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Scope: This part of EN 17176 specifies the material characteristics of oriented unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-O) solid wall piping systems intended for water supply and for buried drainage, sewerage and irrigation under pressure or above-ground where protected from direct sunlight.

In conjunction with EN 17176-2, CEN/TS 17176-3 and EN ISO 1452-3, it is applicable to PVC-O pipes, PVC-O fittings, their joints and to joints with components of other plastics and non-plastics materials intended to be used for the following:

a) water mains and services lines;
b) conveyance of water for both outside and inside buildings;
c) drainage, sewerage and treated waste water under pressure;
d) irrigation under pressure.

Joints constructed of other materials will meet their own standards in addition to the fitness of purpose requirements specified in EN 17176-5.

It is applicable to piping systems intended for the supply of water with a maximum allowable operating pressure (PFA) up to and including 25 bar¹). The piping system according to this document is intended for the conveyance of cold water up to and including 45

Product Details

Published: 05/02/2019 ISBN(s): 9780539049381, 9780580993657 Number of Pages: 16 File Size: 1 file , 2.2 MB Product Code(s): 30395824, 30395824, 30363928