ISO/PWI TS 19480

Polyethylene pipes and fittings for the supply of gaseous fuels or water — Training and assessment of fusion operators

Scope

This Technical Specification specifies the training, assessment and approval of fusion operators, with the aim of establishing and maintaining their competency in the construction of polyethylene (PE) piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels in accordance with ISO/TS 10839, for the supply of water, or in the construction of such systems used in other pressure applications. It covers the butt fusion and electrofusion fusion jointing techniques and considers both the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for making high-quality fusion joints.