BRITISH STANDARD BS 5955-8:2001
Plastics pipework
(thermoplastic
materials)
Part 8: Specification for the installation
of thermoplastic pipes and associated
fittings for use in domestic hot and cold
services and heating systems in
buildings
ICS 83.140.30; 91.140.10; 91.140.60
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BS 5955-8:2001
This British Standard, having
been prepared under the
direction of the Materials and
Chemicals Sector Policy and
Strategy Committee, was
published under the authority
of the Standards Policy and
Strategy Committee on
22 October 2001
© BSI 22 October 2001
First published May 1990
Second edition October 2001
The following BSI references
relate to the work on this
British Standard:
Committee reference PRI/88
Draft for comment 00/12232 DC
ISBN 0 580 38561 2
Committees responsible for this
British Standard
The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by Technical
Committee, PRI/88, Plastic piping systems, to Subcommittee PRI/88/2,
Thermoplastic piping systems and components for pressure applications, upon
which the following bodies were represented:
British Adhesives and Sealants Association
British Plastics Federation
British Plumbing Fittings Manufacturers’ Association
Chartered Institute of Water and Environment
Health and Safety Executive
Institute of Materials
Institution of Civil Engineers
Institution of Gas Engineers
National Association of Plumbing and Heating
Standards Association of Australia
Water UK
Amendments issued since publication
Amd. No. Date Comments
BS 5955-8:2001
© BSI 22 October 2001
