Overview

This standard gives requirements and the corresponding test/assessment methods applicable to leak detection kits (leak detector) based on the measurement of pressure change. Leak detection kits are intended to be used with double skin, underground or above ground, pressurized or non-pressurized, tanks or pipework designed for water polluting liquids/fluids. The kits are usually composed of: - measuring device; - evaluation device; - alarm device; - pressure generator; - pressure relief device; - liquid stop device; - condensate trap. This standard differs from DIN EN 13160-2:2003-09 as follows: a) requirements from Part 1 have been adopted; b) new structure - technical requirements for the components divided (pressure device, evaluation device, and alarm device); c) the technical requirements have been revised. This standard has been prepared under mandate M/131 "Piping, tanks and accessories not in contact with water intended for human consumption" under Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2011 laying down harmonized conditions for the marketing of construction products. The standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 393/WG 2 "Leak detecting devices for tanks and pipes" (secretariat: DIN, Germany). The German committee involved in the preparation of the standard was Working Committee NA 104-02-03 AA "Leckanzeigegeräte" ("Leak detection devices") at DIN Standards Committee Tank Installations (NATank).

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Responsible national committee

NA 104-02-03 AA - Leak detection systems  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 393/WG 2 - Leak detecting devices for tanks and pipes