What is BS EN 612 - Eaves gutters and rainwater pipes about?
BS EN 612 specifies requirements for eaves gutters and rainwater down-pipes made from metal sheets. BS EN 612 establishes the general characteristics, designation system, classification, marking and quality requirements for the products.
BS EN 612 applies to eaves gutters and external rainwater down-pipes that are supported by metal brackets and used to drain away rainwater. The shape and dimensions of a gutter are defined by the quantity of water to be drained away from the roof to the downpipes and by architectural design requirements.
BS EN 612 specifies the requirements for gutters and rainwater down-pipes which enable these products to meet all usual service conditions such as catching and draining away rainwater, melted snow or ice water from a building to a drainage system or a sewer outside the building.
Note1: Requirements for fixings, supporting construction, flashings or the method of making joints between the different components are not included in BS EN 612.
Note2: BS EN 612 does not specify requirements for eaves gutters handmade on site.
Who is BS EN 612 - Eaves gutters and rainwater pipes for?
BS EN 612 on eaves gutters and rainwater pipes is useful for:
- Architects
- Real estate developers
- Landscapers
- Building caretakers
Why should you use BS EN 612 - Eaves gutters and rainwater pipes?
Eave gutters are situated outside the building and are supported by brackets. They are then connected to downpipes that lead down the rainwater to drainage systems.
BS EN 612 specifies the requirements for gutters and rainwater down-pipes which enable these products to meet all usual service conditions such as catching and draining away rainwater, melted snow or ice water from a building to a drainage system or a sewer outside the building.
In conclusion, BS EN 612 helps you to install eaves gutter and rainwater pipes that clear out rainwater from the building efficiently.
