This European Standard specifies the requirements for rectangular and vertical cylindrical glass reinforced plastics (GRP) one piece cisterns and rectangular sectional tanks for the storage of water above ground for both domestic and industrial use within the following capacity ranges,
a)    one piece cistern    500 l to 100 000 l.
b)    sectional tank    500 l and larger
Particular requirements for additional components for cisterns for domestic use are also included.

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CEN/TC 210/WG 5 is a Working Group within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is named "GRP tanks - Above ground potable water storage tanks" and is responsible for: Elaboration of a European Standard specifying all necessary aspects concerning suitability of materials, appearance and configuration, stability, resistance and fitness for the purpose of storing cold water in GRP one piece cisterns and sectional tanks for both industrial and domestic use. This committee has published 1 standards.

CEN/TC 210/WG 5 develops CEN standards. The scope of work includes: Elaboration of a European Standard specifying all necessary aspects concerning suitability of materials, appearance and configuration, stability, resistance and fitness for the purpose of storing cold water in GRP one piece cisterns and sectional tanks for both industrial and domestic use. Currently, there are 1 published standards from this working group.

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is a public standards organization that brings together the national standardization bodies of 34 European countries. CEN provides a platform for developing European Standards (ENs) and other technical documents in relation to various products, materials, services, and processes, supporting the European Single Market.

A Working Group in CEN is a specialized group responsible for developing standards or technical work within a defined scope. These bodies bring together international experts to create consensus-based standards that support global trade, safety, and interoperability.