Plastics piping systems - Buried and above ground systems for water and other fluids under pressure - Performance characteristics for pipes, fittings and their joints

This European Standard specifies performance requirements for plastics pipes, fittings and their joints for buried or above-ground pressure applications for water for general purposes, drainage, sewerage and irrigation, as well as for any other pressure application with other fluids covered by the Construction Products Directive with the exception of drinking water distribution for human consumption. It gives associated test methods for verification and evaluation of conformity with this European Standard.
NOTE    Compliance of pipes, fittings and their joints with this document does not confer a presumption of fitness of the product for the transport of water intended for human consumption within the meaning of the Directive 89/106/EEC. However, until the operation of the envisaged European Acceptance Scheme for construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption and the revision of the present standard, products complying with the present standard could be used for the transport of water intended for human consumption if they comply with the relevant national, regional or local regulatory provisions applicable in the place of use.

Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme - Erd- und oberirdisch verlegte Druckrohrleitungssysteme für Wasser und andere Flüssigkeiten - Eigenschaften für die Gebrauchstauglichkeit von Rohren, Formstücken und deren Verbindungen

Dieses Dokument legt Leistungsanforderungen an Kunststoffrohre, -formstücke und deren Verbindungen für erd- und oberirdisch verlegte Druckrohrleitungssysteme für Betriebswasser, Entwässerung, Abwasser und Bewässerung fest, sowie für jede andere Anwendung mit Flüssigkeiten unter Druck, die in der Bauproduktenrichtlinie enthalten ist, ausgenommen die Verteilung von Trinkwasser. Es gibt damit verbundene Prüfverfahren zur Verifizierung und Bewertung der Konformität mit diesem Dokument an.
ANMERKUNG   Für diese Anwendung werden "Scheiteldruckfestigkeit", "Biegefestigkeit in Längsrichtung", "Höchstlast für zulässige Verformung", "Widerstandsfähigkeit gegen hohe Temperaturen (bei Heizungsanlagen)", "Schlagzähigkeit", "Schweißbarkeit (bei Gasleitungsnetzen)", "Widerstandsfähigkeit gegen Durchdringung (bei Gasleitungsnetzen)", "elektrostatisches Verhalten (bei Brennstoffleitungsnetzen)", "Durchlässigkeit", "thermische Eigenschaften" und "Wärmeisolierung (hinsichtlich Energieeinsparung)" nicht behandelt.

Systemes de canalisations en plastique - Systemes enterrés et aériens pour eau et autres fluides avec pression - Caractéristiques de performance pour tubes, raccords et leurs assemblages

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences de performance pour les tubes, raccords en plastique et leurs assemblages destinés aux applications enterrées ou aériennes avec pression pour eau a usages généraux, branchements, collecteurs d'assainissement et irrigation ainsi que pour toute autre application avec pression pour d’autres fluides couverte par la Directive sur les Produits de Construction, a l’exception de la distribution de l’eau potable destinée a la consommation humaine. Il indique les méthodes associées pour la vérification et l’évaluation de la conformité la présente Norme européenne.
NOTE   La conformité des tubes, raccords et de leurs assemblages au présent document ne confere pas une présomption d’aptitude du produit pour le transport de l’eau destinée a la consommation humaine au sens de la Directive 89/106/CEE. Cependant, jusqu’a la mise en application du Plan d’Acceptation Européen (EAS) pour les produits de construction en contact avec l’eau destinée a la consommation humaine et la révision de la présente norme, les produits en conformité avec le présent document pourront etre utilisés pour le transport de l’eau destinée a la consommation humaine s’ils satisfont les dispositions réglementaires nationales, régionales ou locales pertinentes applicables au lieu d’usage.

Cevni sistemi iz polimernih materialov - Podzemni in nadzemni sistemi za vodo in druge tekočine pod tlakom - Lastnosti cevi, fitingov in njihovih spojev

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9900 - Withdrawal (Adopted Project)
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25-Aug-2020
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17-Sep-2020
Completion Date
01-Sep-2020

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Plastics piping systems - Buried and above ground systems for water and other fluids under pressure - Performance characteristics for pipes, fittings and their jointsVSRMHYSystemes de canalisations en plastique - Systemes enterrés et aériens pour eau et autres fluides avec pression - Caractéristiques de performance pour tubes, raccords et leurs assemblagesKunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme - Erd- und oberirdisch verlegte Druckrohrleitungssysteme für Wasser und andere Flüssigkeiten - Eigenschaften für die Gebrauchstauglichkeit von Rohren, Formstücken und deren VerbindungenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15014:2007SIST EN 15014:2008en,fr,de91.140.80Drenažni sistemiDrainage systems23.040.45Fitingi iz polimernih materialovPlastics fittings23.040.20Cevi iz polimernih materialovPlastics pipesICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 15014:200801-januar-2008







EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 15014October 2007ICS 23.040.20; 23.040.45 English VersionPlastics piping systems - Buried and above ground systems forwater and other fluids under pressure - Performancecharacteristics for pipes, fittings and their jointsSystèmes de canalisations en plastique - Systèmesenterrés et aériens pour eau et autres fluides avec pression- Caractéristiques de performance pour tubes, raccords etleurs assemblagesKunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme - Erd- und oberirdischverlegte Druckrohrleitungssysteme für Wasser und andereFlüssigkeiten - Eigenschaften für die Gebrauchstauglichkeitvon Rohren, Formstücken und deren VerbindungenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 23 August 2007.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2007 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 15014:2007: E



EN 15014:2007 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword.3 Introduction.4 1 Scope.5 2 Normative references.5 3 Terms, definitions and symbols.7 4 Performance requirements.7 4.1 Reaction to fire for applications inside building.7 4.2 External pressure strength.7 4.3 Internal pressure strength.7 4.4 Dimensional tolerances.8 4.5 Tightness (air and liquid).8 4.6 Durability.8 4.7 Dangerous substances.8 5 Test methods.9 5.1 Reaction to fire for applications inside building.9 5.2 Determination of the nominal pressure.9 5.3 Internal pressure strength.9 5.4 Dimensional tolerances.10 5.5 Tightness.10 5.6 Durability.10 6 Evaluation of conformity.10 6.1 General.10 6.2 Initial type testing.11 6.3 Factory production control.12 6.4 One-off products and products produced in very low quantities.15 Annex A (normative)
Product standards for buried and above-ground pressure piping systems in plastics materials for water for general purposes, drainage, sewerage, irrigation and other fluids.17 Annex B (normative)
Standards for assessment of conformity for buried and above-ground pressure piping systems in plastics materials for water for general purposes, drainage, sewerage, irrigation and other fluids.19 Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of EU Construction Products Directive.20 ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics.20 ZA.2 Procedure for attestation of conformity of plastics pipes and fittings.21 ZA.2.1 Systems of attestation of conformity.21 ZA.2.2 EC Certificate and Declaration of conformity.23 ZA.3 CE marking and labelling.25 ZA.3.1 CE marking requirements.25 ZA.3.2 Simplified CE marking with reference to a web site.26 ZA.3.2.1 General.26 ZA.3.2.2 Minimum rules for the proper use of a web site for CE marking information.28 Bibliography.29



EN 15014:2007 (E) 3 Foreword This document (EN 15014:2007) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 155 “Plastics piping systems and ducting systems”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2008, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by July 2009. This document has been prepared under the mandate M/131 "Pipes, tanks and ancillaries not in contact with water intended for human consumption" given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association and support essential requirements of EU Directives. For the relationship with EU Directives, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.



EN 15014:2007 (E) 4 Introduction This European Standard contains only the performance characteristics needed to meet the essential requirements of EU Directive(s). It does not cover all characteristics of the products. These are specified in the standards listed in Annex A or in other appropriate product specifications. This harmonised European Standard is part of a family of cluster standards addressing plastics piping systems. The relationship is shown below.
Material independent
Specific solutions
For the harmonisation of pressure plastics piping systems (this European Standard) the following applies:
For pipes and fittings
For valves Figure 1



EN 15014:2007 (E) 5 1 Scope This European Standard specifies performance requirements for plastics pipes, fittings and their joints for buried or above-ground pressure applications for water for general purposes, drainage, sewerage and irrigation, as well as for any other pressure application with other fluids covered by the Construction Products Directive with the exception of drinking water distribution for human consumption. It gives associated test methods for verification and evaluation of conformity with this European Standard. NOTE
Compliance of pipes, fittings and their joints with this document does not confer a presumption of fitness of the product for the transport of water intended for human consumption within the meaning of the Directive 89/106/EEC. However, until the operation of the envisaged European Acceptance Scheme for construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption and the revision of this standard, products conforming to this standard could be used for the transport of water intended for human consumption if they conform to the relevant national, regional or local regulatory provisions or recommendations applicable in the place of use. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 681-1,
Elastomeric seals — Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications — Part 1: Vulcanized rubber EN 681-2,
Elastomeric seals — Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications — Part 2: Thermoplastic elastomers EN 681-4,
Elastomeric seals — Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications — Part 4: Cast polyurethane sealing elements EN 713,
Plastics piping systems — Mechanical joints between fittings and polyolefin pressure pipes — Test method for leaktightness under internal pressure of assemblies subjected to bending EN 715,
Thermoplastics piping systems — End-load bearing joints between small diameter pressure pipes and fittings — Test method for leaktightness under internal water pressure, including end thrust EN 911,
Plastics piping systems — Elastomeric sealing ring type joints and mechanical joints for thermoplastics pressure piping — Test method for leaktightness under external hydrostatic pressure EN 1394,
Plastics piping systems — Glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) pipes — Determination of the apparent initial circumferential tensile strength EN 1796,
Plastics piping systems for water supply with or without pressure — Glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) based on unsaturated polyester resin (UP) EN 13501-1,
Fire classification of construction products and
building elements — Part 1: Classification using test data from reaction to fire tests EN 14364,
Plastics piping systems for drainage and sewerage with or without pressure — Glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) based on unsaturated polyester resin (UP) — Specifications for pipes, fittings and joints EN 15012:2007,
Plastics piping systems — Soil and waste discharge systems within the building structure — Performance characteristics for pipes, fittings and their joints



EN 15014:2007 (E) 6 EN ISO 1167-1,
Thermoplastics pipes, fittings and assemblies for the conveyance of fluids — Determination of the resistance to internal pressure — Part 1: General method (ISO 1167-1:2006) EN ISO 1167-2,
Thermoplastics pipes, fittings and assemblies for the conveyance of fluids — Determination of the resistance to internal pressure — Part 2: Preparation of pipe test pieces (ISO 1167-2:2006) prEN ISO 1167-3:2005,
Thermoplastics pipes, fittings and assemblies for the conveyance of fluids — Determination of the resistance to internal pressure — Part 3: Preparation of components
(ISO/DIS 1167-3:2005) prEN ISO 1167-4:2006,
Thermoplastics pipes, fittings and assemblies for the conveyance of fluids — Determination of the resistance to internal pressure — Part 4: Preparation of assemblies
(ISO/DIS 1167-4:2006) EN ISO 3126,
Plastics piping systems — Plastics components — Determination of dimensions (ISO 3126:2005) EN ISO 9001:2000,
Quality management systems — Requirements (ISO 9001:2000) EN ISO 9080,
Plastics piping and ducting systems — Determination of the long-term hydrostatic strength of thermoplastics materials in pipe form by extrapolation (ISO 9080:2003) EN ISO 12162,
Thermoplastics materials for pipes and fittings for pressure applications — Classification and designation — Overall service (design) coefficient (ISO 12162:1995) EN ISO 13783,
Plastics piping systems — Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) end-load-bearing double socket joints — Test method for leaktightness and strength while subjected to bending and internal pressure (ISO 13783:1997) EN ISO 13846,
Plastics piping systems — End-load-bearing and non-end-load-bearing assemblies and joints for thermoplastics pressure piping — Test method for long-term leaktightness under internal water pressure (ISO 13846:2000) ISO 161-1,
Thermoplastics pipes for the conveyance of fluids — Nominal outside diameters and nominal pressures — Part 1: Metric series ISO 17456,
Plastics piping systems — Multilayer pipes — Determination of long-term strength ISO 21004,
Plastics piping systems — Multilayer pipes and their joints, based on thermoplastics, for water supply



EN 15014:2007 (E) 7 3 Terms, definitions and symbols For the purposes of this document, the following terms, definitions and symbols apply. 3.1 nominal size (DN) numerical designation of the size of a component, other than a component designated by thread size, which is a convenient round number approximately equal to the manufacturing dimension in millimetres (mm) NOTE This can apply to either the internal diameter (DN/ID) or external diameter (DN/OD). 3.2 nominal outside diameter dn specified diameter, in millimetres, assigned to a nominal size 3.3 nominal pressure (PN) numerical designation used for reference purposes related to the mechanical characteristics of the component of a piping system NOTE
For plastic piping systems conveying water it corresponds to the maximum continuous operating pressure in bar, which can be sustained with water at 20 °C for thermoplastics and 35 °C for thermosetting materials, based on the minimum design coefficient. 4 Performance requirements 4.1 Reaction to fire for applications inside building Where subject to regulatory requirements, the product shall be tested and classified in accordance with 5.1. 4.2 External pressure strength The external pressure strength of pressure piping systems is deemed to be satisfied by the internal pressure strength as given in 4.3. 4.3 Internal pressure strength 4.3.1 Determination of nominal pressure PN For thermoplastics materials the internal pressure strength of the pipe and fitting shall be determined in accordance with 5.2.1 and shall be declared by the manufacturer as nominal pressure PN in accordance with ISO 161-1 and including PN 25 where applicable. The overall service (design) coefficient shall not be less than that specified in EN ISO 12162 for the relevant material. For thermosetting materials the internal pressure strength of the pipe or fitting shall be tested in accordance with 5.2.2 and shall be declared by the manufacturer as nominal pressure in accordance with EN 1796 or EN 14364. For multilayer pipes the internal pressure strength shall be tested and declared by the manufacturer in accordance with 5.2.3.



EN 15014:2007 (E) 8 4.3.2 Verification of pressure strength The verification of the internal pressure strength of pipes and fittings shall be done in accordance with 5.3. 4.4 Dimensional tolerances The manufacturer shall declare the dimensional tolerances for the jointing of the components, either by means of: a) reference to a specific European product standard as given in Clause 2 or in Annex A, as applicable, or b) in the absence of a European Standard, reference to a specific European product specification published by a recognized European organization or,
c) in the absence of a) and b) reference to an International Standard, or d) in the absence of a), b), and c), by stating the values of his own specification and associated jointing method. Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with 5.4 and shall be within the declared tolerances. 4.5 Tightness (air and liquid) For products in accordance with this standard, leaktightness is required. Products covered by one of the standards listed in Annex A and having passed the type testing in accordance with the assessment of conformity part, are deemed to be leaktight (for standards with separate assessment of conformity parts see Annex B). Sealing rings (and gaskets) shall conform to EN 681-1, EN 681-2 or EN 681-4, as applicable. Pipe connections shall be tested in accordance with 5.5. No leakage shall occur during the test period. 4.6 Durability 4.6.1 Durability of pipes and fittings Pipes and fittings meeting the requirements of 4.3.1 are deemed to have a reasonable economic working life. NOTE The piping components are expected to last at least the lifetime of the network where they are installed. If the nature of the fluid is different from water or this fluid or water has a higher temperature than 20 °C (35 °C for thermosetting materials), guidance for de-rating the pressure shall be in accordance with the appropriate following standards: EN 1778 [13], EN 1452-2 [12] for PVC-U, ISO 13761[14] for PE, EN 1796 and EN 14364 for thermosetting materials and ISO 17456 or ISO 21004 for multilayer piping systems. Instead of de-rating the pressure, a shorter lifetime may be declared. 4.6.2 Durability of elastomeric sealing joints The tightness of elastomeric sealing joints is deemed to be durable if the sealing element conforms to
EN 681-1, EN 681-2 or EN 681-4, as applicable. 4.7 Dangerous substances Attention is drawn to NOTE 1 and NOTE 2 in ZA.1.



EN 15014:2007 (E) 9 NOTE Mandate M/366 “Development of horizontal standardised assessment methods for harmonised approach relating to dangerous substances under the Construction Products Directive (CPD)“ as issued by the European Commission, will require specifications relating to dangerous substances once applicable to the covered products. 5 Test methods 5.1 Reaction to fire for applications inside building Classification shall be in accordance with EN 13501-1. Mounting and fixing of pipes shall conform to Annex A in EN 15012:2007. If no pipes are available, testing of fittings may be done in form of a linear assembly, e.g. couplers. NOTE In case where e.g. the given dimensions do not exist the choice of dimensions and the mounting and fixing should be agreed between the manufacturer and the notified body. 5.2 Determination of the nominal pressure 5.2.1 Determination of the nominal pressure PN for thermoplastics piping systems For thermoplastics materials the nominal pressure PN shall be determined as follows: a) determine the σLPL value in accordance with EN ISO 9080. Data provided by either the compound manufacturer or the product manufacturer may be taken into account; b) classify the material (MRS) and calculate the design stress in accordance with EN ISO 12162; c) calculate the PN for a chosen pipe series (SDR series) in accordance with ISO 161-1. 5.2.2 Determination of the nominal pressure PN for thermosetting piping systems For thermosetting materials the nominal pressure PN shall be determined in accordance with the procedures given in EN 1796 or EN 14364, as applicable. 5.2.3 Determination of the nominal pressure PN for multilayer piping systems For multilayer piping systems the nominal pressure PN shall be determined in accordance with ISO 17456. 5.3 Internal pressure strength 5.3.1 Internal pressure strength for thermoplastics products For checking the internal pressure strength testing shall be done in accordance with the appropriate parts of EN ISO 1167 using circumferential stresses or test pressures as given in the relevant product standards in Annex A. 5.3.2 Internal pressure strength for thermosetting products For checking the internal pressure strength testing shall be done in accordance with EN 1796 or EN 14364 using the test method given in EN 1394. 5.3.3 Internal pressure strength for multilayer piping systems For checking the internal pressure strength testing shall be done in accordance with ISO 21004.



EN 15014:2007 (E) 10 5.4 Dimensional tolerances The dimensions shall be measured in accordance with EN ISO 3126. 5.5 Tightness The leaktightness of joints shall be tested in accordance with EN 715 for joints for polyolefin pipes and with EN ISO 13846 and EN ISO 13783 for joints for other thermoplastics pipes as applicable. Joints with mechanical fittings and polyethylene pipes shall be tested according EN 911 and EN 713. For joints for thermosetting pipes, tests referenced in EN 1796 or EN 14364 shall be applied, depending on the type of joint. For joints for multilayer pipes, tests referenced in ISO 21004 shall be applied, depending on the type of joint. NOTE The test parameters are set by the product standards making reference to these test standards. Fused, cemented and adhesive joints are deemed to be leaktight when assembled in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Such instructions shall be made available by the manufacturer. 5.6 Durability Piping components conforming with the requirements of this document and with a declared nominal pressure, which is determined according to 5.2 of this European Standard, shall be deemed to be durable for a reasonable economic working life. 6 Evaluation of conformity 6.1 General The conformity of pipes and fittings with the requirements of this European Standard and with the declared values (including classes) shall be demonstrated by:  initial type testing;  factory production control by the manufacturer, including product assessment. For the purposes of testing, pipes and fittings may be grouped into families, where it is considered that the results for one or more characteristics from any product within the family are representative for the same characteristics for all products within that family. NOTE 1 A product may be in more than one family for different characteristics. For type testing the following family groups apply: a) Size groups for pipes and fittings as given in Table 1.



EN 15014:2007 (E) 11 Table 1 — Size groups Range of nominal diameters, dn Size group for thermoplastics material for thermosetting plastics 1 dn ≤ 63
100 ≤ dn < 600 2 63 < dn
≤ 225 dn ≥ 600 and dn × [PN]0,5 ≤ 3 8003 225 < dn ≤ 630 dn ≥ 600 and dn × [PN]0,5 > 3 8004 dn > 630 —
b) Fitting groups for thermoplastics piping components as given in Table 2. NOTE 2 Fitting groups are currently not available for thermosetting piping components. Table 2 — Fitting groups Fitting group Thermoplastics piping components 1 Bends and elbows 2 Branches
3 Other fittings
6.2 Initial type testing 6.2.1 General Relevant type tests shall be carried out on new products and whenever there is a change in design, in material and/or in production method, other than routine in-process adjustment and extension of the product range (see Table 3). A change of supplier of a material or stabiliser does not lead to a change in performance if the chemical composition remains the same. Material modifications within certain limits are not considered as a change of material. Guidance for these limits can be found in the standards given in Annex B. For tests previously performed in accordance with the provisions of the standards listed in Annex A, or the recognized European specification, as applicable, (same product, same characteristic(s), same test method, same system of attestation etc.) the results may be taken into account. All characteristics given in Clause 4 shall be subject to calculation and/or initial type testing, except 4.6.2 where the characteristics of the components used have already been determined by the component manufacturer on the basis of conformity with other product standards. However this does not relieve the manufacturer of the piping system from the responsibility of ensuring that the system conforms to the requirements of this document. 6.2.2 Initial type test requirements The initial type testing of the characteristics according to Clause 4 shall be performed in accordance with the sampling procedure given under type tests (TT) of the applicable product specific standards for assessment of conformity as given in Annex B. If the standard does not contain one or more of the characteristics, then testing as given in Table 3 shall apply. For products where no such standard exists Table 3 shall apply.



EN 15014:2007 (E) 12 Table 3 — Type testing of pipes and fittings Testing relevant to a Essential characteristics Requirement clause of this European Standard I M E Sampling procedure (minimum sampling) Acceptance Reaction to fire 4.1 + b + b— Once/compound or formulation c See classification in EN 13501-1 External pressure strength 4.2 + + + See internal pressure strength Pass/fail Internal pressure strength 4.3.2 + + + One diameter/size group/ fitting group/compound or formulation Pass/fail Dimensional tolerances 4.4 + — + Once/size/fitting/compound or formulation Pass/fail Tightness of joints 4.5 + + + One diameter/size group/ joint design Pass/fail Durability 4.6 + + + Once/compound or formulation By the classification of the long-term strength performance a I is initial type test in case of new system;
M is change of material;
E is extension of the product range with new size group or fitting group.
+ denotes testing relevant for the characteristic-occurrence-combination. b Only obligatory if subject to regulatory requirements applicable in the place of use (see also Table ZA.2). c In case of single burning item (SBI) test the vertical part shall be size 110 and the horizontal part size 40, which will then be representative for all dimensions.
Test reports shall be kept by the manufacturer for at least 10 years after discontinuation of the product. 6.3 Factory production control 6.3.1 General The manufacturer shall establish, document and maintain an FPC system to ensure that the products placed on the market conform to the stated performance characteristics. The FPC system shall consist of procedures, regular inspections and tests and/or assessments and the use of the results to control raw and other incoming materials or components, equipment, the production process and the product. If the manufacturer has the component designed, manufactured, assembled, packed, processed and labelled by subcontracting, FPC of the original manufacturer may be taken into account. However, where subcontracting takes place, the manufacturer shall retain the overall control of the component and ensure that he receives all the information that is necessary to fulfil his responsibilities according to this European Standard. The manufa
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