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AS 2809.1:2023
[Current]Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods, Part 1: General requirements for all road tank vehicles
This Standard specifies general requirements for the design, construction, testing, maintenance and inspection of road tank vehicles, irrespective of the cargo, that are intended for the road transport of dangerous goods.
Published: 02/06/2023
Pages: 32
Table of contents
Cited references
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Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
1 Scope and general
1.1 Scope
1.2 Application
1.3 Normative references
1.4 Terms and definitions
1.5 New designs and innovations
2 Vehicle design and construction
2.1 Basic design
2.1.1 General
2.1.2 Stability
2.1.3 Vehicle stability function
2.1.4 Road clearance
2.1.5 Cabin-to-tank clearance
2.1.6 Rear impact protection
2.1.6.1 General
2.1.6.2 Rear underrun protection device (RUPD)
2.1.6.3 Bumper system
2.1.7 Guarding
2.1.8 Tail shafts
2.1.9 Vehicle main driver cabin
2.1.10 Battery
2.1.11 Battery isolation switch
2.1.12 Permanently energized circuits
2.1.13 Vehicle roll-over device
2.1.14 Stowage of hoses and other equipment
2.2 Cabling and wiring
2.2.1 protection
2.2.2 Wiring system
2.3 Equipment for hazardous areas
2.4 Lighting for hazardous areas
2.5 Brake interlock driveaway protection
2.6 Spillage hazards
2.7 Stability of disconnected trailers
2.8 Fire extinguisher mountings
2.9 Pump pressure and controls
2.10 Road tank vehicles
2.10.1 Propulsion engines
2.10.2 Auxiliary engines
2.11 Safety
2.11.1 Safety equipment
2.11.2 Road transport documentation
2.11.3 Tank ladder, steps and fall arrest
2.11.4 Mudguards
2.11.5 Pneumatic emergency stop
2.12 Markings
2.12.1 Remote valve operation
2.12.2 Identification plate
2.12.3 Heating jackets/ducts
2.13 Heating jackets/ducts
3 Vehicle inspection
3.1 General
3.2 Regular inspection and maintenance intervals
3.3 Performance testing
3.4 Competency
3.5 Precautions
3.5.1 General
3.5.2 Flammable cargoes
3.6 Confined space entry
3.7 Gas-freeing/purging operations
3.8 Repairs or modifications
3.9 Records
3.10 Testing
Appendix A
A.1 Introduction
A.2 Scope
A.3 Centre of gravity
A.4 Axle track width
A.5 Suspension
A.6 Prime mover/rigid truck
A.7 Steering geometry and axle alignment
A.8 Tyres
A.9 Fifth wheel couplings
A.10 Brakes
A.11 Loading
Appendix B
B.1 Introduction
B.2 Scope
B.3 Application
B.4 Test for vents
B.4.1 Principle
B.4.2 Material
B.4.3 Apparatus
B.4.4 Procedure
B.4.5 Report
B.5 Tests for hatch assemblies
B.6 Drop test
B.6.1 Principle
B.6.2 Material
B.6.3 Apparatus
B.6.4 Preparation of test specimen
B.6.5 Procedure
B.6.6 Report
Bibliography
Cited references in this standard
ECE R105
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles intended for the carriage of dangerous goods with regard to their specific constructional features
EN 13317
Tanks for transport of dangerous goods — Service equipment for tanks — Manhole cover assembly
[Current]
Corrigendum 1 - Amendment 2 - Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
[Current]
Explosive atmospheres, Part 14: Design selection, erection and initial inspection (IEC 60079-14:2013 (ED.5.0) MOD)
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