The present text of Amendments to Annexes A and B of the Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR), Commission Directive (EU) 2022/2407 of 20 September 2022 ameding the Annexes to Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the inland transport of dangerous goods to take into account scientific and technical progress (Text with EEA relevance) (SL L 317, 9 December 2022., p. 1 – 2), is transmitted into the legal system of the Republic of Croatia.

AGREEMENT
CONCERNING THE INTERNATIONAL CARRIAGE
OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY ROAD (ADR)

ANNEXES A AND B

ECE/TRANS/WP.15/256

Chapter 1.1

1.1.3.6.2 In the first indent, after «0500,» add «0511,».

1.1.3.6.3 In the table, in the entry for transport category 2, in column (2):

•After the row for «Class 6.1», insert the following new row:

«Class 6.2:UN No. 3291»

•Replace the row for «Class 9» to read as follows:

«Class 9: UN Nos. 3090, 3091, 3245, 3480, 3481 and 3536»

1.1.4 Insert the following new 1.1.4.6 and 1.1.4.7:

«1.1.4.6 (Reserved)

1.1.4.7 Refillable pressure receptacles authorized by the United States of America Department of Transportation

NOTE: For carriage in accordance with 1.1.4.7, see also 5.4.1.1.24.

1.1.4.7.1 Import of gases

Refillable pressure receptacles authorised by the United States of America Department of Transportation and constructed and tested in accordance with standards listed in Part 178, Specifications for Packagings of Title 49, Transportation, of the Code of Federal Regulations accepted for carriage in a transport chain in accordance with 1.1.4.2 may be carried from the location of the temporary storage at the end point of the transport chain to the end user.

1.1.4.7.2 Export of gases and empty uncleaned pressure receptacles

Refillable pressure receptacles authorised by the United States of America Department of Transportation and constructed in accordance with standards listed in Part 178, Specifications for Packagings of Title 49, Transportation, of the Code of Federal Regulations may be filled and carried only for the purpose of exporting to countries which are not Contracting Parties to ADR provided the following provisions are met:

(a)     The filling of the pressure receptacle is in accordance with the relevant requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America;

(b)     The pressure receptacles shall be marked and labelled in accordance with Chapter 5.2;

(c)     The provisions of 4.1.6.12 and 4.1.6.13 shall apply to pressure receptacles. Pressure receptacles shall not be filled after they become due for periodic inspection but may be carried after the expiry of the time-limit for purposes of performing inspection, including the intermediate carriage operations.»

1.1.5 At the end, add the following Note:

«NOTE: A standard provides details on how to meet the provisions of ADR and may include requirements in addition to those set out in ADR.»

Chapter 1.2

1.2 Amend the title to read «DEFINITIONS, UNITS OF MEASUREMENT AND ABBREVIATIONS».

1.2.1 In the definition for «Bundle of cylinders», first sentence, replace «an assembly of cylinders» by «a pressure receptacle comprising an assembly of cylinders or cylinder shells».

Add the following new note under the definition of «Closure»:

«NOTE: For pressure receptacles, closures are, for example, valves, pressure relief devices, pressure gauges or level indicators.»

In the definition of «Conformity assessment» replace «type approval» by «type examination».

Amend the definition for «Cryogenic receptacle» to read as follows and, for the English version, reorder it alphabetically:

«'Closed cryogenic receptacle'» means a thermally insulated pressure receptacle for refrigerated liquefied gases of a water capacity of not more than 1 000 litres;»

In the definition for «Cylinder», delete «transportable».

The amendment to the definition of «Filler» does not apply to the English version.

Amend the definition of «GHS» to read:

«'Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals'» means the ninth revised edition of the United Nations publication bearing this title (ST/SG/AC.10/30/Rev.9);»

Amend the definition of «Manual of Tests and Criteria», to read:

«'Manual of Tests and Criteria'» means the seventh revised edition of the United Nations publication bearing this title (ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.7 and Amend.1);»

In the definition for «Metal hydride storage system», replace «receptacle» by «pressure receptacle shell».

In the definition of «Over-moulded cylinder» insert «shell» after «coated welded steel inner cylinder» and after «surface of the steel cylinder». The second amendment doesn’t apply to the English text.

In the definition of «Packing group», delete the Note.

In the definition for «Pressure drum», delete «transportable».

In the definition for «Pressure receptacle», after «means», add «a transportable receptacle intended for holding substances under pressure including its closure(s) and other service equipment and is». The second modification does not apply to the English text.

In the definition for «Receptacle», replace «Cryogenic receptacle» by «Closed cryogenic receptacle», Open cryogenic receptacles».

Amend the definition for «Recycled plastics material» to read as follows:

«Recycled plastics material» means material recovered from used industrial packagings that has been cleaned and prepared for processing into new packagings. The specific properties of the recycled material used for production of new packagings shall be assured and documented regularly as part of a quality assurance programme recognized by the competent authority. The quality assurance programme shall include a record of proper pre-sorting and verification that each batch of recycled plastics material has the proper melt flow rate, density, and tensile yield strength, consistent with that of the design type manufactured from such recycled material. This necessarily includes knowledge about the packaging material from which the recycled plastics have been derived, as well as awareness of the prior contents of those packagings if those prior contents might reduce the capability of new packagings produced using that material. In addition, the packaging manufacturer’s quality assurance programme under 6.1.1.4 shall include performance of the mechanical design type test in 6.1.5 on packagings manufactured from each batch of recycled plastics material. In this testing, stacking performance may be verified by appropriate dynamic compression testing rather than static load testing;

NOTE: ISO 16103:2005 «Packaging – Transport packages for dangerous goods – Recycled plastics material», provides additional guidance on procedures to be followed in approving the use of recycled plastics material. These guidelines have been developed based on the experience of the manufacturing of drums and jerricans from recycled plastics material and as such may need to be adapted for other types of packagings, IBCs and large packagings made of recycled plastics material.»

In the definition for «Service equipment», after (c), add a new sub-paragraph to read:

«(d)     Of a pressure receptacle, means closures, manifolds, piping, porous, absorbent or adsorbent material and any structural devices, e.g. for handling;»

In the definition for «Tank», delete the Note at the end.

In the definition for «Tube», delete «transportable».

In the definition of «UN Model Regulations», replace «twenty-first» by «twenty-second» and replace «(ST/SG/AC.10/1/Rev.21)» by «(ST/SG/AC.10/1/Rev.22)».

Amend the definition for «Working pressure» to read as follows:

«Working pressure»

(a)     For a compressed gas, means the settled pressure at a reference temperature of 15 °C in a full pressure receptacle;

(b)     For UN 1001 acetylene, dissolved, means the calculated settled pressure at a uniform reference temperature of 15 °C in an acetylene cylinder containing the specified solvent content and the maximum acetylene content;

(c)     For UN 3374 acetylene, solvent free, means the working pressure which was calculated for the equivalent cylinder for UN 1001 acetylene, dissolved;»

The Note remains unchanged.

Add the following new definitions:

«Fibre-reinforced plastics» means material consisting of fibrous and/or particulate reinforcement contained within a thermoset or thermoplastic polymer (matrix);»

«Inner vessel», for a closed cryogenic receptacle, means the pressure vessel intended to contain the refrigerated liquefied gas;»

«Pressure receptacle shell» means a cylinder, a tube, a pressure drum or a salvage pressure receptacle without its closures or other service equipment, but including any permanently attached device(s) (e.g. neck ring, foot ring);

NOTE: The terms «cylinder shell», «pressure drum shell» and «tube shell» are also used.»

The amendment to delete the footnotes doesn’t apply to the English text.

Delete the following definitions:

«Applicant», «ADN», «ASTM», «CGA», «CIM», «CMR», «CSC», «EN», «IAEA», «IBC», «ICAO», «IMO», «ISO», «MEGC», «MEMU», «RID», «SADT», «SAPT», «UIC», «UNECE».

1.2.2.1 In the table, after the entry for «Power», add the following new entry:

Add a new section 1.2.3 to read as follows:

«1.2.3 List of abbreviations

In ADR, abbreviations, acronyms and abbreviated designations of regulatory texts are used, with the following meaning:

A

«ADN»* means the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways;

«ASTM» means the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA, 19428-2959, United States of America), www.astm.org;

C

«CGA» means the Compressed Gas Association, 8484 Westpark Drive, Suite 220, McLean, Virginia 22102, United States of America, www.cganet.com;

«CIM»** means the Uniform Rules Concerning the Contract of International Carriage of Goods by Rail (Appendix B to the Convention concerning International Carriage by Rail (COTIF)), as amended;

«CMR»*** means the Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road (Geneva, 19 May 1956), as amended;

«CNG» means compressed natural gas (see 1.2.1);

«CSC» means the International Convention for Safe Containers (Geneva, 1972) as amended and published by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), London;

«CSI» means criticality safety index (see 1.2.1);

E

«EIGA» means European Industrial Gas Association, 30 Avenue de l’Astronomie, 1210 Brussels (Belgium), www.eiga.eu;

«EN» (standard) means a European standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) (CEN, Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium), www.cen.eu;

F

«FRP» means fibre-reinforced plastics (see 1.2.1);

G

«GHS» means Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (see 1.2.1);

I

«IAEA» means the International Atomic Energy Agency, P.O. Box 100, 1400 Vienna, Austria, www.iaea.org;

«IBC» means intermediate bulk container (see 1.2.1);

«ICAO» means the International Civil Aviation Organization, 999 University Street, Montreal, Quebec H3C 5H7, Canada, www.icao.org;

«IMDG» see definition of «IMDG Code» in 1.2.1;

«IMO» means the International Maritime Organization, 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR, United Kingdom, www.imo.org;

«ISO» (standard) means an international standard published by the International Organization for Standardization, 1, rue de Varembé, 1204 Geneva 20, Switzerland, www.iso.org;

L

«LNG» means liquefied natural gas (see 1.2.1);

«LPG» means liquefied petroleum gas (see 1.2.1);

«LSA» (material) means low specific activity material (see 2.2.7.1.3);

M

«MEGC» means multiple-element gas container (see 1.2.1);

«MEMU» means mobile explosives manufacturing unit (see 1.2.1);

N

«N.O.S.» means not otherwise specified entry (see 1.2.1);

R

«RID» means Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (Appendix C of COTIF (Convention concerning international carriage by rail));

S

«SADT» means self-accelerating decomposition temperature (see 1.2.1);

«SAPT» means self-accelerating polymerization temperature (see 1.2.1);

«SCO» means surface contaminated object (see 2.2.7.1.3);

T

«TI» means transport index (see 1.2.1);

U

«UIC»† means the International Union of Railways, 16 rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris, France, www.uic.org;

«UNECE» means the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, Palais des Nations, 8-14 avenue de la Paix, 1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland, www.unece.org.»

In the English version, footnotes *, **, ***, † read as follows:

«*The acronym «ADN» corresponds to the French term «Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par voies de navigation intérieures».»

«**The acronym «CIM» corresponds to the French term «Contrat de transport international ferroviaire de marchandises».»

«***The acronym «CMR» corresponds to the French term «Convention relative au contrat de transport international de marchandises par route».»

«†The acronym «UIC» corresponds to the French term «Union internationale des chemins de fer».»

Chapter 1.4

1.4.2.2.1 (d Replace «deadline» by «date specified».

1.4.3.3 In (b), replace «date of the next» by «date specified for the next».

The amendment to (h) does not apply to the English version.

1.4.3.4 (c) Replace «exceptional check» by «exceptional inspection».

Chapter 1.5

1.5.1.1 In footnote 1, replace «(http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/danger.htm)» by «(https://unece.org/adr-multilateral-agreements)».

Chapter 1.6

1.6.1.1 Replace «30 June 2021» by «30 June 2023» and «31 December 2020» by «31 December 2022».

1.6.1.41 and 1.6.1.42

Delete and replace «1.6.1.39 and 1.6.1.40 (Deleted)» by «1.6.1.39 to 1.6.1.42 (Deleted)».

1.6.1.44 Delete and add «1.6.1.44 (Deleted)».

1.6.1.46 Delete and replace «1.6.1.47 (Deleted)» by «1.6.1.46 and 1.6.1.47 (Deleted)».

1.6.1 Add the following new transitional measures:

«1.6.1.49 The mark shown in Figure 5.2.1.9.2 applicable until 31 December 2022, may continue to be applied until 31 December 2026.»

«1.6.1.50 For articles that meet the definition for DETONATORS, ELECTRONIC as described in 2.2.1.4 Glossary of names, and assigned to UN Nos. 0511, 0512 and 0513, the entries for DETONATORS, ELECTRIC (UN Nos. 0030, 0255 and 0456) may continue to be used until 30 June 2025.»

«1.6.1.51 Adhesives, paint and paint related materials, printing inks and printing ink related materials and resin solutions assigned to UN 3082 environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, N.O.S., packing group III in accordance with 2.2.9.1.10.6 as a consequence of 2.2.9.1.10.5¹ containing 0.025 % or more of the following substances, on their own or in combination:

– 4,5-dichloro-2-octyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (DCOIT);

– octhilinone (OIT); and

– zinc pyrithione (ZnPT);

may be carried until 30 June 2025 in steel, aluminium, other metal or plastic packagings, which do not meet the requirements of 4.1.1.3, when carried in quantities of 30 litres or less per packaging as follows:

(a) In palletized loads, a pallet box or unit load device, e.g. individual packagings placed or stacked and secured by strapping, shrink or tretch-wrapping or other suitable means to a pallet; or

(b) As inner packagings of combination packagings with a maximum net mass of 40 kg.»

Footnote 1 to read as follows:

«¹Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1182 of 19 May 2020 amending, for the purposes of its adaptation to technical and scientific progress, Part 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (fifteenth ATP to the CLP), applicable from 1 March 2022.»

Adapt the following footnotes in chapter 1.6 accordingly.

1.6.2.16 Delete and add «1.6.2.16 (Deleted)».

1.6.2 Add the following new transitional measures:

«1.6.2.17 The requirements of Note 3 of 6.2.1.6.1 applicable until 31 December 2022 may continue to be applied until 31 December 2024.»

«1.6.2.18 Closed cryogenic receptacles constructed before 1 July 2023 which were subject to the initial inspection and test requirements of 6.2.1.5.2 applicable until 31 December 2022 but which do not however conform to the requirements of 6.2.1.5.2 relating to the initial inspection and test applicable as from 1 January 2023, may continue to be used.»

«1.6.2.19 Acetylene cylinders constructed before 1 July 2023 which are not marked in accordance with 6.2.2.7.3 (k) or (l) applicable from 1 January 2023 may continue to be used until the next periodic inspection and test after 1 July 2023.»

«1.6.2.20 Closures of refillable pressure receptacles constructed before 1 July 2023 which are not marked in accordance with 6.2.2.11 or 6.2.3.9.8 applicable from 1 January 2023 may continue to be used.»

1.6.3.33 Delete and add «1.6.3.33 (Reserved)».

1.6.3 Add the following new transitional measures and replace «1.6.3.54 to 1.6.3.99 (Reserved)» by «1.6.3.58 to 1.6.3.99 (Reserved)»:

«1.6.3.54 Procedures used by the competent authority for the approval of experts performing activities concerning fixed tanks (tank vehicles) and demountable tanks intended for the carriage of substances other than those for which TA4 and TT9 of 6.8.4 apply which conform to the requirements of Chapter 6.8 in force up to 31 December 2022 but which do not conform to the requirements of 1.8.6 applicable to inspection bodies from 1 January 2023 may continue to be used until 31 December 2032.

NOTE: The term ‘expert’ has been replaced by the term ‘inspection body’.»

«1.6.3.55 Type approval certificates issued for fixed tanks (tank vehicles) and demountable tanks intended for the carriage of substances other than those for which TA4 and TT9 of 6.8.4 apply, issued before 1 July 2023 in compliance with Chapter 6.8 which not comply with 1.8.7 as applicable from 1 January 2023 may continue to be used until the end of their validity.»

«1.6.3.56 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks constructed before 1 July 2033 in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 6.9 in force up to 31 December 2022 but which do not however conform to the requirements of Chapter 6.13 applicable as from 1 January 2023, may still be used.»

«1.6.3.57 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks constructed before 1 January 2024 in accordance with the requirements in force up to 31 December 2022 but which do not, however, conform to the requirements applicable as from 1 January 2023 regarding the fitting of safety valves in accordance with 6.8.3.2.9 may still be used.»

1.6.3.100.2 Replace «as from 1 January 2021» by «from 1 January to 31 December 2022 or 6.13.6.1 applicable as from 1 January 2023».

1.6.4.32 Delete and replace «1.6.4.31 (Deleted)» by «1.6.4.31 and 1.6.4.32 (Deleted)».

1.6.4 Add the following new transitional measures:

«1.6.4.55 (Reserved)»

«1.6.4.56 Tank-containers which do not comply with the requirements of 6.8.3.4.6 (b) applicable from 1 January 2023, may continue to be used if an intermediate inspection takes place at least six years after each periodic inspection performed after 1 July 2023.»

«1.6.4.57 Except in relation to 6.8.1.5, second paragraph, second indent, procedures used by the competent authority for the approval of experts performing activities concerning tank-containers intended for the carriage of substances other than those for which TA4 and TT9 of 6.8.4 apply which conform to the requirements of Chapter 6.8 in force up to 31 December 2022 but which do not conform to the requirements of 1.8.6 applicable to inspection bodies from 1 January 2023 may continue to be used until 31 December 2032.

NOTE: The term «expert» has been replaced by the term «inspection body».»

«1.6.4.58 Type approval certificates issued for tank-containers intended for the carriage of substances other than those for which TA4 and TT9 of 6.8.4 apply, issued before 1 July 2023 in compliance with Chapter 6.8, but which do not comply with 1.8.7 as applicable from 1 January 2023, may continue to be used until the end of their validity.»

«1.6.4.59 Tank-containers constructed before 1 July 2033 in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 6.9 in force up to 31 December 2022, may still be used.»

«1.6.4.60 Tank-containers constructed before 1 January 2024 in accordance with the requirements in force up to 31 December 2022 but which do not, however, conform to the requirements applicable as from 1 January 2023 regarding the fitting of safety valves in accordance with 6.8.3.2.9, may still be used.»

1.6.5 Add the following new transitional measures:

«1.6.5.23 EX/III vehicles first registered or entering into service before 1 January 2029, in accordance with the requirements of 9.7.9.2 applicable until 31 December 2022, but which do not conform to the requirements of 9.7.9.2 applicable as from 1 January 2023, may continue to be used.»

«1.6.5.24 FL vehicles first registered or entering into service before 1 January 2029, which do not conform to the requirements of 9.7.9.1 applicable as from 1 January 2023, may continue to be used.»

«1.6.5.25 FL vehicles first registered or entering into service before 1 January 2029. which do not conform to the requirements of 9.7.9.2 applicable as from 1 January 2023, may continue to be used.»

1.6.6.1 In the heading, replace «2009 and 2012» by «2009 or 2012».

1.6.6.2 In the heading, replace «2009 and 2012» by «2009 or 2012».

1.6.6.3 In the paragraph under the heading, replace «or (iii) of the 2009 Edition of IAEA Regulations» by «or (iii) of the 2009 edition of the IAEA Regulations».

1.6.6.4 In the heading and (twice) in the text, replace «2009 and 2012» by «2009 or 2012».

Chapter 1.7

1.7.1 In Note 1, first sentence, replace «persons» by «people».

1.7.1.1 In the second sentence, replace «These standards are based on the 2018 edition» by «ADR is based on the 2018 edition.».

At the end, replace «Safety Standard Series» by «Safety Standards Series».

1.7.2.5 Replace «persons» by «people».

Chapter 1.8

1.8.5.4 In the model for the «Report on occurrences during the carriage of dangerous goods», section 6, note (3), add a new entry at the end to read «17 MEMU».

1.8.6 Amend to read as follows:

«1.8.6 Administrative controls for the activities described in 1.8.7 and 1.8.8

NOTE 1: For the purpose of this section the terms:

–     «approved inspection body» means an inspection body approved by the competent authority to perform different activities according to 1.8.6.1; and

–     «recognized inspection body» means an approved inspection body recognized by another competent authority.

NOTE 2: An inspection body may be designated by the competent authority to act as the competent authority (see the definition of competent authority in 1.2.1).

1.8.6.1 General rules

The competent authority of a Contracting Party to ADR may approve inspection bodies for the following activities: conformity assessments, periodic inspections, intermediate inspections, exceptional inspections, entry into service verifications and surveillance of the in-house inspection service as relevant in Chapters 6.2 and 6.8.

1.8.6.2 Obligations of the competent authority

1.8.6.2.1 When the competent authority approves an inspection body to perform the activities specified in 1.8.6.1, the accreditation of the inspection body shall be according to EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 (except clause 8.1.3) type A requirements.

When the competent authority approves an inspection body to perform periodic inspections of pressure receptacles according to Chapter 6.2, the accreditation of the inspection body shall be according to EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 (except clause 8.1.3) type A requirements or type B requirements.

The accreditation shall clearly cover the activities of the approval.

When the competent authority does not approve inspection bodies, but performs these tasks itself, the competent authority shall comply with the provisions of 1.8.6.3.

1.8.6.2.2 Approval of inspection bodies

1.8.6.2.2.1 Type A inspection bodies shall be established under domestic law and be a legal entity in the Contracting Party to ADR where the application for approval is made.

Type B inspection bodies shall be established under domestic law and be part of a legal entity supplying gas in the Contracting Party to ADR where the application for approval is made.

1.8.6.2.2.2 The competent authority shall ensure that the inspection body continuously meets the conditions for its approval and shall end it if these conditions are not met. However, in the case of suspension of the accreditation, the approval is only suspended during the suspension period of the accreditation.

1.8.6.2.2.3 An inspection body starting a new activity may be approved temporarily. Before temporary approval, the competent authority shall ensure that the inspection body meets the requirements of 1.8.6.3.1. The inspection body shall be accredited according to EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 (except clause 8.1.3) in its first year of activity to be able to continue this new activity.

1.8.6.2.3 Monitoring of inspection bodies

1.8.6.2.3.1 Wherever the activities of an inspection body are performed, the competent authority that approved this body shall ensure the monitoring of the activities of this body, including on-site monitoring. The competent authority shall revoke or restrict the approval given if this body is no longer in compliance with the approval, the requirements of 1.8.6.3.1 or does not follow the procedures specified in the provisions of ADR.

NOTE: Monitoring of subcontractors as mentioned in 1.8.6.3.3 by the inspection body shall also be included in the monitoring of the inspection body.

1.8.6.2.3.2 If the approval of the inspection body is revoked or restricted or if the inspection body ceased activity, the competent authority shall take the appropriate steps to ensure that the files are either processed by another inspection body or kept available.

1.8.6.2.4 Information obligations

1.8.6.2.4.1 Contracting Parties to ADR shall publish their national procedures for the assessment, approval and monitoring of inspection bodies and of any changes to that information.

1.8.6.2.4.2 The competent authority of the Contracting Party to ADR shall publish an up-to-date list of all the inspection bodies it has approved, including inspection bodies approved temporarily as described in 1.8.6.2.2.3. This list shall at least contain the following information:

(a) Name, address(es) of the office(s) of the inspection body;

(b) The scope of activities for which the inspection body is approved;

(c) Confirmation that the inspection body is accredited according to EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 (except clause 8.1.3) by the national accreditation body and that the accreditation covers the scope of activities for which the inspection body is approved;

(d) The identity mark or stamp, as specified in Chapters 6.2 and 6.8, of the inspection body and the mark of any in-house inspection service authorized by the inspection body.

A reference to this list shall be made on the website of the UNECE secretariat.

1.8.6.2.4.3 An inspection body approved by a competent authority may be recognized by another competent authority.

Where a competent authority wishes to engage the services of an inspection body already approved by another competent authority to carry out activities related to conformity assessments and inspections on its behalf, then that competent authority shall add this inspection body, the scope of activities for which it is recognized, and the competent authority that approved the inspection body, to the list mentioned in 1.8.6.2.4.2 and inform the UNECE secretariat. If the approval is withdrawn or suspended, the recognition is no longer valid.

NOTE: In that context, reciprocal recognition agreements between Contracting Parties to ADR shall be respected.

1.8.6.3 Obligations of the inspection bodies

1.8.6.3.1 General rules

The inspection body shall:

(a) Have a staff with an organizational structure, capable, trained, competent and skilled, to satisfactorily perform its technical functions;

(b) Have access to suitable and adequate facilities and equipment;

(c) Operate in an impartial manner and be free from any influence which could prevent it from doing so;

(d) Ensure commercial confidentiality of the commercial and proprietary activities of the manufacturer and other bodies;

(e) Maintain clear demarcation between actual inspection body functions and unrelated functions;

(f) Have a documented quality management system, equivalent to that set out in EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 (except clause 8.1.3);

(g) Ensure that the tests and inspections specified in the relevant standards and in ADR are performed;

(h) Maintain an effective and appropriate report and record system in accordance with 1.8.7 and 1.8.8;

(i) Be free from any commercial or financial pressure and not remunerate its personnel depending on the number of the inspections carried out or on the results of those inspections;

(j) Have a liability insurance covering the risks in relation to the conducted activities;

NOTE: This is not necessary if the Contracting Party to ADR assumes liability in accordance with domestic law.

(k) Have person(s) responsible for carrying out the inspections who shall:

(i) Not be directly involved in the design, manufacture, supply, installation, purchase, ownership, use or maintenance of the product (pressure receptacle, tank, battery-vehicle or MEGC) to be inspected;

(ii)     Have been trained in all aspects of the activities in relation to which the inspection body has been approved;

(iii) Have appropriate knowledge, technical skills and understanding of the applicable requirements, of the applicable standards and of the relevant provisions of Parts 4 and 6;

(iv) Have the ability to draw up certificates, records and reports demonstrating that assessments have been carried out;

(v) Observe professional secrecy with regard to information obtained in carrying out their tasks or any provision of domestic law giving effect to it, except in relation to the competent authorities of the Contracting Party to ADR in which its activities are carried out. At the request of other inspection bodies, information may be shared as far as necessary for the performance of inspections and tests.

The inspection body shall additionally be accredited according to the standard EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 (except clause 8.1.3).

1.8.6.3.2 Operational obligations

1.8.6.3.2.1 The competent authority or inspection body shall carry out conformity assessments, periodic inspections, intermediate inspections, exceptional inspections and entry into service verifications in a proportionate manner, avoiding unnecessary burdens. The competent authority or inspection body shall perform its activities taking into consideration the size, the sector and the structure of the undertakings involved, the relative complexity of the technology and the serial character of production.

1.8.6.3.2.2 The competent authority or inspection body shall respect the degree of rigour and the level of protection required for the compliance with the provisions of Parts 4 and 6 as applicable.

1.8.6.3.2.3 Where a competent authority or inspection body finds out that requirements laid down in Parts 4 or 6 have not been met by the manufacturer, it shall require the manufacturer to take appropriate corrective measures and it shall not issue any type approval certificate or initial inspection and test certificate until the appropriate corrective measures have been implemented.

1.8.6.3.3 Delegation of inspection tasks

NOTE: The following provisions only apply to type A inspection bodies. Type B inspection bodies are not allowed to delegate the activities for which they are approved. For in-house inspection services see 1.8.7.7.2.

1.8.6.3.3.1 Where an inspection body uses the services of a subcontractor to carry out specific tasks connected with its activities, the subcontractor shall be assessed and monitored by the inspection body, or it shall be accredited separately. In the case of separate accreditation, the subcontractor shall be duly accredited according to EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (except clause 8.1.3) or EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 (except clause 8.1.3) as an independent and impartial testing laboratory or inspection body in order to perform testing tasks in accordance with its accreditation. The inspection body shall ensure that this subcontractor meets the requirements set out for the tasks given to it with the same level of competence and safety as laid down for inspection bodies (see 1.8.6.3.1) and the inspection body shall monitor it. The inspection body shall inform the competent authority about the above-mentioned arrangements.

1.8.6.3.3.2 The inspection body shall take full responsibility for the tasks performed by such subcontractors wherever the tasks are performed by them.

1.8.6.3.3.3 The type A inspection body may delegate only a part of each of its activities. In any case, the assessment and the issue of certificates shall be carried out by the inspection body itself.

1.8.6.3.3.4 Activities shall not be delegated without the agreement of the manufacturer, owner or operator as appropriate.

1.8.6.3.3.5 The inspection body shall keep at the disposal of the competent authority the relevant documents concerning the assessment of the qualifications and the work carried out by the above-mentioned subcontractors.

1.8.6.3.4 Information obligations

Any inspection body shall inform the competent authority, which had approved it, of the following:

(a) Except when the provisions of 1.8.7.2.2.2 apply, any refusal, restriction, suspension or withdrawal of type approval certificates;

(b) Any circumstance(s) affecting the scope of and conditions for the approval as granted by the competent authority;

(c) Any refusal of inspection certificates;

(d) Any request for information on activities performed which they have received from competent authorities monitoring compliance according to this section;

(e) On request, all activities performed within the scope of their approval, including delegation of tasks

(f) Any authorization or suspension or withdrawal of an in-house inspection service.»

1.8.7 Amend to read as follows:

«1.8.7 Procedures for conformity assessment, type approval certificate issue and inspections

NOTE 1: In this section, «relevant body» means a body as assigned in Chapters 6.2 and 6.8.

NOTE 2: In this section, «manufacturer» means the enterprise who is responsible to the competent authority for all aspects of the conformity assessment and for ensuring the conformity of construction whose name and mark appear in the approvals and on the markings. It is not essential that the enterprise is directly involved in all stages of the construction of the product (see 1.8.7.1.5) which is subject of the conformity assessment.

1.8.7.1 General provisions

1.8.7.1.1The procedures in section 1.8.7 shall be applied as specified in Chapters 6.2 and 6.8.

If the competent authority performs the tasks itself, the competent authority shall meet the provisions of this section.

1.8.7.1.2 Each application for:

(a) The type examination in accordance with 1.8.7.2.1;

(b) The type approval certificate issue in accordance with 1.8.7.2.2;

(c) The supervision of manufacture in accordance with 1.8.7.3; or

(d) The initial inspection and tests in accordance with 1.8.7.4

shall be lodged by the manufacturer with a competent authority or an inspection body, as applicable, in conformity with Chapters 6.2 and 6.8.

Each application for:

(e) The entry into service verification in accordance with 1.8.7.5; or

(f) The periodic inspection, intermediate inspection and exceptional inspection in accordance with 1.8.7.6

shall be lodged by the owner or its authorized representative, or by the operator or its authorized representative, with a competent authority or an inspection body.

When the in-house inspection service is authorized for (c), (d), or (f), it is not necessary to lodge an application for (c), (d), or (f).

1.8.7.1.3 The application shall include:

(a) The name and address of the applicant according to 1.8.7.1.2;

(b) A written declaration that the same application has not been lodged with any other competent authority or inspection body;

(c) The relevant technical documentation in 1.8.7.8;

(d) A statement allowing the competent authority or the inspection body, as appropriate, access for conformity assessment or inspection purposes to the locations of manufacture, inspection, testing and storage and providing it with all necessary information to perform their tasks.

1.8.7.1.4 Where the manufacturer or an enterprise with a testing facility is allowed to establish an in-house inspection service according to 6.2.2.12, 6.2.3.6.1, 6.8.1.5.3 (b) or 6.8.1.5.4 (b), it shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the inspection body that the in-house inspection service is able to perform inspections and tests in conformity with 1.8.7.

1.8.7.1.5 Type approval certificates, inspection certificates and reports for the products (pressure receptacles, tanks, service equipment and the assembly of the elements, structural equipment and service equipment of battery-vehicles or MEGCs), including the technical documentation, shall be kept:

(a) By the manufacturer for a period of at least 20 years from the expiry date of the type approval;

(b) By the issuing competent authority or the issuing inspection body, for a period of at least 20 years from the issuing date;

(c) By the owner or operator for a period of at least 15 months after the product is taken out of service.

1.8.7.2 Type examination and type approval certificate issue

1.8.7.2.1 Type examination

1.8.7.2.1.1 The manufacturer shall:

(a) In the case of pressure receptacles, place at the disposal of the inspection body representative samples of the production envisaged. The inspection body may request further samples if required by the test programme;

(b) In the case of tanks, battery-vehicles or MEGCs, give access to the prototype for type testing;

(c) In the case of service equipment, place at the disposal of the inspection body representative samples of the production envisaged. The inspection body may request further samples if required by the test programme.

NOTE: The results of assessments and tests according to other regulations or standards may be taken into account.

1.8.7.2.1.2 The inspection body shall:

(a) Examine the technical documentation specified in 1.8.7.8.1 to verify that the design is in accordance with the relevant provisions of ADR, and the prototype or the prototype lot has been manufactured in conformity with the technical documentation and is representative of the design;

(b) Perform the examinations and the tests, or perform the examinations and verify the test conditions and supervise the tests on site, as specified in ADR, including the relevant standards, to determine that the provisions have been applied and fulfilled, and the procedures adopted by the manufacturer meet the requirements;

(c) Check the material(s) certificate(s) issued by the manufacturer(s) of the materials against the relevant provisions of ADR;

(d) As applicable, approve the procedures for the permanent joining of parts or check that they have been previously approved, and verify that the staff undertaking the permanent joining of parts and the non-destructive tests are qualified or approved;

(e) Agree with the manufacturer the location(s) where the examinations and necessary tests are to be carried out.

The inspection body shall issue a report of the type examination to the manufacturer.

1.8.7.2.2 Type approval certificate issue

Type approvals authorize the construction of products within the period of validity of that approval.

1.8.7.2.2.1 Where the type satisfies all applicable provisions, the competent authority or the inspection body, shall issue a type approval certificate to the manufacturer in conformity with Chapters 6.2 and 6.8.

This certificate shall contain:

(a) The name and address of the issuer;

(b) The competent authority under whom the certificate is issued;

(c) The name and address of the manufacturer;

(d) A reference to the version of ADR and standards used for the type examination;

(e) Any requirements resulting from the type examination;

(f) The necessary data for identification of the type and variation, as defined by the relevant standard;

(g) The reference to the type examination report(s);

(h) The maximum period of validity of the type approval; and

(i) Any specific requirements in accordance with Chapters 6.2 and 6.8.

A list of the relevant parts of the technical documentation shall be annexed to the certificate (see 1.8.7.8.1).

1.8.7.2.2.2 The type approval shall be valid for a maximum of ten years. If within that period the relevant technical requirements of ADR have changed so that the approved type is no longer in conformity with them, then the type approval is no longer valid. If within that period, the withdrawal date according to column (3) of the tables in 6.2.2.1 and 6.2.2.3 or column (5) of the tables in 6.2.4.1, 6.8.2.6.1 and 6.8.3.6 applies, the type approval is also no longer valid. It shall then be withdrawn by the competent authority or the inspection body which issued the type approval certificate.

NOTE: For the latest date for withdrawal of existing type approvals, see column (5) of the tables in 6.2.4.1 and 6.8.2.6.1 or 6.8.3.6 as appropriate.

If a type approval has expired, or has been withdrawn, the manufacture of the products according to that type approval is no longer authorized.

NOTE: The relevant provisions concerning the use, periodic inspection and intermediate inspection of products contained in a type approval which has expired or has been withdrawn shall continue to apply to the products constructed according to that type approval before its expiry or its withdrawal if they may continue to be used.

Type approvals may be renewed on the basis of a new type examination. Results of the previous type examination tests shall be taken into account if these tests are still in accordance with the provisions of ADR including the standards applicable at the date of renewal. Renewal is not permitted after a type approval has been withdrawn.

NOTE: The type examination for renewal may be performed by an inspection body other than the one which issued the original type examination report.

Interim amendments of an existing type approval (e.g. for pressure receptacles minor amendments such as the addition of further sizes or volumes not affecting conformity, or for tanks see 6.8.2.3.3) do not extend or modify the original validity of the certificate.

1.8.7.2.2.3 In the case of a modification of a product with a valid, expired or withdrawn type approval, the relevant type examination, testing, inspection and approval are limited to the parts of the product that have been modified.

The modification shall meet the provisions of ADR applicable at the time of the modification. For all parts of the product not affected by the modification, the documentation of the initial type approval remains valid.

A modification may apply to one or more product(s) covered by the same type approval.

Where the modified product satisfies all applicable provisions, a supplementary approval certificate for the modification shall be issued to the owner or operator by the competent authority or inspection body of any Contracting Party to ADR in conformity with Chapters 6.2 and 6.8. For tanks, battery-vehicles or MEGCs, a copy shall be kept as part of the tank record.

1.8.7.3 Supervision of manufacture

1.8.7.3.1 The manufacturer shall take all the necessary measures to ensure that the manufacturing process complies with the applicable provisions of ADR and of the type approval certificate, the technical documentation according to 1.8.7.8.3 and reports.

1.8.7.3.2 The manufacturing process shall be subject to supervision by the relevant body.

The relevant body shall:

(a) Verify the conformity with the technical documentation specified in 1.8.7.8.3 and with the applicable provisions of ADR and of the type approval certificate and reports;

(b) Verify that the manufacturing process produces products in conformity with the requirements and the documentation which apply to it;

(c) Verify the traceability of materials and check the material(s) certificate(s) against the specifications;

(d) As applicable, verify that the personnel undertaking the permanent joining of parts and the non-destructive tests are qualified or approved;

(e) Agree with the manufacturer on the location where the examinations and necessary tests are to be carried out; and

(f) Provide a written report of the results of the supervision of manufacture.

1.8.7.4 Initial inspection and tests

1.8.7.4.1 The manufacturer shall:

(a) Affix the marks specified in ADR; and

(b) Supply to the relevant body the technical documentation specified in 1.8.7.8.4.

1.8.7.4.2 The relevant body shall:

(a) Perform the examinations and the tests, or perform the examinations and verify the test conditions and supervise the tests on site to ensure that the product is manufactured in accordance with the type approval and the relevant provisions;

(b) Check the certificates supplied by the manufacturers of service equipment against the service equipment;

(c) Issue an initial inspection and tests report relating to the detailed tests and verifications carried out and the verified technical documentation;

(d) Issue an initial inspection and tests certificate and affix its mark when the manufacture satisfies the provisions; and

(e) Check if the type approval remains valid after provisions of ADR (including the referenced standards) relevant to the type approval have changed. If the type approval is no longer valid, the relevant body shall issue a refusal inspection report and inform the competent authority or the inspection body which issued the type approval certificate.

The certificate in (d) and report in (c) may cover a number of products of the same type (group certificate or report).

1.8.7.4.3 The certificate in 1.8.7.4.2 (d) shall contain as a minimum:

(a) The name and address of the inspection body and the name and address of the in-house inspection service when applicable;

(b) The name and address of the manufacturer;

(c) The location of the initial inspection;

(d) A reference to the version of ADR and the standards used for the initial inspections and tests;

(e) The results of the inspections and tests;

(f) The data for identification of the inspected product(s), at least the serial number or for non refillable cylinders the batch number;

(g) The type approval number; and

(h) The reference to the certificate of authorization of the in-house inspection service when applicable.

1.8.7.5 Entry into service verification

1.8.7.5.1 If an entry into service verification is required by the competent authority under 6.8.1.5.5, the owner or operator shall engage a single inspection body to perform the entry into service verification and shall provide it with the type approval certificate and the technical documentation specified in 1.8.7.8.4.

1.8.7.5.2 The inspection body shall review the documentation and:

(a) Perform external checks (e.g. marking, condition);

(b) Verify conformity with the type approval certificate;

(c) Verify the validity of the approvals of the inspection bodies who performed the previous inspections and tests;

(d) Verify that the transitional measures of 1.6.3 or 1.6.4 have been fulfilled.

1.8.7.5.3 The inspection body shall issue an entry into service verification report that contains the results of the assessment. The owner or operator shall present this report at the request of the competent authority requiring the entry into service verification, and to the inspection body(ies) in charge of subsequent inspections and tests.

In the event of a failed entry into service verification, the non-conformities shall be rectified and a new entry into service verification passed before the tank is used.

The inspection body in charge of the entry into service verification shall, without delay, inform its competent authority of any refusal.

1.8.7.6 Periodic inspection, intermediate inspection and exceptional inspection

1.8.7.6.1 The relevant body shall:

(a) Perform the identification and verify the conformity with the documentation;

(b) Perform the inspections and the tests, or perform the inspections and verify the test conditions and supervise the tests on site in order to check that the requirements are met;

(c) Issue reports and certificates, as appropriate, of the results of the inspections and tests, which may cover a number of products; and

(d) Ensure that the required marks are applied.

1.8.7.6.2 Reports of periodic inspections and tests of pressure receptacles shall be retained by the owner or operator at least until the next periodic inspection.

NOTE: For tanks, see provisions for tank records in 4.3.2.1.7.

1.8.7.7 Surveillance of the in-house inspection service

1.8.7.7.1 Where an in-house inspection service is used according to 6.2.2.12, 6.2.3.6.1, 6.8.1.5.3 (b) or 6.8.1.5.4 (b), the manufacturer or the testing facility shall:

(a) Implement a quality system for the in-house inspection service, including technical procedures, for inspections and tests documented in 1.8.7.8.6 and subject to surveillance;

(b) Fulfil the obligations arising out of the quality system as approved and ensure that it remains satisfactory and efficient in particular:

(i) Authorize trained and competent personnel for the in-house inspection service; and

(ii) Affix the identity mark or stamp, as specified in Chapters 6.2 and 6.8, of the inspection body, and the mark of the in-house inspection service where appropriate on the product to ensure traceability.

1.8.7.7.2 The inspection body shall carry out an initial audit at each site. If satisfactory the inspection body shall inform the competent authority of the authorization of the in-house inspection service and issue a certificate of authorization for a period not exceeding three years. The following provisions shall be met:

(a) This audit shall be undertaken at each site to confirm that the inspections and tests performed are in compliance with the requirements of ADR;

(b) The inspection body may authorize the in-house inspection service to affix the identity mark or stamp, as specified in Chapter 6.2 and 6.8, of the inspection body to each approved product;

(c) The authorization may be renewed after a satisfactory audit at each site in the last year prior to the expiry. The new period of validity shall begin with the date of expiry of the authorization;

(d) The inspectors of the inspection body undertaking the audits shall be competent to carry out the assessment of conformity of the product covered by the quality system and to assess the quality system itself; and

(e) The in-house inspection service shall be engaged in activities at a frequency which ensures the necessary level of competence.

The in-house inspection service may, in specific cases only, subcontract specific parts of its activities if approved by the inspection body which has authorized it. The subcontractor shall additionally be accredited according to EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (except clause 8.1.3) or EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 (except clause 8.1.3) as an independent and impartial testing laboratory or inspection body in order to perform testing tasks in accordance with its accreditation.

1.8.7.7.3 The certificate of authorization shall contain as a minimum:

(a) The name and address of the inspection body;

(b) The name and address of the manufacturer or testing facility and addresses of all in-house inspection service sites;

(c) A reference to the version of ADR used for authorization of the in-house inspection service and standards or recognised technical codes according to 6.2.5 used for initial inspection and tests or periodic inspections;

(d) The reference to the initial audit report;

(e) As necessary, further information to define the scope of the in-house inspection service (e.g. type approvals of the products for initial inspection and tests);

(f) The mark of the in-house inspection service, if applicable; and

(g) The expiry date.

1.8.7.7.4 The inspection body shall carry out periodic audits at each site within the duration of the authorization to make sure that the in-house inspection service maintains and applies the quality system, including the technical procedures. The following provisions shall be met:

(a) The audits shall be carried out no later than every six months;

(b) The inspection body may require additional visits, training, technical changes, modifications of the quality system, restrict or prohibit the inspections and tests to be done by the in-house inspection service;

(c) The inspection body shall assess any changes in the quality system and decide whether the modified quality system still satisfies the requirements of the initial audit or whether a full reassessment is required;

(d) The inspectors of the inspection body undertaking the audits shall be competent to carry out the assessment of conformity of the product covered by the quality system and to assess the quality system itself; and

(e) The inspection body shall provide the manufacturer or the testing facility, as applicable, and the in-house inspection service, with the report of the audit and, if tests have taken place, with a test report.

1.8.7.7.5 In cases of non-conformity with the relevant requirements the inspection body shall ensure that corrective measures are taken. If corrective measures are not taken in due time, the inspection body shall suspend or withdraw the permission for the in-house inspection service to carry out its activities. The notice of suspension or withdrawal shall be transmitted to the competent authority. A report shall be provided to the manufacturer or the testing facility, as applicable, and to the in-house inspection service giving detailed reasons for the decisions taken by the inspection body.

1.8.7.8 Documents

The technical documentation shall enable an assessment to be made of conformity with the relevant requirements.

1.8.7.8.1 Documents for the type examination

The manufacturer shall provide as appropriate:

(a) The list of standards used for the design and manufacture;

(b) A description of the type including all variations;

(c) The instructions according to the relevant column of table A of Chapter 3.2 or a list of dangerous goods to be carried for dedicated products;

(d) A general assembly drawing or drawings;

(e) The detailed drawings, including the dimensions used for the calculations, of the product, the service equipment, the structural equipment, the marking and the labelling necessary to verify the conformity;

(f) The calculation notes, results and conclusions;

(g) The list of the service equipment with the relevant technical data and information on the safety devices including the calculation of the relief capacity if relevant;

(h) The list of material requested in the standard for manufacture used for every part, sub-part, lining, service and structural equipment and the corresponding material specifications or the corresponding declaration of conformity to ADR;

(i) The approved qualification of permanent joining processes;

(j) The description of the heat treatment process(es); and

(k) The procedures, descriptions and records of all relevant tests listed in the standards or ADR for the type approval and for the manufacture.

1.8.7.8.2 Documents for the type approval certificate issue

The manufacturer shall provide as appropriate:

(a) The list of standards used for the design and manufacture;

(b) A description of the type, including all variations;

(c) The instructions according to the relevant column of table A of Chapter 3.2 or a list of dangerous goods to be carried for dedicated products;

(d) A general assembly drawing or drawings;

(e) The list of materials in contact with the dangerous goods;

(f) The list of service equipment;

(g) The type-examination report; and

(h) Further documents mentioned under 1.8.7.8.1 on request of the competent authority or inspection body.

1.8.7.8.3 Documents for the supervision of manufacture

The manufacturer shall provide as appropriate:

(a) The documents listed in 1.8.7.8.1 and 1.8.7.8.2;

(b) A copy of the type approval certificate;

(c) The manufacturing procedures including test procedures;

(d) The manufacturing records;

(e) The approved qualifications of permanent joining operators;

(f) The approved qualifications of the non-destructive test operators;

(g) The reports of the destructive and non-destructive tests;

(h) The heat treatment records; and

(i) The calibration records.

1.8.7.8.4 Documents for initial inspection and tests, and for entry into service verification

The manufacturer for initial inspection and tests, and the owner or operator for the entry into service verification shall provide as appropriate:

(a) The documents listed in 1.8.7.8.1, 1.8.7.8.2, and 1.8.7.8.3;

(b) The material certificates of the product and any sub-parts including the service equipment;

(c) The certificates of conformity of the service equipment; and

(d) A declaration of conformity including the description of the product and all the variations adopted from the type approval.

1.8.7.8.5 Documents for periodic inspection, intermediate inspection and exceptional inspection

The owner or operator, or its authorized representative shall provide as appropriate:

(a) For pressure receptacles, the documents specifying special requirements when the manufacturing and periodic inspections and tests standards so require;

(b) For tanks:

(i) the tank record; and

(ii) any relevant document mentioned in 1.8.7.8.1 to 1.8.7.8.4 if requested by the inspection body.

1.8.7.8.6 Documents for the surveillance of in-house inspection service

The in-house inspection service shall provide the quality system documentation as appropriate:

(a) The organizational structure and responsibilities;

(b) The relevant inspection and test, quality control, quality assurance and process operation instructions, and systematic actions that will be used;

(c) The quality records, such as inspection reports, test data, calibration data and certificates;

(d) The management reviews to ensure the effective operation of the quality system arising from the on-site audits in accordance with 1.8.7.7;

(e) The process describing how customer and regulation requirements are met;

(f) The process for control of documents and their revision;

(g) The procedures for dealing with non-conforming products; and

(h) The training programmes and qualification procedures for relevant personnel.»

1.8.8 (a) Replace «1.8.7.5» by «1.8.7.6».

1.8.8.1.1 In the first sentence, replace «IS-body approved» by «IS authorized» and «IS bodies» by «IS,».

1.8.8.1.4 Replace «1.8.7.6 excluding 1.8.7.6.1 (d) and 1.8.7.6.2 (b)» by «1.8.7.7 excluding 1.8.7.7.1 (d) and 1.8.7.7.2 (b)».

1.8.8.6 In the first sentence, replace «1.8.7.6 excluding 1.8.7.6.1 (d) and 1.8.7.6.2 (b)» by «1.8.7.7 excluding 1.8.7.7.1 (d) and 1.8.7.7.2 (b)».

1.8.8.7 Replace «1.8.7.7.1, 1.8.7.7.2, 1.8.7.7.3 and 1.8.7.7.5» by «1.8.7.8.1, 1.8.7.8.2, 1.8.7.8.3, 1.8.7.8.4 and 1.8.7.8.6».

Chapter 1.9

1.9.4 In footnote 1, replace «(http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/danger.html)» by «(https://unece.org/guidelines-telematics-application-standards-construction-and-approval-vehicles-calculation-risks)».

After the reference to footnote 1, add a reference to a new footnote 2 to read as follows:

«²Multimodal guidelines (Inland TDG Risk Management Framework) may be consulted on the website of the Directorate General for Mobility and Transport of the European Commission (https://ec.europa.eu/transport/themes/dangerous_good/risk_management_framework_en).»

1.9.5.2.2 Renumber footnote 2 as 3.

Chapter 1.10

1.10.4 In the first sentence, after «0500,» add «0511,».

1.10.5 Delete footnotes 1 and 2. After «Convention on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material», add «(INFCIRC/274/Rev.1, IAEA, Vienna (1980))». After ««Nuclear Security Recommendations on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Nuclear Facilities»», add «(INFCIRC/225/Rev.5, IAEA, Vienna (2011))».

Chapter 2.1

2.1.4.3.1 Under (a), number the indents as (i) to (iv). Under (b), number the indents as (i) and (ii).

Chapter 2.2

2.2.1.1.7.5 In Note 3, number the indents as (a) to (d).

2.2.2.2.2 Amend the fifth indent to read:

« – Dissolved gases which cannot be classified under UN Nos. 1001, 1043, 2073 or 3318. For UN No. 1043, see special provision 642;».

2.2.3.3 In the List of collective entries, for F, F1, delete the entry for UN number 1169 and amend the entry for UN number 1197 to read: «1197 EXTRACTS, LIQUID, for flavour or aroma».

2.2.41.4 In the last sentence of the first paragraph, after «The formulations» add «not listed in this sub-section but».

In the table, add the following new entry in proper order:

Under the table, add the following new table note:

«(11) The technical compound with the specified concentration limits may contain up to 12 % water and up to 1 % organic impurities.»

2.2.52.4 In the last sentence, after «The formulations» add «not listed in this sub-section but».

In the table, add the following new entries in proper order:

Under «Remarks (refer to the last column of the Table in 2.2.52.4):» add the following entry at the end:

«32) Active oxygen ≤ 4.15 %».

2.2.7.2.3.1.4 and 2.2.7.2.3.1.5

Delete and replace «2.2.7.2.3.1.3 (Deleted)» by «2.2.7.2.3.1.3 to 2.2.7.2.3.1.5 (Deleted)».

2.2.7.2.3.4.1 (c) In the first sentence, replace «2.2.7.2.3.1.4» by «2.2.7.2.3.4.3».

2.2.7.2.3.4.2 Replace «2.2.7.2.3.1.4» by «2.2.7.2.3.4.3».

Insert a new 2.2.7.2.3.4.3 to read as follows:

«2.2.7.2.3.4.3 A solid material sample representing the entire contents of the package shall be immersed for 7 days in water at ambient temperature. The volume of water to be used in the test shall be sufficient to ensure that at the end of the 7-day test period the free volume of the unabsorbed and unreacted water remaining shall be at least 10 % of the volume of the solid test sample itself. The water shall have an initial pH of 6-8 and a maximum conductivity of 1 mS/m at 20 °C. The total activity of the free volume of water shall be measured following the 7-day immersion of the test sample.»

Renumber current paragraph 2.2.7.2.3.4.3 as 2.2.7.2.3.4.4 and replace «2.2.7.2.3.4.1 and 2.2.7.2.3.4.2» by «2.2.7.2.3.4.1, 2.2.7.2.3.4.2 and 2.2.7.2.3.4.3».

2.2.8.1.5.2 In the second sentence, replace «OECD Test Guidelines^6,7,8,9» by «OECD Test Guidelines Nos. 404⁶, 435⁷, 431⁸ or 430⁹». In the third sentence, replace «OECD Test Guidelines^6,7,8,9» by «one of these or non-classified in accordance with OECD Test Guideline No. 439¹⁰,». In the fourth sentence, delete «in vitro». At the end, add the following new sentence: «If the test results indicate that the substance or mixture is corrosive, but the test method does not allow discrimination between packing groups, it shall be assigned to packing group I if no other test results indicate a different packing group.».

Add a footnote 10 to read:

«¹⁰OECD Guideline for the testing of chemicals No. 439 «In Vitro Skin Irritation: Reconstructed Human Epidermis Test Method» 2015.»

Renumber subsequent footnotes in Chapter 2.2 accordingly.

2.2.8.1.5.3 (c) (ii) Replace «ISO 3574 or Unified Numbering System (UNS) G10200 or a similar type» by «ISO 3574, Unified Numbering System (UNS) G10200».

2.2.9.1.7 (g) Amend the beginning of the sentence to read «Except for button cells installed in equipment (including circuit boards), manufacturers ...».

Table 2.2.9.1.10.3.1 In (a) and (b) (iii), replace «hr» by «h» (nine times).

2.2.9.1.10.4.3.4 (a)After (i), add a new note to read as follows:

«NOTE: In this situation, when EC_x or NOEC of the tested mixture > 0.1 mg/l, there is no need to classify for long-term hazard under ADR.»

Chapter 3.2

3.2.1 In the explanatory note for column (10), add the following new third paragraph:

«For fibre-reinforced plastic portable tanks, see Chapter 6.9.».

In the explanatory note for column (12), in the last paragraph before the Note, replace «Chapter 6.9» by «Chapter 6.13».

Chapter 3.2, Table A

For UN No. 1002, in column (6), add «397».

For UN No. 1012, in column (2), amend the name and description to read «BUTYLENE». In column (6), add «398».

Delete the five entries for UN No. 1169.

For UN No. 1197, packing groups II and III (five entries), in column (2) replace «EXTRACTS, FLAVOURING, LIQUID» by «EXTRACTS, LIQUID, for flavour or aroma».

For UN No. 1345, in column (2), amend the name and description to read «RUBBER SCRAP or RUBBER SHODDY, powdered or granulated, not exceeding 840 microns and rubber content exceeding 45 %».

For UN No. 1872 In column (3b), replace «OT2» by «O2». In column (5), delete «+ 6.1». In column (12), replace «SGAN» by «SGAV». In column (17), insert «VC1 VC2 AP6 AP7». In column (18), delete «CV28». In column (20), replace «56» by «50».

For UN No. 1891, in column (3a), replace «6.1» by «3». In column (3b), replace «T1» by «FT1». In column (5), replace «6.1» by «3+6.1». In column (7a), replace «100 ml» by «1 L». In column (7b), replace «E4» by «E2». In column (9b), replace «MP15» by «MP19». In column (13), delete «TE19». In column (14), replace «AT» by «FL». In column (19), replace «S9 S19» by «S2 S19». In column (20), replace «60» by «336».

For UN No. 2015, for the first entry, in column (2), before the existing text, insert «HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, STABILIZED or».

For UN No. 2426, amend the name and description in column (2) to read «AMMONIUM NITRATE, LIQUID (hot concentrated solution)».

For UN Nos. 2908 to 2911, in Column (15), replace the entry for the tunnel restriction code by the mention «( – )».

For UN No. 3208, packing group II, in column (7b), replace «E0» by «E2».

For UN No. 3209, packing group II, in column (7b), replace «E2» by «E0».

For UN No. 3269, packing groups II and III, and UN 3527, packing groups II and III, in column (7b), replace «E0» by «See SP 340».

For UN No. 3509, in column (17), insert «VC1».

For UN No. 3536, in column (15), at the top of the cell, replace «-» by «2».

For UN No. 3538, in column (6), add «396».

For all UN numbers to which special provision 386 is assigned in column (6), insert in column (6) «676». Applies to UN Nos. 1010, 1051, 1060, 1081, 1082, 1085, 1086, 1087, 1092, 1093, 1143, 1167, 1185, 1218, 1246, 1247, 1251, 1301, 1302, 1303, 1304, 1545, 1589, 1614, 1724, 1829, 1860, 1917, 1919, 1921, 1991, 2055, 2200, 2218, 2227, 2251, 2277, 2283, 2348, 2352, 2396, 2452, 2521, 2522, 2527, 2531, 2607, 2618, 2838, 3022, 3073, 3079, 3302, 3531, 3532, 3533 and 3534.

Chapter 3.3

Special provision (SP) 119At the end, add a new note to read as follows:

«NOTE: For the purposes of carriage, heat pumps may be considered as refrigerating machines.»

SP 188 (g) and (h) The amendment does not apply to the English text.

SP 225 After (a), insert the following new note:

«NOTE: This entry applies to portable fire extinguishers, even if some components that are necessary for their proper functioning (e.g. hoses and nozzles) are temporarily detached, as long as the safety of the pressurized extinguishing agent containers is not compromised and the fire extinguishers continue to be identified as a portable fire extinguisher.»

SP 291 At the end, add a new note to read as follows:

«NOTE: For the purposes of carriage, heat pumps may be considered as refrigerating machines.»

SP 327 In the first sentence, replace «5.4.1.1.3» by «5.4.1.1.3.1».

SP 363 At the end of paragraph (j), insert the following Note:

«NOTE: On engines and machinery with a capacity of more than 450 l but containing 60 l of liquid fuel or less, labelling and placarding compliant with the above requirements are permitted.»

SP 389 In the first paragraph, amend the first sentence to read as follows: «This entry only applies to lithium ion batteries or lithium metal batteries installed in a cargo transport unit and designed only to provide power external to the cargo transport unit.».

In the last paragraph, at the beginning of the last sentence, insert «Except as provided in 1.1.3.6,».

Replace «396-499 (Reserved)» by «399-499 (Reserved)».

SP 591 After «the requirements», insert «of Class 8».

SP 593 Amend to read as follows:

«593 This gas, when used for cooling goods not fulfilling the criteria of any class, e.g. medical or biological specimens, if contained in double wall receptacles which comply with the provisions of packing instruction P203, paragraph (6) for open cryogenic receptacles of 4.1.4.1, is not subject to the requirements of ADR except as specified in 5.5.3.»

SP 642 At the end, add the following sentence: «Otherwise, for carriage of ammonia solution, see UN Nos. 2073, 2672 and 3318.».

SP 644 Insert the following new second indent:

« – The solution does not contain more than 93 % ammonium nitrate;»

SP 650 In paragraph (e), replace «5.4.1.1.3» by «5.4.1.1.3.1».

SP 654 In the first sentence, replace «5.4.1.1.3» by «5.4.1.1.3.1».

SP 655 At the beginning of the first sentence, after «Cylinder» delete «and their closures».

SP 663 Amend the first paragraph under «General provisions:» to read as follows:

«Packagings, discarded, empty, uncleaned with residues presenting a primary or subsidiary hazard of Class 5.1 shall not be loaded in bulk together with packagings, discarded, empty, uncleaned with residues presenting a hazard of other classes. Packagings, discarded, empty, uncleaned with residues presenting a primary or subsidiary hazard of Class 5.1 shall not be packed with other packagings, discarded, empty, uncleaned with residues presenting hazards of other classes in the same outer packaging.»

SP 674 In sub-paragraph (a) General: In the first sentence replace «welded steel cylinders» by «welded steel cylinder shells». At the end of the second sentence insert «shell» after «steel cylinder». The second modification to the second sentence doesn’t apply to the English text. In the third sentence insert «shell» after «steel cylinder».

In sub-paragraph (b) Basic population: Replace «inner cylinders» by «inner steel cylinder shells».

In sub-paragraph (d) Traceability: In the first sentence insert «shell» after «steel cylinder». In the second indent insert «shell» after «steel cylinder».

Add the following new special provisions:

«396 Large and robust articles may be carried with connected gas cylinders with the valves open regardless of 4.1.6.5 provided:

(a) The gas cylinders contain nitrogen of UN No. 1066 or compressed gas of UN No. 1956 or compressed air of UN No. 1002;

(b) The gas cylinders are connected with the article through pressure regulators and fixed piping in such a way that the pressure of the gas (gauge pressure) in the article does not exceed 35 kPa (0.35 bar);

(c) The gas cylinders are properly secured so that they cannot move in relation to the article and are fitted with strong and pressure resistant hoses and pipes;

(d) The gas cylinders, pressure regulators, piping and other components are protected from damage and impacts during carriage by wooden crates or other suitable means;

(e) The transport document includes the following statement «Transport in accordance with special provision 396»;

(f) Cargo transport units containing articles carried with cylinders with open valves containing a gas presenting a risk of asphyxiation are well ventilated and marked in accordance with 5.5.3.6.»

«397 Mixtures of nitrogen and oxygen containing not less than 19.5 % and not more than 23.5 % oxygen by volume may be carried under this entry when no other oxidizing gases are present. A Class 5.1 subsidiary hazard label (model No. 5.1, see 5.2.2.2.2) is not required for any concentrations within this limit.»

«398 This entry applies to mixtures of butylenes, 1-butylene, cis-2-butylene and trans-2-butylene. For isobutylene, see UN No. 1055.

NOTE: For additional information to be added in the transport document, see 5.4.1.2.2 (e).»

«676 For the carriage of packages containing polymerizing substances the provisions of special provision 386, in conjunction with 7.1.7.3, 7.1.7.4, 5.4.1.1.15 and 5.4.1.2.3.1, need not be applied, when carried for disposal or recycling provided the following conditions are met:

(a) Before loading an examination has shown that there is no significant deviation between the outside temperature of the package and the ambient temperature;

(b) The carriage is effected within a period of not more than 24 hours from that examination;

(c) The packages are protected from direct sunlight and from the impact of other sources of heat (e.g. additional loads that are being carried above ambient temperature) during carriage;

(d) The ambient temperatures during the carriage are below 45 °C;

(e) Vehicles and containers are adequately ventilated;

(f) The substances are packed in packages with a maximum capacity of 1000 litres.

In assessing the substances for carriage under the conditions of this special provision, additional measures to prevent dangerous polymerization may be considered, for example the addition of inhibitors.»

Chapter 3.4

3.4.11 Number the indents as (a) and (b).

Chapter 3.5

3.5.4.3 Number the indents as (a) and (b).

Chapter 4.1

4.1.1.15 Add a note at the end to read as follows:

«NOTE: For composite IBCs the period of use refers to the date of manufacture of the inner receptacle.»

4.1.1.20.2 Delete the second sentence. In the penultimate sentence, replace «1 000» by «3 000».

4.1.1.21.6 Amend the table as follows:

– Delete the row for UN 1169;

– For UN 1197, amend the proper shipping name in column (2a) to read: «Extracts, liquid, for flavour or aroma».

4.1.3.3 Add a new last sentence to read as follows:

«Where packagings which need not meet the requirements of 4.1.1.3 (e.g. crates, pallets) are authorized in a packing instruction or the special provisions listed in Table A in Chapter 3.2, these packagings are not subject to the mass or volume limits generally applicable to packagings conforming to the requirements of Chapter 6.1, unless otherwise indicated in the relevant packing instruction or special provision.»

4.1.4.1, P003 Under special packing provision PP32, add a new Note to read as follows:

«NOTE: The packagings authorized may exceed a net mass of 400 kg (see 4.1.3.3).»

4.1.4.1, P004 At the end, after (3), add a new Note to read as follows:

«NOTE: The packagings authorized in (2) and (3) may exceed a net mass of 400 kg (see 4.1.3.3).»

4.1.4.1, P005 In the second row after the heading row, under the second paragraph, add a new Note to read as follows:

«NOTE: The packagings authorized may exceed a net mass of 400 kg (see 4.1.3.3).»

4.1.4.1, P006 (2)At the end, add a new Note to read as follows:

«NOTE: The packagings authorized may exceed a net mass of 400 kg (see 4.1.3.3).»

4.1.4.1, P130 Under special packing provision PP67, add a new Note to read as follows:

«NOTE: The packagings authorized may exceed a net mass of 400 kg (see 4.1.3.3).»

4.1.4.1, P137 In special packing provision PP70, first sentence, replace «in accordance with 5.2.1.10.1» by «as illustrated in figures 5.2.1.10.1.1 or 5.2.1.10.1.2».

4.1.4.1, P144 Under special packing provision PP77, add a new Note to read as follows:

«NOTE: The packagings authorized may exceed a net mass of 400 kg (see 4.1.3.3).»

4.1.4.1, P200 In (10), in special packing provision «d», after «steel pressure receptacles», insert «or composite pressure receptacles with steel liners».

In special packing provision «z», at the end, add the following:

«Mixtures of fluorine and nitrogen with a fluorine concentration below 35 % by volume may be filled in pressure receptacles up to a maximum allowable working pressure for which the partial pressure of fluorine does not exceed 3.1 MPa (31 bar) absolute.

in which x_f = fluorine concentration in % by volume/100.

Mixtures of fluorine and inert gases with a fluorine concentration below 35 % by volume may be filled in pressure receptacles up to a maximum allowable working pressure for which the partial pressure of fluorine does not exceed 3.1 MPa (31 bar) absolute, additionally taking the coefficient of nitrogen equivalency in accordance with ISO 10156:2017 into account when calculating the partial pressure.

where

x_f = fluorine concentration in % by volume/100;

K_k = coefficient of equivalency of an inert gas relative to nitrogen (coefficient of nitrogen equivalency);

x_k = inert gas concentration in % by volume/100.

However, the working pressure for mixtures of fluorine and inert gases shall not exceed 20 MPa (200 bar). The minimum test pressure of pressure receptacles for mixtures of fluorine and inert gases equals 1.5 times the working pressure or 20 MPa (200 bar), with the greater value to be applied.»

In (12), 3.4, after «EN ISO 14245:2019,» insert «EN ISO 14245:2021,». Replace «or EN ISO 15995:2019» by «, EN ISO 15995:2019 or EN ISO 15995:2021».

In (12) and (13), in 1.1, replace «IS bodies» by «IS» (four times).

In (13), 2.4, replace «EN ISO 11114-1:2012 + A1:2017» by «EN ISO 11114-1:2020».

In table 2:

•For UN 1008, replace «387» by «864» in column «LC₅₀ ml/m³».

•For UN 1012, for the four entries, amend the text in column «Name and description» to read, respectively:

• For UN 2196, replace «160» by «218» in column «LC₅₀ ml/m³», insert «X» in columns «Tubes» and «Pressure drums», and delete «, k» in column «Special packing provisions».

• For UN 2198, replace «190» by «261» in column «LC₅₀ ml/m³», insert «X» in columns «Tubes» and «Pressure drums», and delete «k» in column «Special packing provisions» (twice).

In table 3, for UN 1052, replace «966» by «1307» in column «LC₅₀ in ml/m³».

4.1.4.1, P205 In (5), (6) and (7), replace «ISO 16111:2008» by «ISO 16111:2008 or ISO 16111:2018».

In (7), at the end, add the following new sentence: «See 6.2.2.4 to determine which standard is applicable at the time of periodic inspection and test.».

4.1.4.1, P208 In (1), replace «ISO 11513:2011 or ISO 9809-1:2010» by «ISO 11513:2011, ISO 11513:2019, ISO 9809-1:2010 or ISO 9809-1:2019».

In (11), replace «Annex A of ISO 11513:2011» by «Annex A of ISO 11513:2011 (applicable until 31 December 2024) or Annex A of ISO 11513:2019».

4.1.4.1, P408 (2) At the end, add a new Note to read as follows:

«NOTE: The packagings authorized may exceed a net mass of 400 kg (see 4.1.3.3).»

4.1.4.1, P621 (1) For «Drums», amend the text in parentheses to read «(1A1, 1A2, 1B1, 1B2, 1N1, 1N2, 1H1, 1H2, 1D, 1G)». For «Jerricans», amend the text in parentheses to read «(3A1, 3A2, 3B1, 3B2, 3H1, 3H2)».

4.1.4.1, P801 At the end, after (2), add a new Note to read as follows:

«NOTE: The packagings authorized in (1) and (2) may exceed a net mass of 400 kg (see 4.1.3.3).»

4.1.4.1, P903 In (2), in the first sentence, at the beginning, replace «cells or batteries» by «a cell or a battery» and at the end, delete «, and assemblies of such cells or batteries».

In (4) and (5), in the last sentence before the Note, transfer the phrase «when intentionally active» to the beginning of the sentence to read: «When intentionally active, devices such as radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, watches and temperature loggers, which are not capable of generating a dangerous evolution of heat, may be carried in strong outer packagings.».

At the end, after (5), add a new Note (left-justified) to read as follows:

«NOTE: The packagings authorized in (2), (4) and (5) may exceed a net mass of 400 kg (see 4.1.3.3).»

4.1.4.1, P905 In the second row after the heading row, after the first paragraph, add a new Note to read as follows:

«NOTE: The packagings authorized may exceed a net mass of 400 kg (see 4.1.3.3).»

4.1.4.1, P906 (2) Under sub-paragraph (b), add a new Note to read as follows:

«NOTE: The packagings authorized may exceed a net mass of 400 kg (see 4.1.3.3).»

Under the last paragraph, before the additional requirement, add a new Note to read as follows:

«NOTE: The packagings authorized may exceed a net mass of 400 kg (see 4.1.3.3).»

4.1.4.1, P907 At the end, add a new Note to read as follows:

«NOTE: The packagings authorized may exceed a net mass of 400 kg (see 4.1.3.3).»

4.1.4.1, P909 At the end, after (4), add a new Note to read as follows:

«NOTE: The packagings authorized in (3) and (4) may exceed a net mass of 400 kg (see 4.1.3.3).»

4.1.4.1, P910 (3) At the end, add a new Note to read as follows:

«NOTE: The packagings authorized may exceed a net mass of 400 kg (see 4.1.3.3).»

4.1.4.1, P911 In note ^a, at the end, add a new indent to read as follows:

«(i) In the case of multiple batteries and multiple items of equipment containing batteries, additional requirements such as the maximum number of batteries and items of equipment, the total maximum energy content of the batteries, and the configuration inside the package, including separations and protections of the parts, shall be considered.»

4.1.4.2, IBC02 In special packing provision B15, replace «of composite IBCs with a rigid plastics inner receptacle» by «of rigid plastics inner receptacles of composite IBCs».

In special packing provisions specific to RID and ADR BB4, delete «1169,».

4.1.4.2, IBC07 Add the following new special packing provision:

«B20 UN No. 3550 may be carried in flexible IBCs (13H3 or 13H4) with siftproof liners to prevent any egress of dust during carriage.»

4.1.4.2, IBC520 In the second sentence (third row), after «The formulations» add «not listed in 2.2.41.4 or in 2.2.52.4 but».

4.1.4.3, LP906 Amend the third sentence to read «For batteries and items of equipment containing batteries:».

In (2), amend the second paragraph to read as follows:

«A verification report shall be made available on request. As a minimum requirement, the name of the batteries, their type as defined in Section 38.3.2.3 of the Manual of Tests and Criteria, the maximum number of batteries, the total mass of batteries, the total energy content of the batteries, the large packaging identification and the test data according to the verification method as specified by the competent authority shall be listed in the verification report. A set of specific instructions describing the way to use the package shall also be part of the verification report.»

Add a fourth indent to read as follows:

«(4) The specific instructions for use of the package shall be made available by the packaging manufacturers and subsequent distributors to the consignor. They shall include at least the identification of the batteries and items of equipment that may be contained inside the packaging, the maximum number of batteries contained in the package and the maximum total of the batteries’ energy content, as well as the configuration inside the package, including the separations and protections used during the performance verification test.»

In note^a, at the end, add a new indent to read as follows:

«(i) In the case of multiple batteries and multiple items of equipment containing batteries, additional requirements such as the maximum number of batteries and items of equipment, the total maximum energy content of the batteries, and the configuration inside the package, including separations and protections of the parts, shall be considered.»

4.1.6.6 Add to the end of the first sentence «and taking into account the lowest pressure rating of any component».

Insert the following new second sentence: «Service equipment having a pressure rating lower than other components shall nevertheless comply with 6.2.1.3.1.»

Delete the final sentence.

4.1.6.8 Amend sub-paragraphs (b) and (c) to read as follows:

«(b) Valves are protected by caps or guards. Caps shall possess vent-holes of sufficient cross-sectional area to evacuate the gas if leakage occurs at the valves;

(c) Valves are protected by shrouds or permanent protection attachments;»

4.1.6.10 In the first sentence, insert «closed» before «cryogenic receptacles» and replace «P205 or P206» with «P205, P206 or P208».

4.1.6.15 Amend to read as follows:

«4.1.6.15 For UN pressure receptacles, the ISO standards and EN ISO standards listed in Table 1, except EN ISO 14245 and EN ISO 15995, shall be applied. For information on which standard shall be used at the time of manufacturing the equipment, see 6.2.2.3.

For other pressure receptacles, the requirements of section 4.1.6 are considered to have been complied with if the standards in Table 4.1.6.15.1, as relevant, are applied. For information on which standards shall be used for the manufacture of valves with inherent protection, see 6.2.4.1. For information on the applicability of standards for manufacturing valve protection caps and valve guards, see Table 4.1.6.15.2.

Table 4.1.6.15.1: Standards for UN and non-UN pressure receptacles

Table 4.1.6.15.2: Manufacturing dates applicable to valve protection caps and guards fitted to non-UN pressure receptacles

»

4.1.9.1.4 In the first sentence, delete «, tanks, IBCs».

Chapter 4.2

4.2.5.2.1 At the end, add «or Chapter 6.9».

4.2.5.2.2 In the first sentence, delete «(in reference steel)».

4.2.5.2.6 In the introductory paragraph, in the second sentence, replace «(in mm reference steel)» by «in mm reference steel for shells made of metallic materials or the minimum FRP shell thickness».

In the table, for T1-T22, in the heading row, add the following sentences at the end: «The instructions for portable tanks with FRP shells apply to substances of classes 1, 3, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2, 8 and 9. Additionally, the requirements of Chapter 6.9 apply.». In the heading of the third column, after «reference steel» add «for shells made of metallic materials».

For T23, in the paragraph under the heading row, last sentence, after «The formulations» add «not listed in 2.2.41.4 or in 2.2.52.4 but». For UN No. 3109 «ORGANIC PEROXIDE, TYPE F, LIQUID» add «tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, not more than 56 % in diluent type B^b» under the column «Substance». Add a new note «b» under the table to read «^b Diluent type B is tert-Butyl alcohol.» and renumber existing table notes «b» to «d» to become «c» to «e».

4.2.5.3, TP32 (a) In the first sentence, after «of metal», insert «or fibre-reinforced plastics».

Chapter 4.3

4.3.2.1.5 Replace «6.8.2.3.1» by «6.8.2.3.2».

4.3.2.1.7 In the last paragraph, replace «expert» by «inspection body», «tests, inspections and checks» by «tests and inspections», and «of periodic inspections or exceptional checks» by «of periodic or exceptional inspections».

4.3.2.3.7 In the first paragraph, replace «the deadline for the test or inspection required by 6.8.2.4.2, 6.8.3.4.6 and 6.8.3.4.12 has expired» by «the date specified for the inspection required by 6.8.2.4.2, 6.8.2.4.3, 6.8.3.4.6 and 6.8.3.4.12».

In the second paragraph, replace «the date of expiry of the last periodic inspection» by «the date specified for the next inspection».

In (a), replace «the expiry of these deadlines» by «the date specified if the inspection due is a periodic inspection in accordance with 6.8.2.4.2, 6.8.3.4.6 (a) and 6.8.3.4.12».

In (b), replace «these deadlines» by «the date specified, if the inspection due is a periodic inspection in accordance with 6.8.2.4.2, 6.8.3.4.6 (a) and 6.8.3.4.12». At the end, replace the full stop by a semicolon.

Add a new item (c) to read as follows:

«(c) for a period not to exceed three months after the date specified, if the inspection due is an intermediate inspection in accordance with 6.8.2.4.3, 6.8.3.4.6 (b) and 6.8.3.4.12.»

4.3.3.2.5 In the second and third paragraphs, replace «the expert approved by the competent authority» by «the inspection body».

In the table, for UN 1012, for the four entries, amend the text in column «Name and description» to read, respectively:

4.3.3.3.2 Delete and add «4.3.3.3.2 (Deleted)».

4.3.4.1.3 In the Table, under Class 5.1, amend the name and description for UN number 2426 to read as follows: «Ammonium nitrate, liquid (hot concentrated solution)».

Chapter 4.4

4.4.1 (e) Replace «Chapter 6.9» by «Chapter 6.13».

4.4.2.2 Replace «6.9.6» by «6.13.6».

Chapter 4.7

Note 2 under the heading of Chapter 4.7

Replace «6.9, 6.11 and 6.12» by «6.9, 6.11, 6.12 and 6.13».

Chapter 5.1

5.1.3 The amendment does not apply to the English version.

5.1.3.1 The amendment does not apply to the English version.

5.1.5.1.3 Amend the text after the heading to read as follows:

«A competent authority may approve provisions under which consignments that do not satisfy all the applicable requirements of ADR may be carried under special arrangement (see 1.7.4).»

Chapter 5.2

5.2.1.6 At the end of footnote 1, add the following new indent:

« – For UN No. 1012 Butylene: 1-butylene, cis-2-butylene, trans-2-butylene, butylenes mixture.»

5.2.1.9.2 Remove the double asterisk in figure 5.2.1.9.2 and remove the note for the double asterisk below the figure.

5.2.1.10.1 Number the indents as (a) to (d). In (c), replace «cryogenic receptacles» with «closed or open cryogenic receptacles».

5.2.1.10.2 (a) Replace «cryogenic receptacles» with «closed or open cryogenic receptacles».

5.2.2.2.2 In the table, in the subheading for «Class 9 hazard», delete «, including environmentally hazardous substances».

Chapter 5.3

5.3.2.1.5 Amend the note to read as follows:

«NOTE: This paragraph need not be applied to vehicles carrying containers for carriage in bulk, tanks and MEGCs with a maximum capacity of 3 000 litres.»

5.3.2.1.7 The amendment does not apply to the English version.

Chapter 5.4

5.4.1.1.1 (k) At the end, add «or as specified in a special arrangement in accordance with 1.7.4.2».

5.4.1.1.3 Number the text under the heading as 5.4.1.1.3.1.

Insert a new 5.4.1.1.3.2 to read as follows:

«5.4.1.1.3.2 If it is not possible to measure the exact quantity of the waste at the place of loading, the quantity according to 5.4.1.1.1 (f) may be estimated for the following cases under the following conditions:

(a) For packagings, a list of packagings including the type and the nominal volume is added to the transport document;

(b) For containers, the estimation is based on their nominal volume and other available information (e.g. type of waste, average density, degree of filling);

(c) For vacuum-operated waste tanks, the estimation is justified (e.g. by means of an estimation provided by the consigner or by vehicle equipment).

Such estimation of the quantity is not allowed for:

– Exemptions for which the exact quantity is essential (e.g. 1.1.3.6);

– Waste containing substances mentioned in 2.1.3.5.3 or substances of Class 4.3;

– Tanks other than vacuum-operated waste tanks.

A statement shall be included in the transport document, as follows:

«QUANTITY ESTIMATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 5.4.1.1.3.2».»

5.4.1.1.5 Amend the paragraph below the heading to read as follows:

«When dangerous goods are carried in salvage packagings in accordance with 4.1.1.19, including large salvage packagings, larger size packagings or large packagings of appropriate type and performance level to be used as a salvage packaging, the words «SALVAGE PACKAGING» shall be added after the description of the goods in the transport document.

When dangerous goods are carried in salvage pressure receptacles in accordance with 4.1.1.20, the words «SALVAGE PRESSURE RECEPTACLE» shall be added after the description of the goods in the transport document.»

5.4.1.1.11 Replace «6.7.2.19.6 (b)» by «6.7.2.19.6.1 (b)» (twice), replace «6.7.3.15.6 (b)» by «6.7.3.15.6.1 (b)» (twice) and replace «6.7.4.14.6 (b)» by «6.7.4.14.6.1 (b)» (twice).

5.4.1.1.15 In the heading, replace «substances stabilized by temperature control» by «stabilized and temperature controlled substances».

Amend the text under this heading to read:

«Unless already part of the proper shipping name the word «STABILIZED» shall be added to the proper shipping name if stabilization is used and the words «TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED» shall be added to the proper shipping name if stabilization is by temperature control or a combination of chemical stabilization and temperature control (see 3.1.2.6).

If the words «TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED» are part of the proper shipping name (see also 3.1.2.6), the control and emergency temperatures (see 7.1.7) shall be indicated in the transport document, as follows:

'Control temperature: ....°C Emergency temperature: .... °C'»

5.4.1.1.16 Delete and add «5.4.1.1.16 (Deleted)».

5.4.1.1.21 Amend to read as follows:

«5.4.1.1.21 Additional information in the case of the application of special provisions

Where, in accordance with a special provision in Chapter 3.3, additional information is necessary, this additional information shall be included in the transport document.»

Add the following new 5.4.1.1.22, 5.4.1.1.23 and 5.4.1.1.24:

«5.4.1.1.22 (Reserved)

5.4.1.1.23 Special provisions for the carriage of substances carried in molten state

When a substance, which is solid in accordance with the definition in 1.2.1, is offered for carriage in the molten state, the qualifying word «MOLTEN» shall be added as part of the proper shipping name, unless it is already part of the proper shipping name (see 3.1.2.5).

5.4.1.1.24 Special provisions for refillable pressure receptacles authorized by the United States of America Department of Transportation

For carriage in accordance with 1.1.4.7, a statement shall be included in the transport document, as follows:

«CARRIAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 1.1.4.7.1» or

«CARRIAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 1.1.4.7.2», as appropriate.»

5.4.1.2.2Add the following new sub-paragraph at the end:

«(e) For carriage of UN No. 1012, the transport document shall contain the name of the specific gas carried (see special provision 398 of Chapter 3.3) in brackets after the proper shipping name.»

5.4.2 In the first paragraph, replace «with the transport document» by «to the maritime carrier by those responsible for packing the container».

In the second paragraph, in the first sentence, replace «; if not, these documents shall be attached» by «(see for example 5.4.5)».

The third amendment to the French version does not apply to the English version.

Delete the Note after the second paragraph.

In the last paragraph, after «may», insert «also».

Chapter 5.5

5.5.2.4.1 Number the indents as (a) to (c).

Chapter 6.1

6.1.1.2 In the second sentence, replace «successfully to withstand the tests» by «to successfully fulfil the requirements».

6.1.1.4 In the Note, replace «ISO 16106:2006» by «ISO 16106:2020» and delete «Packaging – » in the standard’s title.

6.1.4.8.8 Delete and add «6.1.4.8.8 (Deleted)».

6.1.4.13.1 Insert the following new second sentence: «Except for recycled plastics material as defined in 1.2.1, no used material other than production residues or regrind from the same manufacturing process may be used.». The amendment to the third sentence only applies to the French text.

6.1.4.13.7 Delete and add «6.1.4.13.7 (Deleted)».

Chapter 6.2

6.2.1.1.1 After «Pressure receptacles» delete «and their closures». At the end of the sentence replace «carriage and use» with «carriage and intended use».

6.2.1.1.4 At the end of the sentence replace «used» with «welded».

6.2.1.1.5 In the first sentence replace «cylinders, tubes, pressure drums» with «pressure receptacle shells».

In the final sentence after «The test pressure of a cylinder» insert «shell».

6.2.1.1.6 At the beginning of the first and the second sentences replace «Pressure receptacles» with «Cylinders or cylinder shells».

In the last sentence replace the first «pressure receptacle» with «cylinder shell» and the second and third «pressure receptacle» with «cylinder».

6.2.1.1.8.2 In the third and fourth sentences replace «pressure receptacle» with «inner vessel».

At the end of the fourth sentence replace «fittings» with «service equipment».

6.2.1.1.9 At the end of the heading replace «pressure receptacles for acetylene» with «acetylene cylinders».

In the first sentence replace «Pressure receptacles» with «Cylinder shells».

In (a) replace «pressure receptacle» with «cylinder shell».

In the final sentence replace «compatible with the pressure receptacle» with «compatible with those parts of the cylinder that are in contact with it».

6.2.1.2.1 After «Construction materials of pressure receptacles» delete «and their closures».

6.2.1.2.2 At the beginning of the first sentence, after «Pressure receptacles», delete «and their closures».

6.2.1.3.1 Replace «Valves, piping and other fittings» with «Service equipment» and replace «excluding pressure relief devices» with «excluding porous, absorbent or adsorbent material, pressure relief devices, pressure gauges or indicators».

6.2.1.3.2 Amend to read as follows:

«6.2.1.3.2 Service equipment shall be configured or designed to prevent damage and unintended opening that could result in the release of the pressure receptacle contents during normal conditions of handling and carriage. All closures shall be protected in the same manner as is required for valves in 4.1.6.8. Manifold piping leading to shut-off valves shall be sufficiently flexible to protect the shut-off valves and the piping from shearing or releasing the pressure receptacle contents.»

6.2.1.3.3 Replace «shall be fitted with devices» with «shall be fitted with handling devices».

6.2.1.4.1 Delete the second sentence beginning «Pressure receptacles…».

Insert a new 6.2.1.4.3 to read as follows:

«6.2.1.4.3 Pressure receptacle shells and the inner vessels of closed cryogenic receptacles shall be inspected, tested and approved by an inspection body.»

Insert a new 6.2.1.4.4 to read as follows:

«6.2.1.4.4 For refillable cylinders, pressure drums and tubes the conformity assessment of the shell and the closure(s) may be carried out separately. In these cases, an additional assessment of the final assembly is not required.

For bundles of cylinders, the cylinder shells and the valve(s) may be assessed separately, but an additional assessment of the complete assembly is required.

For closed cryogenic receptacles, the inner vessels and the closures may be assessed separately, but an additional assessment of the complete assembly is required.

For acetylene cylinders, conformity assessment shall comprise either:

(a) One assessment of conformity covering both the cylinder shell and the contained porous material; or

(b) A separate assessment of conformity for the empty cylinder shell and an additional assessment of conformity covering the cylinder shell with the contained porous material.»

6.2.1.5.1 In the first sentence replace «closed cryogenic receptacles and metal hydride storage systems» with «closed cryogenic receptacles, metal hydride storage systems and bundles of cylinders» and after «the applicable design standards» insert «or recognised technical codes».

In the line before (a), replace «pressure receptacles» with «pressure receptacle shells».

In (d), at the end delete «of the pressure receptacles».

In (e), replace «neck threads» with «threads used to fit closures».

In the line before (g), replace «all pressure receptacles» with «all pressure receptacle shells».

In (g), replace «pressure receptacles» with «pressure receptacle shells».

In (h), both sentences, replace «pressure receptacles» with «pressure receptacle shells».

In (i) replace «pressure receptacles» with «pressure receptacle shells».

In (j) replace «pressure receptacles» with «cylinder shells».

After (j) insert the following new provisions:

«On an adequate sample of closures:

(k) Verification of materials;

(l) Verification of dimensions;

(m) Verification of cleanliness;

(n) Inspection of completed assembly;

(o) Verification of the presence of marks.

For all closures:

(p) Testing for leakproofness.».

6.2.1.5.2 Amend to read as follows:

«6.2.1.5.2 Closed cryogenic receptacles shall be subjected to testing and inspection during and after manufacture in accordance with the applicable design standards or recognized technical codes including the following:

On an adequate sample of inner vessels:

(a) Testing of the mechanical characteristics of the material of construction;

(b) Verification of the minimum wall thickness;

(c) Inspection of the external and internal conditions;

(d) Verification of the conformance with the design standard or technical code;

(e) Inspection of welds by radiographic, ultrasonic or other suitable non-destructive test method according to the applicable design and construction standard or technical code.

For all inner vessels:

(f) A hydraulic pressure test. The inner vessel shall meet the acceptance criteria specified in the design and construction technical standard or technical code;

NOTE: With the agreement of the competent authority, the hydraulic pressure test may be replaced by a test using a gas, where such an operation does not entail any danger.

(g) Inspection and assessment of manufacturing defects and either repairing them or rendering the inner vessel unserviceable;

(h) An inspection of the marks.

On an adequate sample of closures:

(i) Verification of materials;

(j) Verification of dimensions;

(k) Verification of cleanliness;

(l) Inspection of completed assembly;

(m) Verification of the presence of marks.

For all closures:

(n) Testing for leakproofness.

On an adequate sample of completed closed cryogenic receptacles:

(o) Testing the satisfactory operation of service equipment;

(p) Verification of the conformance with the design standard or technical code.

For all completed closed cryogenic receptacles:

(q) Testing for leakproofness.»

6.2.1.5.3 In the first sentence replace «receptacles» with «pressure receptacle shells».

Insert the following new 6.2.1.5.4:

«6.2.1.5.4 For bundles of cylinders the cylinder shells and closures shall be subjected to initial inspection and tests specified in 6.2.1.5.1. An adequate sample of frames shall be proof load tested to two times the maximum gross weight of the bundles of cylinders.

Additionally, all manifolds of bundle of cylinders shall undergo a hydraulic pressure test and all the completed bundles of cylinders shall undergo a leakproofness test.

NOTE: With the agreement of the competent authority, the hydraulic pressure test may be replaced by a test using a gas, where such an operation does not entail any danger.»

6.2.1.6.1 Replace (c), (d) and (e) and add a new (f) as follows before the Notes:

«(c) Checking of the threads either:

(i) if there is evidence of corrosion; or

(ii) if the closures or other service equipment are removed;

(d) A hydraulic pressure test of the pressure receptacle shell and, if necessary, verification of the characteristics of the material by suitable tests;

(e) Check of service equipment, if to be reintroduced into service. This check may be carried out separately from the inspection of the pressure receptacle shell; and

(f) A leakproofness test of bundles of cylinders after reassembly.»

In note 2, replace the first instance of «cylinders and tubes» by «cylinder shells and tube shells».

Amend note 3 to read as follows:

«NOTE 3: The check of internal conditions of 6.2.1.6.1 (b) and the hydraulic pressure test of 6.2.1.6.1 (d) may be replaced by ultrasonic examination carried out in accordance with ISO 18119:2018 for seamless steel and seamless aluminium alloy cylinder shells.»

Insert the following new Note 4 and renumber current Note 4 as Note 5:

«NOTE 4: For bundles of cylinders the hydraulic test specified in (d) above shall be carried out on the cylinder shells and on the manifolds.»

6.2.1.6.2 Replace «Pressure receptacles» with «Cylinders».

6.2.1.7.2 Amend as follows:

«6.2.1.7.2 A proficiency test of the manufacturers of pressure receptacle shells and the inner vessels of closed cryogenic receptacle shall in all instances be carried out by an inspection body approved by the competent authority of the country of approval. Proficiency testing of manufacturers of closures shall be carried out if the competent authority requires it. This test shall be carried out either during design type approval or during production inspection and certification.»

6.2.2 In Note 1, after «UN pressure receptacles», delete «and service equipment».

6.2.2.1.1 In the first sentence replace «UN cylinders» with «refillable UN cylinder shells».

In the table, for «ISO 9809-1:2010», in column «Applicable for manufacture», replace «Until further notice» by «Until 31 December 2026». After the entry for «ISO 9809-1:2010», add the following new entry:

In the table, for «ISO 9809-2:2010», in column «Applicable for manufacture», replace «Until further notice» by «Until 31 December 2026». After the entry for «ISO 9809-2:2010», add the following new entry:

In the table, for «ISO 9809-3:2010», in column «Applicable for manufacture», replace «Until further notice» by «Until 31 December 2026». After the entry for «ISO 9809-3:2010», add the following new entry:

In the table, delete the rows for «ISO 11118:1999» and «ISO 11118:2015».

In Note 1, after the table, replace «composite cylinders» with «composite cylinder shells».

In Note 2, after the table, in the first sentence, replace «Composite cylinders» with «Composite cylinder shells». In the second sentence, replace «cylinders» with «composite cylinder shells». In the last sentence replace «cylinder» with «cylinder shell».

6.2.2.1.2 In the first sentence replace «UN tubes» with «UN tube shells».

In the table, in the row for ISO 11515:2013, replace «Until further notice» with «Until 31 December 2026». Add a new row beneath this row as follows:

At the end of the table, add the following new entries:

In Note 1 after the table, replace «composite tubes» with «composite tube shells».

In Note 2 after the table, in the first sentence, replace «Composite tubes» with «Composite tube shells». In the second sentence, replace «tubes» with «composite tube shells». In the last sentence replace «tube» with «tube shell».

6.2.2.1.3 In the first table, for «ISO 9809-1:2010», in column «Applicable for manufacture», replace «Until further notice» by «Until 31 December 2026». After the entry for «ISO 9809-1:2010», add the following new entry:

In the first table, for «ISO 9809-3:2010», in column «Applicable for manufacture», replace «Until further notice» by «Until 31 December 2026». After the entry for «ISO 9809-3:2010», add the following new entry:

6.2.2.1.4 Replace «UN cryogenic receptacles» with «UN closed cryogenic receptacles».

In the table, for «ISO 21029-1:2004», in column «Applicable for manufacture», replace «Until further notice» by «Until 31 December 2026». After the entry for «ISO 21029-1:2004», add the following new entry:

6.2.2.1.5 In the table, for «ISO 16111:2008», in column «Applicable for manufacture», replace «Until further notice» by «Until 31 December 2026». After the entry for «ISO 16111:2008», add the following new entry:

6.2.2.1.6 In the first sentence, replace «The standard shown below» with «The following standard».

In the second sentence replace «UN cylinder» with «UN cylinder or UN cylinder shell».

In the table, for «ISO 10961:2010», in column «Applicable for manufacture», replace «Until further notice» by «Until 31 December 2026». After the entry for «ISO 10961:2010», add the following new entry:

Replace the current note after the table with the following:

«NOTE: Changing one or more cylinders or cylinder shells of the same design type, including the same test pressure, in an existing UN bundle of cylinders does not require a new conformity assessment of the existing bundle. Service equipment of the bundle of cylinders can also be replaced without requiring a new conformity assessment if it complies with the design type approval.»

6.2.2.1.7 In the table, for «ISO 11513:2011», in column «Applicable for manufacture», replace «Until further notice» by «Until 31 December 2026». After the entry for «ISO 11513:2011», add the following new entry:

In the table, for «ISO 9809-1:2010», in column «Applicable for manufacture», replace «Until further notice» by «Until 31 December 2026». After the entry for «ISO 9809-1:2010», add the following new entry:

6.2.2.1.8 In the table, in the row for ISO 21172-1:2015, replace «Until further notice» with «Until 31 December 2026». Add the following new row to the table after ISO 21172-1:2015:

Insert a new 6.2.2.1.9 and table as follows:

«6.2.2.1.9 The following standards apply to the design, construction and initial inspection and test of non-refillable UN cylinders except that the inspection requirements related to the conformity assessment system and approval shall be in accordance with 6.2.2.5.

»

6.2.2.2 In the first sentence delete «pressure receptacle». In the table, add the following heading row:

6.2.2.3 Replace the title «Service equipment» with «Closures and their protection».

Replace the first sentence with «The following standards apply to the design, construction, and initial inspection and test of closures and their protection:»

In the first table, for «ISO 11117:2008 + Cor.1:2009», in column «Applicable for manufacture», replace «Until further notice» by «Until 31 December 2026». After the entry for «ISO 11117:2008 + Cor.1:2009», add the following new entry:

In the first table, delete the row for ISO 13340:2001.

In the first table, for «ISO 17871:2015», in column «Applicable for manufacture», replace «Until further notice» by «Until 31 December 2026». In the column «Title», add the following new note under the title:

«NOTE: This standard shall not be used for flammable gases.»

In the first table, after the entry for «17871:2015», add the following new entry:

In the second table, for «ISO 16111:2008», in column «Applicable for manufacture», replace «Until further notice» by «Until 31 December 2026». After the entry for «ISO 16111:2008», add the following new entry:

6.2.2.4 Amend the first sentence to read «The following standards apply to periodic inspection and testing of UN pressure receptacles:».

In the first table, in the row for ISO 6406:2005, replace «Until further notice» with «Until 31 December 2024». Add the following new row to the table after ISO 6406:2005:

In the first table, in the row for ISO 10460:2005, replace «Until further notice» with «Until 31 December 2024». Add the following new row to the table after ISO 10460:2005:

In the first table, in the row for ISO 10461:2005 + A1:2006, replace «Until further notice» with «Until 31 December 2024».

In the first table, for «ISO 10462:2013», in column «Applicable for manufacture», replace «Until further notice» by «Until 31 December 2024». After the entry for «ISO 10462:2013«, add the following new entry:

In the first table, for «ISO 11513:2011», in column «Applicable for manufacture», replace «Until further notice» by «Until 31 December 2024». After the entry for «ISO 11513:2011», add the following new entry:

Delete the row for «ISO 11623:2002».

At the end of the first table, add the following new entry:

In the second table, for «ISO 16111:2008», in column «Applicable for manufacture», replace «Until further notice» by «Until 31 December 2024». After the entry for «ISO 16111:2008», add the following new entry:

6.2.2.5 At the beginning of 6.2.2.5 renumber 6.2.2.5.1 as 6.2.2.5.0 and insert the following new Note at the end (after the definition of «Verify»).

«NOTE: In this subsection when separate assessment is used, the term pressure receptacle shall refer to pressure receptacle, pressure receptacle shell, inner vessel of the closed cryogenic receptacle or closure, as appropriate.»

Insert a new paragraph 6.2.2.5.1 to read as follows:

«6.2.2.5.1 The requirements of 6.2.2.5 shall be used for the conformity assessments of pressure receptacles. Paragraph 6.2.1.4.4 gives details of which parts of pressure receptacles may be conformity assessed separately. However, the requirements of 6.2.2.5 may be replaced by requirements specified by the competent authority in the following cases:

(a) Conformity assessment of closures;

(b) Conformity assessment of the complete assembly of bundles of cylinders provided the cylinder shells have been conformity assessed in accordance with the requirements of 6.2.2.5; and

(c) Conformity assessment of the complete assembly of closed cryogenic receptacles provided the inner vessel has been conformity assessed in accordance with the requirements of 6.2.2.5.»

6.2.2.5.4.9 In (c), replace the existing text with: «As required by the pressure receptacle standard or technical code, carry out or supervise the tests of pressure receptacles as required for design type approval;».

Add the following new sentence at the end of the penultimate paragraph: «If it was not possible to evaluate exhaustively the compatibility of the materials of construction with the contents of the pressure receptacle when the certificate was issued, a statement that compatibility assessment was not completed shall be included in the design type approval certificate.».

6.2.2.7 Amend the Note by replacing «6.2.2.9 and marking» by «6.2.2.9, marking» and inserting at the end «and marking requirements for closures are given in 6.2.2.11».

6.2.2.7.1 In the first sentence replace «pressure receptacles» by «pressure receptacle shells and closed cryogenic receptacles».

At the end of the second sentence, delete «on the pressure receptacle».

In the third sentence, after «neck of the pressure receptacle» insert «shell».

6.2.2.7.2 In (b), at the end, insert the following new note:

«NOTE: For acetylene cylinders the standard ISO 3807 shall also be marked.»

After (e), insert the following new note:

«NOTE: When an acetylene cylinder is conformity assessed in accordance with 6.2.1.4.4 (b) and the inspection bodies for the cylinder shell and the acetylene cylinder are different, their respective marks (d) are required. Only the initial inspection date (e) of the completed acetylene cylinder is required. If the country of approval of the inspection body responsible for the initial inspection and test is different, a second mark (c) shall be applied.»

6.2.2.7.3 In (g), in the second sentence, replace «mass of valve, valve cap» with «mass of closure(s), valve protection cap».

In (i), at the end insert the following note:

«NOTE: When a cylinder shell is intended for use as an acetylene cylinder (including the porous material), the working pressure mark is not required until the acetylene cylinder is completed.»

In (j), in the first sentence replace «liquefied gases and refrigerated liquefied gases» with «liquefied gases, refrigerated liquefied gases and dissolved gases».

Replace paragraphs (k) and (l) with the following.

«(k) In the case of cylinders for UN No. 1001 acetylene, dissolved:

(i) the tare in kilograms consisting of the total of the mass of the empty cylinder shell, the service equipment (including porous material) not removed during filling, any coating, the solvent and the saturation gas expressed to three significant figures rounded down to the last digit followed by the letters «KG». At least one decimal shall be shown after the decimal point. For pressure receptacles of less than 1 kg, the mass shall be expressed to two significant figures rounded down to the last digit;

(ii) the identity of the porous material (e.g.: name or trademark); and

(iii) the total mass of the filled acetylene cylinder in kilograms followed by the letters «KG»;

(l) In the case of cylinders for UN No. 3374 acetylene, solvent free:

(i) the tare in kilograms consisting of the total of the mass of the empty cylinder shell, the service equipment (including porous material) not removed during filling and any coating expressed to three significant figures rounded down to the last digit followed by the letters «KG». At least one decimal shall be shown after the decimal point. For pressure receptacles of less than 1 kg, the mass shall be expressed to two significant figures rounded down to the last digit;

(ii) the identity of the porous material (e.g.: name or trademark); and

(iii) the total mass of the filled acetylene cylinder in kilograms followed by the letters «KG».»

6.2.2.7.4 (n) After the existing text insert the following new note:

«NOTE: For acetylene cylinders, if the manufacturer of the acetylene cylinder and the manufacturer of the cylinder shell are different, only the mark of the manufacturer of the completed acetylene cylinder is required.»

6.2.2.7.8 Amend to read as follows:

«6.2.2.7.8 The marks in accordance with 6.2.2.7.7 may be engraved on a metallic ring affixed to the cylinder or pressure drum when the valve is installed, and which is removable only by disconnecting the valve from the cylinder or pressure drum.»

6.2.2.8 In the title replace «pressure receptacles» with «cylinders».

6.2.2.8.1 In the first sentence replace «pressure receptacles» with «cylinders» and «pressure receptacle» with «cylinder».

In the second sentence replace «pressure receptacle» with «cylinder».

In the third sentence replace «pressure receptacle» at the first occurrence with «cylinder shell» and at the second occurrence with «cylinder».

In the fourth sentence replace «pressure receptacles» with «cylinders» twice.

In the fifth sentence replace «pressure receptacles» with «cylinders» twice.

6.2.2.8.3 In the note, replace «pressure receptacles» with «cylinders».

6.2.2.10.1 Replace «cylinders» with «cylinder shells».

Insert a new second sentence as follows: «Individual closures in a bundle of cylinders shall be marked in accordance with 6.2.2.11.».

6.2.2.10.3 (b) In the first sentence replace the phrase in brackets with «cylinder shells and service equipment».

In the second sentence after «tare» delete «mass».

Insert a new 6.2.2.11 as follows:

«6.2.2.11 Marking of closures for refillable UN pressure receptacles

For closures the following permanent marks shall be applied clearly and legibly, (e.g. stamped, engraved or etched):

(a) Manufacturer’s identification mark;

(b) Design standard or design standard designation;

(c) Date of manufacture (year and month or year and week) and

(d) The identity mark of the inspection body responsible for the initial inspection and test, if applicable.

The valve test pressure shall be marked when it is less than the test pressure which is indicated by the rating of the valve filling connection.»

Renumber the existing 6.2.2.11 as 6.2.2.12 and amend it to read as follows:

«6.2.2.12 Equivalent procedures for conformity assessment and periodic inspection and test

For UN pressure receptacles the requirements of 6.2.2.5 and 6.2.2.6 are considered to have been complied with when the following procedures are applied:

^a When an inspection body is designated by the competent authority to issue the type approval certificate, the type examination shall be performed by that inspection body.

Each procedure as defined in the table shall be performed by a single relevant body as indicated in the table.

For separate conformity assessments (e.g. cylinder shell and closure) see 6.2.1.4.4.

Xa means the competent authority or inspection body conforming to 1.8.6.3 and accredited according to EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 (except clause 8.1.3) type A.

Xb means inspection body conforming to 1.8.6.3 and accredited according to EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 (except clause 8.1.3) type B, working exclusively for the owner or the duty holder responsible for the pressure receptacles.

IS means an in-house inspection service of the manufacturer or an enterprise with a testing facility under the surveillance of an inspection body conforming to 1.8.6.3 and accredited according to EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 (except clause 8.1.3) type A. The in-house inspection service shall be independent from design process, manufacturing operations, repair and maintenance.

If an in-house inspection service has been used for the initial inspection and tests, the mark specified in 6.2.2.7.2 (d) shall be supplemented with the mark of the in-house inspection service.

If an in-house inspection service has carried out the periodic inspection, the mark specified in 6.2.2.7.7 (b) shall be supplemented with the mark of the in-house inspection service.»

6.2.3.1.2 In the second paragraph replace «pressure envelope and supporting components» by «pressure receptacles or pressure receptacle shells including all permanently attached parts (e.g. neck ring, foot ring, etc.)».

6.2.3.1.5 Amend to read as follows:

«6.2.3.1.5 Acetylene cylinders shall not be fitted with fusible plugs or any other pressure relief devices.»

6.2.3.3.2 Delete the heading «Openings».

6.2.3.3.3 Delete the heading «Fittings». Sub-paragraphs (a) to (d) become paragraphs 6.2.3.3.3 to 6.2.3.3.6.

6.2.3.4.2 In the title replace «receptacles» by «receptacle shells» and in sub-paragraph (a) replace «receptacles» by «receptacle shells».

6.2.3.5.1 In Note 1, after «cylinder» insert «shell».

In Note 2, replace «cylinders and tubes» by «cylinder shells and tube shells» at the first occurrence only and replace «EN ISO 16148:2016» by «EN ISO 16148:2016 + A1:2020».

In Note 3, replace «cylinders and tubes» by «cylinder shells and tube shells» (twice).

6.2.3.5.2 In paragraph (a) insert «pressure» before «receptacle» and insert «service» before «equipment».

6.2.3.6.1 Amend to read as follows:

«6.2.3.6.1 The procedures for conformity assessment and periodic inspection of section 1.8.7 shall be performed by the relevant body according to the following table.

^a The type approval certificate shall be issued by the inspection body that performed the type examination.

Each procedure as defined in the table shall be performed by a single relevant body as indicated in the table.

For separate conformity assessments (e.g. cylinder shell and closure) see 6.2.1.4.4. For non-refillable pressure receptacles, separate type approval certificates for either the cylinder shell or the closure shall not be issued. Xa means the competent authority or inspection body conforming to 1.8.6.3 and accredited according to EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 (except clause 8.1.3) type A.

Xb means inspection body conforming to 1.8.6.3 and accredited according to EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 (except clause 8.1.3) type B, working exclusively for the owner or the duty holder responsible for the pressure receptacles.

IS means an in-house inspection service of the manufacturer or an enterprise with a testing facility under the surveillance of an inspection body conforming to 1.8.6.3 and accredited according to EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 (except clause 8.1.3) type A. The in-house inspection service shall be independent from design process, manufacturing operations, repair and maintenance.

If an in-house inspection service has been used for the initial inspection and tests, the mark specified in 6.2.2.7.2 (d) shall be supplemented with the mark of the in-house inspection service.

If an in-house inspection service has carried out the periodic inspection, the mark specified in 6.2.2.7.7 (b) shall be supplemented with the mark of the in-house inspection service.»

6.2.3.8 Replace «1.8.6» by «1.8.6.3».

6.2.3.9.3 Add the following paragraph at the end (including a reference to the existing footnote 2):

«The requirements of 6.2.2.7.4 (n) shall be replaced by the following:

(n) The manufacturer’s mark. When the country of manufacture is not the same as the country of approval, then the manufacturer’s mark shall be preceded by the character(s) identifying the country of manufacture as indicated by the distinguishing sign used on vehicles in international road traffic². The country mark and the manufacturer’s mark shall be separated by a space or slash.»

Insert a new paragraph 6.2.3.9.8 to read as follows:

«6.2.3.9.8 Marking of closures for refillable pressure receptacles

6.2.3.9.8.1 Marking shall be in accordance with 6.2.2.11.»

6.2.3.10 Replace «pressure receptacles» by «cylinders».

6.2.4.1 Amend the paragraphs before the table to read as follows (the heading remains unchanged):

«Since 1 January 2009 the use of the referenced standards has been mandatory. Exceptions are dealt with in 6.2.5.

Type approval certificates shall be issued in accordance with 1.8.7. For the issuance of a type approval certificate, one standard applicable according to the indication in column (4) shall be chosen from the table below. If more than one standard may be applied, only one of them shall be chosen.

Column (3) shows the paragraphs of Chapter 6.2 to which the standard conforms.

Column (5) gives the latest date when existing type approvals shall be withdrawn according to 1.8.7.2.2.2; if no date is shown the type approval remains valid until it expires.

Standards shall be applied in accordance with 1.1.5. They shall be applied in full unless otherwise specified in the table below.

The scope of application of each standard is defined in the scope clause of the standard unless otherwise specified in the table below.

NOTE: The words «cylinder», «tube» and «pressure drum» when used in these standards shall be understood to exclude closures except in the case of non-refillable cylinders.»

In the table, replace the heading of column (3) by «Requirements the standard complies with».

In the third row of the table (sub-header row after the two header rows) after «for design and construction» add «of pressure receptacles or pressure receptacle shells».

Amend the Table, under «for design and construction of pressure receptacles or pressure receptacle shells» as follows:

• For «EN ISO 7866:2012 + AC:2014», in column (4), replace «Until further notice» by «Between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2024».

• After the row for «EN ISO 7866:2012 + AC:2014», insert the following new row:

• For «EN 12245:2002», in column (2), insert the following Note:

«NOTE: This standard shall not be used for gases classified as LPG.»

• For «EN 12245:2002», in column (5), at the end, insert «; 31 December 2023, for cylinders for LPG».

• For «EN 12245:2009 + A1:2011», in column (2), number the existing Note to be «NOTE 1» and insert a new Note as follows:

«NOTE 2: This standard shall not be used for gases classified as LPG.»

• For «EN 12245:2009 + A1:2011», in column (5), at the end, insert «; 31 December 2023, for cylinders for LPG».

• For «EN ISO 11118:2015», in column (4), replace «Until further notice» by «Between 1 January 2017 and 31 December 2024».

• After the row for «EN ISO 11118:2015», insert the following new row:

• For «EN 14427:2004 + A1:2005», in column (5), insert «31 December 2023, for cylinders without a liner, manufactured from two parts joined together».

• For «EN 14427:2014», in column (2), add a new Note as follows:

«NOTE: This standard shall not be used for cylinders without a liner, manufactured from two parts joined together.»

• For «EN 14427:2014», in column (5), insert «31 December 2023, for cylinders without a liner, manufactured from two parts joined together».

• At the end, add the following new row:

In the sub-header row of the table immediately preceding the entry for «EN 849:1996 (except Annex A)» replace «for closures» by «for design and construction of closures».

In the table, under «for design and construction of closures»:

• For «EN ISO 14245:2019» in column (4) replace «Until further notice» by «Between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2024».

• After the row for «EN ISO 14245:2019», insert the following row:

• For «EN ISO 15995:2019» in column (4) replace «Until further notice» by «Between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2024».

• After the row for «EN ISO 15995:2019», insert the following row:

• For «EN 13175:2019 (except clause 6.1.6)», in column (4), replace «Until further notice» by «Between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2024». After the row for «EN 13175:2019 (except clause 6.1.6)», insert the following row:

• For «EN 13953:2015», in column (4), replace «Until further notice» by «Between 1 January 2017 and 31 December 2024». After the row for «EN 13953:2015», insert the following row:

6.2.4.2 In the fourth paragraph after the heading, at the beginning, add «Standards shall be applied in full, unless otherwise specified in the table below.». In the existing sentence, delete «, but in full unless otherwise specified in the table below».

Delete the third row of the table (after the two header rows) including the text «for periodic inspection and test».

In the table:

• For «EN 14876:2007», in column (3) replace «Until further notice» by «Until 31 December 2024».

• After the row for «EN 14876:2007», insert the following row:

• For «EN 15888:2014», in column (3), replace «Until further notice» by «Until 31 December 2024».

• After the row for «EN 15888:2014», insert the following row:

• Delete the rows for «EN 1968:2002 + A1:2005 (except Annex B)», «EN 1802:2002 (except Annex B)», «EN ISO 10462:2013», «EN 1803:2002 (except Annex B)», «EN 1440:2016 (except Annex C)» and «EN 16728:2016 (except clause 3.5, Annex F and Annex G)».

• In the rows for «EN ISO 11623:2015» and «EN 14912:2015», in the last column, replace «Mandatorily from 1 January 2019» by «Until further notice».

• In the rows for «EN 1440:2016 + A1:2018 + A2:2020 (except Annex C)» and «EN 16728:2016 + A1:2018 + A2:2020», in the last column, replace «Mandatorily from 1 January 2022» by «Until further notice».

• In the rows for «EN ISO 18119:2018, EN ISO 10462:2013 + A1:2019» and «EN ISO 10460:2018», in the last column, replace «Mandatorily from 1 January 2023» by «Until further notice».

6.2.5.3 In the first sentence after the heading insert «shell» after «pressure receptacle».

In the sentence immediately after the end of the Note delete «and their closures».

6.2.5.4.1 In the first sentence replace «receptacles» by «receptacle shells».

In the sentence preceding the algebraic formulae insert «shell» after «receptacle» (twice).

6.2.5.4.2 At the end of the sentence, replace «EN 1975:1999 + A1:2003» by «EN ISO 7866:2012 + A1:2020».

6.2.6.1.5 Amend the first sentence to read: «The internal pressure of aerosol dispensers at 50 °C shall not exceed 1.2 MPa (12 bar) when using flammable liquefied gases, 1.32 MPa (13.2 bar) when using non-flammable liquefied gases, and 1.5 MPa (15 bar) when using non-flammable compressed or dissolved gases. In case of a mixture of several gases, the stricter limit shall apply.».

Chapter 6.3

6.3.2.1 In the second sentence, replace «successfully to withstand the tests» by «to successfully fulfil the requirements».

6.3.2.2 In the Note, replace «ISO 16106:2006» by «ISO 16106:2020» and delete «Packaging – » in the standard’s title.

6.3.5.4.2 In the third sentence, replace «the edges of the upper end a radius» by «the edges of its upper end shall have a radius».

Chapter 6.4

6.4.12.1 In the first sentence, delete «2.2.7.2.3.1.3, 2.2.7.2.3.1.4,» and after «2.2.7.2.3.4.2», insert «, 2.2.7.2.3.4.3».

6.4.12.2 Delete «2.2.7.2.3.1.3, 2.2.7.2.3.1.4,» and after «2.2.7.2.3.4.2», insert «, 2.2.7.2.3.4.3».

Chapter 6.5

6.5.1.1.2 Amend to read as follows:

«6.5.1.1.2 The requirements for IBCs in 6.5.3 are based on IBCs currently in use. In order to take into account progress in science and technology, there is no objection to the use of IBCs having specifications different from those in 6.5.3 and 6.5.5, provided that they are equally effective, acceptable to the competent authority and able to successfully fulfil the requirements described in 6.5.4 and 6.5.6. Methods of inspection and testing other than those described in ADR are acceptable, provided they are equivalent, and are recognized by the competent authority.»

Add a new 6.5.2.1.2 to read as follows:

«6.5.2.1.2 IBCs manufactured from recycled plastics material as defined in 1.2.1 shall be marked «REC». For rigid IBCs this mark shall be placed near the marks prescribed in 6.5.2.1.1. For the inner receptacle of composite IBCs, this mark shall be placed near the marks prescribed in 6.5.2.2.4.»

Renumber current 6.5.2.1.2 and 6.5.2.1.3 as 6.5.2.1.3 and 6.5.2.1.4 respectively.

6.5.4.1 In the Note, replace «ISO 16106:2006» by «ISO 16106:2020» and delete «Packaging – » in the standard’s title.

6.5.5.1.6 (a)At the end, add «C = capacity in litres;»

6.5.5.3.2 After the first sentence, add the following new sentence: «Except for recycled plastics material as defined in 1.2.1, no used material other than production residues or regrind from the same manufacturing process may be used.».

6.5.5.3.5 Delete.

6.5.5.4.6 After the first sentence, add the following new sentence: «Except for recycled plastics material as defined in 1.2.1, no used material other than production residues or regrind from the same manufacturing process may be used.».

6.5.5.4.9 Delete.

Renumber current 6.5.5.4.10 to 6.5.5.4.26 as 6.5.5.4.9 to 6.5.5.4.25.

In renumbered 6.5.5.4.19, replace «6.5.5.4.9» by «6.5.5.4.8».

6.5.6.3.2 Replace «6.5.5.4.9» by «6.5.5.4.8».

Chapter 6.6

6.6.1.1 Number the indents as (a) to (c).

6.6.1.2 In the Note, replace «ISO 16106:2006» by «ISO 16106:2020» and delete «Packaging – » in the standard’s title.

6.6.1.3 In the second sentence, replace «successfully to withstand the tests» by «to successfully fulfil the requirements».

Chapter 6.7

6.7 At the beginning of Chapter 6.7 number the Note as Note 1 and add a new Note 2 to read as follows:

«NOTE 2: The requirements of this Chapter also apply to portable tanks with shells made of fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP) to the extent indicated in Chapter 6.9.»

In Note 1, replace «for fibre-reinforced plastics tanks, see Chapter 6.9;» by «for fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks with shells made of fibre-reinforced plastics, see Chapter 6.13;» and transfer this phrase at the end of the sentence.

6.7.3.8.1.1 Delete footnote 5 and renumber the footnotes in 6.7 accordingly. At the end of 6.7.3.8.1.1, add a new note with the text of the footnote, to read as follows:

«NOTE: This formula applies only to non-refrigerated liquefied gases which have critical temperatures well above the temperature at the accumulating condition. For gases which have critical temperatures near or below the temperature at the accumulating condition, the calculation of the pressure-relief device delivery capacity shall consider further thermodynamic properties of the gas (see, e.g. CGA S-1.2-2003 Pressure Relief Device Standards – Part 2 – Cargo and Portable Tanks for Compressed Gases).»

Chapter 6.8

In Note 1 under the title, after «Chapter 6.9», add «or Chapter 6.13, as appropriate».

Under the title, add a new Note 3 as follows:

«NOTE 3: In this chapter, «inspection body» means a body conforming to 1.8.6.»

6.8.1 Replace the title by: «Scope and general provisions».

Insert a new sub-section 6.8.1.5 to read as follows:

«6.8.1.5 Conformity assessment, type approval and inspections procedures

The following provisions describe how to apply the procedures in 1.8.7.

NOTE: These provisions apply, subject to the compliance of the inspection bodies with the provisions of 1.8.6, and without prejudice to rights and obligations, in particular notification and recognition, fixed for them by agreements or legal acts (e.g. Directive 2010/35/EU) otherwise binding on Contracting Parties to ADR.

For the purpose of this sub-section the term «country of registration» means:

The conformity assessment of the tank shall verify that all its components conform to the requirements of ADR, irrespective of where they have been manufactured.

6.8.1.5.1 Type examination according to 1.8.7.2.1

(a) The manufacturer of the tank shall engage a single inspection body approved or recognized by the competent authority of either the country of manufacture or the first country of registration of the first tank manufactured according to that type to take responsibility for the type examination. If the country of manufacture is not a Contracting Party to ADR, the manufacturer shall engage a single inspection body approved or recognized by the competent authority of the country of registration of the first tank manufactured according to that type to take responsibility for the type examination.

NOTE: Until 31 December 2028, the type examination shall be performed by an inspection body approved or recognized by the country of registration.

(b) If the type examination of the service equipment is performed separately from the tank according to 6.8.2.3.1, the manufacturer of the service equipment shall engage single inspection body approved or recognized by a Contracting Party to ADR to take responsibility for the type examination.

6.8.1.5.2 Type approval certificate issue according to 1.8.7.2.2

Only the competent authority that approved or recognized the inspection body that performed the type examination shall issue the type approval certificate.

However, when an inspection body is designated by the competent authority to issue the type approval certificate the type examination shall be performed by that inspection body.

6.8.1.5.3 Supervision of manufacture according to 1.8.7.3

(a) For the supervision of manufacture, the manufacturer of the tank shall engage a single inspection body approved or recognized either by the competent authority of the country of registration or the country of manufacture. If the country of manufacture is not a Contracting Party to ADR, a manufacturer shall engage a single inspection body approved or recognized by the competent authority of the country of registration.

(b) If the type examination of the service equipment is performed separately from the tank, the manufacturer of the service equipment shall engage a single inspection body approved or recognized by the competent authority of a Contracting Party to ADR. The manufacturer may use an in-house inspection service according to 1.8.7.7 to perform the procedures of 1.8.7.3.

6.8.1.5.4 Initial inspection and tests according to 1.8.7.4

(a) The manufacturer of the tank shall engage a single inspection body approved or recognized by the competent authority of the country of registration or the country of manufacture to take responsibility for the initial inspection and tests. If the country of manufacture is not a Contracting Party to ADR, a manufacturer shall engage a single inspection body approved or recognized by the competent authority of the country of registration to take responsibility for the initial inspection and tests.

NOTE: Until 31 December 2032, the initial inspection shall be performed by an inspection body approved or recognized by the country of registration.

(b) If the service equipment is type approved separately from the tank, the manufacturer of the service equipment shall engage the same single inspection body engaged for the purposes of 6.8.1.5.3 (b) to take responsibility for the initial inspection and tests. The manufacturer may use an in-house inspection service according to 1.8.7.7 to perform the procedures of 1.8.7.4.

6.8.1.5.5 Entry into service verification according to 1.8.7.5

To perform the entry into service verification, the owner or operator of the tank shall engage a single inspection body different to the inspection bodies engaged for the type examination, supervision of manufacture or initial inspection. The inspection body engaged for the entry into service verification shall be approved by the competent authority of the country of registration or, if no such inspection body exists, the inspection body shall be recognized by the competent authority of the country of registration. The entry into service verification shall consider the condition of the tank and shall ensure that the requirements of ADR are fulfilled.

6.8.1.5.6 Intermediate, periodic or exceptional inspection according to 1.8.7.6

The intermediate or periodic or exceptional inspection shall be performed:

The owner or operator of the tank, or its authorized representative, shall engage a single inspection body for each intermediate, periodic or exceptional inspection.»

6.8.2.1.16 In the second paragraph, delete «or by a body designated by that authority».

6.8.2.1.18 In footnote 3, replace «(http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/danger.html)» by «(https://unece.org/guidelines-telematics-application-standards-construction-and-approval-vehicles-calculation-risks)».

6.8.2.1.23 Move the last sentence of the first paragraph to the end of the second paragraph, replacing the colon at the end of the second paragraph with a full stop.

Insert the following new paragraph immediately before the last paragraph:

«Welds made during repairs or alterations shall be assessed as above and in accordance with the non-destructive tests specified in the relevant standard(s) referenced in 6.8.2.6.2.»

6.8.2.2.1 After the first sentence, add the following new sentence: «Welded elements shall be attached to the shell in such a way that tearing of the shell is prevented.»

6.8.2.2.2 At the end of the seventh paragraph, after «clearly apparent» insert a reference 9 to the following footnote and renumber the following footnotes in Chapter 6.8 accordingly:

«⁹The mode of operation of dry break couplings is self-closing. Consequently, an open/closed indicator is not necessary. This type of closure shall only be used as a second or third closure.»

In the last sentence, delete: «or by a body designated by that authority».

6.8.2.2.10 In the second paragraph, replace «shall be such as to satisfy the competent authority» by «satisfy the requirements of 6.8.3.2.9».

6.8.2.3 Amend the title to read «Type examination and type approval».

Add the following new 6.8.2.3.1:

«6.8.2.3.1 Type examination

The provisions in 1.8.7.2.1 shall be applied.

A manufacturer of service equipment for which a standard is listed in the table in 6.8.2.6.1 or 6.8.3.6 may request a separate type examination. This separate type examination shall be taken into account during the type examination of the tank.»

Current 6.8.2.3.1 becomes 6.8.2.3.2, with the following amendments:

Add the following title: «Type approval».

Amend the first paragraph to read as follows:

«The competent authority shall issue in respect of each new type of tank-vehicle, demountable tank, tank-container, tank swap body, battery-vehicle or MEGC a certificate attesting that the type, including fastenings, which has been examined, is suitable for the purpose for which it is intended and meets the construction requirements of 6.8.2.1, the equipment requirements of 6.8.2.2 and the special conditions for the classes of substances carried.»

After «The certificate shall show», add «in addition to the items listed in 1.8.7.2.2.1».

Delete the first indent: « – the results of the test;»

After the last indent insert the following Note:

«NOTE: Annex B of EN 12972:2018 describing the type as well as the list of authorized service equipment for the tank type, or equivalent documents shall be attached to or included in the certificate.»

Amend the last paragraph to read as follows:

«When the manufacturer of service equipment had a separate type examination carried out and when the manufacturer requests it, the competent authority shall issue a certificate attesting that the type which has been examined meets the standard listed in the table in 6.8.2.6.1 or 6.8.3.6.»

Current 6.8.2.3.2 takes the place of current 6.8.2.3.3 which is deleted.

6.8.2.3.4 Amend the text to read as follows:

«In accordance with 1.8.7.2.2.3, the competent authority shall issue a supplementary approval certificate for the modification in the case of a modification of a tank, battery-vehicle or MEGC with a valid, expired or withdrawn type approval.»

6.8.2.4.1, 6.8.2.4.2 and 6.8.3.4.13

Amend footnote 13 (current footnote 12) to read:

«¹³In special cases, if agreed by the competent authority, the hydraulic pressure test may be replaced by a pressure test using gas, or if agreed by the inspection body, by using another liquid, where such an operation does not present any danger.»

6.8.2.4.2 In the penultimate paragraph, replace «the expert approved by the competent authority» by «the inspection body».

6.8.2.4.3 In the first paragraph, in the first sentence, replace «at least every» by «no later than».

In the first paragraph, delete the last sentence («These intermediate inspections may be performed within three months before or after the specified date.»).

In the third paragraph, replace «the due date» by «the specified date». Replace «at the latest» by «no later than». Replace «after this date» by «after this earlier date or alternatively a periodic inspection may be performed in accordance with 6.8.2.4.2».

6.8.2.4.4 Replace «exceptional check» by «exceptional inspection» (five times).

6.8.2.4.5 Amend the first paragraph to read as follows:

«Certificates shall be issued by the inspection body referred to in 6.8.1.5.4 or 6.8.1.5.6 and shall show the results of the inspections in accordance with 6.8.2.4.1 to 6.8.2.4.4, even in the case of negative results. These certificates shall refer to the list of the substances permitted for carriage in this tank or to the tank code and the alphanumeric codes of special provisions in accordance with 6.8.2.3.2.»

6.8.2.5.1 In the tenth indent, replace «stamp of the expert who» by «stamp of the inspection body that».

6.8.2.6.1 Amend the paragraphs before the table to read as follows (the heading remains unchanged):

«Since 1 January 2009 the use of the referenced standards has been mandatory. Exceptions are dealt with in 6.8.2.7 and 6.8.3.7.

Type approval certificates shall be issued in accordance with 1.8.7 and 6.8.2.3. For the issuance of a type approval certificate, one standard applicable according to the indication in column (4) shall be chosen from the table below. If more than one standard may be applied, only one of them shall be chosen.

Column (3) shows the paragraphs of Chapter 6.8 to which the standard conforms.

Column (5) gives the latest date when existing type approvals shall be withdrawn according to 1.8.7.2.2.2; if no date is shown the type approval remains valid until it expires.

Standards shall be applied in accordance with 1.1.5. They shall be applied in full unless otherwise specified in the table below.

The scope of application of each standard is defined in the scope clause of the standard unless otherwise specified in the table below.»

In the table, replace the heading of column (3) by «Requirements the standard complies with».

In the table, under «For design and construction of tanks»:

• For «EN 13094:2015» in the second column, replace «(http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/danger.html)» by «(https://unece.org/guidelines-telematics-application-standards-construction-and-approval-vehicles-calculation-risks)».

• The amendments for «EN 12493:2008 (except annex C)», «EN 12493:2008 + A1:2012 (except annex C)», «EN 12493:2013 (except annex C)» and «EN 12493:2013 + A1:2014 + AC:2015 (except annex C)» only applies to the French text.

• For «EN 12493:2013 + A2:2018 (except annex C)», in column (4) replace «Until further notice» by «Between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2024». The amendment to column (2) only applies to the French text.

• After the row for «EN 12493:2013 + A2:2018 (except annex C)», insert the following new row:

In the table, under «For equipment»:

• For «EN 14432:2014» and «EN 14433:2014», replace «6.8.2.3.1» by «6.8.2.3.2».

• For «EN 13175:2019 (except clause 6.1.6)», in column (4), replace «Until further notice» by «Between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2024». After the row for «EN 13175:2019 (except clause 6.1.6)», insert the following row:

6.8.2.6.2 Amend the title to read as follows: «Type examination, inspection and test».

Delete the first paragraph.

After the new first paragraph, insert the following new paragraphs:

«One standard applicable according to the indication in column (4) shall be chosen from the table below for the type examination and the inspection and test of tanks.

Column (3) shows the paragraphs of Chapter 6.8 to which the standard conforms.

The standards shall be applied in accordance with 1.1.5.»

In the table:

• Replace the heading of column (3) by «Requirements the standard complies with».

• Delete the row for EN 12972:2007.

• For «EN 12972:2018», in column (3) before «6.8.2.4» insert «6.8.2.1.23,» and in column (4), replace «Mandatorily from 1 July 2021» by «Until further notice».

6.8.3.2.9 Amend to read as follows:

«6.8.3.2.9 Tanks intended for the carriage of flammable liquefied gases shall be fitted with safety valves. Tanks intended for the carriage of compressed gases, non-flammable liquefied gases or dissolved gases, may be fitted with safety valves. Safety valves, where fitted, shall meet the requirements of 6.8.3.2.9.1 to 6.8.3.2.9.5.

6.8.3.2.9.1 Safety valves shall be capable of opening automatically under a pressure between 0.9 and 1.0 times the test pressure of the tank to which they are fitted. They shall be of such a type as to resist dynamic stresses, including liquid surge. The use of dead weight or counterweight valves is prohibited. The required capacity of the safety valves shall be calculated in accordance with the formula contained in 6.7.3.8.1 and the safety valve shall conform at least to the requirement of 6.7.3.9.

NOTE: For the application of this paragraph, the value «120 % of the MAWP» given in 6.7.3.8.1 shall be replaced by 0.9 times the test pressure of the tank.

Safety valves shall be designed to prevent or be protected from the entry of water or other foreign matter which may impair their correct functioning. Any protection shall not impair their performance.

6.8.3.2.9.2 If tanks required to be hermetically closed are equipped with safety valves, these shall be preceded by a bursting disc and the following conditions shall be met:

(a) The minimum burst pressure at 20 °C, tolerances included, shall be greater than or equal to 1.0 times the test pressure;

(b) The maximum burst pressure at 20 °C, tolerances included, shall be equal to 1.1 times the test pressure; and

(c) The bursting disc shall not reduce the required discharge capacity or correct operation of the safety valve.

A pressure gauge or another suitable indicator shall be provided in the space between the bursting disc and the safety valve, to enable detection of any rupture, perforation or leakage of the disc.

6.8.3.2.9.3 Safety valves shall be directly connected to the shell or directly connected to the outlet of the bursting disc.

6.8.3.2.9.4 Each safety valve inlet shall be situated on top of the shell in a position as near to the transverse centre of the shell as reasonably practicable. All safety valve inlets shall, under maximum filling conditions, be situated in the vapour space of the shell and the devices shall be so arranged as to ensure that the escaping vapour is discharged unrestrictedly. For flammable liquefied gases, the escaping vapour shall be directed away from the shell in such a manner that it cannot impinge upon the shell. Protective devices which deflect the flow of vapour are permissible provided the required safety valve capacity is not reduced.

6.8.3.2.9.5 Arrangements shall be made to protect the safety valves from damage caused by the tank overturning or striking overhead obstacles. Where possible, safety valves shall not project outside of the profile of the shell.»

6.8.3.3 Amend the title to read as follows: «Type examination and type approval».

6.8.3.4.4 Replace «an expert approved by the competent authority» and «an approved expert» by «an inspection body».

6.8.3.4.6 Amend to read as follows:

«6.8.3.4.6 For tanks intended for the carriage of refrigerated liquefied gases:

(a) By derogation from the requirements of 6.8.2.4.2, the periodic inspections shall be performed no later than

after the initial inspection and thereafter no later than every 12 years;

(b) By derogation from the requirements of 6.8.2.4.3, the intermediate inspections shall be performed no later than six years after each periodic inspection.»

6.8.3.4.7 and 6.8.3.4.8 Replace «the approved expert» by «the inspection body».

6.8.3.4.14 In the second paragraph, second sentence, delete «or its authorized body».

6.8.3.4.18 In the first paragraph, first sentence, replace «the expert approved by the competent authority» by «the inspection body».

In the second paragraph, replace «6.8.2.3.1» by «6.8.2.3.2».

6.8.3.5.2, 6.8.3.5.3, 6.8.3.5.6, 6.8.3.5.11 and 6.8.3.5.12

At the end of footnote 19 (current footnote 18), add the following new indent:

« – for UN No. 1012 Butylene: 1-butylene, cis-2-butylene, trans-2-butylene, butylenes mixture.»

6.8.3.5.6 (a) Replace «(see 6.8.2.3.1)» by «(see 6.8.2.3.2)».

6.8.3.5.10 In the last indent, replace «stamp of the expert who» by «stamp of the inspection body that».

6.8.3.5.11 In the right-hand column, replace «(see 6.8.2.3.1)» by «(see 6.8.2.3.2)».

6.8.3.6 Amend the paragraphs after the note (before the table) to read as follows:

«Since 1 January 2009 the use of the referenced standards has been mandatory. Exceptions are dealt with in 6.8.3.7

Type approval certificates shall be issued in accordance with 1.8.7 and 6.8.2.3. For the issuance of a type approval certificate, one standard applicable according to the indication in column (4) shall be chosen from the table below. If more than one standard may be applied, only one of them shall be chosen.

Column (3) shows the paragraphs of Chapter 6.8 to which the standard conforms.

Column (5) gives the latest date when existing type approvals shall be withdrawn according to 1.8.7.2.2.2; if no date is shown the type approval remains valid until it expires.

Standards shall be applied in accordance with 1.1.5. They shall be applied in full unless otherwise specified in the table below.

The scope of application of each standard is defined in the scope clause of the standard unless otherwise specified in the Table below.»

In the table, replace the heading of column (3) by «Requirements the standard complies with».

6.8.3.7 Amend the third paragraph to read as follows:

«The procedure for periodic inspections shall be specified in the type approval if the standards referenced in 6.2.2, 6.2.4 or 6.8.2.6 are not applicable or shall not be applied.»

6.8.4 (a), TC6 Amend to read as follows:

«TC6 The wall thickness of tanks made of aluminium not less than 99 % pure or aluminium alloy need not exceed 15 mm even where calculation in accordance with 6.8.2.1.17 gives a higher value.»

6.8.4 (b), TE14 Amend the second sentence to read as follows: «The thermal insulation directly in contact with the shell and/or components of the heating system shall have an ignition temperature at least 50 °C higher than the maximum temperature for which the tank was designed.»

6.8.4 (c), TA4 Amend to read as follows:

«TA4 The conformity assessment procedures of section 1.8.7 shall be applied by the competent authority or the inspection body conforming to 1.8.6.3 and accredited according to EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 (except clause 8.1.3) type A.»

6.8.4 (d), TT2 Replace «an expert approved by the competent authority, who» by «an inspection body, which».

6.8.4 (d), TT3 Amend to read as follows:

«TT3 By derogation from the requirements of 6.8.2.4.2, periodic inspections shall be performed no later than every eight years and shall include a thickness check using suitable instruments. For such tanks, the leakproofness test and check for which provision is made in 6.8.2.4.3 shall be performed no later than every four years.»

6.8.4 (d), TT5 Replace «shall take place at least» by «shall be performed no later than».

6.8.4 (d), TT6 In the left-hand column, replace «shall be carried out at least» by «shall be performed no later than».

6.8.4 (d), TT9 Amend to read as follows:

«TT9 For inspections and tests (including supervision of the manufacture) the procedures of section 1.8.7 shall be applied by the competent authority or the inspection body conforming to 1.8.6.3 and accredited according to EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 (except clause 8.1.3) type A.»

6.8.4 (d), TT10 Replace «shall take place at least» by «shall be performed no later than».

6.8.4 (d), TT11 At the end of the first paragraph, replace «the competent authority, its delegate or inspection body» by «the competent authority or the inspection body».

In the list of standards after the second sentence:

Replace «EN ISO 17640:2010» by «EN ISO 17640:2018».

Amend the second indent to read as follows:

« – EN ISO 17638:2016 – Non-destructive testing of welds – Magnetic particle testing, with acceptance of indications in accordance with EN ISO 23278:2015 – Non-destructive testing of welds – Magnetic particle testing. Acceptance levels;»

Replace «EN 1711:2000» by «EN ISO 17643:2015».

Replace «EN 14127:2011» by «EN ISO 16809:2019».

In the paragraph after the table, replace «EN ISO 23278:2009» by «EN ISO 23278:2015» and replace «EN 12493:2013 + A2:2018 (LPG equipment and accessories – welded steel tanks for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) – road tankers – design and manufacture)» by «EN 12493:2020 (LPG equipment and accessories – welded steel pressure vessels for LPG road tankers – design and construction)».

Chapter 6.9

Current Chapter 6.9 becomes Chapter 6.13 with the amendments presented below under «Chapter 6.13».

Add the following new Chapter 6.9:

«Chapter 6.9
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, INSPECTION AND TESTING OF PORTABLE TANKS WITH SHELLS MADE OF FIBRE-REINFORCED PLASTICS
(FRP) MATERIALS

6.9.1 Application and general requirements

6.9.1.1 The requirements of section 6.9.2 apply to portable tanks with an FRP shell intended for the carriage of dangerous goods of Classes 1, 3, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2, 8 and 9 by all modes of transport. In addition to the requirements of this Chapter, unless otherwise specified, the applicable requirements of the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) 1972, as amended, shall be fulfilled by any multimodal portable tank with FRP shell which meets the definition of a «container» within the terms of that Convention.

6.9.1.2 The requirements of this Chapter do not apply to offshore portable tanks.

6.9.1.3 The requirements of Chapter 4.2 and section 6.7.2 apply to FRP portable tank shells except for those concerning the use of metal materials for the construction of a portable tank shell and additional requirements stated in this Chapter.

6.9.1.4 In recognition of scientific and technological advances, the technical requirements of this Chapter may be varied by alternative arrangements. These alternative arrangements shall offer a level of safety not less than that given by the requirements of this Chapter with respect to compatibility with substances carried and the ability of the FRP portable tank to withstand impact, loading and fire conditions. For international carriage, alternative arrangement FRP portable tanks shall be approved by the applicable competent authorities.

6.9.2 Requirements for the design, construction, inspection and testing of FRP portable tanks

6.9.2.1 Definitions

For the purposes of this section, the definitions of 6.7.2.1 apply except for definitions related to metal materials («Fine grain steel», «Mild steel» and «Reference steel») for the construction of the shell of a portable tank.

Additionally, the following definitions apply to portable tanks with an FRP shell:

External layer means the part of the shell which is directly exposed to the atmosphere;

Fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP), see 1.2.1;

Filament winding means a process for constructing FRP structures in which continuous reinforcements (filament, tape, or other), either previously impregnated with a matrix material or impregnated during winding, are placed over a rotating mandrel. Generally, the shape is a surface of revolution and may include ends (heads);

FRP shell means a closed part of cylindrical shape with an interior volume intended for carriage of chemical substances;

FRP tank means a portable tank constructed with an FRP shell and ends (heads), service equipment, safety relief devices and other installed equipment;

Glass transition temperature (T_g) means a characteristic value of the temperature range over which the glass transition takes place;

Hand layup means a process for moulding reinforced plastics in which reinforcement and resin are placed on a mould;

Liner means a layer on the inner surface of an FRP shell preventing contact with the dangerous goods being carried;

Mat means a fibre reinforcement made of random, chopped or twisted fibres bonded together as sheets of various length and thickness;

Parallel shell-sample means an FRP specimen, which must be representative of the shell, constructed in parallel to the shell construction if it is not possible to use cut-outs from the shell itself. The parallel shell-sample may be flat or curved;

Representative sample means a sample cut out from the shell;

Resin infusion means an FRP construction method by which dry reinforcement is placed into a matched mould, single sided mould with vacuum bag, or otherwise, and liquid resin is supplied to the part through the use of external applied pressure at the inlet and/or application of full or partial vacuum pressure at the vent;

Structural layer means FRP layers of a shell required to sustain the design loads;

Veil means a thin mat with high absorbency used in FRP product plies where polymeric matrix surplus fraction content is required (surface evenness, chemical resistance, leakage-proof, etc.).

6.9.2.2 General design and construction requirements

6.9.2.2.1 The requirements of 6.7.1 and 6.7.2.2 apply to FRP portable tanks. For areas of the shell that are made from FRP, the following requirements of Chapter 6.7 are exempt: 6.7.2.2.1, 6.7.2.2.9.1, 6.7.2.2.13 and 6.7.2.2.14. Shells shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the requirements of a pressure vessel code, applicable to FRP materials, recognized by the competent authority.

In addition, the following requirements apply.

6.9.2.2.2 Manufacturer’s quality system

6.9.2.2.2.1 The quality system shall contain all the elements, requirements, and provisions adopted by the manufacturer. It shall be documented in a systematic and orderly manner in the form of written policies, procedures, and instructions.

6.9.2.2.2.2 The contents shall in particular include adequate descriptions of:

(a) The organizational structure and responsibilities of personnel with regard to design and product quality;

(b) The design control and design verification techniques, processes, and procedures that will be used when designing the portable tanks;

(c) The relevant manufacturing, quality control, quality assurance and process operation instructions that will be used;

(d) Quality records, such as inspection reports, test data and calibration data;

(e) Management reviews to ensure the effective operation of the quality system arising from the audits in accordance with 6.9.2.2.2.4;

(f) The process describing how customer requirements are met;

(g) The process for control of documents and their revision;

(h) The means for control of non-conforming portable tanks, purchased components, in-process and final materials; and

(i) Training programmes and qualification procedures for relevant personnel.

6.9.2.2.2.3 Under the quality system, the following minimum requirements shall be met for each FRP portable tank manufactured:

(a) Use of an inspection and test plan (ITP);

(b) Visual inspections;

(c) Verification of fibre orientation and mass fraction by means of documented control process;

(d) Verification of fibre and resin quality and characteristics by means of certificates or other documentation;

(e) Verification of liner quality and characteristics by means of certificates or other documentation;

(f) Verification of whichever is applicable of formed thermoplastic resin characteristic or degree of cure of thermoset resin, by direct or indirect means (e.g. Barcol test or differential scanning calorimetry) to be determined in accordance with 6.9.2.7.1.2 (h), or by creep testing of a representative sample or parallel shell-sample in accordance with 6.9.2.7.1.2 (e) for a period of 100 hours;

(g) Documentation of whichever is applicable of thermoplastic resin forming processes or thermoset resin cure and post-cure processes; and

(h) Retention and archiving of shell samples for future inspection and shell verification (e.g. from manhole cut out) for a period of 5 years.

6.9.2.2.2.4 Audit of the quality system

The quality system shall be initially assessed to determine whether it meets the requirements in 6.9.2.2.2.1 to 6.9.2.2.2.3 to the satisfaction of the competent authority.

The manufacturer shall be notified of the results of the audit. The notification shall contain the conclusions of the audit and any corrective actions required.

Periodic audits shall be carried out, to the satisfaction of the competent authority, to ensure that the manufacturer maintains and applies the quality system. Reports of the periodic audits shall be provided to the manufacturer.

6.9.2.2.2.5 Maintenance of the quality system

The manufacturer shall maintain the quality system as approved in order that it remains adequate and efficient.

The manufacturer shall notify the competent authority that approved the quality system of any intended changes. The proposed changes shall be evaluated to determine whether the amended quality system will still satisfy the requirements in 6.9.2.2.2.1 to 6.9.2.2.2.3.

6.9.2.2.3 FRP Shells

6.9.2.2.3.1 FRP shells shall have a secure connection with structural elements of the portable tank frame. FRP shell supports and attachments to the frame shall cause no local stress concentrations exceeding the design allowables of the shell structure in accordance with the provisions stated in this Chapter for all operating and test conditions.

6.9.2.2.3.2 Shells shall be made of suitable materials, capable of operating within a minimum design temperature range of -40 °С to +50 °С, unless temperature ranges are specified for specific more severe climatic or operating conditions (e.g. heating elements), by the competent authority of the country where the transport operation is being performed.

6.9.2.2.3.3 If a heating system is installed, it shall comply with 6.7.2.5.12 to 6.7.2.5.15 and with the following requirements:

(a) The maximum operating temperature of the heating elements integrated or connected to the shell shall not exceed the maximum design temperature of the tank;

(b) he heating elements shall be designed, controlled and utilized so that the temperature of the carried substance cannot exceed the maximum design temperature of the tank or a value at which the internal pressure exceeds MAWP; and

(c) Structures of the tank and its heating elements shall allow examination of the shell with respect to possible effects of overheating.

6.9.2.2.3.4 Shells shall consist of the following elements:

– Liner;

– Structural layer;

– External layer.

NOTE: The elements may be combined if all applicable functional criteria are met.

6.9.2.2.3.5 The liner is the inner element of the shell designed as the primary barrier to provide for the long-term chemical resistance in relation to the substances to be carried, to prevent any dangerous reaction with the contents or the formation of dangerous compounds and any substantial weakening of the structural layer owing to the diffusion of products through the liner. Chemical compatibility shall be verified in accordance with 6.9.2.7.1.3.

The liner may be an FRP liner or a thermoplastic liner.

6.9.2.2.3.6 FRP liners shall consist of the following two components:

(a) Surface layer («gel-coat»): adequate resin rich surface layer, reinforced with a veil, compatible with the resin and contents. This layer shall have a maximum fibre mass content of 30 % and have a minimum thickness of 0.25 mm and a maximum thickness of 0.60 mm;

(b) Strengthening layer(s): layer or several layers with a minimum thickness of 2 mm, containing a minimum of 900 g/m² of glass mat or chopped fibres with a mass content in glass of not less than 30 % unless equivalent safety is demonstrated for a lower glass content.

6.9.2.2.3.7 If the liner consists of thermoplastic sheets, they shall be welded together in the required shape, using a qualified welding procedure and personnel. Welded liners shall have a layer of electrically conductive media placed against the non-liquid contact surface of the welds to facilitate spark testing. Durable bonding between liners and the structural layer shall be achieved by the use of an appropriate method.

6.9.2.2.3.8 The structural layer shall be designed to withstand the design loads according to 6.7.2.2.12, 6.9.2.2.3.1, 6.9.2.3.2, 6.9.2.3.4 and 6.9.2.3.6.

6.9.2.2.3.9 The external layer of resin or paint shall provide adequate protection of the structural layers of the tank from environmental and service exposure, including to UV radiation and salt fog, and occasional splash exposure to cargoes.

6.9.2.2.3.10 Resins

The processing of the resin mixture shall be carried out in compliance with the recommendations of the supplier. These resins can be:

– Unsaturated polyester resins;

– Vinyl ester resins;

– Epoxy resins;

– Phenolic resins;

– Thermoplastic resins.

The resin heat distortion temperature (HDT), determined in accordance with 6.9.2.7.1.1 shall be at least 20 °C higher than the maximum design temperature of the shell as defined in 6.9.2.2.3.2, but shall in any case not be lower than 70 °C.

6.9.2.2.3.11 Reinforcement material

The reinforcement material of the structural layers shall be selected such that they meet the requirements of the structural layer.

For the liner glass fibres of at a minimum type C or ECR according to ISO 2078:1993 + Amd 1:2015 shall be used. Thermoplastic veils may only be used for the liner when their compatibility with the intended contents has been demonstrated.

6.9.2.2.3.12 Additives

Additives necessary for the treatment of the resin, such as catalysts, accelerators, hardeners and thixotropic substances as well as materials used to improve the tank, such as fillers, colours, pigments etc. shall not cause weakening of the material, taking into account lifetime and temperature expectancy of the design.

6.9.2.2.3.13 FRP shells, their attachments and their service and structural equipment shall be designed to withstand the loads mentioned in 6.7.2.2.12, 6.9.2.2.3, 6.9.2.3.2, 6.9.2.3.4 and 6.9.2.3.6 without loss of contents (other than quantities of gas escaping through any degassing vents) during the design lifetime.

6.9.2.2.3.14 Special requirements for the carriage of substances with a flash-point of not more than 60 °C

6.9.2.2.3.14.1 FRP tanks used for the carriage of flammable liquids with a flash-point of not more than 60 °C shall be constructed to ensure the elimination of static electricity from the various component parts to avoid the accumulation of dangerous charges.

6.9.2.2.3.14.2 The electrical surface resistance of the inside and outside of the shell as established by measurements shall not be higher than 10⁹ Ω. This may be achieved by the use of additives in the resin or interlaminate conducting sheets, such as metal or carbon network.

6.9.2.2.3.14.3 The discharge resistance to earth as established by measurements shall not be higher than 10⁷ Ω.

6.9.2.2.3.14.4 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 and to the vehicle. The electrical resistance between components and equipment in contact with each other shall not exceed 10 Ω.

6.9.2.2.3.14.5 The electrical surface-resistance and discharge resistance shall be measured initially on each manufactured tank or a specimen of the shell in accordance with the procedure recognized by the competent authority. In the event of damage to the shell, requiring repair, the electrical resistance shall be re-measured.

6.9.2.2.3.15 The tank shall be designed to withstand, without significant leakage, the effects of a full engulfment in fire for 30 minutes as specified by the test requirements in 6.9.2.7.1.5. Testing may be waived with the agreement of the competent authority, where sufficient proof can be provided by tests with comparable tank designs.

6.9.2.2.3.16 Construction process for FRP shells

6.9.2.2.3.16.1 Filament winding, hand layup, resin infusion or other appropriate composite production processes shall be used for construction of FRP shells.

6.9.2.2.3.16.2 The weight of the fibre reinforcement shall conform to that set forth in the procedure specification with a tolerance of +10 % and −0 %. One or more of the fibre types specified in 6.9.2.2.3.11 and in the procedure specification shall be used for reinforcement of shells.

6.9.2.2.3.16.3 The resin system shall be one of the resin systems specified in 6.9.2.2.3.10. No filler, pigment or dye additions shall be used which will interfere with the natural colour of the resin except as permitted by the procedure specification.

6.9.2.3 Design criteria

6.9.2.3.1 FRP shells shall be of a design capable of being stress-analysed mathematically or experimentally by resistance strain gauges or by other methods approved by the competent authority.

6.9.2.3.2 FRP shells shall be designed and constructed to withstand the test pressure. Specific provisions are laid down for certain substances in the applicable portable tank instruction indicated in column (10) of Table A of Chapter 3.2 and described in 4.2.5, or by a portable tank special provision indicated in column (11) of Table A of Chapter 3.2 and described in 4.2.5.3. The minimum wall thickness of the FRP shell shall not be less than that specified in 6.9.2.4.

6.9.2.3.3 At the specified test pressure the maximum tensile relative deformation measured in mm/mm in the shell shall not result in the formation of microcracks, and therefore not be greater than the first measured point of elongation based fracture or damage of the resin, measured during tensile tests prescribed under 6.9.2.7.1.2 (c).

6.9.2.3.4 For internal test pressure, external design pressure specified in 6.7.2.2.10, static loads specified in 6.7.2.2.12 and static gravity loads caused by the contents with the maximum density specified for the design and at maximum filling degree, failure criteria (FC) in the longitudinal direction, circumferential direction, and any other in-plane direction of the composite layup shall not exceed the following value:

where:

where:

K shall have a minimum value of 4;

K₀ is a strength factor. For the general design the value for K₀ shall be equal to or more than 1.5. The value of K₀ shall be multiplied by a factor of two, unless the shell is provided with protection against damage consisting of a complete metal skeleton including longitudinal and transverse structural members;

K₁ is a factor related to the deterioration in the material properties due to creep and ageing. It shall be determined by the formula:

where α is the creep factor and β is the ageing factor determined in accordance with 6.9.2.7.1.2 (e) and (f), respectively. When used in calculation, factors α and β shall be between 0 and 1.

Alternatively, a conservative value of K₁ = 2 may be applied for the purpose of undertaking the numerical validation exercise in 6.9.2.3.4 (this does not remove the need to perform testing to determine α and β);

K₂ is a factor related to the service temperature and the thermal properties of the resin, determined by the following equation, with a minimum value of 1:

K₂ = 1.25 – 0.0125 (HDT – 70)

where HDT is the heat distortion temperature of the resin, in °C;

K₃ is a factor related to the fatigue of the material; the value of K₃ = 1.75 shall be used unless otherwise agreed with the competent authority. For the dynamic design as outlined in 6.7.2.2.12 the value of K₃ = 1.1 shall be used;

K₄ is a factor related to resin curing and has the following values:

1.0 where curing is carried out in accordance with an approved and documented process, and the quality system described under 6.9.2.2.2 includes verification of degree of cure for each FRP portable tank using a direct measurement approach, such as differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) determined via ISO 11357-2:2016, as per 6.9.2.7.1.2 (h);

1.1 where thermoplastic resin forming or thermoset resin curing is carried out in accordance with an approved and documented process, and the quality system described under 6.9.2.2.2 includes verification of whichever is applicable formed thermoplastic resin characteristics or degree of cure of thermoset resin, for each FRP portable tank using an indirect measurement approach as per 6.9.2.7.1.2 (h), such as Barcol testing via ASTM D2583:2013-03 or EN 59:2016, HDT via ISО 75-1:2013, thermo-mechanical analysis (TMA) via ISO 11359-1:2014, or dynamic thermo-mechanical analysis (DMA) via ISO 6721-11:2019;

1.5 in other cases.

K₅ is a factor related to the portable tank instruction in 4.2.5.2.6:

1.0 for T1to T19;

1.33 for T20;

1.67 for T21 to T22.

A design validation exercise using numerical analysis and a suitable composite failure criterion is to be undertaken to verify that the stresses in the plies in the shell are below the allowables. Suitable composite failure criteria include, but are not limited to, Tsai-Wu, Tsai-Hill, Hashin, Yamada-Sun, Strain Invariant Failure Theory, Maximum Strain, or Maximum Stress. Other relations for the strength criteria are allowed upon agreement with the competent authority. The method and results of this design validation exercise are to be submitted to the competent authority.

The allowables are to be determined using experiments to derive parameters required by the chosen failure criteria combined with factor of safety K, the strength values measured as per 6.9.2.7.1.2 (c), and the maximum elongation strain criteria prescribed in 6.9.2.3.5. The analysis of joints is to be undertaken in accordance with the allowables determined in 6.9.2.3.7 and the strength values measured as per 6.9.2.7.1.2 (g). Buckling is to be considered in accordance with 6.9.2.3.6. Design of openings and metallic inclusions is to be considered in accordance with 6.9.2.3.8.

6.9.2.3.5 At any of the stresses as defined in 6.7.2.2.12 and 6.9.2.3.4, the resulting elongation in any direction shall not exceed the value indicated in the following table or one tenth of the elongation at fracture of the resin determined by ISO 527-2:2012, whichever is lower.

Examples of known limits are presented in the table below.

6.9.2.3.6 For the external design pressure the minimum safety factor for linear buckling analysis of the shell shall be as defined in the applicable pressure vessel code but not less than three.

6.9.2.3.7 The adhesive bondlines and/or overlay laminates used in the joints, including the end joints, connection between the equipment and shell, the joints of the surge plates and the partitions with the shell shall be capable of withstanding the loads of 6.7.2.2.12, 6.9.2.2.3.1, 6.9.2.3.2, 6.9.2.3.4 and 6.9.2.3.6. In order to avoid concentrations of stresses in the overlay lamination, the applied taper shall not be steeper than 1:6. The shear strength between the overlay laminate and the tank components to which it is bonded shall not be less than:

where:

τ_R is the interlaminar shear strength according to ISO 14130:1997 and Cor 1:2003;

Q is the load per unit width of the interconnection;

K is the safety factor determined as per 6.9.2.3.4;

l is the length of the overlay laminate;

γ is the notch factor relating average joint stress to peak joint stress at failure initiation location.

Other calculation methods for the joints are allowed following approval with the competent authority.

6.9.2.3.8 Metallic flanges and their closures are permitted to be used in FRP shells, under design requirements of 6.7.2. Openings in the FRP shell shall be reinforced to provide at least the same safety factors against the static and dynamic stresses as specified in 6.7.2.2.12, 6.9.2.3.2, 6.9.2.3.4 and 6.9.2.3.6 as that for the shell itself. The number of openings shall be minimized. The axis ratio of oval-shaped openings shall be not more than 2.

If metallic flanges or componentry are integrated into the FRP shell using bonding, then the characterisation method stated in 6.9.2.3.7 shall apply to the joint between the metal and FRP. If the metallic flanges or componentry are fixed in an alternative fashion, e.g. threaded fastener connections, then the appropriate provisions of the relevant pressure vessel standard shall apply.

6.9.2.3.9 Check calculations of the strength of the shell shall be performed by finite element method simulating the shell layups, joints within FRP shell, joints between the FRP shell and the container frame, and openings. Treatment of singularities shall be undertaken using an appropriate method according to the applicable pressure vessel code.

6.9.2.4 Minimum wall thickness of the shell

6.9.2.4.1 Minimum thickness of the FRP shell shall be confirmed by check calculations of the strength of the shell considering strength requirements given in 6.9.2.3.4.

6.9.2.4.2 Minimum thickness of the FRP shell structural layers shall be determined in accordance with 6.9.2.3.4, however, in any case the minimum thickness of the structural layers shall be at least 3 mm.

6.9.2.5 Equipment components for portable tanks with FRP shell

Service equipment, bottom openings, pressure relief devices, gauging devices, supports, frameworks, lifting and tie-down attachments of portable tanks shall meet the requirements of 6.7.2.5 to 6.7.2.17. If any other metallic features are required to be integrated into the FRP shell, then the provisions of 6.9.2.3.8 shall apply.

6.9.2.6 Design approval

6.9.2.6.1 Design approval of FRP portable tanks shall be as per 6.7.2.18 requirements. The following additional requirements apply to FRP portable tanks.

6.9.2.6.2 The prototype test report for the purpose of the design approval shall additionally include the following:

(a) Results of the material tests used for FRP shell fabrication in accordance with 6.9.2.7.1 requirements;

(b) Results of the ball drop test in accordance with the requirements of 6.9.2.7.1.4.

(c) Results the fire resistance test in accordance with provisions of 6.9.2.7.1.5.

6.9.2.6.3 A service life inspection programme shall be established, which shall be a part of the operation manual, to monitor the condition of the tank at periodic inspections. The inspection programme shall focus on the critical stress locations identified in the design analysis performed under 6.9.2.3.4. The inspection method shall take into account the potential damage mode at the critical stress location (e.g. tensile stress or interlaminate stress). The inspection shall be a combination of visual and non-destructive testing (e.g. acoustic emissions, ultrasonic evaluation, thermographic). For heating elements, the service life inspection programme shall allow an examination of the shell or its representative locations to take into account the effects of overheating.

6.9.2.6.4 A representative prototype tank shall be subjected to tests as specified below. For this purpose, service equipment may be replaced by other items if necessary.

6.9.2.6.4.1 The prototype shall be inspected for compliance with the design type specification. This shall include an internal and external inspection and measurement of the main dimensions.

6.9.2.6.4.2 The prototype, equipped with strain gauges at all locations of high strain, as identified by the design validation exercise in accordance with 6.9.2.3.4, shall be subjected to the following loads and the strain shall be recorded:

(a) Filled with water to the maximum filling degree. The measuring results shall be used to calibrate the design calculations according to 6.9.2.3.4;

(b) Filled with water to the maximum filling degree and subjected to static loads in all three directions mounted by the base corner castings without additional mass applied external to the shell. For comparison with the design calculation according to 6.9.2.3.4 the strains recorded shall be extrapolated in relation to the quotient of the accelerations required in 6.7.2.2.12 and measured;

(c) Filled with water and subjected to the specified test pressure. Under this load, the shell shall exhibit no visual damage or leakage.

The stress corresponding to the measured strain level shall not exceed the minimum factor of safety calculated in 6.9.2.3.4 under any of these loading conditions.

6.9.2.7 Additional provisions applicable to FRP portable tanks

6.9.2.7.1 Material testing

6.9.2.7.1.1 Resins

Resin tensile elongation shall be determined in accordance with ISО 527-2:2012. The heat distortion temperature (HDT) of the resin shall be determined in accordance with ISO 75-1:2013.

6.9.2.7.1.2 Shell-samples

Prior to testing, all coatings shall be removed from the samples. If shell samples are not possible then parallel shell-samples may be used. The tests shall cover:

(a) The thickness of the laminates of the central shell wall and the ends;

(b) The mass content and composition of composite reinforcement by ISO 1172:1996 or ISO 14127:2008, as well as orientation and arrangement of reinforcement layers;

(c) The tensile strength, elongation at fracture and modulus of elasticity according to ISO 527-4:1997 or ISO 527-5:2009 for the circumferential and longitudinal directions of the shell. For areas of the FRP shell, tests shall be performed on representative laminates in accordance with ISO 527-4:1997 or ISO 527-5:2009, to permit evaluation of the suitability of safety factor (K). A minimum of six specimens per measure of tensile strength shall be used, and the tensile strength shall be taken as the average minus two standard deviations;

(d) The bending deflection and strength established by the three-point or four-point bending test according to ISO 14125:1998 + Amd 1:2011 using a sample with a minimum width of 50 mm and a support distance of at least 20 times the wall thickness. A minimum of five specimens shall be used.

(e) The creep factor α determined by taking the average result of at least two specimens with the configuration described in (d), subject to creep in three-point or four-point bending, at the maximum design temperature nominated under 6.9.2.2.3.2, for a period of 1 000 hours. The following test is to be undertaken for each specimen:

(i) Place specimen into bending apparatus, unloaded, in oven set to maximum design temperature and allow to acclimatise for a period of not less than 60 minutes;

(ii) Load specimen bending in accordance with ISO 14125:1998 + Amd 1:2011 at flexural stress equal to the strength determined in (d) divided by four. Maintain mechanical load at maximum design temperature without interruption for not less than 1 000 hours;

(iii) Measure the initial deflection six minutes after full load application in (e) (ii). Specimen shall remain loaded in test rig;

(iv) Measure the final deflection 1 000 hours after full load application in (e) (ii); and

(v) Calculate the creep factor α by dividing the initial deflection from (e) (iii) by the final deflection from (e) (iv);

(f) The ageing factor β determined by taking the average result of at least two specimens with the configuration described in (d), subject to loading in static three-point or four-point bending, in conjunction with immersion in water at the maximum design temperature nominated under 6.9.2.2.3.2 for a period of 1 000 hours. The following test is to be undertaken for each specimen:

(i) Prior to testing or conditioning, specimens shall be dried in an oven at 80 °C for a period of 24 hours;

(ii) The specimen shall be loaded in three-point or four-point bending at ambient temperature, in accordance with ISO 14125:1998 + Amd 1:2011, at the flexural stress level equal to the strength determined in (d) divided by four. Measure the initial deflection six minutes after full load application. Remove specimen from test rig;

(iii) Immerse unloaded specimen in water at the maximum design temperature for a period of not less than 1 000 hours without interruption to the water conditioning period. When conditioning period has lapsed, remove specimens, keep damp at ambient temperature, and complete (f) (iv) within three days;

(iv) The specimen shall be subject to second round of static loading, in a manner identical to (f) (ii). Measure the final deflection six minutes after full load application. Remove specimen from test rig; and

(v) Calculate the ageing factor β by dividing the initial deflection from (f) (ii) by the final deflection from (f) (iv);

(g) The interlaminar shear strength of the joints measured by testing representative samples in accordance with ISO 14130:1997;

(h) The efficiency of whichever is applicable of thermoplastic resin forming characteristics or thermoset resin cure and post-cure processes for laminates determined using one or more of the following methods:

(i) Direct measurement of formed thermoplastic resin characteristics or thermoset resin degree of cure: glass transition temperature (T_g) or melting temperature (T_m) determined using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) via ISO 11357-2:2016; or

(ii) Indirect measurement of formed thermoplastic resin characteristics or thermoset resin degree of cure:

– HDT via ISО 75-1:2013;

– (T_g) or T_m using thermo-mechanical analysis (TMA) via ISO 11359-1:2014;

– Dynamic thermo-mechanical analysis (DMA) via ISO 6721-11:2019;

– Barcol testing via ASTM D2583:2013-03 or EN 59:2016.

6.9.2.7.1.3 The chemical compatibility of the liner and chemical contact surfaces of service equipment with the substances to be carried shall be demonstrated by one of the following methods. This demonstration shall account for all aspects of the compatibility of the materials of the shell and its equipment with the substances to be carried, including chemical deterioration of the shell, initiation of critical reactions of the contents and dangerous reactions between both.

(a) In order to establish any deterioration of the shell, representative samples taken from the shell, including any liners with welds, shall be subjected to the chemical compatibility test according to EN 977:1997 for a period of 1 000 hours at 50 °C or the maximum temperature at which a particular substance is approved for carriage. Compared with a virgin sample, the loss of strength and elasticity modulus measured by the bending test according to EN 978:1997 shall not exceed 25 %. Cracks, bubbles, pitting effects as well as separation of layers and liners and roughness shall not be acceptable;

(b) Certified and documented data of positive experiences on the compatibility of filling substances in question with the materials of the shell with which they come into contact at given temperatures, times and other relevant service conditions;

(c) Technical data published in relevant literature, standards or other sources, acceptable to the competent authority;

(d) Upon agreement with the competent authority other methods of chemical compatibility verification may be used.

6.9.2.7.1.4 Ball drop test as per EN 976-1:1997

The prototype shall be subjected to the ball drop test according to EN 976-1:1997, No. 6.6. No visible damage inside or outside the tank shall occur.

6.9.2.7.1.5 Fire resistance test

6.9.2.7.1.5.1 A representative prototype tank with its service and structural equipment in place and filled to 80 % of its maximum capacity with water, shall be exposed to a full engulfment in fire for 30 minutes, caused by an open heating oil pool fire or any other type of fire with the same effect. The fire shall be equivalent to a theoretical fire with a flame temperature of 800 °C, emissivity of 0.9 and to the tank a heat transfer coefficient of 10 W/(m²K) and surface absorptivity of 0.8. A minimum net heat flux of 75 kW/m² shall be calibrated according to ISO 21843:2018. The dimensions of the pool shall exceed those of the tank by at least 50 cm to each side and the distance between fuel level and tank shall be between 50 cm and 80 cm. The rest of the tank below liquid level, including openings and closures, shall remain leakproof except for drips.

6.9.2.8 Inspection and testing

6.9.2.8.1 Inspection and testing of portable FRP tanks shall be carried out as per provisions of 6.7.2.19. In addition, welded thermoplastic liners shall be spark tested under a suitable standard, after pressure tests performed in accordance with the periodic inspections specified in 6.7.2.19.4.

6.9.2.8.2 In addition, the initial and periodic inspections shall follow the service life inspection programme and any associated inspection methods per 6.9.2.6.3.

6.9.2.8.3 The initial inspection and test shall verify that construction of the tank is made in accordance with the quality system required by 6.9.2.2.2.

6.9.2.8.4 Additionally, during inspection of the shell the position of the areas heated by heating elements shall be indicated or marked, be available on design drawings or shall be made visible by a suitable technique (e.g. infrared). Examination of the shell shall take into account the effects of overheating, corrosion, erosion, overpressure and mechanical overloading.

6.9.2.9 Retention of samples

Shell samples (e.g. from manhole cut out) for each tank manufactured shall be maintained for future inspection and shell verification for a period of five years from the date of the initial inspection and test and until successful completion of the required five-year periodic inspection.

6.9.2.10 Marking

6.9.2.10.1 The requirements of 6.7.2.20.1 apply to portable tanks with an FRP shell except those of 6.7.2.20.1 (f) (ii).

6.9.2.10.2 The information required in 6.7.2.20.1 (f) (i) shall be «Shell structural material: Fibre-reinforced plastic», the reinforcement fibre e.g. «Reinforcement: E-glass» and resin e.g. «Resin: Vinyl Ester».

6.9.2.10.3 Requirements of provision 6.7.2.20.2 apply to portable tank with an FRP shell.»

Chapter 6.10

In Note 1 under the title, after «Chapter 6.9», add «or Chapter 6.13, as appropriate».

6.10.4 Before «every three years», insert «no later than». Before «every two and a half years», replace «at least» by «no later than».

Chapter 6.12

In Note 1 under the title, after «Chapter 6.9», add «or Chapter 6.13, as appropriate».

6.12.3.2.6 In the last sentence, replace «at least» by «no later than».

Chapter 6.13 (previously 6.9)

Amend to read as follows:

«Chapter 6.13
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, TYPE APPROVAL, TESTING AND MARKING OF FIBRE-REINFORCED PLASTICS (FRP) FIXED TANKS (TANK-VEHICLES) AND DEMOUNTABLE TANKS

NOTE: For portable tanks and UN multiple-element gas containers (MEGCs) see Chapter 6.7; for FRP portable tanks see Chapter 6.9; for fixed tanks (tank-vehicles), demountable tanks and tank-containers and tank swap bodies, with shells made of metallic materials, and battery-vehicles and multiple element gas containers (MEGCs) other than UN MEGCs see Chapter 6.8; for vacuum operated waste tanks see Chapter 6.10.

6.13.1 General

6.13.1.1 FRP tanks shall be designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with a quality assurance programme in accordance with 6.9.2.2.2; in particular, lamination work and welding of thermoplastic liners shall only be carried out by qualified personnel in accordance with a procedure recognized by the competent authority.

6.13.1.2 For the design and testing of FRP tanks, the provisions of 6.8.2.1.1, 6.8.2.1.7, 6.8.2.1.13, 6.8.2.1.14 (a) and (b), 6.8.2.1.25, 6.8.2.1.27, 6.8.2.1.28 and 6.8.2.2.3 shall also apply.

6.13.1.3 For the stability of tank-vehicles, the requirements of 9.7.5.1 shall apply.

6.13.2 Construction

6.13.2.1 FRP shells shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the requirements of 6.9.2.2.3.2 to 6.9.2.2.3.7 and 6.9.2.3.6.

6.13.2.2 The structural layer of the shell is the zone specially designed according to 6.13.2.4 and 6.13.2.5 to withstand the mechanical stresses. This part normally consists of several fibre-reinforced layers in determined orientations.

6.13.2.2.1 The external layer of resin or paint is the part of the shell which is directly exposed to the atmosphere. It shall be capable of withstanding exterior conditions, in particular the occasional contact with the substance to be carried. The resin shall contain fillers or additives to provide protection against deterioration of the structural layer of the shell by ultra-violet radiation.

6.13.2.3 Raw materials

6.13.2.3.1 All materials used for the manufacture of FRP tanks shall be of known origin and specifications.

6.13.2.3.2 Resins

The requirements of 6.9.2.2.3.10 shall apply.

6.13.2.3.3 Reinforcement fibres

The requirements of 6.9.2.2.3.11 shall apply.

6.13.2.3.4 Thermoplastic liner material

Thermoplastic liners, such as unplastified polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) etc. may be used as lining materials.

6.13.2.3.5 Additives

The requirements of 6.9.2.2.3.12 shall apply.

6.13.2.4 Shells, their attachments and their service and structural equipment shall be designed to withstand without loss of contents (other than quantities of gas escaping through any degassing vents) during the design lifetime:

– the static and dynamic loads in normal conditions of carriage;

– the prescribed minimum loads as defined in 6.13.2.5 to 6.13.2.9.

6.13.2.5 At the pressures as indicated in 6.8.2.1.14 (a) and (b), and under the static gravity forces caused by the contents with maximum density specified for the design and at maximum filling degree, failure criteria (FC) in the longitudinal direction, circumferential direction, and any other in-plane direction of the composite layup shall not exceed the following value:

where:

where:

K shall have a minimum value of 4;

S is the safety coefficient. For the general design, if the tanks are referred to in Column (12) of Table A of Chapter 3.2 by a tank code including the letter «G» in its second part (see 4.3.4.1.1), the value for S shall be equal to or more than 1.5. For tanks intended for the carriage of substances which require an increased safety level, i.e. if the tanks are referred to in Column (12) of Table A of Chapter 3.2 by a tank code including the number «4» in its second part (see 4.3.4.1.1), the value of S shall be multiplied by a factor of two, unless the shell is provided with protection against damage consisting of a complete metal skeleton including longitudinal and transverse structural members;

K₀ is a factor related to the deterioration in the material properties due to creep and ageing and as a result of the chemical action of the substances to be carried. It shall be determined by the formula:

where α is the creep factor and β is the ageing factor determined in accordance with 6.13.4.2.2 (e) and (f), respectively. Alternatively, a conservative value of K₀ = 2 may be applied. When used in calculation, factors α and β shall be between 0 and 1;

K₁is a factor related to the service temperature and the thermal properties of the resin, determined by the following equation, with a minimum value of 1:

K₁ = 1.25 – 0.0125 (HDT – 70)

where HDT is the heat distortion temperature of the resin, in ºC;

K₂ is a factor related to the fatigue of the material; the value of K₂ = 1.75 shall be used unless otherwise agreed with the competent authority. For the dynamic design as outlined in 6.8.2.1.2 the value of K₂ = 1.1 shall be used;

K₃ is a factor related to resin curing and has the following values:

1.0 where curing is carried out in accordance with an approved and documented process, and the quality system described under 6.9.2.2.2 includes verification of degree of cure for each FRP tank using a direct measurement approach, such as differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) determined via ISO 11357-2:2016, as per 6.13.4.2.2 (h) (i);

1.1 where thermoplastic resin forming or thermoset resin curing is carried out in accordance with an approved and documented process, and the quality system described under 6.13.1.2 includes verification of whichever is applicable formed thermoplastic resin characteristics or degree of cure of thermoset resin, for each FRP tank using an indirect measurement approach as per 6.13.4.2.2 (h) (ii), such as Barcol testing via ASTM D2583:2013-03 or EN 59:2016, HDT via ISО 75-1:2020, thermo-mechanical analysis (TMA) via ISO 11359-1:2014, or dynamic thermo-mechanical analysis (DMA) via ISO 6721-11:2019;

1.5 in other cases.

A design validation exercise using numerical analysis and a suitable composite failure criterion is to be undertaken to verify that that the stresses in the plies in the shell are below the allowables. Suitable composite failure criteria include, but are not limited to, Tsai-Wu, Tsai-Hill, Hashin, Yamada-Sun, Strain Invariant Failure Theory, Maximum Strain or Maximum Stress. Other relations for the strength criteria are allowed upon agreement with the competent authority. The method and results of this design validation exercise are to be submitted to the competent authority.

The allowables are to be determined using experiments to derive parameters required by the chosen failure criteria combined with factor of safety K, the strength values measured as per 6.13.4.2.2 (c), and the maximum elongation strain criteria prescribed in 6.13.2.6. The analysis of joints is to be undertaken in accordance with the allowables determined in 6.13.2.9 and the strength values measured as per 6.13.4.2.2 (g). Buckling is to be considered in accordance with 6.9.2.3.6. Design of openings and metallic inclusions is to be considered in accordance with 6.13.2.10.

6.13.2.6 At any of the stresses as defined in 6.8.2.1.2 and 6.13.2.5, the resulting elongation in any direction shall not exceed the value indicated in the following table or one tenth of the elongation at fracture of the resin determined by ISO 527-2:2012, whichever is lower.

Examples of known limits are presented in the table below.

6.13.2.7 At the specified test pressure, which shall not be less than the relevant calculation pressure as specified in 6.8.2.1.14 (a) and (b) the maximum strain in the shell shall not be greater than the elongation at fracture of the resin.

6.13.2.8 The shell shall be capable of withstanding the ball drop test according to 6.13.4.3.3 without any visible internal or external defects.

6.13.2.9 The adhesive bondlines and/or overlay laminates used in the joints, including the end joints, the joints of the surge plates and the partitions with the shell shall be capable of withstanding the static and dynamic stresses mentioned above. In order to avoid concentrations of stresses in the overlay lamination, the applied tapper shall not be steeper than 1:6.

The shear strength between the overlay laminate and the tank components to which it is bonded shall not be less than:

where:

τ_R is the interlaminar shear strength according to ISO 14130:1997 and Cor 1:2003;

Q is the load per unit width that the joint shall carry under the static and dynamic loads;

K is the factor calculated in accordance with 6.13.2.5 for the static and dynamic stresses;

l is the length of the overlay laminate;

γ is the notch factor relating average joint stress to peak joint stress at failure initiation location.

6.13.2.10 Metallic flanges and their closures are permitted to be used in FRP shells, under design requirements of 6.8.2. Openings in the shell shall be reinforced to provide at least the same safety factors against the static and dynamic stresses as specified in 6.13.2.5 as that for the shell itself. The number of openings shall be minimized. The axis ratio of oval-shaped openings shall be not more than 2.

If metallic flanges or componentry are integrated into the FRP shell using bonding, then the characterisation method stated in 6.13.2.9 shall apply to the joint between the metal and FRP. If the metallic flanges or componentry are fixed in an alternative fashion, e.g. threaded fastener connections, then the appropriate provisions of the relevant pressure vessel standard shall apply.

6.13.2.11 For the design of flanges and pipework attached to the shell, handling forces and the fastening of bolts shall also be taken into account.

6.13.2.12 Check calculations of the strength of the shell shall be performed by finite element method simulating the shell layups, joints within FRP shell, joints between the FRP shell, the attachments and the structure equipment, and openings.

6.13.2.13 The tank shall be designed to withstand, without significant leakage, the effects of a full engulfment in fire for 30 minutes as specified by the test requirements in 6.13.4.3.4. Testing may be waived with the agreement of the competent authority, where sufficient proof can be provided by tests with comparable tank designs.

6.13.2.14 Special requirements for the carriage of substances with a flash-point of not more than 60 °C

6.13.2.14.1 FRP tanks used for the carriage of substances with a flash-point of not more than 60 °C shall fulfil the requirements of 6.9.2.2.3.14.

6.13.2.14.2 The electrical surface-resistance and discharge resistance shall be measured initially on each manufactured tank or a specimen of the shell in accordance with a procedure recognized by the competent authority.

6.13.2.14.3 The discharge resistance to earth of each tank shall be measured as part of the periodic inspection in accordance with a procedure recognized by the competent authority.

6.13.3 Items of equipment

6.13.3.1 The requirements of 6.8.2.2.1, 6.8.2.2.2, 6.8.2.2.4 and 6.8.2.2.6 to 6.8.2.2.8 shall apply.

6.13.3.2 In addition, when they are shown under an entry in Column (13) of Table A of Chapter 3.2, the special provisions of 6.8.4 (b) (TE) shall also apply.

6.13.4 Type testing and approval

6.13.4.1 For any design of a FRP tank type, its materials and a representative prototype shall be subjected to the design type testing as outlined below.

6.13.4.2 Material testing

6.13.4.2.1 The elongation at fracture according to EN ISO 527-2:2012 and the heat distortion temperature according to EN ISO 75-1:2020 shall be determined for the resins to be used.

6.13.4.2.2 The following characteristics shall be determined for samples cut out of the shell. Samples manufactured in parallel may only be used, if it is not possible to use cut-outs from the shell. Prior to testing, any liner shall be removed.

The tests shall cover:

(a) The thickness of the laminates of the central shell wall and the ends;

(b) The mass content and composition of composite reinforcement by EN ISO 1172:1998 or ISO 14127:2008, orientation and arrangement of reinforcement layers;

(c) The tensile strength, elongation at fracture and modulus of elasticity according to EN ISO 527-4:1997 or EN ISO 527-5:2009 for the circumferential and longitudinal directions of the shell. For areas of the FRP shell, tests shall be performed on representative laminates in accordance with EN ISO 527-4:1997 or EN ISO 527-5:2009, to permit evaluation of the suitability of safety factor (K). A minimum of six specimens per measure of tensile strength shall be used, and the tensile strength shall be taken as the average minus two standard deviations;

(d) The bending strength and deflection established by the bending creep test according to EN ISO 14125:1998 + AC:2002 + A1:2011 for a period of 1 000 hours using a sample with a minimum width of 50 mm and a support distance of at least 20 times the wall thickness;

(e) The creep factor α determined by taking the average result of at least two specimens with the configuration described in (d), subject to creep in three-point or four-point bending, at the maximum design temperature nominated under 6.13.2.1, for a period of 1 000 hours. The following test is to be undertaken for each specimen:

(i) Place specimen into bending apparatus, unloaded, in oven set to maximum design temperature and allow to acclimatise for a period of not less than 60 minutes;

(ii) Load specimen bending in accordance with EN ISO 14125:1998 + AC:2002 + A1:2011 at flexural stress equal to the strength determined in (d) divided by four. Maintain mechanical load at maximum design temperature without interruption for not less than 1 000 hours;

(iii) Measure the initial deflection six minutes after full load application in (e) (ii). Specimen shall remain loaded in test rig;

(iv) Measure the final deflection 1 000 hours after full load application in (e) (ii); and

(v) Calculate the creep factor α by dividing the initial deflection from (e) (iii) by the final deflection from (e) (iv);

(f) The ageing factor β determined by taking the average result of at least two specimens with the configuration described in (d), subject to loading in static three-point or four-point bending, in conjunction with immersion in water at the maximum design temperature nominated under 6.13.2.1 for a period of 1 000 hours. The following test is to be undertaken for each specimen:

(i) Prior to testing or conditioning, specimens shall be dried in an oven at 80 °C for a period of 24 hours;

(ii) The specimen shall be loaded in three-point or four-point bending at ambient temperature, in accordance with to EN ISO 14125:1998 + AC:2002 + A1:2011, at the flexural stress level equal to the strength determined in (d) divided by four. Measure the initial deflection 6 minutes after full load application. Remove specimen from test rig;

(iii) Immerse unloaded specimen in water at the maximum design temperature for a period of not less than 1 000 hours without interruption to the water conditioning period. When conditioning period has lapsed, remove specimens, keep damp at ambient temperature, and complete (f) (iv) within three days;

(iv) The specimen shall be subject to second round of static loading, in a manner identical to (f) (ii). Measure the final deflection six minutes after full load application. Remove specimen from test rig; and

(v) Calculate the ageing factor β by dividing the initial deflection from (f) (ii) by the final deflection from (f) (iv);

(g) The interlaminar shear strength of the joints measured by testing representative samples in accordance with EN ISO 14130:1997;

(h) The efficiency of whichever is applicable of thermoplastic resin forming characteristics or thermoset resin cure and post-cure processes for laminates determined using one or more of the following methods:

(i) Direct measurement formed thermoplastic resin characteristics or thermoset resin degree of cure: glass transition temperature (T_g) or melting temperature (T_m) determined using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) via EN ISO 11357-2:2020; or

(ii) Indirect measurement of formed thermoplastic resin characteristics or thermoset resin degree of cure:

– HDT via EN ISО 75-1:2020;

– (T_g) or T_m using thermo-mechanical analysis (TMA) via ISO 11359-1:2014;

– Dynamic thermo-mechanical analysis (DMA) via ISO 6721-11:2019:

– Barcol testing via ASTM D2583:2013-03 or EN 59:2016.

6.13.4.2.3 The requirements of 6.9.2.7.1.3 on the chemical compatibility shall apply.

6.13.4.3 Type testing

A representative prototype tank shall be subjected to tests as specified below. For this purpose service equipment may be replaced by other items if necessary.

6.13.4.3.1 The prototype shall be inspected for compliance with the design type specification. This shall include an internal and external visual inspection and measurement of the main dimensions.

6.13.4.3.2 The prototype, equipped with strain gauges at all locations where a comparison with the design calculation is required, shall be subjected to the following loads and the strains shall be recorded:

(a) Filled with water to the maximum filling degree. The measuring results shall be used to calibrate the design calculation according to 6.13.2.5;

(b) Filled with water to the maximum filling degree and subjected to accelerations in all three directions by means of driving and braking exercises with the prototype attached to a vehicle. For comparison with the design calculation according to 6.13.2.5 the strains recorded shall be extrapolated in relation to the quotient of the accelerations required in 6.8.2.1.2 and measured;

(c) Filled with water and subjected to the specified test pressure. Under this load, the shell shall exhibit no visual damage or leakage.

6.13.4.3.3 The requirements of 6.9.2.7.1.4 on the ball drop test shall apply.

6.13.4.3.4 The requirements of 6.9.2.7.1.5 on the fire resistance test shall apply.

6.13.4.4 Type approval

6.13.4.4.1 The competent authority shall issue in respect of each new type of tank an approval attesting that the design is suitable for the purpose for which it is intended and meets the construction and equipment requirements of this chapter as well as the special provisions applicable to the substances to be carried.

6.13.4.4.2 The approval shall be based on the calculation and the test report, including all material and prototype test results and its comparison with the design calculation, and shall refer to the design type specification and the quality assurance programme.

6.13.4.4.3 The approval shall include the substances or group of substances for which compatibility with the shell is provided. Their chemical names or the corresponding collective entry (see 2.1.1.2), and their class and classification code shall be indicated.

6.13.4.4.4 In addition, it shall include design and threshold values (such as life-time, service temperature range, working and test pressures, material data) specified and all precautions to be taken for the manufacture, testing, type approval, marking and use of any tank, manufactured in accordance with the approved design type.

6.13.4.4.5 A service life inspection programme shall be established, which shall be a part of the operation manual, to monitor the condition of the tank at periodic inspections. The inspection programme shall focus on the critical stress locations identified in the design analysis performed under 6.13.2.5. The inspection method shall take into account the potential damage mode at the critical stress location (e.g. tensile stress or interlaminate stress). The inspection shall be a combination of visual and non-destructive testing (e.g., acoustic emissions, ultrasonic evaluation, thermographic). For heating elements, the service life inspection programme shall allow an examination of the shell or its representative locations to take into account the effects of overheating.

6.13.5 Inspections

6.13.5.1 For every tank, manufactured in conformity with the approved design, material tests and inspections shall be performed as specified below.

6.13.5.1.1 The material tests according to 6.13.4.2.2, except for the tensile test and for a reduction of the testing time for the bending creep test to 100 hours shall be performed with samples taken from the shell. Samples manufactured in parallel may only be used, if no cut-outs from the shell are possible. The approved design values shall be met.

6.13.5.1.2 The initial inspection and test shall verify that construction of the tank is made in accordance with the quality system required by 6.9.2.2.2. Shells and their equipment shall either together or separately undergo an initial inspection before being put into service. This inspection shall include:

(a) a check of conformity to the approved design;

(b) a check of the design characteristics;

(c) an internal and external examination;

(d) a hydraulic pressure test at the test pressure indicated on the plate prescribed in 6.8.2.5.1;

(e) a check of operation of the equipment;

(f) a leakproofness test, if the shell and its equipment have been pressure tested separately.

6.13.5.2 For the periodic inspection of tanks the requirements of 6.8.2.4.2 to 6.8.2.4.4 shall apply. In addition, the inspection in accordance with 6.8.2.4.3 shall include an examination of the internal condition of the shell.

6.13.5.3 In addition, the initial and periodic inspections shall follow the service life inspection programme and any associated inspection methods per 6.13.4.4.5.

6.13.5.4 The inspections and tests in accordance with 6.13.5.1 and 6.13.5.2 shall be carried out by the inspection body. Certificates shall be issued showing the results of these operations. These certificates shall refer to the list of the substances permitted for carriage in this shell in accordance with 6.13.4.4.

6.13.6 Marking

6.13.6.1 The requirements of 6.8.2.5 shall apply to the marking of FRP tanks, with the following amendments:

(a) the tank plate may also be laminated to the shell or be made of suitable plastics materials;

(b) the design temperature range shall always be marked;

(c) where a tank code is required in accordance with 6.8.2.5.2, the second part of the tank code shall indicate the highest value of the calculation pressure for the substance(s) permitted for carriage according to the type approval certificate.

6.13.6.2 The information required on materials shall be «Shell structural material: Fibre-reinforced plastic», the reinforcement fibre e.g. «Reinforcement: E-glass», and resin e.g. «Resin: Vinyl Ester».

6.13.6.3 In addition, when they are shown under an entry in Column (13) of Table A of Chapter 3.2, the special provisions of 6.8.4 (e) (TM) shall also apply.»

Chapter 7.1

In the title, delete «AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL».

7.1.4 Delete and add «7.1.4 (Deleted)».

7.1.7.3.2 (a)Replace «the word «STABILIZED»» by «the words «TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED»».

7.1.7.4.5At the beginning of (a) and (b), replace «Thermal insulation» by «Vehicle, container, packaging or overpack with thermal insulation».

In (b), replace «with coolant system» by «and coolant system».

At the beginning of (c), (d) and (e), replace «Thermal insulation» by «Vehicle or container with thermal insulation».

7.1.7.4.7 Insert the following text before the existing text:

«Insulated, refrigerated and mechanically refrigerated containers intended for the carriage of temperature controlled substances shall conform to the following conditions:

(a) The overall heat transfer coefficient of an insulated container shall be not more than 0.4 W/m²/K;

(b) The refrigerant used shall not be flammable; and

(c) Where containers are provided with vents or ventilation valves care shall be taken to ensure that refrigeration is not impaired by the vents or ventilation valves.»

In the existing text, delete «or containers» (two times).

Chapter 7.2

7.2.4, V6 Delete the text in V6 and add «(Deleted)».

7.2.4 Add the following new special provision:

«V15 IBCs shall be carried in closed vehicles or in closed containers.»

Chapter 7.3

7.3.1.13 Replace indents (a) to (i) with the following indents (a) to (c):

«(a) Bends, cracks or breaks in the structural or supporting members, or any damage to service or operational equipment that affect the integrity of the bulk container, container or of the body of the vehicle;

(b) Any distortion of the overall configuration or any damage to lifting attachments or handling equipment interface features great enough to prevent proper alignment of handling equipment, mounting and securing on a chassis or wagon or vehicle, or insertion into ships’ cells; and, where applicable

(c) Door hinges, door seals and hardware that are seized, twisted, broken, missing, or otherwise inoperative.»

Chapter 7.4

7.4.1 Amend the first sentence to read as follows: «Dangerous goods may only be carried in tanks when a portable tank instruction is shown in column (10) or when a tank code is shown in column (12) of Table A of Chapter 3.2, or when a competent authority has issued an approval in accordance with the conditions specified in 6.7.1.3.».

Chapter 7.5

7.5.1.2 In the last sentence, replace «The interior and exterior» by «The interior and the exterior». In the last sentence, replace «packages» by «cargo».

Add the following new text at the end:

«The cargo transport unit shall be checked to ensure it is structurally serviceable, that it is free of possible residues incompatible with the cargo and that the interior floor, walls and ceiling, where applicable, are free from protrusions or deterioration that could affect the cargo inside and that large containers are free of damages that affect the weather-tight integrity of the container, when required.

Structurally serviceable means that the cargo transport unit is free from major defects in its structural components. Structural components of cargo transport units for multimodal purpose are e.g. top and bottom side rails, top and bottom end rails, corner posts, corner fittings and, for large containers, door sill, door header and floor cross members. Major defects include:

(a) Bends, cracks or breaks in structural or supporting members and any damage to service or operational equipment that affect the integrity of the cargo transport unit;

(b) Any distortion of the over-all configuration or any damage to lifting attachments or handling equipment interface features great enough to prevent proper alignment of handling equipment, mounting and securing on a chassis or wagon or vehicle, or insertion into ships’ cells; and, where applicable;

(c) Door hinges, door seals and hardware that are seized, twisted, broken, missing or otherwise inoperative.»

Chapter 8.1

8.1.2.1 In paragraph (a), delete «and, when appropriate, the container/vehicle packing certificate prescribed in 5.4.2».

Chapter 8.5

S1 (6) In the list in the first paragraph, last row, replace «and 0500» by «, 0500, 0512 and 0513».

Chapter 9.1

9.1.3.1 In footnote 4, replace «(http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/danger.htm)» by «(https://unece.org/guidelines-telematics-application-standards-construction-and-approval-vehicles-calculation-risks)».

9.1.3.3 In the fourth paragraph, replace «EX/III» by «FL or EX/III», delete «intended for the carriage of explosive substances in tanks» and, at the end, delete «for the carriage of explosive substances in tanks».

9.1.3.4 Amend the last paragraph to read as follows:

«However, these provisions shall not mean that tank inspections have to be carried out at intervals shorter than those laid down in Chapters 6.8, 6.10 or 6.13.»

Chapter 9.7

9.7.2.4 After «Chapter 6.9», add «or Chapter 6.13, as appropriate».

9.7.4 In the Note, replace «6.9.1.2 and 6.9.2.14.3» by «6.13.1.2 and 6.13.2.14.3».

9.7.5.1 In the first sentence, after the phrase in parentheses, insert «of the axle with greatest width».

9.7.9 Amend to read as follows:

«9.7.9 Additional safety requirements concerning FL and EX/III vehicles

9.7.9.1 The following vehicles shall be equipped with an automatic fire suppression system for the compartment where the internal combustion engine propelling the vehicle is located:

(a) FL vehicles carrying liquefied and compressed flammable gases with a classification code including an F;

(b) FL vehicles carrying packing group I or packing group II flammable liquids; and

(c) EX/III vehicles.

9.7.9.2 The following vehicles shall be fitted with thermal protection capable of mitigating the propagation of a fire from all the wheels:

(a) FL vehicles carrying liquefied and compressed flammable gases with a classification code including an F;

(b FL vehicles carrying packing group I or packing group II flammable liquids; and

(c) EX/III vehicles.

NOTE:T he aim is to avoid the propagation of the fire to the load, for example with thermal shields or other equivalent systems, either:

(a) by direct spread from the wheel to the load; or

(b) by indirect spread from the wheel to the cabin and further to the load.»

ECE/TRANS/WP.15/256/Add.1

Chapter 1.1

1.1.3.6.2 In the first indent, replace «Class 1 explosives of UN Nos. 0029, 0030, 0059, 0065, 0073, 0104, 0237, 0255, 0267, 0288, 0289, 0290, 0360, 0361, 0364, 0365, 0366, 0439, 0440, 0441, 0455, 0456, 0500, 0511, 0512 and 0513» by «high consequence dangerous goods of Class 1 (in accordance with 1.10.3.1)».

Chapter 1.2

1.2.1 After the definition of «Tank-container», insert:

«In addition:

«Extra-large tank-container» means a tank-container with a capacity of more than 40 000 litres.»

Chapter 1.6

1.6.1 Add the following new transitional measures:

«1.6.1.52 Inner receptacles of composite IBCs manufactured before 1 July 2021 in accordance with the requirements of 6.5.2.2.4 in force up to 31 December 2020 and which are not in accordance with the requirements of 6.5.2.2.4 regarding the marks on the inner receptacles that are not readily accessible for inspection due to the design of the outer casing applicable as from 1 January 2021 may continue be used until the end of their period of use determined in 4.1.1.15.»

«1.6.1.53 High consequence dangerous goods of Class 1 carried in packages on a transport unit in quantities not exceeding those of 1.1.3.6 which, in accordance with the first indent of 1.1.3.6.2 in force until 31 December 2022, could be transported without applying the requirements of Chapter 1.10 may still be carried without applying the requirements of Chapter 1.10 until 31 December 2024.»

1.6.2 Add the following new transitional measures:

«1.6.2.21 Standard 14912:2005 referenced in packing instruction P200 (12) 3.4 of 4.1.4.1 in force up to 31 December 2022 may continue to be used for valve refurbishing or inspection until 31 December 2024.»

«1.6.2.22 Standard EN ISO 22434:2011 referenced in packing instruction P200 (13) 3.4 of 4.1.4.1 in force up to 31 December 2022 may continue to be used for valve refurbishing or inspection until 31 December 2024.»

1.6.3 Add the following new transitional measures and replace «1.6.3.58 to 1.6.3.99 (Reserved)» by «1.6.3.61 to 1.6.3.99 (Reserved)»:

«1.6.3.58 (Reserved)»

«1.6.3.59 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks constructed before 1 July 2023 in accordance with the requirements in force up to 31 December 2022, but which do not, however, meet the requirements of special provision TE26 of 6.8.4 (b) applicable as from 1 January 2023 may continue to be used.»

«1.6.3.60 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks that are already fitted with safety valves meeting the requirements of 6.8.3.2.9 as applicable from 1 January 2023 do not need to display the marks in accordance with 6.8.3.2.9.6 until the next intermediate or periodic inspection after 31 December 2023.»

1.6.4 Add the following new transitional measures:

«1.6.4.61 Tank-containers constructed before 1 July 2023 in accordance with the requirements in force up to 31 December 2022, but which do not meet the requirements of 6.8.2.2.4, second and third paragraph, applicable from 1 January 2023, may still be used.»

«1.6.4.62 Extra-large tank-containers constructed before 1 July 2023 in accordance with the requirements in force up to 31 December 2022, but which do not meet the requirements of 6.8.2.1.18, third paragraph, concerning the minimum thickness of the shell applicable as from 1 January 2023 may still be used.»

«1.6.4.63 Tank-containers constructed before 1 July 2023 in accordance with the requirements in force up to 31 December 2022, but which do not, however, meet the requirements of special provision TE26 of 6.8.4 (b) applicable as from 1 January 2023 may continue to be used.»

«1.6.4.64 Tank-containers that are already fitted with safety valves meeting the requirements of 6.8.3.2.9 as applicable from 1 January 2023 do not need to display the marks in accordance with 6.8.3.2.9.6 until the next intermediate or periodic inspection after 31 December 2023.»

Chapter 1.8

1.8.5.4 In the model for the «Report on occurrences during the carriage of dangerous goods», section 6, note (3), add a new entry at the end to read «18 Extra-large tank-container».

Chapter 1.10

1.10.4 Delete the first sentence. In the second sentence, replace «In addition, the requirements» by «The requirements».

Chapter 3.2, Table A

For UN Nos. 1038, 1961, 1966, 1972, 3138 and 3312, in column (13), insert «TE26» after «TU18».

Chapter 4.1

4.1.4.1, P200In (11), replace the row for «EN 1439:2017» by the following new row:

In (12), 2.1, replace «EN 1439:2017» by «EN 1439:2021 (or until 31 December 2024, EN 1439:2017)».

In (12) 3.4, replace «EN 14912:2005» by «EN 14912:2022».

In (13) 3.4, replace «EN ISO 22434:2011» by «EN ISO 22434:2022».

In table 2, for UN Nos. 1008, 1859 and 2189, in the second row, in column «Special packing provisions», insert «a».

Chapter 5.4

5.4.2 In footnote 6, first sentence, replace «Amendment 39-18» by «Amendment 40-20».

In footnote 6, in the text reproducing section 5.4.2 of the IMDG Code:

5.4.2.2 At the end of the first sentence, delete «one to the other».

5.4.2.3 The amendment doesn’t apply to the English text.

5.4.2.4 The amendment doesn’t apply to the English text.

Chapter 6.2

6.2.3.5.1 In Note 3, replace «EN ISO18119:2018» by «EN ISO 18119:2018 + A1:2021».

6.2.4.1 Amend the table, under «for design and construction of pressure receptacles or pressure receptacle shells» as follows:

– The amendment to column (2) for standard «EN ISO 18119:2018» doesn’t apply to the English text.

– For standard «EN 12245:2009 + A1:2011», in column (4), replace «Until further notice» by «Between 1 January 2013 and 31 December 2024».

– After the row for standard «EN 12245:2009 + A1:2011», insert the following new row:

– The amendment to the title in column (2) for standard «EN 14427:2004», in column (2), doesn’t apply to the English text.

– For standard «EN 14427:2004 + A1:2005», in column (2), amend the title to read «Transportable refillable composite cylinders for LPG – Design and construction».

– The amendment to the title in column (2) for standard «EN 14427:2014» doesn’t apply to the English text.

– For standard «EN 14427:2014», in column (4), replace «Until further notice» by «Between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2024».

– After the row for standard «EN 14427:2014», insert the following new row:

Amend the table, under «for design and construction of closures» as follows:

– For standard «EN ISO 17871:2015 + A1:2018», in column (4), replace «Until further notice» by «Between 1 January 2019 and 31 December 2024».

– After the row for standard «EN ISO 17871:2015 + A1:2018», insert the following new row:

– For standard «EN ISO 14246:2014 + A1:2017», in column (4), replace «Until further notice» by «Between 1 January 2019 and 31 December 2024».

– After the row for standard «EN ISO 14246:2014 + A1:2017», insert the following new row:

– At the end of the table, add the following row:

6.2.4.2 Amend the table as follows:

– For standard «EN 1251-3:2000», in column (3), replace «Until further notice» by «Until 31 December 2024».

– After the row for standard «EN 1251-3:2000», insert the following new row:

– For standard «EN ISO 22434:2011», in column (3), replace «Until further notice» by «Until 31 December 2024».

– After the row for standard «EN ISO 22434:2011», insert the following new row:

– For standard «EN 14912:2015», in column (3), replace «Mandatorily from 1 January 2019» by «Until 31 December 2024».

– After the row for standard «EN 14912:2015», insert the following new row:

Chapter 6.8

6.8.2.1.18 In the right hand-column, in the third paragraph, after «3 mm» add «, or 4.5 mm if the tank is an extra-large tank-container».

6.8.2.2.4 In the right-hand column, after the first sentence, insert:

«These openings for extra-large tank-containers intended for the carriage of substances in the liquid state which are not divided by partitions or surge plates into sections of not more than 7 500 litres capacity shall be provided with closures designed for a test pressure of at least 0.4 MPa (4 bar).

Hinged dome covers shall not be permitted for extra-large tank-containers with a test pressure of more than 0.6 MPa (6 bar).»

6.8.2.6.1 Amend the table, under «For design and construction of tanks» as follows:

– For standard «EN 13094:2015», in column (4), replace «Until further notice» by «Between 1 January 2017 and 31 December 2024».

– After the row for standard «EN 13094:2015», insert the following new row:

Amend the table, under «For equipment», as follows:

– For standard «EN 12252:2014», in column (2), renumber the Note as Note 1 and add the following Note 2:

«NOTE 2: Safety valves are mandatory from 1 January 2024.»

– For standard «EN 12252:2014», in column (4), replace «Until further notice» by «Between 1 January 2017 and 31 December 2024».

– After the row for «EN 12252:2014», insert the following new row:

– At the end, add the following new row:

6.8.3.2.9 Insert the following new 6.8.3.2.9.6:

«6.8.3.2.9.6 Safety valve mark

6.8.3.2.9.6.1 Tanks fitted with safety valves in accordance with 6.8.3.2.9.1 to 6.8.3.2.9.5 shall display the mark as set out in 6.8.3.2.9.6.3 to 6.8.3.2.9.6.6.

6.8.3.2.9.6.2 Tanks not fitted with safety valves in accordance with 6.8.3.2.9.1 to 6.8.3.2.9.5 shall not display the mark as set out in 6.8.3.2.9.6.3 to 6.8.3.2.9.6.6.

6.8.3.2.9.6.3 The mark shall consist of a white square with minimum dimensions of 250 mm × 250 mm. The line inside the edge shall be black, parallel and approximately 12.5 mm from the outside of that line to the outside edge of the mark. The letters «SV» shall be black, a minimum of 120 mm high and have a minimum stroke thickness of 12 mm.

6.8.3.2.9.6.5 The material used shall be weather-resistant and it shall be ensured that the mark is durable. The mark shall not become detached from its mount in the event of 15 minutes’ engulfment in fire. It shall remain affixed irrespective of the orientation of the tank.

6.8.3.2.9.6.6 The letters «SV» shall be indelible and shall remain legible after 15 minutes’ engulfment in fire.

6.8.3.6 At the end of the table, add the following row:

6.8.4 (b) Add the following new special provision:

«TE26 All filling and discharge connections, including those in the vapour phase, of tanks intended for the carriage of flammable refrigerated liquefied gases shall be equipped with an instant closing automatic stop-valve (see 6.8.3.2.3) as close as possible to the tank.»

Chapter 9.2

9.2.1.1 the table, after the row for 9.2.4.5, add the following new row:

In the first column, renumber the current 9.2.4.6, 9.2.4.7 and 9.2.4.7.1 to 9.2.4.7.6 as 9.2.4.7, 9.2.4.8 and 9.2.4.8.1 to 9.2.4.8.6 respectively.

9.2.2.1 In the second paragraph, replace «as a whole» by «, with the exception of the electric power train in compliance with the technical provisions of UN Regulation No. 100¹, as amended at least by the 03 series of amendments,».

Footnote 1 reads:

«¹UN Regulation No. 100 (Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to specific requirements for the electric power train).»

Renumber subsequent footnotes accordingly.

9.2.2.2.1 In the third paragraph, replace «or ISO 6722-2:2013» by «, ISO 6722-2:2013, ISO 19642-3:2019, ISO 19642-4:2019, ISO 19642-5:2019 or ISO 19642-6:2019».

9.2.2.2.2 In the third paragraph, after «ISO 14572:2011» insert «, ISO 19642-7:2019, ISO 19642-8, ISO 19642-9 or ISO 19642:10:2019».

9.2.3.1.1 At the end, add the following new sentence:

«Vehicles equipped with an electric regenerative braking system shall fulfil all relevant technical requirements of UN Regulation No. 13⁵, as amended at least by the 11 series of amendments, as applicable.»

9.2.4.3 After the heading, add a new note to read as follows:

«NOTE: 9.2.4.3 likewise applies to fuel tanks and cylinders used for hybrid vehicles which include an electric power train in the mechanical driveline of the internal combustion engine or use an internal combustion engine to drive a generator to energize the electric power train.»

9.2.4.4 After the heading, add a new note to read as follows:

«NOTE: 9.2.4.4 likewise applies to hybrid vehicles which include an electric power train in the mechanical driveline of the internal combustion engine or use an internal combustion engine to drive a generator to energize the electric power train.»

9.2.4 Add a new subsection 9.2.4.6 to read as follows:

«9.2.4.6 Electric power train

NOTE: 9.2.4.6 likewise applies to hybrid vehicles that include an electric power train in the mechanical driveline of an internal combustion engine. Electric power trains shall not be used for EX and FL vehicles.

The electric power train shall meet the requirements of UN Regulation No. 100¹, as amended at least by the 03 series of amendments. Measures shall be taken to prevent any danger to the load by heating or ignition.»

Footnote 1 reads as above.

Renumber the existing 9.2.4.6 and 9.2.4.7 as 9.2.4.7 and 9.2.4.8 respectively. Under 9.2.4.7, renumber the paragraphs and cross-references accordingly.

Chapter 9.3

9.3.2.2 Replace «9.2.4.7.1, 9.2.4.7.2, 9.2.4.7.5 and 9.2.4.7.6» by «9.2.4.8.1, 9.2.4.8.2, 9.2.4.8.5 and 9.2.4.8.6».

Chapter 9.7

9.7.7.1 In the first sentence, replace «9.2.4.7.1, 9.2.4.7.2, 9.2.4.7.5» by «9.2.4.8.1, 9.2.4.8.2, 9.2.4.8.5». In the last sentence, replace «9.2.4.7.3 and 9.2.4.7.4» by «9.2.4.8.3 and 9.2.4.8.4».

Chapter 9.8

9.8.6.1 Replace «9.2.4.7.1, 9.2.4.7.2, 9.2.4.7.5, 9.2.4.7.6» by «9.2.4.8.1, 9.2.4.8.2, 9.2.4.8.5, 9.2.4.8.6».

ECE/TRANS/WP.15/256/Corr.1

Corrigendum

1. Chapter 1.6, amendment to 1.6.3.100.2

For the existing text, substitute

1.6.3.100.2 Replace «as from 1 January 2021» by «from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2022 or 6.13.6.1 applicable as from 1 January 2023».

2. Chapter 1.8, amendment to 1.8.6, 1.8.6.3.1 (f)

For quality management system read quality system

3. Chapter 1.8, amendment to 1.8.7, 1.8.7.2.2.1 (f)

For the existing text, substitute

(f) The data contained in the documents for the type-examination according to 1.8.7.8.1, necessary for the identification of the type and variation, as defined by the relevant standards. The documents, or a list identifying the documents, containing the data shall be included or annexed to the certificate;

4. Chapter 1.8, amendment to 1.8.7, 1.8.7.2.2.1

Delete the last sentence.

5. Chapter 4.1, amendment to 4.1.6.15, first paragraph

For Table 1 read Table 4.1.6.15.1

6. Chapter 4.1, amendment to 4.1.6.15, table 4.1.6.15.1, for 4.1.6.8, fifth line

Not applicable to English.

7. Chapter 5.4, amendment to 5.4.1.1.15

Not applicable to English.

8. Chapter 6.2, amendment to 6.2.1.5.1, first sentence

Not applicable to English.

9. Chapter 6.2, amendment to 6.2.1.5.1, sub-paragraph (j)

Not applicable to English.

10. Chapter 6.2, amendments to 6.2.2.3, sixth paragraph

Not applicable to English.

11. Chapter 6.2, amendment to 6.2.2.11 renumbered as 6.2.2.12, in the table, third row under the heading row

Not applicable to English.

12. Chapter 6.2, amendment to 6.2.2.11 renumbered as 6.2.2.12, second paragraph after the table

Not applicable to English.

13. Chapter 6.2, amendment to 6.2.3.6.1, in the table, third row under the heading row

Not applicable to English.

14. Chapter 6.2, amendment to 6.2.3.6.1, second paragraph after the table

Insert a paragraph break before the sentence starting with «Xa means».

15. Chapter 6.2, amendment to 6.2.4.2, last bullet point

For the existing text substitute:

• For standard «EN ISO 18119:2018», in column (3), replace «Mandatorily from 1 January 2023» by «Until 31 December 2024».

• After the row for standard «EN ISO 18119:2018», insert the following new row:

• In the rows for «EN ISO 10462:2013 + A1:2019» and «EN ISO 10460:2018», in the last column, replace «Mandatorily from 1 January 2023» by «Until further notice».

16. Chapter 6.7, amendment to Note 1

Not applicable to English.

17. Chapter 6.8, amendment to 6.8.2.1.23

For the existing text, substitute

6.8.2.1.23 Delete the last sentence of the first paragraph and corresponding footnote 7.

After the paragraph for «λ = 1», insert the following new paragraph:

«The non-destructive checks of the circumferential, longitudinal and radial welds shall be carried out by radiography or by ultrasound. Other welds allowed in the appropriate design and construction standard shall be tested using alternative methods in accordance with the relevant standard(s) referenced in 6.8.2.6.2. The checks shall confirm that the quality of the welding is appropriate to the stresses.»

Insert the following new paragraph immediately before the last paragraph:

«Welds made during repairs or alterations shall be assessed as above and in accordance with the non-destructive tests specified in the relevant standard(s) referenced in 6.8.2.6.2.»

18. Chapter 6.8, amendment to 6.8.2.2.2

For the existing text, substitute

6.8.2.2.2 Renumber current footnote 8 as footnote 7. At the end of the seventh paragraph, after «clearly apparent» insert a reference 8 to the following new footnote:

«⁸The mode of operation of dry break couplings is self-closing. Consequently, an open/closed indicator is not necessary. This type of closure shall only be used as a second or third closure.»

In the last sentence, delete: «or by a body designated by that authority».

19. Chapter 6.8, amendment to 6.8.2.4.1, 6.8.2.4.2 and 6.8.3.4.13

For the existing text, substitute

6.8.2.4.1, 6.8.2.4.2 and 6.8.3.4.13

Amend footnote 12 to read:

«¹²In special cases, if agreed by the competent authority, the hydraulic pressure test may be replaced by a pressure test using gas, or if agreed by the inspection body, by using another liquid, where such an operation does not present any danger.»

20. Chapter 6.8, new 6.8.3.2.9.1, first paragraph, last sentence

For 6.7.3.8.1 read 6.7.3.8.1.1

21. Chapter 6.8, new 6.8.3.2.9.1, note

Delete

22. Chapter 6.8, amendment to 6.8.3.5.2, 6.8.3.5.3, 6.8.3.5.6, 6.8.3.5.11 and 6.8.3.5.12

For footnote 19 (current footnote 18) read footnote 18

23. Chapter 6.8, amendment to 6.8.4 (d), TT5

Not applicable to English.

24. Chapter 6.9, 6.9.1.1, second sentence

Not applicable to English.

25. Chapter 6.13 (previously 6.9), 6.13.1.1

For quality assurance programme read quality system

26. Chapter 6.13 (previously 6.9), 6.13.2.6

For ISO 527-2:2012 read EN ISO 527-2:2012

27. Chapter 6.13 (previously 6.9), 6.13.4.2.2 (h) (ii), second indent

For (T_g) read T_g

28. Chapter 6.13 (previously 6.9), 6.13.4.4.2

For quality assurance programme read quality system.