GENERAL SPECIFICATION GS-MS-SL-001 EN

TOTAL M&S Rev. : 02 Effective date: 01/07/18 Page : 1 to16

TECHNICAL INVARIANTS FOR VEHICLES GS-MS-SL-001

Appendix A1 Tractors and Rigid Trucks
Appendix A2 Chassis Semi Trailer and Trailer
Appendix A3 White products and Lubricants tanks
Appendix A4 HFO - Bitumen tanks
Appendix A5 LPG Tanks and equipments

rev. date Subject of revision

2 5/31/2018 See change index

Managing
Owner Entity Supply, Logistique MS/SMR/SLP/OCL
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This English version is translated from the original French reference version

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Operating rules
1 grid is used for each vehicle (tractor, rigid, semi-trailer, trailer)
Each vehicle obtains a compliance level to the invariants
Each cons-control needs a new reception with a new grid

Grid to complete

Systematically fill the "yellow" fields in the header

A file may have one or more sheets filled depending on the vehicle

Transportation unit : tractor + semi-trailor = 2 files to create

File 1 File 2
Sheet "Tractors Sheets "ST and T chassis" + "…tanks" (fill the correct sheet
and Rigid Trucks" depending the transported product)

Transportation unit : rigid = 1 file to create

File 1
Sheet "Tractors and Rigid Trucks" + Sheet "…tanks" (fill the correct sheet
depending the transported product)

Transportation unit : rigid + trailer = 2 files to create

File 1 File 2
Sheet "Tractors and Rigid Trucks" + Sheet "… Sheets "ST and T chassis" +
tanks" (fill the correct sheet depending the "…tanks" (fill the correct sheet
transported product) depending the transported
product)
 version of
Change description Date
document
Ref Specs 270.30 : add "compliant with standard ISO 337" 3/9/2015 V1
Ref Specs 756: Line 1 modification: "A mechanically-controlled external stop valve (for exemple: a gate valve controlled by a wheel)" 6/10/2015 V2
Ref Specs 756: Line 2 modification: "At the end of the discharge pipe, a plug, a blank flange or an equivalent device." 6/10/2015 V2
Ref Specs 452.40: Line 2 modification addition to the sentence: At the end of the discharge pipe, a plug, a blank flange or an equivalent device. 6/10/2015 V2
6/10/2015 V2

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TRACTORS AND RIGID TRUCKS

Inspection date: Registration number of Tractors/Rigid Truck

Name of Inspector Type of vehicle: Select the type of vehicle
Carrier:

Criteria
Tech. Specs. Com-pliance
Ref. (Y/N) Comments

100 TYPE
GVW 33 tons and offered MAN model
Chassis support frame and N3-type road tractor (vehicle designed and built to transport goods having a maximum weight in
100.10 R Y complies with N3-type, kindly refer attached
excess of 12 metric tons).
specs

102 REGULATIONS
102.10 Of a type approved for the country or countries of use. R
The vehicle shall be: - Initially accepted and released to service in accordance with the regulations
102.20 R Y OK
applicable in the country or countries where it is to be used.

104 WEIGHT AND SIZES

The gross combined weight rating (GCWR) shown on the registration certificate shall be that of the country of registration.
104.10 R Y OK
This total gross combined weight rating must not be exceeded.
104.30 - 49 metric tons for 4X2 and 4X4 vehicles
However, depending on the type of
O Y
vehicle, the GCWR shall not exceed: OK
104.30.1 - 59 metric tons for 6X4, 6X6, 8X4 and 8X8 vehicles

104.40 The size of the tractor (width, length, area) will comply with the regulatory requirements of the country of registration. R Y OK

106 IDENTIFICATION AND MARKING

The type and serial number of the vehicle are to be cold stamped onto a side rail on the front right side of the chassis or
106.10 O Y OK
onto a fixed part of the chassis by the manufacturer. This information must be legible.

106.30.1 Empty weight (EW).

106.30.2 A plaque is to be glued or secured on Gross weight (GW).
the cabin showing the following O Y
106.30.3 information: Gross combined weight rating (GCWR). OK
Year of manufacture

112 OBC (On-board computer)

112.10 The vehicle shall be fitted with an OBC in accordance with Total requirements. O Y OK

118 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SIGNAGE

118.10 Unless different regulations apply, the vehicle shall be marked in accordance with ADR regulations. O Y OK complies with ADR type AT

120 CHASSIS

The chassis shall be of frame type with side rails and reinforced cross members for use in severe conditions.
120.10 O Y OK
A single chassis may be used if traffic conditions permit and the affiliate has formally agreed.

122 DRIVE TRAIN

122.10 The engine shall be diesel-powered. R Y OK
The engines propelling the vehicles shall be equipped and located such as to avoid any danger to the load caused by
122.10.1 O Y OK
heating or ignition.
122.10.2 The engine shall comply, as a minimum, with the EURO 2 standard. O Y OK
122.40 Tractors or Rigid Trucks with Trailers Rigid Trucks
The minimum engine power must be Axles Max. GCWR Min. power Axles Max. GW Min. power
adapted to the GCWR and not lower 4X2 44 T 330 hp 4X2 16T 240
6X4, 6X6 60 T hp 4X2 21T O Y OK
than the minimum power ratings 380 hp 280 hp 6X4, 6X6
listed in the following tables. 32T 330 hp
8X4, 8X8 38T 380 hp

The exhaust system (including the exhaust pipes) must be directed or protected such
122.50.1 O Y OK
as to avoid endangering the load through heating or ignition.
Exhaust system
122.50.3 It must be protected from any projections in case of overflow when loading. O Y OK

122.50.4 It shall be designed to prevent any risk of sparks. R Y OK

124 AXLES
These shall meet the regulatory requirements of the country of registration, especially as regards the maximum permissible
124.10 R Y OK
load.

128 WHEELS AND TIRES

Tires with a radial structure and profile adapted to difficult driving conditions. Retread and remodeled tires are
128.10 R Y OK
Tires on the same axle shall be of the same brand, type and size. prohibited.
OK spare wheel size would be same as of
128.20 A spare wheel fitted with a tire of the same type and size as those on the tractor. O Y
type & size as on front axle

132 BRAKING SYSTEM

Braking devices shall be pneumatic with double independent control circuits. R Y OK

The rear axles shall be fitted with spring-brake actuators. R Y OK

132.10 The vehicle shall have an Anti-lock Braking system (ABS). O Y OK

134 COMPRESSED AIR TANKS

134.10 The vehicle shall have at least two independent air tanks (one for each braking circuit). R Y OK

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140 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

The electrical installation shall be designed to induce neither ignition, nor short-circuit under normal conditions of use of the
140.10 R Y OK
vehicle.

An electrical circuit breaker shall be fitted as close to the battery as possible. When a single-pole switch is used, it must be
140.30.1 R Y OK
placed on the power wire and not on the ground wire.

140.40.1 The batteries are to be securely mounted in a ventilated battery compartment closed by an insulating lid. R Y OK

Electrical connections between tractor and rigid truck and between semi-trailer and trailer shall be designed to prevent any
140.60.1 O Y OK
accidental disconnection.

142 LIGHTING AND SIGNALING

142.10 Lighting and signaling shall comply with the requirements of the highway code(s) in the country or countries of use. R Y OK

The vehicle shall have headlamps with dipped and full-beam position, and
142.20 R Y OK
direction indicators at the front.
Screw-base bulbs are prohibited.
142.30 The vehicle shall have tail lights, brake lights and direction indicators at the rear. R Y OK

142.40 At the front, the vehicle is to be fitted with side marker lights. R Y OK
Reflective devices compliant with the highway code(s) in the country or countries of use must be installed on each side of
142.70 O Y To be done by the customer
the vehicle.

142.100 The signaling devices required by the highway code(s) in the country or countries of use must be installed. R Y OK

150 ROAD-USER PROTECTION DEVICES

Protective bars (cyclist side guards) shall be installed on lateral parts unprotected by equipment (diesel tank, spare wheel, Guard for fuel tank included; spare wheel
150.10 R Y
etc.). guard has to be done by trailer body buider

160 DIESEL AND ADBLUE TANK

In the event of leakage, the fuel must be able to flow onto the ground without coming into contact with hot parts of the
160.20 O Y OK
vehicle (especially with any extra tanks that may be installed).

170 ADDITIONAL POINTS: FOR TRACTORS: COUPLING DEVICE

170.40 A single oscillating, fifth wheel in cast iron to accommodate a 2" or 3.5" semi-trailer kingpin. O Y OK 3.5 inch king pin offered

180 ADDITIONAL POINTS: FOR RIGID TRUCKS WITH TRAILER COUPLING DEVICE
180.10 The rear chassis cross-member shall have a capacity suited to the GW traction of the trailer. R Y OK
The cross-member shall have a rotating pintle hook with an axis 50 mm in diameter. The hook shall be suited to the GW
180.20 R Y OK
traction of the trailer.

182 ADDITIONAL POINT: FOR RIGID TRUCKS: REAR BUMPER

182.10 The chassis shall have an approved model of rear underride bar (ICC bumper). R Y OK for MAN Rigid Truck chassis

190 CAB

190.40 The driver and passenger seats shall be fitted with approved three-point safety belts built into the seats and a headrest. R Y OK

190.90 The vehicle shall be fitted with standard external sideview mirrors (Class II) and wide-angle mirrors (Class IV). R Y OK
A front-mounted parabolic rear-view mirror (class VI) at the top and in the middle of the windshield, for monitoring the front OK kerb mirror on left in addition to side
O Y
of the vehicle from the driver's seat. mirrors are part of our specifications
The passenger door shall have either convex glass in its lower part, or a side-mounted rear-view mirror (close-proximity
190.110 O Y OK
convex rear-view mirror; Class V), so that the driver can see cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians.

192 EXTINGUISHERS
192.10 A 2-kg or 3-kg capacity powder fire-extinguisher, ABC type, for fighting engine fires. R Y OK
192.20 The fire extinguishers shall have a label indicating the date of the last inspection and the due date of the next one. R Y OK
192.30 This fire extinguisher, which is easy to position and use, must be installed on a support. O Y OK

194 OTHER EQUIPMENT

Two wheel chocks made of wood or plastic, of a size suitable for the vehicle's maximum gross weight and the diameter of
194.10.1 R Y OK
the wheels.
194.10.2 Two wheel chock supports attached to the rear of the chassis O OK

AGE OF THE VEHICLE

Tractors and rigid trucks must be aged ≤ 10 years. R

Inspector Driver

Compliance with red criteria 93% Decision

Total number of "red" criteria 27
Number of "red" criteria found compliant after inspection. 25

Compliance with orange criteria 95%

Total number of "orange" criteria 21
Number of "orange" criteria found compliant after inspection. 20

Overall compliance rating 94%

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SEMI-TRAILER/TRAILER CHASSIS

Inspection date: Registration number of semi-trailer/trailer

Name of Inspector Type of vehicle: Select the type of vehicle
Carrier:

Criteria
Tech. Compliance
Specs. Ref. (Y/N) Comments

200 TYPE

Chassis for semi-trailers or trailers used to transport and deliver light fuels, heavy fuel oils, bitumen, lubricants and LPG, O4 type
200.10 R
(Trailers exceeding a maximum weight of 10 t).

202 REGULATIONS
202.10 The semi-trailer chassis must be fully Highway code of the country of registration. R
compliant with the following codes
202.40 and regulations: Transportation legislation in the country or countries of use. R

204 WEIGHT AND SIZES

The height of the semi-trailer, including its bodywork coupled to its tractor shall, in all cases, comply with the maximum height set
204.30 R
by the country of registration's highway code.

204.40 The gross weight shall be consistent with the GCWR of the vehicle towing the semi-trailer. R

206 IDENTIFICATION AND MARKING

206.10 The chassis serial number shall be cold-stamped onto one of the side rails. O
206.30.1 Empty weight
206.30.2 A tare plate showing the following Gross vehicle weight rating
information shall be fastened to the O
206.30.3 bodywork: Payload

Year of manufacture

218 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SIGNAGE

218.10 Unless different regulations apply, the vehicle shall be marked in accordance with ADR regulations. O

220 CHASSIS
Reinforced backbone chassis with cross-members (subject to favorable driving conditions, certain types of semi-trailer can be self-
220.10 O
supporting).

224 AXLES
These must be of reinforced type and in number compliant with the requirements of the country of registration, especially as
224.10 R
regards the maximum permissible load.

228 WHEELS AND TIRES

Tires with a radial structure and profile adapted to difficult driving
228.30 conditions. Tires on the same axle shall be of the same brand, type and Retread and remodeled tires are prohibited. R
size.

128.20 A spare wheel fitted with a tire of the same type and size as those on the trailer. O

230 STABILITY AND LOAD REPORT

For a chassis designed to carry a tank, the overall width of the tread surface (distance separating the outer points of contact with
230.10 the ground of the right and left tires of the same axle) must be at least equal to 90% of the height of the loaded vehicle's center of O
gravity.

232 BRAKING SYSTEM

232.20 Two-line air braking: Power (red circuit) and Service (yellow circuit) R
132.10 The vehicle shall have an Anti-lock Braking system (ABS). O

232.40 If the Power circuit is broken, the braking system of the trailer or semi-trailer will automatically be activated. R

The park braking system is worked either by spring-brake actuators on the axles or, for chassis with service-brake chambers, by
232.100 R
manual control (steering-wheel lever pawl...) activating the brake levers on one or more axles by means of a cable.

240 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

The electrical installation shall be designed to induce neither ignition, nor short-circuit under normal conditions of use of the
240.10 R
vehicle.
Electrical connections between tractor and rigid truck and between semi-trailer and trailer shall be designed to prevent any
240.20 O
accidental disconnection.

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242 LIGHTING AND SIGNALING

242.10 The signaling devices shall comply with the requirements of the highway code(s) in the country or countries of use. R

The vehicle shall have tail lights, brake lights, and direction indicators at
242.30 R
the rear. Screw-base bulbs are prohibited.
242.35 The vehicle must be fitted with side marker lights at front and rear. R

242.40 Reflectors compliant with the highway code(s) in the country or countries of use must be installed on each side of the vehicle. O

242.70 The signaling devices required by the highway code(s) in the country or countries of use shall be installed. R

246 ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY

Chassis designed to be fitted with tanks must be electrically connected to the structure of the tank. The electrical resistance
246.10 R
between components and equipment in contact with one another shall not exceed 10 Ὠ.

246.20 Equipotential bonding terminals must be installed horizontally on each side of the tank (on no account directly on the tank). R

246.30 The symbol must be installed above each equipotential bonding terminal. O

250 USER PROTECTION DEVICES

Side protection bars (cyclist side guards) must be installed on the parts that are not protected by service equipment (e.g. valve
250.10 R
chest, spare wheel, etc.)

Rear protection: The rear of the vehicle shall be fitted, over the full width of the tank, with a bumper that can withstand rear
250.20 R
impacts.

252 EXTINGUISHING MEANS

252.10 Two "Transportation"-approved, 6-kg powder fire extinguishers suitable for flammability classes A, B and C. R

252.20 The fire extinguishers shall have a label indicating the date of the last inspection and the date of the next. R

254 REGULATORY EQUIPMENT

Two wheel chocks made of wood or plastic, of a size suitable for the vehicle's maximum gross weight and the diameter of the
254.10 R
wheels.
254.20 Two wheel chock supports attached to the rear of the chassis O

270 ADDITIONAL POINTS: SEMI-TRAILER CHASSIS SPECIFICS

270.30 A standardized 2" or 3.5" coupler knuckle-pin bolted on the upper coupler compliant with standard ISO 337 or ISO 4086 . R

270.50 Stands: One pair of stands suitable for supporting the unhooked loaded semi-trailer. R

280 ADDITIONAL POINTS: TRAILER CHASSIS SPECIFICS

A DN 50 o-ring (non-rotating) for hitching in the hook referred to in 180, of a capacity suited to the traction of the trailer's gross
280.30 R
weight.

290 ADDITIONAL POINTS: CONTAINER-HOLDER CHASSIS SPECIFICS

The Twist-Lock locks shall comply with ISO standard 1161. Their position on the chassis should enable two 20-foot containers or
290.20 R
one 30-foot container, or one 40-foot container to be loaded in compliance with the maximum permissible loads for the axles.

AGE OF THE VEHICLE

Chassis must be aged ≤ 15 years. R

SIGNATURES
Inspector Driver

Compliance with red criteria - Decision

Total number of "red" criteria 25
Number of "red" criteria found compliant after inspection. 0

Compliance with red criteria -

Total number of "orange" criteria 11
Number of "orange" criteria found compliant after inspection. 0

Overall compliance rating 0%

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WHITE PRODUCT TANKS

Inspection date: Registration number of Rigid truck:

Name of Inspector Registration number of semi-trailer/trailer:
Carrier: Product transported

Criteria
Tech. Compliance
Specs. Ref. (Y/N)

305 CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL

- Carbon steel or stainless steel for the transportation of light fuels. R
- Stainless steel or carbon steel with a coating of paint (EPOXY standard EI 1541) for transportation of JET A-1
- Mild steel or stainless steel or coated steel for the transportation of lubricants.
Depending on the product being
transported, the tank must be
The use of aluminum alloy for tanks intended to transport products (light fuels, Jet fuel, Lubricants) is subordinated
manufactured from:
to the requirements of the road network on which the vehicle is to drive and to prior acceptance by the affiliate.

310 SECTION - THICKNESSES- SURGE-PLATES

Ferrule, bases, surge-plates: carbon steel and aluminum, minimum 5 mm O
Ferrule, bases, surge-plates: stainless steel, minimum 3 mm

The compartments shall be divided by non-waterproof partitions into sections of capacity less than or equal to 7,500 liters. The area of the surge O
plate shall be at least 70% of the cross-sectional area of the tank in which the surge-plate is fitted.

330 PROTECTION OF UPPER MECHANISMS

The mechanisms located in the upper part of the tank must be effectively protected against the danger of being wrenched off in the event of tank R
overturn.

350 ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY

All components of the shell shall be electrically connected to each other and to the metal parts of the service and structural equipment of the tank R
and to the vehicle. The electrical resistance between components and equipment in contact with one another shall not exceed 10 Ὠ.
R
Brass equipotential bonding terminals shall be installed, horizontally, on each side of the tank.
They may be secured either on the chassis or on the tank support cradles, but never directly on the tank.

O
The symbol must be installed above each equipotential bonding terminal.

A winder equipped with a Ø6 mm² power cable at least 15 m long, ending in a crocodile clip to ensure equipotential bonding between the tank O
vehicle and the customer's tank, must be installed on the valve chest.

365 ACCESS TO THE TANK DOME

An access ladder to the dome attached to the front or the rear of the tank. R
Access to all manholes shall be protected by at least a folding guardrail at the top. R

The top of the tank must be painted with an anti-slip coating along its entire length. O

370 HOSE SHEATHING

O
One or more hose sheaths per side depending on the operating needs.
When the affiliate does not require this equipment, indicate: N/A

380 MARKING
- Type O
- The tank approval number
- Designation or construction brand
An identification plate made of - Its manufacturing serial number.
corrosion-resistant metal shall - Year of manufacture
be permanently attached to the - Test pressure
tank in a place easily accessible - Total tank capacity
for inspection. The following
information must be embossed - Total capacity followed by the symbol "S" when compartments of more than 7,500 liter capacity are divided by
on the plate: surge plates into sections with a maximum capacity of 7,500 liters.

- Date and type of the latest test to which the tank has been subjected, in the form month, year, followed by a "P"
when the test was the initial or a periodic test and/or month, year followed by an "L" when the test is an
intermediate leakproofness test.

382 INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

The tank and its equipment shall have successfully passed hydraulic pressuring testing at the indicated test pressure less than six years before. R

390 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SIGNAGE

Unless different regulations
apply, the tank vehicle is to be
marked in accordance with ADR
regulations.
O
On each side of the tank and to the rear:
- A placard indicating the hazard class of the transported goods
- An "ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE" mark if the transported material is hazardous.
O
The rear of the tank must have an orange reflecting placard (40 cmx30cm) with black edges at least 15 mm wide.
The placard must resist 15 minutes of fire without becoming detached from its mount. It must remain attached
regardless of the vehicle's orientation.

410 MEASURING VESSEL

410.20 A valid strapping certificate (volumetric measurement) and the corresponding measuring instruments shall be available for the tanks. R

430 EMERGENCY CLOSURE

O
The vehicle shall have at least two push-button emergency devices for closing the internal stop-valves defined in 452
One close to the valve sheet, the other in the rear door overhang on the opposite side of the valve sheet. A plate engraved with the words
430.10
"EMERGENCY STOP" will be positioned close to the push-button.
This requirement does not apply when the shutters are mechanically controlled - Indicate: N/A

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452 IN THE LOWER PART OF EACH COMPARTMENT

A pneumatically controlled internal stop valve compliant with the EN 13308 standard, or equivalent. R
452.10
Under derogation from the affiliate, the stop valve may be mechanically controlled.

Opening and closure of the internal stop valves must be individually controlled. O
452.30
An engraved plate must clearly indicate their position as "OPEN" or CLOSED".

At the end of the discharge pipes, a valve suitable for use with petroleum products and controlled by a toggle lever, that can be locked in the closed R
452.40 position.
It must be possible to seal the valve in the closed position. At the end of the discharge pipe, a plug, a blank flange or an equivalent device.
O
452.80 An engraved plate indicating the compartment number and its nominal capacity must be fixed above each discharge valve.

456 IN THE UPPER PART OF EACH COMPARTMENT

A manhole cover eqquipped with a graduated two-stage opening fill cover, ensuring the functions of top and bottom loading, respiration and R
456.10
accidental overpressure.
The manhole cover shall be of bolted type. O

An internal ventilation device compliant with standard EN 14595 ensuring operations under normal pressure, accidental overpressure, O
456.20
underpressure when unloading and leakproofness in the event of overturning.
O
456.50 An engraved plate indicating the compartment number and its nominal capacity is to be fixed on/close to the manhole cover.

554 ADDITIONAL POINTS: FOR THE BRIDGER JETS: IN THE LOWER PART OF THE TANK
O
554.20 At a low point of the pipe, a 3/4" sampling valve with automatic return with stopper and small chain.

O
Unless specific local constraints require otherwise, the connector referred to in 452 shall be a "dry connection" type of Industrial Socket (ASA)
554.30 compliant with NATO STANAG 3756, or an API 4". The valve upstream of the connector must be adapted in consequence.
To be validated by the affiliate while complying with the requirements of MOCQAT §4.8

585 ADDITIONAL POINTS: FOR THE BRIDGER JETS: RECEIPT

585.10 The vehicle shall be inspected using the MOCQAT FE CQL 119 form in compliance with the prescriptions of MOCQAT §8.2. R

An impregnation test with A1 jet fuel must be carried out as an acceptance criterion for transporting A1 jet fuel in accordance with the requirements R
585.20
of MOCQAT §7.3.7.

590 ADDITIONAL POINTS: FOR THE BRIDGER JETS: SIGNAGE

O
In addition to the regulatory signage referred to in 390, clearly visible EI 1542-compliant marking for A1 jet fuel must be stuck on each side and to
590.10
the rear of the tank.

AGE OF THE VEHICLE

The tank must be ≤ 15 years old. R

SIGNATURES
Inspector Driver

Compliance with red criteria - Decision

Total number of "red" criteria 12
Number of "red" criteria found compliant after inspection. 0

Compliance with red criteria -

Total number of "orange" criteria 15
Number of "orange" criteria found compliant after inspection. 0

Overall compliance rating 0%

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Comments

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HFO AND BITUMEN TANKS

Inspection date: Registration number of Rigid truck:

Name of Inspector Registration number of semi-trailer/trailer:
Carrier: Product transported Select the product transported

Criteria
Tech. Compliance
Specs. Ref. (Y/N) Comments

305 CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL

R
The tank is to be built in mild steel or stainless steel for the transportation of hot products (HFO - Bitumen).

310 SECTION - THICKNESSES- SURGE-PLATES

Ferrule, bases, surge-plates: carbon steel and aluminum, minimum 5 mm O
Ferrule, bases, surge-plates: stainless steel, minimum 3 mm

The compartments shall be divided by non-waterproof partitions into sections of capacity less than or equal to 7,500 liters. The area of the surge O
plate shall be at least 70% of the cross-sectional area of the tank in which the surge-plate is fitted.

330 PROTECTION OF UPPER MECHANISMS

The mechanisms located in the upper part of the tank must be effectively protected against the danger of being wrenched off in the event of tank R
overturn.

350 ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY

All components of the shell shall be electrically connected to each other and to the metal parts of the service and structural equipment of the tank R
and to the vehicle. The electrical resistance between components and equipment in contact with one another shall not exceed 10 Ὠ.
R
Brass equipotential bonding terminals shall be installed, horizontally, on each side of the tank.
They may be secured either on the chassis or on the tank support cradles, but never directly on the tank.

O
The symbol must be installed above each equipotential bonding terminal.

A winder equipped with a Ø6 mm² power cable at least 15 m long, ending in a crocodile clip to ensure equipotential bonding between the tank O
vehicle and the customer's tank, must be installed on the valve chest.

365 ACCESS TO THE TANK DOME

An access ladder to the dome attached to the front or the rear of the tank. R
Access to all manholes shall be protected by at least a foldaway guardrail at the top. R

The top of the tank must be painted with an anti-slip coating along its entire length. O

370 HOSE SHEATHING

One or more hose sheaths per side depending on the operating needs. O
When the affiliate does not require this equipment, indicate: N/A

380 MARKING
- Type O
- The tank approval number
- Designation or construction brand
An identification plate made of - Its manufacturing serial number.
corrosion-resistant metal shall - Year of manufacture
be permanently attached to the - Test pressure
tank in a place easily accessible - Total tank capacity
for inspection. The following
information must be embossed - Total capacity followed by the symbol "S" when compartments of more than 7,500 liter capacity are divided by
on the plate: surge plates into sections with a maximum capacity of 7,500 liters.

- Date and type of the latest test to which the tank has been subjected, in the form month, year, followed by a "P"
when the test was the initial or a periodic test and/or month, year followed by an "L" when the test is an
intermediate leakproofness test.

382 INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

The tank and its equipment shall have successfully passed hydraulic pressuring testing at the indicated test pressure less than 6 years before. R

390 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SIGNAGE

Unless different regulations
apply, the tank vehicle is to be
marked in accordance with ADR
regulations.
O
On each side of the tank and to the rear:
- A placard indicating the hazard class of the transported goods
- An "ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE" mark if the transported material is hazardous.
O
The rear of the tank must have an orange reflecting placard (40 cmx30cm) with black edges 15 mm wide minimum.
The placard must resist 15 minutes of fire without becoming detached from its mount. It must remain attached
regardless of the vehicle's orientation.

752 IN THE UPPER PART OF THE TANK

A manhole cover, that closes with either: R
- A central flange locked by hinged screws welded onto the ferrule and wing nuts.
- Six clamps
An external ventilation device. O
Two pigtail-shaped hooks, designed to receive the retaining chains of the loading arm. O

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Specs. Ref. (Y/N) Comments

756 IN THE LOWER PART OF THE TANK

A mechanically-controlled external stop valve (for exemple: a gate valve controlled by a wheel) R
At the end of the discharge pipe, a plug, a blank flange or an equivalent device. R

770 ADDITIONAL POINT: FOR BITUMEN: INSULATION

The tank may be equipped with thermal insulation. Cladding that is directly in contact with the tank must have an ignition temperature at least 50°C O
higher than the tank's design temperature.

790 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SIGNAGE

In addition to the signage required in 390.XX, on each side and at the rear of the tank, marking for substances transported hot. O

AGE OF THE VEHICLE

The tank must be ≤ 15 years old. R

SIGNATURES
Inspector Driver

Compliance with red criteria - Decision

Total number of "red" criteria 11
Number of "red" criteria found compliant after inspection. 0

Compliance with red criteria -

Total number of "orange" criteria 12
Number of "orange" criteria found compliant after inspection. 0

Overal compliance rating 0%

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BULK GAS TANKS & EQUIPMENT (inter-center & distribution)

Inspection date: Registration number of Rigid truck:

Name of Inspector Registration number of semi-trailer/trailer:
Carrier: Use of vehicle Select the type of vehicle use

Criteria
Tech. Specs. Compliance
Ref. (Y/N) Comments

805 CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL

805.10 The tank shall be made of high-tensile steel of P440 NJ 4 type. R

815 CHARACTERISTICS
Tank with thermal insulation R
- Maximum service pressure: 19.2 bar
Depending on whether it has
- Minimum test pressure: 25 bar
815.20. thermal insulation, the tank shall
815.30 be designed to the following
Tank without thermal insulation
criteria:
- Maximum working pressure: 20.7 bar
- Minimum test pressure: 27 bar

820 SECTION - THICKNESSES- SURGE-PLATES

820.10 Cylindrical tanks. R

820.30 Shape of tank bottom: Elliptical or hemispherical. R

820.40 The tank is to be divided, by partitions or surge plates, into non-tight compartments of no more than 7,500 liters capacity. O

835 OPENINGS AND EQUIPMENT ON THE TANK

R
Equipment connected directly to the tank shall be effectively protected so as not to generate any risk of leakage in the event of an accident.

Any branch connection of a nominal diameter greater than or equal to 1.5 mm (except relief valves and purges) shall be fitted with an internal shut- R
off device (as a minimum, flow-rate limiter or check valve).
Any branch connection of a nominal diameter greater than or equal to 50 mm shall be fitted with an internal shut-off device with a flow-rate limiter. R
835.20 - A manhole with an inverted plate or flat lid of diameter greater than or equal to 420 mm R
R
835.20.1 - An easy-to-use magnetic or rotating gauge for determining the percentage of liquid in the tank.
The tank shall comprise at
835.20.3 least: - A pressure gauge connected to the tank's gas phase by an opening fitted with a control valve. R
835.30 - A filler nozzle with a chimney fitted with an internal stop valve with a flow-rate limiter. R
835.40 - An unloading port fitted with an internal stop valve with a flow-rate limiter. R

O
For distribution vehicles, an opening protected by a check valve with a chimney for balancing the gas in the volume meter required in 910.
835.60
For an inter-center vehicle, indicate N/A.

845 INTERNAL STOP VALVE CONTROL CIRCUIT

O
845.10 Each stop valve shall be manually controlled by a pneumatic or hydraulic switch clearly indicating its position as "open" or "closed".

R
Two emergency push-button switches, located at the front and back of the tank controlling closure of the internal safety stop valves.
845.20
They must be readily accessible and clearly identified by a label marked "EMERGENCY STOP" on a red background.

O
It must be possible to obtain instantaneous closure of the internal stop valves by any one of the following:
- Release of the vehicle's parking brake.
845.40 - Melting of the fire protection (fuse or polyamide pipe).
- One of the "EMERGENCY STOP" buttons.
- Acting on the remote control covered in 920 (for distribution vehicles)

852 PIPES
852.10 Pipes shall conform to the relevant ANSI, API and ASTM standards. O

854 VALVES
O
854.10 All valves shall be of quarter-turn ball-valve type, fire-safe, and their position (open or closed) shall be clearly shown, without the slightest ambiguity.

860 FILLER / DISCHARGE CONNECTIONS

R
860.40.1 - A drain valve on the lower generator line.

- A flanged full-bore valve, with a locking system to prevent accidental opening. It must be impossible to lock this R
860.40.2 Each connection must be fitted
with: system in the open position.
860.40.3 - A connector suited to local practices. R
860.40.4 - A brass, aluminum or steel protective cap. R
O
860.50 A lock-out bar must be installed to secure the caps. It must be possible to padlock the lock-out bar.

870 VALVE CHESTS

870.10 Valve chest doors shall have long-wearing, firmly-closing doors that can be locked. R

875 ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY

All components of the tank shall be electrically connected to one other, to the metal parts of the service and structural equipment of the tank, and to R
875.10 the vehicle. The electrical resistance between components and equipment in contact with one another shall not exceed 10 Ὠ.

R
Brass grounding terminals installed horizontally each side of the tank.
875.20
They may be secured either on the chassis or on the tank support cradles, but never directly on the tank.

O
875.30 The symbol must be installed above each ground terminal.

A pneumatically controlled rewinder with a length of electric cable of Ø 6 mm², and ending in a crocodile clip to ensure equipotential bonding O
875.40
between the tank vehicle and the customer's tank.

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Tech. Specs. Compliance
Ref. (Y/N) Comments

880 MARKING
880.10.1 An identification plate made of - The tank approval number R
880.10.2 corrosion-resistant metal shall - Designation or construction brand
880.10.3 be permanently attached to the - Its manufacturing serial number.
880.10.4 tank in a place easily accessible - Year of manufacture
for inspection.
880.10.5 - Test pressure
880.10.6 The following information must - External design pressure.
880.10.7 be embossed on the plate: - Total tank capacity
- Total capacity followed by the symbol "S" when compartments of more than 7,500-liter capacity are divided by
880.10.8
surge plates into sections with a maximum capacity of 7,500 liters.
880.10.9 - Design temperature.
- Date and type of the latest test which the tank has undergone, in the form month, year, followed by a "P" when the
880.10.10 test is the initial or a periodic test and/or month, year followed by an "L" when the test is an intermediate
leakproofness test.

882 INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

882.10 The tank and its equipment shall have successfully passed hydraulic pressuring testing at the indicated test pressure less than 6 years before. R

890 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SIGNAGE

890.10 Unless different regulations apply, the vehicle is to be marked in accordance with ADR regulations. O

O
890.20 A placard on each side and at the back of the tank, indicating the hazard class of the substances transported.
O
The rear of the tank must have an orange reflecting placard (40 cmx30cm) with black edges 15 mm wide minimum. The placard must resist 15
890.30
minutes of fire without becoming detached from its mount. It must remain attached regardless of the vehicle's orientation.

910 ADDITIONAL POINTS: FOR DISTRIBUTION VEHICLES: DELIVERY CIRCUIT

910.15 A full-bore valve. R

A filter installed upstream of the pump. O

910.30 A displacement pump powered by a hydraulic motor or by a universal joint on rigid trucks. R

An external bypass, set at a maximum differential pressure of 7 bar, is to be installed to shunt the pump suction and R
910.35
discharge.
O
A recycling circuit fitted with a valve and connected to the check valve required in835 located on the tank or on the
910.40
filler connection.

O
A gas-separation device with a check valve – built-in or not,
910.50.1 depending on the type of separator – connected to the check valve
required in 840 by a metal tube or flexible hose as appropriate.
The circuit is composed, from
the tank to the delivery nozzle,
910.50.2 A measuring device. O
of:
A set of measuring equipment compliant A differential valve maintaining an overpressure of at least 1 bar with O
910.50.3 with local regulations. The measuring set the tank and ensuring a non-return function.
shall comprise:
O
910.55 An easy-to-read dial thermometer in a thermometer pocket.

910.60 A valve upstream of the winder reel. O

A winder reel fitted, as from the rotating joint, with a bonding strip O
910.65
between the drum and the hose end fitting
910.75 A delivery nozzle consisting of: R
A hose conform to standard EN 1762 (PMS R
910.75.2 A connector suited to local practices.
25 bar, PE 37.5 bar) comprising:
910.75.3 A nylon or brass cap. R
O
The metered delivery components (measuring instruments, winder, command-control panels) are all located in a metal or composite chest, the
950.10
different parts of which are connected to the electrical continuity circuit defined in 875.

920 ADDITIONAL POINTS: FOR DISTRIBUTION VEHICLES: REMOTE CONTROL

The delivery vehicles must have a system enabling the driver to halt delivery and close the internal shut-off valves remotely (without needing to O
920.10
return to the vehicle).

930 ADDITIONAL POINTS: FOR DISTRIBUTION VEHICLES: SPECIAL PROVISIONS

O
Thermal relief valves set at 25/30 bar (375/450 PSIG) shall be mounted on 1/4" F-NPT steel bosses located along the upper generator line of all
930.60
isolatable sections.

AGE OF THE VEHICLE

The tank must be ≤ 20 years old. R

SIGNATURES
Inspector Driver

Compliance with red criteria - Decision

Total number of "red" criteria 23
Number of "red" criteria found compliant after inspection. 0

Compliance with red criteria -

Total number of "orange" criteria 12
Number of "orange" criteria found compliant after inspection. 0

Overall compliance rating 0%

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Tractors and Semi-trailer and White Product HFO - Bitumen Bulk gas tanks
Rigid Trucks trailer chassis Tanks tanks and Equipment
GLOBAL

Registration number(s) of the vehicle(s) inspected.

Add plate number

Overall compliance rating in the sheet for - - - - #DIV/0!
scoring!

Compliance with "Red" criteria 93% - - - - #DIV/0!

Total number of "red" criteria - - - - - 0
Number of "red" criteria found compliant after inspection. - - - - - 0

Compliance with "Orange" criteria 95% - - - - #DIV/0!

Total number of "orange" criteria - - - - - 0
Number of "orange" criteria found complient after inspection - - - - - 0

Decisions

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