1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for rolled copper sheet and strip in flat lengths or coils in ounce-weight thicknesses for roofing, cladding, flashings, gutters, downspouts, and general sheet metal work for building construction.
1.1.1 Products produced to this specification are not intended for electrical applications.
1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. NOTE 1—Specification B101 is an associated specification for leadcoated copper sheets and strip for building construction.
1.3 The following hazard caveat pertains to the test methods portion, Section 16, of this specification
1.3.1 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM B370-22 Referenced Document
ASTM B101 Standard Specification for Lead-Coated Copper Sheet and Strip for Building Construction
ASTM B248 Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper and Copper-Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar
ASTM B601 Standard Classification for Temper Designations for Copper and Copper Alloys-Wrought and Cast
ASTM B846 Standard Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
ASTM E112 Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
ASTM E255 Standard Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for the Determination of Chemical Composition
ASTM E8/E8M Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials*, 2024-01-01 Update
ASTM B370-22 history
2022ASTM B370-22 Standard Specification for Copper Sheet and Strip for Building Construction
2019ASTM B370-12(2019) Standard Specification for Copper Sheet and Strip for Building Construction
2012ASTM B370-12 Standard Specification for Copper Sheet and Strip for Building Construction
2011ASTM B370-11e1 Standard Specification for Copper Sheet and Strip for Building Construction
2011ASTM B370-11 Standard Specification for Copper Sheet and Strip for Building Construction
2009ASTM B370-09 Standard Specification for Copper Sheet and Strip for Building Construction
2003ASTM B370-03 Standard Specification for Copper Sheet and Strip for Building Construction
1998ASTM B370-98 Standard Specification for Copper Sheet and Strip for Building Construction
1977ASTM B370-77 Standard Specification for Copper Sheet And Strip For Building Construction