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CONTENTS

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Cover Sheet 1

Introduction 2

Major Standards 2-3

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1.0 Introduction
For scientific design of Piping Systems, selection of proper material of
construction and to detail out the material specifications, knowledge of Codes
and Standards is essential. Standardisation can and does reduce cost,
inconvenience, and confusion that result from unnecessary and undesirable
differences in systems, components and procedures. Industry standards are
published by professional societies, committees and trade organisations. A
Code is basically a standard that has been generally accepted by the
government. The objective of each code is to ensure public and industrial
safety in a particular activity or equipment. Codes are often developed by the
same organisation that develop Standards. These organisations also develop
good engineering practices and publish as Recommended Practices. The
intent of these documents are misunderstood since definition of Codes,
Standards and Recommended Practices are not always correctly
understood. The following definitions are generally accepted.

1.1 Code
A group of general rules or systematic procedures for design, fabrication,
installation and inspection prepared in such a manner that it can be
adopted by legal jurisdiction and made into law.

1.2 Standards
Documents prepared by a professional group or committee which are believed
to be good and proper engineering practice and which contain mandatory
requirements.

1.3 Recommended Practices

Documents prepared by professional group or committee indicating good
engineering practices but which are optional.

Companies also develop Guides/ Procedures in order to have consistency in

the documentation. These cover various engineering methods which are
considered good practices, without specific recommendation or requirements.

Codes and Standards as well as being regulations, might be considered as

"design aids" since they provide guidance from experts.

2.0 Major Standards

Each country has its own Codes and Standards. The major ones are listed
below. On global basis American National Standards are undoubtedly the most
widely used and compliance with those requirements are accepted world over.
In India, other than American Standards, British Standards and Indian
Standards are also used for the design and selection of equipment and piping
systems.
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MAJOR ORGANIZATION FOR

STANDARDS

Sr.No. Country Organisation Abbreviation

1. United American National ANSI

States of Standards Institute
America

2. Canada Standards Council of SCC

Canada

3. France Association Francaise AFNOR

4. United British Standards Institute BSI

Kingdom

5. Europe Committee of European CEN

Normalization.

6. Germany Deutsches Institute fur DIN

Normung

7. Japan Japanese Industrial JISC

Standards Committee

8. India Beauro of Indian Standards BIS

9. World International Organisation ISO

wide for Standardisation