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ISO 22391-5:2009 specifies the characteristics of the fitness for purpose of piping systems made of polyethylene of raised temperature resistance (PE-RT), Type I and polyethylene of raised temperature resistance (PE-RT), Type II, intended to be used for hot and cold water installations within buildings for the conveyance of water, whether or not the water is intended for human consumption (domestic systems) and for heating systems, under the design pressures and temperatures appropriate to the class of application according to ISO 22391-1.
ISO 22391-5:2009 covers a range of service conditions (classes of application), design pressures and pipe dimension classes, and also specifies test parameters and test methods. In conjunction with the other parts of ISO 22391, it is applicable to PE-RT pipes, fittings, their joints, and to joints having components of PE-RT as well as of other plastics and non-plastics materials, respectively, used for hot and cold water installations.

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Publication Date
14-Mar-2010
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6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
15-Feb-2010
Due Date
22-Apr-2010
Completion Date
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SIST EN ISO 22391-5:2010 is the Slovenian adoption of EN ISO 22391-5:2009, identical to ISO 22391-5:2009, for plastics piping systems made of polyethylene of raised temperature resistance (PE-RT). It specifies how to verify the fitness for purpose of PE-RT piping systems, joints and fittings for hot and cold water installations in buildings and for heating systems.

What does SIST EN ISO 22391-5:2010 specify?

SIST EN ISO 22391-5:2010 specifies the fitness-for-purpose characteristics of PE-RT Type I and PE-RT Type II piping systems. It applies to domestic water systems, whether or not the water is intended for human consumption, and to heating systems, under the application classes, pressures and temperatures set by ISO 22391-1.

The document is organized into four clauses:

  • Scope
  • Normative references
  • Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviated terms
  • Fitness for purpose of joints and piping system

It also includes a bibliography. The scope limits use to the temperature values given in ISO 22391-1, and the purchaser or specifier is expected to choose the relevant class and conditions for the intended installation.

What are the key requirements of SIST EN ISO 22391-5:2010?

SIST EN ISO 22391-5:2010 requires the joints and piping system to be tested according to Table 1 and clauses 4.2 to 4.7, and the tested assemblies must meet the stated leak-tightness or strength criteria. In practice, this means the user must match the test to the jointing method and the intended service class before accepting the system.

Test coverage by jointing system

  • Internal pressure test - applies to socket fusion (SW), electrofusion (EF) and mechanical (M) joints.
  • Thermal cycling test - applies to SW, EF and M joints.
  • Bending test, pull-out test, pressure cycling test and vacuum test - apply to mechanical joints.

This matters because not every joint type is checked in the same way. A manufacturer or test lab must pick the correct test sequence for the joint design being evaluated.

Pressure and temperature resistance

Clause 4.2 requires the joint assembly to remain leak-free under an internal pressure test carried out to ISO 1167-1 and ISO 1167-2, using test parameters for the relevant class. The standard gives separate parameter tables for PE-RT Type I and Type II, tied to design pressure and test temperature.

Clause 4.3 adds a bending test for pipes with nominal outside diameter of at least 32 mm. The joint must not leak when bent to the minimum radius recommended by the system supplier, which matters for installations where pipes are routed around bends or obstacles.

Joint integrity under load and cycling

Clause 4.4 requires mechanical joints to withstand a pull-out force without separation. Clause 4.5 requires pipes, fittings or joints to withstand thermal cycling without leakage, using the declared configuration and minimum bending radius where the pipe is flexible.

Clause 4.6 requires resistance to pressure cycling without leakage, and clause 4.7 requires leaktightness under vacuum with a limited change in vacuum pressure. These checks are important because real installations see repeated temperature changes, pressure fluctuations and occasional vacuum conditions.

What terms does SIST EN ISO 22391-5:2010 define?

SIST EN ISO 22391-5:2010 uses the terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviated terms from ISO 22391-1. The most useful ones for reading this part are:

  • PE-RT - polyethylene of raised temperature resistance, the pipe material covered by the standard.
  • PE-RT Type I - one of the two PE-RT material types covered in this part.
  • PE-RT Type II - the other PE-RT material type covered in this part.
  • SW - socket fusion joint, a jointing method included in the test table.
  • EF - electrofusion joint, another jointing method included in the test table.
  • M - mechanical joint, the joint type for which the bending, pull-out, pressure cycling and vacuum tests apply.
  • Class of application - the service condition used with ISO 22391-1 to select the relevant pressures and temperatures.

Who uses SIST EN ISO 22391-5:2010?

SIST EN ISO 22391-5:2010 is used by manufacturers, test laboratories, designers, purchasers and specifiers of PE-RT piping systems. They use it to select the correct application class, verify joint performance, and document that the system is suitable for hot and cold water installations or heating systems in buildings.

It is also relevant to quality managers and buyers who need to compare PE-RT systems on a common technical basis. In practice, it helps them decide which pipe, fitting and joint combination should be tested and accepted for the intended service conditions.

What changed in SIST EN ISO 22391-5:2010 from the previous edition?

SIST EN ISO 22391-5:2010 is the second edition and replaces ISO 22391-5:2007. The stated change is that the scope was extended from PE-RT material Type I only to PE-RT Type I and PE-RT Type II.

Which standards are used with SIST EN ISO 22391-5:2010?

SIST EN ISO 22391-5:2010 uses these referenced standards:

  • ISO 1167-1 and ISO 1167-2 - the internal pressure test method and preparation of pipe test pieces.
  • ISO 22391-1 - the general part that supplies the application classes, terms and temperature limits.
  • ISO 22391-2 - the pipe part that provides the design stress values used in the pressure calculations.
  • EN 712 - the pull-out test for end-load bearing mechanical joints.
  • EN 713 - the bending test for mechanical joints under internal pressure.
  • EN 12293 - the thermal cycling test for mounted assemblies.
  • EN 12294 - the vacuum leaktightness test.
  • EN 12295 - the pressure cycling test.

What does the SIST EN ISO 22391-5:2010 document contain?

SIST EN ISO 22391-5:2010 contains the test framework for checking whether PE-RT piping systems and joints are fit for purpose in hot and cold water service. It includes Table 1, which maps test applicability by jointing system, and Tables 2 to 9, which set the test parameters for pressure, bending, pull-out, thermal cycling, pressure cycling and vacuum.

The document also includes Equations 1 to 3 for determining test pressure, pull-out force and thermal pre-stress. In practice, these are used by designers, manufacturers and test labs to set up the correct test conditions and interpret the results.

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SIST EN ISO 22391-5:2010 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations - Polyethylene of raised temperature resistance (PE-RT) - Part 5: Fitness for purpose of the system (ISO 22391-5:2009)". This standard covers: ISO 22391-5:2009 specifies the characteristics of the fitness for purpose of piping systems made of polyethylene of raised temperature resistance (PE-RT), Type I and polyethylene of raised temperature resistance (PE-RT), Type II, intended to be used for hot and cold water installations within buildings for the conveyance of water, whether or not the water is intended for human consumption (domestic systems) and for heating systems, under the design pressures and temperatures appropriate to the class of application according to ISO 22391-1. ISO 22391-5:2009 covers a range of service conditions (classes of application), design pressures and pipe dimension classes, and also specifies test parameters and test methods. In conjunction with the other parts of ISO 22391, it is applicable to PE-RT pipes, fittings, their joints, and to joints having components of PE-RT as well as of other plastics and non-plastics materials, respectively, used for hot and cold water installations.

ISO 22391-5:2009 specifies the characteristics of the fitness for purpose of piping systems made of polyethylene of raised temperature resistance (PE-RT), Type I and polyethylene of raised temperature resistance (PE-RT), Type II, intended to be used for hot and cold water installations within buildings for the conveyance of water, whether or not the water is intended for human consumption (domestic systems) and for heating systems, under the design pressures and temperatures appropriate to the class of application according to ISO 22391-1. ISO 22391-5:2009 covers a range of service conditions (classes of application), design pressures and pipe dimension classes, and also specifies test parameters and test methods. In conjunction with the other parts of ISO 22391, it is applicable to PE-RT pipes, fittings, their joints, and to joints having components of PE-RT as well as of other plastics and non-plastics materials, respectively, used for hot and cold water installations.

SIST EN ISO 22391-5:2010 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.040.01 - Pipeline components and pipelines in general; 91.140.60 - Water supply systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST EN ISO 22391-5:2010 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 3903:2017, SIST EN 3902:2017, SIST-TS CEN/TS 16439:2013, oSIST prEN 10025-1:2014, SIST EN 17878-2:2024, SIST EN 17878-3:2024, SIST EN 1254-6:2021+A1:2025, SIST EN 17414-3:2020, SIST EN 15632-2:2022, SIST EN 1254-8:2021+A1:2025, SIST EN 15632-3:2022, SIST EN 1254-6:2021, SIST EN 1254-3:2021+A1:2025, SIST EN 1254-8:2014, SIST EN 1254-3:2021. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations - Polyethylene of raised
temperature resistance (PE-RT) - Part 5: Fitness for purpose of the system (ISO 22391-
5:2009)
Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme für die Warm- und Kaltwasserinstallation - Polyethylen
erhöhter Temperaturbeständigkeit (PE-RT) - Teil 5: Gebrauchstauglichkeit des Systems
(ISO 22391-5:2009)
Systèmes de canalisations en plastique pour les installations d'eau chaude et froide -
Polyéthylène de meilleure résistance à la température (PE-RT) - Partie 5: Aptitude à
l'emploi du système (ISO 22391-5:2009)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 22391-5:2009
ICS:
23.040.01 Deli cevovodov in cevovodi Pipeline components and
na splošno pipelines in general
91.140.60 Sistemi za oskrbo z vodo Water supply systems
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 22391-5
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
December 2009
ICS 23.040.01; 91.140.60; 93.025
English Version
Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations -
Polyethylene of raised temperature resistance (PE-RT) - Part 5:
Fitness for purpose of the system (ISO 22391-5:2009)
Systèmes de canalisations en plastique pour les Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme für die Warm- und
installations d'eau chaude et froide - Polyéthylène de Kaltwasserinstallation - Polyethylen erhöhter
meilleure résistance à la température (PE-RT) - Partie 5: Temperaturbeständigkeit (PE-RT) - Teil 5:
Aptitude à l'emploi du système (ISO 22391-5:2009) Gebrauchstauglichkeit des Systems (ISO 22391-5:2009)
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Contents Page
Foreword .3

Foreword
This document (EN ISO 22391-5:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 138 "Plastics
pipes, fittings and valves for the transport of fluids" in collaboration with 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 June 2010, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by June 2010.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
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Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 22391-5:2009 has been approved by CEN as a EN ISO 22391-5:2009 without any
modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 22391-5
Second edition
2009-12-01
Plastics piping systems for hot and cold
water installations — Polyethylene of
raised temperature resistance (PE-RT) —
Part 5:
Fitness for purpose of the system
Systèmes de canalisations en plastique pour les installations d'eau
chaude et froide — Polyéthylène de meilleure résistance à la
température (PE-RT) —
Partie 5: Aptitude à l'emploi du système

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ISO 22391-5:2009(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction.v
1 Scope.1
2 Normative references.1
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviated terms .2
4 Fitness for purpose of joints and piping system .2
4.1 General .2
4.2 Internal pressure test.3
4.3 Bending test.4
4.4 Pull-out test.5
4.5 Thermal cycling test.6
4.6 Pressure cycling test .7
4.7 Leaktightness under vacuum test .7
Bibliography.8

ISO 22391-5:2009(E)
Foreword
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Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 22391-5 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 138, Plastics pipes, fittings and valves for the
transport of fluids, Subcommittee SC 2, Plastics pipes and fittings for water supplies.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 22391-5:2007), which is extended from only
dealing with PE-RT material (referred to as Type I) to cover PE-RT materials Type I and Type II.
1)
ISO 22391 consists of the following parts , under the general title Plastics piping systems for hot and cold
water installations — Polyethylene of raised temperature resistance (PE-RT):
⎯ Part 1: General
⎯ Part 2: Pipes
⎯ Part 3: Fittings
⎯ Part 5: Fitness for purpose of the system

1) This System Standard does not incorporate a Part 4: Ancillary equipment or a Part 6: Guidance for installation. For
ancillary equipment, separate standards can apply. Guidance for installation of plastics piping systems made from different
materials, intended to be used for hot and cold water installations, is covered by ENV 12108.
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ISO 22391-5:2009(E)
Introduction
The System Standard, of which this is Part 5, specifies the requirements for a piping system and its
components when made from polyethylene of raised temperature resistance (PE-RT). The piping system is
intended to be used for hot and cold water installations.
In respect of potential adverse effects on the quality of water intended for human consumption caused by the
products covered by ISO 22391, the following are relevant.
a) This part of ISO 22391 provides no information as to whether the products can be used without restriction.
b) Existing national regulations concerning the use and/or characteristics of the products remain in force.
This part of ISO 22391 specifies the characteristics of fitness for purpose of the system. At the date of
publication of this part of ISO 22391, System Standards Series for piping systems of other plastics materials
used for the same application are the following:
ISO 15874 (all parts), Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations — Polypropylene (PP)
ISO 15875 (all parts), Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations — Crosslinked polyethylene
(PE-X)
ISO 15876 (all parts), Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations — Polybutylene (PB)
ISO 15877 (all parts), Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations — Chlorinated
poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-C)
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 22391-5:2009(E)

Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations —
Polyethylene of raised temperature resistance (PE-RT) —
Part 5:
Fitness for purpose of the system
1 Scope
This part of ISO 22391 specifies the characteristics o
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