BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

295-2:1991
Incorporating
Amendment No. 1

Vitrified clay pipes and

fittings and pipe joints
for drains and sewers -
Part 2: Quality control and sampling

The European Standard EN 295-2:1991 with the inclusion of amendment

Al:1999 has the status of a British Standard

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Cooperating organizations

The European Committee for Standardization, under whose supervision this

European Standard was prepared, comprises the national standards
organizations of the following Western European countries.

Austria Oesterreichisches Normungsinstitut

Belgium Institut belge de normalisation
Denmark Dansk Standardiseringsraad
Finland Suomen Standardisoimisliite, r.y.
France Association française de normalisation
Germany Deutsches Institut für Normung e.V.
Greece Hellenic Organization for Standardization
Iceland Technological Institute of Iceland
Ireland National Standards Authority of Ireland
Italy Ente Nazionale Italiano di Unificazione
Luxembourg Inspection du Travail et des Mines
Netherlands Nederlands Normalisatie-instituut
Norway Norges Standardiseringsforbund
Portugal Instituto Portuguès da Qualidade
Spain Asociación Española de Normalización y Certificatión
Sweden Standardiseringskommissionen i Sverige
Switzerland Association suisse de normalisation
United Kingdom British Standards Institution

This British Standard was

published under the authority
of the Standards Board and Amendments issued since publication
comes into effect on
31 October 1991
Amd. No. Date Comments
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The following BSI references 1999
relate to the work on this
standard:
Committee reference B/505 I I
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Contents

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Cooperating organizations Inside front cover
National foreword ii
EN foreword 2
Text of EN 295-2:1991 5
National appendix NA (informative) Inside back cover

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National foreword

This British Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee B/505, Waste
water engineering. It is the English language version of EN 295-2:1991, including
amendment A1:1999.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 295-2
NORME EUROPÉENNE October 1991
+A1
EUROPÄISCHE NORM January 1999

Descriptors: Vitrified clay, pipes, fittings, joints, quality control, sampling, third party inspection, audit.

English version

Vitrified clay pipes and fittings and

pipe joints for drains and sewers
Part 2: Quality control and sampling
(includes amendment A1:1999)

Tuyaux et accessoires en grès et Steinzeugrohre und Formstücke

assemblages de tuyaux pour les réseaux sowie Rohrverbindungen für
de branchement et d’assainissement - Abwasserleitungen und - kanäle -
Partie 2: Contrôle de la qualité Tei12: Giiteiiberwachung und
et échantillonage Probenahme
(inclut l’amendement Al: 1999)
(enthält Änderung A1:1999)
This European Standard was approved by CEN members on 16th
October 1991, amendment Al was approved by CEN on 1991-01-28. CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of
a national standard without any alteration.
Up to date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or any
CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French,
German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the
Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and
United Kingdom.

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Foreword EN 295-2:1991 in the French version contains

editorial mistakes concerning the use of auxiliary
This part of the European Standard for vitrified clay verbs. For adaptation of the French version to the
pipes is the second of three parts which were drafted English and German versions this amendment also
by WG2 “Vitrified clay pipes” of the Technical contains a list of additional editorial amendments
Committee CEN/TC 165 ‘Waste Water concerning only the French version and therefore
Engineering”, Secretariat of which is held by DIN. are not put at disposal in English and German
“Vitrified clay pipes and fittings and pipe joints languages.
Part 1: Requirements” contains the complete The CEN members will decide whether the changes
specification, “Vitrified clay pipes and fittings and will be published separately from the original
pipe joints Part 3: Test methods” contains the version of EN 295-2:1999 or the changes will be
necessary statements on the testing methods. incorporated in a revised publication of the
On drafting this standard the provisional results standard. These options are allowed under
already available of CEN/TC 165/WGl “General clause M.3 of the CEN/CENELEC Internal
requirements on pipes, fittings, pipe joints including Regulations Part 3.
sealings and manholes” were taken into account. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal
When further results are received, any necessary Regulations, the national standards organizations
amendment will be made. of the following countries are bound to implement
In accordance with the Common CEN/CENELEC this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech
Rules, the following countries are bound to Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,
implement this European Standard:- Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France,
Switzerland and the-United Kingdom.
Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,
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Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Vitrified clay pipes in permanent or in temporary Page
contact with water intended for human Foreword 2
consumption will not affect the quality of that
water. Therefore this standard does not contravene 1 General 5
the EC-Council Directives 75/440, 79/869, 80/778. 1.1 Object and field of application 5
This standard takes into account the essential 1.2 References 5
requirements of the EC-Council Directive for 1.3 Definitions 5
construction products (89/106) and the Draft 1.3.1 Batch 5
Directive on the treatment of municipal waste
water [COM (89) 518]. 1.3.2 Isolated batch 5
1.4 Internal quality control and third
Foreword to amendment Al party assessment 5
This amendment EN 295-2:1991/A1:1999 to 1.4.1 Quality supervision 5
EN 295-2:1991 has been prepared by Technical 1.4.2 Internal control 5
Committee CEN/TC 165, Waste water engineering, 1.4.3 Inspection and audits by third party
the Secretariat of which is held by DIN. assessors 5
This amendment to the European Standard 1.5 Sampling of fired ware
EN 295-2:1991 shall be given the status of a (EN 29002:1987 Clause 4.9) 6
national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by 1.5.1 Selection of samples 6
September 1999, and conflicting national standards 1.5.2 Change in batch condition 6
shall be withdrawn at the latest by September 1999. 1.6 Calibration (EN 29002:1987 Clause 4.10) 6
For adaptation of EN 295-2:1991 to new published 2 Records 7
European Standards amendments were necessary. 3 Quality control testing 7
3.1 General 7
3.1.1 Visual inspection 7
3.1.2 Rejection after retest 7

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3.2 Pipes 7 3.10.3 Retest procedure and sampling for
3.2.1 Routine testing 7 regular tests to 3.10.1.1 and 3.10.1.2 11
3.2.2 Batch sizes 7 3.10.4 Retest procedure and sampling for
regular tests to 3.10.1.3 and 3.10.1.4 11
3.2.3 Sample size for pipes for quality
control at the manufacturer’s works 7 3.11 Rubber sealing elements 11
3.2.4 Retest procedure for pipes from 3.11.1 Regular test and sampling for rubber
resubmitted rejected batches 7 sealing elements attached to the pipe to
EN 295-l clause 3.1.1 11
3.2.5 Sampling after delivery from the
manufacturer’s works 8 3.11.2 Retest procedure and sampling for
tests to 3.11.1 11
3.3 Regular test: Pipes to EN 295-l
clause 2.14 8 3.12 Moulded plastics internal socket
diameter 11
3.4 Optional tests - pipes to EN 295-l
clauses 2.10, 2.11, 2.13, 2.15, 2.16 3.12.1 Regular testing and sampling to
and 2.17 8 EN 295-l clause 3.6 and EN 295-l
Table 8 11
3.5 Fittings 8
8 3.12.2 Retest procedure and sampling for
3.5.1 Routine testing tests to 3.12.1 11
3.5.2 Batch sizes - Fittings 8 3.13 Pipe joint assemblies 11
3.5.3 Sample size - Fittings 9 3.13.1 Type tests and sampling to EN 295-l
3.5.4 Retest procedure for fittings from clauses 3.2.1, 3.3, 3.4 and 3.7.1 11
resubmitted rejected batches 9 3.13.2 Retest procedure and sampling for
3.6 Regular tests - Fittings 9 type tests to 3.13.1 11
3.6.1 Regular test and sampling to EN 295-l 3.13.3 Evaluation tests and sampling to
clause 2.6 9 EN 295-l clauses 3.2.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5,
3.6.2 Regular test and sampling to EN 295-l 3.8 and 3.9 12
clause 2.18 (excluding junctions) 9 3.13.4 Optional tests to EN 295-l clause 3.7.2 12
3.6.3 Regular test and sampling to EN 295-l 3.13.5 Sampling after delivery from
clause 2.18 -junctions 9 manufacturer’s works 12
3.6.4 Retest procedure and sampling for 4 Inspection procedures and switching
regular tests to 3.6.2 and 3.6.3 9 rules for inspection by attributes -
Optional tests for fittings for EN 295-l Table 3 to Table 7 12
3.7 clauses 2.12.2 and 2.15 9 4.1 Acceptability determination 12
3.8 Regular tests and sampling to EN 295-l 4.1.1 Single sampling 12
clause 2.12.1 12
9 4.1.2 Double sampling
3.9 Joints - sleeve design flexible 12
9 4.2 Operation of switching rules
mechanical
9 4.2.1 Normal inspection 12
3.9.1 Batch sizes
4.2.2 Normal to reduced inspection 12
3.9.2 Acceptance procedures relating to
couplings for sleeve joints purchased 4.2.3 Reduced to normal inspection 12
from an outside supplier 4.2.4 Tightened inspection 12
(EN 29002:1987 clause 4.5.4) 4.2.5 Tightened to normal inspection 12
to EN 295-l clause 3.1.4 10
4.2.6 Discontinuation of inspection 13
3.9.3 Acceptance procedures relating to
4.3 Tightened inspection for rejected
polypropylene couplings made by
batches 13
coupling manufacturers who hold a
Certification mark licence to EN 295 10 5 Inspection procedures and switching
rules for inspection by variables -
3.10 Joints - polyurethane 11
Table 8 to Table 10 13
3.10.1 Regular test and sampling to EN 295-l 13
11 5.1 Distribution
clause 3.1.2
5.2 Acceptability determination 13
3.10.2 Evaluation tests and sampling to
EN 295-l clause 3.1.2 11 5.2.1 Mean and standard deviation 13

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5.2.2 Acceptability criteria for specification
limit 13
5.3 Operation of switching rules 13
5.3.1 Normal inspection 13
5.3.2 Normal to reduced inspection 13
5.3.3 Reduced to normal inspection 13
5.3.4 Tightened inspection 13
5.3.5 Tightened to normal inspection 13
5.3.6 Discontinuation of inspection 13
Table 1 - Scope of audit by third party
assessors as applicable 6
Table 2 - Applicable dimensional and
performance requirements for fittings
EN 295-l clauses 2.2, 2.3, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
and 2.18 8
Table 3 - Normal inspection for both single
and double sampling plans by attributes 14
Table 4 - Reduced inspection for both single
and double sampling plans by attributes 14
Table 5 - Limit numbers for reduced
inspection 14
Table 6 - Tightened inspection for both
single and double sampling plans by attributes 1 5
Table 7 - Tightened inspection for
resubmission of rejected batches and
isolated batches 15
Table 8 - Normal inspection by variables 15
Table 9 - Tightened inspection by variables 15
Table 10 - Reduced inspection by variables 15

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1 General
1.1 Object and field of application
This part of this European Standard specifies
requirements for manufacturer’s internal quality
control, third party assessment and inspection.
NOTE Where reference is made to clauses in EN 295-l and
EN 295-3 it is clearly stated.
1.2 References
EN 295-1:1991, Vitrified claypipes and fittings and
pipe joints for drains and sewers:
Part 1: Specification.
EN 295-3: 1991, Vitrified clay pipes and fittings and
pipe joints for drains and sewers: Part 3: Test
Methods.
EN 45011: 1989, General criteria for certification
bodies operatingproduct certification.
EN 45012:1989, General criteria for certification
bodies operating quality system certification.
EN IS0 9001:1994, Quality systems -Model for
quality assurance in design, development,
production, installation and servicing
(ISO 9001:1994).
EN IS0 9002:1994, Quality systems -Model for
quality assurance in production, installation and
servicing
(ISO 9002:1994).
IS0 2859-l: 1989, Sampling procedures for
inspection by attributes: Part 1 Samplingplans
indexed by acceptable quality level (AQL) for
lot-by-lot inspection.
ISO 2859-2: 1989, Sampling procedures for
inspection by attributes: Part 2 Sampling plans
indexed by limiting quality (QL) for isolated lot
inspection.
ISO 3951:1989, Samplingprocedures and charts for
inspection by variables for percent nonconforming.
ISO/DIS10012:1990, Measurement and calibration
systems.
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1.3 Definitions
1.3.1
batch
a clearly identifiable collection of units
manufactured essentially from the same materials
and under the same conditions (see 3.2.2, 3.5.2
and 3.9.1 as appropriate)
1.3.2
isolated batch
a clearly identifiable collection of unassessed units
not exceeding 3200 in number manufactured
essentially from the same materials but not
necessarily all manufactured or fired at the same
time
1.3.3
new joint design
a joint design of substantially different shape and/or
substantially different material than previously
made by a manufacturer
1.4 Internal quality control and third party
assessment
1.4.1 Quality supervision
Quality supervision shall comprise internal
control (1.4.2) and third-party assessment and
inspection (1.4.3).
1.4.2 Internal control
Internal quality control shall comprise continuous
inspection carried out by the manufacturer as part
of an approved third party assessment to ensure
compliance with the requirements of EN 295 under
a quality system complying with EN IS0 9001 or
EN IS0 9002 or equivalent.
1.4.3 Inspection and audits by third party
assessors
The third party inspection shall be carried out at
least twice a year without previous notice.
The assessors shall visit the manufacturer’s works
to inspect testing and to check records. In addition,
the third party assessor shall carry out audits
according to Table 1.
The third party assessors shall comply with the
requirements of EN 45011, EN 45012 or equivalent.
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1.5 Sampling of fired ware a) Alterations to firing conditions (other than

those required to maintain a setting).
1.5.1 Selection of samples b) A clay blend formula is changed.
The samples of tired ware for testing shall be c) Any experimental work with temperature or
selected at random. clay blends.
1.5.2 Change in batch condition 1.6 Calibration
For the purposes of these quality control scheme The measurement and calibration of inspection
requirements, each of the following, either singly or equipment shall be carried out in accordance with
in combination, illustrate a change in condition, the requirements of ISO/DIS 10012.
whereby units of fired clay cannot be considered as
being from the same batch as they are not
manufactured essentially from the same materials
and/or under the same condition:
Table 1 - Scope of audit by third party assessors as applicable
Item Subject of test Property Requirements Testing as in Number of samples
No. in EN 295-1 EN 295-3
1 Materials and 2.1 Visual inspection
Manufacture
2 Pipes and fittings Dimensions 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2 and 3 Three samples of
2.6 2.7 2.8 one nominal size
3 Marking 6.1 -
4 Pipes Crushing strength 2.9 4
5 Watertightness 2.14 9 One sample of one
6 Fittings Bond strength 2.12.1 7
7 Watertightness 2.14 9
8 Joint assemblies Watertightness 3.2.1 18.2 18.3 18.4

9 Joint 3.6 -
interchangeability Three samples of
dimensions one nominal size
10 Marking 6.2 -
11 Tensile strength 3.1.2 15.2
12 Elongation at break 3.1.2 15.2
13 Compression test 3.1.2 15.5
Polyurethane Relaxation 3.1.2 15.4
14 One sample per
sealing elements Resistance to 3.1.2 15.6
15 moulding plant
ageing
16 Rubber sealing Ozone resistance 3.1.1 14
elements
attached to pipe
17 Melt flow index 3.1.3 16.1
Polypropylene Tensile strength 3.1.3 16.2 One sample per
18
sleeve couplings Elongation at break 3.1.3 16.2 moulding plant
19 (Clause 3.1.3)
20 Elevated temp. 3.1.3 16.3
21 Polypropylene Line displacement 3.1.4 17 Three samples of
sleeve couplings one nominal size
(Clause 3.1.4)
22 Other joint According to items 8-21 above as applicable
materials

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2 Records
Records as required by EN ISO 9002 shall be
maintained for a minimum period of 10 years.
In addition to maintaining records as required by
EN ISO 9002, the following records, where
applicable to a firm’s production, shall be similarly
maintained.
a) Data indicating the blend (or stockpile) of clay
used and the dates of production of fired ware
manufactured from that blend from any kiln.
b) Details of pipes and fittings which have been
glazed and the glaze used.
c) Details of fired fittings which have been surface
treated after firing together with the
specification(s) of materials used.
d) The specification of materials used for fixing
fired parts together with certificates from the
material supplier(s) in respect of each
consignment showing compliance with the
Licensee’s specification(s) nominated, as required
by EN ISO 9002.
e) Functional dimensions for sealing elements
and fairings for every design and nominal size of
flexible mechanical joint.
f) Details of materials used for fairings and
non-rubber sealing elements for every design and
nominal size of flexible mechanical joint, together
with certificates from the material supplier(s) in
respect of each consignment showing compliance
with the Licensee’s specification(s) nominated, as
required by EN 29002:1987 clause 4.9.1.1.
3 Quality control testing
3.1 General
3.1.1 Visual inspection
Products shall be visually inspected for freedom
from such flaws as would impair their function
when in service. Samples shall be selected for
testing after the rejection of such flawed products.
3.1.2 Rejection after retest
In the event of a batch being rejected after
retesting, it may be 100 % tested for the feature in
question, and only those items found to comply will
be accepted.
NOTE Any batch of pipes and/or fittingsfor joints which has
failed to meet the requirements of EN 295-l may be offered for an
alternative specification for which it qualifies if applicable, and
marked accordingly.
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3.2 Pipes
3.2.1 Routine testing
Routine testing shall be carried out on pipes for the
requirements of EN 295-l clauses 2.2 to 2.5, 2.9
and 3.6, also Table 12 for the mean values of d3 and
Table 11 for the mean values of d4 if. the diameters
are measured to clay surfaces.
3.2.2 Batch sizes
a) Continuous kilns - not greater than the
production drawn from one kiln, within a one
week period, sub-divided according to nominal
size and strength class.
b) Intermittent kilns -total production from one
kiln, per firing, sub-divided according to nominal
size and strength class.
c) Isolated batch - as in 1.3.2.
3.2.3 Sample size for pipes for quality control
at the manufacturer’s works
Sampling and testing procedures in respect of any
batch shall be completed prior to removal from the
works and shall be in accordance with either
a) Clause 4 and Table 3, Table 4, and Table 6 and
their switching rules which are consistent with
IS0 2859 at an AQL of 6.5 % and inspection
level S3 for sampling of continuing series of
batches by attributes. For 2.9 of EN 295-1:1991
the AQL shall be 4 % and the inspection level S3
of ISO 2859-l.
or
b) Clause 5 and Table 8, Table 9 and Table 10
and their switching rules which are consistent
with ISO 3951 at an AQL of 6.5 % and inspection
level S3 for sampling of continuing series of
batches by variables. For 2.9 of EN 295-1:1991
the AQL shall be 4 % and the inspection level S3
of ISO 3951.
or
c) Table 7 for sampling of isolated batches by
attributes (Maximum batch size 3200).
3.2.4 Retest procedure for pipes from
resubmitted rejected batches
Batches rejected under the sampling procedure
specified in 3.2.3 or 3.2.5 may be resubmitted once,
after the removal of pipes with previously
undetected defects, under the tightened procedure
given in Table 7 in respect only of the defect that
caused initial rejection.
In the event of a batch being rejected after retesting
it may be 100 % tested for the feature in question
and only those items found to comply will be
accepted.
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3.2.5 Sampling after delivery from the 3.5 Fittings

manufacturer’s works
Sampling shall be in accordance with Table 3 except
where a batch is resubmitted after rejection
when 3.2.4 shall then apply.
3.3 Regular test - Pipes to EN 295-l
Clause 2.14 - Watertightness
These tests shall be carried out at least weekly at
the rate of one pipe or pipe section from each
nominal size manufactured during that week. In the
event of a test failure a further 3 tests shall be
carried out on the same nominal size of pipe. Should
a further failure on retest occur then the use of the
certification mark on the nominal size of pipe
affected shall be suspended until the cause of the
failure has been identified and eliminated. Use of
the certification mark may be reinstated
following 3 successful tests on the same nominal
size of pipe.
3.4 Optional tests - Pipes to EN 295-l
Clauses 2.10 - Bending tensile
strength, 2.11- Bending moment
resistance, 2.13 - Fatigue strength under
pulsating load, 2.15 - Chemical resistance,
2.16 - Hydraulic roughness, 2.17 - Abrasion
resistance and 2.18 - Airtightness
Optional tests for pipes may be carried out if
required by purchasers but only after agreement
between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
3.5.1 Routine testing
Where relevant for fittings as shown in Table 2,
routine testing shall be carried out on the fittings for
the requirements of EN 295-1, Clauses 2.2,2.3,2.7,
2.8, also Table 12 for the mean values of d3 and
Table 11 for the mean values d4 if the diameters are
measured to clay surfaces.
3.5.2 Batch sizes - Fittings
a) Continuous kilns - not greater than the
production drawn from one kiln, within a period
of 1 week, sub-divided into nominal size and
fitting group.
b) Intermittent kilns -total production from one
kiln, per firing, sub-divided into nominal size and
fitting group.
c) Isolated batches - as in 1.3.2.
d) For fittings made by fixing fired clay parts
together, the batch size shall not exceed one
week’s production.

Table 2 - Applicable dimensional and performance requirements for fittings

EN 295-1 clauses 2.2,2.3,2.6, 2.7,2.8 and 2.18
Fitting group Minimum Length Water Angle of Branch Watertightness
Borea sealb Curvature angle 2.14 and
Airtightness 2.18
2.2 2.3 2.6 2.1 2.8
Taper & splay pipes X X X
Access and inspection pipes & X X
chambers. Channels and taper
channels
Bends, taper & rest X X X
Channel bends, access and X X
inspection bends, saddles &
oblique saddles
Junctions X X X X
Channel junctions, access X X X X
junctions, taper channel bends
Trapped gullies, low back X X
traps, syphons and interceptors
Trapless gullies, hoppers and X
raising pieces
The symbol "X" denotes the clause in EN 295-l applicable.
a Applies to pipeline connections only.

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3.5.3 Sample size - Fittings
Sampling and testing procedures in respect of any
batch shall be completed prior to removal from the
works and shall be in accordance with either
a) Clause 4 and Table 3, Table 4 and Table 6 and
their switching rules which are consistent with
ISO 2859 at an AQL of 6.5 % and inspection
level S3 for sampling of continuing series of
batches by attributes.
or
b) Clause 5 and Table 8, Table 9 and Table 10
and their switching rules which are consistent
with ISO 3951 at an AQL of 6.5 % and inspection
level S3 for sampling of continuing series of
batches by variables.
or
c) Table 7 for sampling of isolated batches by
attributes (maximum batch size 3200).
3.5.4 Retest procedure for fittings from
resubmitted rejected batches
Batches rejected under the sampling procedure
specified in 3.5.3 may be resubmitted once, after the
removal of fittings with previously undetected
defects under the tightened procedures given
in Table 7 in respect only of the defect that caused
initial rejection.
In the event of a batch being rejected after retesting
it may be 100 % tested for the feature in question
and only those items found to comply will be
accepted.
3.6 Regular tests - Fittings
3.6.1 Regular test and sampling to EN 295-1
Clause 2.6 - Water seal of fittings
This regular test shall be carried out, as far as
practicable, at least at monthly intervals at the rate
of one fitting from each nominal size manufactured
during that month. Where the dimensions of water
seal are governed by a master mould the test may be
carried out by measuring the appropriate
dimensions of the master mould.
3.6.2 Regular test and sampling to EN 295-l
Clause 2.14 - Watertightness - bends
This test shall be carried out at the rate of at least
one bend from each nominal size manufactured
during a month.
Where bends are fired in a plant alongside pipes,
using the same materials and firing process, the
impermeability of these bends is deemed to be that
of these pipes. If pipes are not normally fired
alongside these bends, short lengths of pipes made
for test purposes, using the same material and firing
process as for these bends, may be tested for
compliance with the requirements of this clause.
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3.6.3 Regular test and sampling to EN 295-1
Clause 2.14 - Water-tightness- junctions
This test shall be carried out at the rate of at least
one junction from each nominal size manufactured
during a month and at least one junction per
production day rotating through the sizes up to and
including DN 300.
3.6.4 Retest procedure and sampling for
regular tests to 3.6.2 and 3.6.3
In the event of a regular test failure a further 3 tests
shall be carried out in the same nominal size of pipe
or fitting. Should a further failure on retest occur,
then routine testing shall be instituted according to
clause 4.1- normal inspection, and regular testing
may be re-instituted when at least 10 consecutive
batches have passed this level of inspection.
3.7 Optional tests for fittings for EN 295-l
Clauses 2.12.2 - Bond strength of adhesive
used for fixing fired clay parts together,
2.15 - Chemical resistance and 2.18 -
Ail-tightness of bends and junctions
Optional tests for fittings may be carried out if
required by the purchaser but only after agreement
between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
3.8 Regular tests and sampling to EN 295-l
Clause 2.12.1 - Bond strength of adhesive
used for fixing fired clay parts together
Regular tests shall be carried out on the bond
strength of adhesive used to fur fired clay parts
together. One test piece shall be tested for each
production week. Should test failure occur, the
products made from that mix shall be rejected.
3.9 Joints - Sleeve design flexible mechanical
3.9.1 Batch sizes
For sampling for examination, each consignment
from the manufacturer can be sub-divided if
applicable into one design and one nominal size.
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3.9.2 Acceptance procedures relating to
couplings for sleeve joints purchased from an
outside supplier to EN 295-1 Clause 3.1.4 -
Performance requirement
3.9.2.1 Routine tests and sampling by clayware
manufacturer
a) Inspection and tests on couplings to check
freedom from visual defects shall be in
accordance with procedures in ISO 2859-l at an
AQL of 2.5 % and inspection level II.
b) Line displacement test. The samples of
couplings that have passed visual inspection
shall be considered as the batch size for the
selection of samples in accordance with
procedures in ISO 2859-1 at an AQL of 2.5 % and
inspection level II.
c) Samples of couplings that have passed the test
shall be clearly identified for use when type
testing to clause 3.12.
3.9.2.2 Retest procedures and sampling by clayware
manufacturer
a) Visual defects or line displacement tests. In the
event of batches of couplings failing the visual
defects check or line displacement test they may
be retested in accordance with the procedures in
ISO 2859-l at an AQL of 2.5 % and inspection
level III.
b) In the event of a failure on retest for visual
defects the batch shall be isolated. Further
inspection in accordance with the procedures
given in clause 3.1.2 of these quality control
scheme requirements may be carried out.
Defective couplings shall be rejected or the whole
batch rejected.
c) In the event of a failure on retest for line
displacement the cause of the failure shall be
identified and eliminated. All affected stocks
shall be rejected or shall be subjected to further
inspection in accordance with the procedures
given in Clause 3.1.2 of these quality control
scheme requirements. Defective couplings shall
be rejected or the whole batch rejected.
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3.9.3 Acceptance procedures relating to
polypropylene couplings made by coupling
manufacturers who hold a Certification mark
licence to EN 295
3.9.3.1 Routine tests and sampling by coupling
manufacturer to EN 295-1 Clause 3.1.3 - Material
requirements
a) Inspection and tests on mouldings to check
conformity with the dimensional ranges specified
and freedom from visual defects shall be
conducted on not less than one sample every eight
hours from each cavity of each tool. Mouldings
from each cavity shall carry the mould/cavity
identification mark.
b) Inspection and tests on assembled couplings to
check freedom from visual defects shall be in
accordance with the procedures in ISO 2859-l at
an AQL of 2.5 % and Inspection Level S4, or
tighter if required by the manufacturer’s quality
assurance system.
c) Melt flow index, tensile strength, elevated
temperature and elongation at break tests shall
be conducted at a rate of one sample from a
coupling from each tool every 48 hours.
3.9.3.2 Retest procedures and sampling which may
be carried out by coupling manufaturer
a) In the event of a moulding failing the
dimensional check a minimum of six further
samples from the same cavity shall be selected
and checked for the dimension in question. If a
failure occurs on retest all mouldings from that
cavity shall be subject to individual examination
until the cause of the non-conformity is
determined and the necessary corrective action
taken.
b) In the event of batches of couplings failing the
visual defects check they may be retested in
accordance with the procedures in ISO 2859-l at
an AQL of 2.5 % and Inspection Level I or tighter
if required by the manufacturer’s quality
assurance system.
c) In the event of a failure on retest for visual
defects the batch shall be isolated. Further
inspection in accordance with the procedures
given in Clause 3.1.2 of these quality control
scheme requirements shall be carried out. Any
defective couplings shall be destroyed or the
certification mark removed.
d) In the event of a moulding failing a test for
melt flow index, elevated temperature or tensile
strength or elongation at break, select and test
three further samples from the same cavity. If a
failure occurs on re-test the cause of the
non-conformity shall be determined and any
necessary corrective action taken.
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3.10 Joints - Polyurethane
3.10.1 Regular tests and sampling to EN 295-1
Clause 3.1.2 - Polyurethane sealing elements
3.10.1.1 Hardness and compression set
(24 h at 70 “C) tests shall be conducted at a rate of
one sample from each dispensing unit each day.
3.10.1.2 Tensile strength and elongation at break
tests shall be conducted at the rate of one sample
from each dispensing unit at least once a month.
3.10.1.3 Stress relaxation (t = 104 min), ageing and
hardness change at low temperature. Tests shall be
conducted at the rate of one sample from each
dispensing unit at six monthly intervals.
3.10.1.4 Joint dimensions shall be measured on
three samples from each nominal size and joint
design at six monthly intervals.
3.10.2 Evaluation tests and sampling to
EN 295-1 Clause 3.1.2 - Polyurethane sealing
elements
Stress relaxation (t = 105 min) tests shall be carried
out once for each formulation.
3.10.3 Retest procedure and sampling for
regular tests to 3.10.1.1 and 3.10.1.2
In the event of a sample failing a test, select and test
three further samples.
If a failure occurs on retest, the cause of the
non-conformity shall be determined and
performance tests to EN 295-l Clause 3.3 and 3.4
shall be conducted on three joint assemblies. Should
a failure occur, the batch shall be rejected.
3.10.4 Retest procedure and sampling for
regular tests to 3.10.1.3 and 3.10.1.4
In the event of a test failure a further 3 samples
shall be tested from the same dispensing unit.
Should a failure on retest occur then the use of the
certification mark shall be suspended until the
cause of the failure has been identified and
eliminated. Use of the certification mark may be
reinstated following 3 successful tests.
3.11 Regular tests and sampling for rigid
fairings to 3.1.5 of EN 295-1:1991
3.11.1 Deformation
Deformation tests shall be carried out at a rate of
one sample from each dispensing unit each day.
3.11.2 Indentation
Indentation tests shall be carried out at a rate of one
sample from each dispensing unit each day.
3.11.3 Retest procedure and sampling for
regular tests to 3.11.1 and 3.11.2
In the event of a sample failing a test, select and test
three further samples.
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If a failure occurs on retest, the cause of the non-
conformity shall be determined. When corrected,
performance tests to clause 18 of EN 295-3:1991
shall be carried out for angular deflection and shear
resistance for requirements to 3.3 and 3.4 of
EN 295-1:1991 on three joint assemblies. Should a
failure occur, the batch shall be rejected.
3.12 Moulded plastics internal socket
diameter
3.12.1 Regular testing and sampling to
EN 295-1 Clause 3.6- Joint
interchangeability and EN 295-1 Table 11,
dimension d4
This diameter shall be measured in three samples
from each nominal size and joint design at six
monthly intervals.
3.12.2 Retest procedure and sampling for tests
to 3.12.1
In the event of a test failure a further 3 samples
shall be tested. Should a failure on retest occur then
the use of the certification mark shall be suspended
on the nominal size of pipe affected until the cause
of the failure has been identified and eliminated.
Use of the certification mark may be reinstated
following 3 successful tests.
3.13 Pipe joint assemblies
3.13.1 Type tests and sampling to EN 295-1
Clauses 3.2.1 - Water tightness of
joints, 3.3 - Angular deflection, 3.4 - Shear
resistance and 3.7.1 - Chemical and physical
resistance to effluent
A type test shall be carried out using an internal
pressure at six monthly intervals in accordance with
the procedures specified in EN 295-l Clauses 3.3
and 3.4 on each size of joint assembly and annually
for EN 295-l Clause 3.7.1 on one size of joint
assembly representing current production.
3.13.2 Retest procedure and sampling for type
tests to 3.13.1
In the event of a type test failure a further 3
samples shall be tested. Should a failure on retest
occur then the use of the certification mark on the
nominal size of pipe affected shall be suspended
until the cause of the failure has been identified and
eliminated. Use of the certification mark may be
reinstated following 3 successful tests.
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3.13.3 Evaluation tests and sampling to
EN 295-1 Clauses 3.2.2 - Water tightness of
joints, 3.3 - Angular deflection, 3.4 - Shear
resistance, 3.5 - Invert conformity, 3.8 -
Thermal cycling stability and 3.9-Long term
thermal stability
Evaluation tests shall be carried out once for each
new joint design or new type of joint material in
accordance with the procedures of EN 295-l
Clauses 3.2.2,3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.8 and 3.9 additionally
for EN 295-l Clause 3.4 after the load has been
applied for three months.
3.13.4 Optional tests to EN 295-1Clause 3.7.2-
Chemical and physical resistance to effluent
Optional tests for joint materials may be carried out
if required by purchaser but only after agreement
between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
3.13.5 Sampling after delivery from
manufacturer’s works
Sampling shall be in accordance with Table 4 and
testing to the procedures of EN 295-l
Clauses 3.3 to 3.4.
4 Inspection procedures and switching rules
for inspection by attributes - Table 3 to
Table 7
4.1 Acceptability determination
4.1.1 Single sampling
If the number of defectives found in the sample is
equal to or less than the acceptance number, the
batch shall be accepted. If the number of defectives
is equal to or greater than the rejection number, the
batch shall be rejected.
When reduced inspection is in effect and the
acceptance number has been exceeded but the
rejection number has not been reached, the batch
shall be accepted and normal inspection reinstated.
If the rejection number has been reached or
exceeded, the batch shall be rejected and normal
inspection reinstated.
4.1.2 Double sampling
The number of sample units inspected shall be equal
to the first sample size given in the plan. If the
number of defectives found in the first sample is
equal to or less than the first acceptance number,
the batch shall be accepted. If the number of
defectives found in the first sample is equal to or
greater than the first rejection number, the batch
shall be rejected. If the number of defectives found
in the first sample is between the first acceptance
and rejection numbers, the second sample of the size
given in the plan shall be inspected.
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The number of defectives found in the first and
second samples shall be accumulated. If the
cumulative number of defectives is equal to or less
than the second acceptance number the batch shall
be accepted. If the cumulative number of defectives
is equal to or greater than the second rejection
number, the batch shall be rejected. If this occurs on
reduced inspection, normal inspection shall be
reinstated for the next batch.
When reduced inspection is in effect and, after
inspecting the second sample, the acceptance
number has been exceeded but the rejection number
has not yet been reached, the batch shall be
accepted and normal inspection reinstated.
4.2 Operation of switching rules
4.2.1 Normal inspection
The sample size appropriate to the batch size and
the values of acceptance and rejection numbers of
defectives shall be in accordance with Table 3.
Sample units shall be selected at random.
4.2.2 Normal to reduced inspection
A reduced inspection level as shown in Table 4 may
be used when normal inspection is in effect provided
that the following conditions are satisfied.
a) the preceding ten batches (except where they
consist of less than 30 sample units in total,
see Table 5) have been on normal inspection, and
none has been rejected on original inspection;
b) the total number of defectives in the samples
from the ten preceding batches (or such other
number required by Table 5) is equal to or less
than the applicable number given in Table 5.
When double sampling is in use, all samples
inspected should be included, not first samples only.
4.2.3 Reduced to normal inspection
When reduced inspection is in effect, normal
inspection shall be reinstated if a batch is rejected,
or if a batch is accepted without either acceptance or
rejection criteria having been met
(see 4.1.1 and 4.1.2).
4.2.4 Tightened inspection
Tightened inspection as shown in Table 6 may be
used either when inspecting a new product or when
two or more batches have been rejected in any five
consecutive batches of normal inspection.
4.2.5 Tightened to normal inspection
Tightened inspection shall continue until five
consecutive batches are accepted when normal
inspection may be resumed.
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4.2.6 Discontinuation of inspection
If ten consecutive batches remain on tightened
inspection, the provision of these sampling plans
shall be discontinued pending action to improve the
quality of the submitted products.
4.3 Tightened inspection for rejected batches
Tightened inspection as shown in Table 7 shall be
used when inspecting a batch which has previously
been rejected, after removal of pipes with previously
undetected visible defects.
5 Inspection procedures and switching rules
for inspection by variables - Table 8 to Table
10
5.1 Distribution
This method is only applicable for continuous
production and where there is reason to believe that
the distribution of the variable is normal.
5.2 Acceptability determination
5.2.1 Mean and standard deviation
From a random sample of the appropriate size
according to the batch size calculate x the sample
mean, and s, the estimated standard deviation of
the batch from the sample. If x is below the
specification limit the batch shall be rejected.
5.2.2 Acceptability criteria for specification
limit
Calculate the quality statistic for the lower
specification limit
where L is the lower specification limit
then compare the quality statistic with the
acceptability constant k obtained from either
Table 8, Table 9 or Table 10 as appropriate.
If the quality statistic for the lower specification
limit is greater than or equal to the acceptability
constant accept the lot; if less reject.
Thus accept if QL > = k
reject if QL < k
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5.3 Operation of switching rules
5.3.1 Normal inspection
The sample size appropriate to the batch size and
the value of the acceptability constant shall be in
accordance with Table 8. Sample units shall be
selected at random.
5.3.2 Normal to reduced inspection
A reduced inspection level shown in Table 10 may
be used when normal inspection is in effect provided
that the following conditions are satisfied:
a) the preceding ten successive batches would
have been acceptable if Table 9 had been used.
b) production is in statistical control.
5.3.3 Reduced to normal inspection
When reduced inspection is in effect, normal
inspection shall be reinstated if any of the following
occur on original inspection.
a) a batch is rejected
b) production becomes irregular or delayed
c) other conditions warrant that normal
inspection shall be instituted
5.3.4 Tightened inspection
Tightened inspection as shown in Table 9 shall be
used when two batches on original normal
inspection are rejected within any five or less
successive lots.
5.3.5 Tightened to normal inspection
Tightened inspection shall continue until five
consecutive batches are accepted on original
inspection when normal inspection may be resumed.
5.3.6 Discontinuation of inspection
If ten consecutive batches remain on tightened
inspection the provision of these sampling plans
shall be discontinued pending action to improve the
quality of the submitted products.
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Table 3 - Normal inspection for both single and double sampling plans by attributes
Single sampling
Batch size Sample Size Acceptance Rejection
Number Number
2-50 2 0 1
51-500 8 1 2
501-3200 13 2 3
3201-35000 20 3 4
35001-150000 32 5 6
Double sampling
Batch Size 1st Sample Acceptance Rejection 2nd Sample Acceptance Rejection
Size Number Number Size Number Number
2-50 not applicable
51-500 5 0 2 5 1 2
501-3200 8 0 3 8 3 4
3201-35000 13 1 4 13 4 5
35001-150000 20 2 5 20 6 7

Table 4 - Reduced inspection for both single and double sampling plans by attributes
Single sampling
Batch size Sample Size Acceptance Rejection
Number Number
2-50 2 0 1
51-500 3 0 2
501-3200 5 1 3
3201-35000 8 1 4
35001-150000 13 2 5
Double sampling
Batch Size 1st Sample Acceptance Rejection
Size Number 1
Number
2-50 not applicable
51-500 2 0 2 2 0
501-3200 3 0 3 3 0
3201-35000 5 0 4 5 1
35001-150000 8 0 4 8 3
Table 5 - Limit numbers for reduced
inspection
Number of sample units Limit number of Defectives
from last ten batches
20-29 a
30-49 0
50-79 0
80-129 2
130-199 4
200-319 8
a The number of sample units from the last ten batches is not
sufficient for reduced inspection. In this instance more than
ten batches may be used for the calculation, provided that the
batches are the most recent ones in sequence, that they have
all been on normal inspection and that none has been rejected
while on original inspection.

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Table 6 - Tightened inspection for both single and double sampling plans by attributes
Single sampling
Batch size Sample Size Acceptance Rejection
Number Number
2-50 3 0 1
51-3200 13 1 2
3201-35000 20 2 3
35001-150000 32 3 4
Double sampling
Batch Size 1st Sample Acceptance Rejection 2nd Sample Acceptance Rejection
Size Number Number Size Number Number
2-50 not applicable
51-3200 8 0 2 8 1 2
3201-35000 13 0 3 13 3 4
35001-150000 20 1 4 20 4 5

Table 7 - Tightened inspection for

resubmission of rejected batches and Table 9 - Tightened inspection by variables
isolated batches Batch Size Sample Size Acceptability
Batch Size Sample Acceptance Rejection Constant (k)
Size Number Number 3-280 3 0.958
2-25 3 0 1 281-500 4 1.01
26-500 13 1 2 501-1200 5 1.07
501-1200 20 2 3 1201-3200 7 1.15
1201-10000 32 3 4 3201-10000 10 1.23
10001-35000 50 5 6 10001-35000 15 1.30
35001-150000 80 8 9 35001-150000 20 1.32.

Table 8 - Normal inspection by variables Table 10 - Reduced inspection by variables

Batch Size Sample Size Acceptability Batch Size Sample Size Acceptability
Constant (k) Constant (k)
3-280 3 0.765 3-280 3 0.566
281-500 4 0.814 281-500 3 0.566
501-1200 5 0.874 501-1200 3 0.566
1201-3200 7 0.955 1201-3200 3 0.566
3201-10000 10 1.03 3201-10000 4 0.617
10001-35000 15 1.09 10001-35000 5 0.675
35001-150000 20 1.12 35001-150000 7 0.755

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National appendix NA (informative)

The United Kingdom participation in the preparation of this European Standard was entrusted by the
Technical Committee for Waste Water Engineering B/505 to Subcommittee B/505/2, upon which the
following bodies were represented:

British Ceramic Research Limited

Clay Pipe Development Association Limited
Department of the Environment (Property Services Agency)
Department of Transport
Federation of Civil Engineering Contractors
Institution of Civil Engineers
Institution of Water and Environmental Management
Society of British Water Industries
Water Services Association of England and Wales

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