INSTA SBC 12201

January 2011, supersedes version March 2009

Specific rules for Nordic certification in accordance with EN 12201 Plastics piping systems for water supply Polyethylene (PE) Part 1: General Part 2: Pipes Part 3: Fittings

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Specific rules for certification in accordance with EN 12201-1, -2 and -3
Plastics piping systems for water supply Polyethylene (PE) Part 1: General, Part 2: Pipes and Part 3: Fittings
Foreword EN 12201 specifies the requirements for a piping system and its components when made from polyethylene (PE). It is intended to be used for water supply intended for human consumption, including the conveyance of raw water prior to treatment. This Specific rules (SBC) cover compound, pipes and fittings. To comply with expressed request from the market, and in expectation of the revision of EN 12201, this SBC also covers certification of pipes with dimensions according to ISO 4427 that are not covered by EN 12201. The following modifications are made in this version of this document: - Information Text modified. - 2 Application for a certification license Text modified. - 3 Certification license Text modified. - 6 Fees Text modified. - Table 5 Fitness for purpose modified - Table 13 Pressure test of butt fusion joints deleted.

References INSTA-CERT GRC EN 12201-1:2003 EN 12201-2:2003 EN 12201-3:2003 EN 12201-5:2003 CEN/TS 12201-7 :2003 ISO 4427-2:2007 General Rules for the services provided by INSTA-CERT Product certification Plastics piping systems for water supply Polyethylene (PE) Part 1: General Plastics piping systems for water supply Polyethylene (PE) Part 2: Pipes Plastics piping systems for water supply Polyethylene (PE) Part 3: Fittings Plastics piping systems for water supply Polyethylene (PE) Part 5: Fitness for purpose of the system Plastics piping systems for water supply Polyethylene (PE) Part 7: Guidance for the assessment of conformity Plastics piping systems Polyethylene (PE) pipes and fittings for water supply Part 2: Pipes

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0 INFORMATION

To be used for drinking water purposes in Denmark and Finland the national requirements need to be fulfilled. In Denmark the authorities require a DS-approval, which is indicated with an additional DS-mark. In Finland an additional FI-mark is required. Dimensions according to ISO 4427-2:2007 to cover dimensions not covered by EN 12201-2.

CONDITIONS FOR CERTIFICATION

The issuing of a certification license requires that the applicant commits himself to follow the General Rules for the services provided by INSTA-CERT Product certification (hereafter INSTA-CERT GRC) and the specific rules but also to make sure that the products mentioned fulfil the requirements in EN 12201.

APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATION LICENSE

The applicant is free to choose at which certification body, partner of INSTA-CERT, he wants to apply and subsequently a licence is issued. The licence is valid in all 4 countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden) The application shall be in writing on a separate form, which might be required from the certification body chosen. The application form should include information concerning the applicant as well as information concerning the relevant compound, fittings and dimensions of pipes and fittings per SDR series mentioned in the application. The application shall include: Reports covering type tests (testing and inspection) according to clause 4.1. The type test report or any other test reports should be presented in any of the Nordic languages or in English. The age of the reports should preferably not exceed two years. Information concerning the material in pipes and fittings stating the name of the manufacturer of raw material and information of the raw material. Description of the manufacturers internal control system and instructions for quality assurance of relevant product according to clause 4.1.2. Proposal for marking according to clause 5 and Annex B.

Only manufacturers of materials, pipes and/or fittings can apply for an INSTA-CERT certification.

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3 CERTIFICATION LICENSE

The certification license may be prepared, when the reports from the type testing proves that the requirements in EN 12201 are fulfilled as well as other application initiatives according to clause 2 are approved. A certification licence is covering a number of material designations and product dimensions per SDR series. The correlation between SDR, PN, compound designation, design coefficient and design stress for the permitted range according to this SBC is shown below, Table 0. Table 0 Raw material PE63 PE 80 PE 100 C C=1.25 C=1.6 C=1.25 C=1.6 C=1.25 C=1.6 SDR S PN PN PN PN PN PN 7.4 3.2 16 12.5 20 16 25 20 9 4 12.5 10 16 12.5 20 16 11 5 10 8 12.5 10 16 12.5 13.6 6.3 8 6.3 10 8 12.5 10 17 8 6.3 5 8 6.3 10 8 21 10 5 4 6.3 5 8 6.3 26 12.5 4 3.2 5 4 6.3 5

Alternative pipe constructions and black pipes Alternative pipe constructions may be certified based on EN 12201-2 and by an INSTA-CERT approved factory norm describing the construction and the additional tests. Black pipes may be certified based on EN 12201-2. Dimensions Dimensions according to ISO 4427-2 to cover dimensions not covered by EN 12201-2. Pipes and fittings are classified in dimensions groups according to below Table 1. Table 1 1 16 and < 75 Size group 2 3 75 and 250 and < 250 < 710 4 710 -

Nominal outside diameter, dn, mm

Fittings are divided into groups according to below Table 2. Table 2 Fitting group 1 2 3 Fitting type Bends Branches Others

Fittings with insert sockets and fittings for butt fusion shall be separately considered for each fitting group. A certification license covers only one manufacturer and one site of production.

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4 TESTING AND INSPECTION

Testing and inspection include: o o o o type testing and inspection, 4.1 factory production control, (BRT, PVT)4.2, audit testing (AT) and inspection, 4.3 other testing and inspection, 4.4 testing and/or inspection at change of production conditions, 4.5

o
4.1

Type testing and inspection

The type control includes type testing and initial inspection. 4.1.1 Type testing Type testing is carried out on compound, pipes and fittings, which are to be included in the certification license and to the extent stated in Table 3, 4 and 5. On request by the applicant the type test is carried out by an approved testing laboratory according to Annex A to this SBC. The type test report shall confirm that all requirements are fulfilled with regard to the relevant compound and pipes/fittings and verify that the manufacturers test results are available and fulfils the requirements in this SBC. The type test report shall state the designation of material from which the pipes and fittings are made. 4.1.2 Initial inspection The initial inspection shall be carried out by an approved inspection body according to Annex A to this SBC. The initial inspection forms part of the type test and shall verify that the manufacturers system for quality assurance for relevant products comply with the below notes and clause 4.2.1. Documented routines shall cover: - Disposition of responsibility - Documentation (manual or document shall refer to INSTA-CERT GRC and this SBC) and valid standards for actual products) shall be available for the personnel involved. - Purchase and reception control, stocking of raw material - Factory production control - Recording of the results from the internal inspection including handling records in electronic form - Deviations and corrective actions - Calibration of control, measuring and testing equipment with traceability to accredited calibrated instrument - Final control of finished product (correct marking, to ensure that specified requirements are fulfilled) - Handling of finished product (stocking, packaging and delivery) to prevent damages - Claims - Traceability from products to internal records In case the applicant has a valid INSTA-CERT licence for similar products this shall be taken in consideration when deciding in the extent of initial inspection At the preliminary inspection it shall be evaluated if the resources of the manufacturer are sufficient to ensure a satisfactory quality level on the products and to carry out internal testing according to clause 4.2.1.

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4.2 Factory production control

4.2.1 Internal testing The manufacturer is responsible for demonstrating through described procedures and written instructions that INSTA-CERT marked pipes and fittings included in the certification licence fulfil the requirements in this SBC. The internal testing is carried out partly as batch release test, BRT, with the minimum extension stated in Tables 6, 7 and 8 attached to this SBC, and as process surveillance process verification test, PVT, carried out according to Tables 9, 10 and 11. Documentation from the control should be kept for 5 years. The licensee/manufacturer is responsible for ensuring that the instructions concerning the internal quality inspection are available for the personnel in the language of the manufacturing country concerned. Records of the internal control shall be signed, dated and be available to the controller at the external control according to clause 4.3.1. The records shall include information of - or traceability to Type of raw material Certificate of raw material Receipt identification / designation Batch number Date of production

If the tested pipes and fittings do not fulfil the requirements the manufacturer/licensee must immediately initiate the necessary corrective actions to ensure that the products fulfil the requirements, see clause 8.2 batch release tests in this SBC. Sales of the defective products have been prevented.

4.3

Audit testing and inspection

Audit testing and inspection of pipes and fittings shall be carried out twice a year and for compounds once a year by an approved inspection body and testing laboratory according to annex A of this SBC (see 4.3.3)

4.3.1 Inspection The inspection includes review of the manufacturers documentation of the internal testing according to clause 4.2.1 including inspection of records as well as inspection of the manufacturers testing equipment and calibration of measuring and testing equipment used. storage, packing and delivery of final products. In addition also random surveillance of the quality insurance routines is made according to 4.1.2. compound, pipes and fittings are sampled from the manufacturers stock for audit testing according to clause 4.3.2.

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4.3.2 Audit testing Testing is carried out according to Tables 12, 13 and 14 attached to the present SBC covering compound, pipes and fittings with sizes representative for the manufacturers production. All test results should be documented in a report stating the designation of the material used in the tested pipes and fittings. 4.3.3 Results from inspection and testing If the requirements are not fulfilled the certification body decides, if necessary in consent with the inspection body and/or testing laboratory concerned, which actions shall be taken. Deficiencies in the internal control and/or in the test results may result in a cancelling of the approval marking temporarily or definitely until actions are taken to state correct quality. The certification body may even extend the number of testing to be carried out within a fixed period. 4.4 Other testing and inspection

Other testing and inspection may be carried out under the conditions stated in INSTA-CERT GRC. 4.5 Control by change of material or production conditions

For definition of change of material for the compound manufacturer see CEN/TS 12201-7:2003, Annex A. The licensee shall in advance inform the certification body of change of compound/recipe, design or production method. Tables 4, 5 and 6 describe the extent of the control due to the change. The licensee is not allowed to mark any changed product with the conformity mark without a written permission from the certification body.

MARKING

Compounds, pipes and fittings included in the issued certification license shall in connection with the conformity mark, see Annex B, be marked with: 1. The conformity mark 2. Information according to EN 12201-2 clause 11 including pressure class achieved applying the lowest design factor or EN 12201-3 clause 11 respectively 3. If relevant an assigned identity number 4. If relevant DS and/or FI-mark, see clause 0 Information Marking according to clauses 1 to 4 shall be approved by the certification body. Any additional marking shall not be in conflict with marking according to clauses 1 to 4.

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6 FEES

Information about application and annual fees can be given by the INSTA-CERT members. The costs for type testing and inspection as well as audit testing and inspection are paid by the applicant/the licensee directly to the inspection body/testing laboratory. Costs related to other kind of testing and/or inspection shall be paid according to the conditions stated in INSTA-CERT GRC.

REGISTER

Register of approved compounds, pipes and fittings according to EN 12201 can be found on the INSTA-CERT homepage www.insta-cert.com.

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8.1

TESTING EXTENT
Type testing

Relevant type testing according to tables 3, 4 and 5 shall be carried out when changes in construction, changes in design, changes in material and/or production method are taking place. Characteristics with a given frequency are tested by an approved testing laboratory. Relevant type testing for compounds when changes are taking place is given in CEN/TS 12201-7:2003, Annex A. Table 3 Type testing (TT) of the compound to be done by the compound manufacturer
Number of Number of test measurements per a pieces test piece 3 3 1 1 3 1 1 3 1 1 6 6 1 1 1 1 Shall conform to EN ISO 12162:1995 3 1

Characteristic Compound density Carbon black content Carbon black dispersion Pigment dispersion Oxidation induction time Volatile content Water content Classification
b

Reference to part and clause 1-4.4 1-4.4 1-4.4 1-4.4 1-4.4 1-4.4 1-4.4 1-4.4 1-4.6

Minimum sampling frequency Once per compound Once per compound Once per compound Once per compound Once per compound Once per compound Once per compound Once per compound Once per compound (pipe dn 32 mm selected from size group 1) Once per compound (pipe size 110 or 125 SDR 11) Once per compound (pipe size 250 SDR 11 or 500 SDR 11) Once per compound

Melt mass flow rate

Slow crack growth

1-4.4

Resistance to RCP

1-4.4

Resistance to weathering

1-4.4

3/3/5

e)

1/1/1

e)

Fusion compatibility a b c d e f

1-4.5

Once per compound

The number of samples given in the table is the minimum. All samples shall pass the relevant tests. Only applicable if the requirement for volatile content is not conformed to. In case of dispute the requirement for water content shall apply. To be taken into account for compounds intended to be used in the manufacture of pipes having a wall thickness 32 mm. Assessment of RCP on compounds for fittings is not applicable. Only for non-black compounds. Samples for the OIT test shall be taken from the weathered surface, with the surface prepared as for jointing. The diameter of the test piece should be included in the report. Respectively number of samples for OIT, samples for hydrostatic strength and samples for elongation at break, with one measurement on each sample. For butt fusion pipe to pipe, both components from the same compound.

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Table 4 Characteristics that require type testing (TT) of the pipe per compound by the pipe manufacturer Change of production method and change of design is not regarded relevant for pipes in accordance with this standard
Characteristic Reference to Part and clause Frequency Number of test a pieces Number of measurements per test piece

Effect on water quality Appearance and colour Geometrical Hydrostatic strength 20 C; 100 h Hydrostatic strength 80 C; 1000 h Elongation at break Oxidation induction time Change of melt mass flow rate Marking Fitness for purpose for butt fusion jointing: pressure test and tensile test Longitudinal reversion EN ISO 2505, max. 3%

2 5.3.1 / 8.2 2 5.1 / 5.2 26 2 7.2

Extension (New Change of size groups material or introduction of a and/or SDR series) new compound with same designation National regulations National regulations Pipes from the samples for the testing specified below are checked New designation 1 diameter / size group, but at least two diameters shall be tested b 1 diameter / size group, but at least two diameters shall be tested b 1 diameter / size group, but at least two diameters shall be tested c Once / size groups 2, 3 and 4 d Once / size group
e

National regulations 1 1 3 1 (for sizes 500 mm) 3 1(for sizes 500 mm)
c

1 1 1

1 diameter from size group 1 or 2 1 diameter from size group 1 or 2 1 diameter from size group 1 or 2 1 diameter from size group 1 or 2 if not covered by BRT 1 diameter from size group 1 or 2 if not covered by BRT One of the samples for pressure testing at 80 C; 1000 h according to 2-7.2

2 7.2

1 diameter of the new size group or of the largest size group with the new SDR b

2 8.2 2 8.2

2 8.2

1 diameter of the new size group or SDR 1 diameter of the new size group or of the largest size group with the new SDR

1 1

2 11 5table 3

Smallest pipe from range DN 90 or greater f

1 for pressure test 1 for tensile test 1 diameter of the new size group or SDR 3

As ISO 13953

Local

1 diameter / size group, but at least two diameters shall be tested

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Table 4 - continue
The number of test piece(s) given in the Table are the minimum. All test pieces shall pass the relevant tests. Successful testing on the lowest SDR pipe will validate pipes in the same size group having the same or a higher SDR i.e. the same or thinner wall thickness. c The number of test pieces and the test piece shape shall conform to EN ISO 6259-1 and ISO 6259-3 respectively. The test pieces are taken from the circumference of one pipe sample. d Samples to be taken from the inner wall surface. e Products for type testing do not need to be marked as requested in the referred standard. The manufacturer shall mark such products according to his quality plan in a clear way so traceability to all necessary data for the material used, processing parameters etc. is secured. This marking shall be reflected in the report. f For a manufacturer only applying for size group 1 the tensile test is not applied.
b a

For a manufacturer extending his scope of certification to another production site with similar products one of the following alternatives may be followed 1) Type testing is carried out by an approved test laboratory according to Table 13, Audit testing. A license may be issued, when the approved results are available for short time tests. 2) The manufacturer carries out a preliminary type test (PTT) according to Table 13, Audit testing. The license may be issued as soon as approved results are available for all tests and pipes are sent for testing at an approved test laboratory. Both alternatives imply that production and quality assurance system for the actual production sites are identical. This is verified through assessment of the quality system and initial inspection at the production site. A report shall be available ahead of the issuing of a license.

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Table 5 Characteristics that require type testing (TT) of the fitting per compound designation by the fitting manufacturer Change in production method will always result in change of design and/or material
Characteristic Ref. to part and clause Frequency Number of testa pieces Number of measurements per test piece

New

Change of compound

Effect on water quality Appearance and colour

National regulations Part 3 5.1 / 5.3 Once / size group / fitting group

National regulations Covered by BRT

Change of design Change(s) having influence on the jointing and/or performance of the fitting Once / fitting group

Extension (new size group, fitting group and/or higher pressure class) National regulations Once for the new size group, fitting group and/or pressure class Once for the new size group, fitting group and/or pressure class Once for the new size group, fitting group and/or pressure class Once for the new size group, fitting group and/or pressure class Once for the new size group and/or pressure class of tapping tee National regulations 1 1

Geometrical

Part 3 6

Once / size group / fitting group

Covered by BRT

Once / fitting group

Hydrostatic strength 20 C; 100 h Hydrostatic strength 80 C; 1000 h Impact resistance of tapping tees

Part 3 7.3

Once / size group / fitting group

Once/fitting group

Once / fitting group

Part 3 7.3

Once / size group / fitting group

Once/fitting group

Once / fitting group

Part 3 8.2

One diameter / size group / design. Smallest outlet diameter

One size

One size

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Table 5 - continue
Leak tightness
b

Part 5 4.5

Once / size group / joint design

Once / joint design

a) under internal pressure b) under internal pressure subjected to bending Resistance to b pull-out Melt mass flow rate

Once for the new size group, fitting group and/or pressure class/joint design

Part 5 4.5 Part 3 8.2

Once / size group / joint design

Oxidation induction time

Part 3 8.2

Marking

Part 3 11

Fitness for purpose **) Manufacturers report covering other products than the third party tested shall be available for third party inspection a The number of test pieces given in the table is the minimum. All test pieces shall pass the relevant test(s). Where applicable, test assemblies shall be prepared in accordance with EN 12201-5. b Tests are for mechanical fittings only. For a manufacturer extending his scope of certification to another production site with similar products one of the following alternatives may be followed: 1) Type testing is carried out by an approved test laboratory according to Table 14, Audit testing. A license may be issued, when the approved results are available for short time tests. 2) The manufacturer carries out a preliminary type test (PTT) according to Table 14, Audit testing. The license may be issued as soon as approved results are available for all tests and pipes are sent for testing at an approved test laboratory. Both alternatives imply that production and quality assurance system for the actual production sites are identical. This is verified through assessment of the quality system and initial inspection at the production site. A report shall be available ahead of the issuing of a license.

Once / size group / joint design Once / size group Covered by Once for the Covered by BRT new size BRT group, fitting group and/or pressure class Once / size group Once for the Covered by Covered by new size BRT BRT group, fitting group and/or pressure class Inform certification and Inform inspection body about certification the intended marking and inspection body about the intended marking For preparation of assemblies, tests and frequency see EN 12201-5

Once / joint design

1 3

1 1

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8.2 Batch Release Test, BRT

The characteristics stated in Tables 6, 7 and 8 are regarded as Batch Release Test, BRT. A batch may only be released when all relevant tests are carried out with a positive result and with a minimum sampling procedure according to the tables. If a product fails in respect to any characteristics stated in tables 6, 7 or 8 the batch shall be rejected or the re-test procedure shall be performed for the characteristic on which the product failed. The following procedures shall then be carried out: - Find the last product, which conforms to the requirements specified in EN 12201. Release all products produced before that point and reject the products after that point. - Routines for handling rejected products shall be described in the manufacturers quality plan. Table 6 Characteristics and minimum sampling frequencies for BRT, for the compound by the compound manufacturer
Characteristic Compound density Carbon black content Carbon black dispersion Pigment dispersion Oxidation induction time Volatile content Water content
b a

Reference to part and clause 1-4.4 1-4.4 1-4.4 1-4.4 1-4.4 1-4.4 1-4.4 1-4.4

Minimum sampling frequency Once / compound batch / week Once / compound batch / week Once / compound batch / week Once / compound batch / week Once / compound batch / week Once / compound batch / week Once / compound batch / week Once / compound batch / week

Number of samples 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Number of measurements per sample 1 1 6 6 1 1 1 1

Melt mass flow rate

a The compound manufacturer shall provide a certificate of conformity for each delivery at the request of the component manufacturer. b Only applicable if the requirement for volatile content is not conformed to. In case of dispute the requirement for water content shall apply.

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Table 7 Characteristics and minimum sampling frequencies for BRT for pipes by the pipe manufacturer
Minimum sampling frequency Characteristic Reference to part and clause Number of test a pieces Number of measurements per test piece 1 1 1 1 1

Appearance and colour Geometrical Hydrostatic strength c 80C 165 h Oxidation induction time Melt mass flow rate Marking a b c
c c

2-5.1/5.2 2-6 2-7.2 2-8.2 2-8.2 2-11

At start up and at change material and/or colour. Then continuously but no registration At start up and continuously or every 4 h. If b production of an item >4 h, every item Once / production batch Once / production batch Once / production batch At start up. Then continuously but no registration

1 1 1 1 1

The number of samples given in the table is the minimum. All samples shall pass the relevant tests. An item is a coil or a straight length of pipe, as it is manufactured. The manufacturer can choose between the hydrostatic strength test or oxidation induction time and melt mass flow rate as BRT.

Table 8 Characteristics and minimum sampling frequencies for BRT for fittings
Characteristic Reference to Part and clause 3 - 5.1/5.3 Frequency Number of a test pieces 1
b

Number of measurements per test piece 1

b

Appearance and colour

At start of production, then after the first hour and thereafter every 4 h / size and cavity At start of production, then after the first hour and thereafter every 4 h / size and cavity Once / fittings batch Once / fittings batch Once / fittings batch Each fitting Once / fittings batch

Geometrical Hydrostatic strength 80 C; 165 h Melt mass flow rate

c c

3-6 3 - 7.3 3 - 8.2 3 - 8.2 3 - 5.4 3 - 11

1 1 1 1 1

1 1 1 1 1

Oxidation induction time Electrical resistance Marking

a b d

The number of test pieces given in the table is the minimum. All test pieces shall pass the relevant tests.

The manufacturer can apply a sampling procedure according to ISO 2859-1:1999 as an alternative with an AQL of 4 and an inspection level S3.
c d

Tests to be carried out where reprocessed materials are used. Applicable to electrofusion socket fittings and electrofusion saddle fittings.

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8.3 Process Verification Test, PVT
Process verification testing is carried out by the producer and includes determination of the characteristics stated in tables 9, 10 and 11 with the specified minimum sampling frequencies. For products which have been audit tested in the same period the process verification test does not need to be repeated. If the product does not conform to the requirements in respect of any characteristics in tables 9, 10 or 11 the retest procedures detailed in the manufacturers quality plan shall be performed.

Table 9 Characteristics and minimum sampling frequencies for PVT, for the compound by the compound manufacturer per production site
Characteristic Reference to Part and clause 1 - 4.6 1 - 4.4 1 - 4.4 Frequency Number of samples 6
b

Number of measurements per sample 1

Classification

Resistance to slow crack growth Resistance to RCP

a

Once / 2 years / compound (Confirmation of check points by 20 C at least 100 and 2500 h) Once / year / compound Once / compound / five years

1 1

1 1

The test shall be performed on size group 1pipes (see Table 1). Check two stress levels at 20 C taken from the predicted LCLcurve of the original classification dataset corresponding to 2500 h and at least 100 h respectively.
b

Test three test pieces at each stress level. The corresponding times shall be exceeded without failure.

Table 10 Characteristics and minimum sampling frequencies for PVT for pipes per production site
Characteristic Hydrostatic strength a 80 C; 165 h Hydrostatic strength 80 C; 1000 h Oxidation induction a time a Melt mass flow rate Elongation at break Longitudinal reversion Reference to part and clause 2 - 7.2 2 - 7.2 2-8.2 2-8.2 2 8.2 EN ISO 2505 max 3% Frequency Once/ size group / bc compound designation / month Once / size group / bc compound designation / year Once / size groups 2, 3 and 4 / c compound designation / year Once / size group / c compound designation / year Once / size group / bc compound designation / year Once / size group / bc compound designation / month Number of test pieces 3
d

Number of measurements per test piece 1 1 1

1 1

1 1

If hydrostatic strength is determined as BRT then oxidation induction time and melt mass flow rate shall be performed as PVT and vice versa.
b c d e

Rotate sizes, SDR and compound as applicable. For compound designation see Table 3 of EN 12201-1:2003. One for size groups 3 and 4.

Number of test pieces and the test piece shape are specified in EN ISO 6259-1:2001 and ISO 6259-3:1997 respectively. The test pieces are taken from the circumference of one pipe sample.

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Table 11 Characteristics and minimum sampling frequencies for PVT for fittings
Characteristic Reference to part and clause 3 - 7.3 Frequency Number of test pieces 3
b

Number of measurements per test piece 1

Hydrostatic strength 80 C; 1000 h Oxidation induction time

a b

Once / size group / year / compound designation

3 - 8.2

Once / size groups 2, 3 and 4 / year

Rotate sizes, SDR and compound each year. One for size groups 3 and 4.

8.4

Audit testing, AT

Audit testing is carried out by a testing laboratory on behalf of the certification body and includes determination of the characteristics stated in tables 12, 13 and 14 with the specified minimum frequencies. Table 12 Characteristics and minimum sampling frequencies for AT for the compound
Characteristic Reference to part and clause 1-4.4 1-4.4 1-4.4 1-4.4 1-4.4 1-4.4 1-4.6 1-4.4 Minimum sampling frequency Number of test samples 3 3 1 1 3 3 6 1 Number of measurements per sample 1 1 6 6 1 1 1 1

Compound density Carbon black content Carbon black dispersion Pigment dispersion Oxidation induction time Melt mass flow rate Classification
a

Once / compound / year Once / compound / year Once / compound / year Once / compound / year Once / compound / year Once / compound / year Once / compound / 2 years Once / compound / year

Resistance to slow crack growth

Resistance to rapid crack growth RCP

a

1-4.4

Once / compound / 5 years

Test shall be performed on size group 1 pipe (see Table 1). Check two stress levels at 20C taken from the predicted LCL-curve of the original classification dataset corresponding to 2500 h and at least 100 h respectively. Test three test pieces at each stress level. The corresponding times shall be exceeded without failure.

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Table 13 Characteristics and minimum sampling frequencies for AT for pipes
Characteristic Reference to part and clause Minimum sampling frequency
a

Number of test pieces

Number of measurements per test piece

Effect on water quality Appearance and colour Geometrical Hydrostatic strength 20C 100 h Hydrostatic strength 80C 1000 h Elongation at break Oxidation induction time Marking Longitudinal reversion
a

National regulations and check that only DW approved compounds have been used 2-5.1/5.2 2-6 2-7.2 2-7.2 2-8.2 2-8.2 2-11 EN ISO 2505 max 3% Once / size group / compound designation / year Once / size group / compound designation / year Once / size group / compound designation / year Once / size group / SDR / compound designation / year Once / min. size group / compound designation / year Once / size group / compound designation / year Once / size group / year Once / size group / compound designation / year

National regulations 1 1 3 3
c b

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

3 1 3

Sizes and SDR shall be rotated each year taking samples from pipes produced since last inspection. Max number of samples per year: PE100 and PE80: 6; PE63: 4. One for size groups 3 and 4.

b c

The number of test pieces and the test piece shape shall conform to EN ISO 6259-1:2001 and ISO 6259-3:1997 respectively. The test pieces are taken from the circumference of one pipe sample.

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Table 14 Characteristics and minimum sampling frequencies for AT for fittings
Characteristic Reference to part and clause Minimum sampling frequency
a

Number of test pieces

Number of measurements per test piece

Effect on water quality Appearance and colour Geometrical Hydrostatic strength 20C 100 h Hydrostatic strength 80C 1000 h Impact resistance for fitting type (B) Leak tightness under bending for fitting type (D) Resistance to pull-out for fitting type (D) Cohesive resistance for electrofusion fittings type (A) and (B) a b c One for size group 3 and 4. 3-5.1/5.2 3-6 3-7.3 3-7.3 3-8.2 5-4.5

National regulations and check that only DW approved compounds have been used Once / size group / year Once / size group / year Once / size group / year Once / size group / year Once / size group / year Once / size group / year

National regulations 1 1 3 3
b

1 1 1 1 1 1

1 1

5-4.5 5-4.4

Once / size group / year Once / size group / year

1 3

1
c

Sizes and SDR shall be rotated each year. Shall conform to ISO 13954:1997 and ISO 13955:1997 (A) electro fusion socket fittings (B) electro fusion saddle fittings (C) spigot end fittings fabricated by butt fusion (D) mechanical fittings

Fitting types:

ANNEXES
Body for inspection and testing National and Nordic marking

Annex A Annex B

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ANNEX A
This annex forms part of the Specific Rules.

INSPECTION BODIES AND TESTING LABORATORIES

1 Inspection Body

An inspection body, which fulfils the requirements stated in ISO 17020, shall assess the manufacturers internal routines specified in clauses 4.1.2 and 4.3.1. The certification body is responsible for the evaluation of the inspection body. 2 Testing laboratories

Type testing and audit testing of compounds, plastic pipes and fittings for certification in conformity with the requirements in EN 12201 shall preferably be carried out by a testing laboratory accredited according to ISO 17025. The accreditation shall include the testing standards stated in EN 12201. In case no testing laboratory is accredited to test one or more characteristics, a non-accredited report can be accepted after agreement with INSTA-CERT. 3 Bodies approved for inspection (I) and testing (P): Nemko AS Postboks 73 Blindern NO-0314 OSLO Tel.: + 47 22 96 03 30 Fax: + 47 22 96 05 50 SP Certifiering Box 857 SE-515 15 Bors Tel.: +46 10 16 50 00 Fax.: +46 10 16 56 10 (I) Inspecta Sertifointi Oy P.O. Box 113 FIN-00181 Helsinki Tel.: +358 10 521 6720 Fax.: +358 10 521 6750 DS Certificering Kollegievej 6 DK-2920 Charlottenlund Tel.: +45 72 24 59 00 Fax.: +45 72 24 59 02 (I)

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SP-Sveriges Tekniska Forskningsinstitut Box 24036 SE-400 22 GTEBORG Tel.: + 46 10 516 50 00 Fax: + 46 31 16 12 95 FORCE Technology Park All 345 DK-2605 BRNDEBY Tel.: + 45 43 267 000 Fax: + 45 43 267 011 (P/I) VTT Byggnadsteknik P.O. Box 18011 FIN-02044 VTT Tel.: + 358 9 456 4477 Fax: + 358 9 456 7006 Danish Tecnological Institute Industry and Energy VA testing and inspection Kongsvang Alle 29 DK-8000 RHUS C Tel.: + 45 72 20 12 10 Fax: + 45 72 20 12 12 (P/I)

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ANNEX B
This annex forms part of the Specific Rules.

Below please find the conformity marks for products according to the present INSTA-CERT SBC.

and if relevant

and/or

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