prEN 295-8

Vitrified clay pipe systems for drains and sewers - Part 8: Requirements for the use of vitrified clay components in the rehabilitation of drainage systems and conditions for the application of methods for rehabilitation in existing drainage systems prEN 295-8

Publication date:   Oct 23, 2025

Scope

The scope of the new standard will cover the different types of repair and rehabilitation that can be undertaken on / or with clay pipes.
This will include details on trenchless installation technologies where clay pipes can be used for repair or replacement. The standard will outline the technique used and relevant standards that products can be used from as well as performance and testing criteria for products after installation.
The scope will also cover repair and rehabilitation of pipes laid using the open trench installation method. This will include replacement of socketed joints and replacement or repair of pipes, junctions and manholes. The scope will again cover the products that can be used, their performance criteria and testing methods after installation.