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BS 5255:1989

Withdrawn

Withdrawn

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Specification for thermoplastics waste pipe and fittings

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

29-09-1989

Withdrawn date

06-06-2019

£166.00
Excluding VAT
Summarise this standard

Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Materials
4. Appearance
5. Dimensions
6. Physical properties
7. Performance
8. Marking
Appendices
A. Method of test for resistance to elevated
    temperature cycling
B. Method of test for stress relief behaviour of
    assembled fittings
C. Guidance on quality control testing
Tables
1. Dimensions of pipes and fittings of ABS, MUPVC and
    PP
2. Dimensions of pipes and fittings of PE and of ring
    seal sockets for use with PE pipe
3. Dimensions of joint sockets for use with pipes
    complying with the dimensions given in table 1
4. Longitudinal reversion of pipes
5. Applicability of requirements and test methods
Figures
1. Pipe lengths
2. Socket dimensions for fittings
3. Bends and equal branches
4. Unequal branches
5. Reducers
6. Straight coupling (with or without register)
7. Socket plugs (with or without access cap)
8. Adaptors
9. Expansion fittings (solvent joint systems)
10. Typical caulking bush
11. Typical installation and test assembly for elevated
    temperature cycling test

Dimensions and performance for pipes and fittings made of ABS, MUPVC, PE or PP in nominal sizes of 1¼/32, 1½/40 and 2/50 for the conveyance of domestic effluent.

Committee
PRI/88
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 5255(1976) & 86/43672 DC. (07/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2009. (11/2009)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
22
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Withdrawn
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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