This British Standard specifies the material, appearance, dimensions and physical requirements for unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) soil and ventilating pipes of 82.4 mm minimum mean outside diameter, fittings of size 82.4 mm and other sizes of accessories, including coated metal fittings. It also specifies jointing materials for use in above-ground drainage systems of application area B (see BS EN 1329-1:2000) intended to convey domestic effluents and surface rainwater.