scope:

According to clause 1 and addition: This standard applies also for safety accessories and pressure accessories with a product of the maximum allowable pressure PS and the volume V of less than 6 000 bar litres or with a product of PS and DN of less than 3 000 bar, as defined by EU directive 97/23/EC. For these devices additional requirements of the new annex F apply. The risk philosophy adopted in this standard is based on the analysis of hazards on account of pressure. The standard applies to principles to eliminate or reduce hazards. Where these hazards cannot be eliminated appropriate protection measures are specified. Any residual hazard are identified and communicated to the user where appropriate. Depending on the installation situation additional requirements may apply to cover the risks arising from traffic, wind, earthquake loading and external fire.