What is BS 8588-Polyethylene pressure pipes for potable water supply in contaminated land about?
BS 8588 is a British standard that serves technical specifications for polyethylene pressure pipes for potable water supply in contaminated land, ensuring water purity and consistency in the potable water supply applications.
BS 8588 specifies requirements for the materials, mechanical performance, dimensions, and effect on water quality of polyethylene pipes with an aluminium barrier layer and associated fittings/joints for potable water supply installed in contaminated ground.
BS 8588 applies to Type A and Type B pipes with nominal sizes up to and including 630 mm, with the following characteristics:
- Type A: pipes where one or more polymer layers form a core pipe designed to bear the stresses associated with long term hydrostatic pressure, with the aluminium layer and outer polymer layer being barrier and protection layers respectively and regarded as not bearing stresses arising from internal pressure.
- Type B: pipes where one or more polymer layers and the aluminium layer bear the stresses associated with long term hydrostatic pressure.
BS 8588 also covers the requirements for fittings and joints manufactured by system manufacturers or others for use with one or more barrier pipe systems.
Who is BS 8588-Polyethylene pressure pipes for potable water supply in contaminated land for?
BS 8588 on Polyethylene pressure pipes for potable water supply in contaminated land applies to:
- Manufacturers of polyethylene pipes
- Dealers and importers of polyethylene pipes
- Testing houses and labs for polyethylene pipes
Why should you use BS 8588-Polyethylene pressure pipes for potable water supply in contaminated land?
Polyethylene pressure pipes are an excellent piping material for potable water service or distribution lines, natural gas distribution, lawn sprinklers, sewers, garbage disposal, and drainage lines applications. They have properties such as toughness, lightweight, and flexibility that ensure stability and longevity in pot water distribution applications.
BS 8588 provides users guidance on terms and definitions, material classifications, PE material properties, dimensions, type tests, batch release tests, marking, supply of straight and coiled pipe and more, enabling the consistency of water quality across contaminated land.
The adoption of BS 8588 allows users to develop and assess polyethylene pressure pipes, ensuring chemical resistance in water distribution applications.
