NSAI is hosting a public consultation for the review of I.S. 166:1972 Concrete surface water pipes - Have your say
NSAI has launched the public consultation for the review of I.S. 166:1972 – Concrete surface water pipes.
Public consultation period: From 14/02/2022 until 14/03/2022, inclusive.
The scope of the standard:
This standard applies to unreinforced concrete cylindrical pipes and fittings with ogee joints for the conveyance of surface water when laid in trenches or ditches where there is no possibility of any excessive backfill or traffic load and where leakage at the joints is desired or is of no consequence
Content of the draft:
The draft contains the following sections:
Section 1 Scope
Section 2 Definitions
Section 3 Cement
Section 4 Aggregate
Section 5 Concrete
Section 6 Protection from frost
Section 7 Moulds, method of manufacturing and curing
Section 8 Lengths
Section 9 Internal diameter
Section 10 Deviation from straightness
Section 11 Ogee Ends
Section 12 Angles of fittings
Section 13 Construction of Junctions
Section 14 Crushing test
Section 15 Hydraulic test
Section 16 Manufacturer's tests
Section 17 Samples for testing and compliance with test requirements
Section 18 Marking
Section 19 Cost of tests
Section 20 Facilities for sampling and testing
View the draft and submit comments:
All interested parties are invited to comment on the revision of the standard [I.S. 166:1972] through the NSAI “Your Standards Your Say” (YSYS) forum:
