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Plastics Technical Manual
GENERAL INFORMATION
System: PVC D 2729 Sewer and Drain Pipe
Scope: This specification covers PVC D 2729 Sewer Pipe for drainage applications. This pipe is intended for
drainage applications where the operating temperature will not exceed 140°F.
Specification: Pipe shall be manufactured from virgin rigid PVC (polyvinyl chloride) vinyl compounds with a Cell Class
of12454asidentiedinASTMD1784.
 PVCD2729SewerPipedimensionsandphysicalpropertiesshallconformtoASTMD2729.Allpipe
shallbemanufacturedintheUnitedStates.
Installation shall comply with the latest installation instructions published by Charlotte Pipe and Found-
ry and shall conform to all applicable plumbing, building, and fire code requirements. Buried pipe shall
beinstalledinaccordancewithASTMD2321andASTMF1668.Solventcementjointsshallbemade
inatwostepprocesswithprimerconformingtoASTMF656andsolventcementconformingtoASTM
D 2564. The system shall be protected from chemical agents, fire stopping materials, thread sealant,
plasticizedvinyl products, orotheraggressivechemicalagents notcompatiblewithPVCcompounds.
Systemsshallbehydrostaticallytestedafterinstallation.WARNING!Nevertestwithortransport/store
compressed air or gas in PVC pipe or fittings.
Referenced Standards*:
 ASTMD1784 RigidVinylCompounds
 ASTMD2729 PVCSewerPipe
 ASTMD2564 SolventCementsforPVCPipeandFittings
 ASTMF656 PrimerforPVCPipeandFittings
 ASTMD2321 UndergroundInstallationofThermoplasticPipe(non-pressureapplications)
 ASTMF656 PrimersforPVCPipeandFittings
 ASTMF1668 ProceduresforBuriedPlasticPipe
 *Note:Latestrevisionofeachstandardapplies.
 3” PVC30030 10903 Solid 3.250 0.070 810 52.8
 3” PVC30030P 11814 Perforated 3.250 0.070 810 52.8
 4” PVC30040 10905 Solid 4.215 0.075 500 70.4
 4” PVC30040P 11815 Perforated 4.215 0.075 500 70.4
PVC Sewer and Drain ASTM D 2729
Nominal UPC O.D. Min. Wall Wt/100’
Size Part No. 611942- Type (In.) (In.) Ft/Skid (Lbs.)
Short Specification:
 PipeshallbemanufacturedfromPVCcompoundwithacellclassof12454perASTMD1784.Pipe
dimensionsandphysicalpropertiesshallconformtoASTMD2729.
 Allpipetobeproducedbyasinglemanufacturerandtobeinstalledinaccordancewithmanufacturer’s
recommendations and all applicable code requirements. Solvent cements shall conform to ASTM D
2564,primershallconform to ASTMF656.ThepipeistobemanufacturedbyCharlottePipeand
Foundry Company and is intended for drainage applications where the temperature will not exceed
140°F.
Perforation Detail
2-Hole 120 Degree
Product Specifications