EN 13598-2:2020

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2020
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 13598-2:2016
Cevni sistemi iz polimernih materialov za odpadno vodo in kanalizacijo, ki delujejo
po težnostnem principu in so položeni v zemljo - Nemehčan polivinilklorid (PVC-
U), polipropilen (PP) in polietilen (PE) - 2. del: Specifikacije za vstopne in revizijske
jaške
Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage -
Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) -
Part 2: Specifications for manholes and inspection chambers
Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme für erdverlegte drucklose Abwasserkanäle und -
leitungen - Weichmacherfreies Polyvinylchlorid (PVC-U), Polypropylen (PP) und
Polyethylen (PE) - Teil 2: Anforderungen an Einsteigschächte und Kontrollschächte
Systèmes de canalisations en plastique pour les branchements et les collecteurs
d’assainissement enterrés sans pression - Poly(chlorure de vinyle) non plastifié (PVC-U),
polypropylène (PP) et polyéthylène (PE) - Partie 2 : Spécifications relatives aux regards
et aux boîtes d’inspection et de branchement
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13598-2:2020
ICS:
23.040.05 Cevovodi za zunanje Pipeline and its parts for
sisteme za odpadno vodo in external sewage systems
njihovi deli
93.030 Zunanji sistemi za odpadno External sewage systems
vodo
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 13598-2
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 23.040.05; 23.040.20; 93.030 Supersedes EN 13598-2:2016
English Version
Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground
drainage and sewerage - Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride)
(PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) - Part
2: Specifications for manholes and inspection chambers
Systèmes de canalisations en plastique pour les Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme für erdverlegte
branchements et les collecteurs d'assainissement drucklose Abwasserkanäle und -leitungen -
enterrés sans pression - Poly(chlorure de vinyle) non Weichmacherfreies Polyvinylchlorid (PVC-U),
plastifié (PVC-U), polypropylène (PP) et polyéthylène Polypropylen (PP) und Polyethylen (PE) - Teil 2:
(PE) - Partie 2 : Spécifications relatives aux regards et Anforderungen an Einsteigschächte und
aux boîtes d'inspection et de branchement Kontrollschächte
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 9
4 Symbols and abbreviations . 13
4.1 Symbols . 13
4.2 Abbreviations . 14
5 Material . 14
5.1 General . 14
5.2 Compound/formulation for bases . 14
5.3 Compound/formulation for riser . 15
5.4 Compound/formulation for cones . 15
5.5 Compound/formulation for telescopic adaptors . 16
5.6 Use of non-virgin materials . 16
5.7 Sealing ring retaining components . 16
6 General characteristics . 17
6.1 Appearance . 17
6.2 Colour . 17
7 Geometrical characteristics . 17
7.1 General . 17
7.2 Dimensions of manholes and inspection chambers . 17
7.2.1 Manholes . 17
7.2.2 Inspection chambers . 17
7.3 Dimensions of base connections to pipework . 17
7.4 Geometrical characteristics of steps and ladders . 18
7.4.1 General . 18
7.4.2 Steps . 18
7.4.3 Permanently fixed ladders . 19
7.4.4 Fixing provisions for ladders . 19
8 Mechanical characteristics . 19
9 Physical characteristics . 21
9.1 Injection moulded components . 21
9.2 Factory fabricated components . 21
10 Performance requirements . 21
10.1 General performance . 21
10.2 Characterization of rotationally moulded product submitted for performance
testing . 23
11 Sealing rings . 23
12 Marking and additional documentation . 23
12.1 Marking of bases . 23
12.2 Minimum marking of components other than bases . 24
12.3 Additional documentation . 25
Annex A (normative) Test method for durability . 26
A.1 General . 26
A.2 Test procedure . 26
A.3 Material characteristics . 26
Annex B (normative) Test method for structural integrity of bases . 28
B.1 Procedure . 28
B.2 Calculation of 50-year deflection. 28
Annex C (normative) Test method for impact resistance of bases . 29
C.1 Test equipment . 29
C.2 Test procedure . 29
Annex D (normative) Utilization of non-virgin materials . 30
Bibliography . 33

European foreword
This document (EN 13598-2:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 155
“Plastics piping systems and ducting systems”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of
an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by month November 2020, and conflicting
national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2020.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the
subject of patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This document supersedes EN 13598-2:2016.
Compared to the previous version, the main changes are listed below:
1) test methods have been updated to the latest EN ISO Standards where applicable;
2) the scope has been amended to clarify the products covered in this part and avoid confusion
with the scope of part 1;
3) terms and definitions have been updated and explanatory diagrams are now included;
4) material durability test requirements have been included for riser, cone and telescopic
adaptor components. The durability test method (Annex A) has also been updated;
5) the permitted use of non-virgin materials has been clarified and a new Annex D included,
with conditions and requirements for non-virgin materials;
6) fitness for purpose testing of factory fabricated components is now included;
7) the minimum marking requirement for components other than bases has been updated.
This document is part of a System Standard for plastics piping systems of a particular material for
a specified application.
System Standards are based on the results of the work being undertaken in ISO/TC 138 “Plastics
pipes, fittings and valves for the transport of fluids”, which is a Technical Committee of the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
They are supported by separate standards on test methods to which references are made
throughout the System Standard.
The System Standards are consistent with general standards on functional requirements and on
recommended practice for installation.
This document does not cover sewage pump chambers, valve chambers and similar products.
Separate standard(s) for manholes, inspection chambers and road gullies for storm water
systems are currently under investigation.
EN 13598 consists of the following parts under the general title Plastics piping systems for non-
pressure underground drainage and sewerage — Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U),
polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE):
— Part 1: Specification for ancillary fittings and shallow chambers (under revision);
— Part 2: Specifications for manholes and inspection chambers (this document);
— Part 3: Assessment of conformity (CEN/TS under revision).
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document specifies the definitions and requirements for unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride)
(PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) manholes and inspection chambers intended
for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage systems up to a maximum depth of 6 m
from ground level to the invert of the manhole or inspection chamber.
This document covers manholes and inspection chambers, with bases having a flow channel, and
their joints to the piping system.
Manholes and inspection chambers are intended to be used in pedestrian or vehicular traffic
areas outside the building structure.
NOTE 1 The intended use in underground installation outside the building structure is reflected in the
marking of products by the application area code “U”.
NOTE 2 Products complying with this document can also be used in non-traffic areas.
NOTE 3 Products complying with this standard can be installed in underground applications without
additional static calculation.
NOTE 4 Shallow chambers are specified in EN 13598-1 [1].
Manholes and inspection chambers complying with EN 13598-2 are made from a prescribed set
of components that are manufactured from unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U),
polypropylene (PP), polypropylene with mineral modifier (PP-MD) or polyethylene (PE) and
assembled together.
NOTE 5 The complete manhole or inspection chamber assembly can also include items which are not
covered by this document (for example near surface or surface components).
NOTE 6 Manholes and inspection chambers can be supplied with covers, frame covers and gratings
complying with the relevant part of EN 124 [2].
Manholes and inspection chambers complying with EN 13598-2 may be used for storm-water
systems.
Manhole and inspection chamber components can be manufactured by various methods e.g.
extrusion, injection moulding, rotational moulding, low-pressure moulding or fabricated.
NOTE 7 Manholes and inspection chambers can be site assembled from different components, but can
also be manufactured as a single unit.
NOTE 8 Manholes and inspection chambers can be subject to national regulations and / or local
provisions.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
EN 476, General requirements for components used in drains and sewers
EN 681-1, Elastomeric seals — Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and
drainage applications — Part 1: Vulcanized rubber
EN 681-2, Elastomeric Seals — Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and
drainage applications — Part 2: Thermoplastic elastomers
EN 681-3, Elastomeric seals — Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and
drainage applications — Part 3: Cellular materials of vulcanized rubber
EN 681-4, Elastomeric seals — Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and
drainage applications — Part 4: Cast polyurethane sealing elements
EN 1401-1, Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage —
Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) — Part 1: Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system
EN 1852-1, Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage —
Polypropylene (PP) — Part 1: Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system
EN 1905, Plastics piping systems — Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) pipes, fittings and
material — Method for assessment of the PVC content based on total chlorine content
EN 12099, Plastics piping systems — Polyethylene piping materials and components —
Determination of volatile content
EN 12666-1, Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage
Polyethylene (PE) — Part 1: Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system
EN 13101:2002, Steps for underground man entry chambers — Requirements, marking, testing and
evaluation of conformity
EN 13476-2, Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage —
Structured-wall piping systems of unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP)
and polyethylene (PE) — Part 2: Specifications for pipes and fittings with smooth internal and
external surface and the system, Type A
EN 13476-3, Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage —
Structured-wall piping systems of unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP)
and polyethylene (PE) — Part 3: Specifications for pipes and fittings with smooth internal and
profiled external surface and the system, Type B
EN 14396, Fixed ladders for manholes
EN 14758-1, Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage —
Polypropylene with mineral modifiers (PP-MD) — Part 1: Specifications for pipes, fittings and the
system
EN ISO 1043-1, Plastics — Symbols and abbreviated terms — Part 1: Basic polymers and their
special characteristics (ISO 1043-1)
EN ISO 1133-1, Plastics — Determination of the melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and melt volume-flow
rate (MVR) of thermoplastics — Part 1: Standard method (ISO 1133-1)
EN ISO 1183-1, Plastics — Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics — Part 1:
Immersion method, liquid pyknometer method and titration method (ISO 1183-1)
EN ISO 1183-2, Plastics — Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics — Part 2:
Density gradient column method (ISO 1183-2)
EN ISO 2507-1, Thermoplastics pipes and fittings — Vicat softening temperature — Part 1: General
test method (ISO 2507-1)
EN ISO 3126, Plastics piping systems — Plastics components — Determination of dimensions
(ISO 3126)
EN ISO 3127, Thermoplastics pipes — Determination of resistance to external blows — Round-the-
clock method (ISO 3127)
EN ISO 3451-1, Plastics — Determination of ash — Part 1: General methods (ISO 3451-1)
EN ISO 3451-5, Plastics — Determination of ash — Part 5: Poly(vinyl chloride) (ISO 3451-5)
EN ISO 9967:2016, Thermoplastics pipes — Determination of creep ratio (ISO 9967:2016)
EN ISO 11357-6, Plastics — Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) — Part 6: Determination of
oxidation induction time (isothermal OIT) and oxidation induction temperature (dynamic OIT)
(ISO 11357-6)
EN ISO 13229, Thermoplastics piping systems for non-pressure applications — Unplasticized
poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) pipes and fittings — Determination of the viscosity number and K-value
(ISO 13229)
EN ISO 13254, Thermoplastics piping systems for non-pressure applications — Test method for
watertightness (ISO 13254)
EN ISO 13259, Thermoplastics piping systems for underground non-pressure applications — Test
method for leaktightness of elastomeric sealing ring type joints (ISO 13259)
EN ISO 13263, Thermoplastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and
sewerage — Thermoplastics fittings — Test method for impact strength (ISO 13263)
ISO 13266:2010, Thermoplastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and
sewerage — Thermoplastics shafts or risers for inspection chambers and manholes —
Determination of resistance against surface and traffic loading (ISO 13266)
ISO 13267, Thermoplastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and
sewerage — Thermoplastics inspection chamber and manhole bases — Test methods for buckling
resistance (ISO 13267)
ISO 13268, Thermoplastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and
sewerage — Thermoplastics shafts or risers for inspection chambers and manholes —
Determination of ring stiffness
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms, definitions and abbreviations given in EN ISO 1043-
1 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
manhole
chamber with a removable cover constructed in a drain or sewer to permit entry by personnel,
with a riser of 800 mm minimum inner diameter
Note 1 to entry: Figure 1 shows typical manholes.
Note 2 to entry: See EN 476 for dimensions of non-circular manholes.
Note 3 to entry: Manholes are subject to national safety regulations and / or local provisions regarding
man-entry limitations.
3.2
inspection chamber
chamber with a removable cover constructed in a drain or sewer that permits the introduction of
cleaning and inspection equipment from surface level, but does not provide access for personnel,
with a riser of 200 mm minimum outer diameter and an inner diameter of less than 800 mm
Note 1 to entry: Figure 2 shows typical inspection chambers.
Note 2 to entry: See EN 476 for non-circular chambers.
3.3
base
bottom part of a manhole or inspection chamber, allowing direct connection to buried drain or
sewer pipes and including integrally formed channels with benching as appropriate
Note 1 to entry: In case of a one-piece manhole or inspection chamber, for testing purposes the base
component ends at a distance of minimum 300 mm measured from the top of the main channel. Above
300 mm the section should be considered as a riser and tested accordingly.
Note 2 to entry: Bases having a spherical design may be used. National regulations can apply.
3.4
flow channel
open and accessible continuation of the sewer network in a manhole or inspection chamber to
allow directional changes maintaining the hydraulic performance of a sewer system
Note 1 to entry: The term flow profile is also used.
3.5
benching
sloped surface adjacent to the channel in a manhole or inspection chamber
3.6
riser
component which is connected onto a base and which defines the nominal size of the manhole or
inspection chamber
Note 1 to entry: The riser can be supplied either as one or more separate items, for site jointing to the
base, or integrated with the base.
Note 2 to entry: In case of a one-piece manhole or inspection chamber, for testing purposes the riser
component starts at a distance of minimum 300 mm measured from the top of the main channel. Below
300 mm the section should be considered as a base and tested accordingly.
3.7
telescopic adaptor
part of the assembly on top of the riser or cone that allows adjustment of the surface component
or near surface component
Note 1 to entry: Telescopic adaptors allow accommodation of settlement during lifetime and eliminate
the transmission of vehicular loading down the riser.
3.8
cone
adapter allowing change in diameter, close to ground level
3.9
near-surface component
component intended to spread vehicular loading directly to the soil and/or provide a seating for
the cover and its frame
3.10
assembly
items collectively forming a manhole or inspection chamber
Note 1 to entry: See typical examples in Figures 1 and 2.
3.11
invert
lowest point of the internal surface of the barrel of a pipe or channel at any cross section
3.12
maximum height of groundwater above invert
H
w
height of water column above the invert that the manhole or inspection chamber can withstand
during use
3.13
virgin material
material in a form such as granules or powder that has not been subjected to use or processing
other than that required for its manufacture and to which no reprocessed or recycled material
has been added
3.14
own reprocessed material
material prepared from unused products, including trimmings from the production, that will be
reprocessed in a manufacturer’s plant after having been previously processed by the same
manufacturer
3.15
recycled material
material prepared from used thermoplastic products which have been cleaned and crushed or
ground
3.16
agreed specification
specification of the relevant material characteristics agreed between the supplier of the non-
virgin material and the manufacturer
Key
a cover (not covered by this document) 1 inlet
b near surface component (not covered by this 2 outlet
document)
c telescopic adaptor 3 invert
d cone 4 inner diameter
e riser 5 benching
e considered as riser 6 channel
f base
f considered as base
g connection
Figure 1 — Typical manholes
Key
a cover (not covered by this document) 1 inlet
b near surface component (not covered by this 2 outlet
document)
c telescopic adaptor 3 invert
e1 riser 4 inner diameter
e2 considered as riser 5 benching
f base 6 channel
f2 considered as base
g connection
Figure 2 — Typical inspection chambers
4 Symbols and abbreviations
4.1 Symbols
For the purposes of this document, the following symbols apply.
A  length of engagement
d  nominal outside diameter
n
d  mean outside diameter
em
d  mean inside diameter of socket
sm
H  maximum height of groundwater above invert
w
L  length of spigot
4.2 Abbreviations
For the purposes of this document, the following abbreviations apply.
MFR  melt mass-flow rate
OIT  oxidation induction time
PE  polyethylene
PP  polypropylene
PP-MD  polypropylene modified with minerals
PVC-U  unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride)
5 Material
5.1 General
Components of manholes and inspection chambers may be manufactured from different
compounds/formulations.
The compound/formulation shall be PVC-U resin, PP or PE polymer, additives and if applicable
non-virgin material that shall allow the final component to comply with the requirements of this
document.
5.2 Compound/formulation for bases
The base shall be tested according to Table 1.

Table 1 — Durability requirements for bases
Test parameters
Test
Characteristic Requirement
method
Parameter Value
Durability No cracks or crazes Test pressure, P e c
−0,1 × Hw/R bar Annex A
Maximum height of groundwater b
2 m ≤ Hw ≤ 5 m
a
above invert, H
w
Rating factor, R Shall conform to
Table A.1
Duration, t d
3 000 h
Test temperature, T Shall conform to
Table A.1
a
Test in accordance with the manufacturer's declared maximum height of groundwater.
b
The minimum value of 2 m of groundwater above invert is based on the need to safeguard durability where
there is no groundwater present.
c
When testing for the durability of materials rubber ring joints can be replaced by welding.
d
Materials complying with material requirement of the standards in Table 2, duration may be reduced to
1 000 h.
e 5 2
1 bar = 10 N/m = 0,1 MPa.
Table 2 — Materials and corresponding European standards
Material Corresponding European standard
Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) EN 1401-1, EN 13476-2 type A2, EN 13476-3
Polypropylene (PP) EN 1852-1, EN 13476-2 type A2, EN 13476-3
Polyethylene (PE) EN 12666-1, EN 13476-2 type A2, EN 13476-3
Polypropylene with mineral modifiers (PP-MD) EN 14758-1

5.3 Compound/formulation for riser
The riser shall be tested according to Table 3.
Components manufactured from compound/formulation complying with Table 1 or Table 2 are
deemed to comply with this requirement without further testing.
Table 3 — Durability requirements for riser
Test par
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