Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B82: Testing requirement
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 945-1:2012, Pre-insulated flexible pipe systems — Part.1: Classification, general requirements and methods of test
Country/Region applying the measure: Uganda
Description of the measure: This Uganda Standard specifies the methods of test for flexible, pre-insulated, directly buried district heating pipe systems. Depending on the pipe assembly, this standard can be used for maximum operating temperatures of 95 °C to 140 °C and operating pressures of 6 bar to 25 bar. The pipe systems are designed for a lifetime of 30 years. For pipe systems with plastic service pipes, the respective temperature profiles are defined in US 945-2.
Reference of the measure: US 945-1:2012
Measure also domestic: Yes

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