This Standard specifies requirements for design, materials, and performance in service of PN 16 mechanical tapping bands used for the connection of property service pipes to reticulation water mains.
Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
1 Scope and general
1.1 Scope
1.2 Normative references
1.3 Terms and definitions
1.4 Designation of size
1.5 Allowable pressures
2 Materials
2.1 Material requirements
2.2 Dezincification-resistant materials
2.3 Stainless steel
2.4 Plastics materials long term performance
2.5 Coating
2.6 Elastomeric seals
2.7 Effect on water
3 Design
3.1 Tapping band components
3.2 Plastics tapping bands
3.3 Fitment
3.4 Tapping band types
3.4.1 Type F tapping bands
3.4.2 Type R tapping bands
3.5 Means of attachment
3.6 Fasteners
3.7 Outlets
3.8 Bi-metallic contact
3.9 Freedom from defects
4 Testing
4.1 Type tests
4.1.1 General
4.1.2 Assembly test
4.1.3 Leaktightness test during application of a bending moment to the connecting pipe
4.1.4 Joint infiltration test
4.1.5 Short-term hydrostatic leaktightness test
4.1.6 Long-term hydrostatic leaktightness test for plastics tapping bands
4.1.7 Resistance to rotation, longitudinal sliding and depressurization test
