What is BS EN 16652-1 - LPG equipment and accessories about?
BS EN 16652 is a series of the European standard on LPG equipment and accessories that discusses the criteria for reducing the risk of fire and explosion in working areas. BS EN 16652-1 is the first part of a series of documents on LPG equipment and accessories. BS EN 16652-1 set out the requirements for automotive LPG working areas and procedures, aimed at reducing the risk of fire and explosion of LPG when the following types of work or activity are carried out:
- Equipping vehicles with an LPG system to use LPG for propulsion purposes
- Maintenance, servicing, and repairs to the LPG system
- Any other LPG vehicle maintenance, servicing, or repairs not involving the LPG system
The operations described in items a) and b) above are undertaken in dedicated LPG working areas, whereas item c) is undertaken in general service working areas.
BS EN 16652-1 does not address how to equip a vehicle with an LPG retrofit system or how to repair or maintain an LPG vehicle.
NOTE: Such provisions are normally provided in the instruction manuals issued by the relevant manufacturers.
Who is BS EN 16652-1 - LPG equipment and accessories for?
BS EN 16652-1 on LPG equipment and accessories is relevant to:
- LPG providers
- LPG equipment and accessories manufacturer
Why should you use BS EN 16652-1- LPG equipment and accessories?
Automotive LPG systems used for propulsion, if not properly installed, maintained, and repaired, can generate hazard or non-compliance situations.
BS EN 16652-1 provides guidance on general service working areas, dedicated LPG working areas, service pits, equipment, procedures in case of an increased hazard, prevention of overheating, treatment of an LPG vehicle in the fuel unloading, gas-freeing, emergency measures.
BS EN 16652-1 specifies the requirements for working areas and the procedures for the installation of LPG systems on vehicles and for the repairing and maintenance of vehicles equipped with LPG systems. BS EN 16652-1 supplies tried and tested methods that will help users achieve high-quality installations. These result in, fewer immediate and longer-term problems with the installation and safety issues. With obedience and compliance to BS EN 16652-1, you can ensure the safety of end-consumers against hazards arising from LPG.
