BS EN 12200-1:2016

What is BS EN 12200-1 - Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system about?   

Rainwater is a natural source of freshwater that can be collected and has multiple uses.   

BS EN 12200-1 specifies the requirements for pipes, fittings, brackets and the system of unplasticized PVC-U intended for use as above-ground external rainwater piping systems.  

BS EN 12200-1 applies to PVC-U rainwater systems of circular, square, rectangular or any other shape with sealed or unsealed joints. BS EN 12200-1 covers a range of pipes and fittings sizes.  

Who is BS EN 12200-1 - Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system for?   

BS EN 12200-1 on specifications for pipes, fittings and the system is useful for companies associated with:   

• Water harvest  
• Water distribution  
• Water management  
• Conduit  

Why should you use BS EN 12200-1 - Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system?   

Rainwater can be carried through water pipes to the harvesting system. For maintaining the quality of the water, the fitting of the PVC-U piping system has to follow certain specifications.  

BS EN 12200-1 specifies:  

• The requirements for metallic brackets.  
• Both solid wall pipes and fittings, as well as solid wall multi-layer pipes.  
• The test parameters for the test methods are referred to in this standard.  

Pipes can be used in conjunction with fittings and brackets of acrylic materials provided these polymers meet the performance requirements of BS EN 12200-1.  

The guidelines in BS EN 12200-1 help you harvest rainwater while maintaining the quality of the water for the end-user.