BS EN 1555-2:2025 - Polyethylene (PE) Pipes for Gaseous Fuels

Introducing the BS EN 1555-2:2025, the definitive standard for Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels using Polyethylene (PE) Pipes. This comprehensive document is essential for professionals in the field of gas supply and piping systems, providing the latest guidelines and specifications to ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability in the transport of gaseous fuels.

Key Features and Benefits

The BS EN 1555-2:2025 standard is meticulously crafted to address the needs of modern piping systems. Here are some of the key features and benefits:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Spanning 36 pages, this standard offers an in-depth exploration of polyethylene piping systems, ensuring you have all the information you need at your fingertips.
• Up-to-Date Information: Released on October 9, 2025, this standard reflects the most current practices and technological advancements in the industry.
• International Recognition: As a BS EN standard, it is recognized and respected across Europe and beyond, ensuring compliance with international norms.
• Enhanced Safety: By adhering to this standard, you can significantly enhance the safety of your gas supply systems, minimizing risks associated with gas leaks and other hazards.
• Efficiency and Reliability: The guidelines provided help in designing systems that are not only efficient but also reliable, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.

Technical Specifications

The BS EN 1555-2:2025 standard is identified by the following technical specifications:

• Standard Number: BS EN 1555-2:2025
• Pages: 36
• Release Date: October 9, 2025
• ISBN: 978 0 539 31207 2
• Status: Standard

Why Choose Polyethylene (PE) Pipes?

Polyethylene (PE) pipes are increasingly becoming the material of choice for gas supply systems due to their numerous advantages:

• Durability: PE pipes are known for their long lifespan and resistance to corrosion, making them ideal for underground installations.
• Flexibility: The flexibility of PE pipes allows for easy installation and the ability to withstand ground movements without cracking.
• Cost-Effectiveness: With lower installation and maintenance costs, PE pipes offer a cost-effective solution for gas supply systems.
• Environmental Friendliness: PE pipes are recyclable and have a lower environmental impact compared to traditional materials.

Applications

The BS EN 1555-2:2025 standard is applicable to a wide range of gas supply applications, including:

• Residential gas supply systems
• Commercial and industrial gas distribution networks
• Municipal gas infrastructure projects
• Specialized applications requiring high safety standards

Conclusion

In the ever-evolving field of gas supply, staying updated with the latest standards is crucial. The BS EN 1555-2:2025 provides the essential guidelines and specifications needed to ensure your piping systems are safe, efficient, and compliant with international standards. Whether you are an engineer, contractor, or supplier, this standard is an invaluable resource that will help you achieve excellence in your projects.

Invest in the future of your gas supply systems with the BS EN 1555-2:2025 standard and experience the benefits of cutting-edge technology and best practices in the industry.

BS EN 1555-2:2025

This standard BS EN 1555-2:2025 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels — Polyethylene (PE) is classified in these ICS categories:

• 23.040.20 Plastics pipes
• 91.140.40 Gas supply systems

This document specifies the characteristics of pipes made from polyethylene (PE) for piping systems in the field of the supply of gaseous fuels. NOTE 1 Additional information related to the installation of PE 100-RC systems is given in EN 1555-1:2025, Annex A. NOTE 2 Additional information about the suitability of PE pipe systems for hydrogen and its admixtures is given in EN 1555-1:2025, Annex B. It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this document. In conjunction with EN 1555-1, EN 1555-3, EN 1555-4 and EN 1555-5, this document is applicable to PE pipes, fittings and valves, their joints, and joints with components of PE and other materials intended to be used under the following conditions: a) a maximum operating pressure, MOP, up to and including 10 bar at a design reference temperature of 20 °C; b) an operating temperature between −20 °C and 40 °C. For operating temperatures between 20 °C and 40 °C derating coefficients are specified in EN 1555-5. The EN 1555 series covers a range of MOPs and gives requirements concerning colours. This document is applicable to three types of pipe: - PE pipes (outside diameter, dn) including any identification stripes; - PE pipes with co-extruded layers on either or both the outside and/or inside of the pipe (total outside diameter, dn) as specified in Annex A, where all PE layers have the same MRS rating; - PE pipes (outside diameter, dn) with a peelable and contiguous thermoplastics additional layer on the outside of the pipe (”coated pipe”) as specified in Annex B. It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selections from these aspects, taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national guidance or regulations and installation practices or codes.