BS en 01074-1-2000 (2004)

BRITISH STANDARD BS EN
1074-1:2000
Incorporating
Amendment No. 1
Valves for water

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National foreword
This British Standard is the official English language version of
EN 1074-1:2000. Together with BS EN 1074-2:2000, 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is withdrawn.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
applications, which has the responsibility to:
— aid enquirers to understand the text;

— present to the responsible international/European committee any
enquiries on the interpretation, or proposals for change, and keep the
UK interests informed;
— monitor related international and European developments and
promulgate them in the UK.
A list of organizations represented on this subcommittee can be obtained on

request to its secretary.
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 1074-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM April 2000
ICS 23.060.01; 91.140.60

English version
Valves for water supply – Fitness for purpose requirements and

appropriate verification tests – Part 1: General requirements
Robinetterie pour alimentation en eau – Prescriptions Armaturen für die Wasserversorgung – Anforderung an die
d’aptitude à l’emploi et vérifications s’y rapportant - Partie 1: Gebrauchlichkeit und deren Prüfung – Teil 1: Allgemeine
Prescriptions générales Anforderungen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 26 November 1999.
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 to 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
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Contents
Foreword ...........................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................4
1 Scope ....................................................................................................................................................4
2 Normative references ..........................................................................................................................4
3 Definitions ............................................................................................................................................5
4 Design requirements ...........................................................................................................................6
4.1 Materials ...............................................................................................................................................6
4.2 DN..........................................................................................................................................................6
4.3 Pressures .............................................................................................................................................6
4.4 Temperatures .......................................................................................................................................7
4.5 Design of the shell and obturator ......................................................................................................7
4.6 End types and interchangeability ......................................................................................................7
4.7 Operating direction..............................................................................................................................7
4.8 Maximum water velocity .....................................................................................................................7
4.9 All materials, including lubricants, in contact with water intended for human consumption.....8
4.10 Internal corrosion and ageing resistance .........................................................................................8
4.11 External corrosion and ageing resistance ........................................................................................8
5 Performance requirements.................................................................................................................8
5.1 Mechanical strength ............................................................................................................................8
5.2 Leak-tightness .....................................................................................................................................9
5.3 Hydraulic or airflow characteristics.................................................................................................10
5.4 Resistance to disinfection products................................................................................................10
5.5 Endurance ..........................................................................................................................................10
6 Conformity assessment ....................................................................................................................10
6.1 General ...............................................................................................................................................10
6.2 Type tests ...........................................................................................................................................11
6.3 Control of production process and quality system .......................................................................11
7 Marking ...............................................................................................................................................11
8 Packaging ...........................................................................................................................................11
Annex A (normative) Test method for the resistance to internal pressure of the shell and of all
pressure containing components (see 5.1.1) .................................................................................12
Annex B (normative) Test method for the resistance of the obturator to differential pressure
(see 5.1.2) ...........................................................................................................................................13
Annex C (normative) Test method for the resistance of valves to bending (see 5.1.3) .........................15
Annex D (normative) Minimal test method for the leak-tightness to external pressure of the
shell and all pressure containing components (see 5.2.1.2) ........................................................17
Annex E (normative) Test method for the resistance to disinfection products (see 5.4) ......................18
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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
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, D and E 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.
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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
This European Standard defines the minimum fitness for purpose requirements for 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 general design requirements, the performance requirements and the conformity
assessment method for valves, whatever their type and materials.
This standard deals with the requirements that are common to several types of valves; it is applicable only
when quoted as reference in one of the other parts of this standard.
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 558-1, Industrial valves -– Face-to-face and centre-to-face dimensions of metal valves for use in flanged
pipe systems - Part 1: PN - designated valves.
EN 681-1, Elastomeric seals - Material requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage
applications - Part 1: Vulcanized rubber.
EN 736-2, Valves - Terminology - Part 2: Definition of components of valves.
EN 1092-2, Flanges and their joints - Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PN
designated - Part 2: Cast iron flanges.
EN 1333, Pipework components - Definition and selection of PN.
EN 12627, Industrial valves - Butt welding ends for steel valves.
EN 12982, Industrial valves – End-to-end and centre-to-end dimensions for butt welding end valves.
EN 45012, General requirements for bodies operating assessment and certification/registration of quality
systems (ISO/IEC Guide 62:1996).
EN 60529, Degrees of protection afforded by the shells (IP code).

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prEN 19:1999, Industrial valves – Marking.
EN 805, Water supply - Requirements for systems and components outside buildings.
prEN 1092-1:1997, Flanges and their joints - Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories - PN
designated - Part 1: Steel flanges.
prEN 1092-3:1994, Flanges and their joints - Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories -
Part 3: Copper alloy and composite flanges, PN designated.
prEN 1092-4:1995, Flanges and their joints - Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PN
designated - Part 4: Aluminium alloy flanges.
prEN 12266-1:1999, Industrial valves - Testing of valves - Part 1: Tests, test procedures and acceptance
criteria to be fulfilled by every valve.
EN ISO 6708, Pipework components - Definition and selection of DN (nominal size) (ISO 6708:1995).
EN ISO 9002, Quality systems - Model for quality assurance in production, installation and servicing
(ISO 9002:1994).
ISO TR 9080, Thermoplastics pipes for the transport of fluids - Methods of extrapolation of hydrostatic stress
rupture data to determine the long-term hydrostatic strength of thermoplastics pipe materials.
3 Definitions
For the purpose of this standard, the following definitions apply:
3.1 maximum operating torque (MOT): Higher limit fixed for the torque which, when applied at the
entrance point of the mechanical energy, will operate the valve and ensure compliance with the required
leakage rate.
3.2 minimum strength torque (mST): Lower limit fixed for the torque which, when applied at the
entrance point of the mechanical energy, with the obturator either totally open or totally closed, causes no
alteration to the functional capability of the valve.
3.3 entrance point of the mechanical energy: Point where the load (torque) is applied in order to open
or close the valve obturator in its delivery condition; it may be the end of the stem, or the input shaft of the
reducer when the reducer is an integral part of the valve.
3.4 type test: Test to prove that the design meets the corresponding performance requirements.
3.5 operating mechanism: Mechanism which translates the motion of the operating device to the
motion of the obturator (EN 736-2).
3.6 operating device: Manual or power operated device used to operate the bare valve (EN 736-2).
3.7 operating element: Component of the operating device by which the mechanical power is
introduced (EN 736-2).
3.8 DN: Alphanumeric designation of the size of pipework components used for reference purposes. It
comprises the letters DN followed by a dimensionless round number which is loosely related to the effective
dimensions, in millimetres, of the bore or external diameter of the end connections (EN ISO 6708).
3.9 PN: Alphanumeric designation used for reference purposes and related to a combination of
mechanical and dimensional characteristics of a component of a pipe system. It comprises the letters PN
followed by a dimensionless number (EN 1333).
3.10 PFA, allowable operating pressure: Maximum hydrostatic pressure that a component is capable of
withstanding continuously in service (EN 805).
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3.11 PMA, maximum allowable pressure: Maximum pressure occurring from time to time, including
surge, that a component is capable of withstanding in service (EN 805).
3.12 PEA, allowable site test pressure: Maximum hydrostatic pressure that a newly installed
component is capable of withstanding for a relatively short duration, in order to ensure integrity and tightness
of the pipeline (EN 805).
4 Design requirements
4.1 Materials
4.1.1 Components and coating materials
Components and coating materials shall be selected from those conforming to the relevant standards, if any;
they shall also conform to 4.9, 4.10 and 4.11, alone or in combination with coating materials.
4.1.2 Elastomers
Elastomers shall comply with EN 681-1 and also, with the requirements of clause 4.9.
4.2 DN
DNs shall be selected from those given in EN 805, with an upper limit of DN 2000. The manufacturer shall
indicate whether the DNs are from the DN/ID series or from the DN/OD series.
4.3 Pressures
Valves intended for water systems come under the PN designation and shall be designed in such a way that
their characteristic pressures PFA, PMA and PEA, conform to table 1 for the corresponding PN
(see also 4.4).
Table 1 - Pressures
a a b
PFA PMA PEA
PN
bar bar bar
6 6 8 12
10 10 12 17
16 16 20 25
25 25 30 35
a
PFA and PMA apply to valves in all positions from fully closed to fully open.
b
PEA only applies to valves not in the closed position.
Table 1 gives minimum values of PMA and PEA. The manufacturer's catalogues can indicate higher values
on the condition that the requirements of this standard have been verified with these higher values. In this
case, PEA shall be not less than either 1,5 PMA or (PMA + 5) bar whichever is the minimum.
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4.4 Temperatures
Valves shall be designed for service temperatures from 0 °C (excluding frost) to 40 °C and for storage
temperatures between –20 °C and 70 °C. For valves made from materials with temperature-dependent
mechanical behaviour, the pressures PFA, PMA and PEA shall be established at 20 °C and, if applicable, a
derating factor (temperature/pressure table) for higher temperatures shall be given by the product standards
and/or the manufacturer.
4.5 Design of the shell and obturator
Valves shall be designed so as to ensure a safety factor against short term and long term shell and obturator
rupture, taking account of PFA, PMA and PEA given in 4.3. This requirement shall not preclude any of the
performance requirements under clause 5.
The design shall be carried out:
- either by a calculation method, using the tensile strength of the material (as defined in the relevant
material standards) divided by a safety factor; for materials with time-dependent mechanical
behaviour (such as plastic materials), the tensile strength shall be the 20 °C fifty year extrapolated
minimum strength obtained from pressure tests on injection moulded or extruded pipes subjected to
constant hydrostatic pressure at various temperatures and for different lengths of time in accordance
with ISO TR 9080;
- or by an experimental method, by means of pressure tests on valve shells subjected to a constant

hydrostatic pressure equal to PMA times a safety factor; for materials with time-dependent
mechanical behaviour (such as plastic materials), the test pressure shall be further multiplied by a
coefficient specific to each material in order to take account of its fifty year extrapolated minimum
strength and of the slope of its strength regression line.
4.6 End types and interchangeability
Valves can be designed with various types of end connections adapted to specific pipe systems; the
connections shall fulfil the standardized requirements of the relevant pipe systems.
In order to ensure interchangeability of flanged valves, their face-to-face or centre-to-face dimensions shall
be in accordance with EN 558-1 and their flanges with prEN 1092-1:1997, EN 1092-2, prEN 1092-3:1994 or
prEN 1092-4:1995 (depending on the flange material). In the case of steel valves with welding ends, the
end-to-end and centre-to-end dimensions shall be in accordance with EN 12982 and the welding ends
dimensions to EN 12627.
4.7 Operating direction
For valves with an operating mechanism, the preferred direction of closure is clockwise.
Valves, other than service connection valves with DN smaller than DN 50, designed for anti-clockwise
closure, shall be marked to indicate the closing direction.
4.8 Maximum water velocity
Valves shall be designed for water flow velocities which can reach the values given in table 2 in steady flow
conditions.
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Table 2 - Maximum water velocity
PFA Flow velocity
bar m/s
6 2,5
10 3
16 4
25 5
4.9 All materials, including lubricants, in contact with water intended for human
consumption
Under the usage conditions defined in this standard, all materials including lubricants in contact with water
intended for human consumption shall not affect its organoleptic, physico-chemical and microbiological
characteristics as defined in the National Regulations in force in the country of use.
4.10 Internal corrosion and ageing resistance
Under the usage conditions defined in this standard, all internal surfaces which are in continuous contact
with the water in the pipeline shall be resistant to corrosion and ageing by the selection of materials or shall
be protected by appropriate means.
4.11 External corrosion and ageing resistance
Under the usage conditions defined in this standard, all external surfaces of the valve (including bolts) which
are in continuous contact with the surrounding soil, water or atmosphere shall be resistant to corrosion and
ageing by the selection of materials, or shall be protected by appropriate means.
5 Performance requirements
5.1 Mechanical strength
5.1.1 Resistance to internal pressure of the shell and of all pressure containing components
The valves shall withstand without damage, an internal pressure equal to the higher of the two values: PEA
or 1,5 x PFA.
When, in order to verify this requirement, a valve in its delivery state is tested in accordance with the test
method given in annex A, there shall be no visually detectable external leakage and no other sign of defect.
5.1.2 Resistance of the obturator to differential pressure
The valves in the closed position shall withstand without damage a differential pressure applied to the
obturator equal to the lower of the two values: 1,5 x PFA or PFA + 5. If the PMA indicated for the valves is
higher than this value, the differential pressure applied shall be equal to PMA.
When, in order to verify this requirement, a valve in its delivery state is tested according to the test method
given in annex B, it shall pass the seat tightness test given in 5.2.2 and the operating test given in 5.2.3.
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5.1.3 Resistance of the valves to bending
Valves which are designed to be rigidly connected at both ends to adjacent pipes, excluding wafer type
valves, shall withstand the stresses transmitted to them without sustaining any deformation likely to alter their
functional capabilities beyond the limits specified in other parts of this standard.
When, in order to verify this requirement, a valve in its delivery state is tested according to the test method
given in annex C with a bending moment M, given in the relevant part of this standard at a differential
pressure across the obturator equal to PFA, it shall, under the bending test load:
- show no visually detectable external leakage;
- exhibit a leakage rate at the obturator (see 5.2.2) not higher than that immediately above the seat
leakage rate specified for new valves (e.g., rate B if the specified rate is rate A).
5.1.4 Resistance of valves to operating loads
Valves having a mechanically operated obturator shall withstand, in the fully open and in the fully closed
positions, the minimum strength torque (mST) without any damage likely to impair their functional capabilities
beyond the limits specified in other parts of this standard.
The test method, the torques (mST) to be applied and the acceptance criteria shall be those given in the
other parts of this standard.
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
The valves shall be leak-tight under an internal water pressure equal to the higher of the two values: PEA or
1,5 x PFA.
When, in order to verify this requirement, a valve in its delivery state is subjected to a water pressure test in
accordance with 5.1.1, or to an air pressure test at 6 bar according to prEN 12266-1:1999, there shall be no
visually detectable leakage.
NOTE: Air testing is applicable only when pressure vessel regulations permit.
5.2.1.2 Leak-tightness to external pressure
Valves shall be leak-tight to ingress of air, water or any foreign matter.
method given in annex D, any variation of pressure during the test shall not exceed 0,02 bar.
5.2.2 Seat tightness
5.2.2.1 Seat tightness at high differential pressure
The seat of valves in the fully closed position shall be leak-tight within a defined leakage rate, selected from
rates A to F of prEN 12266-1:1999 in accordance with the other parts of this standard; the required leakage
rate shall be given in the manufacturer's technical data.
When, in order to verify this requirement, a valve in its delivery state is subjected to a test in accordance with
A.4 of prEN 12266-1:1999 under a differential pressure equal to 1,1 x PFA for water, or 6 bar for air, the
measured leakage rate shall not exceed the defined leakage rate.
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5.2.2.2 Seat tightness at low differential pressure
Requirement shall be in accordance with 5.2.2.1; test according to 5.2.2.1 but under a differential water
pressure of 0,5 bar.
5.2.3 Maximum operating torque (MOT) for operation and leak-tightness

Valves having a mechanically operated obturator shall be capable of being opened or closed and made
leaktight by application of torques which are compatible with the operating element (lever, handwheel) with
which they are equipped or with operating keys generally used for buried valves.
The maximum operating torques (MOT) and the test method to verify conformance with this requirement
shall be those given in other parts of this standard.
5.2.4 Leak-tightness of gearboxes to external pressure
Mechanical gearboxes likely to be immersed, shall be designed to avoid any water ingress. They shall be in
accordance with EN 60529, class IP 68, with immersion under 3 m head of water for 3 h.
5.3 Hydraulic or airflow characteristics
The hydraulic or airflow characteristics of the valves shall be given in the manufacturer’s catalogues and
shall be in accordance with the other parts of this standard.
5.4 Resistance to disinfection products
The functional capabilities of the valves shall not be impaired beyond the limits specified in the other parts of
this standard after disinfection has been carried out in accordance with EN 805.
method given in annex E, it shall not exhibit any deterioration of its components and it shall pass the seat
tightness test in accordance with 5.2.2.1 and 5.2.2.2.
The test shall be performed on a valve of a DN which is representative of the range of DNs (same design,
same materials) produced by the manufacturer.
5.5 Endurance
The endurance of the valves shall be evaluated by means of endurance tests defined in the other parts of
this standard.
6 Conformity assessment
6.1 General
The conformity of products to the relevant part of this standard shall be demonstrated by:
- carrying out all the type tests (see 6.2) in order to ensure that all fitness for purpose criteria are met;
and,
- controlling the production process (see 6.3) in order to ensure that the required performance levels
are continuously reached.
The manufacturer shall ensure that all delivered valves are in accordance with the relevant parts of this
standard. Should the verification of a requirement be necessary on a supplied product, it shall be done by
carrying out the corresponding type test.
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6.2 Type tests
The type tests shall comprise the tests corresponding to all the requirements, as given in the relevant part of
this standard. Type tests shall be carried out on valves which are representative of the current production.
Type tests results shall be recorded in a test report giving the type, quantity, DN and PN of the valves tested
and indicating the test apparatus and measuring devices which have been used and their calibration criteria.
In order to qualify a range of valves of the same design, manufactured by the same process and from the
same materials or equivalent materials, the type tests can be carried out on a limited number of DNs by
application of the following rule; when the type tests on one DN have given results in accordance with the
standard, the two DNs immediately above and the two DNs immediately below are presumed to have
passed the same tests.
The type tests shall be carried out by the manufacturer or, at his request, by a competent testing institute.
Full reports of these tests shall be retained by the manufacturer as evidence of conformity. The appropriate
type tests shall be repeated when the design or the production process has been modified in a way likely to
negatively affect its functional capacities.
6.3 Control of production process and quality system
The manufacturer shall control the quality of his products during manufacture by a system of process control
to ensure that the manufactured products meet the performance requirements of this standard.
The quality system of the manufacturer shall be in conformity with the requirements of EN ISO 9002. In
addition is it recommended that the quality system be approved by a competent third party certification body.
A certification body accredited in accordance with EN 45012 will be deemed to be competent.
7 Marking
Valves in accordance with this standard shall be marked in a durable and clearly visible manner in
accordance with prEN 19: 1999 as follows:
- DN;
- identification of the shell material(s);
- PN;
- identification of the manufacturer;
- identification of the year of manufacture;
- number of the relevant part of this standard e.g. EN 1074-2.
For valves smaller than DN 50, only the three following marks shall be compulsory:
- PN;
- identification of the manufacturer;
- number of the relevant part of this standard e.g. EN 1074-2.
8 Packaging
Valves shall be packaged and/or protected by the manufacturer against mechanical damage and ingress of
foreign matter during handling, transport and storage, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions,
except when otherwise agreed between manufacturer and purchaser.
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Annex A
(normative)
Test method for the resistance to internal pressure of the shell and of all
pressure containing components (see 5.1.1)
A.1 General
A.1.1 Materials with non time dependent mechanical behaviour
For shells from such materials (e.g. metals), the test fluid shall be water at any temperature in the range of
service temperatures given in 4.4.
The test pressure shall be simultaneously applied to the inside of all cavities of the assembled valve, its ends
being closed off. If necessary, the obturator shall be in a partially open position.
The duration for maintaining the test pressure shall be not less than 10 min.
A.1.2 Materials with time dependent mechanical behaviour
For shells from such materials (e.g. plastic materials), the fifty year resistance to the pressure given in 5.1.1
shall be demonstrated by type testing with at least one pressure test at ambient temperature and one
pressure test at an elevated temperature. Each test shall be carried out with the relevant combination of
pressure, temperature and duration, by reference to existing European standards or by agreement between
manufacturer and purchaser.
The test pressure shall be simultaneously applied to the inside of all cavities of the assembled valve, its ends
being closed off. If necessary, the obturator shall be in a partially open position.
For on line production tests, the test duration can be fixed by the production cycle, but then the test pressure
shall be increased by a factor specific to each material in order to take account of its fifty year extrapolated
strength and of its strength regression line (see also 4.5).
A.2 Test procedure
Close the ends of the valve.
Fill the valve with water and vent the air.
Raise the pressure until it reaches the test pressure.
Maintain the pressure for the specified test duration.
Check visually that there is no detectable external leakage and no other sign of defect during the specified
test duration.
Terminate the test and record the test conditions and test results.
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Annex B
(normative)
Test method for the resistance of the obturator to differential pressure

(see 5.1.2)
B.1 General
B.1.1 Materials with non time dependent mechanical behaviour
For shells from such materials (e.g. metals), the test fluid shall be water at any temperature in the range of
service temperatures given in 4.4. The test pressure shall be maintained during at least 10 min.
The valve shall be in the closed position. The differential test pressure shall be applied successively for
each direction of fluid flow unless otherwise specified in the relevant part of this standard.
When a valve has a mechanically operated obturator, it shall be closed by application of a torque not
exceeding MOT (as defined in the relevant part of this standard).
A leak from the seat during the test is not a cause for rejection.
B.1.2 Materials with time dependent mechanical behaviour
For shells from such materials (e.g. plastic materials), the fifty year resistance to the pressure given in 5.1.2
shall be demonstrated by type testing with at least one pressure test at ambient temperature and one
pressure test at an elevated temperature, each test being carried out with the relevant combination of
pressure, temperature and duration, by reference to existing standards or by agreement between
manufacturer and purchaser.
The valve shall be in the closed position. The differential test pressure shall be applied successively for
each direction of fluid flow unless otherwise specified in the relevant part of this standard.
When a valve has a mechanically operated obturator, it shall be closed by application of a torque not
exceeding MOT (as defined in the relevant part of this standard).
A leak from the seat during the test is not a cause for rejection.
B.2 Test procedure
Close one end of the valve.
Close the obturator.
Fill with water the space between the obturator and one end of the valve, and vent the air.
Raise the pressure until it reaches the test pressure.
Maintain the pressure for the required duration (see B.1.1 and B.1.2).
Terminate the test and empty the valve.
For valves designed to be used in both directions, repeat the test with the other end of the valve.
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Perform the seat tightness test (see 5.2.2).
For valves having a mechanically operated obturator, perform the operating test (see 5.2.3).
Record the test conditions and test results.

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Annex C
(normative)
Test method for the resistance of valves to bending (see 5.1.3)

C.1 General
The test fluid shall be water at a temperature in the range of service temperatures given in 4.4.
The test shall be carried out on a test assembly as shown on figure C.1, with the valve orientated as
specified in the applicable part of this standard.
Figure: C.1 – Test construction
The new valve shall be mounted between two pipes and the test assembly placed on simple supports; L
shall be a minimum of 0,005 x DN, in metres, and the overhangs outside the supports shall not exceed
0,001 x DN, in metres.
The load for establishing a bending moment M in newton metres equal to or greater than the requirement
shall be determined by:
- the total mass P of the valve, test pipes and the water, in newtons;
- two supplementary vertical forces F in newtons, applied symmetrically to each side of the valve and
causing a pure bending moment M in the central part.
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The total mass P and vertical forces F are related to the bending moment M by the formula:
1  L+b 
F= 2 M − P L 2 L + b 
2L +b −2a  
where:
L is the distance between one end of the valve and the nearest support, in metres;
a is half the distance between the points of application of forces F, and a is greater than b in metres;
2
b is the face to face dimension of the valve, in metres.
In order to allow a correct measurement of the leakage rate by means of the standpipe, the test assembly,
the water and the surrounding atmosphere shall be in thermal equilibrium throughout the test.
C.2 Test procedure
Position the test assembly on the supports, both ends being closed off.
Fill the test assembly with water, the obturator being in a partially open position if applicable, and vent the
air.
Apply the calculated forces F in order to achieve the bending moment M.
If applicable, close the obturator by application of the torque MOT.
Raise the pressure in one of the two pipes until it reaches the required test pressure.
Maintain the test pressure for a test duration of at least 10 min.
Check visually that there is no detectable external leakage for the test duration.
At the end of the test, read on the standpipe the amount of water that has leaked from the pressurized pipe
to the unpressurized pipe and calculate the leakage rate.
Release the forces F and the pressure and terminate the test.
For valves designed to be used in both directions, repeat the test by pressurizing the other pipe.

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Annex D
(normative)
Minimal test method for the leak-tightness to external pressure of the

shell and all pressure containing components (see 5.2.1.2)
D.1 General
The valve to be tested shall be free from water.
The test shall be carried out at ambient temperature.
D.2 Test procedure
Operate the obturator at least five times (from fully open to fully closed and back).
Set the obturator in a partially open position.
Lower the pressure in the valve to -0,8 ± 0,02 bar relative.
Isolate the valve from the vacuum pump for 2 h, with the valve temperature constant within ± 2° C.
Note the internal pressure at the end of the 2 h and calculate the pressure variation with respect to the initial
pressure.

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Annex E
(normative)
Test method for the resistance to disinfection products (see 5.4)

E.1 General
The test shall be carried out at ambient temperature.
The test solution shall be an aqueous solution of NaCl0 or Ca(Cl0)2 containing 50 mg/l of active chlorine
(expressed as Cl2).
E.2 Test procedure
Set the obturator in a partially open position.
Fill the valve with the test solution and vent the air.
Let the valve stand for 48 h.
Empty the valve and inspect visually to detect any deterioration of its components.
Perform the seat tightness test (see 5.2.2).

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BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

Valves for water

supply — Fitness for

The European Standard EN 1074-1:2000 has the status of a

ICS 23.060.01; 91.140.60

— aid enquirers to understand the text;

A list of organizations represented on this subcommittee can be obtained on

15230 23 December 2004 National foreword amended

ISBN 0 580 35955 7

ICS 23.060.01; 91.140.60

Valves for water supply – Fitness for purpose requirements and

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 26 November 1999.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 Brussels

It consists of six parts:

Part 1: General requirements

Part 2: Isolating valves

Part 3: Check valves

Part 4: Air valves

Part 5: Control valves

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

EN 736-2, Valves - Terminology - Part 2: Definition of components of valves.

EN 1333, Pipework components - Definition and selection of PN.

EN 12627, Industrial valves - Butt welding ends for steel valves.

EN 60529, Degrees of protection afforded by the shells (IP code).

Part 3: Copper alloy and composite flanges, PN designated.

4.1.1 Components and coating materials

4.5 Design of the shell and obturator

The design shall be carried out:

- or by an experimental method, by means of pressure tests on valve shells subjected to a constant

4.6 End types and interchangeability

4.7 Operating direction

4.8 Maximum water velocity

Table 2 - Maximum water velocity

PFA Flow velocity

4.10 Internal corrosion and ageing resistance

4.11 External corrosion and ageing resistance

5.1 Mechanical strength

5.1.2 Resistance of the obturator to differential pressure

- show no visually detectable external leakage;

5.1.4 Resistance of valves to operating loads

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

5.2.1.1 Leak-tightness to internal pressure

5.2.1.2 Leak-tightness to external pressure

Valves shall be leak-tight to ingress of air, water or any foreign matter.

5.2.2 Seat tightness

5.2.2.1 Seat tightness at high differential pressure

5.2.2.2 Seat tightness at low differential pressure

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

5.2.4 Leak-tightness of gearboxes to external pressure

5.3 Hydraulic or airflow characteristics

5.4 Resistance to disinfection products

6.3 Control of production process and quality system

- identification of the shell material(s);

- identification of the manufacturer;

- identification of the year of manufacture;

- number of the relevant part of this standard e.g. EN 1074-2.

- identification of the manufacturer;

- number of the relevant part of this standard e.g. EN 1074-2.

A.1.1 Materials with non time dependent mechanical behaviour

A.1.2 Materials with time dependent mechanical behaviour

A.2 Test procedure

Close the ends of the valve.