Preface 

This is the seventh edition in the form of a compendium of the CSA B181 and CSA B182 series of Standards, published as CSA B1800, Thermoplastic nonpressure piping compendium . It supersedes the previous editions of the compendium, published in 2018, 2015, 2011, 2006, 2002, and 1999. It consists of the following Standards: 

 the fifth edition of CSA B181.0, Definitions, general requirements, and methods of testing for thermoplastic nonpressure piping, which supersedes the previous editions published in 2018, 2015, 2011, and 2006; 

 the twelfth edition of CSA B181.1, Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) drain, waste, and vent pipe and pipe fittings, which supersedes the previous editions published in 2018, 2015, 2011, 2006, 2002, 1999, 1996, 1990, 1985, 1973, and 1967; 

 the thirteenth edition of CSA B181.2, Polyvinylchloride (PVC) and chlorinated polyvinylchloride (CPVC) drain, waste, and vent pipe and pipe fittings, which supersedes the previous editions published in 2018, 2015, 2011, 2006, 2002, 1999, 1996, 1990, 1987, 1985, 1973, and 1967; 

 the ninth edition of CSA B181.3, Polyolefin and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) laboratory drainage systems, which supersedes the previous editions published in 2018, 2015, 2011, 2006, 2002, 1999, 1986, and 1971; 

 the ninth edition of CSA B181.5, Coextruded acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene/polyvinylchloride (ABS/PVC) drain, waste, and vent pipe, which supersedes the previous editions published in 2018, 2015, 2011, 2006, 2002, 1999, 1995, and 1994; 

 the thirteenth edition of CSA B182.1, Plastic drain and sewer pipe and pipe fittings, which supersedes the previous editions published in 2018, 2015, 2011, 2006, 2002, 1999, 1996, 1992, 1987, 1983, 1977, and 1967; 

 the tenth edition of CSA B182.2, PSM type polyvinylchloride (PVC) sewer pipe and fittings, which supersedes the previous editions published in 2018, 2015, 2011, 2006, 2002, 1999, 1995, 1990, and 1983; 

 the eleventh edition of CSA B182.4, Profile polyvinylchloride (PVC) sewer pipe and fittings, which supersedes the previous editions published in 2018, 2015, 2011, 2006, 2002, 1999, 1997, 1992, 1990, and 1983; 

 the eighth edition of CSA B182.6, Profile polyethylene (PE) sewer pipe and fittings for leak-proof sewer applications, which supersedes the previous editions published in 2018, 2015, 2011, 2006, 2002, 1999, and 1992; 

 the sixth edition of CSA B182.8, Profile polyethylene (PE) storm sewer and drainage pipe and fittings, which supersedes the previous editions published in 2018, 2015, 2011, 2006, and 2002; 

 the ninth edition of CSA B182.11, Standard practice for the installation of thermoplastic drain, storm, and sewer pipe and fittings, which supersedes the previous editions published in 2018, 2015, 2011, 2006, 2002, 1999, 1995, and 1967; 

 the fourth edition of CSA B182.13, Profile polypropylene (PP) sewer pipe and fittings for leak-proof sewer applications, which supersedes the previous editions published in 2018, 2015 and 2011; 

 the third edition of CSA B182.14, Profile steel reinforced polyethylene (SRPE) storm sewer pipe and fittings, which supersedes the previous edition published in 2018 and 2015; and 

 the third edition of CSA B182.15, Profile steel reinforced polyethylene (SRPE) sewer pipe and fittings, which supersedes the previous edition published in 2018 and 2015. The major changes in this new edition are 

 clarification that venting of combustion gases is not covered by CSA B181.0, CSA B181.1, and CSA B181.2; 

 clarification that carbon black dispersion is applicable only to pipe in CSA B181.1; 

 revision to the number of specimens to dimension in CSA B181.1, CSA B181.2, CSA B181.3, CSA B182.1, and CSA B182.2; 

 revision to the weld integrity test in CSA B182.6, CSA B182.8, CSA B182.13, CSA B182.14, and CSA B182.15; 

 removal of the airtightness test in CSA B182.6, CSA B182.8, CSA B182.13, CSA B182.14, and CSA B182.15; 

 revision to the specimen requirements for the pipe stiffness and compression strength tests in CSA B182.6, CSA B182.8, and CSA B182.13; 

 revision to the base inside diameter requirements in Table B.1 of CSA B182.6 and CSA B182.8 and Tables B.1 and B.2 in CSA B182.13; 

 revision to the scope and additional requirements included for recycled materials in CSA B182.8; and 

 revision to the PE compound requirements in CSA B182.8. These Standards have been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. They have been published as National Standards of Canada by CSA Group. 

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CSA B181.0:21 - Definitions, general requirements, and methods of testing for thermoplastic nonpressure piping 

Scope 

1.1 Scope of the B1800 compendium This Standard covers thermoplastic nonpressure piping, including a) drain, waste, and vent pipe and pipe fittings; b) sewer and storm pipe and pipe fittings; and c) accessories such as factory-assembled expansion joints, closet flanges, backwater valves, and cleanouts. Note: This Standard does not specify requirements for venting of combustion gases. In Canada, ULC S636 specifies testing and marking requirements for pipe, fittings, and accessories intended for venting of combustion gases. In the United States, UL 1738 specifies testing and marking requirements for pipe, fittings, and accessories intended for venting of combustion gases. 

1.2 Scope of this Standard This Standard specifies general requirements for compounds and for manufactured pipe and pipe fittings, the relevant test methods, and marking requirements. 

1.3 Intent of this Standard This Standard is intended to be used in conjunction with one of the other Standards in the CSA B181 or CSA B182 series to form a complete Standard for a particular product. 

1.4 Terminology In this Standard, shall is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; should is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and may is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application. 

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CSA B181.1:21 - Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) drain, waste, and vent pipe and pipe fittings 

Scope 

1.1 General This Standard specifies requirements for acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) drain, waste, and vent (DWV) pipe, pipe fittings, and accessories such as factory-assembled expansion joints, closet flanges, and backwater valves. Notes: 1) Recommended installation practices for ABS-DWV pipe are specified in Annex A. Use of these recommended practices can help to ensure proper installation and optimum service life. 2) The maximum pressure used to test DWV installations should be 100 kPa (see Clause A.5.2). 3) This Standard does not specify requirements for venting of combustion gases. In Canada, ULC S636 specifies testing and marking requirements for pipe, fittings and accessories intended for venting of combustion gases. In the United States, UL 1738 specifies testing and marking requirements for pipe, fittings, and accessories intended for venting of combustion gases. 

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CSA B181.2:21 - Polyvinylchloride (PVC) and chlorinated polyvinylchloride (CPVC) drain, waste, and vent pipe and pipe fittings 

Scope 1.1 General This Standard specifies requirements for polyvinylchloride (PVC) and chlorinated polyvinylchloride (CPVC) drain, waste, and vent (DWV) pipe, pipe fittings, and accessories such as factory-assembled expansion joints, closet flanges, backwater valves, and fire-stop fittings*. * The fire stop is for use in fire separations only. It can be subject to code requirements not covered in this Standard. See the definition of Fire-stop fitting in Clause 3.1 of CSA B181.0. Notes: 1) Recommended installation practices for PVC-DWV pipe are specified in Annex A. Following these practices will help ensure proper installation and optimum service life. 2) The maximum pressure used to test DWV installations should be 100 kPa (see Clause A.5.2). 3) This Standard does not specify requirements for venting of combustion gases. In Canada, ULC S636 specifies testing and marking requirements for pipe, fittings and accessories intended for venting of combustion gases. In the United States, UL 1738 specifies testing and marking requirements for pipe, fittings, and accessories intended for venting of combustion gases. 

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CSA B181.3:21 - Polyolefin and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) laboratory drainage systems 

Scope 

1.1 General This Standard specifies requirements for compounds, pipe, and fittings used in polyolefin and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) laboratory drainage systems for corrosive applications. Notes: 1) Polyolefin includes both PE and PP plastics. 2) PVDF includes emulsion or suspension polymerization of vinylidene fluoride, and copolymers of vinylidene and hexafluoropropylene produced by emulsion or suspension. 3) Other thermoplastics may be certified to this Standard provided that they comply with the requirements specified in this Standard. 

1.2 Joining method Pipe and fittings covered in this Standard are intended to be joined by heat fusion using joining equipment supplied by the manufacturer. 

1.3 Transitioning between different manufacturers products This Standard is not intended to provide for interchangeability between plastic pipe and fittings from different manufacturers, but it does allow for transition fittings used to join one manufacturers product to anothers, provided that the joining technique is other than heat fusion. Note: For guidance on fusion joints and aboveground and underground installations, refer to Annex A. 

1.4 Differing or additional characteristics Polyolefin laboratory drainage systems having characteristics differing from or additional to those covered by this Standard should be investigated to determine whether they comply with the intent of this Standard. 

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CSA B181.5:21 - Coextruded acrylonitrile-butadiene- styrene/polyvinylchloride (ABS/PVC) drain, waste, and vent pipe 

Scope 1.1 General This Standard specifies requirements for coextruded thermoplastic drain, waste, and vent (DWV) pipe with an outer layer of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) and an inner layer of polyvinylchloride (PVC) or with outer and inner layers of ABS and a core of PVC. 

1.2 Intent of this Standard Pipe manufactured in accordance with this Standard is intended to be used with fittings, accessories, and solvent cement that comply with the requirements of CSA B181.1. Note: Recommended storage, handling, and installation practices for coextruded ABS/PVC-DWV pipe are provided in Annex A of CSA B181.1. Use of these recommended practices can help to ensure proper installation and optimum service life. 

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CSA B182.1:21 - Plastic drain and sewer pipe and pipe fittings 

Scope 

1.1 General This Standard specifies requirements for a) plastic drain and sewer pipe and plastic pipe fittings with pipe stiffness of 275, 320, or 625 kPa, including single-wall, coextruded, and coextruded dual-wall pipe with a smooth interior; b) single-wall, non-corrugated, perforated plastic pipe and plastic pipe fittings with a pipe stiffness of 200 kPa; c) coextruded dual-wall perforated plastic pipe with a smooth interior, corrugated exterior, and a pipe stiffness of 200 kPa; and d) solvent cement. Notes: 1) Industrial waste disposal lines should be installed only with the approval of the authority having jurisdiction because chemicals not commonly found in drains and sewers, and temperatures greater than 60 °C, can be encountered. 2) Guidance on the relationship between pipe stiffness and the end use of the pipe is given in Annex A. 

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CSA B182.2:21 - PSM type polyvinylchloride (PVC) sewer pipe and fittings 

Scope 

1.1 General This Standard specifies requirements for SDR 26, 28, 35, and 41 PSM type polyvinylchloride (PVC) sewer pipe and fittings. Notes: 1) Industrial waste disposal lines should be installed only with the approval of the authority having jurisdiction because chemicals not commonly found in drains and sewers, and temperatures greater than 60 °C, can be encountered. 2) Nominal pipe size is indicated by an NPS designation, and actual dimensions are given in millimetres. For example, an NPS-10 pipe will be nominally 10 in in diameter. 3) See the definition of PSM in Clause 3.1 of CSA B181.0. 1.2 Multilayer construction Pipe manufactured to this Standard may have multilayer construction, and the middle layer may have reprocessed-recycled content. Note: In this Standard, the term multilayer refers to pipe having three layers. 

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CSA B182.4:21 - Profile polyvinylchloride (PVC) sewer pipe and fittings 

Scope 1.1 General This Standard specifies requirements for profile polyvinylchloride (PVC) sewer pipe and fittings of pipe stiffness 70 and 320 (PS70 and PS320), based on controlled inside diameter. Notes: 1) Pipe and fittings manufactured in accordance with this Standard should be installed in accordance with CSA B182.11. 2) Industrial waste disposal lines should be installed only with the approval of the authority having jurisdiction because chemicals not commonly found in drains and sewers, and temperatures greater than 60 °C, can be encountered. 3) When PS70 pipe is used, the appropriate authority having jurisdiction should be consulted. 

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CSA B182.6:21 - Profile polyethylene (PE) sewer pipe and fittings for leak-proof sewer applications 

Scope 

1.1 General This Standard specifies requirements for profile polyethylene (PE) sewer pipe and fittings for leak-proof applications (e.g., sanitary sewer and other gravity-flow applications). Profile wall pipe includes both open and closed profile with smooth interiors and sizes based on controlled inside diameter. Open profile pipe is of an annular construction. Closed profile pipe is of an annular or helical construction. Notes: 1) Pipe and fittings manufactured in accordance with this Standard should be installed in accordance with CSA B182.11. 2) Refer to Annex A for recommended quality control test frequencies. 3) Refer to Annex C for fitting patterns of the lay length of fittings covered by this Standard. 4) Annex D should be followed to ensure that the requested products are described adequately. 

1.2 Exclusion This Standard does not cover helical open profile pipe. Note: The ESCR requirements of this Standard can be unsuitable for helical open profile pipe. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

CSA B182.8:21 - Profile polyethylene (PE) storm sewer and drainage pipe and fittings 

Scope 1.1 General This Standard specifies requirements for profile polyethylene (PE) storm sewer and drainage pipe and fittings for gasketed and non-gasketed leak-proof applications. The products covered under this Standard may be manufactured using either virgin or recycled (post-industrial or post-consumer) materials. Profile wall pipe includes both open and closed profile with smooth interiors and sizes based on controlled inside diameter. Open profile pipe is of an annular construction. Closed profile pipe is of an annular or helical construction. Notes: 1) Pipe and fittings manufactured in accordance with this Standard should be installed in accordance with CSA B182.11. 2) Refer to Annex A for recommended quality control test frequencies. 3) Refer to Annex G for additional minimum quality control test frequencies for pipes made with recycled materials. 4) Refer to Annex C for fitting patterns of the lay length of fittings covered by this Standard. 5) Annex F should be followed to ensure that the requested products are described adequately. 1.2 Exclusion 1 This Standard does not cover helical open profile pipe. Note: The ESCR requirements of this Standard can be unsuitable for helical open profile pipe. 1.3 Exclusion 2 This Standard does not cover 210 kPa pipe in sizes smaller than NPS-12. 

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CSA B182.11:21 - Standard practice for the installation of thermoplastic drain, storm, and sewer pipe and fittings 

Scope 1.1 General This Standard specifies requirements for the installation and testing of thermoplastic and steel- reinforced PE pipes used for the conveyance of drain, storm, and sanitary effluent in gravity-flow systems. Note: Users of this Standard should recognize that installation specifications cover a broad range of conditions for thermoplastic pipe. The engineer should tailor the installation specifications to special conditions and the contract documents. The documentation should specify any work or materials not covered by this Standard. 

1.2 Applicability This Standard applies to pipe manufactured in accordance with CSA B182.1, CSA B182.2, CSA B182.4, CSA B182.6, CSA B182.8, CSA B182.13, CSA B182.14, and CSA B182.15. 1.3 Exclusions This Standard does not apply to pipe manufactured in accordance with CSA B181.1, CSA B181.2, CSA B181.3, and CSA B181.5. For the installation practice of pipe manufactured in accordance with a) CSA B181.1 and CSA B181.5, see Annex A of CSA B181.1; b) CSA B181.2, see Annex A of CSA B181.2; and c) CSA B181.3, consult the manufacturer. 

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CSA B182.13:21 - Profile polypropylene (PP) sewer pipe and fittings for leak-proof sewer applications 

Scope 1.1 General This Standard specifies requirements for profile polypropylene (PP) sewer pipe and fittings for leak- proof applications (e.g., sanitary sewer and other gravity-flow applications). Profile wall pipe includes both open and closed profile with smooth interiors and sizes based on controlled inside diameter. Open and closed profile pipe are both of an annular construction, but not compatible or interchangeable due to structural differences in profile geometries. Notes: 1) Pipe and fittings manufactured in accordance with this Standard should be installed in accordance with CSA B182.11. 2) Refer to Annex A for recommended quality control test frequencies. 3) Refer to Annex B for base inside diameters. 4) Refer to Annex C for fitting patterns of the lay length of fittings covered by this Standard. 5) Annex D should be followed to ensure that the requested products are described adequately. 6) Appropriate structural design criteria for PP sewer pipe can be found in ASTM F2736 and ASTM F2764/ F2764M. ASTM F2736 covers 12 to 30 NPS open profile pipe and ASTM F2764/F2764M covers 30 to 60 NPS closed profile pipe. 

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CSA B182.14:21 - Profile steel reinforced polyethylene (SRPE) storm sewer pipe and fittings 

Scope 1.1 General This Standard specifies requirements for profile steel reinforced polyethylene (SRPE) sewer pipe and fittings for storm sewer, and other gravity-flow applications. Profile wall pipe in this Standard includes open profile pipe of helical construction, with a smooth interior and sizes based on controlled inside diameter. The pipe can be perforated, for specific applications, as required. Notes: 1) Pipe and fittings manufactured in accordance with this Standard should be installed in accordance with CSA B182.11. 2) The structural design of this product should be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. 3) Refer to Annex A for recommended quality control test frequencies. 4) Refer to Annex B for base inside diameters used to determine installation deflection limits. 5) Refer to Annex C for fitting patterns covered by this Standard. 6) Refer to Annex D for examples of Type 3 non-gasketed coupling joints. 7) The ordering recommendations in Annex E should be followed to ensure that the requested products are described adequately. 

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CSA B182.15:21 - Profile steel reinforced polyethylene (SRPE) sewer pipe and fittings 

Scope 1.1 General This Standard specifies requirements for profile steel reinforced polyethylene (SRPE) sewer pipe and fittings for sanitary sewer and other gravity-flow applications. Profile wall pipe in this Standard includes open profile pipe of helical construction, with a smooth interior and sizes based on controlled inside diameter. The pipe can be perforated, for specific applications, as required. Notes: 1) Pipe and fittings manufactured in accordance with this Standard should be installed in accordance with CSA B182.11. 2) The structural design of this product should be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. 3) Refer to Annex A for recommended quality control test frequencies. 4) Refer to Annex B for base inside diameters used to determine installation deflection limits. 5) Refer to Annex C for fitting patterns covered by this Standard. 6) The ordering recommendations in Annex D should be followed to ensure that the requested products are described adequately.