What is BS EN 1555 ‑ 1 about?
BS EN 1555 ‑ 1 is the first part of the multi-series standard of European standards on ‘ Plastic piping system and ducting system’. BS EN 1555. 1555 ‑ 1 specifies the general aspects of polyethylene (PE) piping systems in the field of the supply of gaseous fuels.
In conjunction with Parts 2 to 5 of EN 1555, BS EN 1555 ‑ 1 is applicable to PE pipes, fittings, and valves, their joints and to joints with components of other materials intended to be used under the following conditions:
A maximum operating pressure, MOP, up to and including 10 bar1 at a reference temperature of 20 °C for design purposes
BS EN 1555-1:2021 history
2021BS EN 1555-1:2021 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels. Polyethylene (PE) - General
2010BS EN 1555-1:2010 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels. Polyethylene (PE). General
2004BS EN 1555-1:2002 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 1:General
1990BS 7281:1990 Specification for polyethylene pipes for the supply of gaseous fuels