EN 12056-5:2000
(Main)Gravity drainage systems inside buildings - Part 5: Installation and testing, instructions for operation, maintenance and use
Gravity drainage systems inside buildings - Part 5: Installation and testing, instructions for operation, maintenance and use
This European Standard applies to waste water drainage systems which operate under gravity. It is applicable for drainage systems inside dwellings, commercial, institutional and industrial buildings. Differences in plumbing within Europe have led to a variety of systems being developed. Some of the major systems in use are described but this Standard has not attempted to detail the intricacies of each system. Detailed information additional to that contained in this Standard may be obtained by referring to the technical documents listed in Annex A.
Schwerkraftentwässerungsanlagen innerhalb von Gebäuden - Teil 5: Installation und Prüfung, Anleitung für Betrieb, Wartung und Gebrauch
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Entwässerungsanlagen, die unter Schwerkraft betrieben werden. Sie gilt für Entwässerungsanlagen innerhalb von Wohngebäuden, Geschäfts-, Instituts- und industriellen Gebäuden. Die Unterschiede in Planung und Bau von Entwässerungsanlagen in Europa haben zu einer Vielzahl von Anlagenausführungen geführt. Einige der gebräuchlichsten Anlagenarten werden nachfolgend beschrieben. Diese Norm beschreibt nicht die Einzelheiten jeder Anlagenausführung. Die in Anhang A aufgeführten Unterlagen enthalten Einzelheiten und Hinweise, die im Rahmen dieser Norm verwendet werden dürfen.
Réseaux d'évacuation gravitaire à l'intérieur des bâtiments - Partie 5: Mise en oeuvre, essai, instructions de service, d'exploitation et d'entretien
La présente Norme s'applique aux installations d'évacuation gravitaire des eaux résiduaires. Elle s'applique aux installations d'évacuation des eaux résiduaires dans des habitations, immeubles commerciaux, institutionnels, artisanaux et industriels. Les différentes habitudes d'installation en Europe ont généré une multitude de systèmes. Une partie des systèmes principaux utilisés sont décrits dans cette norme. La présente norme n'essaie pas de démontrer les détails et complexités de chaque système. Les documents dont la liste est donnée en annexe A contiennent des détails, lesquels peuvent être utilisés dans la cadre cette norme.
Težnostni kanalizacijski sistemi v stavbah - 5. del: Vgradnja, preskušanje, navodila za delovanje, vzdrževanje in uporabo
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 20-Jun-2000
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 165 - Waste water engineering
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 165/WG 21 - Drainage systems inside buildings
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 11-Jun-2021
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
Overview
EN 12056-5:2000 is the CEN European standard covering gravity drainage systems inside buildings - specifically Part 5, which addresses installation and testing and provides instructions for operation, maintenance and use. The standard applies to wastewater drainage systems that operate under gravity in dwellings and in commercial, institutional and industrial buildings. It recognises the variety of plumbing systems across Europe and describes major system types without attempting exhaustive detail. Additional technical guidance is referenced in Annex A.
Key topics and requirements
The standard focuses on practical, safety and performance-related aspects of gravity drainage systems. Key topics include:
- Installation practices for internal gravity drainage systems, ensuring correct siting, access and integration with building works.
- Testing and commissioning procedures to verify system integrity and functionality prior to handover (leakage, water-tightness and operational checks).
- Instructions for operation and use, intended for building occupants and facility staff to ensure correct day-to-day use and to avoid misuse that could impair performance.
- Maintenance requirements and access provisions, covering routine inspection, cleaning and replacement needs to maintain long-term drainage performance.
- Documentation and handover, specifying the need for as-built records, test reports and maintenance instructions to be provided to owners or operators.
- Recognition of differences in plumbing practice across Europe and direction to further technical documents listed in Annex A for system-specific detail.
Note: EN 12056-5 gives procedural and performance-focused guidance rather than prescriptive details for every variant of plumbing system.
Practical applications and users
EN 12056-5 is used in contexts where compliant, reliable gravity drainage is required:
- New construction projects (residential, commercial, institutional, industrial)
- Building refurbishment and plumbing upgrades
- Commissioning and acceptance testing by contractors and inspectors
- Facility management and building owners for maintenance planning and user instructions
- Plumbing designers, MEP engineers, installers and regulatory authorities for specification and compliance checks
Typical users: plumbers and installers, MEP consultants, building inspectors, facilities managers and maintenance teams.
Related standards
- EN 12056 series (other parts of EN 12056) - provides broader guidance on internal drainage design and system components.
- Refer to Annex A of EN 12056-5 for further referenced technical documents and country-specific practices.
By following EN 12056-5:2000, stakeholders ensure safer, more maintainable and better-documented gravity drainage installations that meet European expectations for installation, testing, operation and upkeep.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12056-5:2000 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Gravity drainage systems inside buildings - Part 5: Installation and testing, instructions for operation, maintenance and use". This standard covers: This European Standard applies to waste water drainage systems which operate under gravity. It is applicable for drainage systems inside dwellings, commercial, institutional and industrial buildings. Differences in plumbing within Europe have led to a variety of systems being developed. Some of the major systems in use are described but this Standard has not attempted to detail the intricacies of each system. Detailed information additional to that contained in this Standard may be obtained by referring to the technical documents listed in Annex A.
This European Standard applies to waste water drainage systems which operate under gravity. It is applicable for drainage systems inside dwellings, commercial, institutional and industrial buildings. Differences in plumbing within Europe have led to a variety of systems being developed. Some of the major systems in use are described but this Standard has not attempted to detail the intricacies of each system. Detailed information additional to that contained in this Standard may be obtained by referring to the technical documents listed in Annex A.
EN 12056-5:2000 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.140.80 - Drainage systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12056-5:2000 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 93/38/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/88/15. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Težnostni kanalizacijski sistemi v stavbah - 5. del: Vgradnja, preskušanje, navodila za delovanje, vzdrževanje in uporaboSchwerkraftentwässerungsanlagen innerhalb von Gebäuden - Teil 5: Installation und Prüfung, Anleitung für Betrieb, Wartung und GebrauchRéseaux d'évacuation gravitaire a l'intérieur des bâtiments - Partie 5: Mise en oeuvre, essai, instructions de service, d'exploitation et d'entretienGravity drainage systems inside buildings - Part 5: Installation and testing, instructions for operation, maintenance and use91.140.8
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