prBAS EN 13476-3:2026

This document, together with EN 13476-1, specifies the definitions and requirements for pipes, fittings and the system based on unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) structured-wall piping systems that are intended for use in non-pressure underground drains and sewers for foul wastewater. NOTE 1 Products complying with this document can also be used in non-pressure underground drains and sewers for surface water. This document is applicable to pipes and fittings with smooth internal and profiled external surfaces, designated as Type B. This document also specifies test methods and test parameters. This document is applicable to: a) structured-wall pipes and fittings, which are intended to be used buried underground outside the building structure, reflected in the marking of products by “U”; and b) structured-wall pipes and fittings, which are intended to be used buried underground both outside (application area code “U”) and within the building structure, reflected in the marking of products by “UD”. This document is applicable to structured-wall pipes and fittings with or without an integral socket with elastomeric ring seal joints as well as welded and fused joints. This document is applicable to a range of pipe and fitting sizes, materials, pipe constructions, stiffness classes, application areas, tolerance classes and gives recommendations concerning colours. NOTE 2 It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selections from these aspects, taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national regulations and installation practices or codes.