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This European Standard specifies the requirements for pipes,fittings, brackets and the system of unplasticized poly(vinylchloride) (PVC-U) intended for use as above-ground externalrainwater piping systems. It also specifies: a) The requirementsfor metallic brackets. b) Both solid wall pipes and fittings, (i.e.product manufactured from a single layer), as well as solid wallmulti-layer pipes. c) The test parameters for the test methodsreferred to in this standard. Pipes can be used in conjunction withfittings and brackets of acrylic materials provided these polymersmeet the performance requirements of this standard. The productsare usually used in conjunction with gutters conforming to EN 607[1]. They are not intended for use with products conforming to EN612 [2]. This standard is applicable to PVC-U rainwater systems ofcircular, square, rectangular or any other shape with sealed(rubber ring or solvent cement) or unsealed joints. This standardcovers a range of pipes and fittings sizes. NOTE 1 It is theresponsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make theappropriate selections from the size range to take into accounttheir particular requirements and any relevant national regulationsand installation practices or codes. NOTE 2 The term ?rainwater? inthis standard is used also to encompass ?surface water? (as definedin EN 752 [6]) run-off from buildings.