What is BS EN 13480‑5 – Metallic industrial piping about?
BS EN 13480 is a European standard that discusses metallic industrial piping. The metallic pipe is intended to guarantee the security and the perfect water tightness of the industrial equipment.
BS EN 13480‑5 is the fifth series of European standards that discusses the inspection and testing of metallic industrial piping. BS EN 13480‑5 specifies the requirements for inspection and testing of industrial piping as defined in EN 13480-1:2017 to be performed on individual spools or piping systems, including supports, designed by EN 13480-3:2017 and EN 13480-6:2017 (if applicable), and fabricated and installed by EN 13480-4:2017.
Who is BS EN 13480-5 – Metallic industrial piping for?
BS EN 13480-5 on metallic industrial piping is applicable to:
- Manufacture of metallic pipe for industries
- Quality testing companies
- Suppliers and dealers for metallic pipes
Why should you use BS EN 13480-5 – Metallic industrial pipe?
Metallic piping can resist a wide range of different temperatures and pressures as can be the case when using heat exchangers or boilers. The accessories which are used to put together the metallic pipes are intended to guarantee the security and the perfect water tightness of the industrial equipment.
BS EN 13480-5 navigates you through the procedures involved in inspection and testing in which the manufacturer is responsible for the fabrication and the installation, even if the work is sub-contracted to other fabricators and/or installers. The fabricator and/or installer is responsible for carrying out the inspection and testing including subcontracted non-destructive testing (NDT) specified in BS EN 13480-5 Standard, for all piping.
BS EN 13480-5 describes the in-process inspection and testing where the testing and inspection is carried out by personnel qualified for the method used. European standards, specifications or written procedures are available to all testing personnel and inspectors which are prior to the testing and/or inspection.
As a user of BS EN 13480-5, you can Implement concrete guidance provided regarding the inspection and testing of metallic industrial piping in order to ensure the product meets and exceeds the quality requirements.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 13480‑5:2017+A1:2019 supersedes BS EN 13480-5:2017, which is withdrawn.