Bondstrand pipe series used for offshore applications comply with design, purchase, manufactering, qualification testing, handling, storage, installation, commissioning and operation criteria set by:
UKOOA In 1994, the United Kingdom Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) issued a Document Suite on behalf of and under the guidance of the Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP) workgroup of the UKOOA. This Document Suite provides the offshore oil & gas industry with mutually agreed specifications and recommended practices for the design, purchase, manufacturing, qualification testing, handling, storage, installation, commissioning and operation of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) piping systems offshore.
Ameron was a member of the advisory group that was formed to review the documents during their development.
ISO This Document Suite formed the basis of the ISO 14692 Standard. Although, the ISO 14692 Standard is primarily intended for offshore applications on both fixed and floating topsides facilities, it may also be used as guidance for the specification, manufacture, testing and installation of GRP piping systems in other similar applications found onshore, e.g. produced-water and firewater systems.
IMO In 1993, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) issued a resolution (A.18/ Res. 753) covering acceptance criteria for plastic materials in piping systems, appropriate design and installation requirements and fire test performance criteria for assuring ship safety. Major certifying bodies (such as Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas and Det Norske Veritas) have adopted and implemented these Guidelines in their respective Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships.
All Bondstrand pipe series that are used in the marine industry are type-approved by these major certifying bodies.
