FYI
I emailed AWWA and asked about them including fused joints in their standard and what it might mean. I was hoping for at least a date the new standard will come out. So,this response still leaves some uncertainty, although it suggests fused joint approval is coming. This is the response:
Hi Dan,
Fused joints have been proposed for inclusion in our PVC pipe installation standard. But, at this point in time, the standard is still in the development process and not available for publication. Hope this is of some assistance.
Tim McCandless
Standards Engineer
American Water Works Association
6666 West Quincy Avenue
Denver, CO 80235-3098
Phone: 303-347-6285
Fax: 303-795-7603
