ASTM C1540—11 Standard Specification for Heavy Duty Shielded Couplings Joining Hubless Cast-iron Soil Pipe and Fittings (PDF Download)

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1.1 This specification covers the evaluating of the performance of heavy duty shielded couplings to join hubless cast iron soil pipe and fittings.

1.2 Couplings covered by this standard shall have minimum dimensions as found in Table 1 and Fig. 1 of this standard.

1.3 The committee with jurisdiction over this standard is aware of comparable standards published by other organizations, namely Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute specification CISPI-310 and Factory Mutual Research standard FM 1680.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7, of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

TABLE 1

Nominal Pipe SizeCoupling Width
1½ to 4 in. (38 to 100 mm)3 in. (76 mm) Minimum Width
5 to 10 in. (127 to 254 mm)4 in. (100 mm) Minimum Width
12 to 15 in. (305 to 381 mm)5½ in. (140 mm) Minimum Width

FIG. 1 Typical Center Stop Detail

This standard is referenced in the 2015 International Residential Code® and 2015 International Plumbing Code®.

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1.1 This specification covers the evaluating of the performance of heavy duty shielded couplings to join hubless cast iron soil pipe and fittings.

1.2 Couplings covered by this standard shall have minimum dimensions as found in Table 1 and Fig. 1 of this standard.

1.3 The committee with jurisdiction over this standard is aware of comparable standards published by other organizations, namely Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute specification CISPI-310 and Factory Mutual Research standard FM 1680.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7, of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

TABLE 1

Nominal Pipe SizeCoupling Width
1½ to 4 in. (38 to 100 mm)3 in. (76 mm) Minimum Width
5 to 10 in. (127 to 254 mm)4 in. (100 mm) Minimum Width
12 to 15 in. (305 to 381 mm)5½ in. (140 mm) Minimum Width

FIG. 1 Typical Center Stop Detail

This standard is referenced in the 2015 International Residential Code® and 2015 International Plumbing Code®.

Pages 5
Code Year 2015
Publisher ASTM International
Language English
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