Physical Inspection Bituminous Products Mobile tank checklist RNZ9904 COP

1. Is the tank/sprayer clean?

2. / 5.1.2 Does the tank placarding comply with the requirements of section A5.2 of Appendix 5 (updated to 2010 Land Transport Rule)?

3./ 5.3 For tanks constructed since 2006 has the design, construction, modification and commissioning been carried out under the direct supervision of a suitably qualified and experienced person?

4. For tankers constructed since 2006 do records of all commissioning tests exist?

5. For tankers constructed since 2006 if records of all commissioning tests exist, have they been signed off?

6./ 5.4 For tankers constructed since 2006 does the tank design and construction comply with Appendix 12?

7./ 5.5 For tankers constructed since 2006 has pipework design, manufacture and testing been in accordance with NZS/AS 2885 or Appendix 12?

8./ 5.18.1 For tankers constructed since 2006 does the tanker have a "Mobile Bitumen Tanker Engineer's CertIficate"? Attach copy

9./ 5.5.1 Are pipe connections sized and placed so that liquids enter in a downwards direction with a minimum of splashing? ie a drop pipe.

10./ 5.5.1 (b) Where circulation is used for blending, is the returned liquid dispersed throughout the tank? eg by a pipe along the floor of the tank with the exit holes along its length.

11. / 5.5.1 (c) Is piping sized so that inlet velocities comply with the table in clause 5.5.1 (c)?

12. / 5.5.2 (a) Are all valves suitable for the products, temperatures and pressures that they will be subjected to?

13. / 5.5.2 (b) Are all tank valves located as close as practicable to the tank shell, and positioned so that accidental damage through impact or tank rollover is minimised?

14. / 5.5.2 (c) Are all valves located so that they can be operated without risk of the operator contacting hot surfaces?

15. / 5.5.2. (d) Are all valves located so that the operator has unimpeded escape if a malfunction occurs?

16. / 5.5.2 (e) Are all valves clearly labelled?

17. / 5.5.2 (g) Are all valves open to atmosphere lockable? This includes small air bleed valves when these are positioned between the tank and the connection point valves.

18. / 5.5.3 Does the pump have pressure control (relief valve or limited hydraulic pressure etc)? Describe operation.

19. Record the maximum pressure setting for the pump. How did you measure this?

20. Is the pump reversible?

21. Does the pump have pressure control in the reverse direction (relief valve or limited hydraulic pressure etc)? Describe operation.

22. Record the maximum pressure setting in the reverse direction. How did you measure this?

23. / 5.6 Are all engines and exhaust systems protected from spillage from above by a metal shield?

24. Are all engines and exhaust systems protected by a metal shield if they are within 1 metre of a liquid carrying component of a pumping system?

25. Are all exhaust systems underneath a tank shielded?

26. Is the shield greater than 50mm from the exhaust system?

27. Are all parts of the exhaust system greater than 0.5 metres of a vapour source?

28. Are all engine exhausts directed away from, and terminate no closer than 1.5 metres, from any vapour source?

29. / 5.7 Are there any components that would result in a hole greater than 320mmsq (20mm in diameter) if damaged during a roll-over? eg manhole, valves, pipes, vents, dipstick openings etc.

30. Are these adaquately protected from damage? See 5.7 for acceptable options.

31. / 5.8 Are all components attached to the tank shell mounted on doubler plates? If a component is attached directly to the tank shell the design shall ensure that the component will fail before the tank is ruptured.

32. Is any condensate that drips from the vent collected?

33. Is the top of the collecting container lower than the free vent outlet?

34. / 5.10 (a) Are there two independent dial temperature indicators?

35. Is at least one of these independent temperature indicators below the minimum safe heating level?

36. / 5.10 (b) Are all temperature measuring sensors installed in fixed blind pockets? Label pockets so that there is no confusion.

37. / 5.11.1 Is all electrical cabling sercurely fastened,located and adaquately protected against vibration,impact, abrasion or any other mechanical or thermal stress?

38. Is all electrical cabling that is exposed to vapour release during spraying operations protected from, or suitable for, exposure to hydrocarbon solvents?

39. Are all electrical circuits (except the main battery, starter and alternator circuits) protected by appropriate fusing or circuit breakers?

40. Are the batteries fitted with an accessible and labelled isolating switch?

41. / 5.11.3 Is electrical cabling that passes through any hazardous zones (ie within 500mm radius of any vapour source) continuous with no connections or joints?

42. Are all electrical devices located outside the hazardous zones (ie further than 500mm radius from any vapour source)?

43. Is there at least one labelled non-corrodible bare metal lug installed for use as an earth bonding point during loading?

44. / 5.12 Does the tank have multiple separate compartments?

45. If so, does each compartment comply with all the requirements of this code? A separate checklist should be used for each compartment.

46. / 5.14 (a) Are all parts of fuel and flushing tanks positioned further than 1 metre horizontally from a vertical line through the burner?

47. / 5.14 (b) Is there a labelled shut off valve at the outlet of the burner fuel supply tank?

48. / 5.14 (c) Do all pipe connections to fuel and flushing tanks enter from the top of the tank via drop pipes?

49. / 5.15.1 Was the tank shell sandblasted and painted with a high temperature paint prior to being insulated?

50. / 5.15.2 Is tank clad so spillage and rainwater cannot enter insulation material?

51. / 5.16.4 (b) Is the flame tube fitted with a removable liner?

52. Is the flame tube liner easily removed for servicing? Annual check required.

53. / 5.16.4 (c) Is the flame tube inlet more than 1.5 m away (via the vapour path) from any hatch, vent, overflow pipe exit or other vapour source?

54. Is the flame tube flue exit more than 1.5m away (via the vapour path) from any hatch, vent, overflow pipe exit or other vapour source?

55. / 5.16.4 (d) Are burner exhaust flues external to the vapour space above the tank contents?

56. / 5.16.4 (e) Are burner exhaust flues not in direct contact with tank shell?

57. Does the manual (attended) heating system have permanent "Do no operate heating unattended" notice displayed adjacent to the heater?

58. / 5.16.5.2 (a) Does the automatic (unattended) heating system have two temperature sensors placed above the uppermost heating surface and below the low level heating switch?.

59. / 5.16.5.2 (b) Does the automatic (unattended) heating system have two independent (primary and secondary) temperature control systems?

60. / 5.16.5.2 (d) Does the automatic (unattended) heating system have a low level switch that turns off the heating if 200mm or less of the product covers the uppermost point of the heating systems?

61. / 5.16.5.2.(e) Is there visual indication that heating has been selected for the tank?

62. /5.16.5.2 (j) Does the automatic (unattended) heating system have a permanent notice displayed at the heater controls stating that the heating system is suitable for unattended operation?

63. / 5.16.7 Are flame and element heating tubes protected from hammering where they pass through baffles ( usually by support collars)?

64. / 5.16.8 (a) Are granular material (eg crumbed rubber) container metallic and earthed to the tank structure?

65. / 5.16.8 (b) Is granular material (eg crumbed powder) conveyed to the tank by an earthed metallic pipe or chute?

66. / A7.8.1 (a) Is there one 9kg dry powder fire extinguisher fitted?

67. Is the dry powder colour coding correct? Old extinguishers are white, new ones are red with a white band.

68. Is there one 9 litre AFFF aqueous foam fire extinguisher fitted?

69. Is the AFFF colour coding correct? Old extinguishers are blue, new ones are red with a blue band.

70. Is there one dry powder or AFFF extinguisher in the tankwagon truck cab?

71. / A7.8.1 (b) Are the fire extinguishers mounted in a readily accessible position with quick release brackets (or boxes) and away from burners? Can the extinguisher be extracted from its location and readied for use within 10 seconds?

72. / A7.8.1 (c) Are the mounting brackets and catches sufficient to withstand the prolonged vibration of a road vehicle?

73. / A7.8.1 (d) Are all extinguishers protected by a clear plastic replaceable covers or in boxes?

74. / A 2.5.2 Is there one 9 kg first aid pressurised water supply?

75. Is the first aid pressurised water supply colour coding correct? old extinguishers are polished stainless steel, new ones are green or white with green cross

76. I the 9 litre first aid pressurised water supply fitted with a fine mist spray nozzle?

77. Is it clearly labelled for first aid use only?

78. Are there clear operating instructions?

79. / A 2.5.1 Is the first aid water supply mounted in a readily accessible position with quick release brackets ( or boxes ) and away from burners? Can it be extracted from its location and readied for use within 10 seconds?

80. / 5.18.2 Is the tank labelled as required by clause 15.18.2?

81. / 5.20.1 if the tank has been modified or repaired, is there a "Mobile bitumen Tanker Engineers certificate" that states the modification or repair complies with this code? Attach copy

82. /5.21.1 Is the tank wagon provided with a rear bumper to protect the tank, pipe and fittings in the event or a rear end collision? Excludes sprayers?

83. / 5.21.2 Is the bumper attached to the subframe of the tank or to the chassis of the vehicle? it must not be attached directly to the tank?

84. / 5.21.3 Is under-run protection required as per clause 5.21.3?

85. Is under-run protection fitted?

86. / 5.22 If the tanker is a semi trailer, are the fifth wheel requirements specified?

87. / 5.23 (a) Do bitumen and emulsion transfer hoses have current certification?

88. Do all bitumen and emulsion hand lance (and other small diameter ) hoses have current certification?

89. Do all bitumen and emulsion spray bar supply hoses have current certification?

90. / 5.23 (b) Are all camlock style couplings fitted with a mechanism to stop the unintentional opening of the lever arms?

91. / A2.4 Is a first aid and burns kit available? see Appendix 2 for guidlines.

92. / A2.4 Is a burns card readily accessible? see appendix 3

93. / A4.1.1 Are the dangerous goods documents ( Dangerous goods declaration, Emergency Procedure Guide, Bitumen Burns card ) carried in a clearly marked secure folder inside the drivers door, or in a prominent position on a trailer?

94. / A11.2.4 Is there a "Danger Water " tag for attaching to the vehicle key ring in the cab?

95. Is there a reversible "Danger Water" label attached to the tank?

96. / 5.9.1 does the manhole comply with the size requirements of clause 5.9.1 ? Record the diameter<br>

97. Is the hinge for the manhole cover located at the front?

98. If the manhole is the emergency vent,does the latch mechanism ensure that the manhole cover remains sealed during normal use and during a roll-over, yet allow the cover to blow open in the event of a tank explossion?

99. If the manhole is the emergency vent, is it restrained just past the vertical position so that it will reclose if blown open by a tank explossion?

100. Is the manhole cover adequately attached to the tank to ensure that the cover will not part company in the event of a tank explossion?

101. Is any water that may collect around the manhole drained away?

102. Is any condensate that drips from the manhole collected and drained away? It must not drip onto the cladding where it may contaminate the insulation

103. Are drainage pipes for water or condensate straight to enable inspection and cleaning?

104. Is the manhole fitted with a grate or basket so that no objects or people could fall into the tank when the manhole is open?

105. / 5.9.2 If bolted access hatches are installed, are these all greater than 500mm in diameter? Record the diameter

106. / 5.9.3 is it possible to access tank compartments without passing through more than two baffles? If this is not the case then additional access hatches are required.

107. Is the tank free venting? ie open vent.

108. Is the vent design such that in the event of a roll- over half the liquid contents will remain in the tank?

109. Does the free vent design prevent rain water or foreign matter entering the tank?

110. Does the free vent design and construction enable regular inspection and cleaning?

111. Is the free vent a minimum of 50mm NB? record the internal diameter of the free vent

112.Is the manhole coaming inside the tank vented (front and rear) at the highest point?

113. / 5.9.4 Is there an emergency vent? Provide description.

114. / 5.13.1 the dipstick clearly marked in at least 1000 litre increments?

115. / 5.13.1 (b) Is the dipstick clearly marked with the maximum hot working volume? Record this

116. / 5.13.1 (c) Is the dipstick clearly marked with the minimum safe heating level(s)? Record this.

117. / 5.13.1 Is the dipstick clearly marked with the tank identification number?

118. / 5.13.1 Is the dipstick made of non ferrous material?

119. / 5.13.2 Is the dipstick positioned so that the dip error is minimised when the tank is on sloping ground? The RNZ E/2 requires dipstick to be within 400mm of the tank centre.

120. Is the dipstick top hung so that it does not contact the tank floor?

121. /5.13.3 Does the dipstick include a reference point so that wear can be checked and corrected?

122. / 5.13.4 Is the dipstick provided with a guide to hold it in the vertical position?

123. /FH OHSS / 10.2 Is there sufficient equipment for working at heights e.g hand rails, ladders?

124. Do the doubler plates comply with the requirements of 5.8 (b)?

125. If tank compartment access openings are provided in baffles, are these all greater than 500mm in diameter? Record the diameter.

126. / 5.15.3 Are electric or flame heating tubes isolated from the insulation material by an air space of at least 10mm?

127. / 5.16.2 Does the stated minimum heating level ensure that every part of the heat transfer surface inside the tank is covered with at least 200mm of binder?

128. / 5.16.4 (a) Is the flame tube surface temperature limited to less than 350 deg C? Or is the flame tube rating less than 17 kilowatts per square meter of external tube surface?

129. If yes how is this achieved?

130. Element tubes to be constructed from schedule 40 pipe. They must not be exhaust tube.