ISO 15848-2:2015 specifies test procedures for the evaluation of external leakage of valve stems or shafts and body joints of isolating valves and control valves intended for application with volatile air pollutants and hazardous fluids.

End connection joints, vacuum application, effects of corrosion, and radiation are excluded from this part of ISO 15848.

The production acceptance test is intended for standard production valves where fugitive emissions standards are specified.