EN 16000:2010
(Main)Plastics piping systems - Systems within the building structure - Mounting and fixing of components in the test apparatus to thermal attack by a single burning item
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies the mounting and fixing of components in the test apparatus to thermal attack by a single burning item (SBI) according to EN 13823.
This document is applicable to non-pressure plastics pipes, fittings and their joints intended for soil and waste applications:
- inside the building (application area code "B");
- buried in ground within the building structure (application area code "BD") and with a diameter greater than or equal to 75 mm.
It is also applicable to pressure plastics pipes, fittings and their joints within the building structure:
- intended for water for general purposes, drainage, sewerage, as well as for any other pressure application with other fluids covered by the Construction Products Directive;
- hot and cold water installations for the conveyance of water and for heating systems.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 25-May-2010
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Nov-2010
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 155 - Plastics piping systems and ducting systems
- Current Stage
- 9092 - Decision on results of review/2YR ENQ - revise - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 14-Aug-2024
- Completion Date
- 17-Sep-2026
Overview
EN 16000:2010 - Plastics piping systems: mounting and fixing of components in the test apparatus to thermal attack by a single burning item (SBI) - specifies how to mount plastics pipes, fittings and joints inside the SBI test rig defined in EN 13823. The standard applies to non‑pressure and pressure plastics piping systems used within the building structure, ensuring consistent, repeatable test conditions for reaction‑to‑fire testing of piping components.
Key topics
- Scope and applicability
- Non‑pressure plastics pipes, fittings and joints for soil and waste applications inside buildings (application code B) and buried within building structure (BD) for diameters ≥ 75 mm.
- Pressure plastics pipes, fittings and joints within buildings for water (general, drainage, sewerage), other fluids covered by the Construction Products Directive, and hot/cold water and heating installations.
- Mounting and fixing requirements
- Components must be mounted and fixed in the SBI test apparatus according to the layouts shown in Figures 1 and 2 of the standard (dimensions in millimetres).
- If pipes are not available, fittings may be tested in linear assemblies (e.g., couplers).
- Where standard dimensions do not exist, mounting choices should be agreed between the manufacturer and the testing laboratory.
- Test references and conformity
- EN 16000:2010 is a companion document to EN 13823:2002 (reaction to fire tests - SBI). Conformance ensures comparable test setups across laboratories.
Applications
- Provides a standardized procedure for preparing plastics piping components for SBI reaction‑to‑fire tests.
- Used during product development to evaluate fire behaviour of pipes, joints and fittings.
- Supports regulatory compliance and product certification under the Construction Products Directive (CPD) / Construction Product Regulation (CPR) for reaction‑to‑fire classification.
- Helps manufacturers and testing laboratories produce repeatable, comparable test data for technical files, CE marking and safety documentation.
Who uses this standard
- Manufacturers of plastics piping systems and fittings
- Accredited testing laboratories and fire‑testing facilities
- Certification and notified bodies assessing reaction‑to‑fire performance
- Specifiers, designers and building safety engineers verifying compliance
- Regulatory authorities and conformity assessment organizations
Related standards
- EN 13823 - Reaction to fire tests for building products - thermal attack by a single burning item (SBI) - normative reference for test method and interpretation.
Keywords: EN 16000:2010, plastics piping systems, mounting and fixing, single burning item, SBI, EN 13823, reaction to fire tests, non‑pressure pipes, pressure pipes, Construction Products Directive, test apparatus.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 16000:2010 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Plastics piping systems - Systems within the building structure - Mounting and fixing of components in the test apparatus to thermal attack by a single burning item". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the mounting and fixing of components in the test apparatus to thermal attack by a single burning item (SBI) according to EN 13823. This document is applicable to non-pressure plastics pipes, fittings and their joints intended for soil and waste applications: - inside the building (application area code "B"); - buried in ground within the building structure (application area code "BD") and with a diameter greater than or equal to 75 mm. It is also applicable to pressure plastics pipes, fittings and their joints within the building structure: - intended for water for general purposes, drainage, sewerage, as well as for any other pressure application with other fluids covered by the Construction Products Directive; - hot and cold water installations for the conveyance of water and for heating systems.
This European Standard specifies the mounting and fixing of components in the test apparatus to thermal attack by a single burning item (SBI) according to EN 13823. This document is applicable to non-pressure plastics pipes, fittings and their joints intended for soil and waste applications: - inside the building (application area code "B"); - buried in ground within the building structure (application area code "BD") and with a diameter greater than or equal to 75 mm. It is also applicable to pressure plastics pipes, fittings and their joints within the building structure: - intended for water for general purposes, drainage, sewerage, as well as for any other pressure application with other fluids covered by the Construction Products Directive; - hot and cold water installations for the conveyance of water and for heating systems.
EN 16000:2010 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.220.50 - Fire-resistance of building materials and elements; 23.040.20 - Plastics pipes. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 16000:2010 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13823:2002, EN 476:2022, EN 1566-1:2022, EN 1455-1:2022. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme - Systeme innerhalb der Gebäudestruktur - Montage und Befestigung von Bauteilen im Prüfgerät für thermische Beanspruchung durch einen einzelnen brennenden GegenstandSystèmes de canalisations en plastique - Systèmes à l'intérieur de la structure des bâtiments - Montage et fixation des composants dans l'appareillage d'essai à une sollicitation thermique provoquée par un objet isolé en feuPlastics piping systems - Systems within the building structure - Mounting and fixing of components in the test apparatus to thermal attack by a single burning item23.040.20Cevi iz polimernih materialovPlastics pipes13.220.50Požarna odpornost gradbenih materialov in elementovFire-resistance of building materials and elementsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16000:2010SIST EN 16000:2010en,fr,de01-december-2010SIST EN 16000:2010SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
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EN 16000
May 2010 ICS 13.220.50; 23.040.20 English Version
Plastics piping systems - Systems within the building structure - Mounting and fixing of components in the test apparatus to thermal attack by a single burning item
Systèmes de canalisations en plastique - Systèmes à l'intérieur de la structure des bâtiments - Montage et fixation des composants dans l'appareillage d'essai à une sollicitation thermique provoquée par un objet isolé en feu Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme - Systeme innerhalb der Gebäudestruktur - Montage und Befestigung von Bauteilen im Prüfgerät für thermische Beanspruchung durch einen einzelnen brennenden Gegenstand This European Standard was approved by CEN on 23 April 2010.
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