4)

Cumulative
Sample Size
(5)

Acceptance
Number
(6)

Rejection
Number
(7)

8
8
13
13
20
20

8
16
13
26
20
40

0
1
0
1
0
3

2
2
2
2
3
4

C-3 OTHER ACCEPTANCE TESTS

however the number of defectives found in the first

samples lies between corresponding acceptance and
rejection number given in col 6 and 7 of Table 9 or 10,
a second sample size given in col 4 shall be taken and
examined for requirements. The lot shall be considered
to have satisfied the requirements, if number of
defective found in the cumulative sample is less than
or equal to the corresponding acceptance number given
in col 5, otherwise not.

The lot having satisfied the colour, visual and

dimensional requirements shall be tested for reversion,
stress relief, resistance to dichloromethane and axial
shrinkage tests. For this purpose a sub sample from
those under C-2.3 shall be drawn as given in col 4 of
Table 9 or 10, as appropriate for the first/second sample
size. The lot shall be deemed to have met the
requirements given in the corresponding acceptance
number given in col 6 of Table 9 or 10, as relevant.
The lot shall be deemed not to have met these
requirements, if the number of defectives found in the
first sample is greater than or equal to the corresponding
rejection number given in col 7 of Tables 9 or 10. If

C-4 IMPACT STRENGTH

C-4.1 Number of Test Specimens
For this purpose, the procedure adopted for sampling
as per Table 11.

Table 9 Scale of Sampling for Reversion, Stress Relief, Resistance to

Dichloromethane and Axial Shrinkage Tests
(for DN Up to and Including 110 mm)
(Clause C-3)
Sl
No.
(1)

Number of Pipes
in the Lot
(2)

i)

Up to 1 000

ii)

1 00 1 to 3 000

iii)

3 001 to 10 000

iv)

10 001 and above

Sample
Number
(3)
First
Second
First
Second
First
Second
First
Second

Sample
Size
(4)

Cumulative
Sample Size
(5)

Acceptance
Number
(6)

Rejection
Number
(7)

5
5
8
8
13
13
20
20

5
10
8
16
13
26
20
40

0
1
0
1
0
1
0
3

2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4

Table 10 Scale of Sampling for Reversion, Stress Relief, Resistance to

Dichloromethane and Axial Shrinkage Tests
(for DN Above 110 mm)
(Clause C-3)
Sl
No.
(1)

Number of Pipes
in the Lot
(2)

i)

Up to 3 000

ii)

3 001 to 10 000

iii)

10 001 and above

Sample
Number
(3)
First
Second
First
Second
First
Second

Sample Size
(4)

Cumulative
Sample Size
(5)

Acceptance
Number
(6)

Rejection
Number
(7)

3
3
5
5
8
8

3
6
5
10
8
16

0
1
0
1
0
1

2
2
2
2
2
2

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C-5 TENSILE STRENGTH

lot to the requirements for water tightness, the number

of pipes to be taken from the lot shall be in accordance
to Table 12.

C-5.1 Number of Test Specimens

For this purpose, the procedure adopted for sampling
as per Table 11.

C-6.3 The pipes shall be taken at random from the lot

in accordance with the procedure given in C-2.2.

C-6 WATER TIGHTNESS TEST

C-6.4 The lot shall be considered to have met the

requirement for this test; if the number of test samples
failing in this requirement is equal to the
corresponding acceptance number given to in col 4 of
Table 12.

C-6.1 The lot having been found satisfactory

according to C-2 to C-4 shall be subjected to the test.
C-6.2 For determining the conformity of pipes in the

Table 11 Scale of Sampling for Resistance to External Blows at 0C (Impact Test) and Tensile Test
(for DN 40 to 315 mm)
(Clauses C-4.1 and C-5.1)
Sl
No.
(1)

Number of
Pipes in the Lot
(2)

i)

Up to 3 000

ii)

3 001 to 10 000

iii)

10 001 and
above

Sample
Number
(3)

Sample
Size
(4)

Cumulative Sample
Size
(5)

Acceptance
Number
(6)

Rejection
Number
(7)

3
3
5
5
8
8

3
6
5
10
8
16

0
1
0
1
0
1

2
2
2
2
2
2

First
Second
First
Second
First
Second

Table 12 Scale of Sampling for Water Tightness of Joints

(Clauses C-6.2 and C-6.4)
Sl No.
(1)

Number of Pipes in the Lot

(2)

Sample Size
(3)

Acceptance Number
(4)

i)
ii)
iii)

Up to 3 000
3 001 to 10 000
10 001 and above

2
3
5

0
0
0

ANNEX D
(Foreword)
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
Plastic Piping System Sectional Committee, CED 50
Organization

Representative(s)

Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology, Chennai

DR S. K. NAYAK (Chairman)

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd, New Delhi

CHIEF ENGINEER (CIVIL)

SHRI A. K. NAGAR (Alternate)

Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee

DR S. P. AGARWAL
SHRI AJAY SINGH (Alternate)

Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology, Chennai

DR K. PALANIVELU
SHRI R. K. DWIVEDI (Alternate)

Central Public Health Environmental Engineering Organization,

New Delhi

ADVISER (PHE)
ASSISTANT ADVISER (PHE) (Alternate)

Central Public Works Department, New Delhi

CHIEF ENGINEER (DESIGN )

SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER (S&S) (Alternate)

IS 13592 : 2013
Organization

Representative(s)

Chemplast Sanmar Ltd, Chennai

SHRI R. KUMAR

Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board, Chennai

SHRI S. RANGANATHAN
SHRI V. SIVAKUMARAN (Alternate)

Chloroplast, Ernakulam

SHRI N. SURESH
SHRI T. S. MANOJ (Alternate)

Delhi Development Authority, New Delhi

SUPERINTENDING E NGINEER (D)

EXECUTIVE ENGINEER (R&D) (Alternate)

Delhi Jal Board, New Delhi

ENGINEER-IN-C HIEF (W ATER)

CHIEF ENGINEER (Civil-II) (Alternate)

Directorate General of Supplies & Disposals, Mumbai

SHRI A. K. JAIN
SHRI A. K. M. KASHYAP (Alternate)

Engineer-in-Chiefs Branch, New Delhi

SHRI S. K. AGGARWAL
SHRI A. K. RAY (Alternate)

EPC Industries Pvt Limited, Nasik

SHRI K. L. KHANNA
SHRI K. G. SOMAN (Alternate)

Finolex Industries Limited, Pune

SHRI V. V. KHANDEKAR
SHRI S. B. SINGH (Alternate)

GAIL India Ltd, Noida

SHRI RAJNEESH YADAV

SHRI MANISH KHANDELWAL (Alternate)

Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd, Kolkata

SHRI RAJ K. DATTA

SHRI SUVOMOY GANGULY (Alternate)

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (Polymer Division), Panipat

SHRI ABHAY MULAY

SHRI R. V. PRABHU (Alternate)

Jain Irrigation System Limited, Jalgaon

DR H. C. MRUTHYUNJAYA
SHRI S. NARAYANASWAMY (Alternate)

Kolkata Municipal Corporation, Kolkata

SHRI D. K. SANYAL
SHRI A. K. BISWAS (Alternate)

Municipal Corporation of Greatermumbai, Mumbai

DEPUTY HYDRAULIC ENGINEER

EXECUTIVE ENGINEER (Alternate)

National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur

DR M. V. NANOTI
DR S. P. PANDE (Alternate)

Public Health Engineering Department, Jaipur

SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
EXECUTIVE ENGINEER (Alternate)

Reliance Industries Limited, Mumbai

SHRI S. V. RAJU
SHRI MIHIR BANERJI (Alternate)

RITES, New Delhi

SHRI C. K. SHARMA

Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Department, Orissa

REPRESENTATIVE

Supreme Industries Limited, Jalgaon

SHRI G. K. SAXENA
SHRI G. S. DIKONDWAR (Alternate)

Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board, Chennai

JOINT CHIEF E NGINEER (CONTRACT)

ENGINEERING DIRECTOR (Alternate)

In personal capacity (Plot No. 1763, 6th Avenue, Anna Nagar West
Chennai 600040)

SHRI G. K. SRINIVASAN

In personal capacity (A-59, Sector 35, Noida 201301)

SHRI KANWAR A. SINGH

BIS Directorate General

SHRI A. K. SAINI, Scientist F and Head (CED)

[Representing Director General (Ex-officio)]
Member Secretary
SHRI D. K. AGRAWAL
Scientist F (CED), BIS

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IS 13592 : 2013
PVC and ABS Piping System Subcommittee, CED 50 : 2
Organization

Representative(s)

In personal capacity (Plot No. 1763, 6th Avenue, Anna Nagar West,
Chennai 600040)

SHRI G. K. SRINIVASAN (Convener)

Ashirvad Enterprises, Bangaluru

SHRI DEEPAK PODDAR

SHRI L. N. PODDAR (Alternate)

Astral Poly Technik Ltd, Ahmedabad

SHRI SANDEEP ENGINEER

SHRI LALIT TRIVEDI (Alternate)

Central Ground Water Board, Haryana

REPRESENTATIVE

Central Institute of Plastic Engineering & Technology, Chennai

DR K. PALANIVELU
SHRI R. K. DWIVEDI (Alternate)

Central Public Works Department, New Delhi

CHIEF ENGINEER (CSQ))

EXECUTIVE ENGINEER (S&S) (Alternate)

Delhi Jal Board, New Delhi

ENGINEER-IN-C HIEF (W ATER)

CHIEF ENGINEER (CIVIL-III) (Alternate)

Delhi Test House, New Delhi

SHRI M. C. GOEL
SHRI G. D. GOEL (Alternate)

Department of Telecommunications, Hyderabad

SHRI V. L. VENKATARAMAN
SHRI P. ADINARAYANA (Alternate)

Directorate General of Supplies & Disposals, Kolkata

SHRI RAJENDER PRASAD

SHRI N. K. KAUSHAL (Alternate)

Finolex Industries Limited, Pune

SHRI V. V. KHANDEKAR
SHRI S. B. SINGH (Alternate)

Jain Irrigation Systems Limited, Jalgaon

SHRI S. NARAYANASWAMI
SHRI M. R. KHARUL (Alternate)

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited, New Delhi

SUPERINTENDING E NGINEER (CIVIL )

SHRI M. K. SINGHAL (Alternate)

Municipal Corporation of Greatermumbai, Mumbai

DEPUTY HYDRAULIC ENGINEER

Reliance Industries Limited, Mumbai

SHRI RAVI KUMAR

SHRI S. M. DIWAN (Alternate)

Rex Polyextrusion Limited, Sangli

SHRI S. B. DANDEKAR
SHRI C. B. DANDEKAR (Alternate)

RITES, New Delhi

SHRI C. K. SHARMA

Supreme Industries, Jalgaon

SHRI G. K. SAXENA
SHRI G. S. DIKONDWAR (Alternate)

Tamil Nadu Water Supply & Drainage Board, Chennai

ENGINEER-IN-CHIEF
JOINT CHIEF ENGINEER (MATERIAL) (Alternate)

Telecommunications Consultants India Limited, New Delhi

SHRI S. N. JHA
SHRI M. K. SRIVASTAVA (Alternate)

In personal capacity (A-59, Sector 35, Noida 201301)

SHRI KANWAR A. SINGH

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