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EN 12109:1999

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Vacuum drainage systems inside buildings

Vacuum drainage systems inside buildings

This European Standard specifies system requirements (performance) and the principal requirements for design and installation with related verification and test methods for vacuum drainage systems inside buildings transporting domestic wastewater from dwellings and commercial properties but excluding stormwater and rainwater.

Unterdruckentwässerungssysteme innerhalb von Gebäuden

Diese Europa(ische Norm legt Systemanforderungen (Leistungsanforderungen) fest sowie grundsa(tzliche Anforderungen an dessen Entwurf und Ausfu(hrung, einschließlich der zugeho(rigen Pru(fverfahren, fu(r Unterdruckentwa(sserungs- systeme (UES) innerhalb von Geba(uden, die ha(usliches Schmutzwasser aus Wohnungen und gewerblichen Einrichtugen unter Ausschuß von Regenwasser ableiten.

Réseau d'évacuation sous vide à l'intérieur des bâtiments

La présente norme européenne définit les prescriptions de performances ainsi que les principales prescriptions de conception et d'installation, associées à des méthodes de vérification et d'essai, relatives aux réseaux d'évacuation sous vide destinés à des applications en intérieur pour le transport des eaux usées provenant des bâtiments résidentiels et des bâtiments commerciaux, à l'exception des eaux de ruissellement et des eaux pluviales.

Vakuumski kanalizacijski sistemi v stavbah

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
20-Apr-1999
ICS
91.140.80 - Drainage systems
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 165 - Waste water engineering
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 165/WG 21 - Drainage systems inside buildings
Current Stage
9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
Start Date
11-Jun-2021
Completion Date
14-Apr-2025
Directive
305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
89/106/EEC - Construction products
93/38/EEC - Procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors
Mandate
M/BC/CEN/88/15 - Standardization request to CEN/CENELEC in the field of Water supply, drainage and sewerage
Ref Project
SIST EN 12109:2000 - Vacuum drainage systems inside buildings

Overview

EN 12109:1999 (published by CEN) defines the requirements for vacuum drainage systems inside buildings. The standard covers system performance requirements and the principal requirements for design and installation, together with related verification and test methods. It applies to vacuum systems that transport domestic wastewater from dwellings and commercial properties and explicitly excludes stormwater and rainwater.

Key Topics

The standard addresses the following core technical topics and requirements:

  • System performance: functional and operational performance criteria that a vacuum drainage installation must meet.
  • Design principles: guidance on planning system layout and capacity to ensure reliable wastewater conveyance.
  • Installation requirements: recommended practices and constraints for correct assembly and integration in buildings.
  • Verification and test methods: procedures to confirm system integrity, performance and compliance after installation.
  • Scope limitations: clear exclusion of stormwater and rainwater applications to avoid misuse of the standard.
  • Component considerations: requirements that typically cover control equipment, piping, valves and collection points as part of the overall system performance (described at a system level rather than prescribing specific products).

Applications

EN 12109 is practical for professionals and projects involving vacuum wastewater systems in buildings, including:

  • Building services engineers and plumbing designers specifying vacuum drainage solutions.
  • Installers and contractors performing system installation, commissioning and on-site testing.
  • Manufacturers and suppliers documenting product performance and compatibility with European system requirements.
  • Facility managers, building owners and consultants evaluating system suitability for residential and commercial properties.
  • Use cases commonly include buildings where gravity drainage is impractical, space-constrained sites, or installations requiring flexible piping layouts (note: the standard applies only to domestic wastewater, not stormwater).

Related Standards

  • Published by CEN, EN 12109 should be used alongside other European and national standards covering plumbing, wastewater management, and building services to ensure comprehensive compliance.
  • Users should consult local regulations and complementary standards for materials, backflow protection, and environmental discharge requirements.

EN 12109 is an essential reference for anyone specifying, installing or testing vacuum drainage systems for domestic wastewater in buildings, providing standardized performance, design and verification practices across Europe.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Vakuumski kanalizacijski sistemi v stavbahUnterdruckentwässerungssysteme innerhalb von GebäudenRéseau d'évacuation sous vide a l'intérieur des bâtimentsVacuum drainage systems inside buildings91.140.80Drenažni sistemiDrainage systemsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12109:1999SIST EN 12109:2000en01-november-2000SIST EN 12109:2000SLOVENSKI
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EN 12109:1999 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Vacuum drainage systems inside buildings". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies system requirements (performance) and the principal requirements for design and installation with related verification and test methods for vacuum drainage systems inside buildings transporting domestic wastewater from dwellings and commercial properties but excluding stormwater and rainwater.

This European Standard specifies system requirements (performance) and the principal requirements for design and installation with related verification and test methods for vacuum drainage systems inside buildings transporting domestic wastewater from dwellings and commercial properties but excluding stormwater and rainwater.

EN 12109:1999 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.140.80 - Drainage systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 12109:1999 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC, 93/38/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/88/15. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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