| 01 | Pipe standard | GB/T 15558.1-2015 specifies requirements for polyethylene pipes used in gaseous-fuel supply systems. | Confirm the exact standard and edition stated on product documentation and certificates. |
| 02 | Fittings standard | GB/T 15558.2-2015 covers polyethylene fittings for gaseous-fuel supply systems. | Check that the proposed fittings are suitable for the pipe material, dimensions, and joining method. |
| 03 | PE100 material classification | PE100 has a minimum required strength (MRS) of 10 MPa under the applicable material-classification system. | Request material identification and supporting test documentation for the supplied production batch. |
| 04 | PE80 material classification | PE80 has an MRS of 8 MPa under the applicable material-classification system. | Confirm that the selected material class matches the project design and applicable local requirements. |
| 05 | SDR and pressure rating | For PE100 at 20°C, SDR11 corresponds to a nominal pressure rating of 1.0 MPa when a design coefficient of 2.0 is applied. | Verify the pressure class, design coefficient, operating temperature, and project-specific design rules. |
| 06 | Higher SDR comparison | Using the same PE100 material and design coefficient, SDR17 corresponds to a nominal pressure rating of 0.625 MPa at 20°C. | Compare the marked SDR and pressure rating with the approved system design; do not infer suitability from SDR alone. |
| 07 | Dimensions and tolerances | Pipe dimensions and tolerances are specified by the applicable product standard and depend on nominal outside diameter and wall thickness. | Check measured dimensions, dimensional markings, and consistency with the purchase specification. |
| 08 | Joining compatibility | PE gas systems commonly use butt fusion or electrofusion; joining procedures must be appropriate for the pipe and fittings. | Review approved procedures, equipment calibration records, operator qualifications, and joint inspection records. |
| 09 | Quality and batch traceability | Traceable production records help link a pipe to its material, manufacturing batch, and inspection results. | Request legible pipe markings, batch records, inspection documents, and a process for handling nonconforming products. |
| 10 | Type testing and compliance evidence | Compliance should be established against the standards and regulatory requirements applicable to the intended market and project. | Validate certificate scope, issuing body, product range, validity, and independent test reports before procurement. |