Description

IAPMO IGC 300 – IAPMO Guide Criteria for Push-Fit Fittings for use with PVC Pipe for Irrigation Systems 1 Scope

1.1 This Standard covers push-fit fittings intended for use with PVC pipe for irrigation systems, insizes IPS-1/2 to IPS-2, and specifies requirements for materials, physical characteristics,performance testing, and markings. Fittings covered by this Standard are intended for abovegroundand buried applications.Note: In this Standard, push?fit fittings are referred to as “fittings”.

1.2 The requirements of this Standard are not intended to prevent the use of alternative materialsor methods of construction provided such alternatives meet the intent and requirements of thisStandard.

1.3 Proposals for amendments to this Standard will be processed in accordance with the standardswriting procedures of IAPMO.

1.4 The user’s attention is called to the possibility that compliance with this Standard might requireuse of an invention covered by patent rights. By publication of this Standard, no position is takenwith respect to the validity of any such claim(s) or of any patent rights in connection therewith.If a patent holder has filed a statement of willingness to grant a license under these rights onreasonable and nondiscriminatory terms and conditions to applicants desiring to obtain such alicense, then details can be obtained from IAPMO.