CEN/TS 13598-3:2021

Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage - Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) - Part 3: Assessment of conformity CEN/TS 13598-3:2021

Publication date:   Feb 17, 2022

Scope

This document gives guidance for requirements for the assessment of conformity of materials (compounds/formulations), products, joints and assemblies in accordance with the applicable part(s) of EN 13598-1 and EN 13598-2 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 of EN ISO 9001 [1].
NOTE 2 If certification is involved, the certification body is expected to be compliant with EN ISO/IEC 17065 [5].
NOTE 3 A basic test matrix provides an overview of the testing scheme in Annex A.
In conjunction with EN 13598-1 and EN 13598-2 (see Foreword) this document is applicable to ancillary fittings including shallow chambers and manholes and inspection chambers.