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This standard covers a particular type of seamless copper tube (Copper UNS No. C12200). This tube is suitable for general plumbing, similar applications for the conveyance of fluids and those commonly used with solder, flared, or compression-type fittings. The standard indicates how the the type of copper water tube suitable for any particular application is determined.
Current edition
- ASTM B88-16 Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube
Incorporation by reference
The following editions have been incorporated by reference (IBR) into the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):
IBR approved for | Overview of requirements | IBR approved edition |
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29 CFR 1910.110(b)(8)(ii) | Employers must ensure copper tubing is of type K or L or equivalent as covered in the Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube, ANSI H23.1–1970 (ASTM B88–69). Aluminum alloy tubing must be of Type A or B or equivalent as covered in Specification ASTM B210–68 and must be suitably marked every 18 inches indicating compliance with ASTM Specifications. | ASTM B88-69 (ANSI H23.1–1970) Seamless Copper Water Tube. |
29 CFR 1910.110(b)(13)(ii)(b)(1) | Employers must ensure that if used, copper tubing with an outside diameter of three-fourths inch or less conforms to Type K of Specifications for Seamless Water Tube, ANSI H23.1–1970 (ASTM B88–69) (see Table H-24). | ASTM B88-69 (ANSI H23.1–1970) Seamless Copper Water Tube. |
How to purchase
Standards are available for purchase from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), see webstore.ansi.org, and from ASTM International, see www.astm.org.
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