This part of this European Standard applies to lifting plants for faecal-free wastewater in buildings and sites. It specifies methods for drainage of locations below flood level to prevent any backflow of wastewater into the building. This part of this European Standard contains general requirements, basic construction and testing principles, together with information on materials and conformity evaluation. Construction and testing requirements for non-return valves used in effluent lifting plants are given in EN 12050-4.
NOTE For pumping installations for drain and sewer systems see also EN 752-6.