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FINAL 
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INTERNATIONAL 
STANDARD 
ISO/FDIS
17484-1
Plastics piping systems — Multilayer pipe 
systems for indoor gas installations with 
a maximum operating pressure up to and 
including 5 bar (500 kPa) — 
Part 1: 
Specifications for systems 
Systèmes de canalisations en matières plastiques — Tubes 
multicouches et leurs assemblages pour une pression maximale de 
service inférieure ou égale à 5 bar (500 kPa) destinés à l'alimentation 
en gaz à l'intérieur des bâtiments — 
Partie 1: Spécifications pour les systèmes 
 
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Contents Page 
Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................ vi 
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... vii 
1 Scope...................................................................................................................................................... 1 
2 Normative references ........................................................................................................................... 2 
3 Terms, definitions and symbols .......................................................................................................... 3 
3.1 Structural definitions ............................................................................................................................ 3 
3.2 Geometrical definitions ........................................................................................................................ 3 
3.3 Definitions related to pressure ............................................................................................................ 4 
3.4 Materials definitions ............................................................................................................................. 4 
3.5 Definitions related to material characteristics ................................................................................... 5 
3.6 Terms related to service conditions ................................................................................................... 5 
4 Requirements for the system............................................................................................................... 6 
4.1 Pressure drop........................................................................................................................................ 6 
4.2 Bending .................................................................................................................................................. 6 
4.3 Corrosive conditions ............................................................................................................................ 6 
5 Pipes....................................................................................................................................................... 6 
5.1 Material................................................................................................................................................... 6 
5.2 General characteristics ........................................................................................................................ 7 
5.3 Dimensions of pipes ............................................................................................................................. 7 
5.4 Mechanical properties .......................................................................................................................... 8 
5.5 Physical properties ............................................................................................................................... 9 
6 Fittings ................................................................................................................................................. 10 
6.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 10 
6.2 Materials............................................................................................................................................... 11 
6.3 Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................... 11 
6.4 Transition fittings................................................................................................................................ 11 
6.5 Rubber rings........................................................................................................................................ 11 
7 Fitness for purpose............................................................................................................................. 11 
7.1 Diameter classes................................................................................................................................. 11 
7.2 Relation between maximum operating pressure and qualification testpressure ....................... 11 
7.3 Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 12 
8 Marking and documentation .............................................................................................................. 13 
8.1 Legibility............................................................................................................................................... 13 
8.2 Damage ................................................................................................................................................ 13 
8.3 Minimum marking requirements........................................................................................................ 13 
Annex A (normative) List of the reference product standards .................................................................... 15 
Annex B (normative) Test for delamination and strength of the joint line ................................................. 16 
Annex C (normative) Resistance to gas constituents .................................................................................. 18 
Annex D (normative) Thermal durability of the outer layer of M-pipes....................................................... 19 
Annex E (normative) Adhesion test................................................................................................................ 21 
Annex F (normative) Odour permeability....................................................................................................... 22 
Annex G (normative) Resistance to tensile load on joints........................................................................... 23 
Annex H (normative) Crush test on joints ..................................................................................................... 25 
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Annex I (normative) Impact resistance test on joints................................................................................... 27 
Annex J (normative) Thermal cycling test on joints..................................................................................... 29 
Annex K (normative) Repeated bending test ................................................................................................ 31 
Bibliography ..................................................................................................................................................... 33 
 
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Foreword 
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies 
(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO 
technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been 
established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and 
non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the 
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization. 
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2. 
The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards 
adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an 
International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote. 
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent 
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. 
ISO 17484-1 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 138, Plastics pipes, fittings and valves for the 
transport of fluids, Subcommittee SC 4, Plastics pipes and fittings for the supply of gaseous fuels. 
ISO 17484 consists of the following parts, under the general title Plastics piping systems — Multilayer pipe 
systems for indoor gas installations with a maximum operating pressure up to and including 5 bar (500 kPa) : 
Part 1: Specifications for systems 
A Part 2 dealing with the code of practice is planned. 
 
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Introduction 
This part of ISO 17484 was developed in response to worldwide demand for minimum specification for multi-
layered pipes for indoor gas applications. 
Multi-layered pipes are delivered generally as a complete system. Pipes, fittings, tools, etc., are not 
compatible with components of another brand, generally. An advantage is that all components are perfectly 
geared to one another, but for repairing, the lack of compatibility might be problematic in the future. 
Fire safety of systems 
Depending on the construction of the house, pipework layout and other local circumstances, it is possible that 
additional safety devices are required to fulfill the demands of fire safety. Safety aspects of the system will be 
described in the planned Part 2. 
Code of practice 
The planned second part of ISO 17484 will be the code of practice for installation. 
Recommendations on design, construction and protection in case of fire of the gas indoor installation are 
given in EN 1775). 
References to ISO/TC 138/SC5 work 
Test methods referred to in this part of ISO 17484 have been developed by SC 5 as far as possible. However, 
not all test methods needed are in the working programme of SC 5. These test methods are placed in 
Annexes B to K of this part of ISO 17484. It is planned that these tests will be developed as International 
Standards in the future. 
For multilayer pipe construction, consisting of a layer of a reference standard material, an adhesive and a non-
stress-designed layer, procedure I and the relevant product standards are followed for all aspects, excluding 
the aspects of delamination and, if applicable, oxygen permeation. 
For example, layers can have the following purposes: 
⎯ ability to withstand the pressure; 
⎯ ability to realize interlayer adhesion; 
⎯ ability to block or greatly diminish incoming UV and/or sunlight; 
⎯ ability to mechanically protect the outside layer; 
⎯ ability to control the longitudinal expansion; 
⎯ ability to give the multilayer pipe a colour (inside layer or outside layer). 
Some characteristics can be combined in one layer. 
 
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Plastics piping systems — Multilayer pipe systems for indoor 
gas installations with a maximum operating pressure up to and 
including 5 bar (500 kPa) — 
Part 1: 
Specifications for systems 
1 Scope 
This part of ISO 17484 specifies the general requirements and the performance requirements for multilayer 
pipe systems based on pipes, fittings and their joints intended to be used for gas supply within buildings. 
PE-X and PE pipes composed of one stress-designed layer, adhesive and a barrier layer are also covered by 
this part of ISO 17484. 
This part of ISO 17484 gives guidance for the design of piping systems consisting of multilayer pipes based 
on thermoplastics, for which at least 60 % of the wall thickness is polymeric material. Polymeric materials 
intended for stress-designed layers and all inner layers are required to be polyethylene (PE) and/or 
crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) in accordance with Annex A of this part of ISO 17484. The outer layer of a 
metal multilayer is required to be PE or PE-X. PE-RT is considered as PE but with specific properties 
concerning hoop-stress performance (see 5.4.2.). 
This part of ISO 17484 applies to systemsthat operate at temperatures of − 20 °C up to 60 °C. 
For the purpose of this part of ISO 17484, crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) and adhesive layers are 
considered as thermoplastic materials. 
For sizes greater than 63 mm the requirements of ISO 18225 have to be fulfilled in addition. 
This part of ISO 17484 is applicable for piping systems used in buildings to supply gas with a maximum 
operating pressure up to and including 500 kPa (5 bar) 1). 
This standard applies to the following fuels: 
⎯ Category D gaseous fuel: natural gas; see ISO 13623; 
⎯ Category E gaseous fuel: LPG vapour, and natural gas or LPG vapour; see ISO 13623. 
 
1) 1 bar = 0,1 MPa = 105 Pa; 1 MPa = 1 N/mm2 
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2 Normative references 
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated 
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced 
document (including any amendments) applies. 
ISO 3:1973, Preferred numbers — Series of preferred numbers 
ISO 161-1, Thermoplastics pipes for the conveyance of fluids — Nominal outside diameters and nominal 
pressures — Part 1: Metric series 
ISO 497:1973, Guide to the choice of series of preferred numbers and of series containing more rounded 
values of preferred numbers 
ISO 1167 (all parts), Thermoplastics pipes, fittings and assemblies for the conveyance of fluids — 
Determination of the resistance to internal pressure 
ISO 3126, Plastics piping systems — Plastics components — Determination of dimensions 
ISO 3503, Assembled joints between fittings and polyethylene (PE) pressure pipes — Test of leakproofness 
under internal pressure when subjected to bending 
ISO 8085-3:2001, Polyethylene fittings for use with polyethylene pipes for the supply of gaseous fuels — 
Metric series — Specifications — Part 3: Electrofusion fittings 
ISO 9080, Plastics piping and ducting systems — Determination of the long-term hydrostatic strength of 
thermoplastics materials in pipe form by extrapolation 
ISO 10838 (all parts), Mechanical fittings for polyethylene piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels 
ISO 11357-6, Plastics — Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) — Part 6: Determination of oxidation 
induction time 
ISO 12162:1995, Thermoplastics materials for pipes and fittings for pressure applications — Classification and 
designation — Overall service (design) coefficient 
ISO 13480, Polyethylene pipes — Resistance to slow crack growth — Cone test method 
ISO 13623:2000, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Pipeline transportation systems 
ISO 14531-1, Plastics pipes and fittings — Crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) pipe systems for the conveyance 
of gaseous fuels — Metric series — Specifications — Part 1: Pipes 
ISO 17454:2006, Plastics piping systems — Multilayer pipes — Test method for the adhesion of the different 
layers using a pulling rig 
ISO 17456:—, Plastics piping systems — Multilayer pipes — Determination of long-term strength 
ISO 18225, Plastic piping systems — Multilayer piping systems for outdoor gas installations — Specifications 
for systems 
EN 713, Plastics piping systems — Mechanical joints between fittings and polyolefin pressure pipes — Test 
method for leaktightness under internal pressure of assemblies subjected to bending 
EN 1555-3, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels — Polyethylene(PE) — Part 3: Fittings 
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3 Terms, definitions and symbols 
For the purposes of this document, the following terms, definitions and symbols apply. 
3.1 Structural definitions 
3.1.1 
construction group A 
group composed of multilayer pipes in which all the layers considered to be designed for stress bearing are 
made of polymeric materials selected from the list of reference product standards (see Annex A) 
3.1.2 
construction group B 
group composed of multilayer pipes in which all the layers considered to be designed for stress bearing are 
made of polymeric materials selected from the list of reference product standards (see Annex A) and including 
a stress bearing metallic layer 
3.1.3 
multilayer pipe 
pipe comprising of several stress-designed layers 
3.1.4 
multilayer M-pipe 
multilayer pipe comprising of polymers and one metallic layer of which thickness of the pipe consists of at 
least 60 % of polymer layers 
3.1.5 
multilayer P-pipe 
pipe comprised of more than one stress-designed polymeric layer (e.g. PE/PE-X) 
3.1.6 
layer 
homogeneous circumferential section of pipe wall that has chemical and/or mechanical and/or physical 
characteristics different from those of its immediate neighbours 
3.1.7 
inner layer 
layer in contact with the conveyed fluid 
3.1.8 
outer layer 
layer exposed to the external environment 
3.2 Geometrical definitions 
3.2.1 
nominal diameter 
dn 
specified diameter, assigned to a nominal size (DN/OD or DN/ID) 
NOTE The nominal diameter is expressed in units of millimetres. 
3.2.2 
outside diameter 
de 
diameter, measured through its cross section at any point of a pipe or the fitting end of a fitting, rounded to the 
next greater 0,1 mm 
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3.2.3 
mean outside diameter 
measured length of the outer circumference of the pipe divided by π, rounded up to the nearest 0,1 mm 
NOTE The value for π is taken to be 3,142. 
3.2.4 
inside diameter 
value of the measurement of the diameter through its cross section at any point of a pipe, rounded to the next 
greater 0,1 mm 
3.2.5 
SDRm 
metal layer standard dimension ratio, the nominal outside diameter (DN or OD) divided by the nominal wall 
thickness of the metal layer 
3.2.6 
wall thickness 
difference between the pipe outside diameter used for joining and the pipe bore divided by 2 
3.2.7 
nominal wall thickness 
en 
wall thickness, corresponding to the minimum wall thickness at any point 
NOTE The nominal wall thickness is expressed in units of millimetres. 
3.2.8 
mean wall thickness 
em 
arithmetic mean of at least four measurements regularly spaced around the same cross-sectional plane of the 
pipe, including the measured minimum and maximum values obtained, rounded up to the nearest 0,1 mm 
3.3 Definitions related to pressure 
3.3.1 
design pressure 
pD 
highest pressure related to the circumstances for which the system has been designed and intended to be 
used 
3.3.2 
predicted design pressure 
pCD 
pressure that represents the predicted design pressure after a lifetime of 50 years, using the 97,5 % reference 
line 
NOTE The predicted design pressure is expressed in units of kilopascals (bars). 
3.4 Materials definitions 
3.4.1 
virgin material 
material in a form such as granules or powder that has not been subjected to use or processing other than 
that required for its manufacture and to which no reprocessable or recyclable material has been added 
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3.4.2 
own reprocessable material 
material prepared from rejected unused pipes and fittings, including trimmings from the production of pipes 
and fittings that can be reprocessed in a manufacturer’s plant after having been previously processed by the 
same manufacturer by a process such as moulding or extrusion and for which the complete formulation is 
known 
3.4.3 
reference product standard 
International Standard or draft International Standard prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 138/SC 4, 
applicable for non-multilayer pipes, to which this part of ISO 17484 can refer for clauses related to the 
materials, components (e.g. fittings), and fitness forpurpose of the system 
3.4.4 
stress-designed layer 
plastics materials used for layers intended to be stress bearing shall be restricted to the reference material 
standards 
3.5 Definitions related to material characteristics 
3.5.1 
long-term hydrostatic strength 
long-term pressure strength 
quantity with the dimensions of stress, which represents the predicted mean strength at a temperature T and a 
time t 
NOTE The long-term hydrostatic strength is expressed in units of megapascals. 
3.5.2 
PLPL 
lower confidence limit of the predicted hydrostatic pressure, which represents the 97,5 % (one-sided) lower 
confidence limit of the predicted hydrostatic pressure at a temperature T and a time t 
NOTE The lower confidence limit of the predicted hydrostatic pressure is expressed in units of kilopascals (bars). 
3.5.3 
MRP 
minimum required pressure, equal to the estimated long-term pressure resistance of a pipe at a temperature 
of 20 °C and a time 50 years, rounded to the nearest lower value of the R10 series of ISO 3:1973 and 
ISO 497:1973 
3.5.4 
overall service (design) coefficient 
C factor 
overall coefficient with a value greater than 1, which takes into consideration service conditions as well as 
properties of the components of a piping system other than those represented in the lower confidence limit 
NOTE The minimum value of C for various materials is given in 5.2.3. 
3.6 Terms related to service conditions 
3.6.1 
gaseous fuel 
any fuel which is in the gaseous state at a temperature of 15 °C and a pressure of 100 kPa (1 bar) 
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3.6.2 
category D gaseous fuels 
natural gas 
NOTE Categories of gaseous fuels and liquid fuel are defined in detail in ISO 13623:2000. 
3.6.3 
category E gaseous fuels 
LPG vapour 
NOTE Categories of gaseous fuels and liquid fuel are defined in detail in ISO 13623:2000. 
3.6.4 
maximum operating pressure 
MOP 
maximum pressure at which a system can be operated continuously under normal conditions 
4 Requirements for the system 
4.1 Pressure drop 
The manufacturer shall provide information on the pressure drop in the system. 
4.2 Bending 
Special attention shall be paid to the pressure drop of bends. Bending properties of the pipe shall be stated by 
the manufacturer. 
4.3 Corrosive conditions 
Components exposed to corrosive conditions shall be manufactured from a corrosion-resistant material or 
protected against corrosion. 
5 Pipes 
5.1 Material 
5.1.1 General 
All stress-designed and polymeric inner layers shall be composed of reference materials in accordance with 
the reference product standards specified in Annex A. It is not necessary for the outer layer to be made of a 
reference material. 
Materials intended for the stress-bearing layers shall conform to the material requirements of the reference 
product standard(s) specified in Annex A. The pipe manufacturer shall declare the reference material standard 
applicable to his product, as listed in Annex A. 
5.1.2 Reprocessable materials 
Clean own reprocessable material (except PE-X) of the same polymer type from products manufactured to the 
reference product standard may be added to the virgin material. 
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5.1.3 Metallic materials 
Aluminium materials used shall be in accordance with EN 573-3. 
5.1.4 Product classification and construction group 
Multilayer pipes may include polymeric or metallic layers that have several purposes, including the ability to 
withstand the pressure. 
For the purpose of this part of ISO 17484, multilayer pipes are classified in two groups: construction group A 
and construction group B as defined in 3.1. For these definitions, adhesives are not considered as stress-
bearing layers. 
The pipe manufacturer shall declare the construction group of the multilayer pipe. 
5.2 General characteristics 
5.2.1 General 
When viewed without magnification, the internal and external surfaces of pipes shall be smooth, clean and 
free from scoring, cavities and other surface defects to an extent that would prevent conformance with this 
part of ISO 17484. The ends of the pipe shall be cut cleanly and square to the axis of the pipe. 
The following information shall be provided: 
⎯ outside diameter; 
⎯ wall thickness; 
⎯ thickness of the inner layer; 
⎯ thickness of the metal layer; 
⎯ thickness of the outer layer; 
⎯ tolerances. 
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with ISO 3126. 
5.2.2 Multilayer pipe construction 
The joint line of the metallic layer shall be continuously welded. 
5.2.3 Minimum overall service (design) coefficient 
The minimum overall service (design) coefficient (C factor) is 2, as used to calculate the design pressure, pD, 
taking into account the maximum operating temperature. 
5.3 Dimensions of pipes 
The outside diameter shall be accordance with ISO 161-1. 
All layers shall be of sufficient thickness so that the composite pipe fulfills the requirements of this part of 
ISO 17484. 
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5.4 Mechanical properties 
5.4.1 Long-term pressure strength 
5.4.1.1 General 
The long-term pressure strength of the multilayer pipes shall be measured or calculated, as applicable. 
Consequently, two procedures for the determination of long-term pressure strength of multilayer pipes are 
defined in this part of ISO 17484: procedure I and procedure II. 
Requirement for the predicted design pressure: PCD shall be equal to or greater than the relevant MOP. 
The operating temperature shall be taken into account. 
The viscoelastic behaviour of PE-X and PE are similar; therefore, procedure I may be applied to P-pipes using 
layers of both materials. It shall be taken into account that the results of procedure I are generally rather 
conservative. Reference lines for PE-X can be found in ISO 10146. 
NOTE The minimum overall service (design) coefficients for each material can be found in the relevant product 
standard (see Annex A). 
5.4.1.2 Procedure I — Calculation method 
This method shall only be used for P-pipes. 
The long-term pressure strength shall be calculated using the reference lines of each individual pressure-
bearing polymer layer according to of ISO 17456:—, Annex A. The addition rule related to each pressure-
bearing layer assumes similar elastic behaviour of each material used and that complete interlayer adhesion 
exists, with design coefficients coming from the reference product standards. 
The cumulative PD shall be equal to or greater than the relevant MOP. 
For details of confirmation testing, see 5.4.1.4. 
5.4.1.3 Procedure II — Testing method 
This method can be used for both multilayer P- and multilayer M-pipes. 
At least one diameter of every “similar construction type” shall be tested in accordance with ISO 9080. For M-
pipes, the diameter with the highest SDRm of the metal layer shall be tested. 
The parameters pCD and MRP for each pipe construction shall be determined in accordance with ISO 17456. 
For the determination of multilayer M-pipes, the design coefficient of the inner layer shall be used. For 
multilayer P-pipes, the design coefficients of each layer shall be taken in account (see Annex A). 
NOTE To determine the weakest diameter within a construction group, a burst test on each diameter can be 
performed. 
5.4.1.4 Pressure strength of all diameters 
All diameters of the similar construction type, excluding the diameter tested in accordance with 5.4.1.3, shall 
undergo the confirmation testing in accordance with ISO 17456. If the SDRm for a metal layer having a 
diameter smaller than the completed tested diameter is less then 90 % of the SDRm of the completed tested 
diameter,the smaller diameter may be tested in accordance with the confirmation testing of ISO 17456. 
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5.4.1.5 Calculation of the control points 
5.4.1.5.1 Procedure I for P-pipes 
Failure control points for each diameter for 22 h, 165 h and 1 000 h shall be calculated using Equation (A.2) of 
ISO 17456:—. 
5.4.1.5.2 Procedure II for P-pipes and M-pipes 
Failure control points for each diameter for 22 h, 165 h and 1 000 h (or other requested testing time) shall be 
calculated using the 95 % value of the PLPL line of the fully tested diameter. 
5.4.2 Strength of the joint line of M-pipe 
When the outside diameter of the pipe is increased by 10 %, no failures relative to the joint line of the metal 
layer shall occur. The test shall be carried out in accordance with Annex B. 
5.4.3 Resistance to slow crack growth of the outer layer (cone test) for M-pipes 
When tested in accordance with ISO 13480, the crack growth rate of the outer layer shall be less than 
10 mm/day. 
The test shall be carried out on pipe produced from material used for the outer layer. 
5.5 Physical properties 
5.5.1 General 
The applicable physical characteristics of each stress-designed and inner layer shall be checked in 
accordance with the corresponding clause of the reference product standard. 
5.5.2 Additional requirements 
The requirements for the physical properties are listed in Table 1. 
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Table 1 — Physical properties 
Tests 
Characteristic Requirements 
Parameter Value Reference 
Conditioning 1 500 h/23 °C 
Temperature 80 °C 
Pressure 0,4 pD 
Resistance to gas 
constituents 
W 20 h 
No delamination 
Cone test 10 % expansion 
Annex C 
PE or PE-X 
At 100° or 0,5 year 
at 110°C 0,25 year 
Thermal durability of the outer 
layer of M-pipes 
No visual cracks in 
outer layer 
Strain 3 % 
Annex D 
Oxidation induction time (OIT) W 20 min Temperature 200 °Ca ISO 11357-6 
Expansion 10 % (by cone with 
15 % slope) 
Delamination: P-pipes No cracks or 
delamination 
Temperature 23 °C 
Annex B 
Temperature 23 °C 
Cycling test − 20 °C/+ 60 °C 
Delamination: M-pipes Peel strength 
W 15 N/cm 
Number of cycles 10 
Annex E 
Odorant permeability No perception of THT 
smell by experienced 
observer 
Odorant 
Exposure time 
Temperature 
THT 
60 days 
23 °C 
Annex F 
a Test may be carried out at 210 °C providing that there is clear correlation with the results at 200 °C. In case of dispute, the 
reference temperature shall be 200 °C. 
 
6 Fittings 
6.1 General 
6.1.1 Fitting reference standards 
Fittings shall comply with the performance requirements the following International Standards: 
⎯ mechanical fittings: ISO 10838 (all parts); 
⎯ electrofusion fittings: ISO 8085-3; 
⎯ PE-X electrofusion fittings: ISO 14531-2; 
⎯ mechanical fittings for PE-X: ISO 14531-3. 
6.1.2 Installation 
During installation of the fitting on the pipe, the aluminium layer, and in particular the welded seam, shall not 
be torn. 
Tools and aids used for installation of the fitting shall not damage the pipe or fitting. 
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6.2 Materials 
The materials from which the fitting components are made shall be such that the level of performance of these 
components shall at least be equal to that specified for the multilayer pipe connected to the fitting. ISO 10838 
(all parts) shall be used as a reference for fitting materials. Materials in contact with the multilayer pipe shall 
not prevent the pipe from conforming to this specification. 
6.3 Dimensions 
The values of the nominal inside diameter and the value of the nominal wall thickness and tolerances shall be 
provided by the supplier. 
The tolerances on these values shall also be supplied. 
6.4 Transition fittings 
The manufacturer shall provide a transition fitting intended to be connected to a standardized system. The 
connection shall comply with the relevant standards, e.g. ISO 7-1. 
6.5 Rubber rings 
The technical file shall indicate which rubber standard has been applied. 
7 Fitness for purpose 
7.1 Diameter classes 
The following diameter classes are defined based on ranges of the external diameter. 
Table 2 — Diameter classes 
Diameter class 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
External diameter 
(mm) 
de < 16 16 u de < 20 20 u de < 26 26 u de < 40 40 u de < 50 50 u de < 60 60 u D u 63 
 
7.2 Relation between maximum operating pressure and qualification test pressure 
The relationship between maximum operating pressure (MOP) and qualification test pressure (QTP) is given 
in Table 3. 
Table 3 — Relation between MOP and QTP 
MOP QTP 
kPa mbar kPa mbar 
10 100 100 1 000 
100 1 000 300 3 000 
500 5 000 700 7 000 
 
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7.3 Requirements 
The requirements for fitness of purpose of joint assemblies are listed in Table 4. 
Table 4 — Requirement for fitness purpose of joint assemblies 
Tests 
Characteristic Requirements 
Parameter Value Reference 
Test temperature 23 ± 2 °C 
Type of test samples End fitting – pipe – end fitting 
Pipe length 350 mm 
Number of test samples 2 per diameter class 
Test pressure 3 kPa (30 mbar) 
Strength 
kN Class
1 h test 800 h test 
Tensile load No leakage for one hour 
Tensile strength level 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
1,4 
1,8 
2,1 
4,0 
6,0 
8,0 
12,0 
0,9 
1,1 
1,4 
2,4 
3,6 
4,8 
7,2 
Annex G 
Test temperature 23 ± 2 °C 
Type of test samples End fitting – pipe – end fitting 
Pipe length 600 mm 
Number of test samples 2 per diameter class 
Test pressure 3 kPa (30 mbar) 
Force level 2 kN 
Position of load applied 10 mm from the insert of fitting 
or nut 
Joint resistance 
to crushing 
Tightness 
No reduction of 
outer diameter 
more than 20 % 
Load Plate with 150 mm side square 
Annex H 
Test temperature 23 ± 2 °C 
Type of test samples End fitting – pipe – coupling – 
pipe – end fitting with each end 
fitting fixed on a motionless 
support 
Pipe length 1 000 mm each pipe 
Number of test samples 2 per diameter class 
Test pressure 3 kPa (30 mbar) 
Striker Spherical head with 1 cm of 
radius 
Impact 600 mm/5 kg 
Impact 
resistance of 
the joint 
Tightness 
Position of the impact Onto the fitting 
Annex I 
 
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Table 4 (continued) 
Tests 
Characteristic Requirements 
Parameter Value Reference 
Extreme test temperatures − 20 °C/+ 60 °C 
Number of cycles 10 
Type of test samples End fitting – pipe – coupling – 
pipe – end fitting 
Pipe length 300 mm each pipe 
Number of test samples 2 per diameter class 
Thermal 
cycling 
resistance 
Leakage 
u 10−4 atm·cm3·s−1 
Test pressure QTP according to MOP 
Annex J 
Minimum bend radius As declared by the 
manufacturer 
Bend angle 90° 
Number of bending cycles 3 bend cycles 
Test pressure 3 kPa (30 mbar) 
Type of test samples End fitting – pipe – end fitting 
Pipe length 350 mm 
Position of the bend At a distance equal to one 
minimum bend radius from the 
end fitting 
Repeated 
bending 
resistance 
No damage or 
modification of the 
aluminium layer 
after the test 
Number of test samples 4 per diameter class 
Annex K 
 
8 Marking and documentation 
8.1 Legibility 
Marking details shall be legible without magnification. 
Legibility shall be maintained during storage, handling, installation and use. 
8.2 Damage 
Marking shall not initiate cracks or other types of failure in the product. 
8.3 Minimum markingrequirements 
Marking details shall be in a colour that differs from that of the external pipe surface. 
The marking frequency shall be at intervals not greater than 1 m. 
Coils shall be sequentially marked with the length in metres that indicate the length remaining on the coil. The 
marking shall include the information specified in Table 5. 
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Table 5 — Minimum marking information 
Aspect Mark or symbol 
Manufacturer or trademark Name or symbol 
Internal fluid Gas 
Design pressure In accordance with national regulations 
Dimensions dn × en 
Material designation: Layer construction and type of 
material required; description from outside to inside 
e.g. PE-X-Al-PEX or PE80-PEX 
Production period (date/code) Manufacturer’s own reference 
Standard reference number ISO 17484 
 
8.3.1 Additional Instructions 
The manufacturer shall provide clear assembly instructions that contain at least the following information: 
⎯ instructions that pipe and fitting(s) belong together and are not interchangeable with other products; 
⎯ statement if a coupler is fit for repeated assembly; 
⎯ if the manufacturer allows the use of a standard bending tool, a statement in the manufacturer’s 
instructions that damage of the external coating shall be avoided if bending the pipe; 
⎯ information on gaseous flow rate/pressure drop relationship (reference EN 12117); 
⎯ minimum bending radius; 
⎯ bending tools to be used; 
⎯ if a calibration tool is necessary to insert a stiffener, the manufacturer instructions shall be given. 
 
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Annex A 
(normative) 
 
List of the reference product standards 
As of the date of publication of this part of ISO 17484, the reference product standards published or under 
preparation are listed in Table A.1. 
Table A.1 — List of reference product standards 
Reference material Reference material standard 
PE ISO 4437 
PE-X ISO 14531-1: and ISO 10146 
PE-RT ISO 4437 and ISO 24033 
NOTE This list is only applicable for materials in stress-bearing layers. 
 
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Annex B 
(normative) 
 
Test for delamination and strength of the joint line 
B.1 Principle 
Pipe samples are subjected to a cone test in order to determine delamination and strength of the joint line of 
the pipe sample. With a specially shaped cone, a defined expansion of the pipe is created. 
B.2 Pipe sample 
The test shall be carried out on a pipe sample with a length of at least 5 × de. 
B.3 Cone 
A cone with a pitch of 15° shall be applied. The length of the cone shall be such that an expansion of the pipe 
of 10 % can be obtained. 
B.4 Procedure 
The test is conducted as follows. 
⎯ Measure the real mean outside diameter of the pipe sample using suitable equipment with an accuracy of 
at least 0,1 %. 
⎯ Multiply this value by 1,1 (10 % expansion); This value is the outside diameter of the expanded part of the 
pipe sample. 
⎯ Measure the wall thickness in accordance to ISO 3126 of the pipe sample at eight separate points equally 
divided over the pipe diameter with an apparatus having an accuracy of at least 1 %. The calculated 
value is em. 
⎯ Calculate dcone, the required size of the cone diameter in order to obtain an expansion of 10 %, using 
Equation (B.1): 
dcone = 1,1de − (2em) (B.1) 
⎯ Mark the place on the cones where a 10 % expansion is expected. 
⎯ Insert the cone in the pipe sample up to the mark sign. The pipe end has been expanded now by 10 %. 
⎯ Remove the cone. 
⎯ Wait 15 min after the removal of the cone and visually check the sample for cracks and delamination. 
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B.5 Test report 
The test report shall include the following: 
⎯ number, type and nominal dimension of the sample; 
⎯ test temperature; 
⎯ cone dimensions; 
⎯ duration of the test; 
⎯ any observation made during and after the test; 
⎯ any event able to influence the test results. 
 
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Annex C 
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Resistance to gas constituents 
C.1 Principle 
Samples of pipe/fitting assemblies are filled with a liquid containing 50 % n-decane and 50 % 1,3,5-
trimethylbenzene under pressure for a specified period. After this conditioning period, a cone test is carried 
out on the pipe in order to determine the grade of delamination. 
C.2 Sample 
Prepare a sample in accordance with ISO 1167. The test sample should preferably be made of a pipe from 
dimension Class 6 (see 7.1). The end caps shall be mounted in such a way that the condensate has free 
access to the pipe ends. 
C.3 Procedure 
The test is conducted as follows. 
⎯ Prepare a synthetic condensate consisting of a mixture of a mass fraction of 50 % n-decane (99 %) and a 
mass fraction of 50 % 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene. 
⎯ Condition the pipe by filling it with condensate and allowing it to stand in air for 1 500 h at (23 ± 2) °C with 
a pressure of 0,4 pD. 
⎯ After the above procedure, test in accordance with Annex B, taking into account the dimensions of the 
pipe after conditioning. 
⎯ Check the sample for leakage and for delamination of the layers. 
C.4 Test report 
The test report shall include the following: 
⎯ number, type and nominal dimension of the sample; 
⎯ test temperature; 
⎯ duration of the test; 
⎯ any observation made during and after the test; 
⎯ any event able to influence the test results. 
 
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Annex D 
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Thermal durability of the outer layer of M-pipes 
D.1 Principle 
A pipe sample of the M-pipe is stored in an oven for a defined time at an elevated temperature. After this oven 
aging, the test piece is bent to produce a required axial strain in the outside layer. The layer is observed 
visually for cracks. 
D.2 Apparatus 
D.2.1 Oven. 
D.2.2 Bending template, such as that described in EN 713. 
D.3 Procedure 
The test is conducted as follows. 
⎯ Age the PE , PE-X or PE-RT in an oven for 0,5 years at 100 °C or 0,25 years at 110 °C 2). 
NOTE This assumes a duration of 25 years at 60 °C during the 50-year lifetime of the pipe. Taken into account 
is the time/temperature extrapolation method of ISO 9080, which gives a test time of 0,5 years (6 months) at 100 °C 
or 0,25 years (3 months) at 110 °C. 
⎯ Deform the test piece by bending with bending template at (23 ± 2) °C for a duration ranging from a 
minimum of 3 s to a maximum of 10 s (for complete deformation). 
Table D.1 — Parameters 
Total pipe length 
l1 
Bending length 
l2 
Bending radius 
R 
10de 7,5de 16de 
de is the outside diameter of the pipe. 
 
A strain of 3 % is required, equivalent to a bending radius of 16de. 
 
2) These oven aging times and temperatures are based on temperature profiles. The temperature variation is assumed 
as follows: 
⎯ 120 h at 70 °C per year 
⎯ 3 months at 60 °C 
⎯ 3 months at 50 °C 
⎯ 3 months at 40 °C 
⎯ 3 months at 30 °C 
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EXAMPLE Calculation of the relationship between bending radius and strain. 
For a pipe with 32 mm outside diameter, the required bending template radius is calculated as follows: 
R = 16 × de = 16 × 32 mm = 512 mm 
Strain of the outer fibre in relation to the neutral axis of the pipe is calculated as follows: 
ε = (R + de)/(R + de/2) − 1 = (17 × de/16,5 × de) − 1 = 0,030 3 = 3,0 %. 
D.4 Test report 
The test report shall include the following: 
⎯ number, type and nominal dimension of the sample;⎯ presence of cracks; 
⎯ duration of the test; 
⎯ any observation made during and after the test; 
⎯ any event able to influence the test results. 
 
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Annex E 
(normative) 
 
Adhesion test 
E.1 Principle 
Adhesion strength should be determined by a peel test according to ISO 17454 that is carried out before and 
after thermal cycling. 
E.2 Sample 
Samples for peel test and for thermal cycling shall be prepared in accordance with ISO 17454 and with this 
part of ISO 17484:2006, Annex J, respectively. All samples shall be prepared from the same pipe. 
E.3 Procedure 
The test is conducted as follows. 
⎯ Carry out a peel test according to ISO 17454 at (23 ± 2) °C. 
⎯ Carry out a thermal cycle test according to Annex J, with a thermal cycle between − 20 °C and + 60 °C. 
The number of cycles is 10. The pipe is to be pressurized. 
⎯ After the thermal cycling, a test sample shall be prepared for the peel test according to ISO 17454. 
⎯ Carry out a peel test according to ISO 17454 at (23 ± 2) °C. The peeling zones should be at the ends and 
centre of the test piece. 
E.4 Test report 
The test report shall include the following: 
⎯ peel strength, expressed in newtons per centimetre; 
⎯ name of the test; 
⎯ number, type and nominal dimension of the sample; 
⎯ nest temperature. 
 
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Annex F 
(normative) 
 
Odour permeability 
F.1 Principle 
A flow with a defined concentration of THT is conveyed through a pipe sample. After a defined period, the 
THT permeability through the pipe wall will be detected by an experienced person. 
NOTE THT is an odorant that is added to the gas for safety reasons. (A customer can detect small gas leakages by 
smelling). THT is the most common type of odorant. 
F.2 Samples 
Each end of a pipe is fitted with a valve. The length of the pipe is such that the distance between the valves is 
250 mm. 
F.3 Procedure 
The test is conducted as follows. 
⎯ An air flow with a THT concentration of 100 mg/m3 at a pressure of 0,1 ± 0,02 MPa (1 ± 0,2 bar) is 
passed through the pipe at a temperature of (23 ± 2) °C. 
⎯ After 60 days of exposure an experienced observer has to detect the presence THT odour. 
F.4 Test report 
The test report shall include the following: 
⎯ detection of THT odor; 
⎯ delamination and leakage; 
⎯ number, type and nominal dimension of the sample; 
⎯ test temperature; 
⎯ duration of the test; 
⎯ any observation made during and after the test; 
⎯ any event able to influence the test results. 
 
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Annex G 
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Resistance to tensile load on joints 
G.1 Principle 
Samples of pipe/fitting joint are subjected to a tensile load force in order to establish the short- and long-term 
resistance to tensile loads. 
G.2 Samples 
A sample consists of a pipe with two end fittings. One fitting shall have a possibility to establish a pressure 
connection. The free length of pipe between the end fittings is 350 mm. 
G.3 Procedure 
G.3.1 Short-term (1 h) test 
The test is conducted as follows. 
⎯ Carry out testing at an ambient temperature of (23 ± 2) °C. 
⎯ Put the test sample in the tensile testing machine. 
⎯ Apply 3 kPa (30 mbar), check it and maintain it up to the completion of the test. 
⎯ Raise the tensile load until the specified value has been attained as given as test parameters in 7.3 in 
such a way that the test piece is pulled at a speed of 0,1 ± 0,05 l/min where l is 350 mm. 
⎯ keep the tensile load constant for 1 h while monitoring the pressure. 
G.3.2 Long-term (800 h) test 
The test is conducted as follows. 
⎯ Carry out testing at an ambient temperature of (23 ± 2) °C. 
⎯ Put the test sample in a constant load apparatus. 
⎯ Apply the load as given in 7.3. 
⎯ Keep the tensile load constant for 800 h while monitoring the pressure. 
⎯ For the short-term test, pressure inside the samples is monitored and any leakage should be recorded 
(location, time of appearance). 
⎯ For the long-term test, pressurize the sample after test period with a pressure of 3 kPa (30 mbar). Check 
the sample for leakage. 
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G.4 Test report 
The test report shall include the following: 
⎯ type of the sample; 
⎯ air pressure (initial pressure, pressure vs. time plotting); 
⎯ any leakage occurring during the phase (time of occurrence, strain/strength at the moment of the leak, 
failure description); 
⎯ any problem during the test able to influence the result of the test. 
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Annex H 
(normative) 
 
Crush test on joints 
H.1 Principle 
Pipe crushing in the vicinity of a pipe joint is considered as critical. In order to determine the resistance to 
crushing, a pipe sample is crushed very close to a pipe joint. After the test a tightness test will be carried out. 
H.2 Samples 
The test sample is made of an end-fitting pipe-end fitting and the joints are made in accordance with the 
manufacturer's instructions. The pipe length is 600 mm. 
H.3 Procedure 
The test is conducted as follows. 
⎯ Perform a tightness test at 3 kPa (30 mbar). 
⎯ Apply a load on a plate (a square with 150-mm sides) positioned close to the fitting (10 mm from the 
insert of the fitting or nut) to obtain a force level of 2 kN (see Figure 1). This can be achieved in a tensile 
testing machine. 
Alternatively, it can be a square with 75-mm sides and a force level of 1 kN. 
Dimensions in millimetres 
 
Figure H.1 — Resistance to crushing close to a fitting test assembly 
⎯ Wait for the strain to be constant. 
⎯ Check the tightness. 
⎯ Perform a visual observation. 
⎯ Measure the pipe diameter and calculate the remaining deformation. 
⎯ Control the test sample on tightness by applying a test pressure of 10 kPa (100 mbar). 
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H.4 Test report 
The test report shall include the following: 
⎯ number, type and nominal dimension of the sample; 
⎯ test temperature; 
⎯ crushing force; 
⎯ duration of the test; 
⎯ any observation made during and after the test; 
⎯ any event able to influence the test results. 
 
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Annex I 
(normative) 
 
Impact resistance test on joints 
I.1 Principle 
The impact-resistance of joints is determined by the impact of a falling striker of defined dimensions and mass 
dropped from a defined height. 
I.2 Pipe samples 
The test sample is made of an end-fitting pipe-coupling pipe-end fitting and the joints are made in accordance 
with the manufacturer instructions. Each pipe length is 1 000 mm. 
I.3 Shape and mass of striker 
The striker shall have a spherical head with a radius of 10 mm and a mass of 5 kg (see Figure I.1). 
Dimensions in millimetres 
 
Figure I.1 — Impact resistance test assembly 
a Impact. 
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I.4 Procedure 
The test is conducted as follows. 
⎯ Each end fitting is fixed on a motionless support. 
⎯ Perform a tightness test at 100 kPa (1 bar). 
⎯ Drop a striker from a height of 600 mm on the pipe close to the fitting (10 mm from the insert of the fitting 
or the nut). 
⎯ Perform a tightness test at 100 kPa (1 bar). 
⎯ Check the sample for leakage by means of a foaming solution. 
I.5 Test report 
The test report shall include the following: 
⎯ leakage; 
⎯ name of the test; 
⎯ number, type and nominal dimension of the sample; 
⎯ test temperature. 
 
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Annex J 
(normative) 
 
Thermal cycling test on joints 
J.1 Principle 
To establish the negative influence of cycles of low and high temperatures, a sample of a pipe with fittings will 
be subjected to a number of thermal cycles. The sample will be pressurized. The leak rate is determined by 
measuring the volume of the sample and by measuring the pressure before and after the test. 
J.2 Samples 
A sample consists of the combination of an end fitting-pipe-coupling-pipe-end fitting. 
J.3 Procedure 
The test is conducted as follows. 
⎯ Fill up the samples with water and measure the water volume; empty the sample. 
⎯ Pressurize the sample under the specified QTP air pressure, close it off so that the pressure level is 
maintained at the right level. 
⎯ Place the samples in an appropriate oven and apply the following cycle N = 10 times while monitoring the 
pressure inside the sample and reporting any leakage appearing. 
⎯ Measure the pressure at ambient temperature after the N cycles are completed; the expansion of the pipe 
shall be taken into account. 
⎯ Calculate the total leak rate with the following equation: 
i f
l
( )P P V
Q
t
−= 
where 
lQ mean leak rate, expressed in bar cubic centimetres per second (atmosphere cubic 
centimetres per second); 
Pf absolute final pressure in the sample, expressed in bars (atmospheres); 
Pi absolute initial pressure in the sample, expressed in bars (atmospheres); 
V sample volume, expressed in cubic centimetres; 
t test duration, expressed in seconds. 
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Dimensions in millimetres 
 
Key 
1 1 cycle 
a Rate of temperature rise is 1°C/min. 
Figure J.1 — Heat cycle layout 
J.4 Test report 
The test report shall include the following: 
⎯ type of sample, DN and volume; 
⎯ type of test; 
⎯ air pressure (initial pressure, pressure vs. time plotting or final pressure if not possible). 
 
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Annex K 
(normative) 
 
Repeated bending test 
K.1 Principle 
Using a special dimensioned mandrel, the resistance to repeat bending is determined of samples from pipe 
fitting assemblies. After the bending procedure the leak tightness is determined. 
K.2 Samples 
The test sample is made of an end fitting-pipe-end fitting under a 3 kPa (30 mbar) test pressure. One 
extremity is fixed, the other is free. 
K.3 Special tools 
A special tool (spring, bending tool) should be used if required by the manufacturer. If not, the samples are 
bent by hand. 
K.4 Procedure 
The test is conducted as follows. 
a) The test sample should be put between two mandrels as shown in Figure K.1. 
b) The mandrel radius is the minimum bend radius, i.e., the pipe radius where the minimum bend radius is 
declared by the manufacturer. The welded seam is on the inside of the bend. 
c) Bend the pipe from position A to position B. The time between positions A and B should be around 10 s. 
Wait half a minute. 
d) Put the pipe back into the position A. 
e) Repeat steps c) and d) 2 times. 
f) Check during the test if disbonding of the layer has occurred. 
g) Peel off the outer layer of the pipe and watch for any damage to or modification of the aluminium layer. 
The pipe may be bent in different positions during examination if this can improve the damage detection. 
Inspect visually for any delamination or disbonding, such as blisters, pitting and notches. 
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Key 
A unbent position 
B bent position 
1 pipe longitudinal axis 
2 air source; pressure sensor plug 
3 end fittings 
4 mandrels 
R bend radius 
D 1 minimum bend radius 
Figure K.1 — Multilayer repeated bending test assembly 
K.5 Test report 
The test report shall include the following: 
⎯ type of sample; 
⎯ air pressure (initial pressure, pressure vs. time plotting); 
⎯ any leakage occurring during the test (time of occurrence, number of bends done, location); 
⎯ any event during the test which could influence the result of the test. 
 
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Plastics piping systems -- Multi-layered pipe systems for indoor gas installations with a maximum operating pressure up to and 
including 5 bar -- Part 1: Specifications for systems
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Systèmes de canalisations en matières plastiques -- Tubes multicouches et leurs assemblages pour une pression maximale de service
inférieure ou égale à 5 bar destinés à l'alimentation en gaz à l'intérieur des bâtiments -- Partie 1: Spécifications pour les systèmes
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ISO/TC 138/SC 4 
Title: 
Plastics pipes and fittings for the supply of gaseous fuels 
Secretariat: 
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Title: Comments on ISO DIS 17484-1 ‘Plastics piping systems – Multi-layered pipe systems for indoor gas installations 
up to and including 5 bar – Part 1: Specifications for systems’ 
Source: ISO/TC 138/SC4 AHG Multi-layer & Barrier 
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Date 
2005-09-15 
Reference number 
ISO/TC 138/SC 4 N 1273 
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 EDITORIAL EDITORIAL EDITORIAL 
FI 1 note 1 Ed Correct the standard number to ISO 18225. 
GB 1 Scope Ed Last sentence, Para 2: Only PE-X will meet this 
temperature range. 
 
 
Note 1– ‘Shall’ can’t be used in a Note but if this is 
considered essential, therefore make the note normative 
text. Change reference to ISO 18255 to ISO 18225. 
 
Note 2 – state ‘PE-RT materials meeting the 
requirements of ISO 4437 are considered to be PE for the 
purposes of this standard.’ 
Add ‘Only PE-X is suitable for the extremes of 
this temperature range.’ 
 
 
Edit and put into normative text as a continuation 
of the 3rd paragraph. 
 
 
 
Edit 
Agreed 
DE 2 Ed ISO/CD 20003 is incorrect Change to ISO/CD 21003 
Agreed 
DE 2 Ed Add ISO/DIS 24033 "Pipes made of raised-
temperature-resistance polyethylene (PE-RT) 
- Effect of time and temperature on the 
expected strength" 
Agreed 
CH 2 Ed Add ISO CD 22391 System Standard PE-RT Agreed 
CH 2 Ed ISO CD 20003 is incorrect Change to ISO CD 21003 Agreed 
GB 2 Ed ISO 3126 has been revised and published in 2004. 
ISO CD 18225 becomes DIS 
 
Amend Agreed 
 3 Ed Check definitions against CD 21003 and DIS 21004 Amend as required Agreed 
 3.1.3 Substitute ‘metallic’ for ‘metal’ Edi Agreed 
FI 3.5.3 Ed Misprint in the clause number. Agreed 
GB 5.2.2 Change ‘continuous’ to ‘continuously’ Edit Agreed 
GB 5.4.1 Table 1 Ed The test parameters for the ‘Thermal stability of the 
outer layer are not clear. Is the option available for both 
materials? . 
Edit, State ‘or at 110C’ Agreed 
GB 5.4.1.1 Ed Notes need to be numbered 
 
Edit Agreed 
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In the first note change ‘elastic’ to ‘viscoelastic’ 
GB 5.4.1.2 The Note Procedure I can only be used for P pipes should 
be normative text 
 
Add sentence to refer to confirmation testing of clause 
5.4.1.4. 
‘This method shall only be used for P-pipes’ 
 
 
‘For details of confirmation testing see clause 
5.4.1.4.’ 
Agreed 
GB 5.4.1.2/3 Titles Ed To make these procedures clear state Procedure ! 
(Calculation method) and Procedure II (Testing method) 
Check text with DIS 21003/4. 
Edit Agreed 
GB 5.4.1.3 The word calculate is ambiguous. Replace ‘calculate’ with ‘determine’ and replace 
‘calculations’ with ‘determination’. 
Agreed 
GB 5.4.1.4 Ed Change ‘conformation’ to ‘confirmation’ 
 
Clarify, this should apply to validate the calculation 
 
Edit Agreed 
IT 5.4.1.4. Ed Change “conformation” in “confirmation” Agreed 
CH 5.5.2 Table 1 Ed PE-RT is not mentioned Change to PE,PE-RT and PEX Agreed 
GB 6.2 Ed Don’t understand referring to ISO 10838 as the reference 
for fitting materials. 
Clarify Agreed 
GB 7.3 Table 5 Subscript 2 should be 1 and the page footnote 
should be inserted as table footnote. Delete s from 
sites at the end of the sentence. 
Edit Agreed 
GB 7.3 Table 4 Ed Fitness for purpose requirements apply to joint 
assemblies rather than pipes in isolation. 
Change table heading to read 'Requirements 
for fitness for purpose of joint assemblies'. 
Agreed 
GB Annex A Ed This is a list of reference standards for pipe. Should a 
separate list for fittings be added? 
Consider Agreed 
CH Annex A Ed PE-RT is not mentioned Add PE-RT and ISO CD 22391-1 Agreed 
GB Annex B B3 BBullet 
point 2 
Ed Correct text Multiply this value by 1,1 (10% expansion) Agreed 
GB Annex B B.2 Ed Delete ‘expanding’ substitute ‘expansion’ Edit Agreed 
GB Annex D Example Ed This should be described as the justification for 
temperature/time test parameters. 
Explain in introductory sentence of this example. Agreed 
CH Annex D D3 Ed PE-RT is not mentioned Change to PE,PE-RT and PEX Agreed 
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GB Annex D D3 Ed Delete PVC-C Edit Agreed 
 GENERAL GENERAL GENERAL 
AT 1 1st Ge Plastics pipes for indoor gas installations are not in 
use in Austria due to certain safety aspects. 
Therefore it does not make sense to "accept" the 
contents of the document with an abstention. 
Merge the document with ISO 18225 and 
abstain from publication of ISO 17484-1 
Noted 
DE 5.4.1.1 Ge Add in the first Note: "Reference lines of PE-
RT can be found in ISO/DIS 24033." 
Agreed 
IT 5.4.1.4 Ge The paragraph meaning is not clear. If all the 
diameters of the similar construction type have to 
be tested for the confirmation test, it is not clear 
which is the scope of what stated in the last 
sentence of the paragraph (“If the SDRm of a 
smaller diameter than the completed tested…….”). 
Moreover, by considering the SDRm, the significant 
parameter for the characterization of a pipe, it’s 
absolutely redundant to test all the diameter of the 
same construction type. 
Change the paragraph as follow: “One 
diameter of the similar construction type, 
excluding the diameter tested in accordance 
with 5.4.1.3 shall be tested in accordance 
with ISO DIS 17456 for confirmation test”. 
Rejected 
All diameters will be 
tested according to ISO 
DIS 17456 
FI General Ge This draft is not yet ready to proceed to FDIS stage 
even if approved by voting. The procedure 
concerning the determination of the long term 
hydrostatic strength especially for M pipes leaves a 
lot of open questions. 
 Noted 
 TECHNICAL TECHNICAL TECHNICAL 
DE 1 Note 2 Te The wording has to be modified. "PE-RT is considered as PE but with specific 
properties concerning hoop stress 
performance (see 5.4.1.1)." 
Agreed 
GB 1 Para 2 Te All polymeric layers should be produced from PE or 
PE-X with the exception of adhesive and barrier 
layers the selection of which should be the 
responsibility of the pipe manufacturer. This would 
Consider modification to specify layer 
materials should be PE or PE-X as 
referenced in Annex A. 
Partially accepted, only for 
stress bearing layers 
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remove the uncertainty regarding which layer is or 
is not stress bearing. 
CH 1 Note 2 Te PE-RT is not PE. The mathematic equation is 
grossly different from ISO 4437 covered PE, in 
particular at temperatures > 40°C. Compared with 
Note 4 that PEX is rated a thermoplastic material its 
either both PE or PE-RT is listed under its ISO 
number in order to avoid discrimination. 
Delete Note 2 andmake reference to ISO CD 
22391- 1 System Standard PE-RT under the 
Normative References. 
Rejected 
No suitable for gas. See 
ISO 23033 
GB 3.1.1 Te All layers with the exception of adhesive and 
barrier layers should be selected from Annex A. 
Modify to require all layers to be selected 
from Annex A list. 
Rejected 
FI 3.3.2 Te The call the term pCD predicted design pressure is 
most confusing. We do not regard it logic at all to 
name this pressure so. To have both a design 
pressure, pD, which shall be marked on the pipe and 
connected to that a somewhat lower predicted 
design pressure is unlucky and will be impossible to 
explain and indicates that there is a real risk of pipe 
failure. 
The evaluation system used for single-layer pipes 
operates with stresses and there the allowed 
pressure (PN, MOP etc) always contains the design 
coefficient applied on the LCL value. So applied on 
such pipes pCD would be clearly above the PN 
value. 
The terminology must be re-considered. Agreed 
Use similar wording 
LTPS to DP 
Take into account Design 
coefficient and 60 C 
CH 3.5 3.5.1,3.5.2 Te To be defined LTHS and LPL values are grossly 
different for PE-RT and PE according to ISO 4437. 
Add ISO 22391 to allow the use of correct 
resin specific data. 
Partially accepted 
ISO 24033 as reference 
FI 3.5.5 Te The term minimum required pressure MRP is also 
confusing even if the definition is OK. A better name 
should be found.. 
 Rejected 
ISO DIS 17456 
GB 4.1 Te What are the bending properties of the pipe and 
how do they relate to the pressure drop other than 
minimum bend radius? 
Clarify. Agreed 
Text will be modified 
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FR 5 Te The use of PE-X fittings should be considered by 
the AHG experts. May be it could be as optional. 
 Agreed 
CH 5.1 5.1.1 Te Polymer shall conform to relevant Product 
Standard, which is not the case for PE-RT under 
ISO 4437. 
Add ISO 22391 Superseded 
GB 5.1.1 Te The use of reference materials listed in Annex A is 
dependent upon the declaration of the manufacturer 
that the layer is stress bearing. It is possible that for 
M pipes the outer layer may be considered non 
stress bearing in terms of resistance to internal 
pressure leaving the selection of layer material from 
outside the list given in Annex A. Low performing 
materials particularly in terms of resistance to slow 
crack growth may therefore be used in applications 
where stresses may be generated by loads other 
than that of internal pressure e.g. installation 
bending stresses and internal manufacturing 
stresses. 
State clearly that all polymeric layer materials 
with the exception of adhesives and barrier 
layer materials shall comply with the 
materials covered by Annex A. 
Partially accepted 
Only stress bearing layers 
GB 5.4.1 Te The UK continues to have serious reservations 
about the use of the calculation method as defined 
in ISO 17456. Until a satisfactory resolution of ISO 
17456 is achieved the calculation method is not 
acceptable for it to be included in a standard for gas 
pipe. 
Remove references to the calculation method 
and focus only on direct measurement of 
resistance to internal pressure as undertaken 
in accordance with ISO 9080. This would also 
align with the approach in ISO 4437. 
Rejected 
Superseded 
CH 5.4.1 Te ISO/DIS 17456 was revised and improved (ISO/DIS 
17456:2004-12 2nd DIS version). 
Delete the lengthy explanation and refer 
directly to ISO 17456: 
“Determination of the long-term hydrostatic 
strength in accordance with ISO 17456.” 
Rejected 
Superseded 
CH 5.4.1.1/5.4.1.2 Te LTHS and LPL data have to be used for calculation 
according to the reference lines of the relevant 
System Standards which is not possible for PE-RT 
on the basis of ISO 4437. Would one do so, it would 
Add ISO CD 22391 as basis for calculations Partially accepted 
Superseded 
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be an abuse of the standard. 
DE 5.4.1.2 Te ISO/DIS 17456 was revised and improved (ISO/DIS 
17456:2004-12 2nd DIS version). Delete the lengthy explanation and refer directly to ISO/DIS 17456: 
“Determination of the long-term hydrostatic 
strength in accordance with ISO/DIS 17456.” 
Rejected 
GB 5.4.4 Te A test conducted at –20 °C will not assess the 
resistance of materials to SCG. Annex E states 
‘notching through the outer layer’ so resistance 
cannot be tested and effectively destroying the 
integrity of the pipe! 
Review and consider the introduction of a 
SCG test on the material of the outer layer. 
The PENT test may be suitable. 
ISO 13480 Cone test 
Bore Ø Bore class 
2,3 X 25 mm 
GB 6.1.1 Te Add ISO 14531-2 for PE-X fittings and ISO 14531-3 for 
Mechanical fittings for PE-X. 
Add reference Agreed 
GB 6.4 Te What is a standardised system? Does this mean to 
enable pipe conforming to this standard to be 
connect to pipe conforming to another relevant 
product standard, eg EN 1555? More information is 
necessary to enable the design of suitable transition 
fittings. 
Clarify Transit to f.i. ISO 7 
system. No standard 
could not be mentioned 
because no world wide 
standardisation is 
available 
GB 7.3 Table 4 – 
tensile load 
Te ISO 10838 relates to mechanical requirements of 
fittings for use with PE gas pipes. It contains a 1 hr 
constant load test at 20 °C and a 500 h constant 
load test at 80 °C (now described in ISO 19899 as a 
stand alone test method). Fittings have to meet one 
minimum load level without leakage. It is not 
necessary to have 7 classes of requirements. In the 
tensile load test, it should be made clear that class 
means diameter class. 
Follow ISO 10838 by removing the 800 h test 
and substituting the 500 h test at 80 °C and 
restrict the specification to 1 strength level. 
Clarify that after testing fittings/joints shall not 
leak. 
Rejected 
New test could be 
considered in a future 
revision. 
GB 7.3 Table 4 – 
Thermal 
cycling 
Te It is noted that leakage is permitted after 10 cycles 
of temperature. This may not be acceptable for 
joints installed within the building. 
Re-assess. Rejected 
No experience 
FI 8.3 Table 5 Te The pipes shall be marked with the pressure class 
pD, but there is nowhere any indication how those 
values shall be chosen. It is not acceptable that 
 Partially accepted 
To be marked with “MOP 
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there can be e.g. pipes of pressure classes pD 4,3; 
7,34; 11,6 etc in the market. 
5 bar” 
GB All annexes Te All annexes should contain a clause detailing the 
principle of the test method described. 
Add principle clause AgreedES All annexes Te There is little experience in some of the tests specified in 
the annexes. More detail would have to occur. 
For example: 
Annex C: Manipulation of the tube for another test after 
the test of condensed is dangerous for the health and 
would have to consider a test alternative. 
Annex E: If a cut a longitudinal notch becomes until the 
aluminium layer it is probable to damage this layer. A cut 
longitudinal notch into the outer layer plastic until a 
depth of 80% would have to be sufficient. 
Annex G: The pressure will diminish due to the thermal 
expansion and to creep particularly in all construction 
only of polymer. How can be calculated this with respect 
to the flight. 
 Noted 
GB Annex B B.3 point 3 Te Measure wall thickness in accordance with ISO 3126 
Spelling ‘points’. 
Edit Agreed 
GB Annex C Te Handling the test piece after the condensate test is 
hazardous. Add a note to this effect. 
Add note Rejected 
Normal laboratory practice 
FR Annex C Te The test specimen, prepared as for the resistance 
to gas constituents, is tested according to a cone 
test, which is not usual. Have we sufficient data to 
be sure that this is not hazardous? 
 Rejected 
DE Annex D Te There are alternative test methods which are 
backed up by ISO/CD 21003-2 and scientific 
literature. Firstly ISO 2578 ( - delivers meaningful 
results for all kind of stabilizer formulations without 
any restriction compared to the method described 
under Annex B) or secondly if a material cannot be 
extruded into single walled pipe, injection moulding 
Add ISO/CD 21003-2:2005-02 (3rd version) 
Annex E "Thermal stability of the outer layer 
of M-pipes” 
Rejected 
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of test tubes can be done to perform an ISO 9080 
as a reliable, accepted method without any 
restriction regarding the stabilizer formulation. The 
method described in Annex D is not appropriate to 
calculation the thermal stability. The requirement 
"no cracks" is not a measure which can be used for 
the extrapolation. 
CH Annex D Te There are alternative test methods which are 
backed up by ISO/CD 21003-2 and scientific 
literature. Firstly ISO 2578 ( - delivers meaningful 
results for all kind of stabilizer formulations without 
any restriction compared to the method described 
under Annex B) or secondly if a material cannot be 
extruded into single walled pipe, injection moulding 
of test tubes can be done to perform an ISO 9080 
as a reliable, accepted method without any 
restriction regarding the stabilizer formulation. The 
method described in Annex D is not appropriate to 
calculation the thermal stability. The requirement 
"no cracks" is not a measure which can be used for 
the extrapolation. 
Add ISO/CD 21003-2:2005-02 (3rd version) 
Annex E "Thermal stability of the the outer 
layer of M-pipes” 
Rejected 
GB Annex E Te How can the notch be cut down to the aluminium layer 
without actually marking it so that a crack is able to 
initiate more easily? 
Consider Accepted 
Will be the cone test ISO 
13480 
FR Annex E Te A notch carried out until the metal layer will 
probably damage it. A notch until 80 % of the 
thickness of the PE layer could be sufficient. 
 idem 
GB Annex G Te Should this be carried out in a fume cupboard or enclosed 
in a secondary pipe to facilitate THT detection. If set up 
in an open laboratory this will be difficult to detect? 
Consider Rejected 
Superseded 
FR Annex K Te The pressure will decrease due to the thermal 
expansion and the creep behaviour of the different 
materials. How is it taken into consideration for the 
verification of the leakage? 
 Note will be incorporated 
GB Annex K Te In an all polymer construction creep will occur causing a 
pressure drop, how is this taken into account. 
Consider Note will be incorporated 
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ES General1 Te The use of fittings of PE-X in agreement with the ISO 
14531-2, It could be an option. 
 Agreed 
Fr General2 Te More details should be given in the Annexes for the 
test methods which are new. 
 Agreed 
BE General3 Te L’utilisation de raccords PE-X en accord avec l’ISO 
14531-2 devrait être une option. 
Il y a peu d’expérience sur certains tests décrits 
dans les annexes. Plus de détails devraient être 
donnés. 
Examples : 
 Agreed 
The application of PEX 
fittings according to ISO 
14531-2 should be an 
option 
BE General4 Annex C Te Manipuler le tube pour un autre test après le test 
« condensate » est hasardeux et une alternative 
devrait être trouvée. 
 Noted 
BE General5 Annex E Te Entailler le tube jusqu’à la couche alu peut 
endommager cette couche. Une entaille au rasoir 
dans la couche polymérique à 80% de l’épaisseur 
devrait être suffisante. 
 Cone test be introduced 
BE General6 Annex G Te La pression diminue du à l’expansion thermique et 
au fluage, en particulier dans le domaine des 
polymères. Comment cela est-il pris en compte 
dans l’évaluation des fuites ? 
 idem 
 
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** General The document should be put on the template properly 
with the right styles used for the various parts. 
 Agreed 
** Foreword There is (at least as yet) no part 2 Agreed 
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** Scope The information in notes 1 and 3 should be put into the 
body of the text. 
 Agreed 
** Clause 2 Please use the most current version of the introductory 
text. titles should be in italics. 
 Agreed 
** Clause 2 ISO 3126 - a new edition may be finalized before this 
document is finalized 
 Agreed 
** Clause 2 18225, 20003 - CD cannot be used as a norm ref. Agreed 
** Clause 2 ISO standards should be listed first then the EN 
standards 
 Agreed 
** Clause 2 EN 549 - date is 1994 Agreed 
** Clause 2 EN 713 - date is 1993 Agreed 
** Clause 2 EN1555-3 - date is 2002 Agreed 
** 3.1.3 definitions should be a single phrase with additional 
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 Agreed 
** 3.2.1, etc. term and symbol or acronym should be on separate lines Agreed 
** 3.2.2 units for defined terms are given in a note Agreed 
** 5.4.1.1 notes in the same subclause should be numbered. Agreed 
** 5.4.1.1 first note: notes cannot contain "may" (a permission) Agreed 
** 5.5.2 should have an introductory sentence. Agreed 
** 6.3 note cannot contain a requirement (=shall) Agreed 
** D.4 example the comma, not the period, is used as the decimal 
separator 
 Agreed 
** Figure K.1 Some parts the letters below the line have been 
truncated: e.g. pipe, fittings 
 Agreed

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