FprCEN/TS 1555-7

Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 7: Assessment of conformity FprCEN/TS 1555-7

Publication date:   Aug 27, 2026

Scope

This document gives guidance and requirements for the assessment of conformity of compounds, products, joints and assemblies in accordance with the applicable part(s) of EN 1555, 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 A test matrix provides an overview of the testing scheme in Annex B, Table B.1.
NOTE 2 If certification is involved, the certification bodies and inspection bodies operating in accordance with EN ISO/IEC 17065 [2] and EN ISO/IEC 17020 [4] are considered to be competent.
Mechanical fittings according to ISO 17885 are not covered in this document.
In conjunction with EN 1555-1, EN 1555-2, EN 1555-3, EN 1555-4 and EN 1555-5, this document is applicable to PE pipes, fittings, and valves, their joints and joints with components of PE and other materials intended to be used under the following conditions:
a) a maximum operating pressure, MOP, up to and including 10 bar , at a design reference temperature of 20 °C;
b) an operating temperature between -20 °C and 40 °C.
For operating temperatures between 20 °C and 40 °C, derating coefficients are specified in EN 1555 5.
The EN 1555 series covers a range of MOPs and gives requirements concerning colours.
It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selections from these aspects, taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national guidance or regulations and installation practices or codes.