What is BS EN 13317- Manhole cover assembly about?
BS EN 13317 specifies the manhole cover assembly and the performance requirements, dimensions and tests necessary to verify the compliance of the equipment to BS EN 13317.
The equipment specified by BS EN 13317 is suitable for use with liquid petroleum products and other dangerous substances of Class 3 of ADR - European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road which have a vapor pressure not exceeding 110 kPa at 50 °C and petrol, and which have no sub-classification as toxic or corrosive.
Who is BS EN 13317- Manhole cover assembly for?
BS EN 13317 on manhole cover assembly is useful for:
- Liquid petroleum tank carriage manufacturer
- Tank manufacturer companies
- Road transport regulation organisation
Why should you use BS EN 13317- Manhole cover assembly?
BS EN 13317 provides the users with the guidelines related to the manhole which gives access to the inside of the tank compartment for manufacturing, cleaning, and inspection, and forms an integral part of a loading, unloading or venting function.
In BS EN 13317, the manhole cover assembly, which comprises the manhole cover and gaskets and may include devices to secure it to the tank shell neckline, may also provide the mounting points for equipment.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 13317:2018 supersedes BS EN 13317:2002. BS EN 13317:2018 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 13317:2002. These include:
- A statement to be included in the installation instructions regarding the requirements for attachment to the shell
- The keeping period for test results clarified
- Drop test rig, (Annex A), dimensions of sandboxes improved
- Mounting dimensions, (Annex B), title change, contents amended and expanded into two annexes (Annex B and Annex C) for clarification
