2. Getting involved
3. Standards Committees
4. DKE

DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE

Overview

This International Standard specifies the requirements and tests for permanently installed liquefied petroleum gas LPG systems and LPG burning appliances on small craft of up to 24 m length of hull. It does not cover devices used for LPG-fuelled propulsion engines or LPG-driven generators. This European standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential Requirements of the New Approach Directive 94/25/EC as amended by Directive 2003/44/EC. This standard specifies the relevant requirements of the aforementioned Directive for recreational craft in Annex 1, Subclause 5.5, Gas system, and 5.6.1, fire protection and 2.5, Owner's manual. It provides legal certainty for manufacturers and buyers of boats by providing the highest presumption of conformity with the relevant part of the legal requirements. The committee responsible for this standard is NA 132-08-01-16 AK "ISO/TC 188/WG 16 Flüssiggasanlagen" ("LPG systems") at DIN.

Document: references other documents

Responsible national committee

NA 132-08-01 AA - Small Craft  

Responsible european committee

CEN/BT - BT Technical Board  

Responsible international committee

ISO/TC 188 - Small craft