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Plastic Pipe Joining Program

Introduction

The aim of the program is to provide a qualification that is recognized by those who adopt the program as satisfactory proof of a person's ability to join various types of plastic pipe. This qualification makes them eligible to move around within the member companies' systems without having to re-qualify each time. The program utilizes the Internet version of software called The Qualifier ^TM to maintain an accurate and up-to date database of all personnel. As the program administrator, we conduct the notification, testing, measurement and issuance of qualification cards with a photograph of the individual.

Program Features

Regional program developed in cooperation with 12 utilities in PA, MD, DE, VA and Washington DC, various pipe, fittings and equipment manufacturers

Conforms to DOT requirements per 49CFR192 (Qualified personnel, OQ, Testing, etc.), includes MDPE (PE2406) and HDPE (PE3408)

Fully OQ Compliant

Based on the ASTM D2513 standards, plastic pipe institute technical bulletin TR33 and Performance Pipe (Plexco/Drisco) procedures (letters on file)

Approved by Plexco, Drisco, Performance, CP Chem, Friatec, Central, Innogaz and various other manufacturers

Audited and approved by various PUCs, PSCs and SCCs

Administered by neutral third party

Reasonable cost to all participants involved

Participants pay for the materials they use

Participants have the option to use their own fusion equipment

Internet database w/secure access