SIST EN 13316:2003
(Main)Tanks for transport of dangerous goods - Service equipment for tanks - Pressure balanced footvalve
Tanks for transport of dangerous goods - Service equipment for tanks - Pressure balanced footvalve
This European Standard covers the pressure balanced footvalve for bottom loading and unloading and specifies the performance requirements, dimensions and tests necessary to verify the compliance of the equipment to this standard.
Tanks für die Beförderung gefährlicher Güter - Bedienungsausrüstung von Tanks - Druckausgeglichenes Bodenventil
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für druckausgeglichene Bodenventile, durch die Tanks von unten be- und entladen werden und legt Leistungsanforderungen, entscheidende Maße sowie Prüfungen fest, die erforderlich sind um nachzuweisen, daß die Ausrüstung der vorliegenden Norm entspricht.
Citernes de transport de matieres dangereuses - Equipement de service pour citernes - Clapet de fond a pression compensée
La présente Norme européenne s'applique aux clapets de fond à pression compensée destinés au chargement et au déchargement par le bas et spécifie les exigences de performance, les dimensions et les essais nécessaires pour vérifier la conformité du dispositif à la présente norme.
L'équipement spécifié dans la présente norme est adapté aux produits pétroliers liquides et autres matières dangereuses de la classe 3 de l'ADR - Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route - (liquides inflammables) dont la tension de vapeur ne dépasse pas 110 kPa à 50 °C (y compris l'essence) et qui n'appartiennent à aucune sous-classification des produits toxiques ou corrosifs.
Posode za prevoz nevarnih snovi - Obratovalna oprema za posode - Tlačno izravnan spodnji ventil
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Nov-2003
- Technical Committee
- TLP - Pressure vessels
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Dec-2003
- Due Date
- 01-Dec-2003
- Completion Date
- 01-Dec-2003
- Directive
- Not Harmonized94/55/EC - Transport of dangerous goods by road
Not Harmonized96/49/EC - Transport of dangerous goods by rail
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
SIST EN 13316:2003 establishes European requirements for pressure balanced footvalves used as service equipment in tanks for the transport of dangerous goods. This standard defines the performance requirements, essential dimensions, and testing methods required to ensure the safety, reliability, and compliance of these footvalves, focusing specifically on bottom loading and unloading operations. The standard is integral for manufacturers, operators, and inspectors involved with road tankers or tanks carrying flammable liquids, particularly those with vapour pressures up to 110 kPa at 50°C, as classified under ADR – the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road.
Key Topics
- Purpose of Pressure Balanced Footvalves:
These valves, often known as emergency or internal security valves, act as primary containment devices to hold hazardous content within the tank compartment except when externally actuated for transfer activities. - Performance Requirements:
The standard mandates pressure ratings (minimum working pressure of 500 kPa), safe and secure closure, visible actuation status, and suitability for specified temperature ranges (standard: -20°C to 50°C, extendable as needed). - Design and Mounting:
- Compatibility with DN100 nominal bore pipes
- Standardized mounting flange and run-off flange designs
- Prevention of unwanted opening due to accidental impacts
- Break-away Security:
The valve is engineered so that, in the event of major external impact, the external housing separates while the internal sealing mechanism remains intact, thereby preventing spillage. - Testing and Quality Assurance:
Comprehensive production and type tests (shell tightness, seat tightness, mechanical endurance, break-away tests), following referenced procedures and criteria. - Marking and Documentation:
Mandatory permanent marking for traceability and identification, along with complete installation, operating, and maintenance instructions.
Applications
Pressure balanced footvalves standardized by SIST EN 13316:2003 are critical in the safe road transport of dangerous goods, specifically flammable liquids such as petroleum products and chemicals. Their use is fundamental in:
- Road Tankers Carrying Dangerous Goods
Ensuring controlled loading and unloading from the bottom of tank vehicles, preventing accidental release of hazardous cargo. - Tanker Compartmentalization
Safeguarding individual tank compartments, allowing safe transfer only when intended and preventing flow during emergencies. - Enhanced Safety Systems
Facilitating rapid and secure shut-off in case of hose failure, accidental separation, or collision, reducing environmental and safety risks. - Compliance with ADR and Other Transport Regulations
Supporting adherence to European legal requirements for the carriage of Class 3 dangerous substances.
Manufacturers, fleet operators, and maintenance personnel in the dangerous goods logistics sector rely on compliance with this standard to guarantee performance and mitigate accident consequences.
Related Standards
SIST EN 13316:2003 is part of a harmonized group of European Standards covering tanks and their service equipment for the transport of dangerous goods. Relevant, related standards include:
- EN 13081: Vapour collection adaptor and coupler for tanks
- EN 13082: Vapour transfer valves for tanks
- EN 13083: Adaptors for bottom loading/unloading
- EN 13308: Non-pressure balanced footvalve
- EN 13314: Fill hole covers
- EN 13315: Gravity discharge coupler
- EN 13317: Manhole cover assemblies
- prEN 12266-1 & EN 12266-2: Industrial valves - Testing procedures
- ISO 2859-1: Sampling procedures for inspection
These standards collectively support safe tank equipment design, construction, and maintenance, underpinning compliance with international regulations for dangerous goods transport.
Keywords: pressure balanced footvalve, tanks for dangerous goods, ADR compliance, tanker safety, valve testing, EN 13316, pressure valve standard, transport of flammable liquids.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 13316:2003 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Tanks for transport of dangerous goods - Service equipment for tanks - Pressure balanced footvalve". This standard covers: This European Standard covers the pressure balanced footvalve for bottom loading and unloading and specifies the performance requirements, dimensions and tests necessary to verify the compliance of the equipment to this standard.
This European Standard covers the pressure balanced footvalve for bottom loading and unloading and specifies the performance requirements, dimensions and tests necessary to verify the compliance of the equipment to this standard.
SIST EN 13316:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.300 - Protection against dangerous goods; 23.020.20 - Vessels and containers mounted on vehicles; 23.060.20 - Ball and plug valves. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 13316:2003 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 196-1:1995, SIST EN 12266-1:2003, SIST EN 12266-2:2003, SIST EN 12312-5:2021+A1:2025, SIST EN 16257:2012, SIST EN 12312-5:2021, SIST EN 15208:2014, SIST EN 15208:2007. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 13316:2003 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 94/55/EC, 96/49/EC, 96/86/EC, 96/87/EC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.7ODþQRTanks für die Beförderung gefährlicher Güter - Bedienungsausrüstung von Tanks - Druckausgeglichenes BodenventilCiternes de transport de matieres dangereuses - Equipement de service pour citernes - Clapet de fond a pression compenséeTanks for transport of dangerous goods - Service equipment for tanks - Pressure balanced footvalve23.060.20Zapirni ventili (kroglasti in pipe)Ball and plug valves23.020.20Posode in vsebniki, montirani na vozilaVessels and containers mounted on vehicles13.300Varstvo pred nevarnimi izdelkiProtection against dangerous goodsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13316:2002SIST EN 13316:2003en01-december-2003SIST EN 13316:2003SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13316November 2002ICS 13.300; 23.020.20; 23.060.20English versionTanks for transport of dangerous goods - Service equipment fortanks - Pressure balanced footvalveCiternes de transport de matières dangereuses -Equipement de service pour citernes - Clapet de fond àpression compenséeTanks für die Beförderung gefährlicher Güter -Bedienungsausrüstung von Tanks - DruckausgeglichenesBodenventilThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 31 August 2002.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2002 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13316:2002 ESIST EN 13316:2003
Footvalve to tank mounting flange dimensions.12Annex B (normative)
Footvalve run-off flange dimensions.13Annex C (normative)
Footvalve run-off flange dimensions (square).14Annex D (normative)
Break-away test positions.15Annex E (informative)
Break-away test apparatus.16SIST EN 13316:2003
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