SR EN 13598-2:2020

This document specifies the definitions and requirements for unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) manholes and inspection chambers intended for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage systems up to a maximum depth of 6 m from ground level to the invert of the manhole or inspection chamber. This document covers manholes and inspection chambers, with bases having a flow channel, and their joints to the piping system. Manholes and inspection chambers are intended to be used in pedestrian or vehicular traffic areas outside the building structure. NOTE 1 The intended use in underground installation outside the building structure is reflected in the marking of products by the application area code "U". NOTE 2 Products complying with this document can also be used in non-traffic areas. NOTE 3 Products complying with this standard can be installed in underground applications without additional static calculation. NOTE 4 Shallow chambers are specified in EN 13598-1 [1]. Manholes and inspection chambers complying with EN 13598-2 are