This part of EN 13476, together with EN 13476-1, specifies the definitions and requirements for pipes,
fittings and the system based on unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and
polyethylene (PE) structured-wall piping systems that are intended to be used for non-pressure
underground drainage and sewerage systems.
This part is applicable to pipes and fittings with smooth internal and external surfaces, designated as
Type A.
It specifies test methods and test parameters as well as requirements.
This part is applicable to:
a) structured-wall pipes and fittings, which are intended to be used buried underground outside the
building structure; reflected in the marking of products by “U”;
b) structured-wall pipes and fittings, which are intended to be used buried underground both outside
(application area code “U”) and within the building structure (application area code “D”); reflected
in the marking of products by “UD”.
This part is applicable to structured-wall pipes and fittings with or without an integral socket with
elastomeric ring seal joints as well as welded and fused joints.
This part covers a range of pipe and fitting sizes, materials, pipe constructions, stiffness classes,
application classes, and tolerance classes and gives recommendations concerning colours.
NOTE 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.