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 those already appearing in ADR and RID, helping ensure more consistent technical language for tank-related documentation and communication. Its focus is on the naming and definition of tank-related concepts, not on the general rules for bulk carriage of dangerous goods.

Why the terminology matters

In dangerous goods transport, terminology is more than wording: it helps distinguish tank types, equipment, openings, closures, and related components. In practice, that distinction supports clearer design documentation, operation, maintenance, marking, and regulatory application. This standard is part of a wider CEN/TC 296 series that supports the proper application of ADR and RID.

What the scope includes and excludes

• It applies to tanks used for the transport of dangerous goods.
• It provides additional terms and definitions to ADR and RID.
• It does not apply to carriage in bulk of dangerous goods.
• Informative annexes repeat some horizontal definitions and, in particular, definitions specific to portable tanks.
• A normative annex gives a schematic diagram of tank openings and closures according to the tank code.

From a general technical perspective, terminology standards establish a common professional vocabulary rather than test a product’s physical performance. Here, TS EN 14564 functions as a reference that helps users describe, classify, and discuss tank systems consistently across related dangerous goods transport documents.