What is BS EN 13476-1 - General requirements and performance characteristics of structured-wall piping systems about?
BS EN 13476-1 together with EN 13476‑2 and EN 13476‑3, specifies the definitions and general requirements for pipes, fittings, and the system based on unplasticized poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP), and polyethylene (PE) structured-wall piping systems that are to be used for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage systems.
BS EN 13476-1 specifies general aspects and gives guidance concerning a national selection of requirement levels and classes.
BS EN 13476-1, together with EN 13476‑2 and EN 13476‑3, covers a range of pipe and fitting sizes, materials, pipe constructions, stiffness classes and tolerance classes and offers recommendations concerning colours.
Note1: BS EN 13476-1 is applicable to:
- Structured-wall pipes and fittings, which are to be used buried in the ground outside a building structure only; reflected by the marking of products by “U”
- Structured-wall pipes and fittings, which are to be used buried in the ground both outside (application area code “U”) and within a building structure (application area code “D”); reflected in the marking of products by “UD”
Note2: In conjunction BS EN 13476-1 with EN 13476‑2 and EN 13476‑3, it is applicable to structured-wall pipes and fittings with or without an integral socket with elastomeric ring seal joints, as well as welded and fused joints.
Note3: It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selections from these aspects, considering their requirements and any relevant national regulations and installation practices or codes.
Note4: Pipes, fittings and other components conforming to any plastic product standards referred to in Clause 2 can be used with pipes and fittings conforming to BS EN 13476-1 when they conform to the requirements for joint dimensions given in part 2 and part 3 of BS EN 13476-1 and to the performance requirements given in Clause 9.
Who is BS EN 13476-1 - General requirements and performance characteristics of structured-wall piping systems for?
BS EN 13476-1 on the structured-wall piping systems - general requirements and performance characteristics is useful for:
- PE, PVC-U, PP plastic pipe manufacturers
- Pipe specifiers and installers
- Civil engineers
- Product design engineers
- Contractors
- Local authorities
Why should you use BS EN 13476-1 - General requirements and performance characteristics of structured-wall piping systems?
PVC-U, PE, and PP plastic pipes are flexible, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant piping products. These benefits make it an ideal piping material for a broad variety of applications such as potable water service or distribution lines, natural gas distribution, lawn sprinklers, sewers, waste disposal, and drainage lines.
BS EN 13476-1 specifies the definitions and general requirements for pipes, fittings, and the system based on unplasticized poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP), and polyethylene (PE) structured-wall piping systems that are to be used for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage systems. BS EN 13476-1 can assist you in manufacturing piping components that meet standardized requirements for high durability and performance.
BS EN 13476-1 helps ensure that product failure is avoided, and overall structural integrity of the piping system is maintained by providing general requirements and performance characteristics of pipes, fittings, and the system.
What is changed since the last update?
BS EN 13476-1:2018 supersedes BS EN 13476‑1:2007, which is withdrawn.
BS EN 13476-1:2018 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 13476‑1:2007.
These include:
- Deletion of Note 3 (Scope)
- Definition fabricated fitting changed
- Clarification requirements sealing ring
- Adhesives PVC-U added
- Saddle branches deleted
