EUROPEAN STANDARD DRAFT

NORME EUROPÉENNE prEN 15013

EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2011

ICS 93.030

English Version

Plastics piping systems - Non-pressure drainage and sewerage

piping components buried in ground - Requirements and
test/assessment methods for pipes and fittings

Systèmes de canalisations en plastique - Composants de Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme - Drucklose

canalisations enterrés pour assainissement sans pression - Rohrleitungssysteme für erdverlegte Abwasserkanäle und -
Exigences et méthodes d'essai/d'évaluation pour tubes et leitungen - Anforderungen und Prüf /Bewertungsverfahren
raccords für Rohre und Formstücke

This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 155.

If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

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shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

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Contents Page

Foreword ..............................................................................................................................................................4
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................5
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................6
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................6
3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................7
4 Requirements .........................................................................................................................................7
4.1 Reaction to fire .......................................................................................................................................7
4.2 Maximum load for admissible deformation ........................................................................................8
4.2.1 General ....................................................................................................................................................8
4.2.2 Ring stiffness of pipes ..........................................................................................................................8
4.2.3 Ring stiffness of fittings ........................................................................................................................8
4.3 Dimensional tolerances ........................................................................................................................9
4.4 Tightness ................................................................................................................................................9
4.4.1 Leak-tightness of elastomeric sealing ring connections of thermoplastics piping systems ........9
4.4.2 Leak-tightness of connections made by using adhesive bonding or fusion techniques ..............9
4.4.3 Leak-tightness of connections of thermosetting piping systems ....................................................9
4.5 Durability ............................................................................................................................................. 10
4.5.1 Durability of material and construction of pipes and fittings related to maximum load for
deformation ......................................................................................................................................... 10
4.5.2 Durability of tightness of elastomeric sealing connections .......................................................... 10
4.5.3 Durability of tightness after elevated temperature cycling test of pipes and fittings for
area D ................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.6 Release of dangerous substances.................................................................................................... 11
5 Test methods....................................................................................................................................... 11
5.1 Reaction to fire .................................................................................................................................... 11
5.2 Maximum load for admissible deformation ..................................................................................... 11
5.2.1 Ring stiffness of thermoplastics pipes............................................................................................. 11
5.2.2 Ring stiffness of thermosetting pipe ................................................................................................ 11
5.2.3 Ring stiffness of thermoplastics fittings .......................................................................................... 11
5.3 Dimensional tolerances ..................................................................................................................... 11
5.4 Tightness ............................................................................................................................................. 11
5.4.1 Tightness of thermoplastics ring seal socket connections ........................................................... 11
5.4.2 Tightness of thermosetting connections ......................................................................................... 12
5.5 Durability ............................................................................................................................................. 12
5.5.1 Thermoplastics pipes ......................................................................................................................... 12
5.5.2 Thermosetting pipes (creep ring stiffness) ...................................................................................... 13
5.5.3 Tightness after elevated temperature cycling ................................................................................. 13
6 Evaluation of conformity .................................................................................................................... 13
6.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 13
6.2 Initial Type Testing ─ Type Testing .................................................................................................. 13
6.2.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 13
6.2.2 Test samples, testing and compliance criteria ................................................................................ 15
6.2.3 Test reports ......................................................................................................................................... 16
6.3 Factory production control (FPC) ..................................................................................................... 17
6.3.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 17
6.3.2 Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 17
6.3.3 Product specific requirements .......................................................................................................... 21
6.3.4 Procedure for modifications .............................................................................................................. 22

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6.3.5 One-off products, pre-production products (e.g. prototypes) and products produced in
very low quantities .............................................................................................................................. 22
Annex A (informative) Product standards for buried non-pressure piping systems in plastics
materials for drainage and sewerage ................................................................................................ 23
Annex B (informative) Standards for assessment of conformity for non-pressure drainage and
sewerage systems in plastics materials buried in ground ............................................................. 24
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU
Construction Products Directive ....................................................................................................... 25
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics ................................................................................................... 25
ZA.2 Procedure for attestation of conformity of plastics pipes and fittings .......................................... 27
ZA.3 CE marking and labelling.................................................................................................................... 30
Bibliography ...................................................................................................................................................... 34

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Foreword

This document (prEN 15013:2011) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 155 “Plastics piping
systems and ducting systems”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN.

This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.

This document has been prepared under the mandate M/131 "Pipes, Tanks and ancillaries not in contact with
water intended for human consumption" given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free
Trade Association and supports essential requirements of EU Directives.

For the relationship with EU Directives, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

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Introduction
This European Standard specifies only those characteristics of pipes and fittings for non-pressure
underground applications for drainage and sewerage that need to be known to determine if the works in which
these are to be installed can satisfy the essential requirements of the EU Directive(s). Additional
characteristics are specified in the documents listed in Annex A or in other appropriate product specifications.

This harmonised European Standard covers pipes and fittings for non-pressure plastics piping systems buried
in ground. Chambers and manholes for non-pressure underground sewers are covered by EN 15229 [1]and
EN 15383 [2]under mandate M/118

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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies requirements for plastics pipes and fittings intended for non-pressure
underground drainage and sewerage applications.

It is intended to be used

─ underground in the U area (more than 1 m from the building structure)

─ underground in the D area (connected to the soil and waste discharge system and buried within or
under the building structure).
It gives the associated test/assessment methods.

This standard does not cover adhesives, joint sealings and gaskets.

NOTE 1: For this standard the term "fitting" includes also the term "joint" as meant by mandate M/131.

The standard does not apply to perforated engineering drainage pipes nor to highway drainage pipes,
perforated or non-perforated.

NOTE 2: Perforated engineering drainage pipes will be the subject of another standard under preparation.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.

EN 681-1, Elastomeric seals — Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage
applications — Part 1: Vulcanized rubber

EN 681-2, Elastomeric seals — Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage
applications — Part 2: Thermoplastic elastomers

EN 681-3, Elastomeric seals — Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage
applications — Part 3: Cellular materials of vulcanised rubber

EN 681-4, Elastomeric seals — Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage
applications — Part 4: Cast polyurethane sealing elements

EN 1055, Plastics piping systems — Thermoplastics piping systems for soil and waste discharge inside
buildings — Test method for resistance to elevated temperature cycling

EN 1277, Plastics piping systems — Thermoplastics piping systems for buried non-pressure applications —
Test methods for leaktightness of elastomeric sealing ring type joints

EN 13501-1, Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 1: Classification using
test data from reaction to fire tests

EN 13823, Reaction to fire tests for building products — Building products excluding floorings exposed to the
thermal attack by a single burning item

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EN 14364, Plastics piping systems for drainage and sewerage with or without pressure — Glass-reinforced
thermosetting plastics (GRP) based on unsaturated polyester resin (UP) — Specifications for pipes, fittings
and jointsEN ISO 1167-1, Thermoplastics pipes, fittings and assemblies for the conveyance of fluids 
Determination of the resistance to internal pressure  Part 1: General method (ISO 1167-1:2006)

EN 16000, Plastics piping systems — Systems within the building structure — Mounting and fixing of
components in the test apparatus to thermal attack by a single burning item

EN ISO 3126, Plastics piping systems — Plastics components — Determination of dimensions (ISO
3126:2005)

EN ISO 9967, Plastics pipes  Determination of creep ratio (ISO 9967:1994)

EN ISO 9969, Thermoplastics pipes — Determination of ring stiffness (ISO 9969:2007)

EN ISO 13967, Thermoplastics fittings — Determination of ring stiffness

EN ISO 13968, Plastics piping and ducting systems - Thermoplastics pipes - Determination of ring flexibility
(ISO 13968:2008)

ISO 13966, Thermoplastics pipes and fittings — Nominal ring stiffnesses

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms, definitions and symbols apply.

3.1
nominal size (DN)
numeric designation of the size of a component, other than a component designated by thread size, which is a
convenient round number approximately equal to the manufacturing dimension, in millimetres (mm)

NOTE This can apply to either the internal diameter (DN/ID) or external diameter (DN/OD).

3.2
nominal outside diameter
dn
specified outside diameter, in millimetres, assigned to a nominal size DN (for thermoplastics pipes and fittings)

3.3
nominal ring stiffness (SN)
numerical designation of the ring stiffness of a pipe or fitting, which is a convenient round number indicating
the minimum required ring stiffness of the pipe or fitting

NOTE It is designated by the letters "SN" followed by the appropriate number

3.4
connection
assembly of pipe(s) and fitting(s)

4 Requirements

4.1 Reaction to fire

The contribution to fire development of products falling under the scope of this European standard is verified
according to the provisions of clause 5.1.

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Test results shall be classified according to EN 13501-1.

4.2 Maximum load for admissible deformation

4.2.1 General

NOTE The maximum load for admissible deformation is addressed as ring stiffness.

4.2.2 Ring stiffness of pipes

4.2.2.1 The ring stiffness of a thermoplastics pipe shall be determined in accordance with 5.2.1 and shall
be expressed either:

a) as SN 2, SN 4, SN 8 or SN 16 following ISO 13966, as applicable, or

b) for DN ≥ 500 as the declared minimum value based on the test, expressed in kN/m2.

4.2.2.2 The ring stiffness of a thermosetting pipe shall be determined in accordance with 5.2.2 and shall
be expressed either:

a) as SN 1250, SN 2500, SN 5000 or SN 10000, as applicable, or

b) as the declared minimum value based on the test, expressed in N/m2.

4.2.3 Ring stiffness of fittings

4.2.3.1 General

The manufacturer shall declare the ring stiffness of the fitting in accordance with 4.2.3.2 or 4.2.3.3, as
applicable.

4.2.3.2 Thermoplastics fittings

The ring stiffness of the body of thermoplastics fittings shall be expressed either:
as SN 2, SN 4, SN 8 or SN 16 following ISO 13966, as applicable, or
as the actual value obtained, expressed in kN/m2.
The ring stiffness of a fitting made from the same material and having the same wall thickness and design as
the corresponding pipe may, because of the geometry, be declared to have the same stiffness as that of the
associated pipe.

For thermoplastics fittings with structured wall the ring stiffness of bends and branches with the largest side
branch shall be determined in accordance with 5.2.3. Based on the obtained lowest value of the result other
fittings of the same design family shall be classified with the same stiffness class.

4.2.3.3 Thermosetting fittings

The ring stiffness of thermosetting fittings shall be expressed either:

a) as the nominal ring stiffness of the pipe for which the fitting is designed, in accordance with 4.2.2.2 a), or
b) as the actual value of the nominal ring stiffness SN used for the design of the fitting, where the
manufacturer shall be able to show conformity with this value.

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The ring stiffness of a fitting made from the same material and having the same wall thickness and design as
the corresponding pipe may, because of the geometry, be declared to have the same stiffness as that of the
associated pipe.

4.3 Dimensional tolerances

The manufacturer shall declare the dimensional tolerances for the connection of pipes and fittings by means
of:
c) reference to a specific European standard as given in Clause 2 or Annex A, as applicable
d) in the absence of a) reference to a specific European product specification
e) in the absence of a) and b) reference to an International standard
f) in the absence of a), b) and c) by stating the values of his own specification and associated connecting
method.
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with 5.3 and shall be within the declared tolerances.

4.4 Tightness

For products in accordance with this standard tightness is required. Pipes and fittings covered by this standard
and having passed the type testing in accordance with the evaluation of conformity clause, are deemed to be
tight.

4.4.1 Leak-tightness of elastomeric sealing ring connections of thermoplastics piping systems

The leak-tightness under deformation shall be tested in accordance with 5.4.1.1.

The leak-tightness under angular deflection shall be tested in accordance with 5.4.1.2.

In order to enable the declaration of leak-tightness of elastomeric sealing ring connections, the following
applies:
 no water leakage may occur;
 the loss of partial vacuum shall not exceed 0,03 bar (10 %).

4.4.2 Leak-tightness of connections made by using adhesive bonding or fusion techniques

Connection systems using adhesive bonding or fusion techniques are considered to be leak-tight provided the
connecting work is executed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Such instructions shall be
made available by the manufacturer.

4.4.3 Leak-tightness of connections of thermosetting piping systems

Leak-tightness of connections of thermosetting piping systems shall be tested in accordance with 5.4.2. No
leakage shall occur during the test period.

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4.5 Durability

4.5.1 Durability of material and construction of pipes and fittings related to maximum load for
deformation

4.5.1.1 General

Pipes and fittings meeting the requirements of this clause shall be deemed to have a reasonable economic
working life in use when properly installed.

NOTE 1 The piping components are expected to last at least the lifetime of the network where they are installed.

4.5.1.2 Durability of thermoplastics pipes and fittings

The durability of thermoplastics pipes and fittings is characterised as follows:

a) pipes and fittings fulfilling all material related requirements as given in one of the product standard listed in
Annex A, as applicable, shall be presumed to be durable in use;
or

b) pipes and fittings not covered by a) shall be declared to durable in use, provided they meet the durability
test in accordance with 5.5.1.1 when tested in their actual pipe form or in case of pipes with dn ≥ 400 mm
on a solid-wall pipe sample made of the actual material,
Furthermore structured-wall pipes fulfilling a) and all pipes under b) when tested in their actual pipe form in
accordance with 5.5.1.2 shall show:

 no decrease of the measured force during the test;

 no cracking in any part of the wall structure except in ends of cut structures;
 no wall delamination or other type of ruptures except possible delamination in ends of cut structures;
 no permanent buckling in any part of the structure of the pipe wall.
 a creep ratio not exceeding 4,0.

4.5.1.3 Durability of thermosetting pipes and fittings

The durability of thermosetting pipes and fittings is characterised as follows:

a) the durability of thermosetting pipes and fittings fulfilling the requirements of EN 14364 shall be presumed
to be durable in use,
or
b) when tested in their actual pipe form, pipes and fittings not covered by a) shall be declared to be durable
in use, provided they meet the durability test in accordance with 5.5.2. The minimum extrapolated 50 year
stiffness shall be 0,4 × [SN].

4.5.2 Durability of tightness of elastomeric sealing connections

The tightness of elastomeric sealing connections shall be deemed to be durable if the material used to
manufacture the sealing elements conforms to EN 681-1, EN 681-2, EN 681-3 or EN 681-4, as applicable.

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4.5.3 Durability of tightness after elevated temperature cycling test of pipes and fittings for area D

The tightness after elevated temperature cycling of pipes and fittings used for D area shall be tested in
accordance with 5.5.3. The connections between pipes and/or fittings shall not show any leakage before and
after the test.

4.6 Release of dangerous substances

The products covered by this standard shall not contain or release any of the substances considered
dangerous according to the existing national provisions.

5 Test methods

5.1 Reaction to fire

The reaction to fire is tested according to the applicable test methods.

When tested in accordance with EN 13823 (SBI test), the mounting and fixing conditions of the samples to be
tested shall be in accordance with EN 16000.

5.2 Maximum load for admissible deformation

5.2.1 Ring stiffness of thermoplastics pipes

For thermoplastics pipes the ring stiffness shall be determined by testing in accordance with EN ISO 9969.

5.2.2 Ring stiffness of thermosetting pipe

For thermosetting pipes the pipe stiffness shall be determined by testing in accordance with EN 14364.

5.2.3 Ring stiffness of thermoplastics fittings

For injection-moulded thermoplastics fittings with structured wall the ring stiffness of bends and branches shall
be determined by testing in accordance with EN ISO 13967.

5.3 Dimensional tolerances

The dimensions shall be measured in accordance with EN ISO 3126.

5.4 Tightness

5.4.1 Tightness of thermoplastics ring seal socket connections

5.4.1.1 Tightness under deformation

For the determination of the tightness of connections under deformation the following method shall be applied:

EN 1277:2003, Condition B, using the following test parameters:

 test temperature (23 ± 5) °C,
 spigot deflection 10 % (not applied in cases where this side cannot be deflected due to the design,
e.g. certain types of fittings),

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 socket deflection 5 % (not applied in cases where this side cannot be deflected due to the design,
e.g. certain types of fittings),

and subsequently:
 water pressure 0,05 bar;
 water pressure 0,5 bar;
 air pressure −0,3 bar.

5.4.1.2 Tightness under angular deflection

For the determination of the tightness of connections under angular deflection the following method shall be
applied:

EN 1277:2003, Condition C, using the following test parameters:

 test temperature (23 ± 5) °C;
 angular deflection for: dn ≤ 315 mm: 2°,
315 mm < dn ≤ 630 mm: 1,5°,

dn > 630 mm: 1°

and subsequently:
 water pressure 0,05 bar;
 water pressure 0,5 bar;
 air pressure −0,3 bar.

5.4.2 Tightness of thermosetting connections

For thermosetting pipe connections tests referenced in EN 14364 shall be applied, depending on the type of
connection.

5.5 Durability

5.5.1 Thermoplastics pipes

5.5.1.1 Material durability

The long-term strain resistance of pipes according to 4.5.1.2 b) shall be tested in accordance with EN ISO
1167-1 using one pipe sample of the actual pipe under the conditions given in Table 1. For a pipe range with
smallest diameter dn ≥ 400 mm a pipe sample (solid-wall or structured-wall) with at least dn = 250 mm and an
inner wall thickness of maximum 5 mm may be used.

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Table 1 — Test parameters for evaluation of the durability of thermoplastics materials

Characteristic PVC-U PE, PP, others

Type of end cap Any solution for closure of the ends is permitted
Testing time 8 760 h (1 year) 8 760 h (1 year)
Test pressure 0,5 bar 0,5 bar
Test temperature 60 ºC 80 ºC
Type of test Water-in-air or water-in-water Water-in-air or water-in-water
Orientation Free Free
Sampling Free Free

5.5.1.2 Construction durability

The ring flexibility of pipes shall be tested in accordance with EN ISO 13968 using a deflection of 20 %.

The creep ratio of pipes shall be determined in accordance with EN ISO 9967.

5.5.2 Thermosetting pipes (creep ring stiffness)

The long-term creep ring stiffness shall be determined by conducting testing according to EN 14364 using the
parameters given in 5.2.2 of that standard, as applicable.

5.5.3 Tightness after elevated temperature cycling

The tightness after elevated temperature cycling shall be determined in accordance with EN 1055.

6 Evaluation of conformity

6.1 General

The compliance of pipes and fittings to the requirements of this standard and with the declared values
(including classes) shall be demonstrated by:
 initial type testing;
 factory production control by the manufacturer, including product assessment.
The manufacturer shall always retain the overall control and shall have the necessary means to take
responsibility for the product.

6.2 Initial Type Testing ─ Type Testing

6.2.1 General

Initial Type Testing and Type testing shall be performed to demonstrate compliance with this European
standard.

All essential characteristics for which the manufacturer declares performances, are subject to Initial Type
Testing, In addition, the need to perform Type Tests applies to all other characteristics included in a standard
when the manufacturer claims compliance unless the standard gives provisions (e.g. use of previously
existing data, CWFT and conventionally accepted performance) for declaring performances without
performing tests.

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For the purposes of testing, the manufacturer's products may be grouped into families, where it is considered
that the results for one or more characteristics from any one product within the family are representative for
that same characteristics for all products within that same family.

NOTE 1 Products may be in different families for different characteristics.

NOTE 2 Type groups are not used for thermosetting piping components.

For type testing the following grouping applies:

a) Size groups for pipes and fittings as given in Table 2.
Table 2 — Size groups

Range of nominal diameters, dn

Size group
for thermoplastics material
1 dn ≤ 200
2 200 < dn ≤ 500

3 dn > 500

b) Type groups for thermoplastics piping components as given in Table 3.

Table 3 — Type groups

Type group Thermoplastics piping components

1 Bends
2 Branches
3 Other fittings

In addition, Type Tests or Initial Type Testing shall be performed for all characteristics included in the
standard for which the manufacturer declares performances:

— at the beginning of the production of a new or modified pipe or fitting design, the raw material or supplier
of the components;

— at the beginning of a new or modified method of production (where this may affect the stated properties);
or
they shall be repeated for the appropriate characteristic(s), whenever a change occurs in the pipe and fitting
design, in the raw material or in the supplier of the components, or in the production process (subject to the
definition of a family), which would affect significantly one or more of the characteristics.

This is not applicable for routine in-process adjustment and extension of the product range (see Table 4).

A change of supplier of a material or stabiliser does not lead to a change in performance if the chemical
composition remains the same.

Material modifications within certain limits are not considered a change of material. Guidance for these limits
can be found in the standards listed in Annex B.

Tests previously performed in accordance with the provisions of this standard, respectively standards as listed
in Annex A, may be taken into account provided that they were made to the same or a more rigorous test

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method, under the same system of attestation of conformity on the same product or products of similar design,
construction and functionality, such that the results are applicable to the product in question.

Products marked in accordance with appropriate harmonised European specifications may be presumed to
have the performances stated with that marking, although this does not replace the responsibility of the plastic
pipe and fitting designer to ensure that the plastic piping system as a whole is correctly designed and its
components products have the necessary performance values to meet the design.

6.2.2 Test samples, testing and compliance criteria

The initial type testing of the characteristics according to Clause 4 shall be performed in accordance with the
sampling procedure given under type tests (TT) of the applicable product specific standards for assessment of
conformity as given in Annex B. If the standard does not contain one or more of the characteristics, then
testing as given in Table 4 shall apply.

For products where no such standard exists Table 4 shall apply.

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Table 4 — Type testing of pipes and fittings

Requirement Testing relevant to a
clause of this Sampling procedure (minimum Compliance
Characteristics I M E
European sampling) criteria
standard
b b c
Reaction to fire 4.1 + + — Once/compound or formulation Pass/fail

Maximum load for 4.2 Pass/fail

admissible deformation
- pipes + + + One pipe sample/size group/SN
class for each material
- thermoplastics fittings + + + once/size/fitting group 1 (largest
angle of bend of the size) and 2
(45° branch)
Dimensional tolerances 4.3 + — + One sample/ size/SN class Pass/fail

d
Tightness 4.4 + — + One sample/ size group/joint Pass/fail
design
e
Durability 4.5 Pass/fail
f
- ring flexibility + + + One pipe sample/size group/SN
f
- creep ratio + + + class for each material
- material durability + + — According to 5.4.1.1 per material
- tightness after elevated + + According to 5.5.3 per system
temperature cycling g
a I is initial type test in case of new system;
M is change of material;
E is extension of the product range with new size group or type group;
+ denotes testing relevant for the characteristic-occurrence-combination.
b Only obligatory if subject to regulatory requirements applicable in the place of use (see also Table ZA.2).
c In case of single burning item (SBI) test the preferred vertical dimension is 110 mm and the preferred horizontal dimension is 40 mm, which
will then be representative for all dimensions (see also clause 5.1).
d Only in case of dimension extension.
e The durability tests are required if the material does not meet the material requirements given in one of the product standards listed in Annex
A.
f Ring flexibility test and determination of creep ratio applies to all structured-wall pipes of thermoplastics.
g Only for pipes and fittings DN ≤ 200 intended for use in D area.

6.2.3 Test reports

All Type Tests and/or Initial Type Tests and their results shall be documented in test reports.
All test reports shall be retained by the manufacturer for at least 10 years after the last date of production of
the pipes and fittings to which they relate.

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6.3 Factory production control (FPC)

6.3.1 General

The manufacturer shall establish, document and maintain an FPC system to ensure that the products placed
on the market comply with the declared performance of the characteristics.

The FPC system shall consist of written procedures, regular inspections and tests and/or assessments and
the use of the results to control raw and other incoming materials or components, equipment, the production
process and the product.

All the elements, requirements and provisions adopted by the manufacturer shall be documented in a
systematic manner in the form of written policies and procedures.

This production control system documentation shall ensure a common understanding of conformity evaluation
and enable the achievement of the required product characteristics and the effective operation of the
production control system to be checked.

Factory production control therefore brings together operational techniques and all measures allowing
maintenance and control of the compliance of the product with this European standard.

6.3.2 Requirements

6.3.2.1 General requirements

The manufacturer is responsible for organizing the effective implementation of the FPC system.

Tasks and responsibilities in the production control organization shall be documented and this documentation
shall be kept up-to-date.

The responsibility, authority and the relationship between personnel that manages, performs or verifies work
affecting product conformity, shall be defined. This applies in particular to personnel that needs to initiate
actions preventing product non-conformities from occurring, actions in case of non-conformities and to identify
and register product conformity problems. Personnel performing work affecting product conformity shall be
competent on the basis of appropriate education, training, skills and experience for which records shall be
maintained.

In each factory the manufacturer may delegate the action to a person having the necessary authority to:

 identify procedures to demonstrate conformity of the product at appropriate stages;

 identify and record any instance of non-conformity;
 identify procedures to correct instances of non-conformity.
The manufacturer shall draw up and keep up-to-date documents defining the factory production control.

The manufacturer's documentation and procedures should be appropriate to the product and manufacturing
process.

The FPC system should achieve an appropriate level of confidence in the conformity of the product. This
involves:

a) the preparation of documented procedures and instructions relating to factory production control
operations, in accordance with the requirements of the technical specification to which reference is
made;

b) the effective implementation of these procedures and instructions;

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c) the recording of these operations and their results;

d) the use of these results to correct any deviations, repair the effects of such deviations, treat any resulting
instances of non-conformity and, if necessary, revise the FPC to rectify the cause of non-conformity.

Where subcontracting takes place, the manufacturer shall retain the overall control of the product and ensure
that he receives all the information that is necessary to fulfill his responsibilities according to this European
Standard.

If the manufacturer has part of the product designed, manufactured, assembled, packed, processed and/or
labeled by subcontracting, the FPC of the subcontractor may be taken into account, where appropriate for the
product in question.

The manufacturer who subcontracts all of his activities may in no circumstances pass these responsibilities on
to a subcontractor.
NOTE: Manufacturers having an FPC system, which complies with EN ISO 9000 series [3] standard and which addresses
the requirements of this European standard are recognized as satisfying the FPC requirements of the Council Directive
89/106/EEC.

6.3.2.2 Equipment

6.3.2.2.1 Testing

All weighing, measuring and testing equipment shall be calibrated or verified and regularly inspected
according to documented procedures, frequencies and criteria.

6.3.2.2.2 Manufacturing

All equipment used in the manufacturing process shall be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure use,
wear or failure does not cause inconsistency in the manufacturing process.

6.3.2.3 Raw materials and components

The specifications of all incoming raw materials and components shall be documented, as shall the inspection
scheme for ensuring their compliance. In case supplied kit components are used, the attestation of conformity
level of the component shall be that given in the appropriate harmonised technical specification for that
component.

6.3.2.4 Design process

The factory production control system shall document the various stages in the design of the products, identify
the checking procedure and those individuals responsible for all stages of design.

During the design process itself, a record shall be kept of all checks, their results, and any corrective actions
taken.

This record shall be sufficiently detailed and accurate to demonstrate that all stages of the design phase, and
all checks, have been carried out satisfactorily

6.3.2.5 Traceability and marking

Individual products and product batches shall be identifiable and traceable with regard to their production
origin. The manufacturer shall have written procedures ensuring that processes related to affixing traceability
codes and/or markings (see ZA.3) are inspected regularly.

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6.3.2.6 Control during manufacturing process

The manufacturer shall plan and carry out production under controlled conditions.

6.3.2.7 Product testing and evaluation

The manufacturer shall establish procedures to ensure that the stated values of the characteristics he
declares are maintained.
The FPC of the characteristics according to Clause 4 shall be performed in accordance with the sampling
procedure given under batch release tests (BRT) of the applicable product specific standards for assessment
of conformity as given in Annex B. If the standard does not contain one or more of the characteristics or if no
such standard exists, then testing as given in Table 5 shall apply.

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Table 5 — Factory production control of pipes and fittings

Requirement Test method
Minimum sampling
clause of this
Essential characteristics frequency/production Acceptance
European
line
Standard
a
Reaction to fire Identification of compound or See
4.1 formulation Once/batch classification in
EN 13501-1
Maximum load for Pass/fail
admissible deformation
a) thermoplastics pipes a) For solid-wall through
control of dimensions
4.2 Once/start-up
For structured wall:
EN ISO 9969
b) thermosetting pipes b) EN 14364
c) fittings c) Control of dimensions
Dimensional tolerances EN ISO 3126 or according to
manufacturer's quality plan
Thermoplastics pipes
- mean outside diameter Once/8 h
- wall thickness Once/8 h
4.3 Pass/fail
- length of pipe Once/8 h
- socket dimensions Once/8 h
Thermosetting pipes Once/batch
Fittings Once/batch
Tightness Indirect testing by measuring
4.4 Pass/fail
of dimensions
Durability 4.5 Through control of material Once/batch
- ring flexibility
+ for structured-wall: EN ISO
13968 Once/start-up Pass/fail

- creep ratio Through control of material Once/batch

4.5
Durabliity of elastomeric Indirect testing by measuring Once/batch
sealing connection 4.5.3 of dimensions and control of Pass/fail
material
- elevated temperature test
a Only obligatory if subject to regulatory requirements applicable in the place of use.

6.3.2.8 Non-complying products

The manufacturer shall have written procedures which specify how non-complying products shall be dealt
with.

Any such events shall be recorded as they occur and these records shall be kept for the period defined in the
manufacturer’s written procedures.

6.3.2.9 Corrective action

The manufacturer shall have documented procedures that instigate action to eliminate the cause of non-
conformities in order to prevent recurrence.

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6.3.2.10 Handling, storage and packaging

The manufacturer shall have procedures providing methods of product handling and shall provide suitable
storage areas preventing damage or deterioration.

6.3.3 Product specific requirements

The FPC system shall:

 address this European Standard

and
 ensure that the products placed on the market comply with the stated performance characteristics.

The FPC system shall include a product specific FPC, which identifies procedures to demonstrate compliance
of the product at appropriate stages, i.e.:

a) the controls and tests to be carried out prior to and/or during manufacture according to a frequency laid
down in the FPC test plan,

and/or

b) the verifications and tests to be carried out on finished products according to a frequency laid down in the
FPC test plan.

If the manufacturer uses only finished products, the operations under b) shall lead to an equivalent level of
compliance of the product as if FPC had been carried out during the production.

If the manufacturer carries out parts of the production himself, the operations under b) may be reduced and
partly replaced by operations under a). Generally, the more parts of the production that are carried out by the
manufacturer, the more operations under b) may be replaced by operations under a).

In any case the operation shall lead to an equivalent level of compliance of the product as if FPC had been
carried out during the production.
NOTE Depending on the specific case, it can be necessary to carry out the operations referred to under a) and b),
only the operations under a) or only those under b).

The operations under a) refer to the intermediate states of the product as on manufacturing machines and
their adjustment, and measuring equipment etc. These controls and tests and their frequency shall be chosen
based on product type and composition, the manufacturing process and its complexity, the sensitivity of
product features to variations in manufacturing parameters etc.

The manufacturer shall establish and maintain records that provide evidence that the production has been
sampled and tested. These records shall show clearly whether the production has satisfied the defined
acceptance criteria and shall be available for at least three years.

Where the product fails to satisfy the acceptance measures, the provisions for non-conforming products shall
apply, the necessary corrective action shall immediately be taken and the products or batches not conforming
shall be isolated and properly identified.

Once the fault has been corrected, the test or verification in question shall be repeated.

The results of controls and tests shall be properly recorded. The product description, date of manufacture, test
method adopted, test results and acceptance criteria shall be entered in the records under the signature of the
person responsible for the control/test.

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With regard to any control result not meeting the requirements of this European standard, the corrective
measures taken to rectify the situation (e.g. a further test carried out, modification of manufacturing process,
throwing away or putting right of product) shall be indicated in the records.

Individual products or batches of products and the related manufacturing documentation shall be completely
identifiable and retraceable.

6.3.4 Procedure for modifications

If modifications are made to the product, production process or FPC system that could affect any of the
product characteristics required by this standard, then all the characteristics for which the manufacturer
declares performance, which may be affected by the modification, shall be subject to Initial Type Testing/Type
Testing, except as described in 6.2.1 and 6.3.5.

Where relevant, a re-assessment of the factory and of the FPC system shall be performed for those aspects,
which may be affected by the modification.
All assessments and their results shall be documented in a report.

6.3.5 One-off products, pre-production products (e.g. prototypes) and products produced in very low
quantities

Products produced as a one-off, prototypes assessed before full production is established, and products
produced in very low quantities (less than 20 per year) shall be assessed as follows:
rd
For initial type assessment, the provisions of 6.2.1, 3 paragraph apply, together with provisions of Table 4,
with the following exceptions:

 for reaction to fire the classification of other products made out of the same compound or formulation may
be used;
 durability may not be tested. Nevertheless the manufacturer shall declare the ring stiffness of its product
according to the geometrical design and the used compound or formulation.
The FPC system of one-off products and products produced in very low quantities shall ensure that raw
materials and/or components are sufficient for the product; the provisions of Table 5 applying only where
appropriate. The manufacturer shall maintain records allowing traceability of the product.

The manufacturer shall maintain records allowing traceability of the product.

For prototypes, where the intention is to move to series production, the initial inspection of the factory and
FPC shall be carried out before the production is already running and/or before the FPC is already in practice.
The following shall be assessed:
 the FPC-documentation; and

 the factory.

In the initial assessment of the factory and FPC it shall be verified:

a) that all resources necessary for the achievement of the product characteristics required by this European
standard will be available, and

b) that the FPC-procedures in accordance with the FPC-documentation will be implemented and followed in
practice, and

c) that procedures are in place to demonstrate that the factory production processes can produce a product
complying with the requirements of this European Standard and that the product will be the same as the
initial type testing samples, for which compliance with this European Standard has been verified.
Once series production is fully established, the provisions of clause 6.3 shall apply.

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Annex A
(informative)

Product standards for buried non-pressure piping systems in plastics

materials for drainage and sewerage

EN 1401-1, Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage — Unplasticized
poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) — Part 1: Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system

EN 1852-1, Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage — Polypropylene
(PP) — Part 1: Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system

EN 12666-1, Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage — Polyethylene
(PE) — Part 1: Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system

EN 13476-1, Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage — Structured-
wall piping systems of unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE)
— Part 1: General requirements and performance characteristics

EN 13476-2, Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage — Structured-
wall piping systems of unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE)
— Part 2: Specifications for pipes and fittings with smooth internal and external surface and the system, Type
A

EN 13476-3, Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage — Structured-
wall piping systems of unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE)
— Part 3: Specifications for pipes and fittings with smooth internal and profiled external surface and the
system, Type B

EN 13598-1, Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage — Unplasticized
poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) — Part 1: Specifications for ancillary
fittings including shallow inspection chambers

EN 13598-2, Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage — Unplasticized
poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) — Part 1: Specifications for manholes
and inspection chambers in traffic areas and deep underground installations

EN 14364, Plastics piping systems for drainage and sewerage with or without pressure — Glass-reinforced
thermosetting plastics (GRP) based on unsaturated polyester resin (UP) — Specifications for pipes, fittings
and joints

EN 14758-1, Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage — Polypropylene
with mineral modifiers (PP-MD) — Part 1: Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system

NOTE This listing represents the situation at the time this document was published. It can be amended once
new standards are developed.

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Annex B
(informative)

Standards for assessment of conformity for non-pressure drainage and

sewerage systems in plastics materials buried in ground

ENV 1401-2:2000, Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage —
Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) — Part 2: Guidance for assessment of conformity

CEN/TS 1852-2:2009, Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage —
Polypropylene (PP) — Part 2: Guidance for assessment of conformity

CEN/TS 12666-2:2005, Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage —
Polyethylene (PE) — Part 2: Guidance for assessment of conformity

CEN/TS 13476-4:2008, Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage —
Structured-wall piping systems of unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and
polyethylene (PE) — Part 4: Guidance for assessment of conformity

CEN/TS 14632:2006, Plastics piping systems for drainage, sewerage and water supply under pressure and
non-pressure — Glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) based on unsaturated polyester resin (UP) —
Guidance for the assessment of conformity

CEN/TS 14758-2:2006, Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage —
Polypropylene with mineral modifiers (PP-MD) — Part 2: Guidance for the assessment of conformity

NOTE This listing represents the situation at the time this document was published. It can be amended once new
standards are developed.

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Annex ZA
(informative)

Clauses of this European Standard addressing the

provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive

ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics

This European Standard has been prepared under Mandate M/131 "Pipes, tanks and ancillaries not in contact
with water intended for human consumption" given to CEN by the European Commission and the European
Free Trade Association.

The clauses of this European Standard shown in this annex meet the requirements of the mandate given
under the EU Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC).

Compliance with these clauses confers a presumption of fitness of pipes and fittings covered by this annex for
their intended uses indicated herein; reference shall be made to the information accompanying the CE
marking.

WARNING: Other requirements and other EU Directives, not affecting the fitness of intended use, can be applicable to
plastics pipes and fittings falling within the scope of this European Standard.
NOTE 1 In addition to any specific clauses relating to dangerous substances contained in this standard, there may be
other requirements applicable to the products falling within its scope (e.g. transposed European legislation and national
laws, regulations and administrative provisions). In order to meet the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive,
these requirements need also to be complied with, when and where they apply.

NOTE 2 An informative database of European and national provisions on dangerous substances is available at the
Construction web site on EUROPA
(accessed through http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/construction/internal/dangsub/dangmain.htm ).

This annex establishes the conditions for the CE marking of pipes and fittings, intended for the uses indicated
in Table ZA.1 and Table ZA.2 and shows the relevant clauses applicable.

This annex has the same scope as the relevant part in Clause 1 of this standard related to the aspect covered
by the mandate and is defined by Table ZA.1 and Table ZA.2.

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Table ZA.1 — Relevant clauses for thermoplastics pipes and fittings

Construction Product: Pipes and fittings made of thermoplastics materials

Intended uses: Non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage

Essential characteristics Requirement Levels Notes

and clauses of and/or
this standard classes
Reaction to fire 4.1 A1 to F See classification in
EN 13501-1
Maximum load for admissible deformation 4.2.2.1 - Pass/fail
2
Ring stiffness [kN/m ]
Dimensional tolerances 4.3 - Pass/fail
Tightness: Gas and liquid 4.4.1 and 4.4.2 - Pass/fail
Durability related to material and 4.5.1.2 - Pass/fail
construction
Durability related to tightness of elastomeric 4.5.2 - Pass/fail
sealing connections

Table ZA.2 — Relevant clauses for thermosetting pipes and fittings

Construction Product: Pipes and fittings made of thermosetting materials

Intended uses: Non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage

Essential characteristics Requirement Levels Notes

and clauses of and/or
this standard classes
Reaction to fire 4.1 A1 to F See classification in
EN 13501-1
Maximum load for admissible deformation 4.2.2.2 None Pass/fail
2
Ring stiffness [N/m ]
Dimensional tolerances 4.3 None Pass/fail
Tightness: Gas and liquid 4.4.3 None Pass/fail
Durability related to material and 4.5.1.3 None Pass/fail
construction

The requirement on a certain characteristic is not applicable in those Member States (MSs) where there are
no regulatory requirements on that characteristic for the intended use of the product. In this case,
manufacturers placing their products on the market of these MSs are not obliged to determine nor declare the
performance of their products with the regard to this characteristic and the option "No performance
determined" (NPD) in the information accompanying the CE marking (see ZA.3) may be used. The NPD
option may not be used, however, for durability and where the characteristic is subject to a threshold level.

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ZA.2 Procedure for attestation of conformity of plastics pipes and fittings

ZA.2.1 System of attestation of conformity
The system of attestation of conformity of plastics pipes and fittings indicated in Table ZA.1 and Table ZA.2,
established by EC Decision (1999/472/EC and amendment 2001/596/EC) as given in Annex III of the
mandate M/131 for pipes, tanks and ancillaries not in contact with water intended for human consumption, is
shown in Table ZA.3 for the indicated intended use and relevant levels or classes.

Table ZA.3 — System of attestation of conformity

Products Intended use Level or class Attestation of conformity

(1) (1) (1)
Pipes and Non-pressure piping systems A1 , A2 , B and 1a
(1)
fittings for underground drainage C
and sewerage subject to fire (2) (2) (2) (2)
A1 , A2 , B , C ,
regulations 3a
D and E
(A1 to E)
(3)
and F 4a

Non-pressure piping systems

for underground drainage
- 4a
and sewerage not subject to
fire regulations
(1)
Products/materials for which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the reaction to
fire classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material).
(2)
Products/materials not covered by footnote (1).
(3)
Products/materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. products/materials of Class A1 according to
Commission Decision 96/603/EC, as amended).
a System 3: See Directive 89/106/EEC (CPD) Annex III.2 (ii), second possibility
System 4, See Directive 89/106/EEC (CPD) Annex III.2 (ii), third possibility.

The attestation of conformity of plastics pipes, fittings and joints indicated in Table ZA.1 and Table ZA.2, as
applicable, shall be according to the evaluation of conformity procedures indicated in Table ZA.4 resulting
from the application of the clauses of this European Standard indicated therein.

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Table ZA.4 — Assignment of evaluation of conformity tasks for pipes and

fittings under system 1

Evaluation of conformity
Tasks Content of task
clauses to apply
Parameters related to
essential characteristics of
Factory production
Table ZA.1 or Table ZA.2 6.3
control (FPC)
relevant for the intended use
Tasks under the which are declared
responsibility of
the manufacturer Further testing of Essential characteristics of
samples taken at the Table ZA.1 or Table ZA.2
factory according to relevant for the intended use 6.2
the prescribed test which are declared
plan
Initial type testing Reaction to fire 6.2
Initial inspection of
Task under the Reaction to fire 6.2
factory and of FPC
responsibility of
the product Continuous
certification body surveillance, Reaction to fire and
6.2
assessment and documentation of FPC
approval of FPC
NOTE The factory production control procedures for reaction to fire to be carried out by the manufacturer may
be determined by agreement with the notified body.

Table ZA.5 — Assignment of evaluation of conformity tasks for pipes and

fittings under system 3

Evaluation of
Tasks Content of task conformity clauses to
apply
Parameters related to
Tasks under the essential characteristics of
Factory production Table ZA.1 or Table ZA.2
responsibility of 6.3
control (FPC) relevant for the intended use
the manufacturer
which are declared

Tasks under the

responsibility of
Initial type testing Reaction to fire 6.2
a notified
laboratory

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Table ZA.6 — Assignment of evaluation of conformity tasks for

pipes and fittings under system 4

Tasks Content of task Evaluation of conformity

clauses to apply

Parameters related to essential

Factory production characteristics of Table ZA.1 or
6.3
control (FPC) Table ZA.2 relevant for the
Tasks for the intended use
manufacturer Essential characteristics of
Table ZA.1 or Table ZA.2 relevant
Initial type testing 6.2
for the intended use which are
declared

ZA.2.2 EC Declaration of conformity

In case of products with system 1: When compliance with the conditions of this annex is achieved, the
certification body shall draw up the EC Certificate of conformity, which entitles the manufacturer to affix the CE
marking. The EC certificate of conformity shall include:

 name, address and identification number of the certification body;

 name and address of the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA, and
place of production;

NOTE 1 The manufacturer may also be the person responsible for placing the product onto the EEA market, if he
takes responsibility for CE marking.

 description of the product (type, identification, use, ...);

 provisions to which the product conforms (i.e. Annex ZA of this EN);

 particular conditions applicable to the use of the product (e.g. provisions for use under certain conditions);

 number of the certificate;

 conditions of validity of the certificate, where applicable;

 name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the certificate.

In case of products under system 3: When compliance with the conditions of this annex is achieved, the
manufacturer or his agent established in the EEA shall draw up and retain the EC Declaration of conformity,
which entitles the manufacturer to affix the CE marking. This EC declaration of conformity shall include:

 name and address of the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA, and
place of production;

NOTE 2 The manufacturer may also be the person responsible for placing the product onto the EEA market, if he
takes responsibility for CE marking.

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 description of the product (type, identification, use,...), and a copy of the information accompanying the
CE marking;

NOTE 3 Where some of the information required for the declaration is already given in the CE marking information,
it does not need to be repeated.

 provisions to which the product conforms (i.e. Annex ZA of this EN), and a reference to the initial type test
report(s) and factory production control records (if appropriate);

 particular conditions applicable to the use of the product, (e.g. provisions for use under certain
conditions);

 name and address of the notified laboratory(ies);

 name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the declaration on behalf of the
manufacturer or his authorised representative.

In case of products under system 4: When compliance with this annex is achieved, the manufacturer or his
agent established in the EEA shall draw up and retain the EC Declaration of conformity, which entitles the
manufacturer or his agent to affix the CE marking. This EC declaration of conformity shall include:

 name and address of the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA, and the
place of production;

NOTE 4 The manufacturer may also be the person responsible for placing the product onto the EEA market, if he
takes responsibility for CE marking.

 description of the product (type, identification, use, …), and a copy of the information accompanying the
CE marking;

NOTE 5 Where some of the information required for the declaration is already given in the CE marking information,
it does not need to be repeated.

 provisions to which the product conforms (Annex ZA of this EN) and a reference to the initial type test
report(s) and factory production control records (if appropriate);
 particular conditions applicable to the use of the product (e.g. provisions for use under certain conditions);
 name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the declaration on behalf of the
manufacturer or of his authorised representative.
The above mentioned EC declaration of conformity or the EC certificate of conformity shall be presented in the
official language(s) or languages accepted in the Member State in which the product is to be used.

ZA.3 CE marking and labelling

ZA 3.1 CE marking requirements
The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the EEA is responsible for the affixing of
the CE-marking. The CE-marking symbol to affix shall be in accordance with Directive 93/68/EEC and shall be
shown on the pipes, on the packaging of the fittings, or on the accompanying commercial documents e.g. a
delivery note.

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The following information shall accompany the CE marking symbol:

 identification number of the certification body (only for products under system 1);
 name or identifying mark and registered address of the manufacturer (see Note 1 in ZA.2.2);
 the last two digits of the year in which the CE marking was affixed;
 number of the EC Certificate of conformity or factory production control certificate (if relevant);
 reference to this European Standard;
— description of the product: generic name, material, dimensions, ... and intended use (may be by code or
by reference to a specification);
— information on those relevant essential characteristics listed in Table ZA.1 or Table ZA.2 which are to be
declared:
 declared values and, where relevant, level or class (including “pass” for pass/fail requirements,
where necessary) to declare for each essential characteristic as indicated in the column "Notes" in
Table ZA.1 or Table ZA.2;
 “No performance determined” for essential characteristics which the manufacturer does not intend to
declare;
 as an alternative, a standard designation which shows some or all of the relevant characteristics
(where the designation covers only some characteristics, it will need to be supplemented with
declared values for other characteristics as above).
The "No performance determined" (NPD) option may not be used for durability and where the characteristic is
subject a threshold level. Otherwise, the NPD option may be used when and where the characteristic, for a
given intended use, is not subject to regulatory requirements in the Member State of destination.

Figure ZA.1 gives an example of the reduced information to be given on the pipes.

Í CE conformity marking, consisting of the “CE”-symbol given in

Directive 93/68/EEC.

Any Co Í Name or identifying mark of the manufacturer

10 Í Last two digits of the year in which the marking was affixed

PVC-U Í Product material

DN 250 – SN 8 Í Dimension and stiffness class

Figure ZA.1 — Example of CE marking information on pipes

Figure ZA.2 gives an example of the reduced information to be given on the fitting packaging.

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Í CE conformity marking, consisting of the “CE”-symbol given in

Directive 93/68/EEC.
01234 Í Identification number of the certification body (where
relevant, see NOTE 2)
Any Co Ltd., PO Box 21, B-1050 Brussels Í Name or identifying mark and registered address of the
manufacturer

10 Í Last two digits of the year in which the marking was affixed

EN 15013 Í Number of this European Standard

160/110 - 45° Branch – PP Í Product name and material

dn 110 – SN 8 Í Dimension and stiffness class

Í Intended use (may be by code or by reference to a

Sewer
specification). For guidance see CEN/TR 15438:2007 [4]

Figure ZA.2 — Example of CE marking information on fitting packaging

Figure ZA.3 gives an example of the complete information to be given on the commercial documents for pipes
and fittings.

Í CE marking, consisting of the “CE”-symbol given in Directive

93/68/EEC.
01234 Í Identificationnumber of the certification body
(where relevant, see NOTE 2)
Any Co Ltd., PO Box 21, B-1050 Brussels Í Name or identifying mark and registered address of the
manufacturer

10 Í Last two digits of the year in which the marking was affixed
Í

01234-CPD-00234 EC Certificate of conformity number (where relevant

see NOTE 3)

EN 15013 Í Number of this European Standard

Pipe – PVC-U Í Product name and material

DN 250 – SN 8 Í Dimension and stiffness class

Sewer Í Intended use (may be by code or by reference to a

specification). For guidance see CEN/TR 15438:2007 [4]
Ring stiffness Pass Í Information on essential characteristics
Dimensional tolerances (EN 1401-1) Pass
Tightness of joints Pass
Durability Pass

Figure ZA.3 — Example of CE marking information on commercial documents

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NOTE 1 For large sized fittings (DN ≥ 160) the packaging marking may be placed directly on the fitting.

NOTE 2 The identification of the notified body is only relevant for systems 1.

NOTE 3 Reference to the EC Certificate of conformity number shall only be made under systems 1

In addition to any specific information relating to dangerous substances, the product should also be accompanied, when
and where required and in the appropriate form, by documentation listing any other legislation on dangerous substances
for which compliance is claimed, together with any information required by that legislation..

NOTE 4 European legislation without national derogations need not be mentioned.

NOTE 5 Affixing the CE marking symbol means, if a product is subject to more than one directive, that it complies with
all applicable directives.

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Bibliography

[1] prEN 15229, Plastics piping systems  Piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and
sewerage  Performance requirements for thermoplastics manholes and inspection chambers

[2] prEN 15383, Plastics piping systems for drainage and sewerage - Glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics
(GRP) based on polyester resin (UP) - Manholes, inspection chambers and ancillary fittings

[3] EN ISO 9000 series, Quality management systems — Requirements

[4] CEN/TR 15438:2007, Plastics piping systems  Guidance for coding of products and their intended uses

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