EN 1444:2000

Fibre-cement pipelines - Guide for laying and on-site work practices EN 1444:2000

Publication date:   Dec 22, 2003

General information

90.20 Standard under periodical review   Jul 15, 2024

CEN

CEN/TC 164 Water supply

European Norm

23.040.50   Pipes and fittings of other materials

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Scope

This draft European Standard, applies to both types of fibre-cement pipes AT and NT as defined in EN 512:1994, gives installation recommendations for this pipelines in above or below ground situations. It complements the general principles for all types of water supply systems specified in EN 805:2000, "Water supply - Requirements for systems and components outside buildings", and should be used in conjunction with that standard. This standard gives guidance in on-site working methods and in the selection and use of approved tools for cutting and machining fibre-cement pipes. This standard does not cover the following : a) installation by thrust boring and pipe jacking methods which require the use of highly specialized techniques ; b) problems caused by the use of special installations procedures (e.g. removal of pile sheeting in very deep trenches, etc.).

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

93/38/EEC

Procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors

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PUBLISHED
EN 1444:2000
90.20 Standard under periodical review
Jul 15, 2024