What is PD CEN/TS 13476‑4 - Structured-wall piping systems of PVC-U, PP, PE about?
PD CEN/TS 13476 is a standard that discusses plastic piping systems.
PD CEN/TS 13476‑4 is the fourth part in the multi-series that is applicable to the plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage. It details best practices to ensure the safety, reliability, and high performance of PVC-U, PP, PE plastic piping systems.
PD CEN/TS 13476‑4 gives guidance for the assessment of conformity of materials, products, joints, and assemblies in accordance with the applicable part(s) of EN 13476 intended to be included in the manufacturer’s quality plan as part of the quality management system and for the establishment of certification procedures.
In conjunction with EN 13476-1, EN 13476-2, and EN 13476-3, this document is applicable to plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage — Structural-wall piping systems of PVC-U, PP and PE:
- For non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage outside the building structure (application area code “U”) reflected in the marking of products by “U”
- For non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage for both buried in ground within the building structure (application area code “D” and outside the building structure (application area code “U”) reflected in the marking of products by “UD”
Note: The quality management system is expected to conform to or be no less stringent than the relevant requirements to EN ISO 9001.
Note: If third-party certification is involved, the certification body can be accredited to EN ISO/IEC 17065 or EN ISO/IEC 17021, as applicable.
Note: In order to help the reader, a basic test matrix is given in Annex A.
Who is PD CEN/TS 13476‑4 - Structured-wall piping systems of PVC-U, PP, PE for?
PD CEN/TS 13476‑4 on plastic piping systems of PVC-U, PP, PE is relevant to:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of PVC-U, PP, PE pipes and fittings
- Contractors
- Civil engineers
- Specifiers and installers
- Testing laboratory
- Inspection bodies
- Certification bodies
Why should you use PD CEN/TS 13476‑4 - Structured-wall piping systems of PVC-U, PP, PE?
PVC-U, PP and PE plastic are a flexible, lightweight and corrosion-resistant piping product. These benefits make them an ideal option for a broad variety of applications such as potable water service or distribution lines, natural gas distribution, lawn sprinklers, sewers, waste disposal, and drainage lines.
PD CEN/TS 13476‑4 provides requirements on testing and inspection, materials, size and fitting groupings, and characteristics that require type-testing. As a result of the testing performed, you can prove that the material, product, joint or assembly is capable of conforming to the requirements given in the relevant standard.
If you are a manufacturer, PD CEN/TS 13476‑4 ensures the products and assemblies produced are based on a quality management system which includes a quality plan. Adhering to standard requirements and the resulting enhancement in quality management systems can help you demonstrate credibility of your products, further enabling entry to newer markets.