AWWA D120 2019
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AWWA D120-19 Thermosetting Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic Tanks
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| AWWA | 2019 | 52 |
This standard describes the composition, performance requirements, construction practices and workmanship, design, and methods of testing thermosetting fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) tanks for the storage of water or other liquids used in water supply service.
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| 7 | Foreword I. Introduction. I.A. Background. The purpose of this standard is to establish the significant quality requirements for commercially available thermosetting fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) tanks for use in the water industry. This standard is based on the technology f I.B History. In June 1971, the Engineering and Construction Committee, appointed by the AWWA Technical and Professional Council, evaluated the use of reinforced plastics in the water industry and found sufficient use of products made from this material to Foreword I. Introduction. I.A. Background. The purpose of this standard is to establish the significant quality requirements for commercially available thermosetting fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) tanks for use in the water industry. This standard is based on the technology f I.B. History. In June 1971, the Engineering and Construction Committee, appointed by the AWWA Technical and Professional Council, evaluated the use of reinforced plastics in the water industry and found sufficient use of products made from this material t |
| 8 | I.C. Acceptance. In May 1985, the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) entered into a cooperative agreement with a consortium led by NSF International (NSF) to develop voluntary third-party consensus standards and a certification program for direct I.C. Acceptance. In May 1985, the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) entered into a cooperative agreement with a consortium led by NSF International (NSF) to develop voluntary third-party consensus standards and a certification program for direct |
| 10 | II. Special Issues. II.A. Chlorine and Chloramine Degradation of Elastomers. The selection of materials is critical for water service and distribution piping in locations where there is a possibility that elastomers will be in contact with chlorine or chloramines. Documented III. Use of This Standard. It is the responsibility of the user of an AWWA standard to determine that the products described in that standard are suitable for use in the particular application being considered. Section III.A summarizes supplemental inform III.A. Purchaser Options and Alternatives. Purchasers are advised that, while this standard presents information on materials and procedures for manufacture of the tank, it does not contain complete engineering information needed to prepare complete requi II. Special Issues. II.A. Chlorine and Chloramine Degradation of Elastomers. The selection of materials is critical for water service and distribution piping in locations where there is a possibility that elastomers will be in contact with chlorine or chloramines. Documented III. Use of This Standard. It is the responsibility of the user of an AWWA standard to determine that the products described in that standard are suitable for use in the particular application being considered. Section III.A summarizes supplemental inform III.A. Purchaser Options and Alternatives. Purchasers are advised that, while this standard presents information on materials and procedures for manufacture of the tank, it does not contain complete engineering information needed to prepare complete requi |
| 11 | III.B Modification to Standard. Any modification to the provisions, definitions, or terminology in this standard must be provided by the purchaser. III.C Information to Be Supplied by Manufacturer. When required, the manufacturer or its representative shall submit, for acceptance by the purchaser, certified drawings showing the principal dimensions, construction details, and materials used for the fa IV. Major Revisions. Major revisions made to the standard in this edition include the following: III.B. Modification to Standard. Any modification to the provisions, definitions, or terminology in this standard must be provided by the purchaser. III.C. Information to Be Supplied by Manufacturer. When required, the manufacturer or its representative shall submit, for acceptance by the purchaser, certified drawings showing the principal dimensions, construction details, and materials used for the f IV. Major Revisions. Major revisions made to the standard in this edition include the following: |
| 12 | V. Comments. If you have any comments or questions about this standard, please call AWWA Engineering and Technical Services at 303.794.7711, FAX at 303.795.7603, write to the department at 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80235-3098, or e-mail at stand V. Comments. If you have any comments or questions about this standard, please call AWWA Engineering and Technical Services at 303.794.7711, FAX at 303.795.7603, write to the department at 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80235-3098, or e-mail at stand |
| 13 | AWWA Standard SECTION 1: GENERAL Sec. 1.1 Scope AWWA Standard SECTION 1: GENERAL Sec. 1.1 Scope |
| 14 | Sec. 1.2 Purpose Sec. 1.3 Application SECTION 2: REFERENCES Sec. 1.2 Purpose Sec. 1.3 Application |
| 16 | SECTION 3: DEFINITIONS |
| 17 | SECTION 4 REQUIREMENTS Sec. 4.1 Classification Sec. 4.2 Potable Water Service Sec. 4.3 Materials SECTION 4 REQUIREMENTS Sec. 4.1 Classification Sec. 4.2 Potable Water Service Sec. 4.3 Materials |
| 18 | Sec. 4.4 General Requirements Sec. 4.4 General Requirements |
| 19 | Sec. 4.5 Design Sec. 4.5 Design |
| 21 | Sec. 4.6 Physical and Mechanical Properties of Tank Shell Sec. 4.7 Environmental Resistance of Tank Shell Sec. 4.6 Physical and Mechanical Properties of Tank Shell Sec. 4.7 Environmental Resistance of Tank Shell |
| 22 | Sec. 4.8 Leakage Under Internal Pressure Sec. 4.9 Additional Requirements for Underground Tanks Sec. 4.10 Construction Sec. 4.8 Leakage Under Internal Pressure Sec. 4.9 Additional Requirements for Underground Tanks Sec. 4.10 Construction |
| 30 | Sec. 4.11 Permeation SECTION 5: VERIFICATION Sec. 5.1 Basis for Rejection Sec. 5.2 General |
| 31 | Sec. 5.3 Production Tests |
| 32 | Sec. 4.11 Permeation SECTION 5: VERIFICATION Sec. 5.1 Basis for Rejection Sec. 5.2 General Sec. 5.4 Physical and Mechanical Properties of Tank Shell |
| 33 | Sec. 5.3 Production Tests Sec. 5.5 Environmental Resistance |
| 34 | Sec. 5.4 Physical and Mechanical Properties of Tank Shell |
| 35 | Sec. 5.5 Environmental Resistance Sec. 5.6 Additional Tests for Underground Tanks |
| 36 | Sec. 5.7 Aboveground-Tank Surface Burning Characteristics |
| 37 | Sec. 5.6 Additional Tests for Underground Tanks Sec. 5.8 Retest Sec. 5.9 Inspection and Testing by Purchaser SECTION 6: DELIVERY Sec. 6.1 Marking |
| 38 | Sec. 6.2 Packaging and Shipping Sec. 6.3 Handling |
| 39 | Sec. 5.7 Aboveground-Tank Surface Burning Characteristics Sec. 5.9 Inspection and Testing by Purchaser SECTION 6: DELIVERY Sec. 6.1 Marking Sec. 6.4 Installation Sec. 6.5 Affidavit of Compliance |
| 41 | APPENDIX A Explanatory Notes to D120 APPENDIX A Explanatory Notes to D120 |
| 43 | APPENDIX B Pre-installation Site Analysis for Underground Tanks |
| 45 | APPENDIX C Accessories for Underground Tanks |
| 47 | Flanged-Joint Bolts, Gaskets, and Installation APPENDIX D Flanged-Joint Bolts, Gaskets, and Installation |
