NEN EN 12972 : 2015
Current
The latest, up-to-date edition.
01-12-2013
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Types of tank inspection
4.1 Inspection for type approval
4.2 Initial inspection
4.3 Periodic inspection
4.4 Intermediate inspection
4.5 Exceptional checks
5 Units used for tank inspection
5.1 General
5.2 Inspection of the necessary documents
5.3 Verification of the tank against the design
5.4 Inspection of the tank interior
5.5 Inspection of the tank exterior
5.6 Hydraulic pressure test
5.7 Vacuum testing
5.8 Leakproofness test
5.9 Determination of water capacity
5.10 Inspection of service equipment
5.11 Inspection of frame or other structural equipment
of portable tanks
5.12 Testing report,certificate and marking
Annex A (informative) Example for a data sheet
according to 4.1.3
Annex B (informative) Certificate of initial periodic,
intermediate inspection and exceptional
check
Annex C (informative) Pressure testing with gases -
hazards and precautions
Annex D (normative) Tank plates for tanks of road tankers
for the transport of dangerous goods
Annex E (normative) Tank plates for portable tanks and
tank containers for the transport of dangerous
goods
Annex F (informative) Survey Table
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