This European Standard describes the specific functional recommendations for polyethylene (PE) pipelines in addition to the general functional recommendations of prEN 12007-1 for: a) a maximum operating pressure (MOP) up to and including 10 bar; b) an operating temperature between -20 °C and +40 °C. This European Standard specifies common basic principles for gas supply systems. Users of this European Standard should be aware that more detailed national standards and/or codes of practice can exist in the CEN member countries. This European Standard is intended to be applied in association with these national standards and/or codes of practice setting out the above mentioned basic principles.