What is BS EN 1254-1:2021 about?
This is the first in a nine-part series of European standards on copper and copper alloy plumbing fittings. BS EN 1254-1 specifies end feed fittings, integral solder and integral brazing ring fitting ends.
Who is BS EN 1254-1:2021 for?
- Material suppliers
- Fitting manufacturers
- Wholesalers
- Architects
- Building project engineers
- Installers (plumbers)
- Customers
What does BS EN 1254-1:2021 cover?
It specifies product characteristics, assessment methods, test result compliance criteria and a designation system for fittings with ends for capillary soldering or capillary brazing for connecting with copper tubes of the types specified in e.g. BS EN 1057, BS EN 13348, BS EN 13349, BS EN 12735-1, BS EN 12735-2 etc. For the purposes of joining copper tubes, the fitting ends have a nominal diameter from 6 mm to 108 mm.
These fitting ends exist in three forms: end feed fittings, integral solder and integral brazing ring fitting ends. The fittings are designed for a service lifetime up to 50 years.
Products covered by BS EN 1254-1 are intended to be used in:
a) Liquid applications:
- Hot, cold or combined hot and cold water, including systems according to BS EN 806
- Closed heating systems according to BS EN 1282
- Cooling systems
- Drainage systems
- Fire protection systems including sprinkler systems according to BS EN 12845
- Refrigeration systems
- Supply systems for points of consumption with liquid fuels according to BS EN 12514:2020
b) Gas applications:
- Natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas systems with a maximum operating pressure less than or equal to 5 bar according to BS EN 1775
- Gas line systems with an operating pressure exceeding 0,5 bar for industrial installations and exceeding 5 bar for industrial and non-industrial installations according to BS EN 15001-1
- Compressed air systems
- Medical gas systems according to BS EN ISO 7396
- Refrigeration systems
Why should you use BS EN 1254-1:2021?
Its use can help:
- Assure a quality product that protects consumers
- Assure customers of the fitness for use of the tube/pipe/fitting system to create customer confidence and increased trust
- Remove barriers to trade
- Remove the need for national certification by a declaration of performance
- Manage risk
BS EN 1254-1:2021 contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 on affordable and clean energy and Goal 9 on industry, innovation and infrastructure.
What’s new about BS EN 1254-1:2021?
This is a revision of BS EN 1254-1:1998. The major change in BS EN 1254-1:2021 is that test methods have been separated into BS EN 1254-20:2021.