What is PD CEN/TR 12108 - Installation of pressure piping systems inside buildings about?
PD CEN/TR 12108 is Technical Report that recommends practices to be followed in the application and installation of thermoplastics pipes and associated fittings.
These fall within the scope of EN 806-1 and, EN ISO 15874, EN ISO 15875, EN ISO 15876, EN ISO 15877 and EN ISO 22391 to be used for hot and/or cold-water distribution intended for human consumption inside buildings.
PD CEN/TR 12108 can also be used for heating installations if applicable, except for underfloor heating for which EN 12164 can apply.
Guidance is also given on acceptable methods of jointing polybutylene (PB), crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X), polypropylene (PP), chlorinated poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC-C) and Polyethylene of raised temperature resistance (PE-RT) pipes and associated fittings, together with recommendations for their storage, handling and transportation.
Who is PD CEN/TR 12108 - Installation of pressure piping systems inside buildings for?
PD CEN/TR 12108 on plastics piping systems is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of pressure pipes and fittings
- Thermoplastic polymer manufacturers and suppliers
- Specifiers and installers
- Contractors
- Insurers
- Water supply systems
- Local bodies
- Plastics industry
Why should you use PD CEN/TR 12108 - Installation of pressure piping systems inside buildings?
It is essential when dealing with the installation of pressure piping systems, to choose the correct type of products for the installation and that a well-established installation technique is used. The system supplier/manufacturer should supply detailed instructions for satisfactory handling, storage and installation.
In this regard, PD CEN/TR 12108 covers the material-related aspects of design considerations, installation practice and jointing of plastic pipes, that play a significant role in the efficient delivery of hot and cold water for consumption.
PD CEN/TR 12108 gives the recommendations on boiler and instantaneous water heaters connections with plastics pipework, painting requirements, inspection and testing for pipework systems.
Thus, if you are a manufacturer of pressure piping systems PD CEN/TR 12108 can contribute to its safe and reliable installation thus protecting and maintaining integrity of water distributions systems such that high-quality water for consumption is ensured. Moreover, with the right installation guidance, risks of leakages, corrosion and ruptures due over-pressurization events can be avoided.
What’s changed since the last update?
PD CEN/TR 12108:2012 supersedes ENV 12108:2001. PD CEN/TR 12108:2012 includes some technical changes with respect to ENV 12108:2001. These include:
- Annex A (informative), Thermal length variation as a function of the pipe length and temperature difference for pipe materials
- A bibliography
