The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has announced some technical regulations updates regarding Building and Construction materials
On 22nd January SASO has notified Cotecna of the addition of 4 standards to the Part 5 of the Building and construction materials technical regulation (Pipes used in water, electricity and gas piping networks)
Please find below the list of these amended regulations:
| Standard title | Standard no. |
| Standard specification for plastic pipes made of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (SDR-PR) (CPVC) | SASO ASTM F442M |
| Industrial valves - Gate valves made of copper alloy | SASO EN 12288 |
| Building valves - Stop valves made of copper ingots for drinking water supply in the Building - Tests and requirements | SASO EN 1213 |
| Building Valves - Ball Valves made of Copper ingots and Stainless Steel for Drinking Water Supply in the Building - Tests and Requirements | SASO EN 13828 |
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