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AS 1273-1991

[Current]

Unplasticized PVC (UPVC) downpipe and fittings for rainwater

Specifies requirements for rectangular and circular UPVC downpipes and fittings used for rainwater disposal.
Published: 15/04/1991
Pages: 7
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Cited references
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Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
1 Scope
2 Referenced documents
3 Definition
4 Classification
5 General requirements
5.1 Composition
5.2 Dimensions
5.2.1 Rectangular pipe
5.2.2 Circular pipe
5.2.3 Fittings
5.3 Length
5.3.1 Effective length
5.3.2 Spigoted and socketed pipe for rubber ring jointing
5.3.3 Spigoted and socketed pipe for solvent cement jointing
5.3.4 Plain-ended pipe
5.4 Pipe spigot ends
5.5 Sockets formed on pipe ends
5.6 Freedom from defects
5.6.1 General
5.6.2 Pipe and fitting ends
6 Performance and test requirements
6.1 Softening point
6.2 Rubber ring joint test
6.3 Flattening (circular pipes only)
6.4 Impact Characteristics at 20°C
6.4.1 Circular pipe
6.4.2 Rectangular pipe
6.5 Reversion
6.6 High temperature stress relief of fittings
7 Marking
7.1 Circular pipe
7.2 Rectangular pipe
7.3 Fittings
7.4 Additional marking
Appendix A
A1 Scope
A2 Statistical sampling
A3 Product certification—Standardsmark
A4 Supplier’s quality system
A5 Other means of assessment
Cited references in this standard
Content history
[Superseded]
[Superseded]
AS 1273-1991 REC:2018
DR 90101