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PPI TN-27/2009 Frequently Asked Questions HDPE Pipe for Water Distribution and Transmission Applications
PPI TN-27: Frequently Asked Questions HDPE Pipe for Water Distribution and Transmission Applications Foreword This report was developed and published with the technical help and financial support of the members of the PPI (Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc.). The members have shown their interest in quality products by assisting independent standards-making and user organizations in the development of standards, and also by developing reports on an industry-wide basis to help engineers, code officials, specifying groups, and users. The purpose of this technical note is to provide answers to commonly asked questions about use of HDPE (high density polyethylene) piping systems for water applications. This report has been prepared by PPI as a service to the industry. The information in this report is offered in good faith and believed to be accurate at the time of its preparation, but is offered without any warranty, expressed or implied, including WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Any reference to or testing of a particular proprietary product should not be construed as an endorsement by PPI, which does not endorse the proprietary products or processes of any manufacturer. The information in this report is offered for consideration by industry members in fulfilling their own compliance responsibilities. PPI assumes no responsibility for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. PPI intends to revise this report from time to time, in response to comments and suggestions from users of the report. Please send suggestions of improvements to PPI. Information on other publications can be obtained by contacting PPI directly or visiting the web site. The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. http://www.plasticpipe.org
November 2009
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PPI TN-27: Frequently Asked Questions HDPE Pipe for Water Distribution and Transmission
PPI TN-27: Frequently Asked Questions HDPE Pipe for Water Distribution and Transmission Applications Foreword This report was developed and published with the technical help and financial support of the members of the PPI (Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc.). The members have shown their interest in quality products by assisting independent standards-making and user organizations in the development of standards, and also by developing reports on an industry-wide basis to help engineers, code officials, specifying groups, and users. The purpose of this technical note is to provide answers to commonly asked questions about use of HDPE (high density polyethylene) piping systems for water applications. This report has been prepared by PPI as a service to the industry. The information in this report is offered in good faith and believed to be accurate at the time of its preparation, but is offered without any warranty, expressed or implied, including WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Any reference to or testing of a particular proprietary product should not be construed as an endorsement by PPI, which does not endorse the proprietary products or processes of any manufacturer. The information in this report is offered for consideration by industry members in fulfilling their own compliance responsibilities. PPI assumes no responsibility for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. PPI intends to revise this report from time to time, in response to comments and suggestions from users of the report. Please send suggestions of improvements to PPI. Information on other publications can be obtained by contacting PPI directly or visiting the web site. The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. http://www.plasticpipe.org
November 2009
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PPI TN-27: Frequently Asked Questions HDPE Pipe for Water Distribution and Transmission