ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems was formed in 1973. F17 currently has 696 members participating on 18 technical subcommittees that are responsible for 251 approved standards. F17 meets in April and November with approximately 160 members participating in 40 meetings over three days. F17 standards are published in Volumes 08.04 and 08.05 of the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. F17 has 18 technical subcommittees that maintain jurisdiction over these standards. Information on this subcommittee structure and F17's portfolio of approved standards and Work Items under construction are available from the List of Subcommittees, Standards and Work Items below. These standards are referenced in many plumbing and building codes and ensure quality and performance for the plastic pipe industry.