FprEN 12952-1

Water-tube boilers and auxiliary installations - Part 1: General FprEN 12952-1

Publication date:   Jul 16, 2026

Scope

This document is applicable to water-tube boilers and boiler assemblies with volumes in excess of two litres for the generation of steam and/or hot water at a maximum allowable pressure PS greater than 0,5 bar and with a temperature in excess of 110 °C as well as auxiliary installations (other plant equipment).
The requirements of this document take account of pressure-related hazards, which apply to water tube boilers, including failure of pressure-retaining components due to overheating.
This document does not apply to the following types of boiler plant:
a) boilers other than stationary boilers;
b) shell type boilers;
c) electrical boilers;
d) nuclear primary circuits, the failure of which can cause an emission of radioactivity.

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