Division Fuel container and fuel system

The maximum fuel capacity of the appliance shall be limited according to the risk of fire and explosion.

The standard shall require that all tests are carried out with the fuel tank filled to the capacity that is potentially most dangerous in that particular situation.

The fuel container shall be constructed so as to prevent any leakage. Spillage or overfilling shall not compromise the safety of the appliance.

The fuel system, including any seals, shall have sufficient mechanical strength to withstand the strains caused by expected normal usage. It shall have sufficient resistance to corrosion to withstand the long-term effects of exposure to the fuel used. The design of the burner shall prevent corrosion occurring.