This Malaysian Standard specifies the characteristics of fittings for crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) piping systems intended to be used for hot and cold water installations within buildings for the conveyance of water, whether or not intended for human consumption (domestic systems), and for heating systems, under design pressures and temperatures appropriate to the class of application (see Table 1 of MS 1736: Part 1).
This standard covers a range of service conditions (application classes) and design pressure classes.
NOTE. 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 regulations and installation practices or codes.
It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this standard.
In conjunction with the other parts of MS 1736, it is applicable to fittings made from crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) and to fittings m