EN 13160-1:2003
(Main)Leak detection systems - Part 1: General principles
Leak detection systems - Part 1: General principles
This standard specifies the general principles for leak detection systems for use with double-skin tanks, single-skin tanks and pipework designed for water polluting fluids.
Leckanzeigesysteme - Teil 1: Allgemeine Grundsätze
Diese Europäische Norm legt die allgemeinen Grundsätze für Leckanzeigesysteme für den Einsatz in doppelwandigen Tanks, einwandigen Tanks und Rohrleitungen für wassergefährdende Flüssigkeiten, fest.
Systèmes de détection de fuites - Partie 1: Principes généraux
La présente norme spécifie les principes généraux relatifs aux sytèmes de détection de fuites utilisés avec les réservoirs à double paroi ainsi que les réservoirs et les tuyauteries à simple paroi conçus pour des liquides polluant l'eau.
Sistemi za kontrolo tesnosti - 1. del: Splošna načela
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 27-May-2003
- Withdrawal Date
- 20-Jan-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 393 - Equipment for storage tanks and for service stations
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 393/WG 2 - Leak detecting devices for tanks and pipes
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 06-Jul-2016
- Completion Date
- 21-Jan-2026
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 13-Jul-2016
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 19-Jan-2023
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EN 13160-1:2003 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Leak detection systems - Part 1: General principles". This standard covers: This standard specifies the general principles for leak detection systems for use with double-skin tanks, single-skin tanks and pipework designed for water polluting fluids.
This standard specifies the general principles for leak detection systems for use with double-skin tanks, single-skin tanks and pipework designed for water polluting fluids.
EN 13160-1:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.020.01 - Fluid storage devices in general; 23.040.99 - Other pipeline components; 29.260.20 - Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13160-1:2003 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13160-1:2016, EN 196-1:1994, EN 13352:2012, EN 12514:2020, prEN 13160-1 rev. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13160-1:2003 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/34/EU, 305/2011, 73/23/EEC, 89/106/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 94/9/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/131, M/BC/CEN/92/46. 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.Leckanzeigesysteme - Teil 1: Allgemeine GrundsätzeSystemes de détection de fuites - Partie 1: Principes générauxLeak detection systems - Part 1: General principles23.020.01Fluid storage devices in generalICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13160-1:2003SIST EN 13160-1:2003en01-december-2003SIST EN 13160-1:2003SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13160-1May 2003ICS 23.020.01; 23.040.99; 29.260.20English versionLeak detection systems - Part 1: General principlesSystèmes de détection de fuites - Partie 1: PrincipesgénérauxLeckanzeigesysteme - Teil 1: Allgemeine GrundsätzeThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 10 March 2003.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the 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 translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13160-1:2003 ESIST EN 13160-1:2003
Examples of leak detection systems.11Annex B (informative)
Equipment categories for explosion-proof parts of the leak detection systems.17Annex C (normative)
Evaluation of conformity.18Annex D (informative)
Third party certification of quality control.26Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EUConstruction Products Directives (89/106/EEC).27Annex ZB (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard relevant to fulfil essential requirements orother provisions of EU-Directives.31Bibliography.35SIST EN 13160-1:2003
0,05.5.4.3EvaluationThe test will be deemed to have been passed if the measured value for the continuous sound level is
70 dB (A)after the fatigue test.5.4.4Test methodThe audible signal device shall be sounded continuously for at least 36 h in a fatigue test. On completion of thefatigue test the sound level shall be measured by a continuous signal. The arithmetic mean shall be taken from atleast three measuring points.These measuring points shall be located approximately equidistant on a hemisphere extending over the leakdetector front. The radius of the hemisphere shall be r = 1 m. The outer measuring points are to be chosen suchthat the radius describes an angle of 45 ° referred to the leak detector or indicator front at these points.5.5 Device categories for explosion-proof parts of the leak detection systemSee annex B.5.6 Inspection of equipmentThe user shall ensure before use of the equipment that, the electrical equipment and the system shall be suitable for its application in a hazardous areaand the equipment has been installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.5.7 InstructionAll leak detection systems shall be accompanied by instruction as to: safe installation, use and maintenance;SIST EN 13160-1:2003
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