Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drains and sewers - Structured-wall piping systems of unplasticized poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE). General requirements and performance characteristics (Incorporating corrigendum November 2025)

BS EN 13476-1:2025

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Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drains and sewers - Structured-wall piping systems of unplasticized poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE). General requirements and performance characteristics (Incorporating corrigendum November 2025) Download document

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

BS EN

Abstract

Specifies the material requirements and geometrical characteristics for pipes, fittings and systems based on unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) structured-wall piping systems. Such systems are to be used for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage systems. System performance related methods of test are also referred to.

History

Supersedes BS EN 13476-1:2018. Amendment dated 30 November 2025 - Implementation of CEN correction notice 15 October 2025: "plasticized" changed to "unplasticized" in the English title.

ISBN

9780539397420

Subjects

  • Ducts/flues/pipes
  • Building services
  • Pipes
  • Waste disposal/drainage
  • Drainage below ground
  • Plastics pipes

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