scope:

This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for the inspection and testing of the LPG road tanker, which includes its pressure vessel, accessories and vehicle LPG equipment.

This European Standard does not specify requirements for the initial inspection (after manufacture) of a pressure vessel, see EN 12493, or for service equipment on the road tanker, see EN 12252.

This European Standard does not apply to compartmented road tankers.

NOTE 1 There is no upper size limit for the pressure vessel as this will be determined by the gross vehicle weight limitation.

NOTE 2 For inspection and testing requirements of equipment other than the pressure vessel, accessories and vehicle LPG equipment, see applicable regulations.