Polysewer NBS Speification July 2014

Polysewer
NBS Specification
July 2014
R12 DRAINAGE BELOW GROUND
Polypipe Civils, Charnwood Business Park, North Road, Loughborough,

Leicestershire, LE11 1LE. Tel: +44 (0)1509 615 100. Fax: 01509 610 215. Web:
www.polypipe.com/civils
STRUCTURED WALL PLASTICS PIPELINES

Standard: BSI KM Cert KM 582885, 150 – 300mm in respect of BS EN 13476
BBA Cert. 02/3923, 150 - 300mm in respect of WIS 4-35-01
Manufacturer: Polypipe Civils
Product reference: Polysewer plain end and/or single integral socket perforated and
unperforated pipes
Sizes: 150 - 300mm
PIPES, BENDS AND JUNCTIONS – SUPPLY

Pipes and Fittings: From same manufacturer for each pipeline.
Product reference: Polysewer
PIPES, BENDS AND JUNCTIONS – PLASTICS STRUCTURED WALL

Polysewer System
Extruded twin wall uPVC Pipework and injection moulded fittings.
Nominal diameters: 150, 225 and 300mm.
SN 8 rating
All Polysewer pipework and fittings shall be manufactured with the same SN rating.
All bends and branches shall be in direction of flow at all connections.
FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS –
Polysewer pipe work is supplied plain ended and/or with a single integral socket; all
fittings are supplied with integral sockets, with the following flexible methods of
jointing on site available
150mm – 300mm Ø EPDM ring seals to EN 681 Part 1
SOAKAWAY SYSTEMS – PLASTIC UNITS

Product reference: Polysewer
Polysewer pipe work and fittings combine to form a structural soakaway. Refer to
Engineer Drawings xxxxxxx
Inlet Connections: xxx mm
Outlet pipe diameter: xxx mm.
Silt trap: Consult with Polypipe Civils for recommendations and details.
Installation: Consult with Polypipe Civils for recommendations and details.
GEOTEXTILE MEMBRANES – FILTER
The permeable geotextile (infiltration structure) encapsulation of the ‘tank’ shall be

completed in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements. It should be noted
that the geosynthetic manufacturer may recommend the use of an additional
protective geotextile fleece be incorporated within the works.
GEOTEXTILE MEMBRANES – IMPERVIOUS
The geomembrane (attenuation structure) encapsulation of the ‘tank’ shall be

completed in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements. It should be noted
that the geosynthetic manufacturer may recommend the use of an additional
protective geotextile fleece be incorporated within the works.
LAYING PIPELINES
Pipe bed and surround material shall consist of natural and/or recycled coarse
aggregate complying with BS EN 13242. Refer to Engineering Drawing xxxxxxx
Backfilling in accordance with the Building Regulations, BS EN 752, Sewers for
Adoption, CESWI, MCHW, Volume 3 and will only be carried out after the works have
been inspected and approved.
Mechanical compaction will not be employed until 600mm of cover has been placed
to protect the pipes from the effects of this equipment. Heavy mechanical plant will
not be allowed to run over the pipeline until all the backfill has been consolidated.
Where the pipe run detailed on the engineer’s drawings is shallower than the
manufacturers recommended minimum for the expected load conditions, concrete
protection will be required as detailed on the Engineers drawings. Consideration
should also be given to any further requirements of the approving and/or adopting
organisation
JOINTING PIPELINES
Polysewer pipe work is supplied plain ended and/or with a single integral socket, all
fittings are supplied with integral sockets, with the following flexible methods of
jointing on site available
150mm – 300mm Ø EPDM ring seals to EN 681 Part 1
INSTALLING ACCESS POINTS
Access/ Inspection turrets to be positioned as detailed on the Engineering Drawings

and installed in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements/recommendations and
good practice.
INSTALLING INSPECTION CHAMBERS – PLASTICS
The Installer will provide apparatus for the off-loading and handling of fabricated
modular chambers in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements /
recommendations and good practice. Where practicable, chambers shall incorporate
lifting lugs for ease of handling, and any manholes suffering damage resulting from
any means, will be immediately rejected from the site. Making good of damaged
chambers will not be permitted
AIR TEST (NON-PRESSURE PIPELINE)
Temporarily seal low ends of drains and connections.
Connect glass 'U' tube gauge to drain plug in length of drain under test.
Pump air into test section 100mm water gauge for pipelines or where gullies and/or
ground floor appliances are connected, of slightly more than 50mm water gauge.
Allow five minutes for stabilisation of air temperature.
Adjust air pressure to 100mm or 50mm water gauge as necessary.
Without further pumping, the head of water should not fall by more than 25mm in a
period of five minutes for a 100mm water gauge test pressure, and 12mm for a
50mm water gauge test pressure.
CONTACT:
Polypipe Civils
Charnwood Business Park
North Road
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 1SP
Tel: +44 (0) 1509 615100

Fax: +44 (0) 1509 615215
Email: [email protected]
www.polypipe.com/civils

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Polysewer

Polypipe Civils, Charnwood Business Park, North Road, Loughborough,

STRUCTURED WALL PLASTICS PIPELINES

PIPES, BENDS AND JUNCTIONS – SUPPLY

PIPES, BENDS AND JUNCTIONS – PLASTICS STRUCTURED WALL

SOAKAWAY SYSTEMS – PLASTIC UNITS

GEOTEXTILE MEMBRANES – FILTER

The permeable geotextile (infiltration structure) encapsulation of the ‘tank’ shall be

The geomembrane (attenuation structure) encapsulation of the ‘tank’ shall be

INSTALLING ACCESS POINTS

Access/ Inspection turrets to be positioned as detailed on the Engineering Drawings

INSTALLING INSPECTION CHAMBERS – PLASTICS

AIR TEST (NON-PRESSURE PIPELINE)

Temporarily seal low ends of drains and connections.

Adjust air pressure to 100mm or 50mm water gauge as necessary.

Tel: +44 (0) 1509 615100

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