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Periodic, Intermediate & Vapour Tightness Testing
Tanker owners can protect their businesses by maintaining and testing their tankers to meet ADR regulations, preventing injuries, fines, or prosecution.
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If you own or operate a tanker, it is your responsibility to make sure that your tankers are regularly maintained through Periodic, Intermediate and Vapour Tightness Testing. These tests must all be completed inline with the ADR regulations to make sure that your tanker is safe for use.
By adhering to these regulations, you significantly reduce the risk of potential safety hazards, ensuring that the tanker operates properly and securely. Regular testing is designed to detect any faults or issues early, preventing more costly repairs or dangerous incidents down the line.
Failure to adhere to the regulations through not maintaining or regularly testing your tankers could result in serious implications for you and your business including injury, fines, or even, prosecution.
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BSI (British Standards Institution) is a global organisation that develops standards for products, services, and systems. And, by aligning ourselves with them, BES Group Tankers are prioritising our commitment to exceeding industry standards and delivering exceptional tanker services.
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- UK Road Tanker Inspection Ltd
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UKAS Inspection - UKRTI Type C
This accreditation demonstrates our Type C Inspection Body status, and our competence and expertise for conducting road tanker examinations.
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- UK Road Tanker Inspection Ltd
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- Comprehensive solutions for Road Tankers
Compliance
Road tankers are required to be inspected and tested regularly in accordance with ADR regulations. Having your tankers inspected and tested ensures that you are compliant with the law.
Safety
Damage or defects that could lead to leak or failure can be identified through regular testing. This minimises the potential for equipment failure, protecting your staff, the public and the environment.
Cost Savings
Regular testing reduce expenses as they can identify minor issues before they become critical allowing you to repair them before they escalate.
At BES Group, we offer Periodic, Intermediate and Vapour Tightness Testing for UK road tankers that require inspection under ADR Chapter 6.8.
Failure to comply with the ADR regulations could lead to serious consequences to your business, staff, the public and the environment.
As your trusted advisor, you can rest assured that your Periodic, Intermediate and Vapour Tightness Testing is completed in line with all the required regulations.
On-site testing for maximum convenience
Our mobile testing units are fully equipped with onboard compressors, allowing us to perform inspections at your location without requiring a dedicated test area.
Compliance with EN12972:2018
Our inspection services are compliant with EN 12972:2018, ensuring your tanker meets the highest industry standards.
Accredited & Certified Services
We are a Type C UKAS accredited certification body and can conduct testing up to 0.5 bar using gas as a test medium, which reduces downtime. Water is used for pressures above 0.5 bar.
Safe Loading Pass Certification
If the tanker you own or operate is required to enter a location which operates within the Safe load Pass scheme, we can conduct this certification including the Vapour Tightness Test.
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Key Benefits
Compliance
Road tankers are required to be inspected and tested regularly in accordance with ADR regulations. Having your tankers inspected and tested ensures that you are compliant with the law.
Safety
Damage or defects that could lead to leak or failure can be identified through regular testing. This minimises the potential for equipment failure, protecting your staff, the public and the environment.
Cost Savings
Regular testing reduce expenses as they can identify minor issues before they become critical allowing you to repair them before they escalate.
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Comprehensive solutions for Road Tankers
At BES Group, we offer Periodic, Intermediate and Vapour Tightness Testing for UK road tankers that require inspection under ADR Chapter 6.8.
Failure to comply with the ADR regulations could lead to serious consequences to your business, staff, the public and the environment.
As your trusted advisor, you can rest assured that your Periodic, Intermediate and Vapour Tightness Testing is completed in line with all the required regulations.
On-site testing for maximum convenience
Our mobile testing units are fully equipped with onboard compressors, allowing us to perform inspections at your location without requiring a dedicated test area.
Compliance with EN12972:2018
Our inspection services are compliant with EN 12972:2018, ensuring your tanker meets the highest industry standards.
Accredited & Certified Services
We are a Type C UKAS accredited certification body and can conduct testing up to 0.5 bar using gas as a test medium, which reduces downtime. Water is used for pressures above 0.5 bar.
Safe Loading Pass Certification
If the tanker you own or operate is required to enter a location which operates within the Safe load Pass scheme, we can conduct this certification including the Vapour Tightness Test.
Frequently asked questions
When is a periodic inspection required?
UK road tankers are required to have a periodic inspection every six years. These inspections will check the overall condition of the tanker and will specifically check the tanker shell, service equipment and the protective lining or coating.
Who is responsible for conducting periodic inspection?
It is the responsibility of the owner or operator of a tanker to ensure that the tanker is regularly inspected and tested. This inspection can be completed by A type C UKAS accredited certification body.
When is intermediate testing required?
Immediate testing of a UK road tanker must be completed every three years. Although not as comprehensive as a periodic inspection, this type of inspection checks for safety issues such as leaks and cracks. The tank shell, service equipment and vapour tightness will be checked during this inspection.
Who is responsible for conducting intermediate inspections?
The owner or operator of the tanker is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the regulations. This inspection must be provided by a UKAS accredited organisation who can conduct inspections in accordance with ADR 6.8. UKRTI are a UKAS accredited inspection body who can provide this service.
When is vapour tightness testing required?
It is a requirement by the CDG regulations that road tankers that carry flammable liquids are inspected and tested regularly. The frequency of the Vapour Tightness Test is every three years to be compliant with the regulations. A requirement of the Safe Load Pass Scheme requires the Vapour Tightness Test to be completed every two years.
Who is responsible for conducting vapour tightness inspection?
The owner or operator of the tanker is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the regulations. This inspection must be provided by a UKAS accredited organisation who can conduct inspections in accordance with ADR 6.8. UKRTI are a UKAS accredited inspection body who can provide this service.
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