Reaffirmed 2018

1. Scope

1.1 This standard specifies definitions, general design requirements, performance and test methods of pressure regulator and vapourizer (either combined or separate) of LPG specific equipment of motor vehicles of category L, M and N as defined in IS 14272 : 2011 ‘Automotive vehicles - Types - Terminology (first revision)’ using LPG in their propulsion system.

1.2 This standard is applicable to LPG specific equipment intended to use on vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in accordance with CMVR.

1.3 This standard is not applicable to the LPG specific equipment 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.

IS No. Title

15956 : 2012 Road vehicles - Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) specific equipment - Definitions, classification and general requirements

15957 : 2012 Road vehicles - Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) specific equipment - General design requirements, performance and testmethods

16009 : 2012 Road vehicles - Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) specific equipment - Shut off valve