EN 12201-1 Plastic Pipe Systems for Water Supply and Pressure Drainage and Sewer - Polyethylene (PE)

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of EN 12201-1 testing. This European Standard specifies the general requirements for polyethylene (PE) pressure piping systems (mains and service pipes) for buried or above-ground applications for the transport of water for human use, raw water before treatment, pressure drainage and sewage.

In conjunction with Chapters 12201 to 2 of EN 5, it applies to components and joints of PE pipes, fittings, valves, their joints and other materials intended for use under the following conditions:

• permissible working pressure;
• an operating temperature of 20°C as the reference temperature;
• buried in the ground;
• Marine discharges;
• Submerged in water;
• Above ground, including pipes hanging under bridges.

The standard specifies the requirements for materials used in the manufacture of PE pipes and fittings. This includes the base resin, additives and pigments. The standard specifies dimensions and tolerances for PE pipes and fittings. This includes outside diameter, wall thickness and length.

The standard specifies requirements for marking PE pipes and fittings. This includes the manufacturer's name, piping material, nominal size, pressure rating and date of manufacture. The standard specifies requirements for joining PE pipes and fittings.

The standard specifies requirements for testing PE pipes and fittings. This includes tests for impact resistance, tensile strength, hydrostatic pressure, and long-term hydrostatic strength.

The purpose of EN 12201-1 is to ensure that PE piping systems used for pressurized water supply, drainage and sewerage are safe, reliable and durable. The standard provides a common set of requirements for manufacturers, installers and users of PE piping systems and helps ensure that products from different manufacturers are interchangeable and compatible.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with EN 12201-1 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.