Reliance Worldwide Corporation dba Cash Acme
Plumbing Listing Program
- Reliance Worldwide Corporation dba Cash Acme
- Plastic Piping and Accessories
- Cullman, Alabama, USA
- P343-1
- P343-1
- July 1, 2016
- March 11, 2025
- N/A
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ASTM E84-18
“Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials”.
CAN/ULC S102.2-18
“Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring, Floor Coverings, and Miscellaneous Materials and Assemblies”.
ASTM E119-24
“Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials”.
CAN/ULC S101-14
“Standard Methods of Fire Endurance Tests of Building Construction and Materials”.
UL 263-11
“Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials”.
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Cross-linked Polyethylene PEX Piping, Fittings and Valves
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Testrite Tees
SharkBite Max brass fittings -
All PEX tubing, connectors, valves, and other accessories (if sufficient space available) shall be permanently marked with the following content applied to an area that is readily visible after installation:
a) Manufacturer’s name or trademark
b) Standard: ASTM E84, CAN/ULC S102.2
c) Flame Spread Rating ≤ 25, Smoke Developed Rating ≤ 50 (FSI ≤ 25 / SDI ≤ 50)
d) Nominal Size
e) QAI logo with ‘c’ and ‘us’ identifier -
Models:
Cash Acme/SharkBite Type PEX-a (red, white, blue, natural, purple)
Cash Acme/SharkBite Type PEX-b (red, white, blue)
SharkBite EvoPEX (K-series) Push-to-Connect fittings
13 to 25 mm (1/2” to 1”) plastic crimp (barb) fittings
13 to 51 mm (1/2” to 2”) brass crimp (barb) fittings
13 to 51 mm (1/2” to 2’’) plastic expansion fittings
13 to 51 mm (1/2” to 2’’) brass expansion fittings
SharkBite Universal (U-series) Push-to-Connect fittings
SharkBite 2XL (SB-series) Push-to-Connect fittings
SharkBite 2XLR (UXL-series) Push-to-Connect fittings
SharkBite Max brass fittingsRating(s):
The following outlines the performance of the Cash Acme PEX pipe determined in accordance with the noted standards.
ASTM E84 – Surface Burning CharacteristicsLimitations
Flame Spread Index
Smoke Developed Index
Maximum 51 mm (2-inch) nominal diameter PEX-a or PEX-b piping, installed with rated minimum 13 mm (1/2-inch) pipe insulation1. No spacing requirements between adjacent runs. Maximum SharkBite EvoPEX (k series), plastic crimp and plastic expansion fittings frequency of 1 every152 mm (6-inches), encased with approved pipe insulations1. No spacing limitations on brass accessories.
< 25
< 50
CAN/ULC S102.2 – Surface Burning Characteristics
Limitations
Flame Spread Index
Smoke Developed Index
Maximum 51 mm (2-inch) nominal diameter PEX-a or PEX-b piping, installed with rated minimum 13 mm (1/2-inch) pipe insulation1. No spacing requirements between adjacent runs. Maximum SharkBite EvoPEX (k series), plastic crimp and plastic expansion fittings frequency of 1 every 152 mm (6-inches), encased with approved pipe insulations1. No spacing limitations on brass accessories.
< 25
< 50
1- See list of approved pipe insulation providers
The following list of insulation types (at minimum thickness of 13 mm (1/2”) are approved for use with Cash Acme/SharkBite PEX products (13 – 51 mm (1/2” -2”)). The insulation noted must be listed to ASTM C547 by an approved listing agency. Values are based on ASTM E84 testing.
Insulation
Flame Spread Rating
Smoke Developed Rating
Johns Manville Micro-Lok
< 25
< 50
Johns Manville Micro-Lok HP
Owens Corning Fiberglass
UL 263, ASTM E119, CAN/ULC S101 – Wall Assemblies
QAI Design #
Wall Type
Load
Fire Endurance Period
Light Gauge Steel Stud
Non-Load Bearing
1 Hour
Wood Dimensional Lumber Stud
Restricted Load-Bearing
1 Hour
UL 263, ASTM E119, CAN/ULC S101 – Floor / Ceiling Assemblies
QAI Design #
Floor / Ceiling Type
Load
Fire Endurance Period
Wood Dimensional Lumber Joist
Restricted Load-Bearing
1 Hour
Concrete Slab and Beam
Load-Bearing
2 Hour
Note: Pipe sizes are nominal dimensions.
The materials, products or systems listed in this directory have been qualified to bear the QAI Listing Mark under the conditions stated with each Listing. Only those products bearing the QAI Listing Mark are considered to be listed by QAI.
The standard herein listed is the currently accepted version within the relevant certification scheme, code or other requirements unless otherwise noted. Transition periods may apply. Upon request, QAI will provide information about the validity of any of its certifications.
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