BS 7291-1:2006

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Thermoplastics pipes and associated fittings for hot and cold water for domestic purposes and heating installations in buildings General requirements

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

30-04-2010

Language(s)

English

Published date

24-07-2006

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Performance
5 Dimensions
6 Performance
7 Marking and associated information
Annex A (normative) Test for minimum failure time
Annex B (normative) Method of test for hydrostatic pressure
                      resistance of fittings
Annex C (normative) Method of test for resistance to thermal
                      cycling
Annex D (normative) Method of test for resistance to cyclic
                      pressure shock
Annex E (normative) Method for determination of permeability
                      to oxygen
Annex F (informative) Guidance on factory control procedures
Bibliography

Describes general requirements and methods of test for thermoplastics pipes and associated fittings intended for use within buildings for the conveyance of water under pressure, for distribution of hot and cold water, including drinking water, and for circulation of hot water for heating purposes.

Committee	PRI/88/2
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes BS 7291-1(2001) and 05/30111064 DC (07/2006)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	30
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS 7291-1:2010+A1:2023

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