IS 12709 : 1994 Specification for glass-fibre reinforced plastic (GRP) pipes joints and fittings for use for potable water supply

1 Scope

1.1 This specification covers requirements for materials,dimensions, classification, testing and type of joints ofmachine-made pipes with glass fiber reinforced thermosetting resinwith or without aggregate filler having nominal diameter from 200mm to 3 000 mm for use at pressure up to 1 500 kPa for conveyanceof potable water.

1.2 Provisions relating 10 fittings fabricated from GRP pipes orby moulding process have also been covered.

2 References

IS 5382 : 1985Rubber sealing rings for gas mains, water mains andsewers

IS 6746 : 1994Unsaturated polyester resin systems for low pressurefiber reinforced plastic

IS 9845 : 1986Method of analysis for the determination of and/oroverall migration of constituents of plastic materialsand articals intended to come into contact withfoodstuffs

IS 11273 : 1992Woven roving fabrics of `E glass fibre

IS 11320 : 1985Glass fibre rovings for the reinforcement of polyesterand epoxide resin systems

IS 11551 : 1986Glass fiber chopped strand mat for the reinforcement ofpolyester resin system