TS EN 14564

TS EN 14564 defines the common terminology for tanks used in the transport of dangerous goods. It functions as a vocabulary document, helping the same technical terms be understood consistently in design, classification, operation, and documentation. The standard does not cover carriage in bulk, and its role is to support clear communication and aligned interpretation across the tank-transport field.

Why terminology matters in tank transport

In dangerous-goods transport, misunderstandings about tank type, pressure-related concepts, fittings, inspection categories, or regulatory definitions can create technical and administrative confusion. A terminology standard does not prescribe how a tank must be built or operated; instead, it provides the shared language used by manufacturers, operators, inspectors, and authorities. In general technical practice, this is essential for traceability, documentation consistency, and correct use of related standards.

Relationship to RID/ADR definitions

This standard is part of the CEN/TC 296 series prepared for application of RID/ADR in the area of tanks for dangerous goods transport. Annex A reproduces some definitions from RID/ADR Chapter 1.2, while Annex B reproduces some definitions from RID/ADR Chapter 6.7. The note states that these annexes are based on the 2013 edition of RID/ADR, which is updated every two years, so temporary inconsistencies may occur as the transport regulations evolve.

This edition has since been withdrawn, but it remains useful as a historical reference for the terminology framework used in tank transport standards and for understanding how regulatory definitions were organised at the time.