Compression Fittings for Water Supply and Gas Piping Applications
1 Scope
1.1 General
1.1.1 This Standard covers compression fittings intended for water supply and exposed above ground gas distribution in residential, commercial, industry applications and specifies requirements for materials, physical characteristics, performance testing, and markings.
1.1.2 This standard applies to compression fittings which can be used with one or more the following materials:
(a) Copper tubing Type K, L and M complying with ASTM B88.
(b) Galvanized Pipe complying with ASTM A53/A53M
(c) Stainless Steel Pipe complying with ASTM A312/A312M
1.1.3 Tubes or pipes used in these fittings shall not exceed 50 DN (NPS-2) in outer diameter.