SR Cen TS 13476-4 2022

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ICS 23.040.20, 93.030
SR CEN/TS 13476-4
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Standard Român Ianuarie 2022
Titlu Sisteme de conducte de materiale plastice

pentru evacuare și canalizare, fără presiune,
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Sisteme de conducte cu pereţi structuraţi de
poli (clorură de vinil) neplastifiată (PVC-U),
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polipropilenă (PP) şi polietilenă (PE)
Partea 4: Evaluarea conformității
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Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage
- Structured-wall piping systems of unplasticized poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC-U),
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polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) - Part 4: Assessment of

conformity
Systèmes de canalisations en plastique pour les branchements et les

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collecteurs d'assainissement sans pression enterrés - Systèmes de

canalisations à parois structurées en poly (chlorure de vinyle) non plastifié
(PVC-U), polypropylène (PP) et polyéthylène (PE) - Partie 4 : Partie 4 : Guide
pour l'évaluation de la conformité
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION CEN/TS 13476-4
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION December 2019
ICS 23.040.20; 93.030 Supersedes CEN/TS 13476-4:2013
English Version
Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground

drainage and sewerage - Structured-wall piping systems of
unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene
(PP) and polyethylene (PE) - Part 4: Assessment of
conformity
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Systèmes de canalisations en plastique pour les Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme für erdverlegte
branchements et les collecteurs d'assainissement sans drucklose Abwasserkanäle und -leitungen -
pression enterrés - Systèmes de canalisations à parois
structurées en poly(chlorure de vinyle) non plastifié
(PVC-U), polypropylène (PP) et polyéthylène (PE) -
da Rohrleitungssysteme mit profilierter Wandung aus
weichmacherfreiem Polyvinylchlorid (PVC-U),
Polypropylen (PP) und Polyethylen (PE) - Teil 4:
Partie 4 : Partie 4 : Guide pour l'évaluation de la Empfehlungen für die Beurteilung der Konformität
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conformité
This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was approved by CEN on 7 October 2019 for provisional application.
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The period of validity of this CEN/TS is limited initially to three years. After two years the members of CEN will be requested to
submit their comments, particularly on the question whether the CEN/TS can be converted into a European Standard.
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CEN members are required to announce the existence of this CEN/TS in the same way as for an EN and to make the CEN/TS
available promptly at national level in an appropriate form. It is permissible to keep conflicting national standards in force (in
parallel to the CEN/TS) until the final decision about the possible conversion of the CEN/TS into an EN is reached.
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CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
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EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2019 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. CEN/TS 13476-4:2019 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
CEN/TS 13476-4:2019 (E)
Contents Page
European Foreword...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1 Scope .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2 Normative references .................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................... 6
4 Abbreviated terms ....................................................................................................................................... 10
5 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
6 Testing and inspection ............................................................................................................................... 10
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6.1 Material specification PVC-U .................................................................................................................... 10
6.2 Material specifications PP ......................................................................................................................... 11
6.3 Material specifications PE ......................................................................................................................... 12
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External non-virgin materials - validation ......................................................................................... 12
Grouping .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
6.5.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 12
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6.5.2 Size groups...................................................................................................................................................... 12
6.5.3 Fitting groups ................................................................................................................................................ 12
6.6 Type testing .................................................................................................................................................... 13
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6.7 Batch release tests ....................................................................................................................................... 17

6.8 Process verification tests .......................................................................................................................... 18
6.9 Audit tests ....................................................................................................................................................... 20
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6.10 Indirect tests .................................................................................................................................................. 22

6.11 Test records ................................................................................................................................................... 22
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Annex A (informative) Survey of test regime .................................................................................................... 23

Bibliography ................................................................................................................................................................. 25
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European Foreword
This document (CEN/TS 13476-4:2019) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 155
“Plastics piping systems and ducting systems”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes CEN/TS 13476-4:2013.
The main change compared to the previous version concerns the compliance with the latest version of
the template for assessment of conformity, including the addition of the new test method for large
diameter pipes.
EN 13476 consists of the following Parts under the general title Plastics piping systems for non-pressure
underground drainage and sewerage — Structured-wall piping systems of unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride)
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(PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE):
— Part 1: General requirements and performance characteristics;

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— Part 2: Specifications for pipes and fittings with smooth internal and external surface and the system,
Type A;
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— Part 3: Specifications for pipes and fittings with smooth internal and profiled external surface and the
system, Type B;
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— Part 4: Guidance for the assessment of conformity (the present TS).

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According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to announce this Technical Specification: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
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Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United
Kingdom.
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Introduction
Figures 1 and 2 are intended to provide general information on the concept of testing and organization
of those tests used for the purpose of the assessment of conformity. For each type of test, i.e. type testing
(TT), batch release test (BRT), process verification test (PVT), and audit test (AT), this document details
the applicable characteristics to be assessed as well as the frequency and sampling of testing.
A typical scheme for the assessment of conformity of compounds/formulations, pipes, fittings, joints or
assemblies by manufacturers is given in Figure 1.
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Figure 1 — Typical scheme for the assessment of conformity by a manufacturer
A typical scheme for the assessment of conformity of compounds/formulations, pipes, fittings, joints or
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assemblies by manufacturers, including certification, is given in Figure 2.

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Figure 2 — Typical scheme for the assessment of conformity by a manufacturer, including
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1 Scope
This document gives guidance for the assessment of conformity of materials, products, joints and
assemblies in accordance with the applicable part(s) of EN 13476 intended to be included in the
manufacturer’s quality plan as part of the quality management system and for the establishment of
certification procedures.
NOTE 1 The quality management system is expected to conform to or be no less stringent than the relevant
requirements to EN ISO 9001 [1].
NOTE 2 If third-party certification is involved, the certification body can be accredited to EN ISO/IEC 17065 [2]
or EN ISO/IEC 17021 [3], as applicable.
NOTE 3 In order to help the reader, a basic test matrix is given in Annex A.
In conjunction with EN 13476-1, EN 13476-2 and EN 13476-3 this document is applicable to Plastics
piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage — Structural-wall piping systems
of unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE):
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— for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage outside the building structure (application
area code “U”) reflected in the marking of products by “U”, and
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— for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage for both buried in ground within the building
structure (application area code “D” and outside the building structure (application area code “U”)
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reflected in the marking of products by “UD”.
2 Normative references
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The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
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undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 13476-1:2018, Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage —
Structured-wall piping systems of unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and
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polyethylene (PE) — Part 1:General requirements and performance characteristics
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polyethylene (PE) — Part 2: Specifications for pipes and fittings with smooth internal and external surface
and the system, Type A
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polyethylene (PE) — Part 3: Specifications for pipes and fittings with smooth internal and profiled external
surface and the system, Type B
3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions given in EN 13476-1, EN 13476-2
and EN 13476-3 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
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certification body
impartial body, governmental or non-governmental, possessing the necessary competence and
responsibility to carry out certification of conformity according to given rules of procedure and
management
Note 1 to entry: A certification body is preferably accredited to EN ISO/IEC 17065 [7]
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inspection body
impartial organisation or company, approved by the certification body as possessing the necessary
competence to verify and/or to carry out initial type testing, audit testing and inspection of the
manufacturer's factory production control in accordance with the relevant standard
Note 1 to entry: An inspection body is preferably accredited to EN ISO/IEC 17020 [5].
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testing laboratory
laboratory which measures, tests, calibrates or otherwise determines the characteristics of the
performance of compound / formulation and products
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Note 1 to entry: In the context of this part of EN 13476, the compound / formulation and products can be
subjected to type testing, batch release testing, process verification testing, audit testing, and witness testing, as
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applicable.
Note 2 to entry: A testing laboratory is preferably accredited to EN ISO/IEC 17025 [6].

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quality management system
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part of a management system with regard to quality
[Source: EN ISO 9000:2015 [6], definition 3.5.4]

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Note 1 to entry: Requirements for quality management systems are given in EN ISO 9001 [1].
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quality plan
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document setting out the specific quality practices, resources and sequence of activities relevant to a
particular product or range of products
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type testing
TT
testing performed to prove that the material, product, joint or assembly is capable of conforming to the
requirements given in the relevant standard
Note 1 to entry: The type test results remain valid until there is a change in the material or product or assembly
provided that the process verification tests are done regularly.
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batch release test
BRT
test performed by or on behalf of the manufacturer on a batch of formulation/ compound or products,
which has to be satisfactorily completed before the batch can be released
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process verification test
PVT
test performed by or on behalf of the manufacturer on formulation/compound or products, joints or
assemblies at specific intervals to confirm that the process continues to be capable of producing products
which conform to the requirements given in the relevant standard
Note 1 to entry: Such tests are not required to release batches of formulation/compound or products and are
carried out as a measure of process control.
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audit test
AT
test performed by a test laboratory on behalf of an inspection body or certification body to confirm that
the formulation / compound, product, joint or assembly continues to conform to the requirements given
in the relevant standard and to provide information to assess the effectiveness of the quality management
system
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indirect test
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test performed by or on behalf of the manufacturer, different from that specified test for that particular
characteristic, having previously verified its correlation with the specified test
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witness test
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test accepted by an inspection or a certification body for type testing and/or audit testing, which is carried
out by or on behalf of the manufacturer and supervised by a representative of the inspection or
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certification body, qualified in testing
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material
generic term for compositions compounds/formulations grouped by families, expressed by generic
names
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EXAMPLE: Examples of generic names are polypropylene, stainless steel, brass or EPDM.
Note 1 to entry: Definition from European Commission, Directorate-General for Enterprise and Industry, Sub-
group on Product Testing Procedures (EC, DG ENT and IND, SG PTP).
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compound / formulation
clearly defined homogenous mixture of base polymer with additives, i.e. antioxidants, pigments,
stabilizers and others, at a dosage level necessary for the processing and the intended use of the final
product
Note 1 to entry: Compound is used for polyolefins and formulation is used for PVC-U.
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material batch
clearly identified quantity of a given homogeneous compound/formulation manufactured under uniform
conditions and defined and identified by the compound/formulation manufacturer
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product
pipe or fitting of a clearly identified type intended to be a part of a piping system which the manufacturer
puts on the market
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product batch
clearly identified collection of products, manufactured consecutively or continuously under the same
conditions, using the same compound/formulation conforming to the same specification
Note 1 to entry: The production batch is defined and identified by the product manufacturer.
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sample
one or more products drawn from the same production batch, selected at random without regard to their
quality
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Note 1 to entry: The number of products in the sample is the sample size.
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collection of similar products from which samples are selected for testing purposes
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component
product manufactured out of a specific composition compound/formulation, brought to the market as
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assembled product
assembled final product using two or more single parts
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fabricated fitting
fitting produced from pipe and/or from injection-moulded fittings by thermoforming, solvent-cementing
or welding
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assembly
product that can be dismantled into a set of components
EXAMPLE A test piece consisting of various products.
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sampling plan
specification of the type of sampling to be used combined with the operational specification of the entities
or increments to be taken, the samples to be constituted and the measurements or tests to be made
EXAMPLE A specific plan which indicates the number of units of products or assemblies to be inspected.
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product type
generic description of a product
EXAMPLE A pipe or fitting or valve or their main parts, of the same design, from a particular compound.
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cavity
part of the injection mould which gives the form to the injection-moulded product
4 Abbreviated terms
To avoid misunderstanding, the abbreviations in this clause are defined as being the same in each
language. For the same reason, the terms are given in the three languages, English, French and German.
EN FR DE
AT audit test essai d’audit Überwachungsprüfung
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BRT batch release test essai de libération de campagne de fabrication Freigabeprüfung einer Charge
IT indirect test essai indirect indirekte Prüfung
PVT process
test
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essai de vérification du procédé de fabrication Prozessüberprüfung
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TT type test essai de type Typprüfung
WT witness testing essai témoin Prüfung unter Aufsicht
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5 General
Compounds, formulations, products, joints and assemblies shall conform to the requirements given in
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EN 13476-1, EN 13476-2 and EN 13476-3.

Products and assemblies shall be produced by the manufacturer under a quality management system
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which includes a quality plan.

NOTE It is expected that the quality management system conforms to or is not less stringent than the relevant
requirements to EN ISO 9001 [1].
6 Testing and inspection

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6.1 Material specification PVC-U

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For the purposes of this document, the material specification consists of a formulation which defines PVC-
U resin and additives and their dosage levels and, if applicable, non-virgin materials with known dosage
level.
The dosage level of ingredients of a material shall not exceed the tolerance bands given in Table 1. If any
level exceeds the dosage band or if a type is changed, this variation in formulation constitutes a change
in material.
The use of external non-virgin material with agreed specification shall be considered as a change in
formulation when the change in addition exceeds the tolerance bands given in Table 2.
The values of the parts X added to 100 parts by mass of PVC-U shall be specified by the manufacturer in
his quality plan.
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Table 1 — Material specification PVC-U compound
Ingredients Type Band

PVC-U resin Nominal K value: as specified ±3 units
Type and content of stabilizer or 1) OBS (Organic Based Stabilizers) X1: ± 25 %

masterbatch 2) Ca-Zn
3) Sn
4) Ca-Sn
5) others
Lubricants All X2: ± 50 % for X2 ≤ 0,2
X2: ± 0,1 parts for X2 > 0,2
Mineral modifiers 1) CaCO3 X3:

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Impact modifiers
Flow agents
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X6: ± 25 % for X6 ≤ 2
X6: ± 0,5 parts for X6 > 2
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Pigments No requirement
Others To be separately specified by the X7,1: ± 12,5 %
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X7,n: ± 12,5 %
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Table 2 — Specification of PVC-U non-virgin material
Ingredients Type Band

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fittings X8:
specification a − X8
All layers See limitations in B.2.1

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EN 13476-3:2018
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External non-virgin material not from pipes With an agreed 0

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specification a − X8
Intermediate layer See limitations in B.2.2

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a The specification shall be declared by the manufacturer to the certification body.
b Provided the tolerances of Table 1 are still met.
6.2 Material specifications PP
For the purposes of this document, the material specification consists of a compound comprising a
polypropylene (PP) compound, additives and, if applicable, non-virgin materials with known dosage
level. When a masterbatch is used, it shall be considered as a change of compound, if the type of carrier
of the pigment is changed.
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In case the content of the mineral modifier by mass is higher than the measured content by mass at the
Type Testing or a new type of mineral modifier is used, the compound shall be considered as a new
material.
The use of external non-virgin material with the agreed specification shall be considered as a change in
compound when the change in addition exceeds the tolerance given in agreed specification.
Type test results with maximum amount of non-virgin material with the same agreed specification shall
be taken as proving conformity of products containing a lower amount.
The specification shall be declared by the manufacturer to the certification body.
6.3 Material specifications PE
For the purposes of this document, the material specification consists of a compound comprising a
polyethylene (PE) compound, additives and, if applicable, non-virgin materials with known dosage level
When a masterbatch is used, it shall be considered as a change of compound, if the type of carrier of the
pigment is changed.
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In case the content of the mineral modifier by mass is higher than the measured content by mass at the
Type Testing or a new type of mineral modifier is used, the compound shall be considered as a new
material.
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The use of external non-virgin material with the agreed specification shall be considered as a change in
compound when the change in addition exceeds the tolerance given in agreed specification.
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Type test results with maximum amount of non-virgin material with the same agreed specification shall
be taken as proving conformity of products containing a lower amount.
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The specification shall be declared by the manufacturer to the certification body.

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In addition to fulfilling all the relevant requirements in EN 13476-1, EN 13476-2 and EN 13476-3, a
control of the documentation showing that the additional requirements for such materials in the agreed
specification are fulfilled shall be carried out at Type testing and Audit testing.
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6.5 Grouping
6.5.1 General
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For the purposes of this document, the groups specified in 6.5.2 and 6.5.3 apply.
6.5.2 Size groups
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Four size groups are defined for pipes and fittings, as given in Table 3.
For testing purposes, one individual nominal diameter, dn, shall be selected from each group.
Table 3 — Definition of size groups
Size group number DN/OD or DN/ID

1 ≤ 200
2 > 200 and ≤ 500
3 > 500 and ≤ 1 200
4 > 1 200 and ≤ 3 000
6.5.3 Fitting groups
Three groups of fittings each having a similar design are defined, as given in Table 4.
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For testing purposes, one individual fitting shall be selected from each group.
Table 4 — Fitting groups
Fitting group Type of fitting

1 Bends
2 Branches
3 Other fittings
Push fit fittings and fusion fittings shall be considered separately for each group.
6.6 Type testing
Relevant TT’s shall be carried out on a new system and whenever there is a change in design, material
(virgin, external non-virgin material) or production method, other than routine in-process adjustments,
and whenever there is an extension of the product range.
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Type tests, to be carried out when a change of the production site occurs, depend on the extent of the
change. Therefore, relevant type tests should be defined individually by the manufacturer.
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Type tests shall demonstrate that the products conform to all requirements for the characteristics given
in Tables 5, 6 and 7 as applicable.
Table 5 — Characteristics of pipes that require type testing

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Conditions
Reference to clause or subclause or requiring Sampling procedure
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tables of:
Characteristic test a
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PVC content 4.2.1 4.2.1 + − + − once per formulation once per formulation
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PP content 4.3.1 4.3.1 + − + − once per compound once per compound

PE content 4.4.1 4.4.1 + − + − once per compound once per compound
Non-virgin once per once per
Annex B, D, F Annex B, D, F + - + -
material compound/formulation compound/formulation
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Melt mass-flow
rate (MFR- Table 2 or 3 Table 2 or 3 + − + − once per compound once per compound
value)
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Resistance to
internal once per once per
Table 1, 2 or 3 Table 1, 2 or 3 + − + −
compound/formulation compound/formulation
pressure c
Thermal
stability Table 2 or 3 Table 2 or 3 + − + − once per compound once per compound
(OIT) d
once per once per
Density Table 3 Table 3 + − + −
Appearance 6 6 + + + + once per size once per size group
Colour 6 6 + − + + once per size once per size group
Geometrical 7.2; Tables 5, 6, 7 7.2; Tables 5, 6, once per size/ stiffness once per size
+ + − +
characteristics and 8 and 7 class group/stiffness class
Vicat softening
Table 8 Table 8 + − + − once per formulation once per formulation
temperature
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Conditions
Reference to clause or subclause or requiring Sampling procedure
tables of:
Characteristic test a
EN 13476-2:2018 EN 13476-3:2018 N D M E Manufacturer Certification body b
once per
Degree of + − - + once per size group
Table 8 Table 8 size/formulation
gelation
- - + - once per formulation once per formulation
Longitudinal
reversion Type
Table 8, 12 or 13 Not applicable + - - + once per size once per size group
A1 and A2
pipes
Oven test, Type
Not applicable Table 8, 10 or 12 + + + + once per size once per size group
B pipes
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Impact once per size/
Table 14 or Table 14 or + - - + once per size group
strength compound/formulation
Annex G, as Annex G, as
(round the once per once per
applicable applicable
clock method)
Impact
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+
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once per size/
compound/formulation
once per size group/
strength Annex H if Annex H if
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method) e - - + -
once per size/stiffness once per size
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Ring stiffness Table 14 Table 14 + + + + class/ group/stiffness class/

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Ring flexibility Annex I as Annex I as + + + + class/ group/stiffness class/
applicable applicable compound/formulation compound/formulation
once per design family
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Creep ratio f Table 14 Table 14 + + + + /compound/formulatio once per design family

n
Tensile once per once per size
strength of Table 14 Table 14 + + + + size/compound/formul group/compound/formulat
seam ation ion
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a N: new system
D: change of design (only for characteristics affected by the change)
M: change of compound
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E: extension of the product range (except the products already covered by the minimum sampling procedure)
+: test to be carried out
b Recommended sampling procedure for a testing laboratory working on behalf of a certification body. Testing undertaken in
a manufacturer laboratory shall be taken into account, provided prior acceptance by the certification body.
c To be tested on solid wall pipe; diameter and wall thickness as defined by the manufacturer.
d Only applicable for components for fused joints.
e Only for pipes intended also to be installed at temperature below −10 °C. If this test is required, then the round-the-clock
method is not necessary.
f By design family is understood designs with the same ratio (within the same wall construction) between the neutral
diameter of the pipe wall and the max. distance to the outer or inner profile. Not applicable for size group 4.
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Table 6 — Characteristics of fittings that require type testing

Reference to clause or subclause or Conditions Sampling procedure
tables of: requiring test
Characteristic a
EN 13476-2:2018 EN 13476-3:2018 N D M P E Manufacturer Certification body b
PVC content 4.2.1 4.2.1 + − + − − once per formulation once per formulation
PP content 4.3.1 4.3.1 + − + − − once per compound once per compound
PE content 4.4.1 4.4.1 + − + − − once per compound once per compound
once per once per
Non-virgin
Annex B, D, F Annex B, D, F + - + - - compound/formulat compound/formulat
material
ion ion
Melt mass-flow
rate Table 2, 3 or 4 Table 2, 3 or 4 + − + − − once per compound once per compound
(MFR-value) c
rd
Resistance to once per once per
internal Table 1, 2, 3 or 4 Table 1, 2, 3 or 4 + − + − − compound/formulat compound/formulat
pressure c d
Thermal
Table 2, 3 or 4 Table 2, 3 or 4
da + − + − −
ion
once per compound

ion
once per compound

stability (OIT) c
an
once per once per
Density Table 3 or 4 Table 3 or 4 + − + − − compound/formulat compound/formulat
ion ion
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once per fitting

Appearance 6 6 + + + - + once per each fitting
group
fo.
once per fitting

Colour 6 6 + − + - + once per each fitting
group
Geometrical 7.2; Tables 5, 6, 7.2; Tables 5, 6, and once per size group
+ + − + + once per each fitting
- In
characteristics and 7 7 and per fitting group

Vicat softening
Table 9 Table 9 + − + − − once per formulation once per formulation
temperature c
Effect of once per fitting
+ + - + + once per each fitting
heating group
RO
Table 9, 11, 13 as Table 9, 11, 13 as

applicable applicable once per
once per size
- - + - - compound/formulat
group/fitting group
ion
AS
Stiffness once per size

group/fitting group once per fitting
1 and 2 largest group 1 and 2;
Table 16 Table 16 + + + − + degree of bend for largest degree of
the size, 45 ° branch bend for the size,
45 ° branch
/stiffness class f
Impact once per size
once per fitting
strength (drop Table 16 Table 16 + + + + - group/fitting group
group
test) g
Flexibility or
mechanical once per fitting
Table 16 Table 16 + + − + + once per each fitting
group/stiffness class
strength e
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Reference to clause or subclause or Conditions Sampling procedure

tables of: requiring test
Characteristic a
EN 13476-2:2018 EN 13476-3:2018 N D M P E Manufacturer Certification body b

a N: new system
P: change of production method (only for characteristics affected by the change)
+; test to be carried out
b Recommended sampling procedure for a testing laboratory working for a certification body.
c Not to be repeated for fittings compound when the compound is the same as for pipes and already tested for that purpose.
d To be tested in pipe form with an optional diameter.
e Only for fabricated fittings made from more than one piece. Sealing ring retaining mean is not considered as a piece.
f If the fitting is made from the pipe, the pipe stiffness test is sufficient.
rd
g Not applicable for size group 4.
da
Table 7 — Characteristics of fitness for purpose of the system that require type testing
Characteristic Reference to clause or subclause or Conditions Sampling procedure
an
tables of requiring test a
EN 13476-2:2018 EN 13476-3:2018 N D M E Manufacturer Certification
body b
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Tightness of once per one size per

elastomeric + size/joint joint design d
fo.
Table 17 Table 17 + + +
sealing ring c design d
joints
Resistance to once/size once/size
- In
combined group/fitting group/fitting

temperature group 1 and 2/ group 1 and 2/
cycling and Table 17 Table 17 + + + + joint design, joint design,
external lowest stiffness lowest stiffness
loading class d class d
RO
Elevated once per once per

temperature compound/form compound/for
cycling ulation per joint mulation per
Table 17 Table 17 + + + - design on the joint design on
AS
lowest produced the lowest

stiffness class d produced
stiffness class d
Tensile test of once per jointing once per
welded or fused method /size jointing
Table 17 Table 17 + + + +
joint group method /size
group
a N: new system
+; test to be carried out
b Recommended sampling procedure for a testing laboratory working for a certification body
c Change of sealing ring material
d Joint design at least includes: seal design, groove geometry and seal hardness (±5 IHRD)
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6.7 Batch release tests
Those characteristics specified in EN 13476-1, EN 13476-2 and EN 13476-3 and listed in Tables 8 and 9
shall be subject to BRT with the minimum sampling frequency as given in Tables 8 and 9, as applicable.
Table 8 — Characteristics of pipes and minimum sampling frequencies for BRT

Reference to clause or subclause or
Characteristic tables of Minimum sampling frequency
EN 13476-2:2018 EN 13476-3:2018
Appearance/colour 6 6 once per 8 h and start up
Mean outside diameter and mean Tables 5 and 6 Tables 5 and 6 once per 8 h and start up
inside diameter 7.2.3 7.2.3
Table 6 Tables 5 and 7 once per 8 h and start up
Wall thickness
7.2.5 7.2.5
Length of pipe and where once per 8 h and start up
rd
7.2.2 7.2.2
required chamfer
Table 6 Table 5 once per 8 h and start up
Socket dimensions a
Spigot dimensions a
7.2.4
Tables 5,
7.2.4
6 and
da
7
7.2.4
Table 5,
7.2.4
6 once per 8 h and start up
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Impact resistance b (round-the- Table 14 or Annex G, as Table 14 or Annex G, as
once per 24 h and start up
clock method) PVC-U applicable applicable
Impact resistance b (round-the-

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Table 14 or Annex G, as Table 14 or Annex G, as

once per week and start up
clock method) PE, PP applicable applicable
Impact resistance b (Stair case

fo.
Annex H if applicable Annex H if applicable once per 24 h and start up

method) PVC-U
Ring stiffness Table 14 Table 14 start up
- In
Table 14 or Annex I as Table 14 or Annex I as

Ring flexibility start up
Tensile strength of seam Table 14 Table 14 start up
Longitudinal reversion, Type A1
Table 9, 10 and 12 not applicable once per week and start up
and A2 pipes
RO
Oven test, Type B pipes not applicable Tables 8, 10 and 12 once per week and start up
Marking Table 18 Table 18 once per 8 h and start up
AS
a For dimensions which are influenced by the process.

b Pipes marked with (ice crystal) shall be tested with the stair case method and do not have to be tested with the round the
❄
clock method.
Note Due to possible short production runs, especially for size group 4 pipes the use of indirect testing might
be more appropriate according to 6.10.
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Table 9 — Characteristics of fittings and minimum sampling frequencies for BRT

Reference to clause or subclause or
Characteristic tables of Minimum sampling frequency
EN 13476-2:2018 EN 13476-3:2018
Appearance/colour 6 6 once per cavity per 8 h and start up

Table 5 once per cavity per 8 h and start up
Wall thicknesses a 7.2.5
7.2.5
Table 5 and 6 Table 5 once per cavity per 8 h and start up
Spigot dimensions a 7.2.3; 7.2.4 7.2.4
Table 6 Table 5 once per cavity per 8 h and start up
Socket dimensions a 7.2.4 7.2.4
Effect of heating. Only
Table 9 Table 9 once per cavity per 24 h and start up
PVC-U
Water tightness b Table 17 Table 17 once per fitting per 8 h
rd
Marking Table 19 Table 19 once per cavity at start up
a For dimensions which are influenced by the process.
da
b Only for fabricated fittings made from more than one piece. A sealing ring retaining mean is not considered as a piece.
The manufacturer shall specify a production batch in his quality plan.

an
A production batch shall only be released for supply when all the relevant tests and inspections have been
carried out at least once at the specified frequencies and the requirements have been met.
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If a product fails in respect of any characteristic given in to Tables 10 and 11, as applicable, the production
batch shall be rejected or the retest procedures shall be performed for the characteristic on which the
product failed.
fo.
The retest procedure shall be as follows:

Find the last product, which conforms to the requirements as specified in EN 13476-1, EN 13476-2 and
- In
EN 13476-3. Release all products produced before that point and reject the products produced after that
point;
Procedures for dealing with rejected products shall be detailed in the manufacturer’s quality plan.
6.8 Process verification tests
RO
Those characteristics specified in EN 13476-1, EN 13476-2 and EN 13476-3 and listed in Table 10, shall
be subject to PVT’s with the minimum sampling frequency given in Table 10, as applicable, if not type
AS
tested or audit tested in the same period.
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Table 10 — Characteristics and minimum sampling frequencies for PVT

Characteristic Reference to clause or subclause or Minimum sampling frequency
tables of
EN 13476-2:2018 EN 13476-3:2018
Pipes Resistance to internal Table 1, 2 or 3 Table 1, 2 or 3 once/ year /compound/formulation

pressure a currently used
once/year/compound currently
MFR Table 2, 3 or 4 Table 2, 3 or 4
used
Thermal stability Table 2 or 3 Table 2 or 3 once/year/compound currently
used
Vicat softening Table 8 Table 8 once/year/formulation currently
temperature used
Fittings Resistance to internal Table 1, 2, 3 or 4 Table 1, 2, 3 or 4 once/2 years
pressure a b /compound/formulation currently
used
rd
MFR b Table 2, 3 or 4 Table 2, 3 or 4
used
Thermal stability b c
Vicat softening
Table 2, 3 or 4
Table 9
da Table 2,3 or 4
Table 9
used
once/year/formulation currently
an
temperature b used
Effect of heating, only Table 11 or 13 Table 11 or 13 once year/fitting group

PP and PE
St
Flexibility or Table 16 Table 17 once year/fitting group /stiffness

mechanical strength class
(only fabricated
fo.
fittings)
The system Tightness of Table 17 Table 17 once/2 years/size group/joint
elastomeric sealing ring design d
- In
joints
Elevated temperature Table 17 Table 17 once/ 3 years/joint design/lowest
cycling, if applicable SN and compound/formulation
currently used d
RO
Tensile test of welded Table 17 Table 17 once/2 years/size group/joint

or fused joint method
a To be tested on solid wall pipe; diameter and wall thickness as defined by the manufacturer
AS
b Not to be repeated for fittings compound when the compound is the same as for pipes and already tested for that purpose.
c Only applicable for components for fused joints.
d Joint design at least includes: seal design, groove geometry and seal hardness (±5 IHRD)
If the product does not conform to the requirements in respect of any characteristic given in Table 10, as
applicable, the retest procedure detailed in the manufacturer’s quality plan shall be performed. If the
retest procedure does not confirm conformity of the product to the requirements, then the process shall
be investigated and corrected in accordance with the procedures given in the manufacturer’s quality plan,
as well as to verify the characteristics given in Table 10, as applicable.
A test performed as an AT does not need to be repeated as a PVT.
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6.9 Audit tests
ATs are performed if certification is involved only.

Those characteristics specified in EN 13476-1, EN 13476-2 and EN 13476-3 and listed in Table 11 are
intended to be audit tested with the minimum sampling frequency as given in Table 11, as applicable.
Table 11 — Characteristics and minimum sampling frequencies for AT
tables of
EN 13476-2:2018 EN 13476-3:2018
Pipes once/year/formulation currently
PVC content 4.2.1 4.2.1
used
PP content 4.3.1 4.3.1
used
PE content 4.4.1 4.4.1
rd
used
External non-virgin material Annex B, D, F Annex B, D, F Once/year/type of non-virgin
currently used (check of agreed
Resistance to internal Table 1, 2 or 3

da
Table 1, 2 or 3
specification and records)
once/ 3 years
pressure a
an
MFR Table 2, 3 or 4 Table 2, 3 or 4
used
St
Thermal stability b Table 2 or 3 Table 2 or 3 once/year/compound currently

used
Density Table 3 Table 3 once/year/compound/formulation
fo.
currently used
Appearance/colour 6 6 once/year/size group
Geometrical characteristics 7.2; Tables 5, 6, 7, 8 7.2; Tables 5, 6, 7 once/year/size group
- In
Vicat softening temperature Table 8 Table 8 once/year/formulation currently

used
Degree of gelation Table 8 Table 8 once/year/size group
Longitudinal reversion, type Table 8, 12 or 13 not applicable once/year/size group
RO
A1 and A2 pipes
Oven test, type B pipes not applicable Table 8, 10 or 12 once/year/size group
AS
Impact resistance (round-the- Table 14 or Annex G, Table 14 or Annex G, once/year/size group

clock method) as applicable as applicable
Impact resistance (staircase Annex H if applicable Annex H if applicable once/year/size group
method) c
Ring stiffness Table 14 Table 14 once/year/size group
Ring flexibility Table 14 or Annex I if Table 14 or Annex I if once/year/size group
Creep ratio g Table 14 Table 14 once/year/design family
Tensile strength of seam Table 14 Table 14 once/year/size group

Marking Table 18 Table 18 once/year/size group
Fittings once/year/formulation currently
PVC content 4.2.1 4.2.1
used
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tables of
EN 13476-2:2018 EN 13476-3:2018
PP content 4.3.1 4.3.1

used
PE content 4.4.1 4.4.1
used
Non-virgin material Annex B, D, F Annex B, D, F Once/year/type of non-virgin
currently used (check of
documentation)
Resistance to internal Table 1, 2, 3 or 4 Table 1, 2, 3 or 4 once/3 years
pressure a d
MFRd Table 2, 3 or 4 Table 2, 3 or 4
used
Thermal stability b d Table 2, 3 or 4 Table 2,3 or 4 once/year/compound currently
rd
used
Density Table 3 or 4 Table 3 or 4 once/year/compound/formulation
currently used
Appearance/colour 6 da 6 once/year/size group/fitting
group
an
Geometrical characteristics 7.2; Tables 5, 6, 7 7.2; Tables 5, 6, 7 once/year/size group/fitting
group
Vicat softening temperature d Table 9 Table 9 once/year/formulation currently

used
St
Effect of heating Table 9, 11 or 13 Table 9, 11 or 13 once/year/size group

Impact strength, drop test Table 16 Table 16 once/2 years/size group/fitting
fo.
group
Stiffness Table 16 Table 16 once/2 years/size group/fitting
group 1 and 2 largest degree of
- In
bend for the size, 45 ° branch

Flexibility or mechanical Table 16 Table 16 once/year/size group
strength e
Marking Table 19 Table 19 once/year/size group/fitting
RO
group
The Tightness of elastomeric Table 17 Table 17 once/year/one size/joint design
system sealing ring joints
AS
Elevated temperature cycling Table 17 Table 17 once/3 years/joint design on the

lowest produced stiffness class f
Tensile test of welded or fused Table 17 Table 17 once/ year/size group/jointing
joint method
a To be tested in solid wall pipe form.
b Only applicable for components for fused joints.
c Only for pipes marked with an ice crystal. If this test is required, then the round-the-clock method is not necessary.
d Not to be repeated for fittings compound when the compound is the same as for pipes and already tested for that purpose.
e Only for fabricated fittings made from more than one piece. A sealing ring retaining component is not considered as a piece.
f Only applicable for application code “UD” pipes and fittings.
g Not applicable for size group 4 products.
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The sizes, types and classes selected for tests should preferably be primarily those which have not
previously been selected for audit testing. Samples should be preferably taken from the largest volume
of production per group.
Certification bodies may accept process verification tests (PVT) as audit tests (AT) if witnessed by them
or by their agencies.
6.10 Indirect tests
Generally, testing shall be performed using the test methods referred to EN 13476-1, EN 13476-2 and
EN 13476-3.
ITs may be used for BRT characteristics as given in Tables 8 and 9. Indirect testing shall not be used for
TT’s, PVT’s and AT’s.
The indirect test method used and the correlation or safe relationship of the indirect testing to the
specified testing shall be documented in the manufacturer’s quality plan. The continuing validity of the
indirect testing shall be checked at regular intervals.
rd
In cases of dispute, the BRT’s as specified in Tables 8 and 9, as applicable, shall be used.
If certification is involved, the IT shall be accepted by the certification body.
6.11 Test records da
Unless otherwise specified all records shall be maintained for a minimum of five years in accordance with
an
the information given in the quality management system.
St
fo.
- In
RO
AS
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Annex A
(informative)
Survey of test regime

Table A.1 —Survey of test regime

Characteristic TT BRT PVT AT
Pipes
PVC content + +
PP content + +
PE content + +
Non-virgin material + +
rd
Melt mass-flow rate (MFR-value) + + +
Resistance to internal pressure
Thermal stability (OIT)
da +
+
+
+
+
+
Density + +
an
Appearance + + +
Colour + + +
St
Geometrical characteristics + + +
Vicat softening temperature + + +
fo.
Degree of gelation + +
Longitudinal reversion Type A1 and A2 pipes + + +
Oven test, Type B pipes + + +
- In
Impact resistance (round the clock method) + + +

Impact strength (staircase method) + + +
Ring stiffness + + +
RO
Ring flexibility + + +
Creep ratio + +
Tensile strength of seam + + +
AS
Marking + +
Fittings
PVC content + +
PP content + +
PE content + +
Non-virgin material + +
Melt mass-flow rate (MFR-value) + + +
Resistance to internal pressure + + +
Thermal stability (OIT) + + +
Density + +
Appearance + + +
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Characteristic TT BRT PVT AT

Colour + + +
Geometrical characteristics + + +
Vicat softening temperature + + +

Effect of heating + +PVC +PP, PE +
Stiffness + +
Impact strength (Drop test) + +
Flexibility or mechanical strength + + +
Water tightness, fabricated fittings a +
Marking + +
Fitness for Purpose
Tightness of elastomeric sealing ring joints + + +
rd
Elevated temperature cycling + + +
Tensile test of welded or fused joint + + +
a Test is used as indirect testing flexibility or mechanical strength.
da
an
St
fo.
- In
RO
AS
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Standard Român Ianuarie 2022

Titlu Sisteme de conducte de materiale plastice

polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) - Part 4: Assessment of

Systèmes de canalisations en plastique pour les branchements et les

collecteurs d'assainissement sans pression enterrés - Systèmes de

Aprobare Aprobat de Directorul General al ASRO la 20 ianuarie 2022

Specificația tehnică europeană CEN/TS 13476-4:2019 are statutul

Data publicării versiunii române: -

Corespondență Acest standard este identic cu specificația tehnică europeană

ASOCIAŢIA DE STANDARDIZARE DIN ROMÂNIA

ICS 23.040.20; 93.030 Supersedes CEN/TS 13476-4:2013

Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels

6.7 Batch release tests ....................................................................................................................................... 17

6.10 Indirect tests .................................................................................................................................................. 22

Annex A (informative) Survey of test regime .................................................................................................... 23

This document supersedes CEN/TS 13476-4:2013.

— Part 1: General requirements and performance characteristics;

— Part 4: Guidance for the assessment of conformity (the present TS).

Figure 1 — Typical scheme for the assessment of conformity by a manufacturer

assemblies by manufacturers, including certification, is given in Figure 2.

polyethylene (PE) — Part 1:General requirements and performance characteristics

3 Terms and definitions

• ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp

Note 1 to entry: A certification body is preferably accredited to EN ISO/IEC 17065 [7]

Note 1 to entry: An inspection body is preferably accredited to EN ISO/IEC 17020 [5].

Note 2 to entry: A testing laboratory is preferably accredited to EN ISO/IEC 17025 [6].

part of a management system with regard to quality

[Source: EN ISO 9000:2015 [6], definition 3.5.4]

certification body, qualified in testing

part of another product or as a spare part

EXAMPLE A test piece consisting of various products.

EN 13476-1, EN 13476-2 and EN 13476-3.

which includes a quality plan.

6 Testing and inspection

6.1 Material specification PVC-U

Table 1 — Material specification PVC-U compound

Ingredients Type Band

Type and content of stabilizer or 1) OBS (Organic Based Stabilizers) X1: ± 25 %

Mineral modifiers 1) CaCO3 X3:

Table 2 — Specification of PVC-U non-virgin material

Ingredients Type Band

External non-virgin material from pipes and With an agreed 0

All layers See limitations in B.2.1

External non-virgin material not from pipes With an agreed 0

Intermediate layer See limitations in B.2.2

6.2 Material specifications PP

The specification shall be declared by the manufacturer to the certification body.

Size group number DN/OD or DN/ID

6.5.3 Fitting groups

Fitting group Type of fitting

Table 5 — Characteristics of pipes that require type testing

EN 13476-2:2018 EN 13476-3:2018 N D M E Manufacturer Certification body b

PP content 4.3.1 4.3.1 + − + − once per compound once per compound

EN 13476-2:2018 EN 13476-3:2018 N D M E Manufacturer Certification body b

Ring stiffness Table 14 Table 14 + + + + class/ group/stiffness class/

Table 14 or Table 14 or once per size/stiffness once per size

Creep ratio f Table 14 Table 14 + + + + /compound/formulatio once per design family

Table 6 — Characteristics of fittings that require type testing

EN 13476-2:2018 EN 13476-3:2018 N D M P E Manufacturer Certification body b

once per compound