DET NORSKE VERITAS
TYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATE

CERTIFICATE NO. K-1954

This Certificate consists of 3 pages

This is to certify that the

Plastic Pipes, Thermoplastic

332.31

with type designation(s)

Geberit HDPE pipe

Manufactured by

Geberit International AG
(at Deriplast Spa, Villadose, Italy)

Jona, Switzerland

is found to comply with

Det Norske Veritas' Rules for Classification of Ships

Det Norske Veritas' Type Approval Program for Thermoplastic Piping, preliminary

Application

Non-essential sanitary and drainage systems up to 1 bar and 20°C. The piping system is non-conductive, not for installation in gas hazardous area. The Fire Endurance and Flame Spread characteristic of the piping system has not been determined.

Place and date				This Certificate is valid until
Høvik, 2000-11-28				2004-06-30
for Det Norske Veritas AS
	John Olav Nøkleby		Local Office		Gisle Hersvik
Head of Section			DNV Venice	Surveyor

Product description

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe in the following diameters: 32, 40, 50, 56, 63, 75, 90, 110,125, 160 mm.

Pipes to be joined with Geberit HDPE fittings, ref. separate Type Approval Certificate issued to Geberit International AG.

Application/Limitation

Non-essential sanitary and drainage systems up to 1 bar and 20_C.

The piping system is non-conductive, not for installation in gas hazardous area.

The Fire Endurance and Flame Spread characteristic of the piping system has not been determined.

The following limitations apply:

Maximum allowable pressure as a function of operating temperature.
Operating temperature	20_C	30_C	40_C
Max. allowable pressure	1.0 bar	0.8 bar	0.5 bar

Maximum diameter as a function of external pressure.
External pressure	1.0 bar	0.8 bar	0.5 bar
Diameter range	32 - 50 mm	32 -65 mm	32 -160 mm

Type Approval documentation

Tests carried out

Type Testing as per Type Approval documentation.

Marking of product

Piping will be marked with: "Geberit PE 80 IMO 1 bar 20_"

Certificate Retention Survey

The scope of the Retention/Renewal Survey is to verify that the conditions stipulated for the Type Approval is complied with and that no alterations are made to the product design or choice of materials.

Survey to be performed after two (2) years (Certificate Retention Survey) and at renewal after four (4) years (Certificate Renewal Survey).

The main elements of the survey are:

· Ensure that Type Approval documentation is available.

· Review design, materials, production process, and performance with respect to possible changes, in order to ensure compliance with Type Approval documentation and/or referenced material specifications.

· Ensure traceability between manufacturer's product marking and the DNV Type Approval Certificate.

END OF CERTIFICATE

Notice: This Certificate is subject to terms and conditions overleaf. Any significant change in design or construction may render this Certificate invalid.