Reaffirmed 2017

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard specifies definitions, classification and general requirements of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) specific equipments of motor vehicles of category L, M and N as defined in IS 14272 using LPG in their propulsion system.

1.2 This standard is applicable to LPG specific equipments intended to use on vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas, in accordance with Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (CMVR).

1.3 This standard is not applicable for the following:

a) Fuel containers;

b) Multi function valve assembly for permanently fixed liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) containers for automotive use; and

c) LPG specific equipments used in agricultural tractors and construction equipment vehicles.

2. REFERENCES

The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below:

14272 : 2011 Automotive vehicles - Types - Terminology (first revision)

15100 : 2001 Multifunction valve assembly for permanently fixed liquefied petroleum gas LPG containers for automotive use