This Part of this European Standard specifies the characteristics of fittings made from polyethylene (PE) intended for the conveyance of water for human consumption, including raw water prior to treatment.
It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this standard.
In conjunction with other Parts of this European Standard (see Foreword) it is applicable to PE fittings, their joints and to joints with components of PE and other materials intended to be used under the following conditions:
a) a maximum operating pressure, MOP, up to 25 bar;
b) an operating temperature of 20 ℃ as a reference temperature.
NOTE 1 For applications operating at constant temperature greater than 20 ℃ and up to 40 ℃, see annex A of EN 12201-1:2003.
This European Standard covers a range of maximum operating pressures and gives requirements concerning colours and additives.
NOTE 2 It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selections from these aspects, taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national guidance or regulations and installation practices or codes.
These fittings can be of the following types: 梖usion fittings;
—butt fusion fittings;
—socket fusion fittings (see annex A);
—electrofusion fittings; 梞echanical fittings;
—compression fittings;
—flanged fittings.
note:2) 1 bar= 10N/m
BS EN 12201-3:2003 history
2024BS EN 12201-3:2024 Plastics piping systems for water supply, and for drains and sewers under pressure. Polyethylene (PE) - Fittings
0000 BS EN 12201-3:2011+A1:2012(2013)
2011BS EN 12201-3:2011+A1:2012 Plastics piping systems for water supply, and for drainage and sewerage under pressure. Polyethylene (PE). Fittings
2011BS EN 12201-3:2011 Plastics piping systems for water supply, and for drainage and sewerage under pressure. Polyethylene (PE). Fittings
2003BS EN 12201-3:2003 Plastic piping systems for water supply - Polyethylene (PE) - Fittings