PE Pipe and Fittings – Storm Sewer, Culverts and Soil Drainage

BNQ 3624-120
Smooth Inside Wall Open-Profile Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and Polyethylene Fittings for Storm Sewers, Culverts and Soil Drainage

Manufacturers of pipe and fittings designed for storm sewers, culverts and soil drainage must meet high quality standards to ensure buyer satisfaction. In this regard, the BNQ 3624-120 standard is essential. It specifies the characteristics and test methods applicable to polyethylene (PE) pipe and fittings designed for storm sewers, culverts and soil drainage. It applies to smooth inside wall open profile pipes, perforated or non-perforated, of diameters from 75 mm to 1500 mm and to fittings fabricated from pipe cuttings, rotationally moulded fittings, blow moulded fittings, injection moulded fittings and thermoformed fittings. The standard establishes requirements and provides certain indications concerning the classification and designation of pipes, test and control methods, marking and handling. Pipes are divided into two classes: Class A, mainly used for urban and road infrastructures, and Class B, for soil drainage.

General requirements:

• Manufacturing material;
• General pipe and fitting characteristics;
• Joining techniques.

Specific requirements:

• Dimensional characteristics;
• Mechanical and physical characteristics;
• UV-ray protection.