BS EN 1982 Specification for copper alloy ingots and copper alloy and
high conductivity copper castings (Supercedes BS 1400).
BS 3457 Specification for materials for water tap and stopvalve seat
washers.
BS 5114 Performance requirements for joints and compression
fittings for use with polyethylene pipes
BS 5154 Specification for copper alloy globe, globe stop and check,
check and gate valves.
BS 5433 Specification for underground stop valves for water
services.
BS 6730 Blue polyethylene pipes up to nominal size 63 for above
ground use for cold potable water
BS EN 1563 Founding. Spheroid Graphite Cast Iron
BS EN 12165 Copper and copper alloys. Wrought and unwrought
forging stock.
3. GENERAL
All materials for service connections shall be subject to ADWEA / ENGINEER approval.
Prior to the complete ordering of the required service connection materials, certain lengths of
sample polyethylene pipes and a number of sample saddle straps, ferrules (combined with
stopcock), gate valves, lockable valves, water meters, non return valves and fittings such as;
elbows, tees, reducers, couplings, adapters, connectors, etc. (all of different sizes) shall be
assembled at site and be subject to a test pressure of 14 bar (nominal working pressure 9
bar), all in the presence and to the approval of the ADWEA/ENGINEER.
4. POLYETHYLENE PIPES
Polyethylene service connection pipes shall be medium density polyethylene pipes (MDPE)
and shall comply with the requirements of ISO 4427 type PE 80 SDR 11 (standard dimension
ratio) or BS 6730.
The pipes shall be suitable for use above ground and underground installation for drinking
water at a working pressure up to 12 bar at 20ºC or 9 bars at 35ºC.
Client ADWEA
Project: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER WORKS
Title: SPECIFICATION FOR WATER SERVICE CONNECTION MATERIALS & INSTALLATION
tender: project: document: W-P-SS-008 rev: 0 sheet: 4 of: 18
The pipe nominal size and wall thickness shall be to the following dimensions.
Nominal Size DN Mean Outside Diameter Wall Thickness (mm)
(mm) (mm)
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
20 20.0 20.3 2.3 2.6
25 25.0 25.3 2.3 2.6
32 32.0 32.3 3.0 3.4
50 50.0 50.4 4.6 5.2
63 63.0 63.4 5.8 6.5
The minimum required strength (MRS) of the polyethylene pipe shall be 8 MPa at 20ºC and
50 years life time. The design stress shall be 6.3 MPa.
The polyethylene pipe shall meet the following specification:
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Minimum density measured according to ISO 1872 = 949 Kg/m .
• Melt flow rate measured according to ISO 1133 - at 2.16 kg load = 0.18 g / 10 min.
- at 5 kg load = 0.8 g / 10 min.
• Tensile strength at yield = 18 MPa.
• Elongation at break > 600%.
• Thermal conductivity = 0.32 W/mº K.
• Vicat softening point at 1 kg load = 122ºC.
The pipes shall be manufactured from polyethylene containing only those antioxidants, UV
stabilisers and pigments necessary for the manufacturing of the pipes and confirming to the
requirements of ADWEA and the specification.
Polyethylene pipes shall be black colour. The carbon black content in the compound shall be
2.25 + 0.25 % by mass when measured in accordance with ISO 6964. The dispersion of
carbon black when determined in accordance with ISO 11420 shall be equal to or less than
grade 3.
The thermal stability of polyethylene material shall meet the requirements of ISO 4427.
If rework material is added or used, it shall be clean, derived from the same resin and
reground under the supervision of the same manufacturer and shall be compatible with the
material to which it is added.
Client ADWEA
Project: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER WORKS
Title: SPECIFICATION FOR WATER SERVICE CONNECTION MATERIALS & INSTALLATION
tender: project: document: W-P-SS-008 rev: 0 sheet: 5 of: 18
The material of the polyethylene pipe which is in contact with or likely to come in contact with
drinking water shall not constitute a toxic hazard, shall not support microbial growth and shall
not give rise to unpleasant test or odour, cloudiness or discoloration of the water.
The concentration of substances, chemical and biological agents leached from materials in
contact with drinking water, and measurement of the relevant organoletpic / physical
parameters, shall not exceed the maximum values recommended by the World Health
Organisation in its "Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality" or the EEC Council Directive on the
"Quality of Water Intended for Human Consumption", whichever is more stringent in each
case.
Polyethylene pipes shall be clearly marked at intervals of one meter indicating the
manufacturer name, nominal diameter, standard number, pipe class, pressure rating and date
of pipe manufacturing. The word "WATER" shall also be marked every one meter. The
marking shall be by means of paint or engraved marks. All markings shall be in blue colour.
The pipes shall be supplied in coils of 150 m and shall be kept shaded at all times. The coils
shall be wrapped and shall not be exposed to direct sunlight.
5. SADDLE STRAPS
Saddle straps for service connections shall be flat boss type suitable for tapping upto 2"
diameter ferrule. The strap shall be suitable for making service connections under pressure or
dry using approved tapping machine into DI, AC, Steel or PVC pipes. The saddle shall be of
two parts fitted with EPDM sealing gasket in a groove on the underside of the flat boss.
The flat boss shall be cast with a hole or marking through the boss to facilitate the drilling and
tapping process. The straps shall be supplied undrilled. If required by the ADWEA the saddle
strap may be used as blanking straps to seal existing holes in the water pipelines after
removal of existing service connections.
The saddle strap shall be of gunmetal to BS 1400-LG2 with stainless steel nuts, bolts and
washer to ISO 3506 and shall be suitable for a working pressure of up to 16 bar.
The name of manufacturer, patent number, pipe diameter to which the strap is suitable, and
pipe material shall be engraved on the saddle strap.
The supply shall be accompanied by manufacturer's certificate stating date of manufacture,
material specification, name and address of local agent.
6. FERRULES
Ferrules shall be the screwdown valve type allowing for the shut off of the flow by means of
½" square head spindle extending from the top cap for opening and closing. The valve shall
close clockwise.
The ferrule outlet shall be push fit type or compression type to fit polyethylene service
connection pipes.
Client ADWEA
Project: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER WORKS
Title: SPECIFICATION FOR WATER SERVICE CONNECTION MATERIALS & INSTALLATION
tender: project: document: W-P-SS-008 rev: 0 sheet: 6 of: 18
