This document specifies the requirements for design, specification, type testing and production testing and inspection for dedicated LPGself-closing cylinder valves for use with and directly connected to transportable refillable LPG cylinders.

It also includes requirements for associated equipment for vapour and liquid service. Bursting discs and/or fusible plugs are not covered in this document.

Annex A identifies requirements for production testing and inspection.

This document excludes other LPG cylinder devices which are not an integral part of the dedicated self-closing cylinder valve.

This document does not apply to cylinder valves for fixed automotive installations and ball valves.