Thermoplastics pipes and associated fittings for hot and cold water for domestic purposes and heating installations in buildings Specification for cross-linked polyethylene (PE-X) pipes and associated fittings

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

07-24-2006

Language(s)

English

Published date

10-30-2001

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Materials
4 PE-X pipes
5 Fittings for PE-X pipes
6 Marking and associated information
Annex A (normative) Method of test for the degree
        of cross-linking
Annex B (normative) Method of test for resistance to
        pull-out of assembled joints
Annex C (informative) Guidance on quality control
        testing

Gives requirements for cross-linked polyethylene (pe-x) pipes and associated fittings intended for the conveyance of cold water, including drinking water, and heated water, for use in domestic hot and cold water distribution and heating installations within buildings.

Committee	PRI/88
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes BS 7291-3(1990) and 00/122109 DC. (11/2001)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	16
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
Supersedes	BS 7291-3:1990

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