Testing and Inspection of Old Tanks

3 Definitions and StandardsThe terms and definitions used in this document are taken as those given by the relevantregulations concerning the transport of dangerous goods unless otherwise stated inTable 1 below.Table 1TermTank recordInspectorInspection bodyIntermediateinspectionOld tankProtective liningDefinitionMeans a file containing all the important technical informationsuch as the original design documentation, previousinspection reports and records of repairs (NOTE: see 5.2).means individual employed by and carrying out inspectionsfor an inspection body.is a generic term for a body appointed by the competentauthority to perform designated inspections and tests.means inspection carried out between the initial and the firstperiodic inspection or between two periodic inspectionsis a tank as defined in the “Carriage of Dangerous GoodsApproved Derogations and Transitional provisions”or coating means a lining or coating protecting the metallictank material against the corrosive attack by the substancesto be carriedNOTE: This does not apply to lining or coating used only toprotect the substance to be carried.Major repair:Technical codeA repair without which the safety of the tank or structurewould have been compromised. This will include any repairthat requires hotwork to the pressure containment part of thetankmeans the code according to which the tank has beendesigned and constructed6