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TECHNICAL STANDARDS
TECHNICAL Standards and updates from the IGEM Technical Services team
STANDARDS RECENTLY DRAFTS FOR COMMENT
PUBLISHED IGEM/G/8 Handling,
transport and storage
IGEM/GM/4
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED Flowmetering of PE pipe and fittings
practices (>38bar and
IGEM/GL/10 Gas
<100 bar)
IGEM/PRS/40 Medium quality standard
OUR IGEM EXPERTS ANSWER YOUR COMMON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS pressure meter IGEM/IG/1 Standards
of training in gas work
installation kits
IGEM/PRS/41 Low IGEM/UP/9
pressure meter Application of
installation kits natural gas and fuel
oil systems to gas
IGEM/GM/PRS/50 turbines
Meter serial
numbering DRAFTS AFTER COMMENT
IGEM/UP/21 Liquefied
IGEM/UP/16 natural gas fuelling
Design for natural stations
gas installations
on industrial and IGEM/TD/4 PE and
commercial premises steel gas services and
with respect to DSEAR service pipework
IGEM/TD/16 IGEM/TD/12 Pipework
Biomethane injection stress analysis for gas
industry plant
IGEM/TD/19
Reinforced IGEM/TD/13
thermoplastic Pressure regulating
pipelines for high installations
pressure gas IGEM/G/5 Gas in
transmission multi-occupancy
IGEM/SR/18 Safe buildings
working practices to IGEM/GM/6 Non-
ensure the integrity domestic meter
of gas assets installations –
and associated standard designs
installations
IGEM/SR/29 Dealing
with gas escapes
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please contact the Technical Services
team by emailing technical@igem.org.uk
or calling +(0)1509 678179.

Q: WHAT IS THIS STRANGE THING you should get in contact with your area
UNDER MY PORCH? gas distribution company and ask them
I uncovered this structure while trying to check if it is still in use.
to locate the gas pipe under my porch
and I have no idea what it is. It looks Q: ARE IGEM STANDARDS
like some kind of drain pot and vent to LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND
get liquids out, possibly added during RETROSPECTIVELY APPLICABLE?
construction as nothing has been built A: IGEM standards are not legal
to allow access to the vent. Mine is the requirements and are not retrospective.
last house in a cul de sac. They are drafted by industry experts
Any thoughts as to what it is? as best practice guidance to aid
A: This appears to be a syphon used compliance with the applicable
to collect any water/condensate in laws. The responsible person for the
the main. They are normally fitted at installation/premises has a legal duty of
low points in the main or where water care to ensure that all gas installations
ingress is an issue. in the premises are safe and do not pose
If there is any concern about the pipe, any danger to life or property.

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