National Technical Approval
No. Z-40.21-510
(3) Solvents shall not be used to clean the inside of tanks (e.g. for an inspection). The accident
prevention regulations, provisions governing the use of chemical cleaning agents and the disposal
of cleaning waste shall be observed.
5.3
Inspections
5.3.1
Performance test/Inspection before commissioning
(1) A performance test shall be performed after erection of the tanks and installation of the
necessary pipelines and safety devices. The test shall comprise a visual inspection, a leak test and
the inspection of filling, ventilation and exhaust lines and other equipment.
(2) The performance test does not replace any pre-commissioning inspections required by the
authorities in accordance with water management laws; they may be performed at the same time,
however.
5.3.2
Routine inspections/Inspections after commissioning
(1) The operator shall visually inspect the tanks to ensure tightness at least once a week. If leaks
are discovered, the system shall be shut down immediately and the damaged tank drained if
necessary.
(2) The performance of the leak detector shall be checked for conformity with the National
Technical Approval for this leak detector.
(3) This shall not affect inspections required by other areas of law.
Holger Eggert
Head of Division
Z82848.13
Page 10 of 10 | 27th February 2014
Certified
GB
1.40.21-14/13
39