EN 16348:2013
(Main)Gas infrastructure - Safety Management System (SMS) for gas transmission infrastructure and Pipeline Integrity Management System (PIMS) for gas transmission pipelines - Functional requirements
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies requirements which enable a Transmission System Operator (TSO) to develop and implement a safety management system including an integrity management system specifically for pipelines.
The SMS is applicable to infrastructure for the transmission of processed, non-toxic and non-corrosive natural gas according to EN ISO 13686 and injected bio methane, where:
- the pipeline elements are made of unalloyed or low-alloyed carbon steel;
- the pipeline elements are joined by welds, flanges or mechanical joints.
NOTE 1 In this standard, the term 'natural gas' includes injected bio methane or other non-conventional forms of natural gas, e.g. shale gas.
Gas infrastructures for the transmission of natural gas covered by this standard are:
- pipelines onshore including valve stations;
- compressor stations;
- measuring and pressure reduction stations.
Gas distribution assets as well as LNG plants, terminals, underground storages are excluded from the scope of this standard.
Occupational health and safety is excluded from this European standard because it is covered by national legislation and other European and/or international standards, e.g. OHSAS 18001.
This European standard specifies requirements on a general level. The referenced documents given in Clause 2 'Normative references' give more detailed requirements for some of the assets listed above.
This European Standard is intended to be applied in association with these national standards and/or codes of practice setting out the above-mentioned basic principles.
In the event of conflicts in terms of more restrictive requirements in national legislation/regulation with the requirements of this standard, the national legislation/regulation takes precedence as illustrated in CEN/TR 13737 (all parts).
NOTE 2 CEN/TR 13737 (all parts) contains:
- clarification of relevant legislation/regulations applicable in a country;
- if appropriate, more restrictive national requirements;
- national contact point for the latest information.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 25-Jun-2013
- Withdrawal Date
- 22-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 234 - Gas infrastructure
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 234/WG 3 - Gas Transportation
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 03-Aug-2022
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 03-Jul-2013
- Effective Date
- 20-Jan-2021
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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EN 16348:2013 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Gas infrastructure - Safety Management System (SMS) for gas transmission infrastructure and Pipeline Integrity Management System (PIMS) for gas transmission pipelines - Functional requirements". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements which enable a Transmission System Operator (TSO) to develop and implement a safety management system including an integrity management system specifically for pipelines. The SMS is applicable to infrastructure for the transmission of processed, non-toxic and non-corrosive natural gas according to EN ISO 13686 and injected bio methane, where: - the pipeline elements are made of unalloyed or low-alloyed carbon steel; - the pipeline elements are joined by welds, flanges or mechanical joints. NOTE 1 In this standard, the term 'natural gas' includes injected bio methane or other non-conventional forms of natural gas, e.g. shale gas. Gas infrastructures for the transmission of natural gas covered by this standard are: - pipelines onshore including valve stations; - compressor stations; - measuring and pressure reduction stations. Gas distribution assets as well as LNG plants, terminals, underground storages are excluded from the scope of this standard. Occupational health and safety is excluded from this European standard because it is covered by national legislation and other European and/or international standards, e.g. OHSAS 18001. This European standard specifies requirements on a general level. The referenced documents given in Clause 2 'Normative references' give more detailed requirements for some of the assets listed above. This European Standard is intended to be applied in association with these national standards and/or codes of practice setting out the above-mentioned basic principles. In the event of conflicts in terms of more restrictive requirements in national legislation/regulation with the requirements of this standard, the national legislation/regulation takes precedence as illustrated in CEN/TR 13737 (all parts). NOTE 2 CEN/TR 13737 (all parts) contains: - clarification of relevant legislation/regulations applicable in a country; - if appropriate, more restrictive national requirements; - national contact point for the latest information.
This European Standard specifies requirements which enable a Transmission System Operator (TSO) to develop and implement a safety management system including an integrity management system specifically for pipelines. The SMS is applicable to infrastructure for the transmission of processed, non-toxic and non-corrosive natural gas according to EN ISO 13686 and injected bio methane, where: - the pipeline elements are made of unalloyed or low-alloyed carbon steel; - the pipeline elements are joined by welds, flanges or mechanical joints. NOTE 1 In this standard, the term 'natural gas' includes injected bio methane or other non-conventional forms of natural gas, e.g. shale gas. Gas infrastructures for the transmission of natural gas covered by this standard are: - pipelines onshore including valve stations; - compressor stations; - measuring and pressure reduction stations. Gas distribution assets as well as LNG plants, terminals, underground storages are excluded from the scope of this standard. Occupational health and safety is excluded from this European standard because it is covered by national legislation and other European and/or international standards, e.g. OHSAS 18001. This European standard specifies requirements on a general level. The referenced documents given in Clause 2 'Normative references' give more detailed requirements for some of the assets listed above. This European Standard is intended to be applied in association with these national standards and/or codes of practice setting out the above-mentioned basic principles. In the event of conflicts in terms of more restrictive requirements in national legislation/regulation with the requirements of this standard, the national legislation/regulation takes precedence as illustrated in CEN/TR 13737 (all parts). NOTE 2 CEN/TR 13737 (all parts) contains: - clarification of relevant legislation/regulations applicable in a country; - if appropriate, more restrictive national requirements; - national contact point for the latest information.
EN 16348:2013 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 03.100.70 - Management systems; 23.040.01 - Pipeline components and pipelines in general; 75.200 - Petroleum products and natural gas handling equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 16348:2013 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to CEN/TS 15173:2006, CEN/TS 15174:2006, EN 17649:2022, EN 1594:2024, EN ISO 13686:2013, CEN/TR 13737-2:2014. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Infrastruktura za plin - Sistem za varno obvladovanje prenosne infrastrukture za plin in sistem celostnega obvladovanja prenosnega sistema za plin - Funkcionalne zahteveGasinfrastruktur - Sicherheitsmanagementsystem (SMS) für die Gastransportinfrastruktur und Rohrleitungsintegritätsmanagementsystem (PIMS) für Gastransportleitungen - Funktionale AnforderungenInfrastructures gazières - Système de management de la sécurité (SMS) pour infrastructures de transport de gaz et système de management de l’intégrité des canalisations (PIMS) pour canalisations de transport de gaz - Exigences fonctionnellesGas infrastructure - Safety Management System (SMS) for gas transmission infrastructure and Pipeline Integrity Management System (PIMS) for gas transmission pipelines - Functional requirements91.140.40Sistemi za oskrbo s plinomGas supply systemsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16348:2013SIST EN 16348:2013en,fr,de01-december-2013SIST EN 16348:2013SLOVENSKI
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EN 16348
June 2013 ICS 23.040.01 Supersedes CEN/TS 15173:2006, CEN/TS 15174:2006English Version
Gas infrastructure - Safety Management System (SMS) for gas transmission infrastructure and Pipeline Integrity Management System (PIMS) for gas transmission pipelines - Functional requirements
Infrastructures gazières - Système de management de la sécurité (SMS) pour infrastructures de transport de gaz et système de management de l'intégrité des canalisations (PIMS) pour canalisations de transport de gaz - Exigences fonctionnelles
Gasinfrastruktur - Sicherheitsmanagementsystem (SMS) für die Gastransportinfrastruktur und Rohrleitungsintegritätsmanagementsystem (PIMS) für Gastransportleitungen - Funktionale Anforderungen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 8 May 2013.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.
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This definition is identical with that given in the EU Directive on the common gas market 2009/73/EU. 3.2 inspection the process of measuring, examining, testing, gauging or otherwise determining the status of items of the pipeline system or installation and comparing it with the applicable requirements Note 1 to entry
This definition is identical with that given in EN 1594. 3.3 maintenance combination of all technical and associated administrative actions intended to keep an item in, or restore it to, a state in which it can perform its required function Note 1 to entry
This definition is identical with that given in EN 1594. 3.4 operation activities to control the gas flow through operation of compressors, regulators, valves, etc. under the conditions that gas pressure, gas quality and gas temperature (safety) limits set by the operator and/or standards are not exceeded SIST EN 16348:2013
The definition of the level of acceptability is in the responsibility of the stakeholders of a specific gas transmission system e.g. authorities, TSO. 3.6 safety aspect element or event that, if not properly managed, can cause a potential hazard for the population, the environment and for the gas infrastructure 3.7 safety management system SMS set of appropriate activities and practices by which a transmission system operator preserves a safe and reliable gas transmission system and mitigates the consequences of incidents Note 1 to entry
The pipeline integrity management (PIMS) is an integral part of the safety management system. 3.8 pipeline integrity condition of the gas transmission pipeline to ensure safe and reliable transportation of natural gas 3.9 pipeline integrity management system PIMS set of appropriate activities and practices by which a transmission system operator preserves the integrity of the gas transmission pipeline to ensure safe and reliable transportation of natural gas 4 Safety management system (SMS) 4.1 General requirements The SMS shall ensure: — the safety of the public; — the protection of urban, natural or industrial environment; — the service life and reliability of natural gas infrastructure. The safety management system is an essential part of the company management system see Figure 1. The SMS described in this standard is designed in accordance with the structure and the general principles of EN ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. The alignment of the SMS structure with the structure of EN ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 helps the integration with other management systems adopted by the TSO such as for quality, environment, occupational health and safety. SIST EN 16348:2013
Key a – CMS - Company Management System b – SMS - Safety Management System (for gas transmission infrastructure) c – IMS - Integrity Management System d – PIMS - Pipeline Integrity Management System (see Clause 5) e – EPR - Emergency Preparedness and Response Procedure (see 4.4.7) f – EMS - Environment Management System g – QMS - Quality Management System h – OHSMS - Occupational Health and Safety Management System Figure 1 — Example of architecture of a company management system of a TSO The TSO shall establish, implement and maintain a safety management system for the gas infrastructure, by fulfilling the requirements specified in Clause 4. The structure of the SMS shall follow the Deming cycle based on the principle of plan, do, check, act (PDCA). PDCA shall be applied to each of the life cycle stages of the gas transmission infrastructure: — design; — construction and commissioning; — operation (including emergency management); — maintenance; SIST EN 16348:2013
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