EN 976-2:1997
(Main)Underground tanks of glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) - Horizontal cylindrical tanks for the non-pressure storage of liquid petroleum based fuels - Part 2: Transport, handling, storage and installation of single wall tanks
Underground tanks of glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) - Horizontal cylindrical tanks for the non-pressure storage of liquid petroleum based fuels - Part 2: Transport, handling, storage and installation of single wall tanks
This part 2 of this European standard EN 976 specifies the requirements for the transportation, site handling, storage and installation of horizontal, cylindrical single wall tanks made of glass reinforced thermosetting resins used for the underground non-pressure storage of liquid petroleum based fuels, complying with the requirement of EN 976-1.
Unterirdische Tanks aus textilglasverstärkten Kunststoffen (GFK) - Liegende zylindrische Tanks für die drucklose Lagerung von flüssigen Kraftstoffen auf Erdölbasis - Teil 2: Transport, Handhabung, Zwischenlagerung und Einbau einwandiger Tanks
Dieser Teil 2 der europäischen Norm EN 976 legt die Anforderungen beim Transport, bei der Handhabung auf der Baustelle, bei der Zwischenlagerung und dem Einbau von liegenden zylindrischen, einwandigen Tanks aus textilglasverstärkten Reaktionsharz-Formstoffen für die unterirdische, drucklose Lagerung von flüssigen Kraftstoffen auf Erdölbasis fest, die den Anforderungen der EN 976-1 entsprechen.
Réservoirs enterrés en plastiques renforcés de verre (PRV) - Réservoirs cylindriques horizontaux pour le stockage sans pression de carburants ou combustibles pétroliers liquides - Partie 2: Transport, manutention, stockage et installation de réservoirs à simple paroi
La présente norme européenne prescrit les prescriptions concernant le transport, la manutention, le stockage et l'installation de réservoirs horizontaux cylindriques à simple paroi en résines thermodurcissables renforcées de fibre de verre utilisés pour le stockage sans pression souterrain de carburants et combustibles pétroliers liquides conformes aux prescriptions de l'EN 976-1.
Podzemni rezervoarji iz armiranega poliestra - Horizontalni cilindrični rezervoarji za breztlačno shranjevanje utekočinjenih goriv na osnovi nafte - 2. del: Transport, rokovanje, shranjevanje in postavitev enoplaščnih rezervoarjev
General Information
Overview
EN 976-2:1997 (CEN) is the European standard that specifies requirements for the transport, site handling, storage and installation of horizontal, cylindrical single wall underground tanks made of glass‑reinforced plastics (GRP) for the non‑pressure storage of liquid petroleum‑based fuels. This part complements EN 976‑1 by addressing practical and safety aspects that apply once tanks leave the manufacturer and are moved, stored or installed on site.
Key Topics and Requirements
The standard focuses on practical measures to preserve tank integrity and ensure safe, compliant installation. Key topics include:
- Scope and applicability - horizontal cylindrical GRP single wall tanks for underground, non‑pressurized fuel storage, used together with EN 976‑1.
- Transport and handling - requirements to protect GRP tanks during loading, transit and unloading (e.g., securement, handling precautions to avoid mechanical damage).
- Site storage - guidance for temporary storage of tanks on site to prevent deformation, contamination or UV/weather damage.
- Installation practices - precautions for excavation, bedding and placement to maintain structural support and prevent stresses to the tank.
- Anchoring and restraint - considerations to minimize buoyancy and movement once installed (when applicable).
- Inspection and documentation - verification steps on site, marking, records and checks to confirm tanks meet EN 976‑1 design and manufacturing requirements before commissioning.
- Safety and environmental protection - measures to avoid spills, soil contamination and hazards during handling and installation.
(Note: EN 976‑2 sets procedural and preventive requirements; design and manufacturing details are covered by EN 976‑1 and other referenced standards.)
Applications
EN 976‑2 is intended for practical use in:
- Installation and commissioning of underground fuel tanks at petrol stations and fuel depots
- Logistics and storage operations handling GRP tanks prior to installation
- Site contractors and civil engineers responsible for excavation, bedding and backfilling
- Tank manufacturers supplying transport and installation instructions to customers
- Regulatory bodies, inspectors and certifiers assessing conformity with European installation practice
Who Should Use This Standard
- Tank manufacturers and suppliers (to provide compliant handling instructions)
- Installation contractors and site managers (to follow correct installation procedures)
- Forecourt operators and fuel distributors (to ensure safe on‑site storage and commissioning)
- Safety inspectors, environmental consultants and regulators (for compliance checks)
Related Standards
- EN 976‑1 - design and manufacture requirements for GRP underground tanks (see EN 976‑1 for structural and material specifications).
- Other CEN and national standards on underground storage, transport of hazardous materials, and site civil works may also apply.
Keywords: EN 976-2:1997, underground tanks, GRP, glass-reinforced plastics, horizontal cylindrical tanks, single wall tanks, non-pressure storage, petroleum fuels, transport handling storage installation, CEN.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2000
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]DEUH]WODþQRVKUDQMHYDQMHXWHNRþLQMHQLKJRULYQDRVQRYLQDIWHGHO 7UDQVSRUW
URNRYDQMHVKUDQMHYDQMHLQSRVWDYLWHYHQRSODãþQLKUH]HUYRDUMHY
Underground tanks of glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) - Horizontal cylindrical tanks for
the non-pressure storage of liquid petroleum based fuels - Part 2: Transport, handling,
storage and installation of single wall tanks
Unterirdische Tanks aus textilglasverstärkten Kunststoffen (GFK) - Liegende zylindrische
Tanks für die drucklose Lagerung von flüssigen Kraftstoffen auf Erdölbasis - Teil 2:
Transport, Handhabung, Zwischenlagerung und Einbau einwandiger Tanks
Réservoirs enterrés en plastiques renforcés de verre (PRV) - Réservoirs cylindriques
horizontaux pour le stockage sans pression de carburants ou combustibles pétroliers
liquides - Partie 2: Transport, manutention, stockage et installation de réservoirs a simple
paroi
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 976-2:1997
ICS:
23.020.10 1HSUHPLþQHSRVRGHLQ Stationary containers and
UH]HUYRDUML tanks
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
SIS
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2000
3RG]HPQLUH]HUYRDUMLL]DUPLUDQHJDSROLHVWUD+RUL]RQWDOQLFLOLQGULþQLUH]HUYRDUML
]DEUH]WODþQRVKUDQMHYDQMHXWHNRþLQMHQLKJRULYQDRVQRYLQDIWHGHO 7UDQVSRUW
URNRYDQMHVKUDQMHYDQMHLQSRVWDYLWHYHQRSODãþQLKUH]HUYRDUMHY
Underground tanks of glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) - Horizontal cylindrical tanks for
the non-pressure storage of liquid petroleum based fuels - Part 2: Transport, handling,
storage and installation of single wall tanks
Unterirdische Tanks aus textilglasverstärkten Kunststoffen (GFK) - Liegende zylindrische
Tanks für die drucklose Lagerung von flüssigen Kraftstoffen auf Erdölbasis - Teil 2:
Transport, Handhabung, Zwischenlagerung und Einbau einwandiger Tanks
Réservoirs enterrés en plastiques renforcés de verre (PRV) - Réservoirs cylindriques
horizontaux pour le stockage sans pression de carburants ou combustibles pétroliers
liquides - Partie 2: Transport, manutention, stockage et installation de réservoirs a simple
paroi
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 976-2:1997
ICS:
23.020.10 1HSUHPLþQHSRVRGHLQ Stationary containers and
UH]HUYRDUML tanks
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
SIS
...
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 976-2:1997 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Underground tanks of glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) - Horizontal cylindrical tanks for the non-pressure storage of liquid petroleum based fuels - Part 2: Transport, handling, storage and installation of single wall tanks". This standard covers: This part 2 of this European standard EN 976 specifies the requirements for the transportation, site handling, storage and installation of horizontal, cylindrical single wall tanks made of glass reinforced thermosetting resins used for the underground non-pressure storage of liquid petroleum based fuels, complying with the requirement of EN 976-1.
This part 2 of this European standard EN 976 specifies the requirements for the transportation, site handling, storage and installation of horizontal, cylindrical single wall tanks made of glass reinforced thermosetting resins used for the underground non-pressure storage of liquid petroleum based fuels, complying with the requirement of EN 976-1.
EN 976-2:1997 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.020.10 - Stationary containers and tanks. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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