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  • BS EN 1254-3:1998

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    Copper and copper alloys. Plumbing fittings Fittings with compression ends for use with plastics pipes

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  13-03-2023

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-06-1998

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    3.1 Plumbing fitting
    3.2 Compression End
    3.3 Reducer (compression end with plastic pipe)
    3.4 Adaptor fitting
    3.5 Nominal diameter
    3.6 Production test
    3.7 Type test
    4 Requirements
    4.1 General
    4.2 Materials
    4.3 Dimensions and tolerances
    4.4 Design and manufacture
    4.5 Production test requirements
    4.6 Type test requirements
    5 Test methods
    5.1 Pressure test
    5.2 Dezincification resistance test
    5.3 Leaktightness under internal pressure
    5.4 Resistance to pull-out
    5.5 Leaktightness under internal pressure whilst
          subjected to bending
    5.6 Leaktightness under external hydrostatic pressure
    5.7 Vacuum test
    5.8 Thermal cycling test
    5.9 Pressure cycling test
    5.10 Stress corrosion resistance test
    6 Designation
    7 Marking
    7.1 General
    7.2 Dezincification resistant copper-zinc alloys
    8 Documentation
    8.1 Declaration of conformity
    8.2 User instructions
    Annex A (informative) Types of fitting and description of
              parts
    Annex B (normative) Test criteria, depending on
              application and plastics pipe material, to
              test pipe joints of metallic fittings with
              compression ends
    Annex C (normative) Determination of mean depth of
              dezincification
    Annex D (informative) Bibliography

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    Defines materials, assembly dimensions and tolerances and test requirements for fittings of copper and copper alloys with or without plating or coating. Defines connection and dimensions of compression ends for joining plastics pipes to be used in cold or combined hot and cold water systems, or non-fuel gas systems.

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    Committee NFE/34
    Development Note Supersedes BS 864-5(1990). Supersedes 94/700006 DC. (08/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 5245:1975 Specification for phosphoric acid based flux for soft soldered joints in stainless steel
    11/30228295 DC : 0 BS 8558 - GUIDE TO THE DESIGN, INSTALLATION, TESTING, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SERVICES SUPPLYING WATER FOR DOMESTIC USE WITHIN BUILDINGS AND THEIR CURTILAGES - COMPLEMENTARY GUIDANCE TO BS EN 806
    BS 8558:2015 Guide to the design, installation, testing and maintenance of services supplying water for domestic use within buildings and their curtilages. Complementary guidance to BS EN 806
    05/30116741 DC : DRAFT JUNE 2005 BS 6891 - INSTALLATION OF LOW PRESSURE GAS PIPEWORK OF UP TO 35 MM (R1$9D) IN DOMESTIC PREMISES (2ND FAMILY GAS) - SPECIFICATION
    05/30111068 DC : DRAFT SEP 2005 BS 7291-3 - THERMOPLASTICS PIPES AND ASSOCIATED FITTINGS FOR HOT AND COLD WATER FOR DOMESTIC PURPOSES AND HEATING INSTALLATIONS IN BUILDINGS - PART 3: SPECIFICATION FOR CROSS-LINKED POLYETHYLENE (PE-X) PIPES AND ASSOCIATED FITTINGS
    BS 7291-2:2010 Thermoplastics pipe and fitting systems for hot and cold water for domestic purposes and heating installations in buildings Specification for polybutylene (PB) pipe and associated fittings
    BS 7291-3:2001 Thermoplastics pipes and associated fittings for hot and cold water for domestic purposes and heating installations in buildings Specification for cross-linked polyethylene (PE-X) pipes and associated fittings
    BS 7291-3:2010 Thermoplastics pipe and fitting systems for hot and cold water for domestic purposes and heating installations in buildings Specification for crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) pipes and associated fittings
    BS 7291-1:2001 Thermoplastics pipes and associated fittings for hot and cold water for domestic purposes and heating installations in buildings General requirements
    BS 7291-2:2001 Thermoplastics pipes and associated fittings for hot and cold water for domestic purposes and heating installations in buildings Specification for polybutylene (PB) pipes and associated fittings
    BS 7291-1:2006 Thermoplastics pipes and associated fittings for hot and cold water for domestic purposes and heating installations in buildings General requirements
    BS 7291-3:2006 Thermoplastics pipes and associated fittings for hot and cold water for domestic purposes and heating installations in buildings Specification for cross-linked polyethylene (PE-X) pipes and associated fittings
    BS 7291-1:2010 Thermoplastics pipe and fitting systems for hot and cold water for domestic purposes and heating installations in buildings General requirements
    BS 6891(2005) : 2005 INSTALLATION OF LOW PRESSURE GAS PIPEWORK OF UP TO 35 MM (R1[1/4]) IN DOMESTIC PREMISES (2ND FAMILY GAS) - SPECIFICATION
    BS 7291-2:2006 Thermoplastics pipes and associated fittings for hot and cold water for domestic purposes and heating installations in buildings Specification for polybutylene (PB) pipes and associated fittings
    05/30111064 DC : DRAFT SEP 2005 BS 7291-1 - THERMOPLASTICS PIPES AND ASSOCIATED FITTINGS FOR HOT AND COLD WATER FOR DOMESTIC PURPOSES AND HEATING INSTALLATIONS IN BUILDINGS - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    BS 5502-25:1991 Buildings and structures for agriculture Code of practice for design and installation of services and facilities
    BS DD251(2000) : 2000 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND DOMESTIC OCCUPANCIES - CODE OF PRACTICE
    09/30208674 DC : 0 BS 7291-1 - THERMOPLASTICS PIPE AND FITTING SYSTEMS FOR HOT AND COLD WATER FOR DOMESTIC PURPOSES AND HEATING INSTALLATIONS IN BUILDINGS - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    BS 8558:2011 Guide to the design, installation, testing and maintenance of services supplying water for domestic use within buildings and their curtilages. Complementary guidance to BS EN 806
    09/30208678 DC : 0 BS 7291-3 - THERMOPLASTICS PIPES AND ASSOCIATED FITTINGS FOR HOT AND COLD WATER FOR DOMESTIC PURPOSES AND HEATING INSTALLATIONS IN BUILDINGS - PART 3: SPECIFICATION FOR CROSS-LINKED POLYETHYLENE (PE-X) PIPES AND ASSOCIATED FITTINGS
    09/30208676 DC : 0 BS 7291-2 - THERMOPLASTICS PIPES AND ASSOCIATED FITTINGS FOR HOT AND COLD WATER FOR DOMESTIC PURPOSES AND HEATING INSTALLATIONS IN BUILDINGS - PART 2: SPECIFICATION FOR POLYBUTYLENE (PB) PIPES AND ASSOCIATED FITTINGS
    BS 5955-8:2001 Plastics pipework (thermoplastics materials) Specification for the installation of thermoplastic pipes and associated fittings for use in domestic hot and cold services and heating systems in buildings
    15/30299694 DC : 0 BS 8558 - GUIDE TO THE DESIGN, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OF SERVICES SUPPLYING WATER FOR DOMESTIC USE WITHIN BUILDINGS AND THEIR CURTILAGES - COMPLEMENTARY GUIDANCE TO BS EN 806
    05/30111066 DC : DRAFT SEP 2005 BS 7291-2 - THERMOPLASTICS PIPES AND ASSOCIATED FITTINGS FOR HOT AND COLD WATER FOR DOMESTIC PURPOSES AND HEATING INSTALLATIONS IN BUILDINGS - PART 2: SPECIFICATION FOR POLYBUTYLENE (PB) PIPES AND ASSOCIATED FITTINGS

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    EN 1254-4:1998/AC:1999 COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS - PLUMBING FITTINGS - PART 4: FITTINGS COMBINING OTHER END CONNECTIONS WITH CAPILLARY OR COMPRESSION ENDS
    EN 1254-5:1998 Copper and copper alloys - Plumbing fittings - Part 5: Fittings with short ends for capillary brazing to copper tubes
    EN 1254-1:1998 Copper and copper alloys - Plumbing fittings - Part 1: Fittings with ends for capillary soldering or capillary brazing to copper tubes
    EN 1254-2:1998 Copper and copper alloys - Plumbing fittings - Part 2: Fittings with compression ends for use with copper tubes
    PREN 12319-5 : DRAFT 1996 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR HOT AND COLD WATER - POLYBUTYLENE (PB) - PART 5: FITNESS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SYSTEM
    EN ISO 9002:1994/AC:1997 QUALITY SYSTEMS - SPECIFICATION FOR PRODUCTION AND INSTALLATION
    EN 911:1995 Plastics piping systems - Elastomeric sealing ring type joints and mechanical joints for thermoplastics pressure piping - Test method for leaktightness under external hydrostatic pressure
    ISO 9002:1994 Quality systems — Model for quality assurance in production, installation and servicing
    EN 715:1994 Thermoplastics piping systems - End-load bearing joints between small diameter pressure pipes and fittings - Test method for leaktightness under internal water pressure, including end thrust
    EN 713:1993 Plastics piping systems - Mechanical joints between fittings and polyolefin pressure pipes - Test method for leaktightness under internal pressure of assemblies subjected to bending
    EN ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems - Requirements (ISO 9001:2015)
    ISO 6509:1981 Corrosion of metals and alloys Determination of dezincification resistance of brass
    ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems — Requirements
    EN 12164:2016 Copper and copper alloys - Rod for free machining purposes
    PREN 12201-5 : DRAFT 2010 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR WATER SUPPLY, AND FOR DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE UNDER PRESSURE - POLYETHYLENE (PE) - PART 5: FITNESS FOR PURPOSE OF THE SYSTEM
    EN ISO 6509 : 1995 CORROSION OF METALS AND ALLOYS - DETERMINATION OF DEZINCIFICATION RESISTANCE OF BRASS
    PREN 12449 : DRAFT 2011 COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS - SEAMLESS, ROUND TUBES FOR GENERAL PURPOSES
    ISO 6957:1988 Copper alloys Ammonia test for stress corrosion resistance
    EN 712:1993 Thermoplastics piping systems - End-load bearing mechanical joints between pressure pipes and fittings - Test method for resistance to pull-out under constant longitudinal force
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