SANS 1518 : 2008 Transport of Dangerous Goods

March 2009

ADR
Stands for:

European Agreement Concerning the International

Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road

Website: www.unece.org

ADR - Applicable clauses

Part 1 General provisions
Clause 1.1.3.1 4: Exemptions Clause 1.2: Definitions & Units of Measure

Part 2 - Classifications
Clause 2.1: General provisions Clause 2.2: Class-specific provisions

Part 4 Packaging & tank provisions

Clause 4.2: Clause 4.3: Clause 4.4: Clause 4.5: Use of portable tanks Use of fixed tanks, demountable tanks, tank containers metallic Use of FRP tanks Use of vacuum operated waste tanks

ADR Applicable clauses

Part 6 Requirements for the construction and testing
Clause 6.7: Design of portable tanks & UN MEGCs Clause 6.8: Design of fixed tanks, demountable tanks, etc. metallic tanks Clause 6.9: Design of fixed tanks, etc. FRP tanks Clause 6.10: Design of vacuum operated waste tanks Clause 6.11: Design of bulk container

Part 9 Clause 9.1.2.2: Definitions (error, should be 9.1.1.2) Clause 9.2.2: Electrical equipment Wiring; Battery isolator; Batteries; Permanently energised circuits; Electrical installations rear of drivers cab Clause 9.2.3: Braking equipment (substitute SANS standard for ECE) Clause 9.2.4: Prevention of fire risks Cab; Fuel tanks; Engine; Exhaust system; Endurance braking; Combustion heaters Clause 9.2.5: Speed limitation device

ADR Applicable clauses

Part 9 - continued
Clause 9.3: Additional requirements concerning the complete or completed EX/II or EX/III vehicles for carriage of explosives in packages Clause 9.4: Additional requirements concerning the complete or completed vehicles for carriage of dangerous goods in packages (other than EX/II & EX/III vehicles) Clause 9.5: Additional requirements concerning the construction of bodies of complete or completed vehicles intended for carriage of dangerous solids in bulk Clause 9.6: Additional requirements concerning complete or completed vehicles for the carriage of temperature controlled substances Clause 9.7: Additional requirements concerning fixed tanks, battery vehicles and complete or completed vehicles used for carriage of dangerous goods in demountable tanks with a capacity of 1m or tank containers, portable tanks or MEGCs of a capacity greater than 3m. (EXIII, FL, OX & AT vehicles) General; Tanks; Fastenings; Earthing; Stability; Rear protection; Combustion heaters; Electrical equipment

Definitions
EX/II & EX/III vehicle means a vehicle intended for the carriage of explosive substances and articles FL vehicle means:
A vehicle intended for the carriage of liquids having a flash point of not more than 60C in fixed tanks or demountable tanks with a capacity exceeding 1m or in tank containers or portable tanks with an individual capacity exceeding 3m; or A vehicle intended for the carriage of flammable gases in fixed tanksor demountable tanks with a capacity exceeding 1m or in tank containers, portable tanks MECGs with an individual capacity exceeding 3m; or A battery vehicle with a total capacity exceeding 1m intended for the carriage of flammable gases

Definitions (cont.)
OX vehicle means:
A vehicle intended for the carriage of hydrogen peroxide, stabilised or hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solution stabilised with more than 60% hydrogen peroxide (class 5.1, UN # 2015) in fixed tanks or demountable tanks with a capacity exceeding 1m or in tank containers or portable tanks with an individual capacity exceeding 3m

AT vehicle means:
A vehicle other than EX/III, FL or OX vehicle, dangerous goods in fixed tanks or demountable tanks with a capacity exceeding 1m or in tank containers or portable tanks with an individual capacity exceeding 3m
A battery vehicle with a total capacity exceeding 1m other than an FL vehicle

SANS 1518 Annex B

B1 Requirements for all dangerous goods vehicles
B.1.1 Classification and dangerous goods list refer to SANS 10228 and ADR for tank codes; special provisions and vehicle
B.1.2 Repair and modifications of vehicles and tanks

B.1.3 Repair, modification and refurbishment of equipment

B.1.4 Certificate of approval

SANS 1518 Annex B

B2 Additional requirements for local use for vehicles transporting class 3 dangerous goods
B.2.1 Engine shielding B.2.2 Exhaust system protection B.2.3 Cab B.2.4 Cigarette lighter sockets

B.2.5 Fire extinguishers

SANS 1518 Annex B - Cont.

B.2.6 Wheel chocks

B.2.7 Electrical
B.2.8 Mudguards & spray suppression B.2.9 Side under-run protection B.2.10 Front charge line B.2.11 Tyre conductivity B.2.12 Overfill protection

SANS 1518 Annex B - Cont.

B.2.13 Emergency venting B.2.14 Pipelines B.2.15 Hoses

B.2.16 Spill containment

B.2.17 Permanently enclosed areas of entrapment B.2.18 Vapour recovery systems

SANS 1518 Annex B - Cont.

B.2.19 Vapour venting B.2.20 Bottom valve installation B.2.21 Internal compartment bonding

B.2.22 Ground clearance of equipment

B.2.23 Emergency release B.2.24 Tank-top access

SANS 1518 Annex B - Cont.

B.2.25 Product recognition systems B.2.26 Pneumatic control system air supply B.2.27 Drive-away prevention

B.2.28 Pumping systems

B.2.29 Tank loading capacity plating B.2.30 Labelling and signage

SANS 1518 Annex B - Cont.

B.3 Additional requirements for local use for vehicles transporting class 6 dangerous goods - Cyanide

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