BS EN 13244-4:2002

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations
4 Material
   4.1 Compound for PE valve bodies
   4.2 Material for non-polyethylene parts
5 General characteristics
   5.1 Appearance of the valve
   5.2 Design
   5.3 Colour
6 Geometrical characteristics
   6.1 General
   6.2 Measurement of dimensions
   6.3 Wall thickness at any point of the PE valve body
   6.4 Dimensions of spigot ends for valves
   6.5 Dimensions of valves with electrofusion sockets
   6.6 Dimensions of the operating cap
7 Mechanical characteristics for assembled valves
   7.1 General
   7.2 Conditioning
   7.3 Requirements
   7.4 Retest in case of failure of hydrostatic strength
        at 80 degrees C
8 Physical characteristics
   8.1 Conditioning
   8.2 Requirements
9 Performance requirements
10 Marking
   10.1 General
   10.2 Marking on valves
   10.3 Marking on a label
11 Packaging
Bibliography

Provides the characteristics of valves or valve bodies made from polyethylene (PE) intended for buried and above-ground pressure systems for water for general purposes, drainage and sewerage.