BS EN 16728:2026

This standard BS EN 16728:2026 LPG equipment and accessories. Transportable refillable LPG cylinders other than traditional welded and brazed steel cylinders. Periodic inspection is classified in these ICS categories:

• 23.020.35 Gas cylinders

This document specifies procedures for periodic inspection and testing, for transportable refillable LPG cylinders with a water capacity from 0,5 l up to and including 150 l. This document is applicable to the following: - welded steel LPG cylinders manufactured to an alternative design and construction, according to EN 14140 or equivalent standard; - welded aluminium LPG cylinders, according to EN 13110 or equivalent standard; - composite LPG cylinders, according to EN 14427 or equivalent standard; - over-moulded LPG cylinders designed and manufactured according to EN 1442 or EN 14140; see Annexes E and F. This document can also be applied to stainless steel LPG cylinders designed according to national codes, see Clause A.3. This document can also be applied to composite LPG cylinders designed according to EN 12245, ISO 11119-3 and ISO 11119-4. This document does not apply to cylinders permanently installed in vehicles.