prEN 14636-2

Plastics piping systems for non-pressure drainage and sewerage - Polyester resin concrete (PRC) - Part 2: Manholes and inspection chambers prEN 14636-2

Scope

This part of the European Standard applies to inspection chambers, which are intended to be used with inverts not exceeding 2 m deep, and manholes when made from polyester resin concrete (PRC). These products are intended to be used within a drain or sewer system operating without pressure or occasionally at a head of pressure up to 1,0 bar. It applies to products, and their joints, intended primarily for use in buried installations and to be installed by open-trench techniques.
The units have a circular shape with nominal sizes not exceeding DN 3000.
The intended use of these products is in piping systems for the conveyance of sewage, rainwater and surface water at temperatures up to 50 °C, and installed in areas subjected to vehicle and/or pedestrian traffic.
It specifies definitions, requirements and characteristics of manholes, inspection chambers, joints, materials, test methods and marking.
NOTE 1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selections, taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national regulations and installation practices or codes.
NOTE 2 Systems conforming to this Standard can also be used for above-ground applications provided the influence of the environment and the supports is considered in the design of the pipes, fittings and joints.
NOTE 3 Shapes other than circular may be supplied by agreement between the purchaser and manufacturer.

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