ISO 15749-3-2004 PDF

Full title and description

Ships and marine technology — Drainage systems on ships and marine structures — Part 3: Sanitary drainage, drain piping for vacuum systems. This International Standard provides design guidance and requirements for sanitary drain lines used in vacuum drainage systems on ships and marine structures.

Abstract

ISO 15749-3:2004 specifies the design of sanitary drain lines in vacuum drainage systems installed on ships and marine structures. It complements the planning and basic requirements given in ISO 15749-1 and addresses materials, system layout, connections and installation practices specific to vacuum sanitary drainage.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard; confirmed as current in 2024).
• Publication date: 2004 (Edition 1 — published April/May 2004).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 47.020.30 (Piping systems).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2004).
• Number of pages: 20 (ISO published version).

Key bibliographic and status data as listed by ISO and recognized national adoption bodies.

Scope

This part of ISO 15749 applies to the design of sanitary drain lines in vacuum systems on ships and marine structures. It covers requirements and recommendations needed to ensure safe, reliable sanitary drainage under vacuum conditions; it does not replace the planning and general sanitary drainage design provisions in ISO 15749-1.

Key topics and requirements

• Design principles for vacuum sanitary drainage piping on ships (layout, gradients where applicable for combined systems).
• Material selection and compatibility suitable for marine environments and vacuum operation.
• Requirements for pipe fittings, joints and connections to maintain vacuum integrity and hygiene.
• Installation practices, access for inspection/maintenance, and provisions for noise and vibration control in piping runs.
• Testing, commissioning and normative references (including related ISO parts and relevant IMO guidance where applicable).

These topics reflect the standard’s focus on safe, hygienic and maintainable vacuum drainage installations in marine applications.

Typical use and users

Used by ship designers and naval architects when specifying sanitary vacuum drainage systems; marine and offshore engineers responsible for piping systems; shipyards and system installers executing marine sanitary installations; classification societies and regulatory authorities reviewing compliance with marine drainage requirements. Designers and procurement specialists use the standard to select materials and components and to define installation/testing requirements.

Related standards

ISO 15749-3 is part of the ISO 15749 series. Closely related documents include ISO 15749-1 (sanitary drainage-system design), ISO 15749-2 (sanitary drainage for gravity systems) and ISO 15749-4 (sewage disposal pipes). National and regional adoptions (for example EN/DIN adoptions) exist for the same text.

Keywords

sanitary drainage, vacuum system, drain piping, ships, marine structures, piping systems, ISO 15749, marine sanitary, installation, materials

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 15749-3:2004 is an International Standard that provides design requirements and guidance for sanitary drain lines in vacuum drainage systems on ships and marine structures.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the design of sanitary vacuum drain piping including material selection, fittings and connections, installation and testing considerations; it is intended to be used alongside ISO 15749-1 for planning and basic requirements.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Ship designers, naval architects, marine engineers, shipyards, installers, classification societies and regulators involved in marine sanitary systems specification, installation and compliance verification.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2004 edition (Edition 1) remains the published version and was confirmed as current by ISO in 2024 (systematic five-year reviews). There is no later ISO replacement published as of the last confirmation.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 15749 is a multi-part series addressing sanitary drainage systems on ships and marine structures; Part 3 specifically addresses vacuum-system sanitary drainage.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Sanitary drainage; vacuum drainage; drain piping; ships; marine structures; piping systems; ISO 15749.