DIN EN 12952-1:2014-04

This European Standard applies to water tube boilers with volumes in excess of 2 litres for the generation of steam and/or hot water at an allowable pressure greater than 0,5 bar and with a temperature in excess of 110 C as well as auxiliary installations (other plant equipment). The purpose of this European Standard is to ensure that the necessary essential safety requirements according to Annex I of the Pressure Equipment Directive are fulfilled in order to guarantee the safety of water tube boilers. This European Standard does not apply to the following types of boiler plant: a) boilers other than stationary boilers; b) shell type boilers including electrical boilers; c) nuclear primary circuits, the failure of which can cause an emission of radioactivity.