Date: 25/11/10

Comparison between standards for Regulators (En 334:2005 + A1 & EN 88-2: 2007)

Std. No. EN 334: 2005+A1 BS EN 88-2: 2007

Pressure regulators and associated sa
Std. Description Gas pressure regulators for inlet pressures up to 100 bar appliances Part 2: Pressure regulato
above 500 mbar up to and inc
Clause Clause
Clause Content
No. No.

constructional, functional, testing and marking

requirements, sizing and documentation of gas pressure
Scope (Applicable to) 1
regulators used in the pressure regulating stations in
accordance with EN 12186 or EN 12279

for inlet pressures up to 100 bar and nominal diameters up

to DN 400

for an operating temperature range from -20 C to +60 C

regulators upstream from/on/in domestic gas-consuming

Scope (Not applicable
appliances which are installed downstream of domestic
to)
gas meters

regulators incorporated into pressure-regulating devices

used in service lines with volumetric flow rate 200 m3/h
at normal conditions and inlet pressure 5 bar

regulators for which a specific document exists (e.g. EN

88, etc.)
industrial process control valves in accordance with EN
1349
Regulator shall not have any continuous discharge of gas
Construction
4 into the atmosphere, however temporary discharge from 6
requirements
fixture may occurs.

Regulator shall be so designed that the external tightness

and internal sealing shall be such that the there is no
6.1
visible leakage and no permanent deformation exceeding
0.2% or 0.1 mm, whichever is greater.

in the event of failure of the regulator (i.e. failure of

diaphragm) leakage to the atmosphere is possible, the
breather shall be provided with a threaded connection of
at least DN 10 to enable an exhaust line to be connected.
 Pressure containing parts including measuring and test
points, which may be dismantled for servicing, adjustment
or conversion shall be made pressure tight by mechanical
means. Joining compounds, such as liquids and pastes
shall not be used.

The motorization energy in a pilot controlled regulator

shall be provided by the gas upstream of the regulator.

Regulator used as stand by monitor should be fitted with

an external visual device, which indicated whether control
member is in closed or in fully open position.

Gas pressure regulator Additional integrated (same body) safety device i.e. gas
with integrated safety 4.1.2.1 safety shut off devices and / or a monitor shall be 6.2
devices. functionally independent from regulator.
When regulator incorporate more than one safety
devices(i.e. monitor and SSD or two SSD) functional
6.2.2.1
independence shall be met by each device from the other
ones in similar way.

When the integrated safety device utilizes pipeline gas as

source of energy for its operation, this shall be taken 6.2.2.2
upstream of the regulator.

When the integrated safety device is a slam shut device or

a cut off device or a monitor, the motorization energy for
the regulator, when it is pilot-controlled type, shall be
provided by the gas downstream of the safety device.

Gas pressure regulator The monitor shall be installed directly upstream of the
4.1.2.2
with in-line monitor active regulator and both equipment shall control the
pressure at the same location

The motorization energy for active regulator in case of

pilot controlled type shall be taken downstream of the 6.2.3
monitor.

Gas pressure regulator

The SSD shall be installed directly of active regulator and
with in-line safety shut 4.1.2.3 6.2.4
both devices shall control the pressure at the same
off device
location.
The motorization energy for active regulator, in case of
pilot-controlled type, shall be taken downstream of the 6.2.5
SSD.

Flanged end connection in accordance with the applicable

6.4
End Connection 4.1.3 part of ISO 7005 (Some parts of these documents scan be
(6.4.1)
replaced by the equivalent document when are available.

Threaded connection in accordance with EN 10226-1 or

6.4.2
EN 10226-2 for DN <50 and DN <80 and PS <16 bar.
 Butt weld connection in accordance with En 12627

The flanged rating shall be in accordance with EN 1092-1,

Flange Ratings 4.1.4 EN 1092-2, En 1092-3, EN 1094-4, EN 1759-3, EN 1759- 6.4.3
4 and EN 1759-1

Nominal Sizes and face Regulator with flange connection should have the same
4.1.5
to face dimensions nominal size at inlet and outlet.
A means for sealing the adjusting device shall be provide.
Sealing of the regulating
4.1.6 If requested in the order specification the adjusting device
device
may be sealed.
6.3.2
Spring shall not be overstressed in any operating
(6.3.2.1
Springs 4.1.7 condition and there shall be sufficient free movement of
&
the spring to allow satisfactory operation.
6.3.2.2)
Replaceable parts that
The seat ring shall be replaceable where erosion or
may be affected by 4.1.8
abrasion may occur.
erosion or abrasion
Material 4.2 Requirements for metallic materials 6.3
The pressure containing parts, including that become
pressure containing parts in the event of diaphragm or
Pressure containing parts
differential pressure seal failure and the inner metallic
and inner metallic 4.2.1.1 6.3.1
partition walls can be constructed of material complying
partition walls
with the restriction given in table 5 and an national or an
international standard.

Material inspection
documents of pressure This clause specifies the different types of material
containing parts and 4.2.1.2 inspection documents supplied to the purchaser n
inner metallic partition accordance with EN 10204.
walls
Fasteners, integral process and sealing lines and
Fasteners, integral
connectors can be made of material complying with the
process and sealing lines 4.2.1.3
restriction given in table 5 and an national or an
and connectors
international standard.
Fabrication of welds in all pressure containing parts shall
Manufacturing 4.2.1.5
be made using qualified procedure.
For fabrication weld to make bodies, blind flanges,
bonnets and actuator casting only full penetration weld
shall be used and fabrication and heat treatment shall
comply with EN 13445-4
This requirement is not applicable for seal welding.
Steel bodies are non-destructively tested in accordance
Non Destructive testing 4.2.1.6.
with Table 6 & 7
Requirement for
elastomers (including 4.2.5 Elastomers shall comply with suitable requirements. 6.3.3
vulcanized rubber)
Functional non metallic parts in contact with the gas shall
Requirement for non
be chemically resistance to the fuel gases and to the
metallic materials
4.2.3 additive substances normally used for odorization and
different from those in
conditioning of gases. These materials shall be resistance
4.2.2
to the permissible impurities in the gas.
 The other pressure containing parts are classifies in three
group;
1. Parts that are subjected to inlet pressure under normal
operating condition and are designed to withstand max
allowable pressure
Other Pressure
4.3.3 2. Parts that are connected to body as a result of failure 6.4.4
containing Parts
condition and that are either designed to withstand max
allowable pressure.
3. Parts that can never be subjected to inlet pressure even
in case of failure condition and are designed to withstand
max allowable pressure.

Regulator classified as integral strength regulator shall

Integral Strength include pressure containing parts designed to withstand
4.3.3.2
pressure regulator max allowable pressure.
Can be represented by symbol "IS" on body

these regulators include some pressure containing parts

Differential Strength
4.3.3.3 designed to withstand a specific max allowable pressure.
pressure regulator
Can be represented by symbol "DS" on body

Minimum value of safety

4.3.4 AS per the table 9
factor.
Welded joints co-
4.3.6 The joint coefficient shall not exceed the following values
efficient
For welded joints subjected to 100% NDT : 1
For welded joints subject to random NDTT : 0.85
For welded joints non subjected to NDT other than visual
inspection : 0.7
Functional requirements 5 7

Regulator within the scope of this document shall function

Mounting position 5.1.1 in any mounting position specified by manufacturer +,- 5 7.1
deg.
On request of the order specification the sound pressure
level LpA of the regulator shall be given for the operating
Sound emission 5.1.2
condition for which it has been order if the expected LpA
of the regulator exceeds 70 dB.

Shell strength, external Pressure containing parts subjected o test shall show no
tightness and internal 5.2 visible leakage and no permanent deformation exceeding 7.2.1
sealing 0.2% or 0.1 mm whichever is greater.

7.2.2
 The pressure containing parts and all containing joints
External tightness 5.2.2 7.3
shall be leak proof when tested.

7.4

Control classifications 5.3 7.5

7.5.1

Accuracy under stable Regulator shall confirm to accuracy requirement relevant

5.3.1 7.5.2.1
conditions to the declared accuracy classes chosen from table 10

Regulator shall confirm to lock-up pressure requirement

Lock-up behavior 5.3.2 7.5.2.2
to the declared class chosen from table 11.

For permissible positive and negative regulator changes

specified in 5.3.1.1 the amplitude of any oscillation
Stable conditions 5.3.3 7.5.3
occurring in steady state shall not exceed 20% of the
accuracy class but with a lower limit of 1 mbar.

In the type test the regulator shall show no undue wear,

Final visual inspection 5.4 binding , corrosion damage or other defects which may
affect its long performance.
For fail to close regulators the control member shall tend
Fail-close conditions 5.5
to close or closed in the following condition
damage of main diaphragm
Failure of energy to move the control member.
Gas pressure regulator
6
sizing
The flow behavior of a regulator is said to be critical if at
Flow behavior 6.1 constant inlet temp the volumetric flow rate varies
proportionally only with the absolute inlet pressure.
Sizing equation 6.2
For flow coefficient the tolerance between the value
Flow coefficient 6.6 declared by the manufacturer and the actual value verified
during the type test shall be +,-10%
Testing 7
The sub clauses in clauses 7 may be applied also the
General 7.1
conformity assessment to the PED.
Table 13 gives an overview of the different types of test
Tests 7.2 and correlates them to the requirement and test method 7.6
detailed in clause 4,5,and 7
where compliance evaluation to this document is finalized
with positive result the regulator can bear as marking the 7.6.1
number of this document.
Test carried out to established the performance
classification of the regulator or the series of regulators.
Type test 7.3
These test include verification of the documentation listed
in 8.1.1

When changes are made to the design of a regulator or a

series of regulator in such a manner as to affect the above
test, the manufacturer shall inform the parties if any, in
compliance evaluation to this documents.

The number and type of a series of regulators to be

Selection of test samples 7.4 subjected to a type test shall be selected according to 7.6.2
following;

One regulator for each type of fixture and/or pilot

two sizes from a series of up to six sizes and three sizes

7.6.3
from series greater than six number
One regulator includes sizes of regulator with more than
one valve seat diameter, the test sample shall have the
largest valve seat installed

Those test carried out on each regulator by manufacturer

during production process. The test verify that materials,
Routine tests 7.5 7.6.4
dimensions, external condition and performance remain in
compliance with the result of the type test

The test and verification includes verification of the

Production surveillance 7.6 routine test records and verification of drawings and
material certification
Test and verification
7.7 7.7
methods

Dimensional check and the dimensional compliance of pressure containing parts

7.7.1
visual inspection with applicable drawings

the compliance of the regulator construction with the

related assembly drawing and the construction 7.7.2
requirement of this document

The verification of the material used shall be carried out

Materials check 7.7.2
by the review of the material certificate and the part list
Verification of the
verification is made by proving the compliance of the
strength of pressure
actual factor with those specified in 4.3.5 and the
containing parts and 7.7.3
compliance of minimum allowable thickness shown in
inner metallic partition
drawing with values specified in strength calculation
walls

Pressure containing part including those become pressure

containing parts in case of a diaphragm or differential
Shell and inner metallic
pressure seal failure and inner metallic partition walls
partition walls strength 7.7.4
shall be pressure tested. The test carried our with water at
test
ambient temperature at a pressure according to the values
in table 14 for 3 min. the test criteria of 5.2.1 shall be met.

Hydrostatic pressure test as detailed in 7.7.4 may be

Alternative shell and
inner metallic partition 7.7.5
walls strength test
replaced by other test (e.g. pneumatic test) whose
reliability shall be demonstrated. For test other than the
hydrostatic test, additional safety measures, when
appropriate, such as non- destructive test or other method
or equivalent validity, shall be applied before test are
carried out.

The assembled regulator and its fixture are pneumatically

tested to assess compliance with the requirements of 5.2.2.
The test is carried out at ambient temperature with air or
External tightness test 7.7.6 gas the test pressure specified in table 15. The test shall be
carried out on a strength tested regulator for at least 15
min in type test or 1 min in the routine tests and the
production surveillance.

The result of the test is satisfactory if one of the following

condition is met;
Bubble tight for a time of 5 sec. This test may be carried
out by covering the regulator with a foaming liquid, by
immersing the regulator in the tank of water or by other
equivalent methods,
external leakage not higher than the value listed in table
16
External tightness test of
chamber bounded on at Such chamber shall be pneumatically tested at a test
7.7.6.2
least one side by pressure equal to at lest
diaphragm
0.2 bar if delta Pmax 0.15 bar
1.33 delta puma if 0.15 bar delta puma 5 bar
1.1 delta puma but at least 6.65 bar if delta puma 5bar
Functional tests 7.7.7
If the regulator has built-in safety device(s) it shall be
General 7.7.7.1 tested with safety device(s) in its (their) normal operating
position.
The test may be carried out either with air or with gas.
Where necessary, measured volumetric flow rates shall be
converted into values that are related to air at normal
condition.
Determination of the
7.7.7.2
flow coefficients
If the volumetric flow rates are calculated using the sizing
7.7.7.2.
Normal method equation of EN 60534-2-1, the test shall be carried out in
1
accordance with EN 60534-2-3

These test shall be carried out with volumetric flow rates

Check of internal
greater than Quinn, pu at the extreme values of the inlet
sealing, set point, lock-
pressure ranges bpu for the setting of controlled pressure
up pressure class and 7.7.7.3
or for the extreme values of specific set ranges Wds or for
simplified test for
the extreme values of set ranges Wd according to the
accuracy class.
order specification. Initial condition to be set as follows;

inlet pressure to be equal to Pumin and the volumetric

flow rate to be zero,
increase the volumetric flow rate to the level specified
above
adjust the controlled pressure to the required set points
Functional tests under
7.7.7.4
stable conditions
These test shall be carried out at ambient temperature. The
7.7.7.4.
General conditions purpose is to verify the values stated by the manufacturer
1
for the
accuracy class
maximum hysteresis band, if specified in the order
specification
lock-up pressure class
class of lock-up pressure zone
maximum accuracy flow rate and minimum flow rate
The lock-up pressure shall be determined in connection
with tests carried out to determine the performance curve
Determination of the of the controlled variables. The time to reduce the
lock-up pressure and 7.7.7.4. volumetric flow rate to zero shall be less than the lock-up
verification of the 3 time of the regulator. This condition is deemed to be
internal sealing satisfied when the lock-up pressure is found to be
independent of the time needed to reduce the volumetric
flow rate to zero.
7.7.7.4. The requirement detailed in the sub-clause are mandatory
Test rig requirements
7 for type testing

The test shall be carried out on a test rig as specified in

figure 14 or in accordance with EN 60534-2-3 as
appropriate. The nominal diameter of the pipework
connecting the full bore valve and the flow rate regulating
valves with the regulator shall not be smaller than the
nominal diameter of the regulator and so chosen as to
ensure that in all operating condition during the tests the
velocity of the gas does nor exceed
50 m/s for pressure 0.5 bar and
25 m/s for pressure >0.5 bar

Final visual inspection 7.7.8

 Upon completion of test in 7.7.4 up to and including
7.7.7.4.5 and the test 7.7.7.4.6 when applicable excluding
After type test 7.7.8.1 the test in 7.7.7.3 the test samples shall be dismantled and
inspected to verify the compliance with the requirement
details in 5.4
Upon completion of the routine test the regulator shall be
After routine test and externally inspected. There shall be no visible evidence of
7.7.8.2
production surveillance damages and the marking shall comply with the
applicable instruction
Documentation 8
Documentation related to Following documents shall be available at time of
8.1
type test carrying out the type test

a. photographs and/or leaflets

b.scheme and related functional description
c. technical data and list of performance data to be
confirmed
d. assembly drawing of regulator
e, overall dimensional drawing
f. nameplate drawing
g. strength calculation or test report for all pressure
containing parts
h. Part list with material description
i. manufacturing drawing of all pressure containing parts,
j. installation, operation and maintenance manual.

On completion of type test a report according to EN

Test Repot 8.1.2 ISO/IEC 17025 shall be provided detailing the result of
test carried out.
Inspection certificate and/or NDT certificate and/or
Documentation related to material certificate in accordance with EN 10201 for
8.2
the routine tests pressure containing parts and for bolts, screws and studs if
applicable.

Documentation related to
8.3
production surveillance

For each type of regulator the manufacturer shall have

8.3.1
available the following documentation;
Type Test
Records of inspections satisfactorily passed during the
manufacturing process.
Marking 9 8
 Each regulator shall carry marking containing at least
following data;
- Manufacturer name and/or logo and/or registered trade
mark.
- Regulator Type
- EN 334
- serial Number
General requirements 9.1 8.1
- Year of manufacturing
- Nominal size DN
- Flange ratings
- allowable pressure PS
- specific set range Wds
- operating temperature range
- Failure mode type (fail-open or fail to close) etc

End connection shall be marked in terms of

Markings for the various - Function, e.g. breather line, sensing line, exhaust line,
9.2 8.2
connections venting line.
- Minimum nominal diameter for the pipework concerned

Marking of integrated The safety device shall be marked according to relevant

9.3 8.3
safety devices document.
 BS EN 88-2: 2007 BS EN 88-1: 2007
Pressure regulators and associated safety devices for gas Pressure regulators and associated safety devices for gas appliances
appliances Part 2: Pressure regulators for inlet pressures Part 1: Pressure regulators for inlet pressures up to and including
above 500 mbar up to and including 5 bar 500 mbar
Clause
Clause Content
No.

safety, construction and performance requirements for

pressure regulators intended for use with gas burners and
gas burning appliances. This European Standard covers
type testing only.

applicable to regulators, which may be tested independently

of gas burner and gas burning appliances, which may have
a declared working pressures from above 500 mbar up to
and including 5 bar.

The methods of test given in this European Standard are

intended for product type testing only. Tests intended for
production testing are not specifically included

pressure regulators connected directly to mains pipe work

or to a container that maintains a standard distribution
pressure

pressure regulators intended for gas appliances to be

installed out-of-doors and exposed to the environment

pressure regulators which use electrical auxiliary energy.

External and internal leak tightness shall meet the

requirement of 7.3

In the event of failure of the regulator (i.e. failure of

diaphragm) leakage is possible, a tapping connection of at
least DN 10 for an exhaust shall be provided.
If a safety shut off device for over pressure is provided, it
shall be functionally independent from the pressure
regulator.

When the integral shut off safety device utilizes pipeline

gas as a source of energy for its operation this shall be
taken from upstream of the pressure regulator.

When a the integral slam shut device is a slam shut device

or cut off device or a monitor, the motorization energy for
pilot controlled regulator shall be provided by the gas
pressure downstream from the safety device.

with the exception of breather holes, construction shall be

in accordance with EN 13611:2007

Breather holes without a connection for vent pipe shall

confirm to EN 13611:2007

If the vented capacity is greater than 70 dm3/hr of air, a

connection for vent pipe shall be provided. Any breather /
exhaust line or device fitted shall be designed to prevent the
ingress of foreign material which could damage internal
parts.

If leakage rate limiter is used, it shall be able to withstand

three times inlet pressure. If a safety diaphragm is used as a
leakage rate limiter, it shall not take the place of working
diaphragm in case of fault.

Breather holes shall be protected against blockage or shall

be located so that they do not easily get blocked or in case a
sharp device inserted through the breather hole it should not
damage the diaphragm
A SSD may be fitted with an external visual device to
indicate the closure member position. Where an external
visual device is fitted, it shall clearly indicate whether it is
in open or closed position.

Parts transmitting actuating forces shall be metallic and

designed with safety factor of 3 >_ against permanent
deformation.

The outlet pressure adjustment shall be readily accessible to

authorized person, but there shall be provision for sealing
after adjustment.

Gas connection shall confirm to EN 13611:2007.

Equivalent connection sizes are given in table 1 (From DN

6 to DN 250)
When the inlet or outlet thread of pressure regulator is a
pipe thread, it shall be in accordance with either ISO 7-1 or
EN ISO 228-, and shall be chosen from series given in table
1.

spring shall confirm to EN 13611:2007. Spring shall not be

overstressed in any operating condition and there shall be
sufficient free movement of the spring to allow satisfactory
operation.

Material shall confirm to EN 13611:2007, 6.3.1,6.3.3,

6.3.4, 6.3.6, 6.3.7 and 6.3.8 with the additional requirement
given in 6.3.2 and 6.3.3 of this standard

elastomers shall confirm to En 682 or En 13787 or EN 549

Pressure test nipples (application only for outlet connection
operating at 500 mbar) - Pressure test nipples, where
fitted, shall have an external diameter of (9 0.5) mm and a
useful length of at least 10 mm for connection tubing. The
equivalent diameter of the bore shall not exceed 1 mm.

performance requirement

General - Pressure regulator and safety shut off device shall

confirm to EN 13611:2007, 7.1

Strength of housing - The safety factor, f shall be equal to 4

for the test pressure where f is the multiplication factor for
the maximum inlet pressure.

When tested in accordance with 7.2.2 followed by 7.3, the

external leakage shall not be higher than the values in table
2 of EN 13611:2007
Performance Test

A pressure of f times the maximum inlet pressure is applied

to the control at maximum ambient temperature for
minimum of 5 min. then the control is cooled to (20 5)C.
When tested in accordance with EN 13611:2007, 7.3 with
the following additional, the pressure containing part and
all connecting joints shall confirm to EN 13611:2007, 7.2.

The internal leakage test of the assembled SSD and its

fixture shall be carried out at ambient temperature with two
different test pressure, 0.1 bar and 1.1 PS, upstream of the
closure member and at atmospheric pressure downstream of
the closure member.
SSD shall be tested with pressure regulator in the open
position.
Torsion and bending
When tested in accordance with En 13611:2007, 7.5, the
torsion and bending moment shall confirm to En
13611:2007, 7.4.

If more than one function exists (e.g. pressure regulator and

integral safety shut-off device) then the performance of
each function shall be considered separately.

When tested in accordance with C.3.4, pressure regulator

shall confirm to accuracy requirement relevant to the
declared accuracy class (as) chosen from table 2 within the
declared class.
When the regulator is claimed by the manufacturer to have
the ability to lock-up, the outlet pressure shall not be rise by
more than stated in table3. Such a pressure regulator shall
be tested in accordance with the test method describe in C
3.3

Safety shut off device accuracy group for over-pressure -

When a pressure regulator is claimed by the manufacturer
to have the ability to lock up, the trip pressure deviation
shall be as stated in table 4. such a pressure regulator shall
be tested in accordance with the test method describe in
C.4.
Safety devices

Over pressure safety shut off device.

When tested in accordance with C.4, the over-pressure SSD

shall close when the pressure reaches the pre-set trip
pressure,.

The shutting-off the gas flow shall be automatically and

shall not be interruptible until the closure member has
reaches the closed position. Re-set shall only be possible by
manual means.

Under-pressure safety shut-off device

When tested in accordance with C.4, the under-pressure

SSD shall close when the pressure reaches the pre-set trip
pressure.

Bypass

If an internal bypass is fitted for the purpose of pressure

equalization, it shall close safely and automatically before
or during tripping.

Response time

When tested in accordance with C 4.5, the response time t

shall be 2s.

Durability of Performance

The leak tightness and performance shall remain within the

limits specified in 7.3 and 7.5.2 respectively without further
adjustment of the setting points of the pressure regulator
after testing in accordance with C.5.

Safety slam-shut device

The internal sealing, pressure accuracy and response time

shall remain the limits specified in 7.3, 7.6.1 and 7.6.4
respectively without further adjustment of the trip pressure
after testing in accordance with C.5.
Marking , Installation and operating instruction
Marking - The following information, at least, shall be
durably marked on the pressure regulator in a clearly
visible position.

- Manufacturer name and/or logo and/or registered trade

mark.
- Type Reference
- Regulator accuracy class
- date of manufacturer (at least year)
- Direction of gas flow by an arrow
- maximum inlet pressure
- Vent connection

Installation, operating and servicing instructions - one set of

instruction shall be supplied with each consignment,
written in language(s) of the country into which the
controls are to be delivered.

The instruction shall include all relevant information on the

use, installation, operation and servicing of pressure
regulators and any associated safety devices, in particular
the following;
- max inlet pressure
- Gas families for which the pressure regulator is suitable
- representative performance curve/data
- set point range
- ambient temperature range in C
- mounting position
- instruction for changing from one gas family to another
- accuracy class, AC, accuracy group, lock-up group
- lock-up pressure
- maintenance instruction
- etc

Warning notice

A warning notice shall be attached to each consignment of

control, This notice should state "read the instruction before
use. This control must be installed in accordance with the
rules in force".
 BS EN 88-1: 2007
Pressure regulators and associated safety devices for gas appliances
Part 1: Pressure regulators for inlet pressures up to and including
500 mbar

Clause Content

safety, construction and performance requirements for pressure

regulators intended for use with gas burners and gas burning
appliances. This European Standard covers type testing only.

applicable to regulators, which may be tested independently of

these appliances, having a connection size up to and including
DN 250 and a declared maximum working pressure up to and
including 500 mbar

The methods of test given in this European Standard are intended

for product type testing only. Tests intended for production
testing are not specifically included

pressure regulators connected directly to mains pipework or to a

container that maintains a standard distribution pressure

pressure regulators intended for gas appliances to be installed

out-of-doors and exposed to the environment

pressure regulators which use electrical auxiliary energy.