BS EN 1432:1997
Swap bodies - Swap tanks - Dimensions, requirements, test methods, operating conditions
- Standard No.
- BS EN 1432:1997
- Release Date
- 1997
- Published By
- British Standards Institution (BSI)
- Latest
- BS EN 1432:1997
- Replace
- 94/304651 DC-1994
- Scope
- This Standard specifies the main dimensional and design characteristics, ratings, test methods, and operational requirements of swap tanks to be used within domestic and international multimodal traffic by road, rail, short sea, inland waterways, Ro/Ro, or ferry transport. Swap tanks are not intended for intercontinental deep-sea traffic. Except where otherwise stated, the requirements of this European Standard are minima for design and maxima for operation. Besides the requirements of this European Standard, additional (European) safety and transport requirements can apply. Swap tanks to be used for the carriage of dangerous goods are subject to national and international requirements as applied by the competent authorities. NOTE. International requirements are, for example: - for the transportation of dangerous goods: ADR, RID, IMO/IMDG, UNMM 'Orange book'; - for the transportation of perishable goods: ATP; - for safety and customs conventions: CCC, CSC, TIR. (see annex A).
BS EN 1432:1997 history
- 1997 BS EN 1432:1997 Swap bodies - Swap tanks - Dimensions, requirements, test methods, operating conditions
