PIPING CODES AND STANDARDS

1. The American Petroleum Institute (API)

API 5L - Specification for Line Pipe
API 6D - Pipe Line Valves, End Closures, Connectors and Swivels
API 6F - Recommended Practice for Fire Test for valves
API 593 - Ductile Iron Plug Valves - Flanged Ends
API 598 - Valve Inspection and Test
API 600 - Steel Gate Valves
API 601 - Metallic Gaskets for Refinery Piping
API 602 - Compact Design Carbon Steel Gate Valves
API 604 - Ductile Iron Gate Valves - Flanged Ends
API 605 - Large Diameter Carbon Steel Flanges
API 607 - Fire Test for Soft Seated Ball Valves
API 609 - Butterfly Valves
API 1104 - Standard for Welding Pipeline and Facilities

2. The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)

AISI 410 - 13% Chromium Alloy Steel
AISI 304 - 18/8 Austenitic Stainless Steel
AISI 316 - 18/8/3 Austenitic Stainless Steel

3. American National Standard Institute (ANSI) and The American Society

for Mechanical Engineers (ASME
B31.1 - 2001 - Power Piping: Piping for industrial plants and marine
applications. This code prescribes minimum requirements for the design,
materials, fabrication, erection, test, and inspection of power and auxiliary
service piping systems for electric generation stations, industrial institutional
plants, central and district heating plants.
B31.2 - 1968 - Fuel Gas Piping : This has been withdrawn as a National
Standard and replaced by ANSI/NFPA Z223.1, but B31.2 is still available from
ASME and is a good reference for the design of gas piping systems (from the
meter to the appliance).
B31.3 - 2002 - Process Piping : Design of chemical and petroleum plants and
refineries processing chemicals and hydrocarbons, water and steam. This
Code contains rules for piping typically found in petroleum refineries;
chemical, pharmaceutical, textile, paper, semiconductor, and cryogenic
plants; and related processing plants and terminals. This Code prescribes
requirements for materials and components, design, fabrication, assembly,
erection, examination, inspection, and testing of piping. This Code applies to
piping for all fluids including:
Raw, intermediate, and finished chemicals
Petroleum products
Gas, steam, air and water
Fluidized solids
Refrigerants
Cryogenic fluids
B31.8 - 2003 - Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems : This Code
covers the design, fabrication, installation, inspection, and testing of pipeline
facilities used for the transportation of gas. This Code also covers safety
aspects of the operation and maintenance of those facilities.

B31.8S-2001 - 2002 - Managing System Integrity of Gas Pipelines : This

Standard applies to on-shore pipeline systems constructed with ferrous
 materials and that transport gas. Pipeline system means all parts of physical
facilities through which gas is transported, including pipe, valves,
appurtenances attached to pipe, compressor units, metering stations,
regulator stations, delivery stations, holders and fabricated assemblies. The
principles and processes embodied in integrity management are applicable to
all pipeline systems. This Standard is specifically designed to provide the
operator (as defined in section 13) with the information necessary to develop
and implement an effective integrity management program utilizing proven
industry practices and processes. The processes and approaches within this
Standard are applicable to the entire pipeline system.
B31.9 - 1996 - Building Services Piping : This Code Section has rules for the
piping in industrial, institutional, commercial and public buildings, and multi-
unit residences, which does not require the range of sizes, pressures, and
temperatures covered in B31.1. This Code prescribes requirements for the
design, materials, fabrication, installation, inspection, examination and
testing of piping systems for building services. It includes piping systems in
the building or within the property limits.
B31.11 - 2002 - Slurry Transportation Piping Systems : Design, construction,
inspection, security requirements of slurry piping systems. Covers piping
systems that transport aqueous slurries of no hazardous materials, such as
coal, mineral ores and other solids between a slurry processing plant and the
receiving plant.

Of the above, the most commonly used code is ASME B 31.3. Refineries and
Chemical Plants are designed based on the same. All Power Plants are designed as
per ASME B31.1. Other major ANSI / ASME Standards refereed for the piping
elements are :

ANSI B 1.1 - Unified Inch Screw Threads

ANSI / ASME B 1.20.1 - Pipe threads for general purposes
B16.1 Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
B16.3 Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings, Class 150 and 300
B16.4 Cast Iron Threaded Fittings, Classes 125 and 250
B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
B16.9 Factory Made Wrought Steel Butt welding Fittings
B16.10 Face to Face and End to End Dimensions of Valves
B16.11 Forged Fittings, Socket Welding and Threaded
B16.12 Cast Iron Threaded Drainage Fittings
B16.14 Ferrous Pipe Plugs, Bushings and Locknuts with Pipe Threads
B16.15 Cast Bronze Threaded Fittings Class 125 and 250
B16.18 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
B16.20 Ring Joint Gaskets and Grooves for Steel Pipe Flanges
B16.21 Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges
B16.22 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
B16.23 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage Fittings DWV
B16.24 Cast Copper Alloy Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings Class 150, 300,
400,600, 900, 1500 and 2500
B16.25 Butt welding Ends
B16.26 Cast Copper Alloy Fittings for Flared Copper Tubes
B16.28 Wrought Steel Butt welding Short Radius Elbows and Returns
B16.29 Wrought Copper and Wrought Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage
Fittings
B16.32 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Fittings for Sovent Drainage Systems
B16.33 Manually Operated Metallic Gas Valves for Use in Gas Piping systems
Up to 125 psig (sizes through 2)
 B16.34 Valves Flanged, Threaded and Welding End
B16.36 Orifice Flanges
B16.37 Hydrostatic Testing of Control Valves
B16.38 Large Metallic Valves for Gas Distribution (Manually Operated, NPS 2
to 12, 125 psig maximum)
B16.39 Malleable Iron Threaded Pipe Unions, Classes 1150, 250 and 300
B16.40 Manually Operated Thermoplastic Gs Shutoffs and Valves in Gas
Distribution Systems
B16.42 Ductile Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Class 150 and 300
B16.47 Large Diameter Steel Flanges (NPS 26 through NPS 60)ANSI / ASME B
36.10 - Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipes
ANSI / ASME B 36.19 - Welded and Seamless Austinitic Stainless Steel Pipe

4. American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)

Part A - Ferrous Materials
Part B - Non-Ferrous Materials
Part C - Welding Materials
Part D - Properties of Materials

In Section II, the materials are listed in the index based on the available forms such
as plates, castings, tubes etc., and also on the numerical index. The selection of
ASTM Specification depends on the manufacturer, form of material, its mechanical
strength and corrosion properties. The specification number is given an
Alphabetical prefix "A" for ferrous and "B" for non-ferrous materials. ASTM also
specifies standard practice for numbering metal and alloys as Unified Numbering
System. Unified Numbering System (UNS) establishes 18 series numbers of metals
and alloys. Each UNS number consists of a single letter prefix followed by 5 digits. In
most cases the alphabet is suggestive of the family of the metal identified.

A00001 - A99999 - Aluminum and Aluminum alloys

C00001 - C99999 - Copper and Copper Alloys
E00001 - E99999 - Rare earth and rare earth like metals and alloys
L00001 - L99999 - Low Melting metals and alloys
M00001 - M99999 - Miscellaneous non-ferrous metals and alloys
N00001 - N99999 - Nickel and Nickel Alloys
P00001 - P99999 - Precious Metals and Alloys
R00001 - R99999 - Reactive and Refractory metals and alloys
Z00001 - Z99999 - Zinc and zinc alloys
D00001 - D99999 - Specified mechanical properties of Steel
F00001 - F99999 - Cast Iron and Cast Steel
G00001 - G99999 - AISI and ASE Carbon and alloy steels
H00001 - H99999 - AISI H Steels
J00001 - J99999 - Cast Steel
K00001 - K99999 - Miscellaneous Steels and Ferrous alloys
S00001 - S99999 - Stainless Steel
T00001 - T99999 - Tool Steel
W00001 - W99999 - Welding Filler Metals and Electrodes

5. American Welding Society (AWS)

These standards provide information on the welding fundamentals, weld design,
welder's training qualifications, testing and inspection of the welds and guidance
on the application and use of welds. Individual electrode manufacturers have
given their own brand names for the various electrodes and the same are sold
under these names.

6. American Water Works Association (AWWA)

 C-500 : Gate Valves for Water and sewage system
C-504 : Rubber Seated Butterfly Valves
C-507 : Ball Valves 6" to 48"
C-508 : Swing Check Valves 2" to 24"
C-509 : Resilient Seated Gate Valves for water and sewage
C-510 : Cast Iron Sluice Gate Valves

7. The Manufacturers Standardization Society of Valves and Fitting

Industry - Standard Practices (MSS-SP)
MSS-SP-6 : Standard Finishes for contact surface for flanges
MSS-SP-25 : Standard marking system for valves, fittings, flanges
MSS-SP-42 : Class 150 corrosion resistant gate, globe and check valves
MSS-SP-43 : Wrought stainless steel butt weld fittings
MSS-SP-56 : Pipe hanger supports - Material, design and manufacture
MSS-SP-61 : Pressure testing of valves
MSS-SP-67 : Butterfly Valves
MSS-SP-68 : High Pressure off seat butterfly valves
MSS-SP-69 : Pipe hanger supports - selection and applications
MSS-SP-70 : Cast iron gate valves
MSS-SP-71 : Cast iron check valves
MSS-SP-72 : Ball Valves
MSS-SP-78 : Cast iron plug valves
MSS-SP-80 : Bronze gate, globe and check valves
MSS-SP-81 : Stainless steel bonnet-less knife gate valves
MSS-SP-83 : Pipe unions
MSS-SP-85 : Cast iron globe valves
MSS-SP-88 : Diaphragm valves
MSS-SP-89 : Pipe hangers and supports - fabrication and installation practices
MSS-SP-90 : Pipe hangers and supports - guidelines on terminology
MSS-SP-92 : MSS valves user guide
MSS-SP-108 : Resilient seated eccentric CI plug valves

8. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

ISO 7-1:1994-05
Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads Part 1:
Dimensions, tolerances and designation
ISO 7-2:2000
Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads Part 2:
Verification by means of limit gauges
ISO 49:1994
Malleable cast iron fittings threaded to ISO 7-1
ISO 228-1:2000
Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are not made on the threads Part 1:
Dimensions, tolerances and designation
ISO 228-2:1987
Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are not made on the threads; Part 2 :
Verification by means of limit gauges
ISO 264:1976
Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) fittings with plain sockets for pipes
under pressure; Laying lengths; Metric series
ISO 265-1:1988
Pipes and fittings of plastics materials; fittings for domestic and industrial
waste pipes; basic dimensions: metric series; part 1: unplasticized poly(vinyl
chloride) (PVC-U)
 ISO 392:1986
Asbestos-cement pipe fittings for building and sanitary purposes
ISO 580:1990
Injection-molded unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) fittings; oven test;
test method and basic specifications
ISO 727-1:2002
Fittings made from unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), chlorinated
poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-C) or acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene (ABS) with plain
sockets for pipes under pressure Part 1: Metric series
ISO 727-2:2002
Fittings made from unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), chlorinated
poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-C) or acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene (ABS) with plain
sockets for pipes under pressure Part 2: Inch-based series
ISO 881:1980
Asbestos-cement pipes, joints, fittings/sewage/drain
ISO 1179:1981
Pipe connections, threaded to ISO 228/1, for plain end steel and other metal
tubes in industrial applications
ISO 1635-2:1987
Seamless wrought copper and copper alloy tube
ISO 1651:1974
Tube drawing mandrels
ISO 1684:1975
Wire, bar and tube drawing dies; Specifications
ISO 2016:1981
Capillary solder fittings for copper tubes; Assembly dimensions and tests
ISO 2035:1974
Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) moulded fittings for elastic sealing ring
type joints for use under pressure; Pressure-resistance test
ISO 2044:1974
Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) injection-moulded solvent-welded
socket fittings for use with pressure pipe; Hydraulic internal pressure test
ISO 2048:1990
Double-socket fittings for unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) pressure
pipes with elastic sealing ring type joints; minimum depths of engagement
ISO 2284:1987
Hand taps for parallel and taper pipe threads; General dimensions and
marking
ISO 2507-1:1995
Thermoplastics pipes and fittings Vicat softening temperature Part 1:
General test method
ISO 2507-2:1995
Thermoplastics pipes and fittings Vicat softening temperature Part 2: Test
conditions for unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) or chlorinated
poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-C) pipes and fittings and for high impact resistance
poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-HI) pipes
ISO 2507-3:1995
Thermoplastics pipes and fittings Vicat softening temperature Part 3: Test
conditions for acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene (ABS) and
acrylonitrile/styrene/acrylic ester (ASA) pipes and fittings
ISO 2531:1998
Ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints for water or gas
applications
ISO 2804:1996
Wire, bar or tube drawing dies As-sintered pellets of hardmetal (carbide)
Dimensions
ISO 2851:1993
Stainless steel bends and tees for the food industry
 ISO 2852:1993
Stainless steel clamp pipe couplings for the food industry
ISO 3183-1:1996
Petroleum and natural gas industries Steel pipe for pipelines Technical
delivery conditions Part 1: Pipes of requirement class A
ISO 3183-2:1996
Petroleum and natural gas industries Steel pipe for pipelines Technical
delivery conditions Part 2: Pipes of requirements class B
ISO 3253:1998
Gas welding equipment Hose connections for equipment for welding,
cutting and allied processes
ISO/TR 3313:1998
Measurement of fluid flow in closed conduits Guidelines on the effects of
flow pulsations on flow-measurement instruments
ISO 3419:1981
Non-alloy and alloy steel butt-welding fittings
ISO 3458:1976
Assembled joints between fittings and polyethylene (PE) pressure pipes ; Test
of leakproofness under internal pressure
ISO 3459:1976
Polyethylene (PE) pressure pipes; Joints assembled with mechanical fittings;
Internal under-pressure test method and requirement
ISO 3477:1981
Polypropylene (PP) pipes and fittings density
ISO 3501:1976
Assembled joints between fittings and polyethylene (PE) pressure pipes; Test
of resistance to pull out
ISO 3503:1976
Assembled joints between fittings and polyethylene (PE) pressure pipes; Test
of leakproofness under internal pressure when subjected to bending
ISO 3514:1976
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pipes and fittings; Specification and
determination of density
ISO 3545-1:1989
Steel tubes and fittings; symbols for use in specifications; part 1: tubes and
tubular accessories with circular cross-section
ISO 3545-2:1989
Steel tubes and fittings; symbols for use in specifications; part 2: square and
rectangular hollow sections
ISO 3545-3:1989
Steel tubes and fittings; symbols for use in specifications; part 3: tubular
fittings with circular cross-section
ISO 3586:1976
Glass plant, pipeline and fittings; general rules for testing, handling and use
ISO 3587:1976
Glass plant, pipeline and fittings; Pipeline and fittings of nominal bore 15 to
150 mm; Compatibility and interchangeability
ISO 3603:1977
Fittings for unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pressure pipes with elastic
sealing ring type joints; Pressure test for leakproofness
ISO 3604:1976
Fittings for unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pressure pipes with elastic
sealing ring type joints; Pressure test for leakproofness under conditions of
external hydraulic pressure
ISO 3633:2002
Plastics piping systems for soil and waste discharge (low and high
temperature) inside buildings Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U)
ISO 4056:1978
Polyethylene (PE) pipes and fittings- designation
 ISO 4059:1978
Polyethylene (PE) pipes; Pressure drop in mechanical pipe-jointing systems;
Method of test and requirements
ISO 4132:1979
Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and metal adaptor fittings for pipes
under pressure; Laying lengths and size of threads; Metric series
ISO 4144:2003
Pipework Stainless steel fittings threaded in accordance with ISO 7-1
ISO 4145:1986
Non-alloy steel fittings threaded to ISO 7/1
ISO 4230:1987
Hand- and machine-operated circular screwing dies for taper pipe threads; R
series
ISO 4231:1987
Hand- and machine-operated circular screwing dies for parallel pipe threads
G series
ISO 4397:1993
Fluid power systems and components; connectors and associated
components; nominal outside diameters of tubes and nominal inside
diameters of hoses
ISO 4439:1979
Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes and fittings; Determination and
specification of density
ISO 4422-1:1996
Pipes and fittings made of unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) for water
supply Specifications Part 1: General
ISO 4422-2:1996
Pipes and fittings made of unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) for water
supply Specifications Part 2: Pipes (with or without integral sockets)
ISO 4422-3:1996
Pipes and fittings made of unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) for water
supply Specifications Part 3: Fittings and joints
ISO 4422-5:1997
Pipes and fittings made of unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) for water
supply Specifications Part 5: Fitness for purpose of the system
ISO 4435:2003
Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage
Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U)
ISO 4440-1:1994
Thermoplastics pipes and fittings Determination of melt mass-flow rate
Part 1: Test method
ISO 4440-2:1994
Thermoplastics pipes and fittings Determination of melt mass-flow rate
Part 2: Test conditions
ISO 4451:1980
Polyethylene (PE) pipes and fittings determinati
ISO 4483:1979
Asbestos-cement pipelines; Field pressure testing
ISO 4486:1985
Asbestos-cement ventilation ducts and fittings; Dimensions and
characteristics
ISO 4488:1979
Asbestos-cement pipes and joints for thrust-boring and pipe jacking
ISO 4704:1977
Glass plant, pipeline and fittings; Glass plant components
ISO/TR 5168:1998
Measurement of fluid flow Evaluation of uncertainties
ISO 5251:1981
Stainless steel butt-welding fittings
 ISO 5256:1985
Steel pipes and fittings for buried or submerged pipe lines; External and
internal coating by bitumen or coal tar derived materials
ISO 5361:1999
Anaesthetic and respiratory equipment Tracheal tubes and connectors
ISO 5730:1992
Stationary shell boilers of welded construction (other than water-tube boilers)
ISO 5969:1979
Ground thread taps for pipe threads G series and Rp series; Tolerances on the
threaded portion
ISO 6207:1992
Seamless nickel and nickel alloy tube
ISO 6447:1983
Rubber seals; Joint rings used for gas supply pipes and fittings; Specification
for material
ISO 6448:1985
Rubber seals; Joint rings used for petroleum product supply pipes and fittings;
Specification for material
ISO 6455:1983
Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) fittings with elastic sealing ring type
joints for pipes under pressure; Dimensions of laying lengths; Metric series
ISO 6594:1983
Cast iron drainage pipes and fittings; Spigot series
ISO 6605:2002
Hydraulic fluid power Hoses and hose assemblies Test methods
ISO 6761:1981
Steel tubes; Preparation of ends of tubes and fittings for welding
ISO 6964:1986
Polyolefin pipes and fittings; Determination of carbon black content by
calcination and pyrolysis; Test method and basic specification
ISO/TR 7074:1986
Performance requirements for plastics pipes and fittings for use in
underground drainage and sewage
ISO 7228:1993
Tracheal tube connectors
ISO 7245:1984
Pipes and fittings of acrylonitrile-butadiene- styrene (ABS); General
specification for moulding and extrusion materials
ISO 7246:1984
Pipes and fittings of acrylonitrile/styrene/ acrylester (ASA); General
specification for moulding and extrusion materials
ISO 7268:1983
Pipe components; Definition of nominal pressure
ISO 7278-2:1988
Liquid hydrocarbons; dynamic measurement; proving systems for volumetric
meters;
part 2: pipe provers
ISO 7279:1984
Polypropylene (PP) fittings for pipes under pressure; Sockets for fusion using
heated tools; Metric series; Dimensions of sockets
ISO 7370:1982
Glass fibre reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) pipes and fittings; Nominal
diameters, specified diameters and standard lengths
ISO 7387-1:1983
Adhesives with solvents for assembly of u PVC pipe elements;
Characterization; Part 1 : Basic test methods
ISO 7608:1985
Shipbuilding; Inland navigation; Couplings for disposal of oily mixture and
sewage water
 ISO 7671:2003
Plastics piping systems for soil and waste discharge (low and high
temperature) inside buildings Polypropylene (PP)
ISO 7675:2003
Plastic piping systems for soil and waste discharge (low and high
temperature) inside buildings Chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-C)
ISO 7682:2003
Plastics piping systems for soil and waste discharge (low and high
temperature) inside buildings Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS)
ISO 7686:1992
Plastics pipes and fittings; opacity; test method
ISO 8142:1990
Thermal insulation; bonded preformed man-made mineral fiber pipe sections;
specification
ISO 8283-1:1991
Plastics pipes and fittings; dimensions of sockets and spigots for discharge
systems inside buildings; part 1: unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U)
and chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-C)
ISO 8283-2:1992
Plastics pipes and fittings; dimensions of sockets and spigots for discharge
systems inside buildings; part 2: polyethylene (PE)
ISO 8283-3:1992
Plastics pipes and fittings; dimensions of sockets and spigots for discharge
systems inside buildings; part 3: polypropylene (PP)
ISO 8283-4:1992
Plastics pipes and fittings; dimensions of sockets and spigots for discharge
systems inside buildings; part 4: acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene (ABS)
ISO 8361-1:1991
Thermoplastics pipes and fittings; water absorption;
part 1: general test method
ISO 8361-2:1991
Thermoplastics pipes and fittings; water absorption;
part 2: test conditions for unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) pipes and
fittings
ISO 8361-3:1991
Thermoplastics pipes and fittings; water absorption;
part 3: test conditions for acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene (ABS) pipes and
fittings
ISO 8434-1, :1994
Metallic tube connections for fluid power and general use
Part 1: 24 compression fittings
ISO 8434-2:1994
Metallic tube fittings for fluid power and general use
Part 2: 37 flared fittings
ISO 8434-3:1995
Metallic tube connections for fluid power and general use
Part 3: O-ring face seal fittings
ISO 8434-4:1995
Metallic tube connections for fluid power and general use
Part 4: 24 cone connectors with O-ring weld-on nipples
ISO 8434-5:1995
Metallic tube connections for fluid power and general use
Part 5: Test methods for threaded hydraulic fluid power connections
ISO 8491:1998
Metallic materials Tube (in full section) Bend test
ISO 8492:1998
Metallic materials Tube Flattening test
ISO 8493:1998
Metallic materials Tube Drift-expanding test
 ISO 8494:1998
Metallic materials Tube Flanging test
ISO 8495:1998
Metallic materials Tube Ring-expanding test
ISO 8496:1998
Metallic materials Tube Ring tensile test
ISO 8497:1994
Thermal insulation; determination of steady-state thermal transmission
properties of thermal insulation for circular pipes
ISO 8572:1991
Pipes and fittings made of glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP);
definitions of terms relating to pressure, including relationships between
them, and terms for installation and jointing
ISO 8770:2003
Plastics piping systems for soil and waste discharge (low and high
temperature) inside buildings Polyethylene (PE)
ISO 8772:1991
High density polyethylene (PE-HD) pipes and fittings for buried drainage and
sewerage systems; specifications
ISO 8773:1991
Polypropylene (PP) pipes and fittings for buried drainage and sewerage
systems; specifications
ISO 8796:2004
Polyethylene PE 32 and PE 40 pipes for irrigation laterals Susceptibility to
environmental stress cracking induced by insert-type fittings Test method
and requirements
ISO 9080:2003
Plastics piping and ducting systems Determination of the long-term
hydrostatic strength of thermoplastics materials in pipe form by extrapolation
ISO 9095:1990
Steel tubes; continuous character marking and colour coding for material
identification
ISO 9261:2004
Agricultural irrigation equipment Emitters and emitting pipe Specification
and test methods
ISO 9356:1989
Polyolefin pipe assemblies with or without jointed fittings; resistance to
internal pressure; test method
ISO 9623:1997
PE/metal and PP/metal adaptor fittings for pipes for fluids under pressure
Design lengths and size of threads Metric series
ISO 9625:1993
Mechanical joint fittings for use with polyethylene pressure pipes for irrigation
purposes
ISO 9691:1992
Rubber; recommendations for the workmanship of pipe joint rings; description
and classification of imperfections
ISO 9803:1993
Vacuum technology; pipeline fittings; mounting dimensions
ISO/TR 9824-1:1990
Measurement of free surface flow in closed conduits;
part 1: methods
ISO 9808:1990
Solar water heaters; elastomeric materials for absorbers, connecting pipes
and fittings; method of assessment
ISO/TR 9824-2:1990
Measurement of free surface flow in closed conduits;
part 2: equipment
 ISO 9853:1991
Injection-moulded unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) fittings for
pressure pipe systems; crushing test
ISO 10147:1994
Pipes and fittings made of crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) Estimation of the
degree of crosslinking by determination of the gel content
ISO/TR 10358:1993
Plastics pipes and fittings; combined chemical-resistance classification table
ISO 10400:1993
Petroleum and natural gas industries; formulae and calculation for casing,
tubing, drill pipe and line pipe properties
ISO 10420:1994
Petroleum and natural gas industries; flexible pipe systems for subsea and
marine riser applications
ISO 10422:2001
Petroleum and natural gas industries Threading, gauging and thread
inspection of casing, tubing and line pipe
ISO 10508:1995
Thermoplastics pipes and fittings for hot and cold water systems
ISO 10806:2003
Pipework Fittings for corrugated metal hoses
ISO/TR 10837:1991
Determination of the thermal stability of polyethylene (PE) for use in gas
pipes and fittings
ISO 10928:1997
Plastics piping systems Glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) pipes
and fittings Methods for regression analysis and their use
ISO 10931-1:1997
Plastics piping systems for industrial applications Poly(vinylidene fluoride)
(PVDF) Part 1: General
ISO 10931-2:1997
Plastics piping systems for industrial applications Poly(vinylidene fluoride)
(PVDF) Part 2: Pipes
ISO 10931-3:1996
Plastics piping systems for industrial applications Poly(vinylidene fluoride)
(PVDF) Part 3: Fittings
ISO 10931-4:1997
Plastics piping systems for industrial applications Poly(vinylidene fluoride)
(PVDF) Part 4: Valves
ISO 10931-5:1998
Plastics piping systems for industrial applications Poly(vinylidene fluoride)
(PVDF) Part 5: Fitness for purpose of the system
ISO/TR 11295:1992
Techniques for rehabilitation of pipeline systems by the use of plastics pipes
and fittings
ISO 11413:1996
Plastics pipes and fittings Preparation of test piece assemblies between a
polyethylene (PE) pipe and an electrofusion fitting
ISO 11414:1996
Plastics pipes and fittings Preparation of polyethylene (PE) pipe/pipe or
pipe/fitting test piece assemblies by butt fusion
ISO 11420:1996
Method for the assessment of the degree of carbon dispersion polyolefin pipe,
fittings and compounds
ISO 11496:1993
Seamless and welded steel tubes for pressure purposes; ultrasonic testing of
tube ends for the detection of laminar imperfections
ISO/TR 11647:1996
Fusion compatibility of polyethylene (PE) pipes and fittings
 ISO 11961:1996
Petroleum and natural gas industries Steel pipes for use as drill pipe
Specification
ISO 12162:1995
Thermoplastics materials for pipes and fittings for pressure applications
Classification and designation Overall service (design) coefficient
ISO 13664:1997
Seamless and welded steel tubes for pressure purposes Magnetic particle
inspection of the tube ends for the detection of laminar imperfections
ISO 13665:1997
Seamless and welded steel tubes for pressure purposes Magnetic particle
inspection of the tube body for the detection of surface imperfections
ISO 13761:1996
Plastics pipes and fittings Pressure reduction factors for polyethylene
pipeline systems for use at temperatures above 20
ISO 13783:1997
Plastics piping systems Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) end-load-
bearing double-socket joints Test method for leaktightness and strength
while subjected to bending and internal pressure

9. BRITISH STANDARDS

BS 10 : Flanges

BS 806 : Pipes and Fittings for Boilers

BS 916 : Black Bolts, Nuts and Screws

BS 970 : Steel for Forging, Bars, Rods, valve steel, etc.

BS 1212 : Specification for Float Operated Valves

BS 1306 : Copper and Copper alloy pressure piping system

BS 1414 : Gate Valves for Petroleum Industry

BS 1560 : Steel Pipe Flanges

BS 1600 : Dimensions of Steel Pipes

BS 1640 : Butt Welding Fittings

BS 1740 : Wrought Steel screwed pipe fittings

BS 1868 : Steel Check Valves for Petroleum Industry

BS 1873 : Steel Globe and Check Valves for Petroleum Industry

BS 1965 : Butt welding pipe fittings

BS 2080 : Face to Face / End to End dimensions of Valves

BS 2598 : Glass Pipelines and Fittings

BS 3059 : Boiler and Super-heater Tubes

 BS 3063 : Dimensions of Gaskets for Pipe Flanges

BS 3381 : Metallic Spiral Wound Gaskets

BS 3600 : Dimensions of Welded and Seamless Pipes and Tubes

BS 3601 : C.S. Pipes and Tubes for pressure purposes at room

temperature

BS 3602 : C.S. Pipes and Tubes for pressure purposes at high

temperature

BS 3603 : C.S. and Alloy Steel Pipes and Tubes for pressure purposes at
low temperature

BS 3604 : Alloy Steel Pipes and Tubes for high temperature

BS 3605 : SS Pipes and Tubes for pressure purposes

BS 3799 : Socket Weld / Screwed Fittings

BS 3974 : Pipe hangers, Slides and Roller type supports

BS 4346 : PVC pressure pipe - joints and fittings

BS 4504 : Steel, Cast Iron and Copper alloy fittings

BS 5150 : Cast Iron Wedge and Double Disc Gate Valves for general
purposes

BS 5151 : Cast Iron Gate (parallel slide) Valves for general purposes

BS 5152 : Cast Iron Globe and Check Valves for general purposes

BS 5153 : Cast Iron Check Valves for general purposes

BS 5154 : Copper alloy Globe, Gate and Check Valves

BS 5155 : Cast Iron and Cast Steel Butterfly Valves for general
purposes

BS 5156 : Diaphragm Valves for general purposes

BS 5157 : Steel Gate (parallel slide) Valves for general purposes

BS 5158 : Cast Iron and Cast Steel Plug Valves for general purposes

BS 5159 : Cast Iron and Cast Steel Ball Valves for general purposes

BS 5160 : Flanged Steel Globe and Check Valves for general purposes

BS 5163 : Flanged Cast Iron Wedge Gate Valves for general purposes

BS 5351 : Steel Ball Valves for Petroleum Industry

BS 5352 : Steel Gate, Globe and Check Valves, smaller than 2" NB
 BS 5353 : Specifications for Plug Valves

BS 5391 : Specifications for ABS pressure pipes

BS 5392 : Specifications for ABS fittings

BS 5433 : Specifications for underground stop valves for water services

BS 5480 : Specifications for GRP pipes and fittings

BS 6364 : Specifications for Valves for Cryogenic services

BS 6755 : Testing of Valves

BS 6759 : Safety Valves

10. INDIAN STANDARDS (IS)

IS 210 : Grey Iron Castings

IS 226 : Structural Steel (superseded by IS 2062)

IS 554 : Dimensions of Pipe Threads

IS 778 : Specification for Copper Alloy Gate, Globe and Check Valves

IS 780 : Specification for Sluice Valves - 50 NB to 300 NB

IS 1239 (Part I and II) : Specification for Mild Steel tubes and fittings

IS 1363 : Hexagonal Bolts, Screws and nuts - Grade C

IS 1364 : Hexagonal Bolts, Screws and nuts - Grade A and B

IS 1367 : Technical supply conditions for threaded steel fastners

IS 1536 : Centrifugally Cast Iron Pipes

IS 1537 : Vertically Cast Iron Pipes

IS 1538 : Cast Iron Fittings

IS 1870 : Comparison of Indian and Overseas Standards

IS 1879 : Malleable Iron Pipe Fittings

IS 1978 : Line Pipe

IS 1979 : High Test Line Pipe

IS 2002 : Steel Plates

IS 2016 : Plain Washers

IS 2041 : Steel Plates for Pressure Vessels used at moderate and low
temperature
 IS 2062 : Steel for general structural purposes

IS 2379 : Color Code for Identification of Pipelines

IS 2712 : Compressed Asbestos Fiber Jointing

IS 2825 : Code for Unfired Pressure Vessels

IS 2906 : Specification for Sluice Valves - 350 NB to 1200 NB

IS 3076 : Specification for LDPE Pipes

IS 3114 : Code of Practice for laying pipes

IS 3516 : Cast Iron flanges and flanged fittings for Petroleum Industry

IS 3589 : Seamless or ERW Pipes (150 NB to 2000 NB)

IS 4038 : Specifications for Foot Valves

IS 4179 : Sizes for pressure vessels and leading dimensions

IS 4853 : Radiographic Examination of Butt Weld Joints in pipes

IS 4864 to IS 4870 : Shell Flanges for vessels and equipments

IS 4984 : Specification for HDPE Pipes

IS 4985 : Specification for PVC Pipes

IS 5312 : Specification for Check Valves

IS 5572 : Classification of Hazardous area for Electrical Installation

IS 5822 : Code of practice for laying welded steel pipes

IS 6157 : Inspection and Testing of Valve

IS 6286 : Seamless and Welded pipes for Subzero temperatures

IS 6392 : Steel Pipe Flanges

IS 6630 : Seamless alloy steel pipes for high temperature service

IS 6913 : Stainless Steel tubes for food and beverage industry

IS 7181 : Horizontally cast iron pipes

IS 7240 : Code of Practice for Cold Insulation

IS 7413 : Code of Practice for Hot Insulation

IS 7719 : Metallic spiral wound gaskets

IS 7806 : Stainless Steel Castings

IS 7899 : Alloy Steel castings for pressure services

 IS 8008 : Specification for molded HDPE Fittings

IS 8360 : Specification for fabricated HDPE Fittings

IS 9890 : Ball Valves for general purposes

IS 10221 : Code of Practice for coating and wrapping of underground

MS pipelines

IS 10592 : Eye wash and safety showers

IS 10605 : Steel Globe Valves for Petroleum Industries

IS 10611 : Steel Gate Valves for Petroleum Industries

IS 10711 : Size of Drawing Sheets

IS 10805 : Foot Valves

IS 10989 : Cast / Forged Steel Check Valves for Petroleum Industry

IS 10990 : Technical drawings - Simplified representation of pipelines

IS 11790 : Code of Practice for preparation of Butt welding ends for

valves, flanges and fittings

IS 11791 : Diaphragm Valves for general purposes

IS 11792 : Steel Ball Valves for Petroleum Industry

IS 12709 : Specifications for GRP pipes

IS 13049 : Specifications for Diaphragm type float operated valves

IS 13095 : Butterfly Valves

IS 13257 : Ring type joint gasket and grooves for flanges

CONCRETE CODES AND STANDARDS

1. INDIAN STANDARDS (IS)

IS 269:1989 Specification for ordinary Portland cement, 33 grade
IS 383:1970 Specification for coarse and fine aggregates from natural
sources for concrete
IS 455:1989 Specification for Portland slag cement
IS 456:2000 Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete
IS 457:1957 Code of practice for general construction of plain and reinforced
concrete for dams and other massive structures
IS 516:1959 Method of test for strength of concrete
IS 650:1991 Specification for standard sand for testing of cement
IS 1199:1959 Methods of sampling and analysis of concrete
IS 1343:1980 Code of practice for prestressed concrete
IS 1344:1981 Specification for calcined clay pozzolana
IS 1489(Part 1):1991 Specification for Portland pozzolana cement Part 1
Flyash based
 IS 1489(Part 2):1991 Specification for Portland-pozzolana cement: Part 2
Calcined clay based
IS 1727:1967 Methods of test for pozzolanic materials
IS 2386(Part 1):1963 Methods of test for aggregates for concrete: Part 1
Particle size and shape
IS 2386(Part 2):1963 Methods of test for aggreegates for concrete: Part 2
Estimation of deleterious materials and organic impurities
IS 2386(Part 3):1963 Methods of test for aggregates for concrete: Part 3
Specific gravity, density, voids, absorption and bulking
IS 2386(Part 4):1963 Methods of test for aggregates for concrete: Part 4
Mechanical properties
IS 2386(Part 5):1963 Methods of test for aggregates for concrete : Part 5
Soundness
IS 2386(Part 6):1963 Methods of test for aggregates for concrete : Part 6
Measuring mortar making properties of fine aggregates
IS 2386(Part 7):1963 Methods of test for aggregates for concrete : Part 7
Alkali aggregate reactivity
IS 2386(Part 8):1963 Methods of test for aggregates for concrete: Part 8
Petrographic examination
IS 2430:1986 Methods for sampling of aggregates for concrete
IS 2502:1963 Code of practice for bending and fixing of bars for concrete
reinforcement
IS 2645:2003 Integral waterproofing compounds for cement mortar and
concrete Specification
IS 2770(Part 1):1967 Methods of testing bond in reinforced concrete: Part 1
Pull-out test
IS 3085:1965 Method of test for permeability of cement mortar and concrete
IS 3370(Part 1):2009 Code of practice for concrete structures for storage of
liquids: Part 1 General requirements
IS 3370(Part 2):2009 Code of practice for concrete structures for storage of
liquids: Part 2 Reinforced concrete structures
IS 3370(Part 3):1967 Code of practice for concrete structures for the storage
of liquids: Part 3 Prestressed concrete
IS 3370(Part 4):1967 Code of practice for concrete structures for the storage
of liquids: Part 4 Design tables
IS 3466:1988 Specification for masonry cement
IS 3535:1986 Methods of sampling hydraulic cement
IS 3558:1983 Code of practice for use of immersion vibrators
IS 3812(Part 1):2003 Specification for pulverized fuel ash Part 1 For use as
pozzolana in cement, cement
mortar and concrete

IS 3812(Part 2):2003 Specification for pulverized fuel ash Part 2 For use as
admixture in cement mortar and
concrete

IS 4031(Part 1):1996 Methods of physical tests for hydraulic cement: Part 1

Determination of fineness by dry sieving

IS 4031(Part 2):1999 Methods of physical tests for hydraulic cement: Part 2

Determination of fineness by specific surface by Blaine air permeability
method

IS 4031(Part 3):1988 Methods of physical tests for hydraulic cement: Part 3

Determination of soundness

IS 4031(Part 4):1988 Methods of physical tests for hydraulic cement: Part 4

Determination of consistency of standard cement paste
 IS 4031(Part 5):1988 Methods of physical tests for hydraulic cement: Part 5
Determination of initial and final setting times

IS 4031(Part 6):1988 Methods of physical tests for hydraulic cement: Part 6

Determination of compressive strength of hydraulic cement (other than
masonry cement)

IS 4031(Part 7):1988 Methods of physical tests for hydraulic cement: Part 7

Determination of compressive strength of masonry cement

IS 4031(Part 8):1988 Methods of physical tests for hydraulic cement: Part 8

Determination of transverse and compressive strength of plastic mortar using
prism

IS 4031(Part 9):1988 Methods of physical tests for hydraulic cement: Part 9

Determination of heat of hydration

IS 4031(Part 10):1988 Methods of physical tests for hydraulic cement: Part 10

Determination of drying shrinkage

IS 4031(Part 11):1988 Methods of physical tests for hydraulic cement: Part 11

Determination of density

IS 4031(Part 12):1988 Methods of physical tests for hydraulic cement: Part 12

Determination of air content of hydraulic cement mortar

IS 4031(Part 13):1988 Methods of physical tests for hydraulic cement: Part 13

Measurement of water retentivity of masonry cement

IS 4031(Part 14):1989 Methods of physical tests for hydraulic cement: Part 14

Determination of false set

IS 4031(Part 15):1991 Methods of physical test for hydraulic cement: Part 15

Determination of fineness by wet sieving

IS 4032:1985 Method of chemical analysis of hydraulic cement

IS 4305:1967 Glossary of terms relating to pozzolana

IS 4634:1991 Methods for testing performance of batch-type concrete mixers

IS 4845:1968 Definitions and terminology relating to hydraulic

IS 4926:2003 Ready mixed concrete Code of practice
IS 5512:1983 Specification for flow table for use in tests of hydraulic cements
and pozzolanic materials
IS 5513:1996 Specification for vicat apparatus
IS 5514:1996 Specification for apparatus used in Le-Chatelier test
IS 5515:1983 Specification for compaction factor apparatus
IS 5516:1996 Specification for variable flow type air-permeability apparatus
(Blaine type)
IS 5525:1969 Recommendations for detailing of reinforcement in reinforced
concrete works
IS 5536:1969 Specification for constant flow type air- permeability apparatus
(Lea and Nurse type)
IS 5816:1999 Method of test for splitting tensile strength of concrete
IS 6452:1989 Specification for high alumina cement for structural use
 IS 6461(Part 1):1972 Glossary of terms relating to cement concrete: Part 1
Concrete aggregates
IS 6461(Part 2):1972 Glossary of terms relating to cement concrete: Part 2
Materials (other than cement and aggregate)
IS 6461(Part 3):1972 Glossary of terms relating to cement concrete: Part 3
Concrete reinforcement
IS 6461(Part 4):1972 Glossary of terms relating to cement concrete: Part 4
Types of concrete
IS 6461(Part 5):1972 Glossary of terms relating to cement concrete: Part 5
Formwork for concrete
IS 6461(Part 6):1972 Glossary of terms relating to cement concrete: Part 6
Equipment, tools and plant
IS 6461(Part 7):1973 Glossary of terms relating to cement concrete: Part 7
Mixing, laying, compaction, curing and other construction aspects
IS 6461(Part 8):1973 Glossary of terms relating to cement concrete
IS 6461(Part 9):1972 Glossary of terms relating of cement concrete:Part 9
Structural aspects
IS 6461(Part 10):1973 Glossary of terms relating to cement concrete:Part 10
Tests and testing apparatus
IS 6461(Part 11):1973 Glossary of terms relating to cement concrete: Part 11
Prestressed concrete
IS 6461(Part 12):1973 Glossary of terms relating to cement concrete: Part 12
Miscellaneous
IS 6491:1972 Method of sampling fly ash
IS 6909:1990 Specification for supersulphated cement
IS 6925:1973 Methods of test for determination of water soluble chlorides in
concrete admixtures
IS 7246:1974 Recommendations for use of table vibrators for consolidating
concrete
IS 7320:1974 Specification for concrete slump test apparatus
IS 7325:1974 Specification for apparatus for determining constituents of fresh
concrete
IS 7861(Part 1):1975 Code of practice for extreme weather concreting: Part 1
Recommended practice for hot weather
IS 7861(Part 2):1981 Code of practice for extreme weather concreting:Part 2
Recommended practice for cold weather concreting
IS 8041:1990 Specification for rapid hardening Portland cement
IS 8042:1989 Specification for white Portland cement
IS 8043:1991 Specification for hydrophobic Portland cement
IS 8112:1989 Specification for 43 grade ordinary Portland
IS 8125:1976 Dimensions and materials of cement rotary kilns, components
and auxiliaries (dry process with
suspension preheater)

IS 8142:1976 Method of test for determining setting time of concrete by

penetration resistance

IS 8229:1986 Specification for oil-well cement

IS 8425:1977 Code of practice for determination of specific surface area of

powders by air permeability

IS 9012:1978 Recommended practice for shotcreting

IS 9013:1978 Method of making, curing and determining compressive

strength of accelerated cured
concrete test specimens
 IS 9103:1999 Specification for admixtures for concrete

IS 9142:1979 Specification for artificial light weight aggregates for concrete

masonry units

IS 9284:1979 Method of test for abrasion resistance of concrete

IS 9376:1979 Specification for apparatus for measuring aggregate crushing

value and ten percent fines

IS 9377:1979 Specification for apparatus for aggregate impact

IS 9399:1979 Specification for apparatus for flexural testing of concrete

IS 9459:1980 Specification for apparatus for use in measurement of length

change of hardened cement paste, mortar and concrete

IS 9799:1981 Specification for pressure meter for determination of air content

of freshly mixed concrete

IS 10070:1982 Specification for machine for abrasion testing of coarse

aggregates

IS 10078 :1982 Specification for jolting apparatus for testing

IS 10079:1982 Specification for cylindrical metal measures for use in tests of

aggregates and concrete

IS 10080:1982 Specification for vibration machine for casting Oct standard

cement mortar cubes

IS 10086:1982 Specification for moulds for use in tests of cement and

concrete

IS 10262:2009 Guidelines for concrete mix proportioning

IS 10510:1983 Specification for vee-bee consistometer

IS 10850:1984 Specification for apparatus for measurement of water

retentivity of masonry cement

IS 10890:1984 Specification for planetary mixer used in tests of cement and

pozzolana

IS 11262:1985 Specification for calorimeter for determination of heat of

hydration of hydraulic cement
IS 11263:1985 Specification for cylinder measures for determination of air
content of hydraulic cement
IS 11578:1986 Method for determination of specific surface area of powder
and porous particle using low
temperature gas absorption techniques
IS 11993:1987 Code of practice for use of screed board concrete vibrators
IS 12089:1987 Specification for granulated slag for manufacture of Portland
slag cement
IS 12119:1987 General requirements for pan mixers for concrete
IS 12269:1987 Specification for 53 grade ordinary Portland
IS 12303:1987 Criteria for design of RCC hinges Dec
IS 12330:1988 Specification for sulphate resisting Portland
 IS 12423:1988 Method for colorimetric analysis of hydraulic
IS 12600:1989 Specification for low heat Portland cement
IS 12803:1989 Methods of analysis of hydraulic cement by X-ray fluorescence
spectrometer
IS 12813:1989 Method of analysis of hydraulic cement by atomic absorption
spectrophotometer
IS 12870:1989 Methods of sampling calcined clay pozzolana
IS 13311(Part 1):1992 Methods of non-destructive testing of concrete: Part 1
Ultrasonic pulse velocity
IS 13311(Part 2):1992 Methods of non-destructive testing of concrete: Part 2
Rebound hammer
IS 14345:1996 Specification for autoclave apparatus
IS 14687:1999 Guidelines for falsework for concrete structures
IS 14858:2000 Requirements for compression testing machine used for
testing of concrete and mortar
IS 14959(Part 1):2001 Method of test for determination of water soluble and
acid soluble chlorides in mortar and concrete:Part 1 Fresh mortar and
concrete
IS 14959(Part 2):2001 Method of test for determination of water soluble and
acid soluble chlorides in mortar and concrete:Part 2 Hardened mortar and
concrete
IS 15388:2003 Silica fume Specification
SP 16(S&T): 1980 Design aids for reinforced concrete to IS 456:1978
SP 23(S&T): 1982 Handbook on concrete mixes ( Based on Indian 1
Standards)
SP 24(S&T): 1983 Explanatory handbook on Indian Standard code of practice
for plain and reinforced concrete
SP 34(S&T): 1987 Handbook on concrete reinforcement and detailing

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