TS EN 1555-1

TS EN 1555-1 is the general part of the standard series for polyethylene (PE) piping systems used in the supply of gaseous fuels. It establishes the common technical framework for the system as a whole and for the pipes and components that make up that system, so the different elements of a gas distribution installation can be considered within one consistent approach.

The common language of PE gas piping systems

Polyethylene is a thermoplastic widely used in gas distribution because it is light, resistant to corrosion and easy to process. In gas piping, the key issue is how pipes, fittings and joints work together reliably; a general part such as this provides the shared terminology and system perspective on which the more product-specific parts of the series are based.

This standard defines the general aspects of PE piping systems for gaseous fuels. In practice, such systems are commonly associated with distribution networks, service lines and related components, while details such as product requirements, dimensions, jointing performance and test methods are typically developed in other parts of the same standard series.

What the document means in use

• Defines the general aspects of PE piping systems for gaseous fuels.
• Uses a system-level approach that includes pipes and components.
• Provides a common technical basis for PE gas distribution infrastructure.
• This record is the general part of the TS EN 1555 series; more detailed product requirements and methods may appear in other parts of the series.