Metallic industrial piping

BSI publishes the BS EN 13480 series of standards; this specifies the requirements for industrial piping systems and supports, including safety systems, made of metallic materials (but initially restricted to steel) with a view to ensure safe operation

The BS EN 13480 series is applicable to metallic piping above ground, ducted or buried, irrespective of pressure.

Key publications

BS EN 13480-1:2002
Metallic industrial piping. General

PD CEN/TR 15545:2006
Guide to the use of EN 545

BS EN 545:2006
Ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints for water pipelines. Requirements and test methods

BS EN 14901:2006
Ductile iron pipes, fittings and accessories. Epoxy coating (heavy duty) of ductile iron fittings and accessories. Requirements and test methods

BS EN 1124-4:2005
Pipes and fittings of longitudinally welded stainless steel pipes with spigot and socket for waste water systems Components for vacuum drainage systems and for drainage systems on ships