November 2000

Process Industry Practices

Piping

PIP PN12PD0H01
Piping Material Specification 12PD0H01
FM Class 150, High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Fire Water (UL/FM Approved) (Underground)
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In an effort to minimize the cost of process industry facilities, this Practice has
been prepared from the technical requirements in the existing standards of major
industrial users, contractors, or standards organizations. By harmonizing these
technical requirements into a single set of Practices, administrative, application, and
engineering costs to both the purchaser and the manufacturer should be reduced. While
this Practice is expected to incorporate the majority of requirements of most users,
individual applications may involve requirements that will be appended to and take
precedence over this Practice. Determinations concerning fitness for purpose and
particular matters or application of the Practice to particular project or engineering
situations should not be made solely on information contained in these materials. The
use of trade names from time to time should not be viewed as an expression of
preference but rather recognized as normal usage in the trade. Other brands having the
same specifications are equally correct and may be substituted for those named. All
Practices or guidelines are intended to be consistent with applicable laws and
regulations including OSHA requirements. To the extent these Practices or guidelines
should conflict with OSHA or other applicable laws or regulations, such laws or
regulations must be followed. Consult an appropriate professional before applying or
acting on any material contained in or suggested by the Practice.

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 PIP PN12PD0H01
November 2000 Piping Material Specification Line Class 12PD0H01

SERVICE: Fire Water (UL/FM Approved) MATERIAL: High Density Polyethylene

(Underground) (HDPE) (Notes 87, 88, 89)
RATING CLASS: 150 PSI DESIGN CODE: NFPA 24
TEMPERATURE LIMIT: 32F to 140F STRESS RELIEF: Not Applicable
NOMINAL CORROSION ALLOWANCE: 0.000 in. TESTING and EXAMINATION: Per PIP PNSC0036 and NFPA 24

PRESSURE - TEMPERATURE RATINGS (90)

TEMP F 32 to 73 100 120 140
TEMP C 0 to 23 38 49 60

psig 150 125 100 80

kPag 1035 860 690 550

ITEM NOTES NPS SCH/RAT ENDS DESCRIPTION

PIPE
4 – 24 FM Class 150 PE HDPE (PE3408) ASTM D3350 - CL 345434C, FM
FITTINGS 72, 98
90 ELL 4 – 24 FM Class 150 PE HDPE (PE3408) ASTM D3350 - CL 345434C, FM
45 ELL 4 – 24 FM Class 150 PE HDPE (PE3408) ASTM D3350 - CL 345434C, FM
Tee, Full Size 4 – 24 FM Class 150 PE HDPE (PE3408) ASTM D3350 - CL 345434C, FM
Cap, Molded or 4 – 16 FM Class 150 PE or SW HDPE (PE3408) ASTM D3350 - CL 345434C, FM
Machined
Reducer (CONC) 4 – 24 FM Class 150 PE HDPE (PE3408) ASTM D3350 - CL 345434C, FM
Saddle (RED TEE) 4 – 12 FM Class 150 PE HDPE (PE3408) ASTM D3350 - CL 345434C, FM
Flange Adapter 92 4 – 24 FM Class 150 PE HDPE (PE3408) ASTM D3350 - CL 345434C, FM
Socket Coupling 115 4 – 24 FM Class 150 SW HDPE (PE3408) ASTM D3350 - CL 345434C, FM
VALVES
Gate 4 – 16 200 WWP FF CI body w/ resilient wedge, NRS, UL/FM GA12DC501
Gate 4 – 12 175 WWP FF CI body w/ bronze trim, NRS, UL/FM GA12DC502
Gate 14 150 WWP FF CI body w/ bronze trim, NRS, UL/FM GA12DC503
Lug Butterfly 91 4 – 12 175 WWP CI body w/ bronze disc, Buna-N ST, UL/FM BF12DC702
Lug Butterfly 91 14 – 24 150 WWP CI body w/ bronze disc, Buna-N ST, UL/FM BF12DC703
Butterfly 4 – 12 175 WWP FF CI body w/ CI disc, Buna-N ST, UL/FM BF12DC501
Butterfly 14 – 24 150 WWP FF CI body w/ CI disc, Buna-N ST, UL/FM BF12DC502
FLANGES 97
Lap Joint 93, 142 4 – 24 Class 150 DI, ASTM A536, grade range 60/40/18 to 65/45/12, ASME B16.42
GASKETS 68
4 – 24 Class 150 1/8" thick Neoprene, full face, 55 – 75 Durometer, Shore “A”
BOLTING 126
Bolts ASTM A307, GR B with ASTM A563, GR A heavy hex nuts

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PIP PN12PD0H01
Piping Material Specification Line Class 12PD0H01 November 2000

90° BRANCH CONNECTION

Legend and Chart

24 T
20 Z T
18 Q Z T
16 Q Q Z T
BRANCH SIZE

14 Q Q Q Z T
12 Q Q Q Q Z T
10 Q Q Q Q Q Z T
8 R R R R R R Z T
6 R R R R R R R Z T
4 Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Z T
24 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4
HEADER SIZE

Q Tee w/ Butt Weld Reducer(s)

R Reducing Tee/Branch Saddle or Tee w/ Butt Weld Reducer
T Full Size Tee
Z Tee w/ Butt Weld Reducer or Branch Saddle Reducing Tee

NOTES:
68 Bolting torque requirements shall be per gasket manufacturer’s recommendation. Retorquing shall be performed in accordance with PNSC0036,
Article 5.4.
72 Not all components available from all manufacturers in size ranges shown.
87 All HDPE pipe and pipe components shall be manufactured and supplied through a single (same) manufacturer.
88 HPDE materials shall not be used in hydrocarbon (2% concentration or greater) contaminated soil conditions.
89 HPDE shall be provided with long term UV protection (2 – 3% carbon black).
90 The effects of surge pressure on the system shall be reviewed for design velocities greater than 5 FPS.
91 Butterfly valves may require HDPE spacers on each side of valve to permit disc rotation.
92 Flange adapters shall be provided with a serrated sealing surface.
93 One edge of the backup ring shall be radiused or chamfered. This edge fits against the back of the flange adapter.
97 Buried metallic components, if used, shall be protected from corrosion by coating, cathodic protection, or other acceptable methods.
98 All fittings molded or fabricated shall meet the full pressure rating (FM Class 150). Fiberglass reinforcement (covered) of HDPE fittings is not
acceptable.
115 Integral wire electrofusion couplings installed per manufacturer’s instructions. Limit use to closure joints where butt fusion is not feasible.
126 Stainless steel flat washers shall be used between the nut and backup ring in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation.
142 Some manfucaturers have received FM approval of their piping systems based on using carbon steel lap joint flanges. Carbon steel lap joint flanges
are acceptable for use in systems for which FM approval is based on use of carbon steel lap joint flanges.

REFERENCES:
Process Industry Practices (PIP)
PIP PNF00200 - Vents, Drains, and Instrument Connection Details
PIP PNSMV033 - Bronze and Iron Gate Valve Descriptions
PIP PNSMV037 - Bronze and Iron Butterfly Valve Descriptions
PIP PNSC0036 - Installation of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Piping

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