Submittal Sheet
Table Of Contents
Engineering Specications
6 of 31SM-PP 1120 ProPress Systems
ProPress Fitting System
Part 1: General
1.1 Summary
Copper tubing and fitting system for hot and cold water distribution systems, sprinkler and standpipe systems, and
hydronic piping systems.
1.2 Denitions
ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials
AWWA: American Water Works Association
EPDM: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer
FM: Factory Mutual
IAPMO: International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials
ICC: International Code Council
MSS: Manufacturers Standardization Society
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NSF: National Sanitation Foundation
UL: Underwriters Laboratory
1.3 References
ASME A13.1: Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems
ASME B1.20.1: Pipe Threads, General Purpose (inch)
ASME B16.18: Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
ASME B16.22: Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder-Joint Pressure Fittings
ASME B16.26: Cast Copper Alloy Fittings for Flared Copper Tube
ASME B16.51: Copper and Copper Alloy Press-Connect Pressure Fittings
ASME B31.9: Building Services Piping
ASTM B75: Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube
ASTM B88: Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube
ASTM B813: Standard Specification for Liquid and Paste Fluxes for Soldering Applications of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube
ASTM B828: Standard Practice for Making Capillary Joints by Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Fittings
AWWA C651: Standard for Disinfecting Water Mains
IAPMO: Uniform Mechanical Code
IAPMO: Uniform Plumbing Code
IAPMO PS-117: Press and Nail Connections
ICC: International Plumbing Code
ICC: International Mechanical Code
MSS-SP-58 Pipe Hangers and Supports Materials, Design and Manufacturer
NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 13D Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One/Two Family Dwellings and Mobile Homes
NFPA 13R Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems for Residential Occupancies up to and including Four
Stories in Height
NFPA 14 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems
NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code
NSF/ANSI 61 Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects
NSF/ANSI 372 Drinking Water System Components - Lead Content
3 Engineering Specications