CEN/TC 165/WG 5 - Fibre cement pipes

This Standard gives specifications for asbestos free fibre-cement manholes and inspection chambers for use in buried drains and sewers with gravity flow at atmospheric pressure.  
Products covered by this standard include prefabricated elements in as well as prefabricated complete manholes and inspection chambers.
It specifies definitions, descriptions, composition, general appearance and finish, geometrical characteristics, mechanical characteristics, acceptance tests, type tests and quality control requirements.
NOTE   Complete manholes or prefabricated elements may also be used for other purposes such as pumping stations, items of drainage, items for sewage treatment or sewage disposal, when corresponding additional requirements according to the relevant European Standards are fulfilled.

This European Sstandard applies to fibre-cement pipes, joints and fittings used for sewerage and rainwater discharge systems for buildings where pressure tight joints are required. It defines general composition, classification, geometrical, mechanical and physical characteristics and quality control.

This part 1 of EN 588 specifies requirements for fibre-cement pipes, joints and fittings suitable for gravity systems at atmospheric pressure intended for sewerage and drainage applications. It is applicable only to the more commonly used fittings i.e. angled branches or tees and bends. It defines general composition, classification, geometrical, mechanical and physical characteristics, acceptance tests and type tests.