1 Scope
This European Standard specifies general requirements for components inside and outside
buildings (see EN 12056‑1) such as pipes, fittings and manholes with their respective joints intended for use in discharge pipes, drains and sewers which operate as gravity systems
allowing for a maximum pressure of 40 kPa.
It also specifies general requirements for components used in hydraulically and pneumatically
pressurised discharge pipes, drains and sewers.
It provides basic specifications to be respected in material related product standards
for these applications.
It is not applicable for the direct evaluation of products. It is applicable as a
reference for drawing up a product specification, if there is no product standard
available.
NOTE Where the term "inside buildings" is used in the context of components fixed inside
buildings, it also includes discharge pipes and fittings fixed on external surfaces
of buildings.
This European Standard covers components to be used in conveying in a satisfactory
manner:
This European Standard applies to components of circular and other cross sections.
This European Standard applies equally to components which are factory-made and to
those constructed on site, where applicable.
This European Standard does not apply to components used for trenchless construction
according to EN 14457 and for components used for renovation of drains and sewers according to EN 13380.