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 BRITISH STANDARD BS EN
1074-2:2000
Incorporating
Amendments Nos. 1
and 2

Valves for water

supply — Fitness for
purpose requirements
and appropriate
verification tests —
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Part 2: Isolating valves

The European Standard EN 1074-2:2000, with the incorporation of

amendment A1:2004, has the status of a British Standard

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National foreword
This British Standard is the official English language version of
EN 1074-2:2000, including amendment A1:2004. Together with
BS EN 1074-1:2000, BS 5163-1:2004 and BS 5163-2:2004, this part
of BS EN 1074 supersedes BS 5163:1986, which is withdrawn.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee
PSE/7, Industrial valves, to Subcommittee PSE/7/3, Cast iron isolating, check
and hydrant valves for industrial use and valves for water industry
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Additional information
To assist UK users of this standard, Subcommittee PSE/7/7 has produced
BS 5163-1, a code of practice that provides guidance on the selection of gate
valves for water distribution networks within the UK. The valves discussed are
primarily for underground use for waterworks purposes and for use with water
intended for human consumption in the UK. This guidance is intended to help
identify the most cost-effective way to procure suitable gate valves. The code
takes account of the customs and practices developed in the UK water industry
for the operation of water distribution pipelines with particular attention to
health and safety matters.
The BS EN 1074 series of standards does not specify requirements for stem
caps, which are required to satisfy UK operational practices. PSE/7/7 has
therefore produced British Standard, BS 5163-2, which covers stem caps for
use on isolating valves and associated water control apparatus.
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 EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 1074-2
April 2000
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
+ A1
April 2004

ICS 23.060.01

English version

Valves for water supply – Fitness for purpose requirements and

appropriate verification tests – Part 2: Isolating valves
(includes amendment A1:2004)
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Robinetterie pour l’alimentation en eau – Prescriptions Armaturen für die Wasserversorgung – Anforderungen an
d’aptitude à l’emploi et vérifications s’y rapportant - Partie 2: die Gebrauchstauglichkeit und deren Prüfung - Teil 2:
Robinetterie de sectionnement Absperrarmaturen
(inclut l’amendement A1:2004) (enthält Änderung A1:2004)

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 26 November 1999; amendment A1 was approved by CEN on 27 February 2004.

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Contents

Foreword ...........................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................4
1 Scope ....................................................................................................................................................4
2 Normative references ..........................................................................................................................4
3 Definitions ............................................................................................................................................5
4 Design requirements ...........................................................................................................................5
5 Performance requirements.................................................................................................................5
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5.1 Mechanical strength ............................................................................................................................5

5.1.1 Resistance to internal pressure of the shell and of all pressure containing components..........5
5.1.2 Resistance of the obturator to differential pressure........................................................................5
5.1.3 Resistance of the valve to bending ...................................................................................................5
5.1.4 Resistance of valves to operating loads ...........................................................................................6
5.2 Leak-tightness .....................................................................................................................................6
5.2.1 Leak-tightness of the shell and of all pressure containing components ......................................6
5.2.2 Seat tightness ......................................................................................................................................7
5.2.3 Maximum operating torque (MOT) for operation and leak-tightness.............................................7
5.2.4 Leak-tightness of gearboxes to external pressure ..........................................................................8
5.3 Hydraulic characteristics ....................................................................................................................8
5.4 Resistance to disinfection products..................................................................................................8
5.5 Endurance ............................................................................................................................................8
6 Conformity assessment ......................................................................................................................8
6.1 General .................................................................................................................................................8
6.2 Type tests .............................................................................................................................................8
6.3 Control of production process and quality system .........................................................................8
7 Marking .................................................................................................................................................8
8 Packaging .............................................................................................................................................9
Annex A (normative) Test method for the resistance of valves to operating loads (see 5.1.4) ............10
Annex B (normative) Torque requirements for gate valves to be operated by ring key and bar
(see 5.2.3 and annex A) .....................................................................................................................11
Annex C (normative) Test method for the operation of valves (see 5.2.3) ..............................................12
Annex D (normative) Test method for the endurance of valves (see 5.5) ...............................................13
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Foreword
This European Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 69, Industrial valves, the
Secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2000, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by October 2000.

It consists of six parts:

Part 1: General requirements

Part 2: Isolating valves

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Part 3: Check valves

Part 4: Air valves

Part 5: Control valves

Part 6: Hydrants.

Part 1, in conjunction with the subsequent parts, lays down the general requirements and test procedures to
be carried out in production and during the assessment of conformity of these valves (type tests). The
detailed requirements, which depend on the types of valves, are defined in parts 2 to 6 of this standard.

The annexes A, B, C and D of this European Standard are normative.

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Foreword to amendment A1
This document (EN 1074-2:2000/A1:2004) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 69,
Industrial valves, the Secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.

This Amendment to the European Standard EN 1074-2:2000/A1:2004 shall be given the status of a national
standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2004 and
conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by October 2004.

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
and the United Kingdom.
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Introduction
In respect of potential adverse effects on the quality of water intended for human consumption caused by the
product covered by this standard:

1) This standard provides no information as to whether the product may be used without restriction in any
of the Member States of the EU or EFTA.
2) It should be noted that, while awaiting the adoption of verifiable European criteria, existing national
regulations concerning the use and/or the characteristics of this product remain in force.

1 Scope
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This European Standard defines the minimum fitness for purpose requirements for isolating valves to be
used in, or connected to, water supply pipe systems, above or below ground (see EN 805), carrying water
intended for human consumption.

This standard specifies the design requirements, the performance requirements, and the conformity
assessment method for isolating valves, whatever their type and materials.

This standard applies in priority to any other product or test standard: the requirements from other standards
apply only when this standard refers to them.

This part of the standard deals with the requirements applicable to isolating valves up to DN 2 000 and
PFA 6 bar to PFA 25 bar.

2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates, by dated or undated references, provisions from other publications.
These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply
to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references
the latest edition of the publication referred to applies.

EN 736-1, Valves - Terminology - Part 1: Definition of the types of valves.

EN 736-3, Valves - Terminology - Part 3: Definition of terms.

EN 1074-1, Valves for water supply - Fitness for purpose requirements and appropriate verification tests -
Part 1: General requirements.

EN 1267, Valves - Test of flow resistance using water as test fluid.

EN 805, Water supply - Requirements for systems and components outside buildings.

prEN 12570:1999, Industrial Valves - Permissible manual forces for operation of valves.
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3 Definitions
For the purpose of this standard, the definitions of EN 1074-1 apply, together with the following definitions:

3.1 flow coefficient KV: Coefficient equal to the flow rate, in cubic metres per hour, of water at a
temperature between 5 °C and 40 °C, passing through the valve and causing a loss of static head of 1 bar
(EN 736-3).

3.2 isolating valve: Valve intended for use only in the closed or fully open position (EN 736-1).

3.3 full bore valve: Valve with a seat diameter not less than 90 % of the internal nominal diameter of the
body end port (EN 736-3).

3.4 clear way valve: Valve designed to have an unobstructed flow way which allows the passage of a
theoretical sphere with a diameter which is not less than the nominal inside diameter of the body end port
(EN 736-3).
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4 Design requirements
Isolating valves shall be designed in accordance with the requirements given in clause 4 of EN 1074-1.

5 Performance requirements

5.1 Mechanical strength

5.1.1 Resistance to internal pressure of the shell and of all pressure containing components

Requirement and test shall be in accordance with 5.1.1 of EN 1074-1.

5.1.2 Resistance of the obturator to differential pressure

Requirement and test shall be in accordance with 5.1.2 of EN 1074-1.

Except for valves to be used for a single flow direction, the test shall be performed successively in each flow
direction.

5.1.3 Resistance of the valve to bending

Requirement and test shall be in accordance with 5.1.3 of EN 1074-1, for sizes DN 50 up to and including
DN 500.

The bending moments M to be applied during the test are given in table 1 as a function of DN.
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Table 1 - Bending moments

DN M
Nm
50 1 050
65 1 400
80 1 500
100 2 200
125 3 200
150 4 800
200 7 200
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250 11 000
300 15 000
350 19 000
400 24 000
450 28 000
500 33 000

5.1.4 Resistance of valves to operating loads

Requirement shall be in accordance with 5.1.4 of EN 1074-1.

When, in order to verify this requirement, a valve in its delivery state has been subjected to a test in
accordance with annex A, with the application of a closing torque and an opening torque equal to mST, it
shall pass the operating tests in accordance with 5.2.3 and the seat tightness tests in accordance with
5.2.2.1 and 5.2.2.2.

The minimum strength torque mST shall be equal to twice the maximum operating torque (MOT) given in
5.2.3. In the case of gate valves in accordance with 5.2.3 c), the torque mST to be applied in the test in
accordance with annex A shall be equal to 5 times MOT. In the case of valves in accordance with 5.2.3 d),
the test is only applicable when there is an additional manual operating element.

5.2 Leak-tightness

5.2.1 Leak-tightness of the shell and of all pressure containing components

5.2.1.1 Leak-tightness to internal pressure

Requirement and test shall be in accordance with 5.2.1.1 of EN 1074-1.

5.2.1.2 Leak-tightness to external pressure

Requirement and test shall be in accordance with 5.2.1.2 of EN 1074-1.

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5.2.2 Seat tightness

5.2.2.1 Seat tightness at high differential pressure

Requirement and test shall be in accordance with 5.2.2.1 of EN 1074-1.

After closing the valve by application of MOT (see 5.2.3), the leakage rate shall be rate A for resilient seated
valves and shall not exceed rate B for metallic seated valves. For a type test, the test duration shall be not
less than 10 min.

Except for valves to be used in a single flow direction, the test shall be performed successively in each flow
direction.

5.2.2.2 Seat tightness at low differential pressure

Requirement and test shall be in accordance with 5.2.2.2 of EN 1074-1, with the torque, the leakage rate and
the test duration given in 5.2.2.1.
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Except for valves to be used in a single flow direction, the test shall be performed successively in each flow
direction.

5.2.3 Maximum operating torque (MOT) for operation and leak-tightness

Requirement shall be in accordance with 5.2.3 of EN 1074-1.

When, in order to verify this requirement, an isolating valve in its delivery state is subjected to a test
according to annex C, the measured torque shall not exceed the maximum operating torque MOT as defined
below:

a) for valves delivered with their operating element:

- MOT = 0,5 x F x D in newton metres, in the case of a handwheel, where:
F is the maximum operating manual force (F for operating the valve, Fmax for seating and
unseating the valve, see prEN 12570:1999), in newtons;
D is the diameter of the handwheel, in metres.
- MOT = F x L in newton metres, in the case of a lever, where:
F is the maximum operating manual force (F for operating the valve, Fmax for seating and
unseating the valve, see prEN 12570:1999), in newtons;
L is the length of the lever, in metres.

b) for valves delivered without an operating element and intended to be operated by a T shaped key:
- for butterfly valves: MOT = 125 Nm;
- for gate valves: MOT = 1 x DN Nm;
- for other types of valves: MOT = value given by the manufacturer.

c) for gate valves delivered without an operating element and intended to be operated by a ring key
and bar, see annex B.

d) for valves to be operated electrically, hydraulically or pneumatically:

- MOT = value given by the manufacturer.
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5.2.4 Leak-tightness of gearboxes to external pressure

Requirement and test shall be in accordance with 5.2.4 of EN 1074-1.

5.3 Hydraulic characteristics

Requirement shall be in accordance with 5.3 of EN 1074-1; the characteristic given by the manufacturer shall
be the flow coefficient Kv.

When measured in accordance with the test method defined in EN 1267, the flow coefficient Kv shall be
greater than 0,9 times the value indicated by the manufacturer. Testing is not required for full bore gate
valves or clear way valves.

5.4 Resistance to disinfection products

Requirement and test shall be in accordance with 5.4 of EN 1074-1.

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5.5 Endurance

The endurance of isolating valves shall be evaluated as follows:

- an isolating valve in its delivery state shall be subjected to an endurance test in accordance with
annex D at a differential pressure equal to the PFA across the obturator;
- it shall be tested in accordance with 5.2.1, 5.2.2 and 5.2.3, with the application of a torque not exceeding
either 1,2 times MOT (with the same leakage rate) or MOT (with leakage allowed to increase by one
rate).
The number of opening/closing cycles to be applied during the endurance test shall be as follows:

- manually operated valves: 250 cycles;

- electrically, hydraulically or pneumatically operated valves: 2 500 cycles.

This test shall be applied to isolating valves of sizes DN 50 up to and including DN 500.

6 Conformity assessment

6.1 General

Requirement shall be in accordance with 6.1 of EN 1074-1.

6.2 Type tests

Requirement shall be in accordance with 6.2 of EN 1074-1; the type tests to be performed shall be those
given in table 2.

6.3 Control of production process and quality system

Requirement shall be in accordance with 6.3 of EN 1074-1; the production control tests in table 2 are
informative.

7 Marking
Requirement shall be in accordance with clause 7 of EN 1074-1.
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8 Packaging
Requirement shall be in accordance with clause 8 of EN 1074-1.

Table 2 - Requirements and tests

Sub - a Type tests Production tests

Requirement
a (informative)
clause
4.1 Materials see drawings and part lists -
4.2 DN see drawings -
4.3 Pressures see technical documentation -
4.4 Temperatures see materials -
see test report -
4.5 Design of the shell and obturator
or calculation report
4.6 End types and interchangeability see drawings and marking -
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4.7 Operating direction see drawings -

4.8 Maximum water velocity see clause 4 -
4.9 All materials, including lubricants, see test reports in -
in contact with water intended for accordance with national
human consumption regulations
4.10 Internal corrosion and ageing see drawings, part lists and visual inspection of
resistance technical documentation coatings
4.11 External corrosion and ageing see drawings, part lists and visual inspection of
resistance technical documentation coatings
5.1.1 Resistance to internal pressure of see 5.1.1 see 5.1.1
the shell and of all pressure
containing components
5.1.2 Resistance of the obturator to see 5.1.2 -
differential pressure
5.1.3 Resistance of valves to bending see 5.1.3 -
5.1.4 Resistance of valves to operating see 5.1.4 -
loads
5.2.1.1 Leak-tightness to internal pressure see 5.2.1.1 see 5.2.1.1
5.2.1.2 Leak-tightness to external see 5.2.1.2 -
pressure
5.2.2.1 Seat tightness at high differential see 5.2.2.1 and 5.2.3 see 5.2.2.1 and 5.2.3
pressure
5.2.2.2 Seat tightness at low differential see 5.2.2.2 and 5.2.3 -
pressure
5.2.3 Maximum operating torque (MOT) see 5.2.2.1, 5.2.2.2 and see 5.2.2.1
5.2.3
5.2.4 Leak-tightness of gearboxes to see 5.2.4 -
external pressure
5.3 Hydraulic or airflow characteristics see 5.3 -

5.4 Resistance to disinfection products see 5.4 -

5.5 Endurance see 5.5 -
a
The sub-clauses and requirements shown above, are those given in EN 1074-1
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Annex A
(normative)

Test method for the resistance of valves to operating loads

(see 5.1.4)

A.1 General
The test shall be performed at ambient temperature on a valve in its delivery state.

The test shall begin with the obturator fully or partially open.
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A.2 Test procedure

Place the valve on the testing equipment.

Apply a torque at the entrance point of the mechanical energy (see EN 1074-1) in order to close the
obturator. In the specific case of valves to be operated by means of a ring key and bar (see annex B), apply
simultaneously the torque and the bending moment.

Increase the closing torque until it reaches mST.

Maintain the torque mST for at least 10 min.

Open the obturator until it reaches the fully open position.

Increase the opening torque until it reaches mST.

Maintain the torque mST for at least 10 min.

Check the operation ability in accordance with 5.2.3 and the seat tightness in accordance with 5.2.2.
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Annex B
(normative)

Torque requirements for gate valves to be operated by ring key and bar
(see 5.2.3 and annex A)

Where gate valves are operated by means of a ring key and bar, they are therefore required to have higher
minimum strength torques (mST); they shall comply with the torque requirements given in table B.1.

Table B.1 - Torque requirements

MOT mST

Nm Nm
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a
DN + 60 5 MOT
a
Applied simultaneously with a bending moment
of 1 500 Nm on the operating mechanism
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Annex C
(normative)

Test method for the operation of valves (see 5.2.3)

C.1 General
The test shall be performed at ambient temperature on a valve in its delivery state.

The test shall begin with the obturator in the fully open position.
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C.2 Test procedure

Fit a blanking plate containing a vent valve to the outlet flange, and the inlet to a hydrostatic pressure source.

Partially open the obturator and the vent valve.

Fully fill the body with water and vent all the air from the valve.

Close the obturator and apply a torque equal to MOT.

Raise the pressure until it reaches PFA and maintain it for at least one minute.

Check for seat tightness.

Open the valve. During opening the running torque should not exceed MOT.

NOTE A large volume of water is evacuated from the vent valve.

Close the valve. During closing the running torque should not exceed MOT.

Note the maximum torque required during the test and check that it does not exceed MOT.

Re-start the test on the other side.

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Annex D
(normative)

Test method for the endurance of valves (see 5.5)

D.1 General
The test shall be carried out at ambient temperature on a valve in its delivery state.

The test assembly should be designed to minimize water consumption and cycle time.

D.2 Test procedure

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Fix the valve on a test rig, with the obturator fully open.

Blank off one end of the valve and provide a means of:

- venting air from the valve;

- pressurizing the closed end with water;

- measuring the pressure.

Bring the obturator to the fully closed position as follows:

- for a valve with an actuator, close the obturator by means of the actuator using the source of
energy at the maximum level specified by the manufacturer;

- for a manually operated valve, close the obturator and apply a torque equal to MOT.

Fill with water the space between the obturator and the blank flange, and vent the air.

Increase the water pressure until it reaches a minimum of PFA and maintain the pressure for at least 5 s.

Open the obturator fully.

Repeat the cycle closing/pressurizing/opening for the specified number of cycles.

Check the leak-tightness of the shell and of all the pressure containing components in accordance with 5.2.1.

Check the seat tightness in accordance with 5.2.2.: apply a closing torque equal to MOT and check that the
leakage rate does not exceed the value given in 5.2.2 increased by one rate; if it is exceeded, increase the
applied torque to 1,2 times MOT and check that the leakage rate does not exceed the value given in 5.2.2.

Check that the operating torque does not exceed MOT according to 5.2.3.

Record the test conditions and test results, noting the calibration status of all measuring devices.
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