What is BS EN 13952- Filling operations for LPG cylinders about?
BS EN 13952 specifies the requirements for the operation of a cylinder filling plant to ensure that the filling of transportable refillable LPG cylinders is carried out in a controlled and safe manner.
BS EN 13952 is applicable to the filling of cylinders complying with RID/ADR and also to existing non-RID/ADR cylinder populations.
BS EN 13952 is applicable to the following:
- Welded and brazed steel LPG cylinders with a specified minimum wall
- Welded steel LPG cylinders without a specified minimum wall thickness
- Welded aluminum LPG cylinders
- Composite LPG cylinders
- Over-molded cylinders (OMC)
Who is BS EN 13952- Filling operations for LPG cylinders for?
BS EN 13952 on filling operations for LPG cylinders is useful for:
- LPG cylinder manufacturer
- LPG fuel refiller
- LPG cylinder transporter
- LPG distributer
Why should you use BS EN 13952- Filling operations for LPG cylinders?
BS EN 13952 guidance refers to the handling of hazardous substances and provides procedures that may be injurious to health if adequate precautions are not taken. BS EN 13952 guidance refers only to operational requirements to you and does not absolve the operator from legal obligations relating to health and safety at any stage. The drafting of BS EN 13952 that the execution of its provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced people.
BS EN 13952 specification provides guidance on the environmental aspects to be considered regarding equipment and accessories produced for the LPG industry and the following is addressed:
- Design
- Manufacture
- Packaging
- Use and operation
- Disposal
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 13952:2017 supersedes BS EN 13952:2003. BS EN 13952:2017 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 13952:2003. These include:
- Definitions
- General alignment with EN 1439
- General updating and modifications to Clause 4 with special emphasis on training requirements and competence