prEN 12566-4 rev

Small wastewater treatment systems for up to 50 PT - Part 4: Septic tanks assembled in situ from prefabricated kits prEN 12566-4 rev

Scope

This European Standard specifies characteristics and related requirements, assessment methods, the marking and assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP) procedures for packaged and/or site assembled septic tanks used for populations up to 50 inhabitants.

Packaged and/or site assembled septic tanks in accordance with this European Standard are:
- used for the partial treatment of domestic wastewater including that of guest houses and businesses;
- made of concrete, steel, Unplasticized Polyvinylchloride (PVC-U), Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP-UP) and/or Polydicyclopentadiene (PDCPD);
- with or without elastomeric seals for joints made of vulcanized rubber;
- used buried in the ground;
- with or without extension shaft;
- with a nominally capacity of at least 2 m³.
This European Standard does not cover packaged and/or site assembled septic tanks :
- where vehicle loads apply to it;
- receiving grey water only.

Related legislation

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