BS 4508-1:1986

This standard BS 4508-1:1986 Thermally insulated underground pipelines is classified in these ICS categories:

• 23.040.01 Pipeline components and pipelines in general

This Part of BS 4508 specifies requirements for the design, materials, construction, installation, testing and fault monitoring of thermally insulated underground piping systems using a steel casing enclosing an insulated service pipe and incorporating an air gap, suitable for conveying fluids at temperatures exceeding 5 °C.

In addition to the definitive requirements given, it also requires the items detailed in clause 3 to be documented.

NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this Part of BS 4508 are listed on page 10.

Requirements of design, materials, construction, installation, testing and fault monitoring for steel cased systems, for temperatures exceeding 50°C.