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  • BS 7158:2001

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    Plastics inspection chambers for drains and sewers. Specification

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  18-12-2003

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-08-2001

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Materials
    5 Dimensions
    6 Appearance
    7 Performance requirements
    8 Marking
    Annex A (normative) Methods of test for watertightness
    Annex B (normative) Method of test for resistance to
            angular deflection
    Annex C (normative) Method of test for resistance to
            diametric distortion of chamber joint assemblies
            with flexible pipe system
    Annex D (normative) Method of test for shear resistance of
            chamber joint assemblies with rigid pipe system
    Annex E (normative) Method of test for resistance to
            elevated temperature cycling
    Annex F (normative) Method of test for the determination
            of specific tangential initial stiffness
    Annex G (normative) Method of test for resistance to
            vertical loading
    Annex H (informative) Guidance on use of inspection chambers
            relative to surface load and installation procedures
    Annex I (normative) Method of test for resistance to
            negative pressure
    Annex J (informative) Guidance on quality control testing
    Bibliography

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    Specifies requirements for plastics inspection chambers for use at depths to invert not exceeding 6 m in the construction of drainage and sewerage systems. It is applicable to non-man-entry chambers with or without raising pieces and having a nominal cross-section.

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    Committee PRI/88/1
    Development Note Supersedes BS 7158(1989) (07/2001) Supersedes 99/121878 DC. (01/2004) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, June 2007. (05/2007)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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

    BS EN 1610:2015 Construction and testing of drains and sewers
    PREN 13598-1 : DRAFT 2010 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR NON-PRESSURE UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE - UNPLASTICIZED POLY(VINYL CHLORIDE) (PVC-U), POLYPROPYLENE (PP) AND POLYETHYLENE (PE) - PART 1: SPECIFICATIONS FOR ANCILLARY FITTINGS INCLUDING SHALLOW INSPECTION CHAMBERS
    BS EN 752-7:1998 Drain and sewer systems outside buildings Maintenance and operations
    BS 7903:1997 Guide to selection and use of gully tops and manhole covers for installation within the highway
    BS EN 752-6:1998 Drain and sewer systems outside buildings Pumping installations
    BS 3496:1989 Specification for E glass fibre chopped strand mat for reinforcement of polyester and other liquid laminating systems
    BS EN 752-2:1997 Drain and sewer systems outside buildings Performance requirements
    BS EN 1295-1 : 1998 STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF BURIED PIPELINES UNDER VARIOUS CONDITIONS OF LOADING - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    BS EN 681-1:1996 Elastomeric seals. Material requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications Vulcanized rubber
    BS 6209:1982 Specification for solvent cement for non-pressure thermoplastics pipe systems
    BS EN 295-1:2013 Vitrified clay pipe systems for drains and sewers Requirements for pipes, fittings and joints
    BS EN 681-3:2000 Elastomeric seals. Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications Cellular materials of vulcanized rubber
    BS 5955-6:1980 Plastics pipework (thermoplastics materials) Code of practice for the installation of unplasticized PVC pipework for gravity drains and sewers
    BS EN 752-5:1998 Drain and sewer systems outside buildings Rehabilitation
    BS 2782-11.1103V(1995) : 1995 METHODS OF TESTING PLASTICS - THERMOPLASTICS PIPES, FITTINGS AND VALVES - PLASTICS PIPING AND DUCTING SYSTEMS - THERMOPLASTICS PIPES AND FITTINGS - DETERMINATION OF VICAT SOFTENING TEMPERATURE
    DIN 1259-1:2001-09 GLASS - PART 1: TERMINOLOGY FOR GLASS TYPES AND GROUPS
    BS 8301:1985 Code of practice for building drainage
    BS 4346-1:1969 Joints and fittings for use with unplasticized PVC pressure pipes Injection moulded unplasticized PVC fittings for solvent welding for use with pressure pipes, including potable water supply
    BS EN 681-2:2000 Elastomeric seals. Material requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications Thermoplastic elastomers
    BS EN 752-4:1998 Drain and sewer systems outside buildings Hydraulic design and environmental considerations
    ISO 2078:1993 Textile glass Yarns Designation
    BS EN 45011:1998 General requirements for bodies operating product certification systems
    BS ISO 472:1988 Plastics. Vocabulary
    BS EN 752-3:1997 Drain and sewer systems outside buildings Planning
    BS 3447:1962 Glossary of terms used in the glass industry
    BS EN 124:1994 Gully tops and manhole tops for vehicular and pedestrian areas. Design requirements, type testing, marking, quality control
    BS EN 681-4:2000 Elastomeric seals. Material requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications Cast polyurethane sealing elements
    BS EN 1401-1:2009 Plastic piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage. Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system
    BS EN 752-1:1996 Drain and sewer systems outside buildings Generalities and definitions
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