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  • BS EN 1452-3 : 2000

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    PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR WATER SUPPLY - UNPLASTICIZED POLY(VINYL CHLORIDE) (PVC-U) - PART 3: FITTINGS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  31-01-2010

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2000

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations
       3.1 Definitions
       3.2 Symbols
    4 Material
       4.1 Fitting material
       4.2 MRS-value
       4.3 Designation of fittings material
       4.4 Strength of injection-moulded material
       4.5 Material strength of fittings made from pipe
    5 General characteristics
       5.1 Appearance
       5.2 Colour
       5.3 Opacity
    6 Geometrical characteristics
       6.1 Measurement of dimensions
       6.2 Nominal diameters
       6.3 Fittings for solvent cementing
       6.4 Flange adapters and flanges
       6.5 Elastomeric ring seal fittings
       6.6 End-load-bearing double-sockets with
            elastomeric seals
    7 Classification and operating conditions
       7.1 Classification
       7.2 Determination of the allowable operating
            pressure PFA for water up to 45 degree C
    8 Mechanical characteristics
       8.1 Resistance to internal pressure of fittings or
            parts of fittings
       8.2 Crushing test
    9 Physical characteristics
    10 Chemical characteristics
    11 Sealing rings
    12 Adhesives
    13 Performance requirements
    14 Marking
       14.1 General
       14.2 Minimum required marking
       14.3 Additional marking
    Annex A (normative) - Imperial(inch)-sized fittings
    Annex B (informative) - Bibliography

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    Defines the characteristics of fittings made from unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) for piping systems used in the field of water supply.

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    Committee PRI/61/2
    Development Note Supersedes 94/341028 DC. Together with BS EN 1452-1, BS EN 1452-2, BS EN 1452-4 and BS EN 1452-5, it supersedes BS 3505(1986) and BS 4346-1(1969) which remains current. Together with BS EN 14814, BS EN 1452-1, BS EN 1452-2, BS EN 1452-4 and BS EN 1452-5, it supersedes BS 4346-3(1982). (08/2009) Together with BS EN 1452-1, BS EN 1452-2, BS EN 1452-4 and BS EN 1452-5, it supersedes BS 4346-2(1970) which remains current and inactive for the new design. (09/2009)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS EN 15014:2007 Plastics piping systems. Buried and above ground systems for water and other fluids under pressure. Performance characteristics for pipes, fittings and their joints
    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
    BS 6700(2006) : 2006 DESIGN, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OF SERVICES SUPPLYING WATER FOR DOMESTIC USE WITHIN BUILDINGS AND THEIR CURTILAGES - SPECIFICATION
    EN 15014:2007 Plastics piping systems - Buried and above ground systems for water and other fluids under pressure - Performance characteristics for pipes, fittings and their joints

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    EN ISO 12162:2009 Thermoplastics materials for pipes and fittings for pressure applications - Classification, designation and design coefficient (ISO 12162:2009)
    EN 1452-5 : 1999 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR WATER SUPPLY - UNPLASTICIZED POLY(VINYL CHLORIDE) (PVC-U) - PART 5: FITNESS FOR PURPOSE OF THE SYSTEM
    ENV 1452-6 : DRAFT 2001 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR WATER SUPPLY - UNPLASTICIZED POLY(VINYL CHLORIDE) (PVC-U) - PART 6: GUIDANCE FOR INSTALLATION
    ENV 1452-7:2000 Plastics piping systems for water supply - Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) - Part 7: Guidance for the assessment of conformity
    EN 802:1994 Plastics piping and ducting systems - Injection-moulded thermoplastics fittings for pressure piping systems - Test method for maximum deformation by crushing
    EN 763 : 1994 PLASTICS PIPING AND DUCTING SYSTEMS - INJECTION MOULDED THERMOPLASTICS FITTINGS - TEST METHOD FOR VISUALLY ASSESSING EFFECTS OF HEATING
    ISO 12162:2009 Thermoplastics materials for pipes and fittings for pressure applications Classification, designation and design coefficient
    EN 578 : 1993 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS - PLASTICS PIPES AND FITTINGS - DETERMINATION OF THE OPACITY
    EN ISO 13783:1997 Plastics piping systems - Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) end-load-bearing double socket joints - Test method for leaktightness and strength while subjected to bending and internal pressure (ISO 13783:1997)
    ISO 2536:1974 Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pressure pipes and fittings, metric series Dimensions of flanges
    EN 921:1994/AC:1995 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS - THERMOPLASTICS PIPES - DETERMINATION OF RESISTANCE TO INTERNAL PRESSURE AT CONSTANT TEMPERATURE
    EN 727:1994 Plastics piping and ducting systems - Thermoplastics pipes and fittings - Determination of Vicat softening temperature (VST)
    EN 1452-4 : 1999 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR WATER SUPPLY - UNPLASTICIZED POLY(VINYL CHLORIDE) (PVC-U) - PART 4: VALVES AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT
    EN 1452-1 : 1999 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR WATER SUPPLY - UNPLASTICIZED POLY(VINYL CHLORIDE) (PVC-U) - PART 1: GENERAL
    EN 1452-2 : 1999 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR WATER SUPPLY - UNPLASTICIZED POLY(VINYL CHLORIDE) (PVC-U) - PART 2: PIPES
    EN 12107 : 1997 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEM - INJECTION MOULDED THERMOPLASTICS FITTINGS, VALVES AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT - DETERMINATION OF THE LONG-TERM HYDROSTATIC STRENGTH OF THERMOPLASTICS MATERIALS FOR INJECTION MOULDING OF PIPING COMPONENTS
    ISO/TR 9080:1992 Thermoplastics pipes for the transport of fluids — Methods of extrapolation of hydrostatic stress rupture data to determine the long-term hydrostatic strength of thermoplastics pipe materials
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