C-43a Reconditioning and Repairing Pipelines (2007-11-26)

This book is full of useful information for designers and installers of Ductile Iron pipe. It covers many aspects of pipeline installation such as receiving and handling, trenching, installing, back-filling, testing and disinfecting, and service taps. It also contains a variety of useful miscellaneous information such as a listing of Ductile Iron pipe standards, common conversion factors and dimensions, and weights of push-on and mechanical joint pipe. A convenient pocket-size version of this Guide is available.

This standard covers the minimum requirements for the installation of ductile-iron water mains and their appurtenances, including materials, dimensions, tolerances, and testing procedures. Installations that require special attention, techniques, and materials are not discussed.