This standard provides the field installation guidelines for buried steel water pipe, 4 in. (100 mm)* and larger. The purpose of this standard is to provide the minimum requirements for the installation of buried steel water pipelines, including inspection, unloading, handling, storage, and testing.

The information contained in this standard is intended to be used as a guide to assist in the installation of steel water pipe. This standard is intended to cover typical pipeline construction practices that are deemed adequate for the satisfactory installation of steel water pipelines. Individual project requirements may vary substantially and should always be thoroughly reviewed before bidding or construction startup.