EN 16728:2026

LPG equipment and accessories - Transportable refillable LPG cylinders other than traditional welded and brazed steel cylinders - Periodic inspection

Publication date:   Jun 11, 2026

General information

60.60   Standard published   Apr 22, 2026

CEN

CEN/TC 286 Liquefied petroleum gas equipment and accessories

European Norm

23.020.35   Gas cylinders

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Scope

This document specifies procedures for periodic inspection and testing, for transportable refillable LPG cylinders with a water capacity from 0,5 l up to and including 150 l.
This document is applicable to the following:
- welded steel LPG cylinders manufactured to an alternative design and construction, according to EN 14140 or equivalent standard;
- welded aluminium LPG cylinders, according to EN 13110 or equivalent standard;
- composite LPG cylinders, according to EN 14427 or equivalent standard;
- over-moulded LPG cylinders designed and manufactured according to EN 1442 or EN 14140;
see Annexes E and F.
This document can also be applied to stainless steel LPG cylinders designed according to national codes, see Clause A.3. This document can also be applied to composite LPG cylinders designed according to EN 12245, ISO 11119-3 and ISO 11119-4.
This document does not apply to cylinders permanently installed in vehicles.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

2008/68/EC

Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the council of 24 September 2008 on the inland transport of the dangerous goods

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EN 16728:2026
60.60 Standard published
Apr 22, 2026