Specifications and Standards

BS7619 – Extruded cellular unplasticized PVC (PVC-UE) profiles.

BS EN 13245-2 – PVC-U Profiles and PVC-UE Profiles for internal and external wall and ceiling finishes.

Both the Roof Trim and Cladding Systems have been assessed and achieved Agrément Certification as follows:

FloPlast PVC-UE Roofline Systems: BBA Agrément Certificate 00/3771
FloPlast White PVC-UE Cladding System: BBA Agrément Certificate 00/3772

Fire Behaviour / Performance

FloPlast PVC-UE Roofline Systems
Certification Number 3771 – when tested in accordance with BS 476-7 the multi-purpose board achieved a Class 2Y surface spread of flame rating; all other boards are expected to be similar, except the hollow soffit which achieved a Class 1Y rating.

FloPlast White PVC-UE Cladding System
Certification Number 3772 – the system achieved a reaction to fire classification of D – s3, d2/(AHM) to BS EN 13501.

Foiled Products

The Renolit foil applied to FloPlast’s cladding, boards, or hollow soffit systems has been tested and achieved the following fire rating:
When tested in accordance with DIN4012-B2 and DIN EN ISO 13501-1, the requirements according to RAL-GZ716/1 Section I Part 7 are fully met.
All base products retaining the already published fire ratings.

BSI Kitemark number: KM 501316 – BS EN 607, BS EN 12200 and BS EN 1462 Plastic rainwater, piping and guttering systems for above ground use – Unplasticized poly vinyl chloride (PVC-U) (with the exception of Miniflo and “Cast iron” Style)

BS EN 607 – Eaves gutter fittings of PVC-U

BS EN 1462 – Brackets for eaves gutters

BS EN 12200 – Plastic rainwater piping systems for above ground external use – Unplasticized poly vinyl chloride (PVC-U)

BS EN 1329 –Unplasticized poly vinyl chloride (PVC-U). Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system.
Kitemark: KM 563460

BS 4514 – Unplasticized PVC soil and ventilating pipes of 82.4 mm minimum mean outside diameter and fittings and accessories of 82.4 mm and of other sizes. Specification

BS EN 1453 – Plastics piping systems for soil and waste discharge (low and high temperature) within the building structure.
Kitemark: KM 572701-Structured Wall Pipe

BS EN 681 – Elastomeric seals. Material requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications. Part 1 vulcanised rubber.

Standards/Quality Control

FloPlast operates quality and environment management systems which have been assessed by BSI and complies with the requirements of both BS EN ISO 9001:2015 Certificate No. FM 501414 and BS EN ISO 14001:2015 Certificate No. EMS 538445

All products are subject to continuous quality control procedures and products manufactured to British Standard Specifications are marked accordingly.

BS EN 12380 Air Admittance Valves
Kitemark: KM 512471

BS EN 1455-1 – Plastic piping systems for soil and waste DISCHARGE (low and high temperature) within the building structure – ABS.
Kitemark: KM 548614-ABS Solvent Weld

BS5255 – Thermoplastic waste pipe and fittings.

BS EN 1329 – Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U). Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system.
Kitemark: KM 544331/KM 563460

BS EN 1453 – Plastics piping systems for soil and waste discharge (low and high temperature) within the building structure.
Kitemark: KM 572704 – Structured Wall Pipe

BS 4514: 2001 – Unplasticized PVC soil and ventilating pipes of 82.4 mm minimum mean outside diameter, and fittings and accessories of 82.4 mm and of other sizes. Specification

BS EN 1451-1 – Plastic piping systems for soil and waste DISCHARGE (low and high temperature) within the building structure – Polypropylene (PP). Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system.

BS EN 5254 – Specification for polypropylene waste pipe and fittings (external diameter 34.6 mm, 41.0 mm and 54.1 mm)

BS EN 274-1 – Waste fittings for sanitary appliances. Requirements

BS 5627 – Specification for plastics connectors for use with horizontal outlet vitreous china WC pans

BS EN 14680 – Adhesives for non-pressure thermoplastic piping systems. Specifications

BS EN 681 – Elastomeric seals. Material requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications. Part 1 vulcanised rubber

BS EN 1366-3 – Fire resistant tests on service installations – Penetration seals (Fire Collars).

BS EN 1401-1 – Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage. Unplasticized poly(vinylchloride) (PVC-U). Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system
Kitemark: KM544332 / LM563461

BS EN 13476-2 – Plastic piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage. Structured-wall piping systems of unplastisized poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE).
Kitemark: KM563462

BS 4660 – Thermoplastics ancillary fittings of nominal sizes 110 and 160 for below ground gravity drainage and sewerage

BS EN 14680 – Adhesives for non-pressure thermoplastic piping systems. KM 51564

BS EN 681-1– Elastomeric seals. Material requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications. Part 1 vulcanised rubber

BS EN 124-1 – Gully tops and manhole tops for vehicular and pedestrian areas. Definitions, classifications, general principles of design, performance requirements and test methods.

BS EN 124-6 – Gully tops and manhole tops for vehicular and pedestrian areas. Gully tops and Manholes made from polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE) or plasticised poly (polychloride) (PVC-U).

BS EN 13598-1 – Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage- unplastisized poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE). Specifications for ancillary fittings including shallow inspection chambers

BS EN 13598-2 – Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage- unplastisized poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE). Specifications for manholes and inspection chambers

BS EN 1433 – Drainage channels for vehicular and pedestrian areas-Classification, design and testing requirements, marking and evaluation of conformity.

MDPE Pipe

BS EN 12201 – 2 Plastic piping systems for water supply. Polyethylene (PE) Kitemark: KM82327

Kitemarked and KIWA approved

MDPE Fittings

BS EN 12201 – 3 Plastic piping systems for water supply – Polyethylene (PE) Fittings WRAS Approved 1707399.

Body, nut, thrust ring are manufactured from Polypropylene (PP-B) material. For coloured nuts, top UV resistant master-batch is used.

Grip rings are manufactured from copolymer Polyacetal resin (POM), white colour.

Conical gaskets manufactured from NBR or EPDM rubber 70sh, black colour.

Reinforcement rings for female threads > =1 ½ Stainless Steel AISI430.

WRAS and KIWA approved.

The materials used in the FloFit systems are detailed and accepted on the WRAS approved materials register for use in all domestic installations throughout the UK’s regional water authorities.

The system comprises of Acetal copolymer fittings, manufactured in accordance to BS 7291. Parts 1, 2, & 3

The FloFit fittings have additionally been tested and meet the requirements of WRAS.
Approval No. 1711714

FloFit PE-X pipe is kitemarked and conforms to BS 7291 parts 1, and 3, Class S
License No. KM36801

FloFit pipe is also a WRAS approved product.
Approval No. 1507558

The FloFit range has been tested by “The Water Quality Centre” and complies with the recommendations of BS6920 – Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water for human consumption, with regard to its effect on the water quality.

FloFit PE-X pipe provides a flexible, lightweight and low noise plumbing system.

The system is available in 10mm, 15mm and 22mm diameter compatible with all plastic plumbing systems conforming to BS 7291 and copper pipe to BS EN 1057.

FloFit fittings should not be fitted or installed on stainless steel pipes, chrome plated copper tube or plain brass spigot ended fittings.