oSIST prEN 15013:2014

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2014
Cevni sistemi iz polimernih materialov - Podzemne cevne komponente za
odvodnjavanje in kanalizacijo, ki delujejo po težnostnem principu - Zahteve in
preskusi/metode ocenjevanja za cevi in fitinge
Plastics piping systems - Non-pressure drainage and sewerage piping components
buried in ground - Requirements and test/assessment methods for pipes and fittings
Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme - Rohrleitungsteile für drucklose erdverlegte
Abwasserkanäle und -leitungen - Anforderungen und Prüf-/Bewertungsverfahren für
Rohre und Formstücke
Systèmes de canalisations en plastique - Composant de canalisation enterrés pour
assainissement sans pression — Exigences et méthodes d’essais/d’évaluation pour
tubes et raccords
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 15013
ICS:
23.040.20 Cevi iz polimernih materialov Plastics pipes
23.040.45 Fitingi iz polimernih Plastics fittings
materialov
93.030 Zunanji sistemi za odpadno External sewage systems
vodo
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2014
ICS 93.030
English Version
Plastics piping systems - Non-pressure drainage and sewerage
piping components buried in ground - Requirements and
test/assessment methods for pipes and fittings
Systèmes de canalisations en plastique - Composant de Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme - Rohrleitungsteile für
canalisation enterrés pour assainissement sans pression - drucklose erdverlegte Abwasserkanäle und -leitungen -
Exigences et méthodes d'essais/d'évaluation pour tubes et Anforderungen und Prüf-/Bewertungsverfahren für Rohre
raccords und Formstücke
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Contents Page
Foreword .4
Introduction .5
1 Scope .6
2 Normative references .6
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations .7
3.1 Terms and definitions .7
3.2 Abbreviations .8
4 Requirements .8
4.1 Reaction to fire of pipes and fittings .8
4.2 Maximum load for admissible deformation of pipes and fittings .8
4.2.1 General .8
4.2.2 Ring stiffness of pipes .8
4.2.3 Ring stiffness of fittings .9
4.3 Dimensional tolerances of pipes and fittings .9
4.4 Tightness: Gas and liquid . 10
4.4.1 General . 10
4.4.2 Tightness of sealing ring connections of thermoplastics piping systems . 10
4.4.3 Tightness of connections made by using adhesive bonding or fusion techniques . 10
4.4.4 Tightness of connections of glass-reinforced thermosetting piping systems . 10
4.5 Release of dangerous substances of pipes and fittings . 10
4.6 Durability of pipes and fittings . 11
4.6.1 Durability of pipes and fittings related to maximum load for deformation. 11
4.6.2 Durability of tightness of pipes and fittings . 11
4.6.3 Durability of tightness after temperature cycling test of thermoplastics pipes and fittings
for area D . 11
5 Testing, assessment and sampling methods . 11
5.1 Reaction to fire . 11
5.2 Maximum load for admissible deformation . 12
5.2.1 Ring stiffness of thermoplastics pipes. 12
5.2.2 Ring stiffness of thermoplastics fittings . 12
5.2.3 Ring stiffness of glass-reinforced thermosetting pipes and fittings . 12
5.3 Dimensional tolerances of pipes and fittings . 12
5.4 Tightness: Gas and liquid . 13
5.4.1 Pipes and fittings . 13
5.4.2 Leak-tightness of sealing ring connections of thermoplastics piping systems . 13
5.4.3 Tightness of glass-reinforced thermosetting connections . 13
5.5 Release of dangerous substances . 13
5.6 Durability . 14
5.6.1 Durability of pipes and fittings related to maximum load for deformation. 14
5.6.2 Durability of tightness of pipes and fittings . 14
5.6.3 Durability of tightness after temperature cycling test of thermoplastics pipes and fittings
for area D . 14
6 Evaluation of conformity . 14
6.1 General . 14
6.2 Type Testing . 14
6.2.1 General . 14
6.2.2 Test samples, testing and compliance criteria . 16
6.2.3 Test reports . 18
6.3 Factory production control (FPC) . 18
6.3.1 General . 18
6.3.2 Requirements . 19
6.3.3 Product specific requirements . 25
6.3.4 Initial inspection of factory and of FPC (only for reaction to fire under AVCP system 1) . 25
6.3.5 Continuous surveillance of FPC (only for reaction to fire under AVCP system 1) . 26
6.3.6 Procedure for modifications. 26
6.3.7 One-off products and products produced in very low quantity . 26
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of EU
Construction Products Regulation . 28
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics . 28
ZA.2 Procedure for AVCP of plastics pipes and fittings . 29
ZA.2.1 System(s) of AVCP . 29
ZA.2.2 Declaration of performance (DoP) . 32
ZA.3 CE marking and labelling. 35
Bibliography . 40

Foreword
This document (prEN 15013:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 155 “Plastics piping
systems and ducting systems”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document 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).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
Introduction
This European Standard specifies only those characteristics of pipes and fittings for non-pressure
underground applications for drainage and sewerage that need to be known to determine if the works in which
these are to be installed can satisfy the essential requirements of the EU Directive(s). Additional
characteristics are specified in the documents listed in clause 2 or in other appropriate product specifications.
Chambers and manholes for non-pressure underground sewers are covered by EN 15229 [1] and
EN 15383 [2] under mandate M/118.
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies product characteristics for thermoplastics and glass-reinforced
thermosetting pipes and fittings for underground drainage and sewerage applications.
Pipes and fittings covered by this standard are intended to be used for conveyance of drainage and sewerage
water without pressure:
 underground in the U area (more than 1 m from the building structure)
 underground in the D area (connected to the soil and waste discharge system and buried within or under
the building structure).
This standard gives the associated test/assessment methods.
This standard does not cover adhesives, joint sealings and gaskets.
This standard does not apply to perforated engineering drainage pipes nor to highway drainage pipes,
perforated or non-perforated.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
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 vulcanised 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 1055, Plastics piping systems — Thermoplastics piping systems for soil and waste discharge inside
buildings — Test method for resistance to elevated temperature cycling
EN 1277:2003, Plastics piping systems — Thermoplastics piping systems for buried non-pressure
applications — Test methods for leaktightness of elastomeric sealing ring type joints
EN 1401-1:2009, 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 1852-1:2009, Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage —
Polypropylene (PP) — Part 1: Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system
EN 12666-1:2005+A1:2011, Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage
— Polyethylene (PE) — Part 1: Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system
EN 13476-2:2007, 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 13476-3:2007+A1:2009,  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 13501-1, Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 1: Classification using
test data from reaction to fire tests
EN 13823, Reaction to fire tests for building products — Building products excluding floorings exposed to the
thermal attack by a single burning item
EN 14364:2013, Plastics piping systems for drainage and sewerage with or without pressure — Glass-
reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) based on unsaturated polyester resin (UP) — Specifications for pipes,
fittings and joints
EN 14758-1:2012, 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 16000, Plastics piping systems — Systems within the building structure — Mounting and fixing of
components in the test apparatus to thermal attack by a single burning item
EN ISO 3126, Plastics piping systems — Plastics components — Determination of dimensions
(ISO 3126:2005)
EN ISO 9967, Plastics pipes  Determination of creep ratio (ISO 9967:1994)
EN ISO 9969, Thermoplastics pipes — Determination of ring stiffness (ISO 9969:2007)
EN ISO 13967, Thermoplastics fittings — Determination of ring stiffness
EN ISO 13968, Plastics piping and ducting systems - Thermoplastics pipes - Determination of ring flexibility
(ISO 13968:2008)
ISO 13966, Thermoplastics pipes and fittings — Nominal ring stiffnesses
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1.1
nominal size
DN
numerical designation of the size of a component, other than a component designated by thread size, which is
a convenient round number approximately equal to the manufacturing dimension
Note 1 to entry: This can apply to either the internal diameter (DN/ID) or external diameter (DN/OD).
Note 2 to entry: The nominal size is expressed in millimetres (mm).
3.1.2
nominal outside diameter
d
n
specified diameter, in millimetres, assigned to a nominal size (for thermoplastics pipes and fittings only)
3.1.3
nominal ring stiffness
SN
numerical designation of the ring stiffness of a pipe or fitting, which is a convenient round number indicating
the minimum required ring stiffness of the pipe or fitting
Note 1 to entry: It is designated by the letters "SN" followed by the appropriate number.
3.1.4
connection
assembly of pipe or fitting to another pipe(s) or fitting
NOTE 1 to entry: For this standard, the term fitting includes also the term joint.
3.2 Abbreviations
For the purposes of this document, the following abbreviations apply.
GRP: glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics
GRP UP: glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics based on unsaturated polyester resin
PE: polyethylene
PP: polypropylene
PP-MD: polypropylene with mineral modifiers
PVC-U: unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride)
SN: nominal ring stiffness
CWFT: classified without further testing
FPC: factory production control
NPD: no performance determined
4 Requirements
4.1 Reaction to fire of pipes and fittings
The contribution to fire development of products falling under the scope of this European standard is verified
according to the provisions of 5.1.
Test results shall be expressed by classification.
4.2 Maximum load for admissible deformation of pipes and fittings
4.2.1 General
Pipes and fittings must have the ability to withstand the loads created by the surrounding soil as well as loads
created by traffic above the installation.
NOTE The maximum load for admissible deformation is addressed as ring stiffness.
4.2.2 Ring stiffness of pipes
4.2.2.1 Thermoplastics pipes
The ring stiffness of a thermoplastics pipe shall be determined in accordance with 5.2.1 and shall be
expressed either:
a) as SN 2, SN 4, SN 8 or SN 16 in accordance with ISO 13966, or
b) for dimensions DN ≥ 600 as the declared minimum value based on the test, expressed in kN/m2.
4.2.2.2 Glass-reinforced thermosetting pipes
The ring stiffness of a glass-reinforced thermosetting pipe shall be determined in accordance with 5.2.2. The
SN and shall be declared either:
a) as SN 1250, SN 2500, SN 5000 or SN 10000, or
b) as an SN value based on the test, expressed in N/m .
4.2.3 Ring stiffness of fittings
4.2.3.1 General
The manufacturer shall declare the ring stiffness of the fitting in accordance with 4.2.3.2 or 4.2.3.3, as
applicable.
4.2.3.2 Thermoplastics fittings
The ring stiffness of the body of thermoplastics fittings shall be expressed either:
a) as SN 2, SN 4, SN 8 or SN 16 in accordance with ISO 13966, or
b) as the actual value obtained, expressed in kN/m . The ring stiffness of a fitting made from the same
material and having the same wall thickness and design as the corresponding pipe may, because of
the geometry, be declared to have the same stiffness as that of the associated pipe.
For thermoplastics fittings with structured wall the ring stiffness of bends and branches with the largest side
branch shall be determined in accordance with 5.2.3. Based on the obtained lowest value of the result other
fittings of the same design family shall be classified with the same stiffness class.
4.2.3.3 Glass-reinforced thermosetting fittings
The ring stiffness of glass-reinforced thermosetting fittings shall be expressed either:
a) as the nominal ring stiffness of the pipe for which the fitting is designed, in accordance with 4.2.2.2
a), or
b) as the actual value of the nominal ring stiffness SN used for the design of the fitting, where the
manufacturer shall be able to show conformity with this value.
The ring stiffness of a fitting made from the same material and having the same wall thickness and design as
the corresponding pipe may, because of the geometry, be declared to have the same stiffness as that of the
associated pipe.
4.3 Dimensional tolerances of pipes and fittings
Dimensions including the dimensional tolerances are assuring the proper functioning of the connections when
installing the pipes and fittings:
a) Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with 5.3. The dimensions and the dimensional tolerances
shall comply with what is declared by the manufacturer. This shall be done by using the values given in
one of the documents listed hereafter: a specific European standard as given in Clause 2, as applicable,
b) only in the absence of a), a specific publicly available product specification,
c) only in the absence of a) and b), an International Standard,
d) only in the absence of a), b), and c), by stating the values of his own specification and associated
connecting method.
For thermoplastics pipes and fittings, the test results shall be expressed as a DN/OD or DN/ID value, as
applicable and nominal wall thickness, if applicable.
For thermosetting pipes and fittings, the test result shall be expressed as a DN value with the appropriate
diameter series.
4.4 Tightness: Gas and liquid
4.4.1 General
Pipes, fittings and their connections shall be tight.
4.4.2 Tightness of sealing ring connections of thermoplastics piping systems
Sealing ring connections between pipes and fittings shall be assembled according to the manufacturer's
instructions and:
a) tightness under deformation shall be tested in accordance with 5.4.1.1.
b) tightness under angular deflection shall be tested in accordance with 5.4.1.2.
In order to enable the declaration of leak-tightness of sealing ring connections, the following applies:
 no water leakage may occur;
 the loss of partial vacuum shall not exceed 3 kPa (10 %).
4.4.3 Tightness of connections made by using adhesive bonding or fusion techniques
Connection systems using adhesive bonding or fusion techniques are considered to be tight when assembled
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Such instructions shall be made available by the
manufacturer.
4.4.4 Tightness of connections of glass-reinforced thermosetting piping systems
Tightness of connections of glass-reinforced thermosetting piping systems shall be tested in accordance with
5.4.2.
No leakage shall occur during the test period.
4.5 Release of dangerous substances of pipes and fittings
National regulations on dangerous substances may require verification and declaration on release, and
sometimes content, when construction products covered by this standard are placed on those markets. In the
absence of European harmonized test methods, verification and declaration on release/content should be
done taking into account national provisions in the place of use.
NOTE An informative database covering European and national provisions on dangerous substances is available at
the Construction web site on EUROPA accessed through: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/construction/cpd-ds/.
4.6 Durability of pipes and fittings
4.6.1 Durability of pipes and fittings related to maximum load for deformation
4.6.1.1 Durability of thermoplastics pipes and fittings
The durability of the ability to withstand maximum load for deformation shall be assessed by testing in
accordance with 5.6.1.1 with the conditions and requirements as given in the relevant standard referenced in
clause 2, as applicable.
• no decrease of the measured force during the test;
• no cracking in any part of the wall structure except in ends of cut structures;
• no wall delamination or other type of ruptures except possible delamination in ends of cut structures;
• no permanent buckling in any part of the structure of the pipe wall.
• a creep ratio not exceeding 4,0.
The requirement shall be met.
4.6.1.2 Durability of glass-reinforced thermosetting pipes and fittings
The durability of the ability of glass-reinforced pipes and fittings to withstand maximum load for deformation
shall be assessed by testing in accordance with 5.6.1.2 with the conditions and requirements as given in the
relevant clauses in EN 14364, as applicable.
The requirement shall be met.
4.6.2 Durability of tightness of pipes and fittings
The durability of tightness of elastomeric sealing connections shall be assessed by control of the seal material
quality in accordance with 5.6.2
4.6.3 Durability of tightness after temperature cycling test of thermoplastics pipes and fittings for
area D
The durability of tightness after temperature cycling of thermoplastics pipes and fittings used for D area shall
be tested in accordance with 5.6.3.
The connections between pipes and/or fittings shall not show any leakage before and after the test.
5 Testing, assessment and sampling methods
5.1 Reaction to fire
The reaction to fire is tested according to the test method relevant for the claimed class.
When tested in accordance with EN 13823 (SBI test), the mounting and fixing conditions of the samples to be
tested shall be in accordance with EN 16000.
Test results shall be classified according to EN 13501-1.
5.2 Maximum load for admissible deformation
5.2.1 Ring stiffness of thermoplastics pipes
For thermoplastics pipes the ring stiffness shall be determined by testing in accordance with EN ISO 9969.
The test result shall meet to the declared SN value in accordance with ISO 13966 or the specific ring stiffness
value declared for the tested product.
5.2.2 Ring stiffness of thermoplastics fittings
For thermoplastics fittings with structured wall the ring stiffness of bends and branches shall be determined by
testing in accordance with EN ISO 13967.
The test result shall meet to the declared SN value in accordance with ISO 13966.
5.2.3 Ring stiffness of glass-reinforced thermosetting pipes and fittings
For glass-reinforced glass-reinforced thermosetting pipes and fittings the pipe stiffness shall be determined by
testing in accordance with EN 14364.
The test result shall correspond to the declared SN value in accordance with EN 14364:2013, 4.2.2.2
(Table 7).
For glass-reinforced thermosetting fittings testing is not necessary. The evaluation is based on the wall
construction referring to corresponding thermosetting pipes.
5.3 Dimensional tolerances of pipes and fittings
The dimensions and dimensional tolerances declared by the manufacturer shall be verified in accordance with
EN ISO 3126 using the test parameters given in Table 1 or Table 2 as applicable.
Table 1 - Dimensional tolerances of pipes
Materials Test parameters Compliance criteria Test methods
PVC-U solid-wall pipes Clause 6.2 of EN 1401- Clause 4.3 EN ISO 3126
1:2009
PP pipes Clause 6.2 of EN 1852- Clause 4.3 EN ISO 3126
1:2009
PE pipes Clause 6.2 of EN 12666- Clause 4.3 EN ISO 3126
1:2005+ A1:2011
PE, PP and PVC  EN ISO 3126
structured-wall pipes
- externally smooth
Clause 7 of EN 13476- Clause 4.3
2:2007
- externally corrugated Clause 7 of EN 13476-
Clause 4.3
3:2007 + A1:2009
PP-MD (mineral Clause 6.2 of EN 14758- Clause 4.3 EN ISO 3126
modified) pipes 1:2012
GRP-UP pipes Clause 5.1 of EN Clause 4.3 EN ISO 3126
14364:2013
Table 2 - Dimensional tolerances of fittings
Materials Test parameters Compliance criteria Test methods
PVC-U solid-wall fittings Clause 6.3 of EN 1401- Clause 4.3 EN ISO 3126
1:2009
PP fittings Clause 6.3 of EN 1852- Clause 4.3 EN ISO 3126
1:2009
PE fittings Clause 6.3 of EN 12666- Clause 4.3 EN ISO 3126
1:2005+A1:2011
PE, PP and PVC  EN ISO 3126
structured-wall fittings
- externally smooth
Clause 7.2 of EN 13476- Clause 4.3
2:2007
Clause 4.3
- externally corrugated Clause 7.2 of EN 13476-
3:2007 + A1:2009
PP-MD (mineral Clause 6.4 of EN 14758- Clause 4.3 EN ISO 3126
modified) fittings 1:2012
GRP-UP fittings Clause 5.1 of EN Clause 4.3 EN ISO 3126
14364:2013
5.4 Tightness: Gas and liquid
5.4.1 Pipes and fittings
The tightness of pipes and fittings is dealt with according to 5.4.2 and 5.4.3.
5.4.2 Leak-tightness of sealing ring connections of thermoplastics piping systems
5.4.2.1 General
Connections between pipes and/or fittings shall be assembled according to the manufacturer's instructions.
5.4.2.2 Tightness under deformation
For the determination of the tightness of connections under deformation the following method shall be applied:
EN 1277:2003, Condition B
5.4.2.3 Tightness under angular deflection
For the determination of the tightness of connections under angular deflection the following method shall be
applied:
EN 1277:2003, Condition C
5.4.3 Tightness of glass-reinforced thermosetting connections
Tightness of glass-reinforced thermosetting pipe connections shall be tested in accordance with
EN 14364:2013, 7.3, applying the parameters relevant for the type of connection.
5.5 Release of dangerous substances
The release of dangerous substances shall comply with the existing national regulation.
5.6 Durability
5.6.1 Durability of pipes and fittings related to maximum load for deformation
5.6.1.1 Thermoplastics pipes and fittings
The ring flexibility of thermoplastics pipes shall be tested in accordance with EN ISO 13968 using a deflection
of 20 %.
The creep ratio of pipes shall be determined in accordance with EN ISO 9967.
5.6.1.2 Durability of thermosetting pipes and fittings related to maximum load for deformation
The long-term creep ring stiffness shall be determined by conducting testing according to the procedures
given in EN 14364:2013, 5.2.3.
The strain corrosion resistance shall be determined by conducting testing according to the procedures given
EN 14364:2013, 5.2.8.
5.6.2 Durability of tightness of pipes and fittings
The durability of tightness of elastomeric sealing connections between pipes and/or fittings is deemed to be
durable if the sealing element conforms to EN 681-1, EN 681-2 EN 681-3 or EN 681-4, as applicable.
5.6.3 Durability of tightness after temperature cycling test of thermoplastics pipes and fittings for
area D
The tightness after temperature cycling of thermoplastics connections shall be determined in accordance with
EN 1055.
6 Evaluation of conformity
6.1 General
The compliance of pipes and fittings to the requirements of this standard and with the performances declared
by the manufacturer in the DoP shall be demonstrated by:
 determination of the product type;
 factory production control by the manufacturer, including product assessment.
The manufacturer shall always retain the overall control and shall have the necessary means to take
responsibility for the product.
6.2 Type Testing
6.2.1 General
All performances related to characteristics included in this standard shall be determined when the
manufacturer intends to declare the respective performances unless the standard gives provisions for
declaring them without performing tests. (e.g. use of previously existing data, CWFT and conventionally
accepted performance).
Assessment previously performed in accordance with the provisions of this standard, respectively standards
as referenced in clause 2, may be taken into account provided that they were made to the same or a more
rigorous test method, under the same AVCP system on the same product or products of similar design,
construction and functionality, such that the results are applicable to the product in question.
NOTE 1 Same AVCP system means testing by an independent third party (only for reaction to fire and products
covered by AVCP system 1 and 3), under the responsibility of a notified product certification body (only for products
covered by AVCP system 1).
For the purposes of assessment, the manufacturer's products may be grouped into families, where it is
considered that the results for one or more characteristics from any one product within the family are
representative for that same characteristics for all products within that same family.
NOTE 2 Products may be in different families for different characteristics.
NOTE 3 Reference to the assessment method standards should be made to allow the selection of a suitable
representative sample.
For Type Testing the following familt groups apply:
a) Size groups for pipes and fittings as given in Table 3.
Table 3 — Size groups
Size group Range of nominal diameters, d
n
for thermoplastics material
dn ≤ 200
200 < dn ≤ 500
3 dn > 500
b) Type groups for thermoplastics piping components as given in Table 4.
Table 4 — Product groups
Type group Thermoplastics piping components
1 Pipes
2 Bends
3 Branches
4 Other fittings
NOTE 4 Product groups are not used for glass-reinforced thermosetting piping components.
In addition, the determination of the product type shall be performed for all characteristics included in the
standard for which the manufacturer declares performance:
 at the beginning of the production of a new or modified pipe or fitting design, the raw material or supplier
of the components (unless a member of the same product range), or
 at the beginning of a new or modified method of production (where this may affect the stated properties);
they shall be repeated for the appropriate characteristic(s), whenever a change occurs in the pipe and fitting
design, in the raw material or in the supplier of the components, or in the method of production (subject to the
definition of a family), which would affect significantly one or more of the characteristics.
This is not applicable for routine in-process adjustment and extension of the product range.
A change of supplier of a material or stabiliser does not lead to a change in performance if the chemical
composition remains the same.
Material modifications within the limits as given in the standards referenced in clause 2 are not considered as
a change of material.
Where components are used whose characteristics have already been determined, by the component
manufacturer, on the basis assessment methods of other product standards, these characteristics need not be
re-assessed. The specifications of these components shall be documented.
Products bearing regulatory merking in accordance with appropriate harmonised European specifications may
be presumed to have the performances declared in the DoP, although this does not replace the responsibility
on the plastic pipe and fitting manufacturer to ensure that the plastic piping or fitting as a whole is correctly
manufactured and its components products have the declared performance values.
6.2.2 Test samples, testing and compliance criteria
The number of samples of plastics pipes or fittings to be tested/assessed shall be in accordance with Table 5
to Table 8.
Where the type testing is performed according to the relevant clauses of the applicable technical
specifications given in clause 2, the provisions of 6,2 are met.
Table 5 — Number of samples to be tested and compliance criteria for thermoplastics pipes
Characteristic Requirement Assessment No. of samples Compliance criteria
method
Reaction to fire (only 4.1 5.1 One sample/ compound See classification in
for above ground use) EN 13501-1
Maximum load for 4.2.2.1 5.2.1 One pipe sample/size Expressed as an SN
admissible group/SN class for each class or a measured

deformation material value
Dimensional 4.3 5.3 One sample/size/SN class Expressed as a d
n
tolerances
value with nominal
wall thickness e
n
Tightness: Gas and 4.4.2 5.4.1 One sample/size No leakage
liquid group/joint design
Release of dangerous 4.5 5.5 Shall comply with existing national regulation
substances
Durability of ability to 4.6.1.1 5.6.1.1 One pipe sample/size 20 % deformation
withstand maximum group/SN class for each without failure
load for admissible material
Creep ratio ≤ 4
deformation (ring
flexibility + creep ratio)
Durability of tightness 4.6.3 5.6.3 One assembly/joint No leakage before
after temperature design/material and after testing
cycling for area D
Table 6 — Number of samples to be tested and compliance criteria for thermoplastics fittings
Characteristic Requirement Assessment No. of samples Compliance criteria
method
Reaction to fire (only 4.1 5.1 One sample/ compound See classification in
for above ground use) EN 13501-1
Maximum load for 4.2.3.2 5.2.2 One sample/size/fitting Expressed as an SN
admissible group 1 (largest angle of class or a measured
deformation bend of the size) and 2 value
(branch 45°)
Dimensional 4.3 5.3 One sample/size/SN class Expressed as a d
n
tolerances
value
Tightness: Gas and 4.4.2 5.4.1 One sample/size No leakage
liquid group/joint design
Release of dangerous 4.5 5.5 Shall comply with existing national regulation
substances
Durability of tightness 4.6.3 5.6.3 One assembly/joint No leakage before
after temperature design/material and after testing
cycling for area D
Table 7 — Number of samples to be tested and compliance criteria for thermosetting pipes
Characteristic Requirement Assessment No. of samples Compliance criteria
method
Reaction to fire (only 4.1 5.1 One sample/ compound See classification in
for above ground use) EN 13501-1
Maximum load for 4.2.2.2 5.2.3 One pipe sample/size Expressed as an SN
admissible group/SN class for each class or a measured

deformation material value
Dimensional 4.3 5.3 One sample/size/SN class Expressed as a d
n
tolerances
value
Tightness: Gas and 4.4.4 5.4.2 One sample/size No leakage
liquid group/joint design
Release of dangerous 4.5 5.5 Shall comply with existing national regulation
substances
Durability of ability to 4.6.1.2 5.6.1.2 One assembly/joint No leakage before
withstand maximum design/material and after testing
load for admissible
deformation
Table 8 — Number of samples to be tested and compliance criteria for thermosetting fittings
Characteristic Requirement Assessment No. of samples Compliance criteria
method
Reaction to fire (only 4.1 5.1 One sample/ compound See classification in
for above ground use) EN 13501-1
Dimensional 4.3 5.3 One sample/size/SN class Expressed as a d
n
tolerances
value
Tightness: Gas and 4.4.4 5.4.2 One sample/size No leakage
liquid group/joint design
Release of dangerous 4.5 5.5 Shall comply with existing national regulation
substances
Durability of ability to 4.6.1.2 5.6.1.2 One assembly/joint No leakage before
withstand maximum design/material and after testing
load for admissible
deformation
6.2.3 Test reports
The results of the determination of the product type shall be documented in test reports. All test reports shall
be retained by the manufacturer for at least 10 years after the last date of production of the plastics pipes or
fittings to which they relate.
6.3 Factory production control (FPC)
6.3.1 General
The manufacturer shall establish, document and maintain an FPC system to ensure that the products placed
on the market comply with the declared performance of the characteristics.
The FPC system shall consist of procedures, regular inspections and tests and/or assessments and the use of
the results to control raw and other incoming materials or components, equipment, the production process and
the product.
All the elements, requirements and provisions adopted by the manufacturer shall be documented in a
systematic manner in the form of written policies and procedures.
This factory production control system documentation shall ensure a common understanding of the evaluation
and the consistency of performance and enable the achievement of the required product performances and
the effective operation of the production control system to be checked.
Factory production control therefore brings together operational techniques and all measures allowing
maintenance and control of the compliance of the product with the declared performances of the essential
characteristics.
In case the manufacturer has used shared or cascading product type results, the FPC shall also include the
appropriate documentation as foreseen in clause
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