The Ontario Building Code | Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings

7.2.5.5. Polyethylene pipe and Fittings

(1) Polyethylene water pipe, tubing and fittings shall be certified to, and have a pressure rating meeting the requirements of, Series 160 or a higher series of CAN/CSA-B137.1, "Polyethylene (PE) pipe, Tubing and Fittings for Cold water pressure Services".

(2) Except as permitted in Sentence 7.2.5.7.(1), polyethylene water pipe shall not be used except for a water service pipe.

(3) Butt fusion fittings for polyethylene pipe shall conform to ASTM D3261, "Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic pipe and Tubing".