BS EN 12201-1:2024
Plastics piping systems for water supply, and for drains and sewers under pressure. Polyethylene (PE) - General

Standard No.

BS EN 12201-1:2024

Release Date

2024

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)  GB  /  BSI

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BS EN 12201-1:2024

Scope

This document specifies materials and the general aspects of polyethylene (PE) pressure piping systems (mains and service pipes) for buried or above ground applications, intended for the conveyance of water for human consumption, raw water prior to treatment, drains and sewers under pressure, vacuum sewer systems, and water for other purposes, with the exception of industrial application. water prior to treatment attention is drawn to Clause 6 of this document. Components manufactured for water for other purposes, drains and sewers, and vacuum systems are possibly not suitable for water supply for human consumption. The intended use includes sea outfalls, laid in water and pipes suspended below bridges. It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this document. In conjunction with EN 12201-2, EN 12201-3, EN 12201-4 and EN 12201-5, this document is applicable to PE pipes, fittings and valves, their joints and joints with components of PE and other materials intended to be used under the following conditions: a) allowable operating pressure, PFA, up to 25 bar 1; b) an operating temperature of 20 °C as a reference temperature. see Annex A. The EN 12201 series covers a range of allowable operating pressures and gives requirements concerning colours. aspects, taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national guidance or regulations and installation practices or codes.

BS EN 12201-1:2024 Referenced Document

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• EN 12201-3 Plastics piping systems for water supply, and for drains and sewers under pressure - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 3: Fittings
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• ISO 6964 Polyolefin pipes and fittings — Determination of carbon black content by calcination and pyrolysis — Test method

BS EN 12201-1:2024 history

• 2024 BS EN 12201-1:2024 Plastics piping systems for water supply, and for drains and sewers under pressure. Polyethylene (PE) - General
• 2011 BS EN 12201-1:2011 Plastics piping systems for water supply, and for drainage and sewerage under pressure. Polyethylene (PE). General
• 2003 BS EN 12201-1:2003 Plastic piping systems for water supply - Polyethylene (PE) - General
• 1985 BS 6572:1985 Specification for blue polyethylene pipes up to nominal size 63 for below ground use for potable water
• 1967 BS 3284:1967 Specification for polythene pipe (Type 50) for cold water services

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