scope:

This Technical Specification gives guidance for the assessment of conformity intended to be included in the manufacturer's quality plan as part of the quality management system. It includes: a) requirements for materials, components, joints and assemblies given in EN 1456-1; b) requirements for the manufacturer's quality management system; c) definitions and procedures to be applied if third party certification is involved. In conjunction with EN 1456-1 it is applicable to PVC-U piping systems intended to be used for the conveyance of sewage and drainage under pressure at approximately 20 °C: a) buried in the ground; b) sea outfalls; c) laid in inland waters and/or in ducts; d) suspended below bridges. This specification is also applicable to PVC-U piping systems for the continuous conveyance of sewage and drainage up to and including 45 °C as required in EN 773.