Tanks for the transport of dangerous goods – Authorisation for use

To use a tank for transporting dangerous goods, it is mandatory to apply for authorisation for use through the Portuguese Institute for Quality (IPQ) portal.

Service channels

Who must apply for authorisation?

The tank owner (individual or legal entity) must request authorisation to use a tank for transporting dangerous goods.

Procedure and requirements

Time of issue/decision

The validity of the authorisation varies depending on the type of tank and as defined in Chapter 6 of the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR).

The date of the next inspection is indicated on the inspection report.

How much

Applying for authorisation to use a tank for transporting dangerous goods is free of charge.

However, there are costs for inspection of the tank and issuance of the ADR certificate. Check with the inspection body and the IMT.

Obligations

The carrier or user of the tank is responsible for checking the date of the next inspection, as indicated on the inspection report and on the plate affixed to the tank.

Before that date, you must apply for renewal of the authorisation on the IPQ services portal.

Additional Data

‘Pi’ marking

The ‘Pi’ marking identifies transportable pressure equipment (such as tanks) that complies with the European safety standards set forth in European Directive 2010/35/EU.

This marking confirms that the tank has been approved by a notified body and may be used in any Member State of the European Union.

The ‘Pi’ marking is engraved on the identification plate affixed to the tank, along with other mandatory information, such as:

  • the tank serial number
  • the maximum service pressure
  • the date of the last inspection
  • the symbol of the notified body that approved the equipment

Legislation, refusals, contests, claims

Legislation

Decree-Law No 41-A/2010 of 29 April, as amended, governing the land, road and rail transport of dangerous goods and transposing Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 September into national law

Order No 8215/2013 of 11 June setting the fees to be charged for approvals, authorisations and other administrative acts relating to the technical conditions of tanks

European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)

European Directive 2010/35/EU on transportable pressure equipment and repealing Council Directives 76/767/EEC, 84/525/EEC, 84/526/EEC, 84/527/EEC and 1999/36/EC

Competent Entity

Instituto Português da Qualidade