Certifications / Codes / Standards

Codes &
Standards

Tested. Listed. Accepted. Fernco couplings and connectors are tested to ASTM, CSA and CISPI standards and listed by IAPMO, ICC-ES and CSA Group. Find your product, then verify the listing at the source.

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IAPMO
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials

Listings referenced by the Uniform Plumbing Code.

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ICC-ES
International Code Council Evaluation Service

PMG listings used with the International Plumbing and Residential Codes.

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CSA
CSA Group, Canadian Standards Association

Certified to CSA B602 for use under the National Plumbing Code of Canada.

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Accepted under the model codes.

IPCInternational Plumbing Code
UPCUniform Plumbing Code
IRCInternational Residential Code
NPCNational Plumbing Code of Canada

Find the standard for your product.

ProductCategoryStandards
Flexible Couplings1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1006, 1051, 1055, 1056 SeriesCouplingsASTM D 5926ASTM C 1173CSA B602
Proflex Shielded Specialty CouplingsCouplingsASTM C 1460ASTM C 564CSA B602
Standard No Hub CouplingsCouplingsASTM C 564ASTM C 1277CISPI 310CSA B602
Medium Duty and Heavy Duty No Hub CouplingsCouplingsASTM C 564ASTM C 1540CISPI 310CSA B602
Shear Ring and Strong Back CouplingsCouplingsASTM D 5926ASTM C 1173CSA B602
Multi-Tite Pipe GasketsGasketsASTM C 564
Expansion Joints, Tubular Connectors, Drain and Trap ConnectorsConnectorsASTM D 5926CSA B602
Flexible Toilet SealsConnectorsASTM A 1045
QwikSealManhole connectorsASTM C 923
Specialty connectors and adapters1059, 1060, 1070 Series, CMA Debris Traps, Dishwasher Connectors, Donuts, Downspout Connectors, Flexible Traps, Hose Grips, LDC, LDCX, LDCMA, QT and QL, Tap Saddles, Utility Connectors, Qwik Caps, Western Series CouplingsConnectorsASTM D 5926

What each standard covers.

Plain-language summaries. The full text is published by each standards body.

ASTM C 1173
Flexible transition couplings for underground piping systems.
ASTM C 1460
Shielded transition couplings joining dissimilar DWV pipe and fittings above ground.
ASTM C 1277
Shielded couplings joining hubless cast iron soil pipe and fittings.
ASTM C 1540
Heavy duty shielded couplings joining hubless cast iron soil pipe and fittings.
ASTM C 564
Rubber gaskets for cast iron soil pipe and fittings.
ASTM D 5926
PVC gaskets for DWV, sewer, sanitary and storm plumbing systems.
ASTM A 1045
Flexible PVC gaskets used to connect toilets to the sanitary drainage system.
ASTM C 923
Resilient connectors between concrete manhole structures, pipes and laterals.
CISPI 310
Couplings for use with hubless cast iron soil pipe and fittings.
CSA B602
Mechanical couplings for drain, waste, vent and sewer pipe.
AIS / BABA
American Iron and Steel and Build America, Buy America requirements for federally funded water projects.See which product categories comply or the EPA AIS requirement.

AIS and BABA compliance.

Which product categories meet American Iron and Steel and Build America, Buy America requirements for federally funded water projects. Effective April 7, 2026.

Standard Flexible Couplings
CompliantExcludes 16 in. and above
Proflex Specialty Couplings
Compliant
Strong Back RC Couplings
CompliantExcludes 16 in. and above, and 5000 Series
XL Couplings
Compliant
Tee and Wye Tap Saddles
CompliantExcludes Tap Saddle Pressure Kit
Qwik Tees and Ells
Compliant
Plastic Socket Couplings
Compliant
Pipe Sleeves
Compliant
Expansion Joints
Compliant
Eccentric Bushings and Couplings
CompliantExcludes 16 in. and above
Water Well Debris Traps
CompliantExcludes 16 in. and above
Western Series Center Stop
Compliant
Qwik Caps
Compliant
Drain and Trap Connectors
Compliant
HULK
Not compliant
Chemical Couplings
Not compliant
Dual Puddle Flange
Not compliant
QwikSeal
Not compliant
No Hub Couplings
Not compliant
Ultra-Rib Sewer Pipe Couplings
Not compliant
Large Diameter Couplings
Not compliant
Custom Large Diameter Debris Caps
Not compliant
Flap Valves
Not compliant

Standard Flexible Couplings and Strong Back RC Couplings (worm gear 1000 Series) in 16 in. and above are excluded from the compliant list, but remain available under the 6000 Series. Confirm the current list before specifying: AIS and BABA scope list (PDF).

International approvals.

Held outside North America. Contact your regional Fernco office for certificates.

United Kingdom
BSI KitemarkBSI Kitemark, ConstructionWIS 4-41-01, Certificate KM 33192
United Kingdom
BSI KitemarkBSI Kitemark, Clay PipeBS EN 295, Certificate KM 22943
Germany
DIN
Denmark
Godkendelse
Finland
Ympäristöministeriön tyyppihyväksyntäpäätösMinistry of the Environment type approval
Norway
Godkjenningsnemnda for sanitærmateriell
Sweden
TypgodkännandebevisType approval certificate
New Zealand
BRANZ Appraisal Certificate
Australia / New Zealand
AS/NZS 4327