Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
Date when the measure came into force: 12 April 2013
Publication where the measure is specified: Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 17 of 12th April 2013
Regulation where the measure is specified: US 945-2:2012, Pre-insulated flexible pipe systems – Part 2: Non bonded system with plastic service pipes — Requirements and methods of test
Country/Region applying the measure: Uganda
Description of the measure: This Uganda Standard specifies the quality requirements for flexible, pre-insulated, direct buried district heating pipes with plastic service pipes and no bonding between the layers of the pipes. This standard is valid for maximum operating temperatures of 95 °C and maximum operating pressures up to 10 bar for a design lifetime of at least 30 years. This standard does not cover surveillance systems.
Reference of the measure: US 945-2:2012
Measure also domestic: Yes

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