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This document specifies materials and the general aspects of polyethylene (PE) piping systems in the field of the supply of gaseous fuels.

NOTE For the purpose of this document the term gaseous fuels include for example natural gas, methane, butane, propane, hydrogen, manufactured gas, biogas, and mixtures of these gases.

It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this document.

In conjunction with 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 to joints with components of other materials intended to be used under the following conditions:

a) a maximum operating pressure, MOP, up to and including 10 bar1 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 defined 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.

This document specifies the characteristics of pipes made from polyethylene (PE) for piping systems in the field of the supply of gaseous fuels.

NOTE 1 Additional information related to the installation of PE 100-RC systems is given in prEN 1555-1:2024, Annex A.

NOTE 2 Additional information about the suitability of PE pipe systems for hydrogen and its admixtures is given in prEN 1555-1:2024, Annex B.

It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this document.

In conjunction with EN 1555-1, 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 bar1 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 defined in EN 1555-5.

The EN 1555 series covers a range of MOPs and gives requirements concerning colours.

This document is applicable to three types of pipe: — PE pipes (outside diameter dn) including any identification stripes; — PE pipes with co-extruded layers on either or both the outside and/or inside of the pipe (total outside diameter dn) as specified in Annex A, where all PE layers have the same MRS rating; — PE pipes (outside diameter dn) with a peelable and contiguous thermoplastics additional layer on the outside of the pipe (”coated pipe”) as specified in Annex B.

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.

This document specifies the characteristics of fusion fittings made from polyethylene (PE) as well as of mechanical fittings for piping systems in the field of the supply of gaseous fuels.

NOTE 1 Additional information related to the installation of PE 100-RC systems is given in prEN 1555-1:2024, Annex A.

NOTE 2 Additional information about the suitability of PE pipe systems for hydrogen and its admixtures is given in prEN 1555-1:2024, Annex B. It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this document.

In conjunction with EN 1555-1, EN 1555-2, 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 bar1, 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 defined in EN 1555-5. The EN 1555 series covers a range of MOPs and gives requirements concerning colours.

This document is applicable for fittings of the following types: a) electrofusion socket fittings; b) electrofusion saddle fittings;

c) spigot end fittings (for butt fusion using heated tools and electrofusion);

d) mechanical fittings. 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.

NOTE 3 The fittings can be, for example, in the form of couplers, saddles, equal and reduced tees, reducers, elbows, bends or end caps.

This document specifies the characteristics of valves made from polyethylene (PE) for piping systems in the field of the supply of gaseous fuels.

It is applicable to isolating unidirectional and bi-directional valves with spigot ends or electrofusion sockets intended to be fused with PE pipes or fittings conforming to prEN 1555-2:2024 and prEN 1555-3:2024 respectively.

Valves made from materials other than PE, designed for the supply of gaseous fuels conforming to the relevant standards can be used in PE piping systems according to prEN 1555 (all parts), provided that they have PE connections for butt fusion or electrofusion ends, including integrated material transition joints, conforming to prEN 1555-3:2024. It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this document.

In conjunction with Parts 1, 2, 3 and 5 of EN 1555, it is applicable to PE valves, their joints and to 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 bar1 at a reference temperature of 20 °C for design purposes; NOTE 1 For the purpose of this document and the references to ISO 8233, MOP is considered to be nominal pressure.

b) an operating temperature between −20 °C to 40 °C.

NOTE 2 For operating temperatures between 20 °C and 40 °C, derating coefficients are defined in EN 1555-5. EN 1555 (all parts) covers a range of maximum operating pressures and gives requirements concerning colours.

NOTE 3 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 regulations and installation practices or codes. This document covers valve bodies designed for connection with pipes with a nominal outside diameter dn ≤ 400 mm. 

This document specifies a method to determine the resistance to internal pressure of polyethylene (PE), crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) and unplasticized (PA-U) pipes to verify the condition of the pipe after being subjected to a squeeze-off procedure. The equipment and procedure used to prepare the test samples and test parameters are given in this document, i.e.: a) the diameter and series of the pipe to be tested (see 6.1); b) the number of test pieces (see 6.2); c) the parameters for the hydrostatic strength tests (see 7.6) NOTE 1 Further information on the squeeze-off procedure is given in EN 12007-2 and ISO/TS 10839 for polyethylene, and CEN/TS 12007-6 for unplasticized polyamide. NOTE 2 The squeeze-off procedure is specified to limit gas flow to allow maintenance, repair or to make network connections. Squeeze-off is used in an emergency for pipes carrying other media.

This document contains definitions, thread dimension, reference data (minimum bore), supporting information (assembling instructions) and describes the test methods referenced by other parts of the EN 1254 series. Thread dimensions comprise: wall thickness at threaded portions of fittings, dimensions of tail pipe ends for swivel fittings, dimensions of gas union connectors, thread dimensions and thread profile. Test methods comprise: leak tightness under internal hydrostatic pressure, leak tightness under internal pneumatic pressure, integrity of fabricated fitting bodies or having an 'as cast' microstructure, resistance to pull out of joints to metallic tubes, resistance of joints with metallic tube to vibration, resistance of joints to static flexural force, leak tightness of joints under vacuum, the resistance of joints to temperature cycling, detecting non-pressed fitting ends, resistance to stress corrosion, detection of a carbon film on the surface of copper fittings, determination of mean depth of dezincification, resistance of joints to pressure cycling, disconnection and re-use, determining if the diameter and/or the length of engagement of a capillary end is/are within the specified tolerance, determining the minimum length of engagement of an integral solder or brazing ring socket having a formed groove.

This document specifies product characteristics, assessment methods, compliance criteria of test results and a designation system for fittings with compression ends for use with plastics and multilayer pipes which are defined in the applicable pipe standard. For the purposes of joining plastics pipes, the fitting ends have a nominal diameter from 6 mm to 160 mm. The fittings are designed for a service lifetime up to fifty years. The compression fittings are used up to the operating temperatures and corresponding maximum operating pressures as indicated in Annex A. This document applies to copper alloy fittings. A non-exhaustive list of these copper alloys is given in CEN/TS 13388. Adaptor fittings for use with plastics and multilayer pipes may combine compression ends with fitting ends defined in the other parts of EN 1254. Compression fittings for use with plastics and multilayer pipes may also have flanged end connections according to EN 1092-3. Compression fittings for use with plastics and multilayer pipes may also have a plated or other decorative surface coating. Fittings can be produced by machining, metal forming, casting, or fabrication. Products covered by this document are intended to be used in: a) liquid applications: - hot, cold or combined hot and cold water, including systems according to EN 806; - closed heating systems according to EN 12828; - cooling systems; - drainage systems; - fire protection systems including sprinkler systems according to EN 12845. b) gas applications (not valid for multilayer pipes): - natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas systems with a maximum operating pressure less than or equal to 5 bar according to EN 1775; - compressed air systems.

This document specifies product characteristics, assessment methods, compliance criteria of test results and a designation system for push-fit fittings for the purpose of joining tubes of copper, plated copper, multilayer pipes and plastics pipes. The fitting ends have a nominal diameter from 6 mm to 54 mm. The fittings are designed for a service lifetime up to fifty years. This document is applicable to push-fit fittings for joining one or more of the following tubes or pipes: - copper tubes to EN 1057. The fittings are used up to the operating temperatures and corresponding maximum operating pressures as indicated in Annex A. This document applies to copper alloy fittings. A non-exhaustive list of these copper alloys is given in CEN/TS 13388. Adaptor fittings may combine push-fit ends with fitting ends defined in the other parts of EN 1254. Push-fit fittings for metallic tubes may also have flanged end connections according to EN 1092-3. Push-fit fittings may also have a plated or other decorative surface coating. Fittings can be produced by machining, metal forming, casting, or fabrication. Products covered by this document are intended to be used in liquid applications: - hot, cold or combined hot and cold water, including systems according to EN 806; - closed heating systems according to EN 12828; - cooling systems; - drainage systems; - fire protection systems including sprinkler systems according to EN 12845.

This document specifies product characteristics, assessment methods, compliance criteria of test results and a designation system for fittings with radial and axial press ends for use with plastics and multilayer pipes. The fitting ends have a nominal diameter from 10 mm to 160 mm. The fittings are designed for a service lifetime up to fifty. This document applies to copper alloy fittings. A non-exhaustive list of these copper alloys is given in CEN/TS 13388. Adaptor fittings for use with plastics and multilayer pipes may combine press ends with fitting ends defined in the other parts of EN 1254. Press fittings for use with plastics and multilayer pipes may also have flanged end connections according to EN 1092-3. Press fittings for use with plastics and multilayer pipes may also have a plated or other decorative surface coating. Fittings can be produced by machining, metal forming, casting, or fabrication. Products covered by this document are intended to be used in: a) liquid applications: - hot, cold or combined hot and cold water, including systems according to EN 806; - closed heating systems according to EN 12828; - cooling systems; - drainage systems; - fire protection systems including sprinkler systems according to EN 12845; - supply systems for points of consumption with liquid fuels according to EN 12514. b) gas applications: - natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas systems with a maximum operating pressure less than or equal to 5 bar according to EN 1775; - compressed air systems.