ISO 10303-227:2005 specifies the data structures for representing and exchanging spatial configuration information for plants sytems and ship systems, with an emphasis on piping systems.

ISO 10303-227:2005 specifies the data structures for representing and exchanging the information to design, fabricate and construct a piping system, including the shape, material, connectionsand arrangements of the components of the system. It also specifies the data structures for representing and exchangingrequirements for the physical aspects of other plant and ship distribution systems including HVAC, cableways and mechanical systems.