Spigot & Socket Pipes

Product Range

1. All S&S Pipes designed and G = Overall Length

meet the requirements of F = Effective Length
BS 5911pt.100
Spigot End Socket End
Irish Standard IS 6.1974. also known also known
as male end as bell end
2. All dimensions in mm. or female
end
H C A=DN D
3. All weights in Kgs based on
density of concrete at 2450 B
kg/m3 Arrow indicates
flow direction

4. Indicates pipe reinforced

E

Flexible Jointed Spigot and Socket Pipe

A DN:Inside diam of pipe 225 300 375 450 525 600 675 750 900 1050 1200 1350 1500 1800 2100
Minimum Light = L 52 55 62 65 70 82 87 95 100 115 140 150 165 190 245
B Wall Medium = M 52 55 62 65 70 82 87 95 100 115 140 150 165 190 245
Thickness Heavy = M 52 55 62 65 70 82 87 95 100 115 140 150 165 190 245
C Overall pipe diam 329 410 499 580 665 764 849 940 1100 1280 1490 1658 1838 2188 2598
D Overall socket diam 445 530 645 715 800 910 1005 1100 1280 1380 1640 1800 1980 2270 2598
E Projection of socket 58 60 73 68 68 73 78 80 90 50 80 80 80 46 0
F Effective length 2000 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500
G Overall pipe length 2100 2600 2600 2600 2600 2600 2620 2620 2620 2620 2640 2640 2640 2645 2645
H Circumference on centre line 870 1115 1373 1618 1869 2158 2394 2655 3142 3660 4210 4710 5230 6250 7360
I Approx weight/pipe in kgs 230 400 550 680 850 1150 1425 1640 2100 2650 3660 4300 5200 7400 10500
J Approx no off pipes/21 ton load 90 52 38 30 25 18 15 13 10 8 6 5 4 3 2
K No of meters /21 ton load 180 130 95 75 62.5 45 37.5 32.5 25 20 15 12.5 10 7.5 5

Length varies Length varies Effective Length Effective Length

BUTT END BUTT END

SOCKET ROCKER PIPE DOUBLE SPIGOT
SPIGOT

Butt End or square end Rocker pipes are as Made only to order.
pipes can be cut on site full length pipes
or supplied if requested. except length.

Rocker Pipe D.N. 225 300 375 450 525 600 675 750 900 1050 1200 1350 1500
Rockers not recommended see
Effective length of S&S Rocker 620 620 620 825 825 825 825 1245 1245 1245 C.P.S.A. Article on use of Rockers

Ref: TC11/1
BUTT END SPIGOT BUTT END SOCKET
or double spigot only
Arrow indicates where M/H base used
Date: 1/12/03 flow direction
Full length pipes

ROCKER CHANNEL ROCKER

TRACEY CONCRETE
Limited BENCHING As short as possible, but not exceed 600 mm
Old Rossorry MANHOLE
RING
Sligo Road TYPICAL MANHOLE DETAIL Minimum 100 mm

Enniskillen (where rocker pipes may be used)

Co.Fermanagh

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 Spigot & Socket Pipes
Bends and Junctions
Bends Bends are manufactured by cutting pipes into
two or three segments and joining them
The centre line effective length on bends vary depending on
together at the required angle using an epoxy
diameter of pipe.
resin.
111/40 221/20 900
450
Although manufactured from class H pipes,
Bends are not load bearing structures and
should be encased in concrete surround to
carry any applied load.

Manholes are normally required for inspection

111/40 degree bend 221/20 degree bend 450 degree bend 900 degree bend purposes over bends in sewers, however, there
may be occasions where bends are permitted
without a manhole.

Offset Distance per meter Angle e.g. 90º or 45º bends immediately outside a
17.46 mm 0
1 deflection drop manhole
34.92 mm 20 deflection 111/4º Bend placed immediately outside a
98.49 mm 5
5 /8 deflection
0 manhole

198.91 mm 111/40 deflection Various Bends in Drains carrying only

1 rainwater
414.21 mm 22 /2 deflection
0

1000.00 mm 450 deflection 150 Diameter Bends on pipes from road

gully to main drain.

Junctions Junctions are normally attached to full length pipes,

inlet part always being the female or socket end.
Inlet pipe may be PVC, clay or concrete.
D1 Not more than D
Concrete surround should always be placed around a
Square or T junction junction.

Manholes are normally required at intersection of

D = Inside
Diam junctions for inspection purposes, however there may
be occasions where junctions are permitted without the
use of a manhole
0
D1 Not more
45 than D
e.g. smaller diameter pipes from road gullies or one off
houses to main drain which are usually 100 or 150
D = Inside Diameter and may be P.V.C. clay pipe, or concrete
Diam pipe.

Oblique or Y junction

Tumbling Bay Junctions Tumbling Bay Junctions which are used outside
Drop Manholes are normally attached to full length
Used in drop manholes.
pipes which can be provided with Butt End if requested.

Butt End if requested The male or spigot end is always used as outlet on
Tumbling Bay junctions.
D

The Outlet Diameter Pipe is always the same as the Ref: TC11/2
Square or T tumbling bay main pipe.
junction Date: 1/12/03
as D
Tumbling Bay Junctions and associated bends, used
D
to transfer drain from incoming invert to lower invert
level, must be surrounded in concrete. TRACEY CONCRETE
450
Limited
Oblique or Y tumbling
bay junction Customers are asked to give adequate notice of Old Rossory
their requirements for junctions or bends as they Sligo Road
as D Enniskillen
are usually made to order, this is due to the vast
Co.Fermanagh
range and type for each diameter of pipe.

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 Spigot & Socket Pipes 14 m
WATER

Laboratory Tests in Brief

WATER
Tracey Concrete Ltd have their own modern laboratory 14 m
List of tests to be carried out on Spigot pipes to
where our technicians carry out the various testsWATER briefly meet the requirements of BS 5911 Pt100
described below, to ensure the products meet the strict 14 m

Pressure Pads To Seal Pipe Ends

requirements of BS 5911 pt 100. WATER
Pipe diam Test Normal Type
14 m

WATER Routine Test Test

Hydrostatic Test 14 m
Fill pipe with water
Pressure Pads To Seal Pipe Ends
All sizes Surface voids √
and pressurize to Pressure Pads To Seal Pipe Ends
Water ““ Water absorption √
20psi. Hold for one Joint Withdrawn 20mm
minute, Pipe to show
7m
““ Hydrostatic √
Pressure Pads To Seal Pipe Ends Water
no signs of leaks Joint Withdrawn 20mm 7m ““ Works proof load √
Pressure Pads To Seal Pipe Ends Water
Joint Withdrawn 20mm 7m
““ Maximum load √
Joint Straight Water ““ Cover to reinforcement √
Expanding Stoppers
Joint Withdrawn 20mm To Seal Ends Of Pipes
Draw Test 7m
Expanding Stoppers To Seal Ends Of Pipes ““ Straightness √
Water
After pressurizing
hold for 5 minutes,
Joint Withdrawn 20mm
Expanding Stoppers To Seal Ends Of Pipes 7m ““ Surface evenness √
Joint to show no ““ Joint deflection √
sign of leaks Expanding Stoppers To Seal Ends Of Pipes
““ Joint straight draw √
Water
Water
Expanding Stoppers To Seal Ends Of Pipes
7m ““ Joint sheer √
Water7 m
Joint Deflection 7m
up to and Bending moment √
Test incl. DN 300 resistance (BMR)
Water
After pressurising
7m
hold for 5 minutes, 20 Up to DN 600
Water Normal routine tests: carried out on samples for each
10 DN 675 - 1200
Joint to show no .5 0
DN 1350 - 1800 7m batch whilst manufacturing, refer to BS 5911 Pt100
200Up to DN 600
120DN
0 Up to DN 600
sign of leaks 675 - 1200 Type test: Carried out initially on new joint design or if
10 DN
.5 DN1350
675- 1800
- 1200
0
.50 DN 1350 - 1800
2 Up to DN 600
any changes occur due to wear or new design, but in
10 DN 675 - 1200 any case at least once per year.
.50 DN 1350 - 1800 Water
Joint Shear Test 20 Up to DN 600 Load 7m
10 DN 675 - 1200
After pressurizing .50 DN 1350 - 1800
Water Crushing Test Loads in kN/M
and load applied, Load 7m

Water L = Light M = Medium H = Heavy

hold for 5 minutes. Water
Load
Joint to show no Load 7m
7m
DN = Works Max Work Max Work Max
This Pipe Support At
sign of leaks Held Ridget Balance Point Water
Diam Load Load Load Load Load Load
Load 7m
This Pipe Support At
Held Ridget
14m Head of Water = 1.4 BAR = 0.14N/mm = 20 P.S.I. Balance
2 Point 150 20 25 23 29 – –
This Pipe Support At 225 20 25 23 29 – –
All of the above tests Held
areRidget
This carried out
Pipe Balance Point
with pipeAt
Support
HeldThis
Ridget Balance AtPoint
300 20 25 23 29 – –
filled water and pressurized, Pipethe pipe or
Held Ridget
joint
Support
Balance Point
should withstand this test with no sign of leaks. 375 20 25 31 39 36 45
450 20 25 35 44 41 52
Bending Moment
Resistance Test
LOAD 525 20 25 38 48 46 58
For pipes up to and 600 20 25 46 58 54 68
including DN 300
675 20 25 50 63 60 75
which are longer
than 1.25m 750 38 48 53 67 65 81
900 46 58 67 84 85 106

Crushing Test 1050 51 64 76 95 96 120

LOAD
See crushing table 1200 58 72 87 109 110 138
Ref: TC11/3 for applied loads 1350 63 79 96 120 122 153
per metre, pipe to
Date: 1/12/03 sustain its applied 1500 69 87 104 130 132 165
work load for 1 1800 82 103 124 155 158 198
minute without
2100 96 120 146 183 184 230
TRACEY CONCRETE developing a crack
Limited width greater than Note: For information on the application of the above
Old Rossorry 0.25mm. pipe crushing test load to design of pipelines, reference
Sligo Road should be made to ‘Simplified tables of external loads on
Enniskillen Refer to BS 5911 Pt100 for full details of above tests. buried pipelines’ (HMSO 1986) and ‘A guide to design
Co.Fermanagh
loadings for buried rigid pipes’ (HMSO 1983).

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Water test

General Site Testing Water Test

Air and water tests A water test is the more logical and conclusive method
All lengths of sewer drain up to DN 750 should be tested of testing a completed pipeline but problems of
for leakage by means of air or water tests. availability and disposal of the quantity of water involved
may cause difficulty. Before backfilling, leakage can be
These tests should be applied after laying and before clearly located, its amount assessed and where
backfilling. Some backfill may be placed at the centre of necessary appropriate remedies applied.
each pipe to prevent movement during testing.
To test the pipeline:-
We strongly recommend that air testing be 1. Insert plugs in both ends of the drain or sewer and in
undertaken periodically during the laying process, connections if necessary. Precautions should be
say every fourth pipe, so as to facilitate taken by strutting or otherwise to prevent movement
rectification if any defect is found. Short branch of the drain or sewer during testing.
drains connected to a main sewer between manholes 2. Fill the system with water ensuring all the air has
should be tested as one system with the mains sewer. been expelled.
Long branches should be separately tested. 3. Allow at least two hours before test readings are
taken to allow conditions to stabilise, adding water to
Man entry sizes of pipeline can be physically inspected maintain the test head.
while smaller diameters can be visually inspected from It may be necessary to extend this period for large
manholes by means of T.V. cameras. diameter pipes, up to twenty-four hours or more
before a stable condition is reached.
Visual inspection: Check for- 4. Apply required test head at the upper end by means
1. obstructions and debris, of a flexible pipe leading from a graduated container
2. structural soundness of pipes, or stand pipe.
3. joints properly sealed, 5. Apply the test pressure of 1.2m head of water above
4. line and level within tolerance the soffit of the drain or sewer at the high end with a
maximum of 6m head at the low end. If it exceeds
Pipeline under Water Test 6m test the drain or sewer in stages.
(diagram) 6. Measure the loss of water over a period of 30
minutes by adding and metering quantities of water
Level of water for test at intervals of 5 minutes to maintain original water
level in the standpipe.

Over this 30 minute period the quantity of water added

should not exceed 0.05 litre per 100 linear meters per
millimetre of nominal size of the drain or sewer, i.e. for
a 150m length of DN 800 the allowable leakage
would be:

1.2m Head of 0.05 x 150 x 800 = 60 litres

Water (6.0m Max -----
at lower end) 100

Should the pipeline not comply with these

requirements it will probably be attributable to
one of the following:-
1. leakage from test equipment
2. trapped air,
3. leakage from joints, e.g., displaced ring,
4. leakage from damaged or defective pipe.
Ref: TC11/4
Pipeline Under Water Test
Date: 1/12/03

1.2m TRACEY CONCRETE

6.0m Max Limited
Old Rossory
Sligo Road
Enniskillen
Co.Fermanagh

Plug Strutted if necessary

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Air testing

Air Test The following air test procedure is consistent

The air test is very searching and is more convenient
than the water test, but the leakage rate cannot be
measured accurately. An excessive drop in pressure in
the air test may indicate a fault in line such as a
displaced sealing ring. It may be due to faults in the
testing apparatus. Therefore the first check must be on
the apparatus, especially the seals of the stop ends and
all connections. The point of any leakage may be difficult
to detect but spraying with soap solution could indicate
such leakage by the presence of bubbles.
Failure to pass this test in not conclusive and, when
marginal failure does occur, a water test as described
should be made and the leakage rate determined before
a decision as to rejection is made.
with that described in BS 8301 and the Water
Authorities Association publication “Sewers for
Adoption”.
1. Seal the ends of the pipeline by means of expanding
or inflatable drain stoppers.
2. Connect a ‘U’ gauge (manometer) to the test nipple
of the drain stopper by means of rubber tubing.
3. Raise the internal pressure of the system until the ‘U’
gauge indicates slightly more than 100mm. Purpose
made drain testing equipment is so calibrated that
the scale indicates the actual pressure in mm water
gauge. (See figure below)

Air test requirements are currently specified in British
Standard Codes of Practice BS 8301 ‘Building Drainage’
and BS 8005 ‘Sewerage’. (5 minute test 100mm on U
tube to drop no more than 25mm). However current
practice in many other European Countries confirms the
research by CPA that the introduction of a higher
pressure test to 1000mm rather than the current 100mm
would overcome most of the shortcomings in BS test.
These may be summarised as follows:-
1. The BS air test specifies a constant requirement
regardless of diameter and length of the pipeline.
2. The air test is relatively more severe on smaller pipe
diameters.
3. Pipe wall dampness affects air test results,
particularly on smaller diameter pipes and at the low
4. Allow about 5 minutes for stabilisation of the air
temperature (a 1º change in temperature is reflected
in a change in pressure of about 38mm on the
gauge).
5. Adjust the pressure to 100mm by either introducing
further air or by bleeding off any excess pressure.
6. Observe the fall in indicated pressure over a 5
minute test period. The residual pressure should be
not less than 75mm.
100
90

pressure specified. 80
70
75

60
50
40
Nominal size of pipe Minimum time for head to 30
20
(DN) fall from 900mm to 800mm 10
0 75mm 100mm
225 0.9 minutes 10
20

300 1.3 30
40
50
375 1.7 60
70
450 2.3 75
80
90
525 3.0 100

600 3.8 'U' Gauge

(Manometer)
675 4.6
750 5.5
900 7.5 EXPANDING
Ref: TC11/5 STOPPERS
1050 10.0

Date: 1/12/03
To test the pipeline, fit strutted plugs at each end and Air pump or Compressor
pump air until a pressure of 1m head is shown on the U
TRACEY CONCRETE tube. Allow the pressure to drop recording the time for
Limited the head to fall from 900mm to 800mm. This time should Inflatable stoppers etc available from Causeway
Old Rossorry not be less than that shown in the table above for the Equipment, Belfast Road, Saintfield, Co. Down.
Sligo Road appropriate nominal pipe size. These modifications to
Enniskillen
Fax/Phone (028) 9081 2627
the BS test incorporating these higher pressures are
Co.Fermanagh
illustrated above.

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 Spigot & Socket Pipes
Jointing & Laying
Jointing Procedure rings are compatible with the pipes to be laid, then the
Forsheda 140 Lamell Sliding Rubber seal permits following procedure should be followed:
installation with very little force as there is lubricant
enclosed within the seals sliding layer, thus there is no Clean the Pipe Ends
friction between concrete pipe and rubberseal. Brush or wipe with rag to
The sliding layer, when in final position locates itself in remove adhering part or water.
the gap between spigot and socket and then prevents Ice may be removed with
concrete to concrete contact if pipe is deflected. methylated or a gas torch. Take care not to damage the
concrete.
Installation
• Fit the seal onto spigot as shown on Fig.1. Inspect Joint Surfaces
• Centre the spigot in the socket as Fig. 1. Inspect the joint faces for
• Slide the pipes together and the lubricated flap will damage which may affect the
move over top of the compressed rubber seal as performance of the joint.
Fig. 2 and finish as shown on Fig. 3.
Handle Pipes with Care
Use only proper lifting equipment, eg woven
SOCKET slings. Make sure the pipe is balanced so that it
is horizontal.

SPIGOT Fit the Ring

Fit the correct ring in the correct
position and equalise the tension
by lifting out intervals at its length
and letting it snap back against the
Fig 1
socket (see Joint details)

Clean the Socket End

Brush and wipe the end of
the pipe fitted previously to
remove any particles or
water, ensure that the receiving socket is clean and
undamaged.

Fig 2
Prepare the
Trench Bed
Make a recess in the bed
to accommodate the pipe.

Line Up the Pipes

Carefully centre the spigot
within the socket.

Fig 3
Make the Joint
The jointing procedure
should develop a steady
controlled push or pull
until joint is in final
The relevant pipe diameter is stamped on each rubber position. Method of
ring. Rubber rings should be carefully stored and jointing will depend on
protected from sunlight, oils, greases and heat, if rings size of pipe. Ensure timber blocks are used to prevent
have been tied they should be separated a few days damage to socket of pipe.
before using in order to eliminate minor impressions the Ref: TC11/6
tying may have caused. Mechanical plant should not be used to push pipes
down to their correct level. Date: 1/12/03
Joint rings are normally Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR)
complying with EN 681-1. Nitrile and Ethylene Propylene When jointing pipes the last pipe laid sometimes has a
Rubber (EPDM) can be supplied if specifically ordered to tendency to reassert therefore it should be proped and TRACEY CONCRETE
meet special conditions, but are not normally available checked before laying commences. Limited
from stock. Old Rossory
Sligo Road
Laying Pipes Enniskillen
Co.Fermanagh
After ensuring that you are using the correct bedding,
Diameter and class of pipe as specified and that jointing

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Recommended Trench width and Bedding pipes

When laying pipes, to attain its full potential as a load The drawing below generally shows a typically bedding
bearing structure, trench width, proper bedding and detail, however contractors should adhere to the type of
backfilling are equally as important as the actual pipe bedding details specified which will vary depending on
strength. In fact, almost 50% of the completed structure certain conditions for a particular project.
is attributed to proper design and good workmanship.
Any increase in trench Typical Bedding Detail
Recommended Maximum width above that
specified will increase Surface finishing Normal backfill, degree
Trench Widths of compression will
the load on the pipe Ground level depend on surface
measured at crown of and a narrower trench design requirements
pipe = Bd may impede the
proper placing and Cover to
Pipe Trench consolidation of pipe H
H = Cover
Diam. Width bedding. Bd
to pipe
150 .600
The trench should be Lightly
300
225 .700 dug so that the line, Compacted Well
300 above compacted
300 .750 gradient and in layers
crown of pipe
dimensions are as especially
375 1.050 under
specifications or as Trench width
maintained to haunches
450 1.150 agreed with site 300 above of pipes
525 1.200 engineer. crown of pipe

Y
600 1.350 The bedding is
675 1.450 intended to level out Lightly compacted
any irregularities in the under pipe
750 1.500 Temporary drain
formation and ensure where necessary
900 1.900 uniform support along
1050 2.050 the barrell of pipe.

1200 2.300 It is recommended that were pipes have to be airtested,

1350 2.450 it should be done every fourth pipe and prior to back
filling.
1500 2.600
1800 2.950 Cover to pipes (H) laid in fields for agricultural purposes
2100 3.200 only = 600mm.

2400 3.500 However, it is advisable that pipes laid under roads

2700 3.800 carrying traffic or grass verges adjacent to such roads,
should have a minimum 1200mm cover.

Never drive across a pipeline with minimum cover

unless at prepared crossings.

Ground water should be kept below the bottom of

trench by use of temporary drains and not allowed to
Y Y
rise before backfilling is complete.

Y = min Y=
of In
100
min under
of 100 Barrells
under Barrells and 50 and 50 under
under sockets. Special care should be taken with the bedding material
rock, 200 min under Barrell and 150 under socket.
sockets. In rock, 200 min under Barrell and 150 immediately surrounding the pipes to minimise the
under socket possibility of lumps or others coming into direct contact
with pipes thus causing point loading.
Ref: TC11/7 The selections of bedding material and bedding class is
influenced by many factors which include the nature of Never bulldose backfill directly into trench.
Date: 1/12/03 the ground, the loads acting on pipeline, availability of a
particular type of bedding material. The ideal is crushed
rock or gravel that is compatible and provides stable
TRACEY CONCRETE embedment.
Limited
Old Rossorry For more details on bedding and pipe specifications see
Sligo Road C.P.S.A. (Concrete Pipe Systems Association)
Enniskillen
publications.
Co.Fermanagh

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Specification, Handling and Storage

Specifying Handling & Storage

Spigot & Socket pipes and accessories are manufactured
in accordance with BS 5911 pt 100. This is the relevant
British Standard which sets out the complete
specification including manufacturing tolerances and the
various strength and hydrostatic tests which the final
product must comply with. However it does not include
guidelines on the use if pipes for particular situations.
For Guidelines on specifying the use of pipes including
Diameter, Class, Bedding details etc. refer to Concrete
Pipe Systems Association Publications or your engineers
details.
C.P.S.A.
60 Charles Street, Leicester
England LE1 1FB
Phone: +44 (0) 116 253 6161
Fax: +44 (0) 116 251 4568
Website: www.concretepipes.co.uk
Time and place of loading should be agreed before units
arrive on site. The pipe line contractor should provide
suitable equipment for offloading, stacking and stringing
out pipes and other accessories on site.
Offloading should take place at the nearest hard road to
the point of installation provided it is accessible for
delivery trucks. All units must be left in a stable
condition well clear of the edge of trench.
Pipes should be handled horizontally using a properly
designed ‘c’ hook or other purpose designed equipment,
but not unprotected chains. For safety reasons always
know the weight of pipe to be lifted.

✔ ✔
1. Loads on Buried pipelines in trenches simplified
tables.
2. Hydraulic calculations for sewer and surface water. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3
3. Laying concrete pipelines in trenches.
4. Jacking Concrete Pipes. Never Lift pipes or accessories as shown in Fig. 3
which is likely to cause damage to spigot or
Below describes the markings which the socket.
manufacturer puts on pipes to identify them.
L = Light Duty see the crushing tables which Where stacking is necessary, this must be on level
M = Medium Duty
H = Heavy Duty
}
shows the load a particular
diameter of pipe or class
should sustain
ground and the bottom layer of pipes securely chocked
to prevent pipes from rolling or stack from collapsing.
Pipes should be supported under the barrell of the pipe
so that the sockets are free from load, they should

}
R = Reinforced pipes below DN 900 do not preferably be stacked barrell to barrell with sockets
Unreinforced have to be reinforced overhanging alternative sides.
is not identified provided they sustain the Fig. 4 Fig. 5
relevant loads applied
2.0M MAX.

SR = Sulphate
Resistant Cement } this may be specified for
certain ground conditions.

PC = Portland Cement is not identified

CHOCKES SOCKET CLEAR OF GROUND
BS5911 pt100 = The British Standard to which
the pipe is manufactured.
British Kitemark = This indicates that the BS Mainly for safety reasons Diam of Pipe No. of layers
institution, following initial on pipes should not be 150-225 6
site tests and continuous site stacked in greater
300-375 4
assessments, have been numbers of layers than
satisfied that the product shown in table. 450-600 3
meets the relevant standard Generally the height of 675-750 2
and grant the manufacturer a stack should not exceed
2.0m high. 900 and above 1
licence to use the Kitemark Ref: TC11/8
on product.
Carefully inspect during off loading to verify that
Manufacturers name, date of manufacture and Date: 1/12/03
products comply with order and are not damaged. If a
internal diam are also marked on pipes product fails to meet these conditions notify the
EQUAL EQUAL
company immediately and record details on delivery
There may be other docket. TRACEY CONCRETE
marking on pipes such Limited
Old Rossory
as colours or batch 80mm
Pipes or other units which have to be moved, should Sligo Road
number which is solely never be dragged. If pipes have to be rolled, beware of Enniskillen
for the manufacturers rocks or boulders which may damage joint profiles. See Co.Fermanagh
BALANCE POINT FOR
purposes. LIFTING PURPOSES joint details for storage of rubber rings.

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