High density polyethylene plastic pipe (HDPE).
Omaha Municipal Code § 49-821
in effectSec. 49-821. - High density polyethylene plastic pipe (HDPE).
(a) The following provisions shall apply to HDPE SDR 17 for sanitary and storm sewers:
(1) Pipe and fittings shall conform to ASTM F-714, ASTM D1248, ASTM D3550 Standards.
(2) All sections of pipe shall be assembled and joined on the job site.
(3) Joints shall be accomplished by heating and butt-fusion or electro-fusion in strict compliance with the manufacturer's required methods.
(4) Joint strength shall be equal to or greater than the pipe strength.
(5) All licensed plumbers and sewer layers shall be manufacturer-trained and certified in butt-fusion or electro-fusion methods prior to installing these joints.
(6) The bead on the inside of the pipe shall be removed.
(7) May be used only in conjunction with a directional boring and pipe bursting method when repairing an existing line.
(b) The following provisions shall apply to smooth interior corrugated polyethylene pipe and fittings used for storm sewers only.
(1) For recycled resin pipe sizes four inches to 60 inches in diameter, pipe shall conform to ASTM F2648,
(2) For virgin resin pipe sizes four inches to ten inches in diameter, pipe shall conform to AASHTO M-252 Type S.
(3) For virgin resin pipe sizes 12 inches to 60 inches in diameter, pipe shall conform to AASHTO M-294 Type S or ASTM F2306.
(4) Installation shall be in accordance with section 49-1734 and as recommended by the pipe manufacturer.
(5) There shall not be more than a five percent deflection in the pipe after installation.
(c) The following provisions shall apply to perforated smooth interior corrugated polyethylene (HDPE) pipe and fittings used for sub-soil drains only.
(1) For recycled resin sizes four inches through 60 inches shall comply with ASTM F2648.
(2) For virgin resin sizes four inches through ten inches shall comply with ASTM M252 Type S.
(3) For virgin resin sizes 12 inches and larger shall comply with AASHTO M294 Type S or ASTM F2306.
(4) All fittings shall be compatible and provided by the pipe's manufacturer.
(Ord. No. 40524, § 1, 10-20-15)
Source: City of Omaha, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ne/omaha/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=OMMUCOCHGEORVOII_CH49PL_ARTVIIIQUWEINMA_S49-821HIDEPOPLPIHDFetched: 10/28/2026