Standardisation

Developing the best practice of the future

DVGW has been setting standards for more than 150 years. DVGW standards provide a foundation for everyone working in the gas and water sectors. On the basis of the most up-to-date scientific and practical knowledge, DVGW defines binding rules for products and work processes in the gas and water industry. The DVGW standards build on technical trends in a future-oriented way. The main objective is to promote safety, hygiene and innovation – for the benefit of the environment and consumers. DVGW is a not-for-profit organization that operates independently and impartially. Industry specialists are involved in standardization right from the outset and are able to state reservations or make suggestions in a transparent process

Technical self-regulation in Germany

Gas and water specialist committees © DVGW

The DVGW standards are a clear manifestation of technical self-regulation in Germany. Specialists from the gas and water industry shape the standards themselves and German law specifi cally refers to these documents.

This principle indicates on the one hand “best practice” solutions, on the other hand it supports the compliance with legal requirements.

The pooling of specialist competence at the national level lays the foundation for international cooperation within Europe and beyond. Within the standardization bodies DIN, CEN and ISO, DVGW plays a key role in shaping European and international standards.

Facts and Figures:

2,600 expert volunteers
600 codes of practice currently valid
800 gas network operators and water suppliers with audited TSM systems

Current topics of DVGW specialist activities:

Gas	Water
Security of supply	Water ressources management
Energy efficiency	Drinking water protection
Power to gas	Strategic asset management
Smart grids	Benchmarking
LNG / SNG / Biogas	Energy efficiency in plants and networks
IT security	Innovative water treatment

DVGW Set of Rules: Essential tool for gas and water experts

Learn more about what the DVGW Set of Rules is and why its translated part can also be useful outside Germany!

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DVGW Set of Rules

Essential tool for gas and water experts

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DVGW Standards in English

English translation of the most important sets of rules
available for international companies and institutions, users and companies in the gas and water industries
available as PDF download – quick and easy
ongoing extension of the range

Translated DVGW Standards

DVGW Set of Rules Online Plus

DVGW Set of Rules Online Plus - no problem using it on tour! © DVGW

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DVGW Set of Rules Online Plus

DVGW rules and DIN standards for all technical and scientific activities in the gas and water sectors
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DVGW Set of Rules (in German only)

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The DVGW Set of Rules is distributed by our subsidiary wvgw Wirtschafts- und Verlagsgesellschaft Gas und Wasser mbH. Contact us if you would like to subscribe to the set of rules or if you have any questions about your subscription or product in general.

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