CSA B137:23 SERIES PACKAGE

Thermoplastic Pressure Piping Standards Package consists of:
CSA B137.0:23 – Definitions, general requirements, and methods of testing for thermoplastic pressure piping
Preface
This is the twelfth edition of CSA B137.0, Definitions, general requirements, and methods of testing for thermoplastic pressure piping. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2020, 2017, 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, 1993, 1986, 1981, and 1973.
CSA B137.0 provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 Series. Wherever possible, individual Standards make reference to the relevant clauses in CSA B137.0.
The major changes to this edition include
a) revision to humidity tolerances;
b) revision to chemical resistance test; and
c) revisions to Clause 6.6for hydrostatic sustained pressure test, including
i) additional reference standards and additional details for testing and analysis;
ii) new clause 6.6.3.5 for compounds;
iii) revision to Clause 6.6.4.1.2 for PE-RT compound validation; and
iv) revision to Clause 6.6.4.
This Standard is considered suitable for use for conformity assessment within the stated scope of the Standard.
This Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Plastic Pressure Piping, under the jurisdiction of the Strategic Steering Committee on Construction and Civil Infrastructure, and has been formally approved by the Technical Committee.
This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group.
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CSA B137.1:23 – Polyethylene (PE) pipe, tubing, and fittings for cold-water pressure services
Preface
This is the twelfth edition of CSA B137.1, Polyethylene (PE) pipe, tubing, and fittings for cold-water pressure services. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2020, 2017, 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, 1995, 1989, 1983, and 1970.
This Standard is to be used with the 2023 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.
The following are the major changes to this edition:
a) revised the scope for clarification;
b) removed PE 1704, PE 2606, PE 3708, PE 3710, PE 4608, and PE 4708 compounds;
c) added PE 2708 PLUS compounds;
d) added DR-Based pipe classification and design;
e) added pipe sizes up to NPS-65 for DR-Based pipe;
f) moved carbon black dispersion requirement from Clauses 4 to 5;
g) added apparent tensile strength test for pipe sizes above NPS-4;
h) added out-of-roundness and ovality requirements;
i) added inside surface ductility requirement;
j) added pipe sampling and testing requirements;
k) added potable water requirement; and
l) revised the pipe and tubing marking requirements.
This Standard is considered suitable for use for conformity assessment within the stated scope of the Standard.
This Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Plastic Pressure Piping, under the jurisdiction of the Strategic Steering Committee on Construction and Civil Infrastructure, and has been formally approved by the Technical Committee.
This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group.
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CSA B137.2:23 – Polyvinylchloride (PVC) injection-moulded gasketed fittings for pressure applications
Preface
This is the tenth edition of CSA B137.2, Polyvinylchloride (PVC) injection-moulded gasketed fittings for pressure applications. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2020, 2017, 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, 1993, and 1989.
This Standard is to be used with the 2023 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.
The major changes to this edition include
a) updated figures in Table 2; and
b) updated ozone resistance test conditions and requirements in Table 3.
This Standard is considered suitable for use for conformity assessment within the stated scope of the Standard.
This Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Plastic Pressure Piping, under the jurisdiction of the Strategic Steering Committee on Construction and Civil Infrastructure, and has been formally approved by the Technical Committee.
This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group.
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CSA B137.3:23 – Rigid polyvinylchloride (PVC) pipe and fittings for pressure applications
Preface
This is the fourteenth edition of CSA B137.3, Rigid polyvinylchloride (PVC) pipe and fittings for pressure applications. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2020, 2017, 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, 1993, 1990, 1986, 1981, 1972, and 1970.
This Standard is to be used with the 2023 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.
The major change to this edition is an update to the ozone resistance test conditions and requirements in Table 14.
This Standard is considered suitable for use for conformity assessment within the stated scope of the Standard.
This Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Plastic Pressure Piping, under the jurisdiction of the Strategic Steering Committee on Construction and Civil Infrastructure, and has been formally approved by the Technical Committee.
This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group.
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CSA B137.3.1:23 – Molecularly oriented polyvinylchloride (PVCO) pipe for pressure applications
Preface
This is the fifth edition of CSA B137.3.1, Molecularly oriented polyvinylchloride (PVCO) pipe for pressure applications. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2020, 2017, 2013, and 2009.
This Standard is to be used with the 2023 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.
The major changes to this edition are updates to the ozone resistance test conditions and requirements in Table 8and the markings in Clause 7.
This Standard is considered suitable for use for conformity assessment within the stated scope of the Standard.
This Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Plastic Pressure Piping, under the jurisdiction of the Strategic Steering Committee on Construction and Civil Infrastructure, and has been formally approved by the Technical Committee.
This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group.
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CSA B137.4:23 – Polyethylene (PE) piping systems for gas services
Preface
This is the twelfth edition of CSA B137.4, Polyethylene (PE) piping systems for gas services. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2020, 2017, 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, 1992, 1986, 1977, and 1971.
This Standard is to be used with the 2023 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.
The following are the major changes to this edition:
a) added recommendations for PE material used for heat fusion fittings;
b) added CRS at a specified temperature;
c) revised the chemical resistance test;
d) revised the inside surface ductility test;
e) added the oxidative induction time (OIT) test;
f) added the 90 °C elevated temperature pressure test;
g) revised humidity tolerances; and
h) revised marking requirements.
This Standard is considered suitable for use for conformity assessment within the stated scope of the Standard.
This Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Plastic Pressure Piping, under the jurisdiction of the Strategic Steering Committee on Construction and Civil Infrastructure, and has been formally approved by the Technical Committee.
This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group.
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CSA B137.4.1:23 – Electrofusion-type polyethylene (PE) fittings for gas services
Preface
This is the ninth edition of CSA B137.4.1, Electrofusion-type polyethylene (PE) fittings for gas services, which supersedes the previous editions published in 2020, 2017, 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, and 1989.
This Standard is to be used with the 2023 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.
The major change in this edition is updating the reference of CSA B137.0 to the 2023 edition.
This Standard is considered suitable for use for conformity assessment within the stated scope of the Standard.
This Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Plastic Pressure Piping, under the jurisdiction of the Strategic Steering Committee on Construction and Civil Infrastructure, and has been formally approved by the Technical Committee.
This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group.
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CSA B137.5:23 – Crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing systems for pressure applications
Preface
This is the eleventh edition of CSA B137.5, Crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing systems for pressure applications. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2020, 2017, 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, 1997, 1996, and 1989.
This Standard is to be used with the 2023 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.
The major changes to this edition include
a) addition of Clause 4.2.1.1 and revised Clause 5.6 for crosslinking methodologies;
b) revision to push-fit fitting requirements; and
c) revision to environmental stress cracking test.
This Standard is considered suitable for use for conformity assessment within the stated scope of the Standard.
This Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Plastic Pressure Piping, under the jurisdiction of the Strategic Steering Committee on Construction and Civil Infrastructure, and has been formally approved by the Technical Committee.
This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standard Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group.
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CSA B137.6:23 – Chlorinated polyvinylchloride (CPVC) pipe, tubing, and fittings for hot-and cold-water distribution systems
Preface
This is the eleventh edition of CSA B137.6, Chlorinated polyvinylchloride (CPVC) pipe, tubing, and fittings for hot- and cold-water distribution systems. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2020, 2017, 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, 1996, 1983, and 1971.
This Standard is to be used with the 2023 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.
The major changes to this edition include
a) addition of Clause 5.4.2.3 for THF content;
b) revision to specimen filling requirements for hydrostatic pressure test;
c) revision to pipe and tubing marking requirements;
d) revision to Table 2 for smaller pipe sizes; and
e) revision to Clause A.6.2.1 for pressure testing.
This Standard is considered suitable for use for conformity assessment within the stated scope of the Standard.
This Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Plastic Pressure Piping, under the jurisdiction of the Strategic Steering Committee on Construction and Civil Infrastructure, and has been formally approved by the Technical Committee.
This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group.
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CSA B137.9:23 – Polyethylene/aluminum/polyethylene (PE-AL-PE) composite pressure-pipe systems
Preface
This is the tenth edition of CSA B137.9, Polyethylene/aluminum/polyethylene (PE-AL-PE) composite pressure-pipe systems, which supersedes the previous editions published in 2020, 2017, 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, 1998, and 1991.
This Standard is to be used with the 2023 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.
The major change in this new edition is the update to clause references for the carbon black requirement.
This Standard is considered suitable for use for conformity assessment within the stated scope of the Standard.
This Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Plastic
Pressure Piping, under the jurisdiction of the Strategic Steering Committee on Construction and Civil Infrastructure, and has been formally approved by the Technical Committee.
This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group.
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CSA B137.10:23 – Crosslinked polyethylene/aluminum/crosslinked polyethylene (PEX-AL-PEX) composite pressure-pipe systems
Preface
This is the tenth edition of CSA B137.10, Crosslinked polyethylene/aluminum/crosslinked polyethylene (PEX-AL-PEX) composite pressure-pipe systems, which supersedes the previous editions published in 2020, 2017, 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, 1998, and 1991.
This Standard is to be used with the 2023 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.
The major changes to this edition include
a) updated clause references for carbon black requirement;
b) revision to excessive temperature and pressure capability test; and
c) revision to hydrostatic burst test.
This Standard is considered suitable for use for conformity assessment within the stated scope of the Standard.
This Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Plastic Pressure Piping, under the jurisdiction of the Strategic Steering Committee on Construction and Civil Infrastructure, and has been formally approved by the Technical Committee.
This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group.
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CSA B137.11:23 – Polypropylene (PP-R & PP-RCT) pipe and fittings for pressure applications
Preface
This is the ninth edition of CSA B137.11, Polypropylene (PP-R and PP-RCT) pipe and fittings for pressure applications. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2020, 2017, 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, and 1993.
This Standard is to be used with the 2023 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.
The major changes in this new edition include
a) updated references to ISO 15874 standards;
b) revision to hydrostatic sustained pressure test;
c) addition of nominal pipe sizes 5 and 11; and
d) revision to the figure in Table 5.
This Standard is considered suitable for use for conformity assessment within the stated scope of the Standard.
This Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Plastic Pressure Piping, under the jurisdiction of the Strategic Steering Committee on Construction and Civil Infrastructure, and has been formally approved by the Technical Committee.
This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group.
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CSA B137.12:23 – Polyamide (PA) piping systems for gas services
Preface
This is the ninth edition of CSA B137.12, Polyamide (PA) piping systems for gas services. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2020 and 2017, and the editions 2013, 2009, 2005, 2002, 1999, and 1996.
This Standard is to be used with the 2023 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.
The major changes in this edition include
a) revision to humidity tolerances;
b) revision to marking requirements; and
c) addition of Clause 7.3 for tracking and traceability.
This Standard is considered suitable for use for conformity assessment within the stated scope of the Standard.
This Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Plastic Pressure Piping, under the jurisdiction of the Strategic Steering Committee on Construction and Civil Infrastructure, and has been formally approved by the Technical Committee.
This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group.
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CSA B137.18:23 – Polyethylene of raised temperature resistance (PE-RT) tubing systems for pressure applications
Preface
This is the fourth edition of CSA B137.18, Polyethylene of raised temperature resistance (PE-RT) tubing systems for pressure applications. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2020, 2017, and 2013.
This Standard is to be used with the 2023 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.
The major changes in this edition include
a) addition of oxygen barrier layer requirements;
b) revision to environmental stress crack test;
c) revision to hydrostatic sustained pressure test; and
d) revision to tubing marking requirements.
This Standard is considered suitable for use for conformity assessment within the stated scope of the Standard.
This Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Plastic Pressure Piping, under the jurisdiction of the Strategic Steering Committee on Construction and Civil Infrastructure, and has been formally approved by the Technical Committee.
This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group.
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CSA B139.19:23 – Crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) piping systems for gas services
Preface
This is the third edition of CSA B137.19, Crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) piping systems for gas services. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2020 and 2017.
This Standard is to be used with the 2023 edition of CSA B137.0, which provides requirements and test methods that are common to some or all of the Standards of the CSA B137 series.
The major changes in this edition include
a) addition of joints to scope;
b) revision to scope for fittings;
c) addition of Clause 4.1.1.2.2 for design stress;
d) addition of Clause 4.1.1.4 for operating temperature range;
e) revision to UV protection;
f) revision to density requirement;
g) clarification of fitting suitability;
h) addition of Clause 4.3.4.2.2 for joints with ASTM F3373 fittings;
i) addition of Clause 4.3.4.2.3 for PE electrofusion fitting markings;
j) revision to humidity tolerances;
k) revision to sustained pressure test temperature;
l) revision to marking requirements;
m) revision to Table 7; and
n) addition of Tables 8 and 9.
This Standard is considered suitable for use for conformity assessment within the stated scope of the Standard.
This Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Plastic Pressure Piping, under the jurisdiction of the Strategic Steering Committee on Construction and Civil Infrastructure, and has been formally approved by the Technical Committee.
This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group.