SIST EN ISO 15876-2:2017/A1:2021

Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations - Polybutene (PB) - Part 2: Pipes - Amendment 1 (ISO 15876-2:2017/Amd 1:2020)

Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme für die Warm- und Kaltwasserinstallation - Polybuten (PB) - Teil 2: Rohre - Änderung 1 (ISO 15876-2:2017/Amd 1:2020)

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Systèmes de canalisations en plastique pour les installations d'eau chaude et froide — Polybutène (PB) — Partie 2: Tubes — Amendement 1 (ISO 15876-2:2017/Amd 1:2020)

Cevni sistemi iz polimernih materialov za napeljave z vročo in hladno vodo - Polibuten (PB) - 2. del: Cevi - Dopolnilo A1 (ISO 15876-2:2017/Amd 1:2020)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 19-Apr-2020
• Publication Date: 21-Jan-2021
• ICS: 23.040.20 - Plastics pipes
• ICS: 91.140.60 - Water supply systems
• Technical Committee: PCV - Plastic pipes, fittings and valves
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 07-Jan-2021
• Due Date: 14-Mar-2021
• Completion Date: 22-Jan-2021
• Ref Project: EN ISO 15876-2:2017/A1:2020 - Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations - Polybutene (PB) - Part 2: Pipes - Amendment 1 (ISO 15876-2:2017/Amd 1:2020)

Relations

• Amends: SIST EN ISO 15876-2:2017 - Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations - Polybutene (PB) - Part 2: Pipes (ISO 15876-2:2017)
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2021

Overview

SIST EN ISO 15876-2:2017/A1:2021 is a critical amendment to the European and international standard governing plastics piping systems specifically used for hot and cold water installations. This amendment focuses on polybutene (PB) pipes - an advanced polymer material known for its excellent mechanical and thermal properties suitable for plumbing applications. The document is published under the auspices of CEN (European Committee for Standardization) and ISO (International Organization for Standardization), ensuring harmonized standards across multiple countries.

This standard amendment updates key technical specifications and dimensions for polybutene pipes, providing detailed guidance crucial for manufacturers, installers, and regulatory bodies. It directly supports quality assurance and compatibility in water supply systems, emphasizing durability, safety, and efficiency in modern construction practices.

Key Topics

• Scope and Purpose
  The amendment builds on the baseline EN ISO 15876-2:2017, refining the technical requirements and dimensions for polybutene plastic pipes used in potable hot and cold water systems.

• Pipe Dimensions and Series
  It presents revised tables that specify nominal sizes, mean outside diameters, and wall thicknesses across several pipe series (S 10, S 8, S 6.3, S 5, S 4, S 3.2). The dimensions conform to ISO 4065 standards for piping, ensuring uniformity in size and fit.

• Tolerance on Wall Thickness
  Updated tolerances for pipe wall thickness are detailed in accordance with Grade V tolerance levels per ISO 11922-1, guaranteeing product consistency and reliability during installation and operation.

• Reference Updates
  The amendment replaces older normative references (ISO 15876-1:2003) with the latest version (ISO 15876-1:2017), ensuring alignment with the most current plastic piping standards.

• Implementation and Compliance
  Member states within the European Economic Area and associated countries are obligated to incorporate this amendment into their national standards by mid-2021, withdrawing any conflicting regulations.

Applications

• Hot and Cold Water Installations
  Polybutene piping systems compliant with SIST EN ISO 15876-2:2017/A1:2021 are widely used in plumbing frameworks for residential, commercial, and industrial water supply owing to their thermal resistance and chemical stability.

• Building and Construction Industry
  The standard supports efficient infrastructure development, providing durable piping capable of withstanding demanding water temperatures and pressures in modern building systems.

• Water Supply Systems
  The pipes standardized in this amendment are ideal for potable water distribution networks, ensuring hygienic, leak-free, and long-lasting solutions.

• Replacement and Retrofitting Projects
  Facilities requiring upgrade or repair of existing piping benefit from adopting pipes conforming to the updated dimension and tolerance requirements.

Related Standards

• ISO 15876-1:2017 – Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations – Polybutene (PB) – Part 1: General and performance requirements.

• ISO 4065 – Plastics piping systems – Universal dimensions of pipes and fittings.

• ISO 11922-1 – Glass-reinforced plastics pipes and fittings – Determination of length, straightness, and conicity – Part 1: Pipes.

• EN ISO 15876-2:2017 – Original European and international standard before Amendment 1.

• CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations – Governing the incorporation and harmonization of European standards.

Practical Importance

This amendment serves as an authoritative resource for manufacturers advising on precise pipe sizes and manufacturing tolerances required for plumbing materials. It enhances product uniformity, simplifies installation processes, reduces failure rates, and promotes interoperability within global supply chains. For professionals in plumbing, construction, and standardization, SIST EN ISO 15876-2:2017/A1:2021 is essential for ensuring compliance, safety, and performance in water infrastructure projects utilizing polybutene piping systems.

Keywords: polybutene pipes, plastics piping systems, hot water installations, cold water installations, EN ISO 15876-2, piping dimensions, pipe wall thickness tolerance, water supply systems, CEN standards, ISO standards, plumbing systems, PB pipes.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2021
Cevni sistemi iz polimernih materialov za napeljave z vročo in hladno vodo -
Polibuten (PB) - 2. del: Cevi - Dopolnilo A1 (ISO 15876-2:2017/Amd 1:2020)
Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations - Polybutene (PB) - Part 2:
Pipes - Amendment 1 (ISO 15876-2:2017/Amd 1:2020)
Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme für die Warm- und Kaltwasserinstallation - Polybuten
(PB) - Teil 2: Rohre - Änderung 1 (ISO 15876-2:2017/Amd 1:2020)
Systèmes de canalisations en plastique pour les installations d'eau chaude et froide
Polybutène (PB) Partie 2: Tubes Amendement 1 (ISO 15876-2:2017/Amd 1:2020)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 15876-2:2017/A1:2020
ICS:
23.040.20 Cevi iz polimernih materialov Plastics pipes
91.140.60 Sistemi za oskrbo z vodo Water supply systems
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 15876-2:2017/A1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 23.040.20; 91.140.60
English Version
Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations
- Polybutene (PB) - Part 2: Pipes - Amendment 1 (ISO
15876-2:2017/Amd 1:2020)
Systèmes de canalisations en plastique pour les Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme für die Warm- und
installations d'eau chaude et froide - Polybutène (PB) - Kaltwasserinstallation - Polybuten (PB) - Teil 2: Rohre
Partie 2: Tubes - Amendement 1 (ISO 15876- - Änderung 1 (ISO 15876-2:2017/Amd 1:2020)
2:2017/Amd 1:2020)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN ISO 15876-2:2017; it was approved by CEN on 12 October 2020.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2020 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN ISO 15876-2:2017/A1:2020 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 15876-2:2017/A1:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC
138 "Plastics pipes, fittings and valves for the transport of fluids" in collaboration with Technical
Committee CEN/TC 155 “Plastics piping systems and ducting systems” the secretariat of which is held
by NEN.
This Amendment to the European Standard EN ISO 15876-2:2017 shall be given the status of a national
standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2021, and
conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by June 2021.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
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,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 15876-2:2017/Amd 1:2020 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 15876-
2:2017/A1:2020 without any modification.

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 15876-2
Second edition
2017-01
AMENDMENT 1
2020-12
Plastics piping systems for hot
and cold water installations —
Polybutene (PB) —
Part 2:
Pipes
AMENDMENT 1
Systèmes de canalisations en plastique pour les installations d'eau
chaude et froide — Polybutène (PB) —
Partie 2: Tubes
AMENDEMENT 1
Reference number
ISO 15876-2:2017/Amd.1:2020(E)
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