AGFW FW 100 E 2012-01 PDF

Full title and description

STB AGFW FW 100 E 2012-01 — Arbeitsblatt "Grundsätze für das AGFW-Regelwerk" (Principles of the AGFW rules and standards). This document defines the structure, editorial rules and basic principles for the AGFW technical rule set used in district heating, heat supply and associated activities.

Abstract

FW 100 E 2012-01 sets out the purpose, scope and organisation of the AGFW rule framework. It standardises terminology, document types (Arbeitsblätter, Merkblätter etc.), editorial requirements and the process for drafting, publishing and updating AGFW technical rules so they can be applied consistently alongside national and European standards. The 2012 revision modernised the structure and aligned terms and formal requirements with national/European standardisation practice.

General information

• Status: Active/Published (part of the AGFW-Regelwerk series; in use as the organisational basis for AGFW documents).
• Publication date: January 2012 (designation 2012-01).
• Publisher: AGFW — Der Energieeffizienzverband für Wärme, Kälte und KWK e. V. (AGFW-Projektgesellschaft für Rationalisierung, Information und Standardisierung mbH handles distribution).
• ICS / categories: AGFW-Regelwerk area 1 — Fernwärmeversorgung (district heating / heat supply; organisational & technical rules for heat utilities).
• Edition / version: E 2012-01 (revision of earlier issues; FW 100 first issued 1998, revised 2002 and 2012).
• Number of pages: approx. 13 pages (print/brochure edition typically reported as ~13 pages).

Scope

FW 100 establishes the foundational rules and procedures for the AGFW rule set: it defines the types of documents issued by AGFW, their intended application, editorial layout and minimum content, the process for drafting and commenting, and how AGFW documents relate to national and European norms. It is intended for use by AGFW working groups, utilities, planners and manufacturers to ensure consistent formulation and application of sector rules.

Key topics and requirements

• Document types and hierarchy within the AGFW-Regelwerk (Arbeitsblätter, Merkblätter, Technische Mitteilungen) and their intended legal/technical status.
• Definitions and key terms to ensure consistent interpretation across AGFW documents.
• Rules for structure, layout and mandatory content of AGFW working sheets and guidance documents.
• Procedure for drafting, public consultation, comment handling and formal publication (including timelines for objections and revisions).
• Relationship and cross-referencing with national and European standards and norms — aligning AGFW documents with broader standardisation practice.
• Use of the FW 100 principles as the basis for related schemes (e.g., Technical Safety Management / TSM certification references).

Typical use and users

Primary users are AGFW working groups, municipal and commercial district heating utilities, planners, system manufacturers, certifiers and regulatory bodies. FW 100 is used when preparing or applying AGFW Arbeitsblätter and Merkblätter, for internal quality procedures, and as a reference when integrating AGFW rules with national/EU standards. It also underpins certification and technical-safety management schemes used by utilities.

Related standards

FW 100 is the foundational rule for the AGFW-Regelwerk and is referenced by many AGFW documents (for example FW 113, FW 114, FW 523 and other FW-series Arbeitsblätter and Merkblätter). Subsequent or related AGFW items and topic-specific guidance should be used together with FW 100 to ensure consistent implementation.

Keywords

AGFW, FW 100, Regelwerk, Fernwärme, district heating, Arbeitsblatt, Merkblatt, standardisation, drafting rules, technical safety management, TSM, editorial rules, 2012-01.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: AGFW FW 100 E 2012-01 is an AGFW Arbeitsblatt titled "Grundsätze für das AGFW-Regelwerk" (Principles for the AGFW rules and standards). It defines the principles, structure and editorial rules for all AGFW technical documents.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the scope and purpose of the AGFW rule set, document types and hierarchy, required content and layout, terminology, the process for drafting and consultation, and how AGFW documents relate to national and European standards.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: AGFW working groups, district heating utilities, planners, equipment manufacturers, certifying bodies and regulators use FW 100 as the organisational and editorial basis when creating, applying or certifying AGFW documents and procedures.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2012-01 edition was a formal revision (replacing the 2002 edition). AGFW maintains and updates its rule set; FW 100 continues to be part of the AGFW-Regelwerk and AGFW lists later editorial instances of its rule set (checks and later listings show FW 100 included in the Regelwerk index and subject to periodic review). Users should check the AGFW-Regelwerk catalogue for any later editorial updates or newer issue dates.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — FW 100 is the foundational module of the AGFW-Regelwerk (FW series). Other topic-specific Arbeitsblätter and Merkblätter (FW 113, FW 114, FW 523 etc.) build on the principles defined in FW 100.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Key keywords are: AGFW, FW 100, Regelwerk, Fernwärme, Arbeitsblatt, standardisation, drafting procedure, editorial rules, TSM.