ASTM F2487-21

This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F2487 − 13 (Reapproved 2017) F2487 − 21 An American National Standard
Standard Practice for
Infiltration and Exfiltration Acceptance Testing of Installed
Corrugated High Density Polyethylene and Polypropylene
1,21
Pipelines
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2487; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This practice covers procedures for testing installed non-perforated, gasketed corrugated high-density polyethylene (HDPE)
and corrugated polypropylene (PP) pipelines using either water infiltration or exfiltration acceptance limits to demonstrate the
integrity via the level of leakage of the installed materials, construction procedures and installation qualityvia the level of leakage.
Pipe to be tested under this practice shall include corrugated HDPE and PP drainage pipe meeting the requirements of AASHTO
M 252, AASHTO M 294 and Specifications F2306/F2306M, F2736, F2762, F2763, F2764/F2764M, F2881/F2881M and
F2947/F2947M.
NOTE 1—The performance criteria specified in this standard may be used for other plastic pipe products. The engineer, however, must assess if the testing
procedures are adequate for the particular material and installation being considered.
NOTE 2—The user of this practice is advised that test criteria presented in this practice are similar to those in general use. Pipe, 600-mm (24-in.)600 mm
(24 in.) diameter or larger, may be accepted by visual inspection when testing for infiltration.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are mathematical conversions to
inch-pounds, which are provided for informational purposes only and are not considered standard.
1.2 This test method shall be performed on lines after all connections and service laterals have been plugged and braced adequately
to withstand the test pressures. The time between completion of the backfill operations and testing shall be specified by the
approving authority.
1.3 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided
for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.20 on Joining.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2017Dec. 1, 2021. Published November 2017February 2022. Originally approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 20122017
as F2487–06(2012).F2487–13(2017). DOI: 10.1520/F2487-13.10.1520/F2487-21.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
F2487 − 21
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D3212 Specification for Joints for Drain and Sewer Plastic Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
F2306/F2306M Specification for 300 mm to 1500 mm [12 in. to 60 in.] Annular Corrugated Profile-Wall Polyethylene (PE) Pipe
and Fittings for Non-Pressure Gravity-Flow Storm Sewer and Subsurface Drainage Applications
F2736 Specification for 6 to 30 in. (152 To 762 mm) Polypropylene (PP) Corrugated Single Wall Pipe And Double Wall Pipe
(Withdrawn 2018)
F2762 Specification for 12 to 30 in. (300 to 750 mm) Annular Corrugated Profile-Wall Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and Fittings for
Sanitary Sewer Applications (Withdrawn 2016)
F2763 Specification for 12 to 60 in. [300 to 1500 mm] Dual and Triple Profile-Wall Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and Fittings for
Sanitary Sewer Applications
F2764/F2764M Specification for 6 to 60 in. [150 to 1500 mm] Polypropylene (PP) Corrugated Double and Triple Wall Pipe and
Fittings for Non-Pressure Sanitary Sewer Applications
F2881/F2881M Specification for 12 to 60 in. [300 to 1500 mm] Polypropylene (PP) Dual Wall Pipe and Fittings for
Non-Pressure Storm Sewer Applications
F2947/F2947M Specification for 150 to 1500 mm [6 to 60 in.] Annular Corrugated Profile-Wall Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and
Fittings for Sanitary Sewer Applications
2.2 AASHTO Standards
M 252 Standard Specification for Corrugated Polyethylene Drainage Pipe 75 to 250-mm (3 to 10-inch) Diameter
M 294 Standard Specification for Corrugated Polyethylene Drainage Pipe 300 to 1500-mm (12 to 60-inch) Diameter
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to plastic pipe, see Terminology F412.
4. Summary of Practice
4.1 Determine the groundwater conditions surrounding the section of pipeline to be tested and select the type of test to be
conducted.
4.2 For the infiltration test, the amount of water leaking into the pipeline is measured, and the rate of infiltration is determined.
If the rate is less than or equal to the allowable limit, the section of pipe tested is acceptable.
4.3 For the exfiltration test, the pipeline is filled with water to the specified test head and the rate of water loss is determined. If
the rate is less than or equal to the allowable limit, the section of pipe tested is acceptable.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This is not a routine test. The values recorded
...