EN 12285-2 : 2005

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviations
  3.1 Terms and definitions
  3.2 Symbols and abbreviations
4 Requirements
  4.1 Designation and purchaser's specification
  4.2 Materials
  4.3 Design
  4.4 Tolerances
  4.5 Shell plate arrangement
  4.6 Manholes and inspection covers
  4.7 Structural bolts
  4.8 Tank fittings, pipes and nozzles
  4.9 Saddles, supports
  4.10 Lifting lugs
  4.11 Fabrication
  4.12 Dangerous substances
  4.13 Reaction to fire
  4.14 Durability
5 Testing assessment and sampling methods
6 Evaluation of conformity
  6.1 General
  6.2 Type testing
  6.3 Factory production control (FPC)
7 Handling and installation
  7.1 Handling
  7.2 Installation
8 Marking and labelling of the tank
  8.1 Marking of the tank
  8.2 Tank certificate
  8.3 Documentation
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
                       addressing the provisions of the EU
                       Construction Products Directive
  ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics
  ZA.2 Procedure(s) for the attestation of conformity of steel tanks
  ZA.3 CE marking and labelling
Bibliography
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Tables

This document specifies the requirements for metallic shop fabricated cylindrical, horizontal steel tanks, single and double skin for the aboveground storage of water polluting liquids (both flammable and non-flammable) within the following limits: - from 800 mm up to 3 000 mm nominal diameter and, - up to a maximum overall length of 6 times the nominal diameter and, - for liquids with a maximum density of up to 1,9 kg/l and, - with an operating pressure (Po) of maximum 1,5 bar (abs.) and, - where double skin tanks with a vacuum leak detection system are used the cinematic viscosity of the stored media shall not exceed 5 ´ 10-3 m2/s.