BS 5955-8:2001 Plastics pipework (thermoplastic materials). Specification for the installation of thermoplastic pipes and associated fittings for use in domestic hot and cold water services and heating systems in buildings (Withdrawn)
Publication Year
2001
Document Status
Withdrawn, cited in regs
Abstract
Specifies the practices to be followed in the application and installation of thermoplastics pipes and associated fittings which fall within the scope of BS 7291:2001 and are used for the distribution of hot and cold water, including drinking water, and heating systems within buildings. Guidance is also given on acceptable methods of jointing polybutylene (PB) and crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) pipes and associated fittings, together with recommendations on their storage, handling and transportation.
Document History
Supersedes BS 5955-8:1990.
ISBN
0580385612
Publisher Information
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