DIN Standards Committee Water Practice
DIN EN 17970
Ductile iron pipes - Push-in joints for ductile iron pipe systems - Resistance against root penetration - Requirements and test methods; German version EN 17970:2024
Rohre aus duktilem Gusseisen - Steckmuffen-Verbindungen für Rohrsysteme aus duktilem Gusseisen - Widerstandsfähigkeit gegen Wurzeleinwuchs - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren; Deutsche Fassung EN 17970:2024
Overview
This document is applicable to diffusion-tight pipes, accessories and fittings in ductile cast iron to EN 598 and to cast iron pipe systems. The document gives requirements on the contact pressure based on a risk assessment and gives a test method that simulates the penetration of a root tip into the sealing gap. The responsible national standardization committee is Working Committee NA 119-07-17-01 UA "Gussrohre (CEN/TC 203)" ("Cast iron pipes (CEN/TC 203)") at DIN Standards Committee Water Practice (NAW).
Responsible national committee
NA 119-07-17-01 UA - Cast iron pipes (CEN/TC 203)
