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EN 1555-1:2010

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Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 1: General

Superseded date

14-07-2021

Superseded by

EN 1555-1:2021

Published date

08-09-2010

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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions, symbols and abbreviations
4 Material
Bibliography

This part of EN 1555 specifies the general aspects of polyethylene (PE) piping systems in the field of the supply of gaseous fuels.It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this standard.In conjunction with Parts 2 to 5 of EN 1555 it is applicable to PE pipes, fittings, and valves, their joints and to joints with components of other materials intended to be used under the following conditions:a)a maximum operating pressure, MOP, up to and including 10 bar );b)an operating temperature of 20 °C as reference temperature.NOTE 1For other operating temperatures, derating coefficients should be used, see EN 1555-5 [6].EN 1555 (all parts) covers a range of maximum operating pressures and gives requirements concerning colours and additives.NOTE 2It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selections from these aspects, taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national regulations and installation practices or codes.

Committee
CEN/TC 155
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes I.S. 266-1, 2 & 3. (05/2003) Supersedes PREN 1555-1. (11/2010)
DocumentType
Standard
PublisherName
Comite Europeen de Normalisation
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

17/30341312 DC : 0 BS EN ISO 21225-1 - PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR THE TRENCHLESS REPLACEMENT OF UNDERGROUND PIPELINE NETWORKS - PART 1: REPLACEMENT ON THE LINE BY PIPE BURSTING AND PIPE EXTRACTION
05/30128654 DC : DRAFT FEB 2005 EN 1775 - GAS SUPPLY - GAS PIPEWORK FOR BUILDINGS - MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 5 BAR - FUNCTIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
UNE-CEN/TS 1555-7:2015 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 7: Guidance for the assessment of conformity
EN 1555-2:2010 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 2: Pipes
UNI EN 1555-5 : 2011 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF GASEOUS FUELS - POLYETHYLENE (PE) - PART 5: FITNESS FOR PURPOSE OF THE SYSTEM
DIN EN 12007-2:2012-10 GAS INFRASTRUCTURE - PIPELINES FOR MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE UP TO AND INCLUDING 16 BAR - PART 2: SPECIFIC FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POLYETHYLENE (MOP UP TO AND INCLUDING 10 BAR)
BS EN 1555-2:2010 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels. Polyethylene (PE) Pipes
BS EN 1555-4:2011 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels. Polyethylene (PE) Valves
BS EN 1555-3 : 2010 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF GASEOUS FUELS - POLYETHYLENE (PE) - PART 3: FITTINGS
EN 12007-2:2012 Gas infrastructure - Pipelines for maximum operating pressure up to and including 16 bar - Part 2: Specific functional requirements for polyethylene (MOP up to and including 10 bar)
PREN 13774 : DRAFT 2011 VALVES FOR GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS WITH MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 16 BAR - PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
DIN EN 15001-1:2011-02 Gas infrastructure - Gas installation pipework with an operating pressure greater than 0,5 bar for industrial installations and greater than 5 bar for industrial and non-industrial installations - Part 1: Detailed functional requirements for design, materials, construction, inspection and testing
I.S. EN 14408-3:2004 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR RENOVATION OF UNDERGROUND GAS SUPPLY NETWORKS - PART 3: LINING WITH CLOSE-FIT PIPES
17/30341315 DC : 0 BS EN ISO 21225-2 - PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR THE TRENCHLESS REPLACEMENT OF UNDERGROUND PIPELINE NETWORKS - PART 2: REPLACEMENT OFF THE LINE BY HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING AND IMPACT MOLING
ISO 21225-1:2018 Plastics piping systems for the trenchless replacement of underground pipeline networks — Part 1: Replacement on the line by pipe bursting and pipe extraction
I.S. EN 16125:2015 LPG EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES - PIPEWORK SYSTEMS AND SUPPORTS - LPG IN LIQUID PHASE AND VAPOUR PRESSURE PHASE
NF EN 1555-4 : 2011 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF GASEOUS FUELS - POLYETHYLENE (PE) - PART 4: VALVES
UNI EN 1555-4 : 2011 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF GASEOUS FUELS - POLYETHYLENE (PE) - PART 4: VALVES
I.S. CEN TS 1555-7:2003 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF GASEOUS FUELS - POLYETHYLENE (PE) - PART 7: GUIDANCE FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF CONFORMITY
DIN EN 1555-2:2010-12 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 2: Pipes
DIN EN 1555-5:2010-12 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 5: Fitness for purpose of the system
UNE-EN 1555-5:2011 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 5: Fitness for purpose of the system
I.S. EN 13774:2013 VALVES FOR GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS WITH MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 16 BAR - PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
I.S. EN 1555-3:2010 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF GASEOUS FUELS - POLYETHYLENE (PE) - PART 3: FITTINGS
I.S. EN 1555-4:2011 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF GASEOUS FUELS - POLYETHYLENE (PE) - PART 4: VALVES
I.S. EN 14125:2013 THERMOPLASTIC AND FLEXIBLE METAL PIPEWORK FOR UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION AT PETROL FILLING STATIONS
I.S. EN 1555-2:2010 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF GASEOUS FUELS - POLYETHYLENE (PE) - PART 2: PIPES
I.S. EN 12007-2:2012 GAS INFRASTRUCTURE - PIPELINES FOR MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE UP TO AND INCLUDING 16 BAR - PART 2: SPECIFIC FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POLYETHYLENE (MOP UP TO AND INCLUDING 10 BAR)
I.S. EN 1555-5:2010 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF GASEOUS FUELS - POLYETHYLENE (PE) - PART 5: FITNESS FOR PURPOSE OF THE SYSTEM
DIN EN 16125:2016-03 LPG EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES - PIPEWORK SYSTEMS AND SUPPORTS - LPG LIQUID PHASE AND VAPOUR PRESSURE PHASE
11/30243885 DC : 0 BS EN 13774 - VALVES FOR GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS WITH MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 16 BAR - PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
PD CEN/TS 1555-7:2013 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels. Polyethylene (PE) Guidance for the assessment of conformity
NF EN 15001-1 : 2009 GAS INFRASTRUCTURE - GAS INSTALLATION PIPEWORK WITH AN OPERATING PRESSURE GREATER THAN 0,5 BAR FOR INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATIONS AND GREATER THAN 5 BAR FOR INDUSTRIAL AND NON-INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATIONS - PART 1: DETAILED FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN, MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION, INSPECTION AND TESTING
EN 1555-5:2010 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 5: Fitness for purpose of the system
BS EN 16125:2015 LPG Equipment and Accessories. Pipework systems and supports. LPG in liquid phase and vapour pressure phase
EN 1555-3:2010+A1:2012 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 3: Fittings
UNI EN 1555-3 : 2013 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF GASEOUS FUELS - POLYETHYLENE (PE) - PART 3: FITTINGS
NF EN 1555-5 : 2010 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF GASEOUS FUELS - POLYETHYLENE (PE) - PART 5: FITNESS FOR PURPOSE OF THE SYSTEM
UNI EN 1555-2 : 2011 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF GASEOUS FUELS - POLYETHYLENE (PE) - PART 2: PIPES
DIN EN 1555-3:2013-01 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 3: Fittings (includes Amendment A1:2012)
DIN EN 1555-4:2011-07 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 4: Valves
BS EN 12007-2:2012 Gas infrastructure. Pipelines for maximum operating pressure up to and including 16 bar Specific functional requirements for polyethylene (MOP up to and including 10 bar)
UNE-EN 12007-2:2013 Gas infrastructure - Pipelines for maximum operating pressure up to and including 16 bar - Part 2: Specific functional requirements for polyethylene (MOP up to and including 10 bar)
UNE-EN 16125:2016 LPG Equipment and Accessories - Pipework systems and supports - LPG in liquid phase and vapour pressure phase
UNI EN 12007-2 : 2012 GAS INFRASTRUCTURE - PIPELINES FOR MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE UP TO AND INCLUDING 16 BAR - PART 2: SPECIFIC FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POLYETHYLENE (MOP UP TO AND INCLUDING 10 BAR)
UNI EN 13774 : 2013 VALVES FOR GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS WITH MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 16 BAR - PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
UNI EN 15001-1 : 2009 GAS INFRASTRUCTURE - GAS INSTALLATION PIPEWORK WITH AN OPERATING PRESSURE GREATER THAN 0,5 BAR FOR INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATIONS AND GREATER THAN 5 BAR FOR INDUSTRIAL AND NON-INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATIONS - PART 1: DETAILED FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN, MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION, INSPECTION AND TESTING
UNI EN 14125 : 2013 THERMOPLASTIC AND FLEXIBLE METAL PIPEWORK FOR UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION AT PETROL FILLING STATIONS
PREN 14125 : DRAFT 2011 THERMOPLASTIC AND FLEXIBLE METAL PIPEWORK FOR UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION AT PETROL FILLING STATIONS
UNI CEN/TS 1555-7 : 2013 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF GASEOUS FUELS - POLYETHYLENE (PE) - PART 7: GUIDANCE FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF CONFORMITY
DD CEN/TS 1555-7:2003 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels. Polyethylene (PE) Guidance for the assessment of conformity
I.S. EN 15001-1:2009 GAS INFRASTRUCTURE - GAS INSTALLATION PIPEWORK WITH AN OPERATING PRESSURE GREATER THAN 0,5 BAR FOR INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATIONS AND GREATER THAN 5 BAR FOR INDUSTRIAL AND NON-INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATIONS - PART 1: DETAILED FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN, MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION, INSPECTION AND TESTING
DIN EN 13774:2013-05 VALVES FOR GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS WITH MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 16 BAR - PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
BS EN 13774:2013 Valves for gas distribution systems with maximum operating pressure less than or equal to 16 bar. Performance requirements
UNE-EN 15001-1:2010 Gas Infrastructure - Gas installation pipework with an operating pressure greater than 0,5 bar for industrial installations and greater than 5 bar for industrial and non-industrial installations - Part 1: Detailed functional requirements for design, materials, construction, inspection and testing
UNE-EN 13774:2013 Valves for gas distribution systems with maximum operating pressure less than or equal to 16 bar - Performance requirements
UNE-EN 1555-4:2011 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 4: Valves
UNE-EN 14125:2013 Thermoplastic and flexible metal pipework for underground installation at petrol filling stations
BS EN 14125:2013 Thermoplastic and flexible metal pipework for underground installation at petrol filling stations
BS EN 14408-3:2004 Plastics piping systems for renovation of underground gas supply networks Lining with close-fit pipes
EN 13774:2013 Valves for gas distribution systems with maximum operating pressure less than or equal to 16 bar - Performance requirements
EN 15001-1:2009 Gas Infrastructure - Gas installation pipework with an operating pressure greater than 0,5 bar for industrial installations and greater than 5 bar for industrial and non-industrial installations - Part 1: Detailed functional requirements for design, materials, construction, inspection and testing
EN 16125:2015 LPG Equipment and Accessories - Pipework systems and supports - LPG in liquid phase and vapour pressure phase
EN 14408-3:2004 Plastics piping systems for renovation of underground gas supply networks - Part 3: Lining with close-fit pipes
EN 14125:2013 Thermoplastic and flexible metal pipework for underground installation at petrol filling stations
11/30231856 DC : 0 BS EN 14125 - THERMOPLASTIC AND FLEXIBLE METAL PIPEWORK FOR UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION AT PETROL FILLING STATIONS
BS EN 15001-1:2009 Gas infrastructure. Gas installation pipework with an operating pressure greater than 0,5 bar for industrial installations and greater than 5 bar for industrial and non-industrial installations Detailed functional requirements for design, materials, construction, inspection and testing
07/30150249 DC : 0 BS EN ISO 23936-1 - PETROLEUM, PETROCHEMICAL AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - NON-METALLIC MATERIALS IN CONTACT WITH MEDIA RELATED TO OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION - PART 1: THERMOPLASTICS
EN 1555-4:2011 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 4: Valves
S.R. CEN/TS 1555-7:2013 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF GASEOUS FUELS - POLYETHYLENE (PE) - PART 7: GUIDANCE FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF CONFORMITY
NF EN 1555-2 : 2010 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF GASEOUS FUELS - POLYETHYLENE (PE) - PART 2: PIPES
DIN EN 14408-3:2004-12 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR RENOVATION OF UNDERGROUND GAS SUPPLY NETWORKS - PART 3: LINING WITH CLOSE-FIT PIPES
DIN EN 14125:2013-09 THERMOPLASTIC AND FLEXIBLE METAL PIPEWORK FOR UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION AT PETROL FILLING STATIONS
UNE-EN 1555-2:2011 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 2: Pipes
BS EN 1555-5:2010 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels. Polyethylene (PE) Fitness for purpose of the system
CEN/TS 1555-7:2013 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 7: Guidance for the assessment of conformity
UNE-EN 16125:2020 LPG Equipment and Accessories - Pipework systems and supports - LPG in liquid phase and vapour pressure phase
UNE-EN 1555-3:2011 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 3: Fittings

EN ISO 12162:2009 Thermoplastics materials for pipes and fittings for pressure applications - Classification, designation and design coefficient (ISO 12162:2009)
EN 1555-3:2010+A1:2012 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 3: Fittings
ISO 13953:2001 Polyethylene (PE) pipes and fittings — Determination of the tensile strength and failure mode of test pieces from a butt-fused joint
ISO 1167-2:2006 Thermoplastics pipes, fittings and assemblies for the conveyance of fluids — Determination of the resistance to internal pressure — Part 2: Preparation of pipe test pieces
EN ISO 16871:2003 Plastics piping and ducting systems - Plastics pipes and fittings - Method for exposure to direct (natural) weathering (ISO 16871:2003)
ISO 6964:1986 Polyolefin pipes and fittings Determination of carbon black content by calcination and pyrolysis Test method and basic specification
EN ISO 1167-2:2006 Thermoplastics pipes, fittings and assemblies for the conveyance of fluids - Determination of the resistance to internal pressure - Part 2: Preparation of pipe test pieces (ISO 1167-2:2006)
EN ISO 1167-1:2006 Thermoplastics pipes, fittings and assemblies for the conveyance of fluids - Determination of the resistance to internal pressure - Part 1: General method (ISO 1167-1:2006)
EN ISO 15512:2016 Plastics - Determination of water content (ISO 15512:2016)
ISO 9080:2012 Plastics piping and ducting systems — Determination of the long-term hydrostatic strength of thermoplastics materials in pipe form by extrapolation
ISO 13477:2008 Thermoplastics pipes for the conveyance of fluids — Determination of resistance to rapid crack propagation (RCP) — Small-scale steady-state test (S4 test)
ISO 3:1973 Preferred numbers Series of preferred numbers
EN ISO 13477:2008 Thermoplastics pipes for the conveyance of fluids - Determination of resistance to rapid crack propagation (RCP) - Small-scale steady-state test (S4 test) (ISO 13477:2008)
ISO 18553:2002 Method for the assessment of the degree of pigment or carbon black dispersion in polyolefin pipes, fittings and compounds
ISO 13479:2009 Polyolefin pipes for the conveyance of fluids Determination of resistance to crack propagation Test method for slow crack growth on notched pipes
EN ISO 6259-1:2015 Thermoplastics pipes - Determination of tensile properties - Part 1: General test method (ISO 6259-1:2015)
EN ISO 13478:2007 Thermoplastics pipes for the conveyance of fluids - Determination of resistance to rapid crack propagation (RCP) - Full-scale test (FST) (ISO 13478:2007)
EN ISO 13479:2009 Polyolefin pipes for the conveyance of fluids - Determination of resistance to crack propagation - Test method for slow crack growth on notched pipes (ISO 13479:2009)
EN ISO 9080:2012 Plastics piping and ducting systems - Determination of the long-term hydrostatic strength of thermoplastics materials in pipe form by extrapolation (ISO 9080:2012)
ISO 11414:2009 Plastics pipes and fittings Preparation of polyethylene (PE) pipe/pipe or pipe/fitting test piece assemblies by butt fusion
ISO 12162:2009 Thermoplastics materials for pipes and fittings for pressure applications Classification, designation and design coefficient
ISO 6259-1:2015 Thermoplastics pipes Determination of tensile properties Part 1: General test method
ISO 13478:2007 Thermoplastics pipes for the conveyance of fluids — Determination of resistance to rapid crack propagation (RCP) — Full-scale test (FST)
ISO 16871:2003 Plastics piping and ducting systems — Plastics pipes and fittings — Method for exposure to direct (natural) weathering
ISO 472:2013 Plastics — Vocabulary
ISO 13954:1997 Plastics pipes and fittings Peel decohesion test for polyethylene (PE) electrofusion assemblies of nominal outside diameter greater than or equal to 90 mm
ISO 1183-1:2012 Plastics Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics Part 1: Immersion method, liquid pyknometer method and titration method
PREN 1555-4 : DRAFT 2008 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF GASEOUS FUELS - POLYETHYLENE (PE) - PART 4: VALVES
ISO 1183-2:2004 Plastics Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics Part 2: Density gradient column method
ISO 15512:2016 Plastics Determination of water content
EN 1555-5:2010 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 5: Fitness for purpose of the system
EN 12007-2:2012 Gas infrastructure - Pipelines for maximum operating pressure up to and including 16 bar - Part 2: Specific functional requirements for polyethylene (MOP up to and including 10 bar)
ISO 11357-6:2008 Plastics Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) Part 6: Determination of oxidation induction time (isothermal OIT) and oxidation induction temperature (dynamic OIT)
EN 1555-2:2010 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 2: Pipes
ISO 4065:1996 Thermoplastics pipes Universal wall thickness table
ISO 497:1973 Guide to the choice of series of preferred numbers and of series containing more rounded values of preferred numbers
CEN/TS 1555-7:2013 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 7: Guidance for the assessment of conformity
ISO 6259-3:2015 Thermoplastics pipes Determination of tensile properties Part 3: Polyolefin pipes
EN ISO 1133:2005 Plastics - Determination of the melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and the melt volume-flow rate (MVR) of thermoplastics (ISO 1133:2005)
ISO 760:1978 Determination of water Karl Fischer method (General method)
ISO 11413:2008 Plastics pipes and fittings Preparation of test piece assemblies between a polyethylene (PE) pipe and an electrofusion fitting
ISO 1043-1:2011 Plastics — Symbols and abbreviated terms — Part 1: Basic polymers and their special characteristics
ISO 1133:2005 Plastics Determination of the melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and the melt volume-flow rate (MVR) of thermoplastics
EN ISO 472:2013 Plastics - Vocabulary (ISO 472:2013)
EN 12099:1997 Plastics piping systems - Polyethylene piping materials and components - Determination of volatile content
EN ISO 1183-1:2012 Plastics - Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics - Part 1: Immersion method, liquid pyknometer method and titration method (ISO 1183-1:2012)
EN ISO 1183-2:2004 Plastics - Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics - Part 2: Density gradient column method (ISO 1183-2:2004)
ISO 1167-1:2006 Thermoplastics pipes, fittings and assemblies for the conveyance of fluids Determination of the resistance to internal pressure Part 1: General method

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