IS 14787 : 2000 Unplasticized PVC Pipes (Ducts) and Fittings for Underground Telecommunications Cable Installation - Specification

1 Scope

This Indian Standard covers the requirements of unplasticizedpolyvinyl chloride (UPVC) pipes and fittings for use as cable ductsfor underground telecommunication cable installation.

2 References

IS 456 :1978Code of practice for plain andreinforced concrete

IS 1070 :1992Reagent grade water

IS 4669 :1968Methods of test for polyvinyl chlorideresins

IS 4905 :1968Method of random sampling

IS 6307 :1985Specification for rigid PVC sheets

IS7634Code of practice for plastic pipe workfor potable water supplies:

Part 1 :1975Choice of materials and generalrecommendation

Part 3 :1975Laying and jointing of UPVC pipes

IS 8543 : Part 4 : Sec 1 :1984 Methods of testing of plastics:Part 4 Short term mechanicalproperties,Section 1 Determination of tensileproperties

IS12235Method of test for unplasticized PVCpipes for potable water supplies:

Part 1 :1986Method of measurement of outsidediameter

Part 2 :1986Measurement of wall thickness

Part 5 :1986Reversion test

Part 6 :1986Stress relief test

IS 13360 : Part 3 : Sec 1 :1995 Plastics - Methods of testing:Part 3, Physical and dimensionalproperties,Section 1 Determination of density andrelative density of non-cellularplastics