NOTE 1: The application area “inside buildings”, according to this standard, applies to the interior area of the building only. The application area “within the building structure” conforms to the requirements for “inside buildings” according to prEN 12056‑1.
It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this standard. This standard is applicable to PVC-C pipes and fittings, their joints and to joints with components of other plastics and non-plastics materials intended to be used for the following purposes:- a) soil and waste discharge pipework for the conveyance of domestic waste waters (low and high temperature);
- b) ventilation pipework associated with a);
- c) rainwater pipework within the building structure.
NOTE 2: Only components marked with “BD” are generally to be used buried in ground within the building structure; these are required to have a nominal ring stiffness of at least SN 4 and a nominal outside diameter equal to or greater than 75 mm.
NOTE 3: Pipes and fittings of the pipe series S 25 are intended to be used for application area “B” only.
This standard is applicable to PVC-C pipes and fittings of the following types:- — plain-ended;
- — with integral elastomeric ring seal socket;
- — with integral solvent cement socket;
- — with integral dual purpose socket for elastomeric ring seal joints and/or solvent cement joints;
NOTE 4: Components conforming to any of the Product Standards listed in the bibliography can be used with pipes and fittings conforming to this standard, provided they conform to the requirements for joint dimensions and to the functional requirements given in this standard.
This standard covers a range of nominal sizes, a range of pipe series and gives recommendations concerning colours.NOTE 5: 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 codes.
