Polyethylene Pipes Follow New ASTM F1055 Rules Starting Next Year
Published Date: 4/24/2026
Rule
Summary
Starting January 1, 2027, pipeline companies must follow the updated ASTM F1055 standard for certain polyethylene pipe fittings. This change helps keep pipelines safer, makes rules clearer, and cuts down on paperwork headaches. If anyone has concerns, they can speak up by June 23, 2026, but otherwise, the new rules kick in smoothly with no extra costs expected.
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Pipelines must adopt ASTM F1055-2022
If you operate or own pipeline facilities, you must follow the reapproved 2022 edition of ASTM F1055 starting January 1, 2027. PHMSA says the update will maintain or improve public safety, reduce regulatory confusion and compliance burdens, and expects no extra costs; stakeholders may submit adverse comments by June 23, 2026 and are authorized to comply after that date.
Updated standard made available free online
The ASTM F1055 (reapproved 2022) standard incorporated by this rule is made available free of charge online at the ASTM Reading Room (https://www.astm.org/products-services/reading-room.html), and can also be obtained via the publisher contact information listed in Sec. 192.7. This gives pipeline operators and interested members of the public access to the exact technical requirements without a paywall.
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