EN 1440:2008+A1:2012
(Main)LPG equipment and accessories - Periodic inspection of transportable refillable LPG cylinders
LPG equipment and accessories - Periodic inspection of transportable refillable LPG cylinders
This European Standard specifies procedures for periodic inspection and testing, for transportable refillable LPG cylinders with a water capacity from 0,5 l up to and including 150 l.
This standard is applicable to the following:
- welded and brazed steel LPG cylinders with a specified minimum wall thickness (see EN 1442 and EN 12807 or the equivalent standard);
- welded steel LPG cylinders without specified minimum wall thickness (see EN 14140:2003+A1 or the equivalent standard);
- welded aluminium LPG cylinders (see EN 13110 or the equivalent standard);
- composite LPG cylinders (see EN 14427 or the equivalent standard).
This standard is intended to be applied to cylinders complying with RID/ADR (including pi marked cylinders) and also to existing non RID/ADR cylinder populations.
This standard does not apply to cylinders permanently installed in vehicles.
Flüssiggas-Geräte und Ausrüstungsteile - Wiederkehrende Prüfung von ortsbeweglichen, wiederbefüllbaren Flaschen für Flüssiggas (LPG)
Diese Europäische Norm legt Verfahren für die wiederkehrende Prüfung von ortsbeweglichen, wiederbefüll-baren Flaschen für Flüssiggas (LPG) mit einem Fassungsraum von 0,5 l bis einschließlich 150 l fest. Diese !Europäische Norm" gilt für:
- geschweißte und gelötete Flaschen aus Stahl für Flüssiggas (LPG) mit festgelegter Mindest-Wanddicke (siehe EN 1442 und EN 12807 oder gleichwertige Norm);
- geschweißte Flaschen aus Stahl für Flüssiggas (LPG), !die nach einer alternativen Gestaltung und Konstruktion hergestellt wurden"(siehe EN 14140:2003+A1 oder gleichwertige Norm); !ANMERKUNG Diese Europäische Norm gilt auch für geschützte Flaschen, siehe 5.3 und Anhang G"
- geschweißte Flaschen aus Aluminium für Flüssiggas (LPG) (siehe EN 13110 oder gleichwertige Norm);
- Flüssiggasflaschen aus Verbundwerkstoff (siehe EN 14427 oder gleichwertige Norm). Diese Europäische Norm" ist für Flaschen vorgesehen, die RID/ADR entsprechen (einschließlich Flaschen mit Pi-Kennzeichnung) sowie für bestehende Flaschengruppen, die nicht mit RID/ADR übereinstimmen. Diese !Europäische Norm" gilt nicht für Flaschen, die dauerhaft in Fahrzeugen eingebaut sind.
Equipement et accessoires GPL - Contrôle périodique des bouteilles de GPL transportables et réutilisables
Cette Norme européenne spécifie des modes opératoires pour des contrôles et des essais périodiques pour des bouteilles pour GPL rechargeables et transportables d’une capacité en eau comprise entre 0,5 et 150 l.
Cette Norme européenne s’applique aux éléments suivants :
- bouteilles pour GPL en acier soudées et brasées avec une épaisseur de paroi minimale précisée (voir l’EN 1442 et EN 12807 et norme équivalente) ;
- bouteilles pour GPL en acier soudées et brasées fabriquées selon une conception et une fabrication différentes (voir l’EN 14140:2003+A1 ou une norme équivalente) ;
NOTE La présente Norme européenne s'applique également aux bouteilles protégées, voir 5.3 et Annexe G.
- bouteilles pour GPL en aluminium soudées (voir l’EN 13110 ou une norme équivalente) ;
- bouteilles pour GPL en matériaux composites (voir l’EN 14427 ou une norme équivalente).
Il est prévu d’appliquer cette Norme européenne à des bouteilles conformes au RID/ADR (y compris les bouteilles comportant un marquage pi), ainsi qu’aux familles de bouteilles existantes non-conformes aux RID/ADR.
Cette Norme européenne ne s’applique pas aux bouteilles installées en permanence dans des véhicules.
Oprema in pribor za utekočinjeni naftni plin (UNP) - Periodični pregledi premičnih, ponovno polnljivih jeklenk za UNP (vključno z dopolnilom A1)
Ta evropski standard določa postopke za periodične preglede in preskušanje premičnih, ponovno polnljivih jeklenk za utekočinjen naftni plin (LPG) z vodno kapaciteto od 0,5 l do vključno 150 l.
Ta standard se uporablja za:
– varjene in trdo spajkane jeklene jeklenke za LPG z določeno minimalno debelino stene (glejte EN 1442 in EN 12807 ali enakovredni standard);
– varjene jeklene jeklenke za LPG brez določene minimalne debeline stene (glejte EN 14140:2003+A1 ali enakovredni standard);
– varjene aluminijaste jeklenke za LPG (glejte EN 13110 ali enakovredni standard);
– kompozitne jeklenke za LPG (glejte EN 14427 ali enakovredni standard).
Ta standard se uporablja za jeklenke v skladu z RID/ADR (vključno z jeklenkami z oznako pi) in za obstoječe jeklenke, ki niso v skladu z RID/ADR.
Ta standard se ne uporablja za jeklenke, trajno nameščene v vozila.
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 13-Mar-2012
- Withdrawal Date
- 20-Jan-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 286 - Liquefied petroleum gas equipment and accessories
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 24-Feb-2016
- Completion Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 19-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 18-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 12816:2010 - LPG equipment and accessories - Transportable refillable LPG cylinders - Disposal - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1440:2008+A1:2012 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "LPG equipment and accessories - Periodic inspection of transportable refillable LPG cylinders". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies procedures for periodic inspection and testing, for transportable refillable LPG cylinders with a water capacity from 0,5 l up to and including 150 l. This standard is applicable to the following: - welded and brazed steel LPG cylinders with a specified minimum wall thickness (see EN 1442 and EN 12807 or the equivalent standard); - welded steel LPG cylinders without specified minimum wall thickness (see EN 14140:2003+A1 or the equivalent standard); - welded aluminium LPG cylinders (see EN 13110 or the equivalent standard); - composite LPG cylinders (see EN 14427 or the equivalent standard). This standard is intended to be applied to cylinders complying with RID/ADR (including pi marked cylinders) and also to existing non RID/ADR cylinder populations. This standard does not apply to cylinders permanently installed in vehicles.
This European Standard specifies procedures for periodic inspection and testing, for transportable refillable LPG cylinders with a water capacity from 0,5 l up to and including 150 l. This standard is applicable to the following: - welded and brazed steel LPG cylinders with a specified minimum wall thickness (see EN 1442 and EN 12807 or the equivalent standard); - welded steel LPG cylinders without specified minimum wall thickness (see EN 14140:2003+A1 or the equivalent standard); - welded aluminium LPG cylinders (see EN 13110 or the equivalent standard); - composite LPG cylinders (see EN 14427 or the equivalent standard). This standard is intended to be applied to cylinders complying with RID/ADR (including pi marked cylinders) and also to existing non RID/ADR cylinder populations. This standard does not apply to cylinders permanently installed in vehicles.
EN 1440:2008+A1:2012 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.020.30 - Pressure vessels, gas cylinders; 23.020.35 - Gas cylinders. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1440:2008+A1:2012 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1440:2008, EN 1440:2008/FprA1, EN 1440:2016, EN 16728:2016, EN 837-1:1996, EN ISO 14245:2021, EN 14427:2004, EN 837-3:1996, EN 1442:2017, EN 12816:2010, EN 14894:2021, EN 1439:2008, EN 14140:2003+A1:2006, EN ISO 4628-3:2024, EN 14912:2022. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 1440:2008+A1:2012 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2008/68/EC, 94/55/EC, 96/49/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/086. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Flüssiggas-Geräte und Ausrüstungsteile - Wiederkehrende Prüfung von ortsbeweglichen, wiederbefüllbaren Flaschen für Flüssiggas (LPG)Equipement et accessoires GPL - Contrôle périodique des bouteilles de GPL transportables et réutilisablesLPG equipment and accessories - Periodic inspection of transportable refillable LPG cylinders23.020.30MHNOHQNHPressure vessels, gas cylindersICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1440:2008+A1:2012SIST EN 1440:2008+A1:2012en,fr,de01-maj-2012SIST EN 1440:2008+A1:2012SLOVENSKI
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EN 1440:2008+A1
March 2012 ICS 23.020.30 Supersedes EN 1440:2008English Version
LPG equipment and accessories - Periodic inspection of transportable refillable LPG cylinders
Equipement et accessoires GPL - Contrôle périodique des bouteilles de GPL transportables et réutilisables
Flüssiggas-Geräte und Ausrüstungsteile - Wiederkehrende Prüfung von ortsbeweglichen, wiederbefüllbaren Flaschen für Flüssiggas (LPG) This European Standard was approved by CEN on 6 January 2008 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 30 January 2012.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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Specific requirements for welded and brazed steel LPG cylinders . 18Annex B (normative)
Specific requirements for welded steel LPG cylinders in accordance with EN 14140:2003+A1 or the equivalent standard . 20B.1General . 20B.2Procedure for establishing rejection criteria carbon steel cylinders . 20B.3Rejection criteria for stainless steel cylinders . 22SIST EN 1440:2008+A1:2012
Specific requirements for welded aluminium LPG cylinders . 25Annex D (normative)
Specific requirements for composite LPG cylinders . 27D.1Establishment of rejection criteria . 27D.1.1General . 27D.1.2Procedure . 27D.2Examples of rejection criteria . 28Annex E !(informative)"
!Requirements for 15-year periodic inspection interval for welded and brazed steel cylinders manufactured before 2015-01-01" . 34E.1General . 34E.2Concept of control . 34E.3Conditions . 35Annex F (informative)
Guidance on requirements for 10-year periodic inspection interval on composite cylinders . 36Annex G !(normative)"
Periodic inspection procedure for a particular design of protected cylinder . 37G.1Scope and cylinder description . 37G.2Cylinders design and manufacturing requirements . 38G.2.1Steel cylinder . 38G.2.2External protection . 38G.2.3Marking and recording requirements . 38G.3Inspection at filling . 38G.4Periodic destructive tests on batch sampling . 38G.4.1Testing procedure . 38G.4.2Destructive tests . 39G.4.3Rejection criteria and batch sampling . 39G.4.4Periodic inspection tests reports and records . 40Annex H (normative)
!Periodic inspection procedure for cylinder populations not covered by the ADR"""" . 41Annex I (informative)
!Requirements to be fulfilled to extend period between two periodic inspections to 15 years for RID/ADR welded steel LPG cylinders"""". 42Annex J (informative)
!Alternative test applicable to commercial butane cylinders with less than 6,5 l water capacity"""" . 44Bibliography . 45 SIST EN 1440:2008+A1:2012
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 837-1, Pressure gauges — Part 1: Bourdon tube pressure gauges — Dimensions, metrology, requirements and testing EN 837-3, Pressure gauges — Part 3: Diaphragm and capsule pressure gauges — Dimensions, metrology, requirements and testing !EN 1439:2008", LPG equipment and accessories — Transportable refillable welded and brazed steel Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders — Procedure for checking before, during and after filling EN 1442, LPG equipment and accessories — Transportable refillable welded steel cylinders for LPG — Design and construction EN 10028-7, Flat products made of steels for pressure purposes — Part 7: Stainless steels EN 12816, Transportable refillable steel and aluminium LPG cylinders — Disposal !deleted text" !EN 13322-1, Transportable gas cylinders — Refillable welded steel gas cylinders — Design and construction — Part 1: Carbon steel" EN 14140:2003+A1:2006, LPG equipment and accessories — Transportable refillable welded steel cylinders for LPG — Alternative design and construction EN 14427:2004, Transportable refillable fully wrapped composite cylinders for Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) — Design and Construction SIST EN 1440:2008+A1:2012
External visual inspection as described in 6.1.2.1, 6.1.3 and Annex B Proof pressure test (hydraulic proof pressure test or, with the agreement of the competent authority, a pneumatic proof test and leak test) as described in 5.2 and 6.2 Internal condition check as described in 6.3.1 and Annex B Inspection of threads as described in 5.2 and 6.4 Inspection of valves as described in 6.5 Welded steel cylinders in conformity with EN 14140 or equivalent standard – manufactured before 1st January 2015 10 years; or 15 years with the agreement of the competent authority and under the conditions of Annex E SIST EN 1440:2008+A1:2012
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