What is BS EN 13480‑4 - Fabrication and installation of metallic piping systems about?
BS EN 13480 is a series of European standards on industrial piping and pipelines systems discussing piping fabrication and installations.
BS EN 13480‑4 is the fourth part of the BS EN 13480 series of documents that specifies the requirements for fabrication and installation of piping systems, including supports, designed in accordance with EN 13480‐3:2017.
Who is BS EN 13480‑4 - Fabrication and installation of metallic piping systems for?
BS EN 13480‑4 on industrial piping is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of pipeline components and pipelines
- Personnel of industrial pipework systems
- Manufacturers and suppliers of metals
Why should you use BS EN 13480‑4 - Fabrication and installation of metallic piping systems?
BS EN 13480‑4 navigates you through the requirements on fabricators and installers of piping and supports as well as requirements for fabrication and installation.
Cutting and bevelling by machining permitted for all materials are provided in BS EN 13480‑4 for welding.
The procedure for bending can be qualified in accordance with BS EN 13480‑4 providing the optimal range for the longitudinal weld at bending.
BS EN 13480‑4 provides heat treatment after cold forming and hot forming of pipes as well as the installation of piping and welding procedure specifications.
To provide clear identification of piping or a piping section, the piping as installed are to be marked by painting, lettering, tagging etc as given in BS EN 13480‑4.
Furthermore, BS EN 13480‑4 leads you through the fabrication and installations of the metallic industrial piping to maintain the pipeline system integrity, proper functioning of each item, and minimize accidents that ensure enhanced performance and reliability of pipelines. It is required to ensure maximum quality of work during pipe fabrication.