ISO/TS 21003-7:2019

TECHNICAL ISO/TS
SPECIFICATION 21003-7
Second edition
2019-04
Multilayer piping systems for hot
and cold water installations inside
buildings —
Part 7:
Guidance for the assessment of
conformity
Systèmes de canalisations multicouches pour installations d'eau
chaude et froide à l'intérieur des bâtiments —
Partie 7: Guide pour l'évaluation de la conformité
Reference number
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ISO 2019
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Abbreviated terms and symbols . 4
4.1 Abbreviated terms . 4
4.2 Symbols . 5
5 General . 5
6 Testing and inspection . 5
6.1 Grouping . 5
6.1.1 General. 5
6.1.2 Pressure groups . 5
6.1.3 Size groups . 6
6.1.4 Fitting groups . 6
6.2 Type testing . 6
6.3 Batch release test .15
6.4 Process verification tests (PVTs) .16
6.5 Audit tests (AT) .17
6.6 Indirect testing (IT).17
6.7 Test records.18
Annex A (informative) Interchangeability of different material grades — Testing of
alternative material grades for a layer in a multilayer M-pipe (second sourcing) .19
Bibliography .31
Foreword
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electrotechnical standardization.
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different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
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Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
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Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
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URL: www .iso .org/iso/foreword .html.
This document was prepared by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical
Committee CEN/TC 155, Plastics piping systems and ducting systems, in collaboration with ISO Technical
Committee TC 138, Plastics pipes, fittings and valves for the transport of fluids, Subcommittee SC 2,
Plastics pipes and fittings for water supplies, in accordance with the Agreement on technical cooperation
between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO/TS 21003-7:2008), which has been
technically revised. It also incorporates the Amendment ISO/TS 21003-7:2008/Amd1: 2010.
The major technical changes are:
— New definition of the terms “material”, “material grade” and “compound”;
— Revision of 6.2 “type testing”;
— Addition of Annex A "Interchangeability of different material grades — Testing of an alternative
material grades for a layer in a Multilayer M-Pipe (second sourcing)”.
A list of all parts in the ISO 21003 series can be found on the ISO website.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www .iso .org/members .html.
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Introduction
This document can be used to support elaboration of national third party certification procedures for
products conforming to the applicable part(s) of ISO 21003.
This document is a part of a System Standard for plastics piping systems of a particular material for a
specified application. There are a number of such System Standards.
At the date of publication of this document, System Standards for piping systems of other plastics
materials used for the same application are the following:
— ISO 15874, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations — Polypropylene (PP)
— ISO 15875, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations — Crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X)
— ISO 15876, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations — Polybutene (PB)
— ISO 15877, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations — Chlorinated poly (vinyl
chloride) (PVC-C)
— ISO 22391, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations — Polyethylene of raised
temperature resistance (PE-RT)
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.
Figures 1 and 2 are intended to provide general information on the concept of testing and organisation
of those tests used for the purpose of the assessment of conformity. For each type of test, i.e. type testing
(TT), batch release test (BRT), process verification test (PVT), and audit test (AT), this document details
the applicable characteristics to be assessed as well as the frequency and sampling of testing.
A typical scheme for the assessment of conformity of materials, compounds, pipes, fittings, valves,
joints or assemblies by product manufacturers is given in Figure 1
Figure 1 — Typical scheme for the assessment of conformity by a product manufacturer
A typical scheme for the assessment of conformity of compounds, pipes, fittings, joints or assemblies by
manufacturers, including certification, is given in Figure 2.
Figure 2 — Typical scheme for the assessment of conformity by product a manufacturer,
including certification.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ISO/TS 21003-7:2019(E)
Multilayer piping systems for hot and cold water
installations inside buildings —
Part 7:
Guidance for the assessment of conformity
1 Scope
This document gives requirements and guidance for the assessment of conformity of compounds,
products, and assemblies in accordance with the applicable part(s) of ISO 21003 intended to be included
in the manufacturer’s quality plan as part of the quality management system and for the establishment
of certification procedures.
In conjunction with the other parts of ISO 21003 (see Foreword), this document is applicable to
multilayer piping systems intended to be used for hot and cold water installations within buildings for
the conveyance of water, whether or not intended for human consumption (domestic systems) and for
heating systems, under design pressures and temperatures appropriate to the class of application (see
ISO 21003-1:2008, Table 1).
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.
ISO 17456, Plastics piping systems — Multilayer pipes — Determination of long-term strength
ISO 21003-1, Multilayer piping systems for hot and cold water installations inside buildings — Part 1: General
ISO 21003-2, Multilayer piping systems for hot and cold water installations inside buildings — Part 2: Pipes
ISO 21003-3, Multilayer piping systems for hot and cold water installations inside buildings — Part 3:
Fittings
ISO 21003-5, Multilayer piping systems for hot and cold water installations inside buildings — Part 5:
Fitness for purpose of the system
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 21003-1, ISO 21003-3 and the
following apply.
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3.1
certification body
impartial body, governmental or non-governmental, possessing the necessary competence and
responsibility to carry out certification of conformity according to given rules of procedure and
management
Note 1 to entry: A certification body is preferably compliant with ISO/IEC 17065.
3.2
inspection body
body that performs inspection
Note 1 to entry: An inspection body can be an organization, or part of an organization.
[3]
Note 2 to entry: An inspection body is preferably compliant with ISO/IEC 17020 .
[3]
[SOURCE: ISO/IEC 17020:2012 , 3.5]
3.3
testing laboratory
laboratory which measures, tests, calibrates or otherwise determines the characteristics of the
performance of materials and products
Note 1 to entry: A testing
...