1 Scope
This document specifies the requirements for the installation of liquefied petroleum
gas systems for habitation purposes in leisure accommodation vehicles and for
accommodation purposes in other vehicles.
It details health and safety requirements on:
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— the selection of materials;
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— components and appliances;
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— design considerations;
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— tightness testing of installations;
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— the contents of the user's handbook.
This document only covers installations supplied with 3rd family gases (LPG).
It does not cover:
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— water connections or electrical power supplies to the appliance(s);
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— portable appliances, incorporating their own LPG supply;
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— the installation of LPG appliances to be used for commercial purposes;
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— LPG
installations on boats;
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— LPG supply equipment and LPG appliances separate from and
external to the body of the vehicle.
This document covers LPG
tanks fulfilling the requirements of the Pressure Equipment
Directive (2014/68/EU).
Attention is drawn to the Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU) for any parts of
the installation operating above 0,5 bar.