Bsi bs en 15383 2012 + a1 2013

EN 124, Gully tops and manhole tops for vehicular and pedestrian areas — Design requirements, type testing, marking, quality control EN 476, General requirements for components used in

BSI Standards Publication

Plastics piping systems for drainage and sewerage

— Glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) based on polyester resin

(UP) — Manholes and inspection chambers

EUROPÄISCHE NORM October 2013

English VersionPlastics piping systems for drainage and sewerage - Glass- reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) based on polyester

resin (UP) - Manholes and inspection chambers

Systèmes de canalisations en plastique pour les branchements et collecteurs d'assainissement - Plastiques thermodurcissables renforcés de verre (PRV) à base de résine de polyester (UP) - Regards et boîtes de

branchement et d'inspection

Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme für Abwasserleitungen und -kanäle - Glasfaserverstärkte duroplastische Kunststoffe (GFK) auf der Basis von Polyesterharz (UP) - Einsteig- und

Kontrollschächte

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 27 October 2012 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 10 September 2013 CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German) A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

C O M I T É E U R O P É E N D E N O R M A L I S A T I O N

E U R O P Ä IS C H E S K O M IT E E FÜ R N O R M U N G

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© 2013 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref No EN 15383:2012+A1:2013: E

This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 15383:2012+A1:2013

It supersedes BS EN 15383:2012, which is withdrawn

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in the text by tags Tags indicating changes to CEN text carry the number of the CEN amendment For example, text altered by CEN amendment A1 is indicated by 

The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical Committee PRI/88, Plastics piping systems, to Subcommittee PRI/88/2/P5, GRP Piping Components, Systems and Test Methods

A list of organizations represented on this subcommittee can be obtained on request to its secretary

This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions

of a contract Users are responsible for its correct application

© The British Standards Institution 2013

Published by BSI Standards Limited 2013ISBN 978 0 580 82220 9

Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

Date Text affected

31 October 2013 Implementation of CEN amendment A1:2013

EUROPÄISCHE NORM October 2013

English VersionPlastics piping systems for drainage and sewerage - Glass-

reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) based on polyester

resin (UP) - Manholes and inspection chambers

Systèmes de canalisations en plastique pour les

branchements et collecteurs d'assainissement - Plastiques

thermodurcissables renforcés de verre (PRV) à base de

résine de polyester (UP) - Regards et boîtes de

branchement et d'inspection

Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme für Abwasserleitungen und -kanäle - Glasfaserverstärkte duroplastische Kunststoffe (GFK) auf der Basis von Polyesterharz (UP) - Einsteig- und

Kontrollschächte

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 27 October 2012 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 10 September 2013 CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German) A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,

Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,

Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

C O M I T É E U R O P É E N D E N O R M A L I S A T I O N

E U R O P Ä IS C H E S K O M IT E E FÜ R N O R M U N G

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels

© 2013 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref No EN 15383:2012+A1:2013: E

Contents Page

Foreword 4

1 Scope 5

2 Normative references 5

3 Terms, definitions and symbols 6

4 General requirements 12

4.1 Classification 12

4.1.1 Categories 12

4.1.2 Nominal stiffness 12

4.2 Materials for shaft or chamber units 12

4.2.1 General 12

4.2.2 Elastomers 12

4.2.3 Metals 12

4.3 Reference conditions for testing 13

4.3.1 Temperature 13

4.3.2 Properties of water for testing 13

4.3.3 Loading conditions 13

4.3.4 Preconditioning 13

4.3.5 Measurement of dimensions 13

4.4 Joints 13

4.4.1 Types of joint 13

4.4.2 Length and diameter of joint 13

4.4.3 Flexibility of the jointing system 13

4.4.4 Sealing ring 13

4.4.5 Adhesives 13

4.5 Joint performance 14

4.5.1 Performance requirements 14

4.5.2 Interchangeability 14

4.5.3 Test pieces 15

4.5.4 Number of test pieces for type test purposes 15

4.5.5 Test temperature 15

4.5.6 Flexible joints with elastomeric sealing rings 15

4.5.7 Rigid joints of the wrapped or cemented type 15

4.5.8 Test parameters 15

5 Geometrical characteristics 16

5.1 Diameter, wall thickness and length of GRP-UP shaft and chamber components  Dimensional requirement 16

5.2 Size of openings in manholes 16

6 Mechanical characteristics 16

6.1 General 16

6.2 Longitudinal compressive strength 16

6.2.1 Initial longitudinal compressive stress at break 16

6.2.2 Requirements 16

6.3 Longitudinal compressive load 17

6.3.1 General 17

6.3.2 Ultimate longitudinal load, Fult 17

6.3.3 Manufacturer's declared load for which a manhole or inspection chamber ring is designed, Fj and the permissible force, Fperm, p 17

7 Leak-tightness of manholes and inspection chambers and their joints 18

8 Minimum required marking 18

9 Ancillary products 19

9.1 Manhole and inspection chamber tops 19

9.2 Manhole steps and ladders 19

9.2.1 Location of steps 19

9.2.2 Load bearing capacity of installed steps 20

9.3 Precast concrete components 21

10 Dangerous substances 21

11 Manufacturer's installation recommendations 21

12 Evaluation of conformity 21

Annex A (normative) Determination of the longitudinal compressive properties measured on prism shaped test pieces 22

A.1 Scope 22

A.2 General 22

A.3 Test-pieces 22

A.4 Test equipment 25

A.5 Test procedure 25

A.6 Calculation and expression of results 25

A.7 Test report 26

Annex B (normative) Determination of the resistance of installed steps to vertical or horizontal loading

27

B.1 Scope 27

B.2 Principle 27

B.3 Apparatus 27

B.4 Preparation 27

B.5 Procedure 28

B.6 Test report 29

Foreword

This document (EN 15383:2012+A1:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 155 “Plastics

piping systems and ducting systems”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text

or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2014, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest

by April 2014

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent

rights CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights

This document supersedes EN 15383:2012

This document includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 2013-09-10

The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags !"

This European Standard is a System Standard for manholes and inspection chambers made for plastics piping

systems using glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) based on unsaturated polyester resin (UP), for

drainage and sewerage

For manholes and inspection chambers, which have conformed to the relevant national standard before the date

of availability (2012-12-05), as shown by the manufacturer or by a certification body, the national standard may

continue to be applied until the (2014-12-19)

According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following

countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech

Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,

Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,

Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom

Contents Page

Foreword 4

1 Scope 5

2 Normative references 5

3 Terms, definitions and symbols 6

4 General requirements 12

4.1 Classification 12

4.1.1 Categories 12

4.1.2 Nominal stiffness 12

4.2 Materials for shaft or chamber units 12

4.2.1 General 12

4.2.2 Elastomers 12

4.2.3 Metals 12

4.3 Reference conditions for testing 13

4.3.1 Temperature 13

4.3.2 Properties of water for testing 13

4.3.3 Loading conditions 13

4.3.4 Preconditioning 13

4.3.5 Measurement of dimensions 13

4.4 Joints 13

4.4.1 Types of joint 13

4.4.2 Length and diameter of joint 13

4.4.3 Flexibility of the jointing system 13

4.4.4 Sealing ring 13

4.4.5 Adhesives 13

4.5 Joint performance 14

4.5.1 Performance requirements 14

4.5.2 Interchangeability 14

4.5.3 Test pieces 15

4.5.4 Number of test pieces for type test purposes 15

4.5.5 Test temperature 15

4.5.6 Flexible joints with elastomeric sealing rings 15

4.5.7 Rigid joints of the wrapped or cemented type 15

4.5.8 Test parameters 15

5 Geometrical characteristics 16

5.1 Diameter, wall thickness and length of GRP-UP shaft and chamber components  Dimensional requirement 16

5.2 Size of openings in manholes 16

6 Mechanical characteristics 16

6.1 General 16

6.2 Longitudinal compressive strength 16

6.2.1 Initial longitudinal compressive stress at break 16

6.2.2 Requirements 16

6.3 Longitudinal compressive load 17

6.3.1 General 17

6.3.2 Ultimate longitudinal load, Fult 17

6.3.3 Manufacturer's declared load for which a manhole or inspection chamber ring is designed, Fj and the permissible force, Fperm, p 17

7 Leak-tightness of manholes and inspection chambers and their joints 18

8 Minimum required marking 18

9 Ancillary products 19

9.1 Manhole and inspection chamber tops 19

9.2 Manhole steps and ladders 19

9.2.1 Location of steps 19

9.2.2 Load bearing capacity of installed steps 20

9.3 Precast concrete components 21

10 Dangerous substances 21

11 Manufacturer's installation recommendations 21

12 Evaluation of conformity 21

Annex A (normative) Determination of the longitudinal compressive properties measured on prism shaped test pieces 22

A.1 Scope 22

A.2 General 22

A.3 Test-pieces 22

A.4 Test equipment 25

A.5 Test procedure 25

A.6 Calculation and expression of results 25

A.7 Test report 26

Annex B (normative) Determination of the resistance of installed steps to vertical or horizontal loading

27

B.1 Scope 27

B.2 Principle 27

B.3 Apparatus 27

B.4 Preparation 27

B.5 Procedure 28

B.6 Test report 29

Contents Page Foreword 4

1 Scope 5

2 Normative references 5

3 Terms, definitions and symbols 6

4 General requirements 12

4.1 Classification 12

4.1.1 Categories 12

4.1.2 Nominal stiffness 12

4.2 Materials for shaft or chamber units 12

4.2.1 General 12

4.2.2 Elastomers 12

4.2.3 Metals 12

4.3 Reference conditions for testing 13

4.3.1 Temperature 13

4.3.2 Properties of water for testing 13

4.3.3 Loading conditions 13

4.3.4 Preconditioning 13

4.3.5 Measurement of dimensions 13

4.4 Joints 13

4.4.1 Types of joint 13

4.4.2 Length and diameter of joint 13

4.4.3 Flexibility of the jointing system 13

4.4.4 Sealing ring 13

4.4.5 Adhesives 13

4.5 Joint performance 14

4.5.1 Performance requirements 14

4.5.2 Interchangeability 14

4.5.3 Test pieces 15

4.5.4 Number of test pieces for type test purposes 15

4.5.5 Test temperature 15

4.5.6 Flexible joints with elastomeric sealing rings 15

4.5.7 Rigid joints of the wrapped or cemented type 15

4.5.8 Test parameters 15

5 Geometrical characteristics 16

5.1 Diameter, wall thickness and length of GRP-UP shaft and chamber components  Dimensional requirement 16

5.2 Size of openings in manholes 16

6 Mechanical characteristics 16

6.1 General 16

6.2 Longitudinal compressive strength 16

6.2.1 Initial longitudinal compressive stress at break 16

6.2.2 Requirements 16

6.3 Longitudinal compressive load 17

6.3.1 General 17

6.3.2 Ultimate longitudinal load, Fult 17

6.3.3 Manufacturer's declared load for which a manhole or inspection chamber ring is designed, Fj and the permissible force, Fperm, p 17

Foreword This document (EN 15383:2012+A1:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 155 “Plastics piping systems and ducting systems”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2014, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by April 2014 Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights This document supersedes EN 15383:2012 This document includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 2013-09-10 The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags !" This European Standard is a System Standard for manholes and inspection chambers made for plastics piping systems using glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) based on unsaturated polyester resin (UP), for drainage and sewerage For manholes and inspection chambers, which have conformed to the relevant national standard before the date of availability (2012-12-05), as shown by the manufacturer or by a certification body, the national standard may continue to be applied until the (2014-12-19) According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom Contents Page Foreword 4

1 Scope 5

2 Normative references 5

3 Terms, definitions and symbols 6

4 General requirements 12

4.1 Classification 12

4.1.1 Categories 12

4.1.2 Nominal stiffness 12

4.2 Materials for shaft or chamber units 12

4.2.1 General 12

4.2.2 Elastomers 12

4.2.3 Metals 12

4.3 Reference conditions for testing 13

4.3.1 Temperature 13

4.3.2 Properties of water for testing 13

4.3.3 Loading conditions 13

4.3.4 Preconditioning 13

4.3.5 Measurement of dimensions 13

4.4 Joints 13

4.4.1 Types of joint 13

4.4.2 Length and diameter of joint 13

4.4.3 Flexibility of the jointing system 13

4.4.4 Sealing ring 13

4.4.5 Adhesives 13

4.5 Joint performance 14

4.5.1 Performance requirements 14

4.5.2 Interchangeability 14

4.5.3 Test pieces 15

4.5.4 Number of test pieces for type test purposes 15

4.5.5 Test temperature 15

4.5.6 Flexible joints with elastomeric sealing rings 15

4.5.7 Rigid joints of the wrapped or cemented type 15

4.5.8 Test parameters 15

5 Geometrical characteristics 16

5.1 Diameter, wall thickness and length of GRP-UP shaft and chamber components  Dimensional requirement 16

5.2 Size of openings in manholes 16

6 Mechanical characteristics 16

6.1 General 16

6.2 Longitudinal compressive strength 16

6.2.1 Initial longitudinal compressive stress at break 16

6.2.2 Requirements 16

6.3 Longitudinal compressive load 17

6.3.1 General 17

6.3.2 Ultimate longitudinal load, Fult 17

6.3.3 Manufacturer's declared load for which a manhole or inspection chamber ring is designed, Fj and the permissible force, Fperm, p 17

Foreword

This document (EN 15383:2012+A1:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 155 “Plastics

piping systems and ducting systems”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text

or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2014, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest

by April 2014

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent

rights CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights

This document supersedes EN 15383:2012

This document includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 2013-09-10

The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags !"

This European Standard is a System Standard for manholes and inspection chambers made for plastics piping

systems using glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) based on unsaturated polyester resin (UP), for

drainage and sewerage

For manholes and inspection chambers, which have conformed to the relevant national standard before the date

of availability (2012-12-05), as shown by the manufacturer or by a certification body, the national standard may

continue to be applied until the (2014-12-19)

According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following

countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech

Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,

Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,

Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom

1 Scope

This European Standard applies to a) manholes, when made from glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) based on polyester resin (UP); b) inspection chambers, when made from glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) based on polyester resin (UP) which are intended to be used with inverts which are at a depth not exceeding 2 m

These products are intended to be used within a drain or sewer system operating without pressure or occasionally at a head of pressure up to 1 bar

It applies to products, and their joints, intended for use in buried installations and to be installed by open-trench techniques

The units have a circular shape with nominal sizes not exceeding the maximum nominal size specified in

EN 14364

The intended use of these products is to provide access to, buried drain or sewer systems for the conveyance of waste water at temperatures up to 50 °C, without pressure or occasionally at a head of pressure up to 1 bar, outside buildings and installed in areas subjected to vehicle and/or pedestrian traffic

It specifies definitions including symbols, requirements and characteristics of manholes, inspection chambers, joints, materials, test methods and marking

NOTE It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selections, taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national regulations and installation practices or codes

2 Normative references

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application For dated references, only the edition cited applies For undated references, the latest edition

of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies

EN 124, Gully tops and manhole tops for vehicular and pedestrian areas — Design requirements, type testing, marking, quality control

EN 476, General requirements for components used in drains and sewers

EN 681-1, Elastomeric seals — Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications — Part 1: Vulcanized rubber

EN 1119, Plastics piping systems  Joints for glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) pipes and fittings

 Test methods for leaktightness and resistance to damage of non-thrust resistant flexible joints with elastomeric sealing elements

EN 1917, Concrete manholes and inspection chambers, unreinforced, steel fibre and reinforced

EN 13101, Steps for underground man entry chambers — Requirements, marking, testing and evaluation of conformity

EN 14364:2006+A1:2008, Plastics piping systems for drainage and sewerage with or without pressure — Glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) based on unsaturated polyester resin (UP) — Specifications for pipes, fittings and joints

EN 14396, Fixed ladders for manholes

7 Leak-tightness of manholes and inspection chambers and their joints 18

8 Minimum required marking 18

9 Ancillary products 19

9.1 Manhole and inspection chamber tops 19

9.2 Manhole steps and ladders 19

9.2.1 Location of steps 19

9.2.2 Load bearing capacity of installed steps 20

9.3 Precast concrete components 21

10 Dangerous substances 21

11 Manufacturer's installation recommendations 21

12 Evaluation of conformity 21

Annex A (normative) Determination of the longitudinal compressive properties measured on prism shaped test pieces 22

A.1 Scope 22

A.2 General 22

A.3 Test-pieces 22

A.4 Test equipment 25

A.5 Test procedure 25

A.6 Calculation and expression of results 25

A.7 Test report 26

Annex B (normative) Determination of the resistance of installed steps to vertical or horizontal loading

27

B.1 Scope 27

B.2 Principle 27

B.3 Apparatus 27

B.4 Preparation 27

B.5 Procedure 28

B.6 Test report 29

Foreword

This document (EN 15383:2012+A1:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 155 “Plastics

piping systems and ducting systems”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text

or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2014, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest

by April 2014

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent

rights CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights

This document supersedes EN 15383:2012

This document includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 2013-09-10

The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags !"

This European Standard is a System Standard for manholes and inspection chambers made for plastics piping

systems using glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) based on unsaturated polyester resin (UP), for

drainage and sewerage

For manholes and inspection chambers, which have conformed to the relevant national standard before the date

of availability (2012-12-05), as shown by the manufacturer or by a certification body, the national standard may

continue to be applied until the (2014-12-19)

According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following

countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech

Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,

Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,

Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom

1 Scope

This European Standard applies to a) manholes, when made from glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) based on polyester resin (UP); b) inspection chambers, when made from glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) based on polyester resin (UP) which are intended to be used with inverts which are at a depth not exceeding 2 m

These products are intended to be used within a drain or sewer system operating without pressure or occasionally at a head of pressure up to 1 bar

It applies to products, and their joints, intended for use in buried installations and to be installed by open-trench techniques

The units have a circular shape with nominal sizes not exceeding the maximum nominal size specified in

EN 14364

The intended use of these products is to provide access to, buried drain or sewer systems for the conveyance of waste water at temperatures up to 50 °C, without pressure or occasionally at a head of pressure up to 1 bar, outside buildings and installed in areas subjected to vehicle and/or pedestrian traffic

It specifies definitions including symbols, requirements and characteristics of manholes, inspection chambers, joints, materials, test methods and marking

NOTE It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selections, taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national regulations and installation practices or codes

2 Normative references

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application For dated references, only the edition cited applies For undated references, the latest edition

of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies

EN 124, Gully tops and manhole tops for vehicular and pedestrian areas — Design requirements, type testing, marking, quality control

EN 476, General requirements for components used in drains and sewers

EN 681-1, Elastomeric seals — Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications — Part 1: Vulcanized rubber

EN 1119, Plastics piping systems  Joints for glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) pipes and fittings

 Test methods for leaktightness and resistance to damage of non-thrust resistant flexible joints with elastomeric sealing elements

EN 1917, Concrete manholes and inspection chambers, unreinforced, steel fibre and reinforced

EN 13101, Steps for underground man entry chambers — Requirements, marking, testing and evaluation of conformity

EN 14364:2006+A1:2008, Plastics piping systems for drainage and sewerage with or without pressure — reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) based on unsaturated polyester resin (UP) — Specifications for pipes, fittings and joints

Glass-EN 14396, Fixed ladders for manholes

CEN/TS 14632, Plastics piping systems for drainage, sewerage and water supply, pressure and non-pressure —

Glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) based on unsaturated polyester resin (UP) — Guidance for the

assessment of conformity

EN ISO 604:2003, Plastics — Determination of compressive properties (ISO 604:2002)

EN ISO 3126, Plastics piping systems — Plastics components — Determination of dimensions (ISO 3126)

ISO 2602, Statistical interpretation of test results — Estimation of the mean — Confidence interval

ISO 8533, Plastics piping systems for pressure and non-pressure drainage and sewerage  Glass-reinforced

thermosetting plastics (GRP) systems based on unsaturated polyester (UP) resin  Test methods to prove the

design of cemented or wrapped joints

3 Terms, definitions and symbols

For the purposes of this document, the following terms, definitions and symbols and those in

EN 14364:2006+A1:2008 apply

3.1

adjusting unit

component of a manhole used above the cover slab to adjust the height of the structure and accommodate a

cover and frame (see Figure 2)

3.2

base unit

vertical component with integral base, with or without benching (see Figure 2), incorporating appropriate flexible

joints to provide watertight connections to pipelines with or without integral connecting pipe(s) or adaptors

3.3

chamber unit

vertical component of uniform cross-section (see Figure 2)

Note 1 to entry: It is classified by its nominal size and its internal height Chamber units may incorporate flexible joints

providing watertight connections to a pipeline

horizontal unit, forming the roof of a chamber or shaft, which incorporates an opening for access and above

which adjusting unit(s) and/or a cover and frame are intended to fit (see Figure 2)

Note 1 to entry: Normally a cover slab is made of reinforced precast concrete

3.6

external diameter

de

mean external diameter of the shaft or chamber unit at any cross section except the joint

Note 1 to entry: External diameter is expressed in millimetres (mm)

3.7 inspection chamber

drainage or sewerage fitting used to connect drainage or sewerage installations and/or to change the direction of drainage or sewerage runs, which terminates at ground level with a riser shaft having an internal diameter not less than 200 mm and not more than 800 mm diameter (see Figure 2)

Note 1 to entry: The termination at ground level permits the introduction of cleaning, inspection and test equipment and the removal of debris but does not provide access for personnel

3.8 internal diameter

di

external diameter of a unit minus twice its wall thickness

Note 1 to entry: Internal diameter is calculated using Formula (1) and expressed in millimetres:

where

de is the external diameter of the unit, expressed in millimetres (mm);

e is the wall thickness of the unit, expressed in millimetres (mm)

3.9 manhole

chamber, with a removable cover, constructed on a drain or sewer to permit entry by personnel (having an internal diameter not less than 800 mm) (see Figure 2)

Note 1 to entry: The termination at ground level permits the introduction of cleaning, inspection and test equipment and the removal of debris as well as providing access for personnel

Note 2 to entry: Manhole components are subject to national safety regulations and/or local provisions regarding entry limitations The installer should check for compliance prior to installation

man-3.10 normal service conditions

conveyance of wastewater, in the temperature range from 2 °C to 50 °C, without pressure

3.11 reducing slab

horizontal transition unit, normally made of reinforced precast concrete, forming the roof of a chamber, which incorporates an opening for access from the shaft to the chamber and above which shaft units are intended to fit (see Figure 2)

3.12 shaft unit

vertical component of uniform cross-section (see Figure 2)

Note 1 to entry: When incorporated in a manhole together with chamber units shaft units have a smaller nominal size than the chamber units

Note 2 to entry: Shaft units are classified by their nominal size and internal height (see Figure 2)

3.13 flexible joint

joint which allows relative movement between the components being joined

EXAMPLE Socket-and-spigot joint with an elastomeric sealing element (including double socket designs)

CEN/TS 14632, Plastics piping systems for drainage, sewerage and water supply, pressure and non-pressure —

Glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) based on unsaturated polyester resin (UP) — Guidance for the

assessment of conformity

EN ISO 604:2003, Plastics — Determination of compressive properties (ISO 604:2002)

EN ISO 3126, Plastics piping systems — Plastics components — Determination of dimensions (ISO 3126)

ISO 2602, Statistical interpretation of test results — Estimation of the mean — Confidence interval

ISO 8533, Plastics piping systems for pressure and non-pressure drainage and sewerage  Glass-reinforced

thermosetting plastics (GRP) systems based on unsaturated polyester (UP) resin  Test methods to prove the

design of cemented or wrapped joints

3 Terms, definitions and symbols

For the purposes of this document, the following terms, definitions and symbols and those in

EN 14364:2006+A1:2008 apply

3.1

adjusting unit

component of a manhole used above the cover slab to adjust the height of the structure and accommodate a

cover and frame (see Figure 2)

3.2

base unit

vertical component with integral base, with or without benching (see Figure 2), incorporating appropriate flexible

joints to provide watertight connections to pipelines with or without integral connecting pipe(s) or adaptors

3.3

chamber unit

vertical component of uniform cross-section (see Figure 2)

Note 1 to entry: It is classified by its nominal size and its internal height Chamber units may incorporate flexible joints

providing watertight connections to a pipeline

horizontal unit, forming the roof of a chamber or shaft, which incorporates an opening for access and above

which adjusting unit(s) and/or a cover and frame are intended to fit (see Figure 2)

Note 1 to entry: Normally a cover slab is made of reinforced precast concrete

3.6

external diameter

de

mean external diameter of the shaft or chamber unit at any cross section except the joint

Note 1 to entry: External diameter is expressed in millimetres (mm)

3.7 inspection chamber

drainage or sewerage fitting used to connect drainage or sewerage installations and/or to change the direction of drainage or sewerage runs, which terminates at ground level with a riser shaft having an internal diameter not less than 200 mm and not more than 800 mm diameter (see Figure 2)

Note 1 to entry: The termination at ground level permits the introduction of cleaning, inspection and test equipment and the removal of debris but does not provide access for personnel

3.8 internal diameter

di

external diameter of a unit minus twice its wall thickness

Note 1 to entry: Internal diameter is calculated using Formula (1) and expressed in millimetres:

where

de is the external diameter of the unit, expressed in millimetres (mm);

e is the wall thickness of the unit, expressed in millimetres (mm)

3.9 manhole

chamber, with a removable cover, constructed on a drain or sewer to permit entry by personnel (having an internal diameter not less than 800 mm) (see Figure 2)

Note 1 to entry: The termination at ground level permits the introduction of cleaning, inspection and test equipment and the removal of debris as well as providing access for personnel

Note 2 to entry: Manhole components are subject to national safety regulations and/or local provisions regarding entry limitations The installer should check for compliance prior to installation

man-3.10 normal service conditions

conveyance of wastewater, in the temperature range from 2 °C to 50 °C, without pressure

3.11 reducing slab

horizontal transition unit, normally made of reinforced precast concrete, forming the roof of a chamber, which incorporates an opening for access from the shaft to the chamber and above which shaft units are intended to fit (see Figure 2)

3.12 shaft unit

vertical component of uniform cross-section (see Figure 2)

Note 1 to entry: When incorporated in a manhole together with chamber units shaft units have a smaller nominal size than the chamber units

Note 2 to entry: Shaft units are classified by their nominal size and internal height (see Figure 2)

3.13 flexible joint

joint which allows relative movement between the components being joined

EXAMPLE Socket-and-spigot joint with an elastomeric sealing element (including double socket designs)

3.14

rigid joint

joint which does not allow relative movement between the components being joined

3.15

minimum specific initial longitudinal compressive stress at break

σb,s,min

manufacturers declared minimum value for the specific initial longitudinal compressive stress at break of the unit

Note 1 to entry: Minimum specific initial longitudinal compressive stress at break is expressed in megapascals (MPa)

3.16

initial longitudinal compressive stress at break (determined using prism test pieces)

σs,b,u

compressive stress at break of the test piece during a short-term compression test

Note 1 to entry: Initial longitudinal compressive stress at break (determined using prism test pieces) is expressed in

manufacturer's declared value of the longitudinal compressive load that a manhole or inspection chamber ring

can withstand during operation, taking into account the material safety coefficient, ν (see 3.18)

Note 1 to entry: Design load is expressed in kilonewtons (kN) and is calculated using the following formula:

calculated value of the maximum concentric longitudinal compressive load that a manhole or inspection chamber

ring can be expected to withstand during operation, taking into account the material safety coefficient, ν

(see 3.18)

Note 1 to entry: Theoretical design load is expressed in kilonewtons (kN)

3.21 permissible eccentric force on the manhole or inspection chamber unit

As

minimum pipe cross section of the spigot (see Figure 1) in square millimetre (mm2)

Note 1 to entry: Minimum cross-sectional area at the spigot is expressed in square millimetres (mm2)

Note 2 to entry: Minimum cross-sectional area at the spigot is calculated using Formula (2):

je is outside diameter of the joint, in millimetres (mm);

di is internal diameter of shaft or chamber unit, in millimetres (mm)

3.14

rigid joint

joint which does not allow relative movement between the components being joined

3.15

minimum specific initial longitudinal compressive stress at break

σb,s,min

manufacturers declared minimum value for the specific initial longitudinal compressive stress at break of the unit

Note 1 to entry: Minimum specific initial longitudinal compressive stress at break is expressed in megapascals (MPa)

3.16

initial longitudinal compressive stress at break (determined using prism test pieces)

σs,b,u

compressive stress at break of the test piece during a short-term compression test

Note 1 to entry: Initial longitudinal compressive stress at break (determined using prism test pieces) is expressed in

manufacturer's declared value of the longitudinal compressive load that a manhole or inspection chamber ring

can withstand during operation, taking into account the material safety coefficient, ν (see 3.18)

Note 1 to entry: Design load is expressed in kilonewtons (kN) and is calculated using the following formula:

calculated value of the maximum concentric longitudinal compressive load that a manhole or inspection chamber

ring can be expected to withstand during operation, taking into account the material safety coefficient, ν

(see 3.18)

Note 1 to entry: Theoretical design load is expressed in kilonewtons (kN)

3.21 permissible eccentric force on the manhole or inspection chamber unit

As

minimum pipe cross section of the spigot (see Figure 1) in square millimetre (mm2)

Note 1 to entry: Minimum cross-sectional area at the spigot is expressed in square millimetres (mm2)

Note 2 to entry: Minimum cross-sectional area at the spigot is calculated using Formula (2):

je is outside diameter of the joint, in millimetres (mm);

di is internal diameter of shaft or chamber unit, in millimetres (mm)

Key

de outside diameter of unit (see 3.6)

je joint outside diameter

di internal diameter of unit (see 3.8)

(A) minimum unit cross-sectional area at spigot, As (see 3.22)

Figure 1 — Areas and diameters referred to in this standard

Key

(a) section through deep chamber manhole (b) section through a size reduction using a precast concrete taper unit (c) section through a size reduction using a precast concrete reducing slab

NOTE Surfaces of precast concrete units exposed to an environment corrosive to concrete can be covered in GRP if necessary

Figure 2 — Typical types of units used in manholes and inspection chambers

Key

de outside diameter of unit (see 3.6)

je joint outside diameter

di internal diameter of unit (see 3.8)

(A) minimum unit cross-sectional area at spigot, As (see 3.22)

Figure 1 — Areas and diameters referred to in this standard

Key

(a) section through deep chamber manhole (b) section through a size reduction using a precast concrete taper unit (c) section through a size reduction using a precast concrete reducing slab

NOTE Surfaces of precast concrete units exposed to an environment corrosive to concrete can be covered in GRP if necessary

Figure 2 — Typical types of units used in manholes and inspection chambers

4 General requirements

4.1 Classification

4.1.1 Categories

Shaft and chamber units shall be made from units complying with EN 14364

Shaft and chamber units shall be classified according to nominal size (DN) and internal height In addition, shaft

and chamber units shall include nominal stiffness (SN) in their classification

4.1.2 Nominal stiffness

The nominal stiffness, SN, shall conform to one of those given in Table 1 (see Footnotes a and b)

Where special applications require the use of units having a higher nominal stiffness than those given in Table 1

the unit shall be marked "SN N", where N is the number equal to the unit's nominal stiffness

Table 1 — Nominal stiffnesses SN Nominal stiffnesses SN a b

SN 1 250

SN 2 500

SN 5 000

SN 10 000

a These nominal stiffnesses correspond to the values specified EN 14364 for the minimum initial specific

ring stiffness, in newtons per square metre (N/m2)

b Shaft or chamber units of nominal stiffness less than SN 1250 are not intended for laying directly in the

ground

4.2 Materials for shaft or chamber units

4.2.1 General

Shaft and chamber units shall be made from units complying with EN 14364 and be constructed using chopped

and/or continuous glass filaments, strands or rovings, mats or fabric synthetic veils, and polyester resin with or

without fillers and, if applicable, additives necessary to impart specific properties to the resin The shaft or

chamber unit may also incorporate aggregates, and, if required, a thermoplastics liner

4.2.2 Elastomers

Each elastomeric material(s) of the sealing component (if used) shall conform to the applicable requirements of

EN 681-1

4.2.3 Metals

Where exposed metal components are used in the shaft or chamber units, there shall not be evidence of

corrosion of the components after the metal component has been immersed in an aqueous sodium chloride

solution, 30 g/l, for seven days at (23 ± 2) °C

4.3 Reference conditions for testing

4.3.1 Temperature

The mechanical, physical and chemical properties specified in all clauses of this European Standard shall, unless otherwise specified, be determined at (23 ± 5) °C To establish re-rating factors for all long-term properties to be used in design for service temperatures over 35 °C and up to and including 50 °C type tests shall, unless otherwise specified, be carried out at least at the maximum service temperature (50 ± 5)°C

!The joint tests described in 4.5 shall be performed at a temperature of (23 ± 15) °C."

4.3.2 Properties of water for testing

The water used for the tests referred to in this standard shall be tap water having a pH of (7 ± 2)

4.3.3 Loading conditions

Unless otherwise specified, the mechanical, physical and chemical properties specified in EN 14364 and clauses

of this standard shall be determined using circumferential and/or longitudinal loading conditions, as applicable

4.3.4 Preconditioning

Unless otherwise specified, in case of dispute store the test piece(s) in air at the test temperature specified in 4.3.1 for at least 24 h prior to testing

4.3.5 Measurement of dimensions

In case of dispute the dimensions of GRP-UP components shall be determined at the temperature specified

in 4.3.1 Measurements shall be made in accordance with EN ISO 3126 or otherwise using any method of sufficient accuracy to determine conformity or otherwise to the applicable limits Routine measurements shall be determined at the prevailing temperature or, if the manufacturer prefers, at the temperature specified in 4.3.1

4.4 Joints

4.4.1 Types of joint

A joint shall be classified as either flexible (see 3.13) or rigid (see 3.14)

4.4.2 Length and diameter of joint

If requested, the manufacturer shall declare the length and the maximum external diameter of the assembled joint used between manhole components

4.4.3 Flexibility of the jointing system

Neither flexible nor rigid joints are required to have any specified amount of flexibility but both are required to be watertight in service

4 General requirements

4.1 Classification

4.1.1 Categories

Shaft and chamber units shall be made from units complying with EN 14364

Shaft and chamber units shall be classified according to nominal size (DN) and internal height In addition, shaft

and chamber units shall include nominal stiffness (SN) in their classification

4.1.2 Nominal stiffness

The nominal stiffness, SN, shall conform to one of those given in Table 1 (see Footnotes a and b)

Where special applications require the use of units having a higher nominal stiffness than those given in Table 1

the unit shall be marked "SN N", where N is the number equal to the unit's nominal stiffness

Table 1 — Nominal stiffnesses SN Nominal stiffnesses SN a b

SN 1 250

SN 2 500

SN 5 000

SN 10 000

a These nominal stiffnesses correspond to the values specified EN 14364 for the minimum initial specific

ring stiffness, in newtons per square metre (N/m2)

b Shaft or chamber units of nominal stiffness less than SN 1250 are not intended for laying directly in the

ground

4.2 Materials for shaft or chamber units

4.2.1 General

Shaft and chamber units shall be made from units complying with EN 14364 and be constructed using chopped

and/or continuous glass filaments, strands or rovings, mats or fabric synthetic veils, and polyester resin with or

without fillers and, if applicable, additives necessary to impart specific properties to the resin The shaft or

chamber unit may also incorporate aggregates, and, if required, a thermoplastics liner

4.2.2 Elastomers

Each elastomeric material(s) of the sealing component (if used) shall conform to the applicable requirements of

EN 681-1

4.2.3 Metals

Where exposed metal components are used in the shaft or chamber units, there shall not be evidence of

corrosion of the components after the metal component has been immersed in an aqueous sodium chloride

solution, 30 g/l, for seven days at (23 ± 2) °C

4.3 Reference conditions for testing

4.3.1 Temperature

The mechanical, physical and chemical properties specified in all clauses of this European Standard shall, unless otherwise specified, be determined at (23 ± 5) °C To establish re-rating factors for all long-term properties to be used in design for service temperatures over 35 °C and up to and including 50 °C type tests shall, unless otherwise specified, be carried out at least at the maximum service temperature (50 ± 5)°C

!The joint tests described in 4.5 shall be performed at a temperature of (23 ± 15) °C."

4.3.2 Properties of water for testing

The water used for the tests referred to in this standard shall be tap water having a pH of (7 ± 2)

4.3.3 Loading conditions

Unless otherwise specified, the mechanical, physical and chemical properties specified in EN 14364 and clauses

of this standard shall be determined using circumferential and/or longitudinal loading conditions, as applicable

4.3.4 Preconditioning

Unless otherwise specified, in case of dispute store the test piece(s) in air at the test temperature specified in 4.3.1 for at least 24 h prior to testing

4.3.5 Measurement of dimensions

In case of dispute the dimensions of GRP-UP components shall be determined at the temperature specified

in 4.3.1 Measurements shall be made in accordance with EN ISO 3126 or otherwise using any method of sufficient accuracy to determine conformity or otherwise to the applicable limits Routine measurements shall be determined at the prevailing temperature or, if the manufacturer prefers, at the temperature specified in 4.3.1

4.4 Joints

4.4.1 Types of joint

A joint shall be classified as either flexible (see 3.13) or rigid (see 3.14)

4.4.2 Length and diameter of joint

If requested, the manufacturer shall declare the length and the maximum external diameter of the assembled joint used between manhole components

4.4.3 Flexibility of the jointing system

Neither flexible nor rigid joints are required to have any specified amount of flexibility but both are required to be watertight in service

4.5 Joint performance

4.5.1 Performance requirements

Flexible and rigid joints, when tested using procedures detailed in either EN 1119 or ISO 8533, as applicable and

using test pieces complying with 4.5.3, shall show conformity with the requirements that they remain watertight

and free from signs of damage when subject to each of the characteristics of the test (see Table 2)

Joints for shaft and chamber units are not to be subject to bending tests as they are not applicable to manhole

elements

Table 2 — Summary of joint tests and performance requirements for flexible and rigid joints

Characteristic Requirements Test parameters Test

method Parameter Value

Test piece

No, of test pieces Test piece assembly Internal pressure Medium

Test temperature Test duration

Shall conform to 4.5.3

1 Manufacturer's instructions 1,5 x PN

Shall conform to 4.3.2 Shall conform to 4.3.1

15 min

Flexible Joints to

EN 1119 Rigid Joints to ISO 8533

Test piece

No, of test pieces Test piece assembly Test pressure Medium Test temperature Test duration

Shall conform to 4.5.3

1 Manufacturer's instructions -0,8 bar

air Shall conform to 4.3.1 1h

Flexible Joints to

EN 1119 Rigid Joints to ISO 8533

Test piece

No, of test pieces Test piece assembly Test pressure a) Initial test b) Leak-tightness test

Medium Test temperature Test duration a) Initial test b) Leak-tightness test

Shall conform to 4.5.2.4

1 Manufacturer's instructions 1,5 x PN

2 x PN Shall conform to 4.3.2 Shall conform to 4.3.1

15 min

24 h

Flexible Joints to

EN 1119 Rigid Joints to ISO 8533

4.5.2 Interchangeability

Where interchangeability between products from different suppliers is required, the manhole or inspection

chamber ring and joint dimensions shall be compatible with the components to be joined and the performance of

the formed joint shall conform to the relevant performance requirements of 4.5.6 or 4.5.7

NOTE In the event it is decided to use and combine products from different suppliers, it is the responsibility of the

decision taker to ensure that the manhole or inspection chamber ring and joint dimensions of the components chosen are

compatible with the components to be joined and that the performance of the formed joint conforms to the relevant performance requirements of Table 2

4.5.3 Test pieces

A test piece shall comprise a joint and two pieces of manhole shaft or chamber ring or inspection chamber ring such that the total laying length, L, is not less than that which is required to meet the requirements of the applicable test method, i.e EN 1119 or ISO 8533

4.5.4 Number of test pieces for type test purposes

The number of flexible or rigid joint assemblies to be tested for each test characteristic, detailed in Table 2, shall

be one The same assembly may be used for more than one test

4.5.5 Test temperature

The joint tests specified in 4.5.1 shall be performed at the applicable temperature in conformity with 4.3.1

4.5.6 Flexible joints with elastomeric sealing rings

Flexible joints with elastomeric seals shall be tested for conformity with the test performance requirements under hydrostatic pressure detailed in 4.5.8, using methods of test given in EN 1119, as appropriate, with the joint free

of angular deflection, draw and misalignment and assuming that the pressure rating of the piping system in which the particular type of joint is to be used is a nominal pressure (PN) equal to 1 bar The test pieces used shall conform to 4.5.3

Subject the test pieces to the tests required and summarised in Table 2 As these joints are not intended to be capable of resisting end-loads from the end thrust the tests shall be performed with these loads carried by external supports

4.5.7 Rigid joints of the wrapped or cemented type

Wrapped or cemented joints shall be tested for conformity with the test performance requirements under hydrostatic pressure detailed in 4.5.8, using test pieces conforming to 4.5.3 The methods of test are those given

in ISO 85331) in conjunction with specific conditions assuming that the pressure rating of the piping system in which the particular type of joint is to be used is a nominal pressure (PN) equal to 1 bar

Subject the test pieces to the tests required and summarised in Table 2 As these joints are not intended to be capable of resisting end-loads from the end thrust the tests shall be performed with these loads carried by external supports

4.5.8 Test parameters 4.5.8.1 General

When tested in accordance with EN 1119 or ISO 8533, as applicable, using the test parameters specified in Table 2, the joint performance shall conform to the requirements given in 4.5.8.2 to 4.5.8.4, as applicable

4.5.8.2 Leak-tightness when subject to internal pressure following assembly

When assembled in accordance with the manhole or inspection chamber ring manufacturer's recommendations and then subjected to a static pressure test in accordance with EN 1119 or ISO 8533, as applicable, with a test pressure equal to 1,5 times PN (equal to 1 bar), for a time period of 15 min, the joint shall remain leak-tight and there shall be no visible damage to the joint components

1) ISO 8533 has a transverse bending test with a specified bending load but when testing joints for use in manholes or inspection chambers this can be ignored as it is not applicable

4.5 Joint performance

4.5.1 Performance requirements

Flexible and rigid joints, when tested using procedures detailed in either EN 1119 or ISO 8533, as applicable and

using test pieces complying with 4.5.3, shall show conformity with the requirements that they remain watertight

and free from signs of damage when subject to each of the characteristics of the test (see Table 2)

Joints for shaft and chamber units are not to be subject to bending tests as they are not applicable to manhole

elements

Table 2 — Summary of joint tests and performance requirements for flexible and rigid joints

Characteristic Requirements Test parameters Test

method Parameter Value

Test piece

No, of test pieces Test piece

assembly Internal pressure

Medium Test temperature

Test duration

Shall conform to 4.5.3

1 Manufacturer's instructions

1,5 x PN

Shall conform to 4.3.2 Shall conform to 4.3.1

15 min

Flexible Joints to

EN 1119 Rigid

Joints to ISO 8533

Test piece

No, of test pieces Test piece

assembly Test pressure

Medium Test temperature

Test duration

Shall conform to 4.5.3

1 Manufacturer's instructions

-0,8 bar

air Shall conform to 4.3.1

1h

Flexible Joints to

EN 1119 Rigid

Joints to ISO 8533

Test piece

No, of test pieces Test piece

assembly Test pressure

a) Initial test b) Leak-tightness

test Medium

Test temperature Test duration

a) Initial test b) Leak-tightness

test

Shall conform to 4.5.2.4

1 Manufacturer's instructions

1,5 x PN

2 x PN

Shall conform to 4.3.2 Shall conform to 4.3.1

15 min

24 h

Flexible Joints to

EN 1119 Rigid

Joints to ISO 8533

4.5.2 Interchangeability

Where interchangeability between products from different suppliers is required, the manhole or inspection

chamber ring and joint dimensions shall be compatible with the components to be joined and the performance of

the formed joint shall conform to the relevant performance requirements of 4.5.6 or 4.5.7

NOTE In the event it is decided to use and combine products from different suppliers, it is the responsibility of the

decision taker to ensure that the manhole or inspection chamber ring and joint dimensions of the components chosen are

compatible with the components to be joined and that the performance of the formed joint conforms to the relevant performance requirements of Table 2

4.5.3 Test pieces

A test piece shall comprise a joint and two pieces of manhole shaft or chamber ring or inspection chamber ring such that the total laying length, L, is not less than that which is required to meet the requirements of the applicable test method, i.e EN 1119 or ISO 8533

4.5.4 Number of test pieces for type test purposes

The number of flexible or rigid joint assemblies to be tested for each test characteristic, detailed in Table 2, shall

be one The same assembly may be used for more than one test

4.5.5 Test temperature

The joint tests specified in 4.5.1 shall be performed at the applicable temperature in conformity with 4.3.1

4.5.6 Flexible joints with elastomeric sealing rings

Flexible joints with elastomeric seals shall be tested for conformity with the test performance requirements under hydrostatic pressure detailed in 4.5.8, using methods of test given in EN 1119, as appropriate, with the joint free

of angular deflection, draw and misalignment and assuming that the pressure rating of the piping system in which the particular type of joint is to be used is a nominal pressure (PN) equal to 1 bar The test pieces used shall conform to 4.5.3

Subject the test pieces to the tests required and summarised in Table 2 As these joints are not intended to be capable of resisting end-loads from the end thrust the tests shall be performed with these loads carried by external supports

4.5.7 Rigid joints of the wrapped or cemented type

Wrapped or cemented joints shall be tested for conformity with the test performance requirements under hydrostatic pressure detailed in 4.5.8, using test pieces conforming to 4.5.3 The methods of test are those given

in ISO 85331) in conjunction with specific conditions assuming that the pressure rating of the piping system in which the particular type of joint is to be used is a nominal pressure (PN) equal to 1 bar

Subject the test pieces to the tests required and summarised in Table 2 As these joints are not intended to be capable of resisting end-loads from the end thrust the tests shall be performed with these loads carried by external supports

4.5.8 Test parameters 4.5.8.1 General

When tested in accordance with EN 1119 or ISO 8533, as applicable, using the test parameters specified in Table 2, the joint performance shall conform to the requirements given in 4.5.8.2 to 4.5.8.4, as applicable

4.5.8.2 Leak-tightness when subject to internal pressure following assembly

When assembled in accordance with the manhole or inspection chamber ring manufacturer's recommendations and then subjected to a static pressure test in accordance with EN 1119 or ISO 8533, as applicable, with a test pressure equal to 1,5 times PN (equal to 1 bar), for a time period of 15 min, the joint shall remain leak-tight and there shall be no visible damage to the joint components

1) ISO 8533 has a transverse bending test with a specified bending load but when testing joints for use in manholes or inspection chambers this can be ignored as it is not applicable