CEN/TC 155 - Plastics piping systems and ducting systems

This document specifies the physical and mechanical properties of pipes made from unplasticized polyamide (PA-U) in accordance with ISO 16486-1, intended to be buried and used for the supply of gaseous fuels.
It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods to which it refers.
The ISO 16486 series is applicable to PA-U piping systems, the components of which are connected by fusion jointing and/or mechanical jointing.
In particular, this document lays down dimensional characteristics and requirements for the marking of pipes.
Pipes conforming to this document are jointed typically by using mechanical, electrofusion or butt fusion techniques.

This document gives guidance on the structural design of underground modular systems for infiltration, attenuation and storage of surface water under various conditions of loading. The procedures are explained, with the appropriate variables in the design formulae, and provides graphical information on vehicle surcharge loadings.
These modular systems are constructed from multiple cuboid shaped thermoplastic boxes generally with ancillary components such as inlet/outlet connectors, vents, and access/inspection provision. This guidance is for the design of modular systems conforming to EN 17152-1.
The boxes, including integral components, are injection moulded, extruded or thermoformed thermoplastics, manufactured from polypropylene (PP) or unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), and are intended to be used as elements in a modular system where the manufacturer has clearly stated in the documentation how the components are assembled to create a complete infiltration, attenuation or storage system.
Outside the scope of this document are the following conditions:
-   seismic loads,
-   lateral loads from adjacent structures and embankments,
-   influence of trees,
-   backfill materials not according to CEN/TR 17179 [1].
Geotextile and/or geomembrane used with modular systems are outside the scope of this document.
NOTE   If reference is made in this document to Eurocode standards, the conditions in a national foreword or national annex are normally stated.

ISO 7510:2017 specifies a method for the determination of constituent materials of a test sample cut from a glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) component intended for use in a piping system. It includes determination of resin, glass, aggregate and filler contents.
It is also applicable to the determination of the type and arrangement of the reinforcements. If used to determine the amounts of constituent materials in layered constructions it may be necessary to separate the laminate layers by cutting or splitting and testing each separately.

This document specifies the characteristics of fusion fittings made from polyethylene (PE) as well as of mechanical fittings for buried and above ground applications, intended for the conveyance of water for human consumption, raw water prior to treatment, drains and sewers under pressure, vacuum sewer systems, and water for other purposes, with the exception of industrial application.
NOTE 1   For PE components intended for the conveyance of water for human consumption and raw water prior to treatment, attention is drawn to subclause 6.6 of this document. Components manufactured for water for other purposes, drains and sewers, and vacuum sewer systems are possibly not suitable for water supply for human consumption.
NOTE 2   Industrial application is covered by EN ISO 15494 [4].
The intended uses include sea outfalls, laid in water and pipes suspended below bridges.
It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this document.
In conjunction with EN 12201-1, EN 12201 2, EN 12201 4 and EN 12201 5, this document is applicable to PE pipes, fittings and valves, their joints and joints with components of PE and other materials intended to be used under the following conditions:
a)   allowable operating pressure, PFA, up to 25 bar  ;
b)   an operating temperature of 20 °C as a reference temperature.
NOTE 3   For applications operating at constant temperature greater than 20 °C and up to and including 50 °C, see EN 12201-1:2024, Annex A.
The EN 12201 series covers a range of allowable operating pressures and gives requirements concerning colours.
NOTE 4   It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selections from these aspects, taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national guidance or regulations and installation practices or codes.
These fittings can be of the following types:
—   electrofusion socket fittings;
—   electrofusion saddle fittings;
—   spigot end fittings (for butt fusion using heated tools and electrofusion socket fusion);
—   socket fusion fittings (see Annex A);
—   mechanical fittings;
—   fabricated fittings (see Annex B).

This document specifies the requirements of fitness for purpose of assembled polyethylene (PE) piping systems intended for the conveyance of water intended for human consumption, raw water prior to treatment, drains and sewers under pressure, vacuum sewer systems, and water for other purposes, with the exception of industrial application.
It specifies the requirements for electrofusion, socket fusion, butt fusion and mechanical joints.
It specifies the method of preparation of test piece joints, and the tests to be carried out on these joints for assessing the fitness for purpose of the system under normal and extreme conditions.
NOTE 1   For PE components intended for the conveyance of water for human consumption and raw water prior to treatment attention is drawn to the introduction of this document. Components manufactured for water for other purposes, drains and sewers, and vacuum systems, are possibly not suitable for water supply for human consumption.
NOTE 2   Industrial application is covered by EN ISO 15494 [2].
The intended use includes sea outfalls, laid in water and pipes suspended below bridges.
It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this document.
This document is intended to only be used by the product manufacturer to assess the performance of components in accordance with EN 12201 2, EN 12201 3, or EN 12201 4 when joined together under normal and extreme conditions in accordance with this document. It is not intended for on-site testing of pipe systems.
In conjunction with EN 12201-1, EN 12201 2, EN 12201 3 and EN 12201 4 this document is applicable to PE pipes, fittings and valves, their joints and joints with components of PE and other materials intended to be used under the following conditions:
a)   allowable operating pressure, PFA, up to 25 bar ;
b)   an operating temperature of 20 °C as a reference temperature for design purposes.
NOTE 3   For applications operating at constant temperatures greater than 20 °C up to and including 50 °C, see EN 12201-1:2024, Annex A.
The EN 12201 series covers a range of allowable operating pressures and gives requirements concerning colours.
NOTE 4   It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selections from these aspects, taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national guidance or regulations and installation practices or codes.

This document specifies the characteristics of pipes made from polyethylene (PE) for buried and above ground applications, intended for the conveyance of water for human consumption, raw water prior to treatment, drains and sewers under pressure, vacuum sewer systems, and water for other purposes, with the exception of industrial application.
NOTE 1   For PE components intended for the conveyance of water for human consumption and raw water prior to treatment, attention is drawn to 6.3 of this document. Components manufactured for water for general purposes, drains and sewers, and vacuum sewer systems are possibly not suitable for water supply for human consumption.
NOTE 2   Industrial application is covered by EN ISO 15494 [4].
The intended uses include sea outfalls, laid in water and pipes suspended below bridges.
For use in contaminated soils special consideration is taken for pipes intended for the transport of water intended for human consumption or raw water prior to treatment.
NOTE 3   Pipes constructions including barrier layers are not covered by this document. ISO 21004 provides an alternative solution for use in contaminated soils [10].
It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this document.
In conjunction with EN 12201-1, EN 12201-3, EN 12201-4 and EN 12201-5, this document is applicable to PE pipes, fitting and valves, their joints and joints with components of PE and other materials intended to be used under the following conditions:
a)   allowable operating pressure, PFA, up to 25 bar  ;
b)   an operating temperature of 20 °C as a reference temperature.
NOTE 4   For applications operating at constant temperatures greater than 20 °C and up to and including 50 °C, see EN 12201-1:2024, Annex A.
The EN 12201 series covers a range of allowable operating pressures and gives requirements concerning colours.
This document is applicable to three types of pipes:
—   PE pipes (outside diameter dn) including any identification stripes;
—   PE pipes with co-extruded layers on either or both the outside and/or inside of the pipe (total outside diameter dn) as specified in Annex B, where all PE layers have the same MRS rating;
—   PE pipes (outside diameter dn) with a peelable and contiguous thermoplastics additional layer on the outside of the pipe (“coated pipe”) as specified in Annex C.
NOTE 5   It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selections from these aspects, taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national guidance or regulations and installation practices or codes.
NOTE 6   Assessment of the resistance to slow crack growth of the PE pipe compound used for the manufacture of products conforming to this document is required in accordance with EN 12201-1:2024, Table 2.

This document specifies the characteristics of valves or valve bodies made from polyethylene (PE) for buried and above ground applications, intended for the conveyance of water for human consumption, raw water prior to treatment, drains and sewers under pressure, vacuum sewer systems, and water for other purposes, with the exception of industrial applications.
NOTE 1   For PE components intended for the conveyance of water for human consumption and raw water prior to treatment, attention is drawn to 6.4. Components manufactured for water for other purposes, drains and sewers, and vacuum systems are possibly not suitable for water supply for human consumption.
NOTE 2   Industrial application is covered by EN ISO 15494 [2].
The intended use includes sea outfalls, laid in water and pipes suspended below bridges.
It is applicable to isolating unidirectional and bi-directional valves with spigot ends or electrofusion sockets intended to be fused with PE pipes or fittings conforming to EN 12201-2 and EN 12201-3 respectively.
Valves made from materials other than PE, conforming to the relevant standards can be used in PE piping systems according to EN 12201, provided that they have PE connections for butt fusion or electrofusion ends, conforming to EN 12201-3, or material transition joints (e.g. flanged joints).
NOTE 3   For valves or valve bodies intended for drains and sewers, additional information is given in Clause 9.
It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this document.
In conjunction with EN 12201-1, EN 12201 2, EN 12201 3 and EN 12201 5, this document is applicable to PE pipes, fittings and valves, their joints and joints with components of PE and other materials intended to be used under the following conditions:
a)   allowable operating pressure, PFA, up to 25 bar ;
b)   an operating temperature of 20 °C as a reference temperature.
NOTE 4   For applications operating at constant temperature greater than 20 °C and up to 50 °C, see EN 12201-1:2024, Annex A.
The EN 12201 series covers a range of allowable operating pressures and gives requirements concerning colours and additives.
NOTE 5   It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selections from these aspects, taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national guidance or regulations and installation practices or codes.
This document covers valves for pipes with a nominal outside diameter dn ≤ 400 mm.

This document gives guidance for requirements for the assessment of conformity (AoC) of materials, compounds, formulations, products, and assemblies in accordance with the applicable part(s) of EN 17152 intended to be included in the manufacturer’s quality plan as part of the quality management system and for the establishment of certification procedures.
NOTE   Annex B, Table B.1 contains a summary of tests for TT and surveillance monitoring.
In conjunction with EN 17152 1 (see European foreword) this document is applicable to boxes used for infiltration, attenuation and storage systems.

This document specifies materials and the general aspects of polyethylene (PE) pressure piping systems (mains and service pipes) for buried or above ground applications, intended for the conveyance of water for human consumption, raw water prior to treatment, drains and sewers under pressure, vacuum sewer systems, and water for other purposes, with the exception of industrial application.
NOTE 1   For PE components intended for the conveyance of water intended for human consumption and raw water prior to treatment attention is drawn to Clause 6 of this document. Components manufactured for water for other purposes, drains and sewers, and vacuum systems are possibly not suitable for water supply for human consumption.
NOTE 2   Industrial application is covered by EN ISO 15494 [6].
The intended use includes sea outfalls, laid in water and pipes suspended below bridges.
It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this document.
In conjunction with EN 12201-2, EN 12201 3, EN 12201 4 and EN 12201 5, this document is applicable to PE pipes, fittings and valves, their joints and joints with components of PE and other materials intended to be used under the following conditions:
a)   allowable operating pressure, PFA, up to 25 bar  ;
b)   an operating temperature of 20 °C as a reference temperature.
NOTE 3   For applications operating at constant temperatures greater than 20 °C and up to and including 50 °C, see Annex A.
The EN 12201 series covers a range of allowable operating pressures and gives requirements concerning colours.
NOTE 4   It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selections from these aspects, taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national guidance or regulations and installation practices or codes.

This document specifies the general properties of unplasticized polyamide (PA-U) compounds for the manufacture of pipes, fittings and valves made from these compounds, intended to be buried and used for the supply of gaseous fuels. It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods to which it refers.
The ISO 16486 series is applicable to PA-U piping systems, the components of which are connected by fusion jointing and/or mechanical jointing.
This document establishes a calculation and design scheme on which to base the maximum operating pressure (MOP) of a PA-U piping system.
NOTE            For the purpose of this document the term gaseous fuels includes, for example, natural gas, methane, butane, propane, hydrogen, manufactured gas, biogas, and mixtures of these gases.

This document specifies the definitions and requirements for unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP), polypropylene with mineral modifier (PP-MD) or polyethylene (PE) road gullies intended for use in non-pressure underground drains and sewers for surface water having a maximum depth of 4 m from ground level to the lowest point of the internal surface of the road gully. Road gullies complying with this document are intended to be used in pedestrian or vehicular traffic areas outside the building structure.
NOTE 1   Products complying with this document can also be used in non-traffic areas.
NOTE 2   Road gullies can be subject to national regulation which limit the maximum installation depth and / or local provisions. The installer checks for compliance prior to installation.
Road gullies complying with this document are made from a prescribed set of components that are manufactured from unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP), polypropylene with mineral modifier (PP-MD) or polyethylene (PE) and assembled together.
Road gullies complying with this document may be equipped with optional devices (e.g. removable sand or silt bucket, leaf separator etc.), however the performance of these optional devices is not covered within the scope of this document.
Road gully components can be manufactured by various methods e.g. extrusion, injection moulding, rotational moulding, low-pressure moulding, blow moulding, thermoforming or fabricated.
NOTE 3   Products complying with this document can be installed in underground applications without additional static calculation.
NOTE 4   The complete road gully assembly can also include non-plastic items (near surface or surface components for example) which are not covered by this document.
NOTE 5   The complete road gully assembly can be supplied with covers, frame covers and gratings complying with the relevant part of EN 124 which are not covered by this document. However, reference is made to this document for geometrical characteristics where applicable.
NOTE 6   Road gullies can be site assembled from different components, but can also be manufactured as a single unit.
This document covers:
-   road gullies with or without sand / silt trap;
-   road gullies with or without water seal preventing odour release;
-   road gullies where the traffic load will or will not be carried by the complete gully (resp. "Direct loaded gullies" or "Indirect loaded gullies").

This document specifies a method for determining the longitudinal reversion of thermoplastics pipes,
to be carried out in either a liquid or in air. In case of dispute, heated liquid is used as the reference.
This document is applicable to all thermoplastics pipes with smooth internal and external walls of
constant cross‑section. It is not applicable to non‑smooth structured‑wall thermoplastics pipes.
The parameters appropriate to the pipe material and recommendations for the maximum levels of
reversion as a function of the pipe material are given in Annex A.
This method is applicable for pipes of wall thickness ≤ 16 mm.

This document gives guidance for specifying requirements for the AoC of compounds/formulation, products, joints and assemblies in accordance with the applicable part of EN 1455 intended to be included in the manufacturer’s quality plan as part of the quality management system and for the establishment of certification procedures.
NOTE   A basic test matrix provides an overview of the testing scheme in Annex A.
In conjunction with EN 1455-1 (see European foreword), this document is applicable to solid wall piping systems made of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) intended to be used for soil and waste discharge (low and high temperature):
-   inside buildings (application area code "B");
-   both inside buildings and buried in ground within the building structure (application area code "BD").

This document gives guidance for specifying requirements for the AoC of compounds/formulations, products, joints and assemblies in accordance with the applicable part of EN 1566 intended to be included in the manufacturer’s quality plan as part of the quality management system and for the establishment of certification procedures.
NOTE   A basic test matrix provides an overview of the testing scheme in Annex A.
In conjunction with EN 1566 1 (see European foreword), this document is applicable to solid-wall piping systems made of chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC C) intended to be used for or soil and waste discharge systems (low and high temperature):
-   inside buildings (application area code "B");
-   for both inside buildings and buried in ground within the building structure (application area code "BD").

This document specifies methods for determining the ring creep properties for glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) pipes. Properties include the creep factor and the long-term creep stiffness. Testing is performed under either wet (total immersion in water) or dry conditions.
Dry creep testing is typically performed for the assessment and control of raw material consistency. Wet creep testing is typically undertaken to determine the long-term creep performance in simulated use conditions.

This document gives guidance and requirements for the assessment of conformity of compounds, products, joints and assemblies in accordance with the applicable part(s) of the ISO 16486 series which are intended to be included in the manufacturer’s quality plan as part of the quality management system and for the establishment of certification procedures.
NOTE 1    A basic test matrix in Annex B provides an overview of the testing scheme.
It is recommended for the manufacturer to have a management system such as ISO 9001[4] or equivalent.
NOTE 2    If certification is involved, certification bodies and inspection bodies operating according to ISO/IEC 17065 and ISO/IEC 17020 are considered to be competent.
In conjunction with the other parts of the ISO 16486 series (see Clause 2), this document is applicable to unplasticized polyamide (PA-U) piping systems intended to be buried and used for the supply of gaseous fuels. It is applicable to PA-U pipes, fittings and valves, as well as to their joints and to joints with components of other materials intended to be used under the following conditions:
a)    a maximum operating pressure (MOP) up to and including 18 bar[1] (the MOP is limited to 16 bar for CEN member countries, where ISO 16486-6 is replaced by CEN/TS 12007-6[1]);
b)    an operating temperature of 20 °C as the reference temperature.
NOTE 3    For operating temperatures different to 20 °C, derating coefficients can be used (see ISO 16486-6). CEN member countries use CEN/TS 12007-6[1] and ISO/TS 16486-7 (this document) as a basis, but they can also request additional requirements. For non-CEN member countries, information for dealing with special cases for PA-U can be found in ISO/TS 16486-7 (this document) and PPI TR-3.[7]
For mechanical fittings conforming to ISO 17885, guidance for assessment of conformity is not given in this document. When requested, a quality plan based on the tests mentioned can be set up in agreement between user and manufacturer.
The ISO 16486 series covers a range of maximum operating pressures and gives requirements concerning colours.
NOTE 4    It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selections from these aspects, taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national regulations and installation practices or codes.
[1] 1 bar = 0,1 MPa = 105 Pa; 1 MPa = 1 N/mm2.

This document gives guidance on the assessment of conformity of GRP-UP (glass-reinforced thermosetting resins based on unsaturated polyesters) piping products and assemblies in accordance with EN ISO 23856. ISO 25780 and ISO 16611 intended to be included in the manufacturer’s quality plan as part of the quality management system and for the establishment of third-party certification procedures.
This document also gives guidance on the assessment of conformity of GRP-UP manholes and inspection chambers (see EN 15383 for additional information). Pipes (see EN ISO 23856) are used for manufacturing the shafts and chamber units. Additional statements as needed to assess the conformity of manholes and inspection chambers are given in Annex F.
NOTE 1   For the purpose of this document, the term polyester resin (UP) also includes vinyl-ester resins (VE).
NOTE 2   If third-party certification is involved, the certification body is accredited to ISO/IEC 17065 or EN ISO/IEC 17021 [3] as applicable.

This document specifies the requirements for solid wall pipes with smooth internal and external surfaces, extruded from the same formulation throughout the wall, fittings and the system of unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC U) piping systems in the field of non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage:
- buried in ground outside the building structure (application area code "U"), and
- both buried in ground, within the building structure and outside the building (application area code "UD").
NOTE 1   The intended use is reflected in the marking of products by "U" or "UD".
It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this document.
NOTE 2   Multilayer pipes with different formulations throughout the wall and foamed core pipes are covered by EN 13476-2 [1].
This document covers a range of nominal sizes, a range of pipes and fittings series and a range of stiffness classes and gives recommendations concerning colours.
NOTE 3   It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selection from these aspects, taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national regulations and installation practices or codes.
It is applicable to PVC U pipes and fittings, their joints and to joints with components of other plastics and non-plastics materials intended to be used for buried piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage.
NOTE 4   Pipes, fittings and other components conforming to any of the plastics product standards listed in Annex C can be used with pipes and fittings conforming to this document, provided they conform to the requirements for joint dimensions given in Clause 7 and to the requirements of Table 16.

This document specifies the requirements for solid-wall pipes and fittings with or without internal and/or external skin, and the system of piping systems made from mineral modified polypropylene materials (PP-MD) in the field of non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage outside the building structure (application area code "U"), and non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage for both buried in ground within the building structure and outside the building structure (application area code "UD").
This is reflected in the marking of products by "U" and "UD".
NOTE 1   The skins are made of PP compound without mineral modifier.
It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this document.
This document covers a range of nominal sizes, a range of pipe stiffness classes and gives recommendations concerning colours.
NOTE 2   It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selection from these aspects, taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national regulations and installation practices or codes.
In conjunction with Part 2 of EN 14758 (see European foreword) it is applicable to PP-MD pipes and fittings, their elastomeric sealing ring joints and to joints with components of other plastics and non-plastics materials intended to be used for buried piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage.
This document is applicable to PP-MD pipes with or without an integral socket and fittings with an integral socket.
NOTE 3   The fittings can be manufactured by injection-moulding or be fabricated from pipes and/or mouldings.
NOTE 4   Pipes, fittings and other components conforming to any of the plastics product standards listed in Annex C can be used with pipes and fittings conforming to this document, when they conform to the requirements for joint dimensions given in Clause 7 and to the requirements of Table 11.

This document specifies a method of testing the resistance of the upper assembly of inspection chambers and manhole components against surface and traffic loading.
It is not applicable to requirements for testing the cover and frame. Those requirements are specified in EN 124-1 or other standards, depending on the material.
NOTE    Upper assembly components normally include shafts or risers, cones, telescopic adapters and near surface components.

This document specifies a test method for assessing the initial (short-term) tangential ring stiffness of riser shafts for thermoplastics inspection chambers or manholes.

This document specifies methods of test for the resistance of the base of thermoplastics inspection chambers and manholes to external soil and ground-water pressure after installation.

This document specifies a test method for determining the resistance to slow crack growth of polyolefin pipes, expressed in terms of time to failure in a hydrostatic pressure test on a pipe with machined longitudinal notches in the outside surface. The test is applicable to pipes of wall thickness greater than 5 mm.

This document specifies the requirements for solid wall pipes with smooth internal and external surfaces, extruded from the same formulation throughout the wall, fittings and the system of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) and acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylester (ASA) piping systems intended for soil and waste discharge applications (low and high temperature):
- inside buildings (application area code “B”);
- for both inside buildings and buried in ground within the building structure (application area code “BD”).
NOTE 1 The intended use is reflected in the marking of products by “B” or “BD”.
NOTE 2 Application “B” covers uses above ground inside buildings, or outside buildings fixed onto the wall.
NOTE 3 Pipes and fittings of the pipe series S 25 are intended to be used for application area “B” only.
NOTE 4 For use buried in ground within the building structure are intended only those components (marked with “BD”) with nominal outside diameters equal to or greater than 75 mm.
NOTE 5 EN 476 [5] specifies the general requirements for components used in discharge pipes, drains and sewers for gravity systems. Pipes and fittings conforming to this document fully meet these requirements.
This document is also applicable to ABS and ASA pipes, fittings and the system intended for the following purposes:
- ventilating part of the pipework in association with discharge applications;
- rainwater pipework within the building structure.
It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods that are referred to.
This document covers a range of nominal sizes, a range of pipes and fittings series and gives recommendations concerning colours.
NOTE 6 It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selections from these aspects, taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national regulations and installation practices or codes.
NOTE 7 Pipes, fittings and other components conforming to any of the plastics product standards listed in Annex A can be used with pipes and fittings conforming to this document, provided they conform to the requirements for joint dimensions given in Clause 7 and to the requirements of Table 21.

This document specifies the requirements for solid wall pipes with smooth internal and external surfaces, extruded from the same formulation throughout the wall, fittings and the system of chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-C) piping systems intended for soil and waste discharge (low and high temperature):
- inside buildings (application area code “B”);
- for both inside buildings and buried in ground within the building structure (application area code “BD”).
NOTE 1 The intended use is reflected in the marking of products by “B” or “BD”.
NOTE 2 Application “B” covers uses above ground inside buildings, or outside buildings fixed onto the wall.
NOTE 3 Pipes and fittings of the pipe series S 25 are intended to be used for application area “B” only.
NOTE 4 For use buried in ground within the building structure are intended only those components (marked with “BD”) with nominal outside diameters equal to or greater than 75 mm.
NOTE 5 EN 476 [5] specifies the general requirements for components used in discharge pipes, drains and sewers for gravity systems. Pipes and fittings conforming to this document fully meet these requirements.
This document is applicable to PVC-C pipes and fittings and the system intended for the following purposes:
- ventilating part of the pipework in association with discharge applications;
- rainwater pipework within the building structure.
It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods that are referred to.
This document covers a range of nominal sizes, a range of pipe series and gives recommendations concerning colours.
NOTE 6 It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selections from these aspects, taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national regulations and installation practices or codes.
NOTE 7 Pipes, fittings and other components conforming to any of the plastics product standards listed in Annex A can be used with pipes and fittings conforming to this document, provided they conform to the requirements for joint dimensions given in Clause 7 and to the requirements of Table 21.

This document gives guidance for requirements for the assessment of conformity (AoC) of materials, compounds, formulations, products, and assemblies in accordance with the applicable part(s) of EN 17152 intended to be included in the manufacturer’s quality plan as part of the quality management system and for the establishment of certification procedures.
NOTE   Annex B, Table B.1 contains a summary of tests for TT and surveillance monitoring.
In conjunction with EN 17152 1 (see European foreword) this document is applicable to boxes used for infiltration, attenuation and storage systems.

This document specifies the general terms and definitions relevant for the utilization of thermoplastics recyclates in thermoplastics pipes, fittings and ancillaries for both pressure and non-pressure piping systems.
This document is intended to be used by specification writers in conjunction with CEN/TS 14541-2 when preparing normative documents under the scope of CEN/TC 155.

This document specifies two methods of testing for checking the leaktightness of assembled joints between mechanical fittings and plastic pressure pipes with diameters up to and including 63 mm. The test applies regardless of the design and material of the fitting used for jointing plastics pipe.
This test method is not applicable to fusion-welded joints.

This part of FprEN 17176 specifies the characteristics of solid-wall pipes made of oriented unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-O) for piping systems intended for water supply and for buried drainage, sewerage, treated waste water and irrigation under pressure or above-ground where protected from direct sunlight. It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this document.
In conjunction with FprEN 17176-1 and FprEN 17176-5, it is applicable to oriented PVC-O pipes with or without integral socket intended to be used for the following:
a)   water mains and services lines;
b)   conveyance of water for both outside and inside buildings;
c)   drainage, sewerage and treated waste water under pressure;
d)   irrigation under pressure.
It is applicable to piping systems intended for the supply of water with a maximum allowable operating pressure (PFA) up to and including 25 bar  . The piping system according to this document is intended for the conveyance of cold water up to and including 45 °C and especially in those applications where special performance requirements are needed, such as impact loads and pressure fluctuations.
For temperatures between 25 °C and 45 °C, Figure C.1 of this document applies.
This part of FprEN 17176 specifies a range of pipe sizes and pressure classes and gives a requirement and recommendations concerning colours.
NOTE   It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selections from these aspects, taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national regulations and installation practices or codes.

This part of EN 1852 specifies the requirements for solid wall pipes with smooth internal and external surfaces extruded from the same compound/formulation throughout the wall, fittings and the system of polypropylene (PP) piping systems intended for use for:
-   non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage outside the building structure (application area code "U"), and
-   non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage for both buried in ground within the building structure (application area code "D") and outside the building structure.
This is reflected in the marking of products by "U" and "UD".
This standard covers PP materials without mineral modifiers.
It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this standard.
NOTE 1 Solid wall multilayer pipes with different formulation throughout the wall and foamed core pipes are covered by EN 13476-2 [1] (see also CEN ISO/TR 27165 [2]).
This standard covers a range of nominal sizes, and pipe series and gives recommendations concerning colours.
NOTE 2   It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selection from these aspects, taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national regulations and installation practices or codes.
In conjunction with CEN/TS 1852-2, it is applicable to PP pipes and fittings, their joints and to joints with components of other plastics and non-plastics materials intended to be used for buried piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage.
The fittings can be manufactured by injection-moulding or be fabricated from pipes and/or mouldings.
NOTE 3   Pipes, fittings and other components conforming to any of the plastics product standards listed in Annex C can be connected to pipes and fittings conforming to this standard, when they conform to the requirements for joint dimensions given in Clause 6 and to the requirements of Table 14.

This document specifies a method for testing the leak tightness under negative pressure, angular deflection and deformation of assembled joints between elastomeric-sealing-ring-type sockets made of plastic or metal and plastic pressure pipes.

This document specifies the steps of the overall process of pipeline rehabilitation, comprising:
—    information on strategic and tactical activities:
a) investigation and condition assessment of the existing pipeline;
b) pipeline rehabilitation planning.
—    information on and requirements for operational activities:
c) project specification;
d) applications of techniques;
e) documentation of the design and application process.
Definitions and classification of families of renovation and trenchless replacement techniques are provided, and their respective features described. Areas of application covered include underground drainage and sewerage networks and underground water and gas supply networks.
The following aspects are not covered by the scope of this document:
—    new construction provided as network extensions;
—    calculation methods to determine, for each viable technique, the characteristics of lining or replacement pipe material needed to secure the desired performance of the rehabilitated pipeline;
—    techniques providing non-structural pressure pipe liners;
—    techniques for local repair.
It is the responsibility of the designer to choose and design the renovation or trenchless replacement pipeline system.

This document provides a scheme for the assessment of conformity of RFC products for the rehabilitation of existing pipelines, in accordance with the applicable parts of ISO 11296, ISO 11297 and ISO 11298, and intended to be included in the manufacturer’s quality plan as part of the quality management system and for the establishment of certification procedures.
It applies to cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) products only. It applies to non-pressure pipe liners, and to independent (fully structural, class A) and interactive (semi-structural, class B) pressure pipe liners, as defined in ISO 11295, which do not rely on adhesion to the existing pipeline.
NOTE In order to help the reader, summary tables of overall scheme requirements are provided in Annex E.

This document provides a scheme for the assessment of conformity of PVC-U products and assemblies for the rehabilitation of existing pipelines, in accordance with the applicable parts of ISO 11296 and intended to be included in the manufacturer's quality plan as part of the quality management system and for the establishment of certification procedures.
NOTE     In order to help the reader, summary tables of overall scheme requirements are provided in Annex C.

This document specifies the characteristics of valves made from unplasticized polyamide (PA-U) in accordance with ISO 16486-1, intended to be buried and used for the supply of gaseous fuels.
It is applicable to isolating unidirectional and bi-directional valves with spigot ends or electrofusion sockets intended to be fused with PA-U pipes or fittings conforming to ISO 16486-2 and ISO 16486-3 respectively.
Valves made from material other than unplasticized polyamide designed for the supply of gaseous fuels conforming to the relevant standards are permitted to be used in PA-U piping systems according to the ISO 16486 series provided they have relevant PA-U connections for butt fusion or electrofusion ends (see ISO 16486-3). The component, i.e. the complete valve, is required to fulfil the requirements of this document.
This document also specifies the test parameters for the test methods it describes.
In conjunction with ISO 16486-1, ISO 16486-2, ISO 16486-3 and ISO 16486-5, this document is applicable to PA-U valves and their joints and to joints with components of PA-U and other materials intended to be used under the following conditions:
a) a maximum operating pressure (MOP) of up to and including 18 bar[1], or limited to 16 bar under regional CEN requirements, at a reference temperature of 20 °C for design purposes;
NOTE 1    For the purpose of this document and the references to ISO 8233, MOP is considered to be nominal pressure.
b) an operating temperature of −20 °C to 40 °C;
NOTE 2    For operating temperatures between 20 °C and 40 °C, derating coefficients are specified in ISO 16486-5.
This document covers valves for pipes with a nominal outside diameter, dn, ≤ 400 mm.
[1] 1 bar = 0,1 MPa = 105 Pa; 1 MPa = 1 N/mm².

This document specifies a method for checking the ability of assembled uniaxial joints between fittings and plastic pressure pipes to withstand longitudinal tensile stresses. The test applies regardless of the design and material of the fitting used for jointing plastics pipe.
This test method is not applicable to fusion-welded joints.

This document provides guidance and information for drafting product standards to specify characteristics and test methods for the utilization of thermoplastics recyclates (PVC-U, PVC-C, PE, PP, ABS) in pipes, fittings and ancillaries for thermoplastics piping systems.
This document covers recyclates with an agreed specification from all sources.
NOTE 1   This document does not cover characteristics for reworked material.
NOTE 2   This document does not cover recycling processes (e.g. chemical or mechanical).
NOTE 3   This document does not define if recycled material can be used in a specific application. The possible use of recyclates will be defined in the applicable product standard.
This document provides guidance about the relevant characteristics to be included in the agreed specification for recyclates.
This document is applicable without prejudice to any existing legislation.
For the recycling process, the transport, the testing and the use of thermoplastics recyclates, National and/or European regulations (e.g. hygienic aspects) can apply.
NOTE 4   For example, threshold levels for substances of very high concern (SVHC) as defined in the REACH-legislation which can possibly be present in thermoplastic recyclates.

This document specifies the characteristics of solid-wall oriented unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-O) fittings for piping systems intended for water supply and for buried drainage, sewerage, treated waste water and irrigation under pressure or above-ground where protected from direct sunlight. The scope of this document is limited to double sockets, repair couplings, reducers and to non-end load bearing elbows.
NOTE 1   The scope of this document is restricted to fittings on the market during the preparation of this document. Therefore, tees, flange adaptors, etc., are excluded from this version of the standard.
NOTE 2   For double sockets, repair couplings and reducers there are no special fittings designs for end-load bearing applications. However, restrained gaskets can be used for end-load bearing applications. In that case, the requirements of EN 17176-5 are applicable.
It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this document.
In conjunction with EN 17176-1 and EN 17176-5, this document is applicable to oriented PVC-O fittings intended to be used for the following:
a)   water mains and services lines;
b)   conveyance of water for both outside and inside buildings;
c)   drainage, sewerage and treated waste water under pressure;
d)   irrigation under pressure.
This document is applicable to piping systems intended for the supply of water with a maximum allowable operating pressure (PFA) up to and including 25 bar . The piping system according to this document is intended for the conveyance of cold water up to and including 45 °C and especially in those applications where special performance requirements are needed, such as impact loads and pressure fluctuations. For temperatures between 25 °C and 45 °C, EN 17176-2:2019, Figure C.1 applies.
This document specifies a range of fittings sizes and pressure classes and gives a requirement and recommendations concerning colours.
NOTE 3   It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selections from these aspects, taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national regulations and installation practices or codes.

This document specifies the general aspects of polyethylene (PE) piping systems in the field of the supply of gaseous fuels.
It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this document.
In conjunction with Parts 2 to 5 of EN 1555, this document is applicable to PE pipes, fittings, and valves, their joints and to joints with components of other materials intended to be used under the following conditions:
a) a maximum operating pressure, MOP, up to and including 10 bar1 at a reference temperature of 20 °C for design purposes;
b) an operating temperature between -20 °C and 40 °C.
NOTE 1 For operating temperatures between 20 °C and 40 °C, derating coefficients are defined, see EN 1555-5 [3].
EN 1555 (all parts) covers a range of maximum operating pressures and gives requirements concerning colours.
NOTE 2 It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selections from these aspects, taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national regulations and installation practices or codes.

This document specifies the characteristics of valves made from polyethylene (PE) for piping systems in the field of the supply of gaseous fuels.
It is applicable to isolating unidirectional and bi-directional valves with spigot ends or electrofusion sockets intended to be fused with PE pipes or fittings conforming to EN 1555-2:2021 and EN 1555-3:2021 respectively.
Valves made from materials other than PE, designed for the supply of gaseous fuels conforming to the relevant standards can be used in PE piping systems according to EN 1555 (all parts), provided that they have PE connections for butt fusion or electrofusion ends, including integrated material transition joints, conforming to EN 1555-3:2021.
It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this document.
In conjunction with Parts 1, 2, 3 and 5 of EN 1555, it is applicable to PE valves, their joints and to joints with components of PE and other materials intended to be used under the following conditions:
a) a maximum operating pressure, MOP, up to and including 10 bar1 at a reference temperature of 20 °C for design purposes;
NOTE 1 For the purpose of this document and the references to EN ISO 82332, MOP is considered to be nominal pressure.
b) an operating temperature between −20 °C to 40 °C.
NOTE 2 For operating temperatures between 20 °C and 40 °C, derating coefficients are defined in EN 1555-5.
EN 1555 (all parts) covers a range of maximum operating pressures and gives requirements concerning colours.
NOTE 3 It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selections from these aspects, taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national regulations and installation practices or codes.
This document covers valve bodies designed for connection with pipes with a nominal outside diameter dn ≤ 400 mm.

This document specifies the characteristics of pipes made from polyethylene (PE) for piping systems in the field of the supply of gaseous fuels.
It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this document.
In conjunction with Parts 1 and 3 to 5 of EN 1555, it is applicable to PE pipes, their joints and to joints with components of PE and other materials intended to be used under the following conditions:
a) a maximum operating pressure, MOP, up to and including 10 bar1at a reference temperature of 20 °C for design purposes;
b) an operating temperature between −20 °C and 40 °C.
NOTE 1 For operating temperatures between 20 °C and 40 °C derating coefficients are defined in EN 1555-5:2021.
EN 1555 covers a range of maximum operating pressures and gives requirements concerning colours.
It covers three types of pipe:
— PE pipes (outside diameter dn) including any identification stripes;
— PE pipes with co-extruded layers on either or both the outside and/or inside of the pipe (total outside diameter dn) as specified in Annex A, where all layers have the same MRS rating. A coextruded pipe made of a combination of PE 100 and PE 100-RC layers shall be regarded as PE 100 and marked accordingly;
— PE pipes (outside diameter dn) with a peelable, contiguous thermoplastics additional layer on the outside of the pipe (‘coated pipe’) as specified in Annex B.
NOTE 2 It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selections from these aspects, taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national regulations and installation practices or codes.

This document specifies the requirements of fitness for purpose of the polyethylene (PE) piping system in the field of the supply of gaseous fuels.
It specifies the requirements for electrofusion, butt fusion and mechanical joints.
It specifies the method of preparation of test piece joints, and the tests to be carried out on these joints for assessing the fitness for purpose of the system under normal and extreme conditions.
It specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this document.
NOTE 1 This document is intended only to be used by the product manufacturer to assess the performance of components according to EN 1555-2, EN 1555-3:2021, and EN 1555-4:2021 when joined together under normal and extreme conditions in accordance with this document. It is not intended for on-site testing of pipe systems.
In conjunction with Parts 1 to 4 of EN 1555, it is applicable to PE pipes, fittings, valves, their joints and to joints with components of other materials intended to be used under the following conditions:
a) a maximum operating pressure, MOP, up to and including 10 bar1 at a reference temperature of 20 °C for design purposes;
b) an operating temperature between − 20 °C and 40 °C.
NOTE 2 For other operating temperatures between 20 °C and 40 °C, derating coefficients are defined in Annex A.
EN 1555 (all parts) covers a range of maximum operating pressures and gives requirements concerning colours.