EN 13598-2:2020

This document specifies the definitions and requirements for unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) manholes and inspection chambers intended for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage systems up to a maximum depth of 6 m from ground level to the invert of the manhole or inspection chamber.This document covers manholes and inspection chambers, with bases having a flow channel, and their joints to the piping system.Manholes and inspection chambers are intended to be used in pedestrian or vehicular traffic areas outside the building structure.NOTE 1The intended use in underground installation outside the building structure is reflected in the marking of products by the application area code "U".NOTE 2Products complying with this document can also be used in non-traffic areas.NOTE 3Products complying with this standard can be installed in underground applications without additional static calculation.NOTE 4Shallow chambers are specified in EN 13598-1 [1].Manholes and inspection chambers complying with EN 13598-2 are made from a prescribed set of components that are manufactured from unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP), polypropylene with mineral modifier (PP-MD) or polyethylene (PE) and assembled together.NOTE 5The complete manhole or inspection chamber assembly can also include items which are not covered by this document (for example near surface or surface components).NOTE 6Manholes and inspection chambers can be supplied with covers, frame covers and gratings complying with the relevant part of EN 124 [2].Manholes and inspection chambers complying with EN 13598-2 may be used for storm-water systems.Manhole and inspection chamber components can be manufactured by various methods e.g. extrusion, injection moulding, rotational moulding, low-pressure moulding or fabricated.NOTE 7Manholes and inspection chambers can be site assembled from different components, but can also be manufactured as a single unit.NOTE 8Manholes and inspection chambers can be subject to national regulations and / or local provisions.