Fibre-cement products - Pressure pipes and joints

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Faserzement-Produkte - Druckrohre und Verbindungen

Produits en fibres-ciment - Tuyaux pressions et joints

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General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
28-Aug-2001
Withdrawal Date
27-Feb-2002
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 164 - Water supply
Current Stage
6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
Start Date
29-Aug-2001
Completion Date
29-Aug-2001

Relations

Effective Date
22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 512:1994/A1:2001 is a European Standard developed by CEN (European Committee for Standardization) that specifies requirements and guidelines for fibre-cement pressure pipes and joints. This amendment to the original EN 512:1994 standard was approved in 2001 and supports essential requirements under relevant EU Directives. EN 512 applies primarily to the water supply sector and governs the chemical and mechanical properties of fibre-cement products designed for pressure applications.

The standard is recognized and adopted by national standards bodies across many European countries, including Germany, France, the UK, Sweden, Norway, and others, ensuring harmonized safety, quality, and performance criteria for fibre-cement pipes and fittings used in pressurized water systems.

Key Topics

  • Scope of Application: Covers fibre-cement pressure pipes and joints used for water supply and other fluid transport systems where pressure-resistant components are required.
  • Material Composition: Defines acceptable formulations for fibre-cement composites, emphasizing durability, strength, and chemical resistance suited for pressure operation.
  • Mechanical Performance: Specifies minimum performance requirements such as pressure ratings, burst strength, and joint integrity to ensure pipe systems maintain pressure without failure.
  • Jointing Systems: Includes requirements for pipe joints to ensure leak-proof connections compatible with fibre-cement pressure pipes.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Addresses restrictions on hazardous substances, including the prohibition or limitation of asbestos-containing products across many European countries affected by different national regulations aligned with EU directives.
  • National Deviations: Lists specific national deviations (A-deviations) due to differing asbestos regulations or chemical safety laws in countries such as Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Czech Republic, Switzerland, and France.

Applications

EN 512:1994/A1:2001 is critical for manufacturers, engineers, and installers working with fibre-cement pressure pipes and joints, especially within:

  • Water Supply Networks: Used for distribution pipelines requiring corrosion-resistant and pressure-rated fibre-cement solutions.
  • Underground and Infrastructure Projects: Suitable for pressurized fluid transport in civil engineering and municipal infrastructure.
  • Chemical and Industrial Piping: Where chemical resistance combined with mechanical reliability is important.
  • Replacement and Rehabilitation: Offers guidance for upgrading or installing durable fibre-cement pipelines that meet current European safety standards.

By adhering to EN 512, stakeholders ensure safety, performance, and environmental compliance, while facilitating market acceptance across Europe.

Related Standards

The EN 512:1994/A1:2001 standard interacts with and complements several other important standards and regulations, including:

  • EU Directives on Construction Products: Mandates essential health and safety requirements affecting pipe products in construction.
  • Chemical Safety Standards: Regulations restricting hazardous substances such as asbestos within construction and pipe materials.
  • Other CEN Water Supply Standards (CEN/TC 164): Covers various materials and methods for water supply pipelines, fittings, valves, and installation practices.
  • National Asbestos Regulations: Country-specific laws referenced within the standard to address limitations on asbestos used in fibre-cement products.

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Frequently Asked Questions

EN 512:1994/A1:2001 is a amendment published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Fibre-cement products - Pressure pipes and joints". This standard covers: Migrated from Progress Sheet (TC Comment) (2000-07-10): Under UAP following BT C115/2000 2020-01-20: Originator of XML version: NEN (on behalf of NEN, ASI, DS, SFS, SIS, SN)

Migrated from Progress Sheet (TC Comment) (2000-07-10): Under UAP following BT C115/2000 2020-01-20: Originator of XML version: NEN (on behalf of NEN, ASI, DS, SFS, SIS, SN)

EN 512:1994/A1:2001 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.040.05 - Pipeline and its parts for external sewage systems; 23.040.50 - Pipes and fittings of other materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 512:1994/A1:2001 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 512:1994. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 512:1994/A1:2001 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC, 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)


SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2001
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Fibre-cement products - Pressure pipes and joints
Faserzement-Produkte - Druckrohre und Verbindungen
Produits en fibres-ciment - Tuyaux pressions et joints
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 512:1994/A1:2001
ICS:
23.040.50 Cevi in fitingi iz drugih Pipes and fittings of other
materialov materials
91.100.40 &HPHQWQLL]GHONLRMDþDQL] Products in fibre-reinforced
YODNQL cement
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 512:1994/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
August 2001
ICS 23.040.50
English version
Fibre-cement products - Pressure pipes and joints
Produits en fibres-ciment - Tuyaux pressions et joints Faserzement-Produkte - Druckrohre und Verbindungen
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 512:1994; it was approved by CEN on 23 June 2001.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this
amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such
national standards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36  B-1050 Brussels
© 2001 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 512:1994/A1:2001 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Foreword
This Amendment EN 512:1994/A1:2001 to the EN 512:1994 has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC
164 "Water supply", the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
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 February 2002, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest
by February 2002.
This Amendment to the European Standard EN 512:1994 has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by
the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU
Directive(s).
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Annex C
(informative)
A-deviations
National deviations due to regulations, the alteration of which is for the time being outside the competence of the
CEN member. In the relevant CEN countries these A-deviations are valid instead of the provisions of the European
Standard until they have been removed.
National Deviations type A, with regard this European Standard, which falls under Directive 90/531/CEE, have
been requested by Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden. The references of their national
regulations are the following :
Clause 4.1 — Composition
GERMANY
Order relating to prohibitions and limitations on the putting into circulation of dangerous substances, preparations
and products under the terms of the law concerning chemicals (Chemikalien-Verbotsverordnung) of
October 14, 1993 BGBI 1993 Part 1, page 1720.
Order for the protection against dangerous substances (Gefahrstoffverordnung) of October 26, 1993 BGBI 1993
Part 1, page 1783.
DEUTSCHLAND
Verordnung über Verbote und Beschränkungen des Inverkehrbringens gefährlicher Stoffe, Zubereitungen und
Erzeugnisse nach dem Chemikaliengesetz (Chemikalien-Verbotsverordnung vom 14. Oktober 1993 BGBI 1993
Teil 1 S. 1720.
Verordnung zum Schutz vor gefährlichen Stoffen (Gefahrstoffverordnung) vom 26. Oktober 1993 BGBI 1993 Teil 1
S. 1783.
ALLEMAGNE
Arrêté relatif aux interdictions et limitations de la mise en circulation des matières, préparations et produits
dangereux, en vertu de la loi sur les produits chimiques (Chemikalien-Verbotsverordnung) du 14 octobre 1993
BGBI 1993 partie 1, page 1720.
Arrêté pour la protection contre les matières dangereuses (Gefahrstoffverordnung) du 26 octobre 1993 BGBI 1993
partie 1, page 1783.
DENMARK
(BekendtgØrelse om asbest)
(BekendtgØrelser om aendring af bekendtgØrelse om asbest)
Order on the use of asbestos
(Order n° 660 of 24 September 1986)
Order to amend the order on asbestos
(Order n° 139 of 23 March 1987)
(Order n° 984 of 11 December 1992)
DANEMARK
(BekendtgØrelse om asbest)
(BekendtgØrelser om aendring af bekendtgØrelse om asbest)
Verordnung über Asbestverwendung
(Verordnung Nr 660 vom 24. September 1986)
Abänderung der Verordnung über Asbestverwendung
(Verordnung Nr 139 vom 23. Marz 1987)
(Verordnung Nr 984 vom 11. Dezember 1992)
DANEMARK
(BekendtgØØrelse om asbest)
(BekendtgØrelser om aendring af bekendtgØrelse om asbest)
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