EN 13160-3:2016+A1:2024

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2025
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 13160-3:2016
Sistemi za kontrolo tesnosti - 3. del: Zahteve in metode za preskušanje in
ocenjevanje sistemov s tekočino za rezervoarje (vključno z dopolnilom A1)
Leak detection systems - Part 3: Requirements and test/assessment methods for liquid
systems for tanks
Leckanzeigesysteme - Teil 3: Anforderungen und Prüf-/Bewertungsmethoden für
Flüssigkeitssysteme für Tanks
Systèmes de détection de fuites - Partie 3: Exigences et méthodes d'essai/d'évaluation
des systèmes à liquide pour des réservoirs
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13160-3:2016+A1:2024
ICS:
23.020.10 Nepremične posode in Stationary containers and
rezervoarji tanks
23.040.99 Drugi sestavni deli za Other pipeline components
cevovode
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 13160-3:2016+A1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
November 2024
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 23.020.01; 23.040.99 Supersedes EN 13160-3:2016
English Version
Leak detection systems - Part 3: Requirements and
test/assessment methods for liquid systems for tanks
Systèmes de détection de fuites - Partie 3: Exigences et Leckanzeigesysteme - Teil 3: Anforderungen und Prüf-
méthodes d'essai/d'évaluation des systèmes à liquide /Bewertungsmethoden für Flüssigkeitssysteme für
pour des réservoirs Tanks
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 8 April 2016 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 11 September
2024.
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
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United Kingdom.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Requirements . 7
4.1 Effectiveness . 7
4.1.1 General . 7
4.1.2 Leak detection kit. 7
4.1.3 Measure the level change (Sensing device) . 7
4.1.4 Requirements for software (only if provided) . 10
4.2 Durability of effectiveness . 10
4.2.1 Durability of effectiveness against temperature . 10
4.2.2 Durability of effectiveness against chemical attack . 10
4.2.3 Durability of effectiveness against microbiological growth . 11
5 Testing, assessment and sampling methods . 11
5.1 Effectiveness of leak detection kits . 11
5.1.1 General function . 11
5.1.2 Leak detection kit. 11
5.1.3 Measure the level change (Sensing device) . 11
5.1.4 Software . 16
5.2 Durability of effectiveness . 17
5.2.1 Durability of effectiveness against temperature . 17
5.2.2 Durability of effectiveness against chemical attack . 19
5.2.3 Durability of effectiveness against microbiological growth . 20
6 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance – AVCP. 22
6.1 General . 22
6.2 Type testing . 22
6.2.1 General . 22
6.2.2 Test samples, testing and compliance criteria . 23
6.2.3 Test reports . 23
6.2.4 Shared other party results . 23
6.2.5 Cascading determination of the product type results . 24
6.3 Factory production control (FPC) . 25
6.3.1 General . 25
6.3.2 Requirements . 26
6.3.3 Product specific requirements . 28
6.3.4 Procedure for modifications . 28
6.3.5 One-off products, pre-production products (e.g. prototypes) and products produced
in very low quantity . 29
7 Marking, labelling and packaging . 30
8 Environmental aspects . 30
Annex A (informative) Environmental aspects . 31
Annex B (normative) Test of the compatibility of leak detection liquids with metals . 33
B.1 Test equipment . 33
B.2 Test specimen . 33
B.3 Preparation of the test liquid . 34
B.4 Procedure . 34
B.5 Test results . 35
Bibliography . 38

European foreword
This document (EN 13160-3:2016+A1:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 393
“Equipment for storage tanks and for filling stations”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2025, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by August 2026.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 11 September 2024.
This document supersedes !EN 13160-3:2016".
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags !".
!deleted text"
According to edition 2003 the following fundamental changes are given:
— requirements and test methods for the leak detection liquids revised;
— consideration of the Construction Product Regulation 305/2011/EU;
— new structure — technical requirements for the system provided consisting of sensing device,
evaluation device, alarm device;);
— including of environmental aspects;
— requirements from EN 13160-1:2003 included, which are no longer contained in EN 13160-1:2016;
— requirements for software included;
— reference to REACH — Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and
Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency and GHS — Globally
Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
— using of temperature types;
— crevice test pieces and test method changed.
This European Standard Leak detection systems consists of 7 parts:
— Part 1: General principles
— Part 2: Requirements and test/assessment methods for pressure and vacuum systems
— Part 3: Requirements and test/assessment methods for liquid systems for tanks
— Part 4: Requirements and test/assessment methods for sensor based leak detection systems
— Part 5: Requirements and test/assessment methods for in-tank gauge systems and pressurized
pipework systems
— Part 6: Sensors in monitoring wells
— Part 7: Requirements and test/assessment methods for interstitial spaces, leak detection linings and
leak detection jackets
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This European Standard gives requirements and the corresponding test/assessment methods
applicable to leak detection kits based on the drop of the liquid level in the leak detection liquid
reservoir. Leak detection kits are intended to be used with double skin, underground or above ground,
non-pressurized, tanks designed for water polluting liquids.
The liquid leak detection kits are usually composed of:
— sensing device (liquid sensor);
— evaluation device;
— alarm device.
2 Normative references
The
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