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Standards [CURRENT]

DIN EN 13160-1
Leak detection systems - Part 1: General Principles; German version EN 13160-1:2016

Title (German)

Leckanzeigesysteme - Teil 1: Allgemeine Grundsätze; Deutsche Fassung EN 13160-1:2016

Overview

This standard specifies the general principles for leak detection systems for use with double-skin, single-skin, underground or above ground tanks and pipework designed for water polluting fluids. This part supports parts 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 of EN 13160 prepared under mandate M/131 "Piping, tanks and accessories not in contact with water intended for human consumption" under Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2011 laying down harmonized conditions for the marketing of construction products. The standard differs from EN 13160-1:2003-09 as follows: a) new definition for class IV C included; b) requirements regarding electromagnetic compatibility included; c) requirements for the different classes moved to the part of the respective class. The standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 393/WG 2 "Leak detecting devices for tanks and pipes" (secretariat: DIN, Germany). The German committee involved in the preparation of the standard was Working Committee NA 104-02-03 AA "Leckanzeigegeräte" ("Leak detection devices") at DIN Standards Committee Tank Installations (NATank).

Document: references other documents

Responsible national committee

NA 104-02-03 AA - Leak detection systems  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 393/WG 2 - Leak detecting devices for tanks and pipes  

Edition 2016-12
Original language German
Translation English
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