CEN/TC 203/WG 9 - Revision of EN 545, EN 598 and EN 969

This document is applicable to diffusion-tight pipes, accessories and fittings in ductile cast iron to EN 598 and to cast iron pipe systems.
The document gives requirements on the contact pressure based on a risk assessment and gives a test method that simulates the penetration of a root tip into the sealing gap.

This European Standard is a complementary document for the installation of ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints, covered by EN 598:2009 harmonized standard. It is intended to describe, in a wider perspective, installation technologies, tools and pipelines particular examples, applicable for the construction, outside buildings, of:
-   Drainage pipeline systems;
-   Raw water pipeline systems;
-   Sewage pipeline systems;
-   Pipeline systems conveying surface water (e.g. rainwater), domestic waste water and/or certain types of industrial effluents, either in separate systems or in combined systems;
-   Operating without pressure (gravity sewers) or with positive or negative pressure;
-   Below or above ground installation types.
It also gives some site operation/site instructions for the application of fittings, intended to be used for the connection of ductile iron drains and sewers to other materials as plastic, concrete, vitrified clay, etc.
This European Standard is not intended to cover:
-   Hydraulic design of drains and sewers systems outside buildings. For this purpose, EN 16933-2 applies.
-   Construction and site testing of drains and sewers. For this purpose, EN 1610 applies.
-   Trenchless construction and testing of drains and sewers. For this purpose, EN 12889:2000 applies

This European Standard specifies the requirements and associated test methods applicable to ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints for the construction of pipelines outside buildings:
-   to convey different types of water (e.g. raw water, treated water, re-used water) for all types of applications (e.g. water intended for human consumption, for fire protection, for snow making, for irrigation, for hydro-electricity etc.);
-   with or without pressure;
-   to be installed below or above ground.
This European Standard is applicable to pipes, fittings and accessories which are:
-   manufactured with socketed, flanged or spigot ends;
-   supplied externally and internally coated;
-               suitable for fluid temperatures between 0 °C and 50 °C, excluding frost;
-   not intended for use in areas subject to fire regulations.
NOTE 1   This does not preclude special arrangements for the products to be used at higher temperatures.
This European Standard covers pipes and fittings cast by any type of foundry process or manufactured by fabrication of cast components, as well as corresponding joints and accessories, in a size range extending from DN 40 to DN 2 000, inclusive.
This European Standard specifies requirements for materials, dimensions and tolerances, mechanical properties and standard coatings of ductile iron pipes and fittings. It also gives performance requirements for all components including joints. Joint design and gasket shapes are outside the scope of this standard.
In addition, reference is made to the performance requirements of couplings, flange adaptors and saddles manufactured for use with ductile iron pipes and fittings.
NOTE 2   In this European Standard, all pressures are relative pressures, expressed in bars (100 kPa = 1 bar).

This European Standard specifies the requirements and associated test methods applicable to ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints used for the construction of external pipelines:
-   to convey air or combustible gases (e.g. natural gas or town gas) at pressures up to 16 bar;
-   to be installed below or above ground.
NOTE 1   A combustible gas is a gas or any fuel that is in gaseous state at a temperature of 15 °C at a pressure of 1 bar.
This European Standard applies to pipes, fittings and accessories which are:
-   manufactured with socketed, flanged or spigot ends;
-   normally delivered externally and internally coated;
-   suitable for gas temperatures between - 15 °C and 50 °C.
This European Standard covers pipes, fittings and accessories cast by any type of foundry process or manufactured by fabrication of cast components, as well as corresponding joints, in a size range extending from DN 40 to DN 600 inclusive.
This European Standard specifies requirements for materials, dimensions and tolerances, mechanical properties and standard coatings of ductile iron pipes and fittings. It also gives performance requirements for all components including joints. Joint design and gasket shape are outside the scope of this European Standard.
NOTE 2   In this European Standard, all pressures are relative pressures expressed in bars (100 kPa = 1 bar).

EN 598 specifies the requirements and associated test methods applicable to ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints for the construction of drains and sewers outside buildings:
-   operating without pressure (gravity sewerage), or with positive or negative pressure;
-   to be installed below or above ground;
-   to convey surface water, domestic waste water and certain types of industrial effluents, either in separate systems or in combined systems.
This technical report:
-   explains in more detail the process of testing for the performance tests;
-   explains in more detail the benefits of high alumina cement lining;
-   explains in more detail the definitions of the different types/levels of attestation to enable customers to ensure their requirements are fulfilled;
-   explains in more detail the ways of certification of conformity with EN 598 for a reliable evaluation of the performance of products;
-   explains in more detail CE marking and its relevance i.e. the CE mark is not a mark of conformity with a standard but only a self-declaration concerning the CPD essential requirements.
In order to make the use of this Technical Report easier, the clauses of this document refer to the corresponding clause numbers in EN 598.

This European Standard specifies the requirements and associated test methods applicable to ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints for the construction of drains and sewers outside buildings:
-   operating without pressure (gravity sewerage), or with positive or negative pressure (see Table 5);
-   to be installed below or above ground;
-   to convey surface water, domestic waste water and certain types of industrial effluents, either in separate systems or in combined systems.
This European Standard applies to pipes, fittings and accessories which are:
-   manufactured with socketed, flanged or spigot ends;
-   normally delivered externally and internally coated;
-   suitable for continuous fluid temperatures between 0 °C excluding frost, and 45 °C for DN - 200 or 35 °C for
DN - 200, according to EN 476;
-   not intended for use in areas subject to reaction to fire regulations.
NOTE 1   This does not preclude special arrangements for the products to be used at higher temperatures.
This European Standard covers pipes, fittings and accessories cast by any type of foundry process or manufactured by fabrication of cast components, as well as corresponding joints, of a size range extending from DN 80 to DN 2000 inclusive.
This European Standard specifies requirements for materials, dimensions and tolerances, mechanical properties and standard coatings of ductile iron pipes and fittings. It also gives performance requirements for all components including joints. Joint design and gasket shapes are outside the scope of this European Standard.
NOTE 2   In this European Standard, all pressures are relative pressures, expressed in bars (100 kPa = 1 bar).

EN 545 specifies the requirements and associated test methods applicable to ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints for the construction of pipelines:
   to convey water (e.g. potable water);
   with or without pressure;
   to be installed below or above ground.
In respect to potential adverse effects on the quality of water intended for human consumption, caused by the product covered by this standard:
   this standard provides no information as to whether the product may be used without restriction in any of the member states of the EU or EFTA;
   it should be noted that, while awaiting the adoption of verifiable European criteria, existing national regulations concerning the use and/or the characteristics of this product remain in force.
This technical report:
   provides details on the current national regulations concerning the quality of water intended for human consumption;
   explains in more detail the process of testing for the performance tests;
   explains in more detail the definitions of the different types/levels of attestation to enable customers to ensure their requirements are fulfilled;
   explains in more detail the ways of certification of conformity with EN 545  for a reliable evaluation of the performance of the products.
In order to make the use of this Technical Report easier, the clauses of this document refer to the corresponding clause numbers in EN 545.
The current national regulations concern the quality of water intended for human consumption.  
A comprehensive potability regulation means:
   regulatory obligation ( i.e. : decree, law….);
   technical specifications;
   tests methods to verify the compliance with the technical specifications;
   directory of approved laboratories able to carry out these tests.
On October the 1st 2005, there is a national regulation in the following countries: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

This European Standard specifies the products characteristics and associated test and assessment methods applicable to coated and lined ductile iron pipes, coated and lined fittings and joints which include (non-exhaustive list) coated and lined accessories such as collar, tees, saddles, bends, tapers, flanged socket.
Intended use: Gravity and pressure drains and sewers:
-   operating without pressure, or with positive or negative pressure;
-   installed below or above ground;
-   for conveyance of surface water, wastewater in separate systems or in combined systems.

This European Standard specifies the requirements and associated test methods applicable to ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints for the construction of pipelines: - to convey water (e. g. for drinking water pipelines, fire protection, snow guns, irrigation, hydroelectric, reused water pipelines, etc…) - with or without pressure ; - to be installed below or above ground. This standard is applicable to pipes, fittings and accessories which are : - manufactured with socketed, flanged or spigot ends; - normally delivered externally and internally coated ; - suitable for fluid temperatures between 0 °C and 50 °C, excluding frost. This standard covers pipes, fittings ast by any type of foundry process or manufactured by fabrication of cast components, as well as corresponding joints and accessories, in a size range extending from DN 40 to DN 2 000, inclusive. This standard specifies requirements for materials, dimensions and tolerances, mechanical properties and standard coatings of ductile iron pipes and fittings. It also gives performance requirements for all components including joints. Joint design and gasket shapes are outside the scope of this standard. In addition reference is made to the performance requirements of couplings, flange adaptors and saddles manufactured only for use with ductile iron pipes and fittings NOTE In this standard, all pressures are relative pressures, expressed in bars (100 kPa = 1 bar).

This European Standard specifies the requirements and associated test methods applicable to ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints for the construction of pipelines:
   to convey water (e. g. potable water);
   with or without pressure;
   to be installed below or above ground.
This standard is applicable to pipes, fittings and accessories which are:
   manufactured with socketed, flanged or spigot ends;
   normally delivered externally and internally coated;
   suitable for fluid temperatures between 0 °C and 50 °C, excluding frost.
This standard covers pipes, fittings and accessories cast by any type of foundry process or manufactured by fabrication of cast components, as well as corresponding joints, in a size range extending from DN 40 to DN 2 000, inclusive.
This standard specifies requirements for materials, dimensions and tolerances, mechanical properties and standard coatings of ductile iron pipes and fittings. It also gives performance requirements for all components including joints. Joint design and gasket shapes are outside the scope of this standard.
NOTE   In this standard, all pressures are relative pressures, expressed in bars (100 kPa = 1 bar).

This European Standard specifies the requirements and associated test methods applicable to ductile iron pipes,
fittings, accessories and their joints for the construction of drains and sewers outside buildings:
- operating without pressure (gravity sewerage), or with positive or negative pressure (see Table 5);
- to be installed below or above ground;
- to convey surface water, domestic waste water and certain types of industrial effluents, either in separate systems
or in combined systems.
This European Standard applies to pipes, fittings and accessories which are:
- manufactured with socketed, flanged or spigot ends;
- normally delivered externally and internally coated;
- suitable for continuous fluid temperatures between 0 °C excluding frost, and 45 °C for DN ≤ 200 or 35 °C for
DN > 200, according to EN 476;
- not intended for use in areas subject to reaction to fire regulations.
NOTE 1 This does not preclude special arrangements for the products to be used at higher temperatures.
This European Standard covers pipes, fittings and accessories cast by any type of foundry process or manufactured
by fabrication of cast components, as well as corresponding joints, of a size range extending from DN 80 to DN 2000
inclusive.
This European Standard specifies requirements for materials, dimensions and tolerances, mechanical properties and
standard coatings of ductile iron pipes and fittings. It also gives performance requirements for all components
including joints. Joint design and gasket shapes are outside the scope of this European Standard.
NOTE 2 In this European Standard, all pressures are relative pressures, expressed in bars (100 kPa = 1 bar).

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