Reference number
ISO/TS 16486-8:2022
ISO/TS 16486-8:2022
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Technical Specification
ISO/TS 16486-8:2022
Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels — Unplasticized polyamide (PA-U) piping systems with fusion jointing and mechanical jointing — Part 8: Training and assessment of fusion operators
Edition 1
2022-09
2022-09
Technical Specification
Abstract
This document specifies the training, assessment and approval of fusion operators, with the aim of establishing and maintaining their competency in the construction of unplasticized polyamide (PA-U) piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels in accordance with ISO 16486‑6. 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.
