Common use of Fuel Tanks Clause in Contracts

Fuel Tanks. 5.5.3.1. All of the vehicle's fuel tanks shall be securely fixed and so situated as to be protected by the structure of the vehicle in the event of a frontal or rear collision. No part of a fuel tank shall be less than 60 cm from the front and less than 30 cm from the rear of the vehicle unless the vehicle has successfully complied with the frontal-impact and the rear-end impact requirement of Regulation No. 34; there shall be no protruding parts, sharp edges, etc., near the tanks. 5.5.3.2. No part of a fuel tank shall project beyond the overall width of the bodywork. 5.5.3.3. Fuel tanks must be made so as to be corrosion resistant. 5.5.3.4. Any excess pressure or any pressure exceeding the working pressure shall be automatically compensated by suitable devices (vents, safety valves, etc.). The vents shall be designed in such a way as to prevent any fire risks. 5.5.3.5. All tanks shall be subjected to a hydraulic internal-pressure test, which shall be carried out on an isolated unit complete with standard filler-pipe, filler-neck and cap. The tank shall be completely filled with water. After all communication with the outside has been cut off, the pressure shall be gradually increased, through the pipe connection through which fuel is fed to the engine, to a relative pressure which is double the service pressure, but not less than 0.3 bar, which shall be maintained for one minute. During this time the tank shell shall not crack or leak; it may, however, be permanently distorted.

Fuel Tanks. 5.5.3.1. All of the vehicle's fuel tanks shall be securely fixed and so situated as to be protected by the structure of the vehicle in the event of a frontal or rear collision. No part of a fuel tank shall be less than 60 cm from the front and less than 30 cm from the rear of the vehicle unless the vehicle has successfully complied with the frontal-frontal- impact and the rear-end impact requirement of Regulation No. 34; there shall be no protruding parts, sharp edges, etc., near the tanks. 5.5.3.2. No part of a fuel tank shall project beyond the overall width of the bodywork. 5.5.3.3. Fuel tanks must be made so as to be corrosion resistant. 5.5.3.4. Any excess pressure or any pressure exceeding the working pressure shall be automatically compensated by suitable devices (vents, safety valves, etc.). The vents shall be designed in such a way as to prevent any fire risks. 5.5.3.5. All tanks shall be subjected to a hydraulic internal-pressure test, which shall be carried out on an isolated unit complete with standard filler-pipe, filler-neck and cap. The tank shall be completely filled with water. After all communication with the outside has been cut off, the pressure shall be gradually increased, through the pipe connection through which fuel is fed to the engine, to a relative pressure which is double the service pressure, but not less than 0.3 bar, which shall be maintained for one minute. During this time the tank shell shall not crack or leak; it may, however, be permanently distorted.