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Recently, representatives from the Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute (CISPI) helped lead the passing of proposed revisions to ASTM A888 and ASTM A74 - the codes that guide the manufacture of no-hub and hub and spigot cast iron soil pipe and fittings, respectively. Among the changes that passed:
* Pipe and fittings shall not be patched, filled or welded by the manufacturer to repair cosmetic or material defects that occur during the course of manufacturing.
* Pipe and fittings shall not be coated with paint containing lead that exceeds levels above 0.06% (600 ppm) as defined in the Lead Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act.
* Manufacturers utilizing third party certification agencies shall provide copies of the third party inspection reports when requested as part of their certification. Third party...