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Chapter 8 - Dist ribution <strong>Systems</strong>8.0. Materials.8.0.1. Standards and materials selection.Pipes shall con<strong>for</strong>m to the latest edition of the AWWA, ASTM, Plastic PipeInstitute (PPI), or UniBell Plastic Pipe Association standards orrecommendations. Fittings, valves, and fire hydrants shall con<strong>for</strong>m to thelatest standards issued by the AWWA and shall be certified by NSF <strong>for</strong> use indrinking water. Special attention shall be given to selecting pipe materialsthat will protect against both internal and external pipe corrosion. PVC pipesthat are less than three inches in diameter must be at least Class 200 andcon<strong>for</strong>m to SDR-21. PVC pipes three inches through 12 inches in diametershall be no less than Class 160 and con<strong>for</strong>m to SDR-26. Pipes, fittings, andappurtenances containing more than 8 percent lead shall not be used.8.0.2 Permeation of pipe walls.In areas that are contaminated with organic chemicals, permeation of organicchemicals into the water system shall be prevented by using non-permeablematerials <strong>for</strong> all portions of the water system including pipe, fittings, serviceconnections, and hydrant leads.8.0.3. Used materialsOnly water mains that been used previously <strong>for</strong> conveying potable water maybe reused, and must meet the above standards and have been practicallyrestored to their original condition.8.0.4. Joints.Packing and jointing materials used in the joints of pipe shall con<strong>for</strong>m to thelatest edition of the AWWA standards. Pipe having mechanical joints orslip-on joints with rubber gaskets is preferred.8.1. <strong>Water</strong> Main <strong>Design</strong>8.1.1. Pressure.All water mains shall be sized in accordance with a hydraulic analysis basedon flow demands and pressure requirements. <strong>The</strong> system shall be designed tomaintain a minimum pressure of 35 psi at ground level at all points in thedistribution system under all conditions of design flow not including fire flow,except that the department may approve a minimum design pressure of 20 psiAug. 29, 2003Page 149

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