To exempt asbestos-cement pipe and fittings from the application of , which would otherwise require conformance to certain standards, if certain conditions are met [the pipe and fittings meet the standards described in or certain other standards].

This is to limit the probability that asbestos-cement pipe and fittings will not meet proper standards, which could lead to such products not performing in the way intended, which could lead to failure of the pipe or fittings, which could lead to unsanitary conditions, which could lead to harm to persons.