Reaffirmed 2022

1. Scope

1.1 This standard (Part 2) gives guidance for the recommended methods of laying, jointing and testing of polyethylene (PE) pipes for the potable water supplies (pumping and distribution mains and service lines buried under ground and for the conveyance of water above ground for the both outside and inside buildings).

1.2 This standard is applicable for the water supplies up to and including 45°C water temperatures.

1.3 This standard does not purport to give guidelines for designing and dimensioning of pipe lines.

1.4 Local bye-laws shall be observed, whenever used for municipal water distribution.

2. References

The standards given in Annex A contain provisions, hich through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards given in Annex A.