What is BS EN 295-2 – VCP for drains evaluation of conformity about?
Vitrified clay pipe (VCP) is a pipe constructed from a mixture of clay and shale that has been vitrified at a high temperature to produce a hard, inert ceramic. BS EN 295-2 is the European Standard that discusses VCP systems for drains and sewers.
BS EN 295-2 is the second part of the multi-series, and specifies requirements for the evaluation of conformity of products manufactured from vitrified clay and other materials specified in the following standards:
- Pipes, fittings, and joints according to EN 295-1
- Adapters, connectors, and flexible couplings according to EN 295-4
- Perforated pipes and fittings according to EN 295-5
- Components of manholes and inspection chambers according to EN 295-6
- Pipes and joints for pipe jacking according to EN 295-7
Who is BS EN 295-2 – VCP for drains evaluation of conformity for?
BS EN 295-2 on VCP for drains evaluation of conformity is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of vitrified clay pipes
- Product design / innovation teams
- Quality control / testing personnel
- The construction industry
- Builders / architects / real estate developers
- Contractors
- Engineers
Why should you use BS EN 295-2 – VCP for drains evaluation of conformity?
VCP is commonly used in gravity sewer collection mains because of its long life and resistance to almost all domestic and industrial sewage.
BS EN 295-2 provides guidance on raw materials and components, crushing strength, bending moment resistance (BMR), dimensional tolerances, tightness of pipes or pipe sections and junctions, and straightness for VCP.
In addition, durability, reaction to fire, dangerous substances, designation, marking, and evaluation of conformity are also discussed in BS EN 295-2.
Overall, BS EN 295-2 aids you in the creation of the main component by making its raw materials environmentally friendly. This enables more aggressive cleaning procedures, which extends the life of a sewage system and reduces the need for costly dig-ups.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 295-2:2013 supersedes BS EN 295-2:1991 and, together with BS EN 295-1:2013, BS EN 295-4:2013, BS EN 295-5:2013, BS EN 295-6:2013, and BS EN 295-7:2013, it supersedes BS EN 295-10:2005, which is withdrawn. BS EN 295-2:2013 includes some technical and editorial changes with respect to BS EN 295-10:2005. These include:
- Clauses on Evaluation of conformity revised in accordance with the framework given by the CEN Construction sector
- Requirements for the resistance to high-pressure water jetting added
- Requirements for water absorption added