US 945-1:2012, Pre-insulated flexible pipe systems — Part.1: Classification, general requirements and methods of test

This Uganda Standard specifies the classification, general requirements and 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.

Source of regulation

The Uganda National Bureau of standards 

Publication of regulation

Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 17 of 12th April 2013 

Date of implementation

12 April 2013 

Regulation file