TS EN 14564

TS EN 14564 is a terminology standard for tanks used in the transport of dangerous goods. It adds terms and definitions to the language used in ADR and RID so that tank equipment, openings, closures and related concepts can be understood consistently across technical documents and operating contexts.

Why the terminology matters

In dangerous goods tank transport, consistent wording is important for design, inspection, operation and conformity-related communication. Parts such as the tank shell, fittings, manholes, discharge arrangements and closure devices can be described differently in different documents, and a shared vocabulary helps reduce ambiguity. This standard provides that vocabulary support; it should be understood as terminology guidance aligned with the transport framework, not as a replacement for the full ADR or RID requirements.

Scope boundaries and annexes

• The standard applies to tanks used for the transport of dangerous goods.
• It does not apply to the carriage of dangerous goods in bulk.
• Informative annexes repeat some horizontal ADR definitions and some portable-tank definitions for convenience.
• Alphabetical trilingual indexes are provided in English, French and German to help users locate terms.
• Normative Annex F gives a schematic diagram of tank openings and closures according to the tank code.

In general technical practice, terminology standards support clearer communication across manufacturers, operators, inspectors and authorities. By fixing the meaning of key tank-related terms, TS EN 14564 helps make documentation more uniform and easier to interpret in the dangerous goods transport sector.