DIN EN 13598-2:2010-05

This European Standard specifies the terms and definitions and requirements for buried manholes and inspection chambers installed to a maximum depth of 6 m, measured from ground level to the invert of the main chamber and manufactured from unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP), polypropylene with mineral modifiers (PP-MD) or polyethylene (PE). These products are intended for use in pedestrian or vehicular traffic areas and underground installations conforming to the general requirements given EN 476 and are used outside the building structure (application area code "U"). They are therefore marked accordingly with a "U". Such products are also deemed to meet the requirements of EN 13598-1 for application area code "U" without the need for further testing. If additionally marked with application area code "D", then the products must additionally be tested to show compliance to the elevated temperature cycling requirement of clause 10 of EN 13598-1. This European Standard is only applicable to those chamber/manhole items where the manufacturer has clearly stated in the documentation how the individual components shall be assembled to create a complete manhole or inspection chamber. The inspection chambers covered by this standard comprise the following: inspection chambers providing access to the drainage or sewerage system by means of inspection and cleaning equipment; chambers, designated as manholes providing access for personnel to the drainage or sewerage system. This European Standard is a supplementary standard for System Standards on plastic piping systems of a particular material for a specified application. There are a number of such System Standards. System Standards are based on the results of the work being undertaken by Technical Committee ISO/TC 138 "Plastic pipes, fittings and valves for the transport of fluids" of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). They are supported by separate standards on test methods and by European Standards on thermoplastic underground drainage and sewerage systems, to which references are made throughout this standard. The System Standards are consistent with general standards on functional requirements and on recommended practice for installation. This standard consists of the following parts under the general title "Plastic piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage - Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE)": Part 1: Specification for ancillary fittings including shallow inspection chambers Part 2: Specifications for manholes and inspection chambers in traffic areas and deep underground installations (this standard) Part 3: Assessment of conformity (CEN/TS under preparation) The following corrections have been made in DIN EN 13598-2:2009-04: a) in Table A.2, line regarding "MFR", columns 4 to 8 and 10, "+0,3 g/min" has been replaced by "+0,3 g/10 min"; b) in Table A.2, footnote c to this table "8 minimum" has been replaced by "8 min"; c) in Table B.1, line regarding "MFR", columns 4 to 8 and 10, "+0,3 g/min" has been replaced by "+0,3 g/10 min"; d) in Table B.1, footnote c for this table "8 minimum" has been replaced by "8 min"; e) the translation has been revised in (sub)clauses 1, 3.1, 4, 9, 10 and Annex D. At DIN the Committee responsible for this standard is NA 119-05-28-09 GUA "Gemeinschaftsunterausschuss NAW/FNK: Kunststoffschläuche (CEN/TC 155/WG 20)" ("Joint Subcommittee NAW/FNK: Plastics hoses (CEN/TC 155/WG 20)").