Water Supply & DistributionQuestion 24 of 360
Which standard applies to cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing used in potable water distribution?
a.ASTM B88 for copper tube
b.ASTM A53 for steel pipe
c.ASTM D3034 for sewer pipe
d.ASTM F877 (PEX tubing system)
Explanation
PEX tubing systems are manufactured and listed to ASTM F877 (and companion PEX standards). ASTM B88 covers copper tube, A53 covers steel pipe, and D3034 covers PVC sewer pipe, none of which apply to PEX.
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