Chapter 15 of the Handbook of Polyethylene Pipe, 2nd Edition (General Guidelines for Repairing Buried PE Potable Water Pressure Pipes)

Chapter 15 of the Handbook of Polyethylene Pipe, 2nd Edition provides the accepted procedures for repairing buried polyethylene (PE) potable-water pressure pipelines, covering inspection and damage assessment, leak identification, excavation and safety practices, squeeze-off methods, mechanical and fusion-type repairs, service-connection restoration, and return-to-service considerations. It outlines material compatibility, installation conditions, pressure-testing requirements, and environmental factors that influence long-term pipe performance. Used within One Exam Prep study scopes, this chapter supports contractors and exam candidates by defining the standardized, code-aligned practices essential for maintaining and restoring PE potable-water systems.

Chapter 15 of the Handbook of Polyetheylene Pipe, 2nd Edition (General Guidelines for Repairing Buried PE Potable Water Pressure Pipes)