ASTM F1947
Standard Practice for Installation of Folded Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe into Existing Sewers and Conduits
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ASTM F1947 is the ASTM standard that covers the installation of folded poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) pipe into existing sewers and conduits. It provides a technical reference for a rehabilitation method that places new PVC pipe within an existing line, helping support consistent installation practices and project planning. For owners, contractors, and engineers, this standard matters because it helps define a recognized approach for lining or renewing existing underground conveyance systems with a folded PVC product.
What is ASTM F1947?
ASTM F1947 is a standard practice focused on the installation of folded PVC pipe in existing sewers and conduits. As a practice standard, it is intended to guide how the material is installed rather than to describe a full design package for every project. The document is relevant where folded pipe is used as a rehabilitation solution inside an existing pipeline. ASTM F1947 helps establish a common technical framework for installation-related requirements and work methods associated with this type of trenchless or in-place renewal work.
Where is ASTM F1947 used?
This standard is commonly used in projects involving existing sewer lines and conduits that are being renewed with folded PVC pipe. It is most relevant to rehabilitation work where installation must take place within an existing underground carrier rather than through full replacement. ASTM F1947 may be used by utilities, design professionals, contractors, and inspectors involved in planning, specifying, or verifying installation procedures for this pipe rehabilitation method. It is especially useful when a project needs a clear reference for field execution and acceptance-related coordination.
Why is ASTM F1947 important?
ASTM F1947 is important because it supports consistency in how folded PVC pipe is installed into existing sewers and conduits. Using a recognized ASTM standard can help improve procurement clarity, field coordination, and quality control during rehabilitation work. It also gives project teams a shared technical basis for comparing methods and checking whether installation practices align with the expected standard. For infrastructure owners, this can reduce uncertainty and help support more reliable project outcomes.
- Folded PVC pipe installation
- Existing sewer and conduit rehabilitation
- Installation practice reference
- Field consistency and quality control
- Technical basis for procurement and inspection
- Publication Date: 2021-08-27
- Publisher: ASTM
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