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Abstract

Sets out requirements for materials, dimensions and performance for polybutylene pipe for hot and cold water applications (metric series), including domestic, industrial and agricultural purposes.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee PL-006 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 27 April 2017.
The following are represented on Technical Committee PL-006:
Association of Accredited Certification Bodies
Australian Building Codes Board
Energy Networks Australia
Engineers Australia
New Zealand Employers and Manufacturers Association (Central)
Plastics Industry Pipe Association of Australia
Plastics New Zealand
Plumbing Products Industry Group
Water New Zealand
Water Services Association of Australia

Scope

This Standard specifies materials, dimensions and performance requirements for polybutylene pipe for hot and cold water applications, including domestic, industrial and agricultural purposes.
In the interests of serviceability of the pipe, and irrespective of the calculated minimum wall thickness, a minimum wall thickness of 1.6 mm is intended for pipes joined together with mechanical fittings and 2.2 mm is intended for pipes joined together by fusion.
NOTES:
1 Polybutylene undergoes a crystalline transition after it has cooled from the molten state. As a consequence, pipe manufactured to this Standard will not have achieved its full strength until 10 days after the date of manufacture, i.e., the date stamped on the pipe. Precautions should be taken to ensure that pipe is not released from the manufacturer’s control prematurely and installed before gaining full strength.
2 Polybutylene pipe manufactured in accordance with this Standard is only considered suitable for use in situations exposed to indirect sunlight if it is stabilized against ultraviolet degradation. The only allowable method of stabilization is by the addition of 2.25 (0.25( of carbon black. Polybutylene pipe should never be used in situations where pipe is continuously exposed to direct sunlight.
3 Polybutylene pipe manufactured in accordance with this Standard is intended to be used with fittings complying with AS 5082.2. Joining polybutylene pipe by means of solvent cement is not satisfactory.
4 Type tests specified in Clauses 9.1, 9.4, 9.7, 10.2 and 10.3 are tests performed on pipe, following the crystalline transition time, to assess compliance of finished product with this Standard; however, it may also be convenient for product manufacturers to use those tests for quality control purposes during manufacture.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 19/05/2017. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2017 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 19/05/2017
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ISBN
Committee	PL-006
Supersedes	DR 05541 CP