EUROPEAN STANDARD EN ISO 10088

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM May 2001

ICS 47.080

English version

Small craft - Permanently installed fuel systems and fixed fuel

tanks (ISO 10088:2001)

Petits navires - Installations à combustible installées à Kleine Wasserfahrzeuge - Fest eingebaute

demeure et réservoirs fixes correspondants (ISO Kraftstoffsysteme und -tanks (ISO 10088:2001)
10088:2001)

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1 May 2001.

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Foreword

The text of the International Standard ISO 10088:2001 has been prepared by Technical Committee
ISO/TC 188 "Small craft" in collaboration with CMC.

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2001, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2001.

This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU
Directive(s).

For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZB, which is an integral part of this
standard.

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands,
Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Endorsement notice

The text of the International Standard ISO 10088:2001 was approved by CEN as a European Standard
without any modification.

NOTE: Normative references to International Standards are listed in annex ZA (normative).

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Annex ZA (normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their relevant European publications

This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications.
These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications
apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated
references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments).

NOTE Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod.), the
relevant EN/HD applies.

Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

ISO 7840 1994 Small craft — Fire resistant fuel hoses EN ISO 7840 1995

ISO 8469 1994 Small craft — Non-fire-resistant fuel hoses EN ISO 8469 1995

ISO 8846 1990 Small craft — Electrical devices — Protection EN 28846 1993
against ignition of surrounding flammable gases

ISO 10133 2000 Small craft — Electrical systems — Extra low- EN ISO 10133 2000
voltage d.c. installations

ISO 11105 1997 Small craft — Ventilation of petrol engine and /or EN ISO 11105 1997
petrol tank compartments

ISO 13297 2000 Small craft — Electrical systems — Alternating EN ISO 13297 2000
current installations
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Annex ZB (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or other provisions of
EU Directives

This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association and supports essential requirements of EU
Directive 94/25/EC.

WARNING: Other requirements and other EU Directive may be applicable to the product(s) falling
within the scope of this standard.

The following clauses of this standard, as detailed in Table ZB.1, are likely to support requirements of
Directive 94/25/EC.

Compliance with the clauses of this standard provides one means of conforming with the specific
essential requirements of the Directive concerned and associated EFTA regulations.

Table ZB.1 - Correspondence between this European Standard and EU Directives

Clauses/sub-clauses of this Corresponding annexes/ Comments

European Standard paragraphs of Directive 94/25/EC
5.1.1 of annex I, Inboard Engine
All Clauses 5.2 of annex I, Fuel system
5.6.1 of annex I, Fire Protection,
General
Annex II, Components, 4, Fuel
tanks and fuel hoses
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 10088

Second edition
2001-05-01

Small craft — Permanently installed fuel

systems and fixed fuel tanks
Petits navires — Installations à combustible installées à demeure et
réservoirs fixes correspondants

Reference number
ISO 10088:2001(E)

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Contents Page

Foreword.....................................................................................................................................................................iv
1 Scope ..............................................................................................................................................................1
2 Normative references ....................................................................................................................................1
3 Terms and definitions ...................................................................................................................................1
4 General requirements....................................................................................................................................3
5 Fuel tanks .......................................................................................................................................................4
6 Fuel pipes, hoses, connections and accessories ......................................................................................5
Annex A (normative) Pressure testing......................................................................................................................9
Annex B (normative) Fire resistance testing..........................................................................................................10
Annex C (normative) Fuel tank material, design and marking .............................................................................12
Bibliography ..............................................................................................................................................................14

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Foreword
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patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

International Standard ISO 10088 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 188, Small craft.

This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 10088:1992), of which it constitutes a technical
revision.

Annexes A, B and C form a normative part of this International Standard.

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Small craft — Permanently installed fuel systems and fixed fuel

tanks

1 Scope
This International Standard specifies the requirements for the design, materials, construction, installation and
testing of permanently installed fuel systems and fixed fuel tanks for internal combustion engines.

It applies to all parts of permanently installed diesel and petrol fuel systems and fixed fuel tanks, from the fuel filling
opening to the point of connection with the propulsion or auxiliary engine on inboard- and outboard-powered small
craft of up to 24 m hull length.

2 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of
this International Standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these
publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to
investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For
undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. Members of ISO and IEC
maintain registers of currently valid International Standards.

ISO 1817:1999, Rubber, vulcanized — Determination of the effect of liquids

ISO 7840:1994, Small craft — Fire-resistant fuel hoses

ISO 8469:1994, Small craft — Non-fire-resistant fuel hoses

ISO 8846:1990, Small craft — Electrical devices — Protection against ignition of surrounding flammable gases

ISO 10133:2000, Small craft — Electrical systems — Extra-low-voltage d. c. installations

ISO 11105:1997, Small craft — Ventilation of petrol engine and/or petrol tank compartments

ISO 11192:—1), Small craft — Graphical symbols

ISO 13297:2000, Small craft — Electrical systems — Alternating current installations

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this International Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.

3.1
accessible
capable of being reached for inspection, removal or maintenance without removal of permanent craft structure

1) To be published.

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NOTE Hatches are not regarded as permanent craft structures in this sense, even if tools such as wrenches or screwdrivers
are needed to open them. Hatches for inspection or maintenance of fuel tanks may be covered by uncut carpet, provided that all
tank fittings can be inspected and maintained through other openings.

3.2
readily accessible
capable of being reached for operation, inspection or maintenance without removal of any craft structure or use of
any tools or removal of any item of portable equipment stowed in places intended for storage of portable equipment
such as lockers, drawers or shelves

3.3
permanently installed
securely fastened so that tools need to be used for removal

3.4
anti-siphon valve
demand valve which can be opened only by fuel pump suction to withdraw fuel from the tank and which will remain
closed when the fuel pump is not operating, preventing siphon action created by a break or leakage at any point in
the fuel distribution system

3.5
static floating position
attitude in which a craft floats in calm water, with each fuel tank filled to its rated capacity, but with no person or
item of portable equipment on board, with other tanks such as water and holding tanks being empty and
permanently installed equipment supplied by the craftbuilder in its proper place

3.6
petrol
hydrocarbon fuel, or blends thereof, which is liquid at atmospheric pressure and is used in spark ignition engines

3.7
diesel
hydrocarbon fuel, or blends thereof, which is liquid at atmospheric pressure and is used in compression ignition
engines

3.8
spud
term used to describe any rigid pipe or spigot used for the connection of pipes and hoses to tanks or components
i.e. filters and pumps

3.9
swaged sleeve
permanently attached fuel hose end fitting obtained by applying even compression to a metal sleeve or ferrule,
sufficient to make the inner lining of the hose take up the shape of the insert and create a pressure seal

See Figure 1.

Key
1 Hose
2 Sleeve

Figure 1 — Permanently attached end fitting

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3.10
sleeve and threaded insert
permanently attached fuel hose end fitting made by screwing an insert sleeve with threads into the hose and
applying even compression to a metal sleeve or ring to secure the hose in place

NOTE This type of connection can be made with the sleeve placed on the outside of the hose and then screwing the
threaded insert into the inner lining

4 General requirements

4.1 Materials and design

4.1.1 Individual components of the system, and the system as a whole, shall be designed to withstand the
combined conditions of pressure, vibration, shocks, corrosion and movement encountered under normal operating
conditions and storage.

4.1.2 Each component of the system, and the system as a whole, shall be capable of operation within an
ambient temperature range of – 10 °C to + 80 °C, without failure or leakage, and be capable of being stored without
operation within an ambient temperature range of – 30 °C to + 80 °C, without failure or leakage.

4.1.3 All materials used in fuel systems shall be resistant to deterioration by its designated fuel and to other
liquids or compounds with which it may come into contact under normal operating conditions, e.g. grease,
lubricating oil, bilge solvents and sea water.

4.1.4 Metal pipes, welded to the tank, shall be designed and installed so that bending moments at the tank
connection are avoided.

4.1.5 Electrical devices located in compartments with petrol tanks or petrol fuel system connections or joints shall
be ignition protected in accordance with ISO 8846.

4.1.6 The only outlets for drawing fuel from the fuel system shall be:

¾ plugs in petrol filter bowls intended solely for the purpose of servicing the filter;

¾ plugs or valves in diesel filter bowls intended solely for the purpose of servicing the filter;

¾ drain valves and other fittings in diesel fuel tanks as specified in C.2.2 and C.2.4.

4.1.7 In any petrol fuel filling system' each metal fuel tank and metal or metal-plated component which may come
into contact with fuel shall be grounded to earth with a maximum resistance of 10 9.

Grounding wires shall not be clamped between a hose and its pipe or spud.

4.1.8 Each tank shall be provided with a means to determine fuel level or quantity. If sounding pipes are
provided, they shall meet the requirements of 6.1.6 and 6.1.8.

Sight gauges shall only be used in diesel tanks and shall be fitted with automatic shut-off valves according to C.2.5.

4.2 Testing

4.2.1 After installation, the fuel system shall pass the pressure test as specified in annex A.

4.2.2 All components in the engine compartment between the engine and the tank, (e.g. filters, water separators,
etc.) shall individually, or as installed in the craft, be capable of withstanding a 2,5 min fire test as described in
annex B or ISO 7840:1994, annex A.

Fasteners supporting metal fuel lines constitute an exception to this requirement.

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4.2.3 Non-metallic petrol tanks shall be tested in accordance with the fire-resistance test specified in annex B.

4.3 Installation

4.3.1 The fuel system shall be permanently installed. All component parts, except small connectors and fittings
and short sections of flexible hoses, shall be independently supported.

4.3.2 All valves and other components intended to be operated or observed during normal operation of the craft,
or for emergency purposes, shall be readily accessible.

All other components of the system shall be accessible. Tanks need not be accessible for removal.

4.3.3 Copper-base alloy fittings may be used for aluminium tanks if protected by a galvanic barrier to reduce
galvanic corrosion. Any component between the fitting and tank providing a galvanic barrier may be fitted.

4.3.4 Petrol engine compartments and petrol tank compartments shall have ventilation and ignition protection in
accordance with ISO 11105 and ISO 8846.

4.3.5 The clearance between a petrol fuel tank and a combustion engine shall not be less than 100 mm.

4.3.6 The clearance between dry exhaust components and a petrol tank shall not be less than 250 mm, unless
an equivalent thermal barrier is provided.

4.3.7 Fuel system electrical components shall be installed in accordance with ISO 10133 and ISO 13297.

4.3.8 Fuel tanks and components of petrol fuel systems shall not be installed directly above batteries unless the
batteries are protected against the effects of fuel leakage.

5 Fuel tanks

5.1 Materials, design and marking

Materials, design and marking shall be in accordance with annex C.

5.2 Testing

5.2.1 Each tank shall be pressure-tested in accordance with annex A.

5.2.2 Non-metallic petrol tanks shall pass the fire-resistance test in accordance with annex B.

5.3 Installation

5.3.1 Fuel tanks shall be permanently installed in such a manner that they do not support decks, bulkheads or
other craft structures, unless they are designed for the purpose.

5.3.2 Petrol tanks shall not be integral with the hull.

5.3.3 Each metallic tank shall be installed to allow drainage from each tank surface when the craft is in its static
flotation position.

Metallic fuel tanks, installed above horizontal surfaces, shall, when full of fuel, be separated from the surfaces by at
least 5 mm and the surfaces shall not trap water.

5.3.4 Fuel tanks shall not be mounted on inboard engines.

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5.3.5 Fuel tanks shall be installed in a manner that allows inspection and maintenance of fittings, hoses
connections, etc. The markings listed in C.3 shall be visible during inspection.

5.3.6 Supports, chocks or hangers shall be separated from the surface of metal tanks by a non-metallic, non-
hygroscopic, non-abrasive material unless welded to the tank.

5.3.7 Metallic tanks other than diesel tanks integral with the hull shall be installed with the tank bottom no less
than 25 mm above the top of the bilge pump inlet or the bilge pump automatic float switch.

5.3.8 Foam shall not be the sole means used to secure tanks in place. Where foam is in contact with the tank,
due care should be taken to avoid corrosion.

6 Fuel pipes, hoses, connections and accessories

6.1 Fuel filling lines

6.1.1 The minimum inside diameter of the fill pipe system shall be 31,5 mm and the minimum inside diameter of
fuel filling hoses shall be 38 mm.

6.1.2 Fuel filling hoses located in the engine compartment shall be fire resistant, of type A1 or A2 in accordance
with ISO 7840. Other fuel fill hoses shall be of either type A1 or A2 in accordance with ISO 7840, or of type B1 or
B2 in accordance with ISO 8469.

6.1.3 Each petrol tank shall have a separate fuel filling system.

6.1.4 Fuel filling lines shall be self-draining to the tank when the craft is in its static floating position.

6.1.5 Fuel filling lines shall run as directly as practicable, preferably in a straight line from the deck plate or
equivalent filling point to the spud of the tank.

6.1.6 The fuel filling point shall be so located and arranged that no overflowing fuel can enter the craft when it is
in its static floating position.

The following constitute exceptions to this requirement:

¾ open outboard craft without accommodation spaces and other enclosed spaces and with a continuous floor
that is liquid-tight to the hull interior and bilge compartments containing electrical components or batteries; or

¾ diesel engine powered craft, provided that the fuel filling and vent openings are above a continuous floor that is
liquid-tight to the hull interior and bilge compartments containing engines, electrical components, batteries, etc.
and the floor is above the fully loaded waterline and drains overboard naturally.

6.1.7 The fuel filling system shall be designed to avoid blowback of fuel through the fill fitting when filling at a rate
of 30 l/min, at between 1/4 and 3/4 full of the tank capacity. For fuel tanks of 100 litres capacity or less, the fill rate
may be reduced to 20 l/min.

6.1.8 The fuel filling point shall not be located within or vertically above a 400 mm horizontal radius of any
ventilation opening, except where the craft’s coaming, superstructure or hull creates a barrier to prevent fuel vapour
entering the craft.

6.1.9 The fuel filling point shall be marked with “petrol” or “diesel” or a symbol as described in ISO 11192 to
identify the type of fuel that shall be used.

6.2 Vent lines

6.2.1 Each fuel tank shall have a separate vent line.

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6.2.2 Vent hoses located in the engine compartment shall be fire-resistant, of type A1 or A2 in accordance with
ISO 7840. Other vent hoses shall be of either type A1 or A2 in accordance with ISO 7840, or type B1 or B2 in
accordance with ISO 8469.

6.2.3 The cross-sectional area of any vent component shall not be less than 95 mm2.

6.2.4 Vent lines shall not have valves other than those that permit free flow of air and prevent flow of liquid (fluid)
both in and out of the tank.

6.2.5 Vent lines shall be self-draining when the craft is in its static floating position.

6.2.6 The vent-line termination shall be not less than 400 mm from any ventilation opening through which fuel
vapour may enter the craft.

6.2.7 The vent-line shall be arranged to minimize intake of water without restricting the release of vapour or
intake of air and shall not allow fuel or vapour overflow to enter the craft.

6.2.8 The vent-line termination or a gooseneck in the vent-line routing shall be arranged at sufficient height to
prevent spillage of fuel through the vent line during filling and entry of water under normal operating conditions of
the craft.

On monohull sailing craft, the vent line shall be arranged to minimize the risk of fuel spillage or entry of water
through the vent when sailing at an angle of 30°.

6.2.9 The vent lines on all fuel installations shall incorporate a flame arrester device, that fulfils the requirements
in 6.1.7 or 6.2.3.

6.3 Fuel distribution lines and fuel return lines

6.3.1 Metal fuel distribution and return lines shall be made of seamless annealed copper or copper nickel or
equivalent metal with a nominal wall thickness of at least 0,8 mm. Aluminium lines are acceptable for diesel fuel.

6.3.2 Rigid fuel distribution and return lines shall be connected to the engine by a flexible hose section. Support
shall be provided within 100 mm from the connection to the metal supply line on the rigid side of the connection.

6.3.3 Connections between rigid fuel distribution or return lines shall be made with efficient screwed,
compression, cone, brazed or flanged joints.

6.3.4 Flexible fuel distribution and return hoses shall be used where relative movement of the craft structures
supporting the fuel lines would be anticipated during normal operating conditions.

6.3.5 Flexible fuel distribution and return hoses shall be accessible for inspection and maintenance.

6.3.6 All petrol distribution and return hoses shall be fire-resistant, type A1 hoses in accordance with ISO 7840,
except for outboard powered craft, where fuel hoses are in the open air and where spillage drains are overboard,
which shall use type B1 or B2 hoses in accordance with ISO 8469 or A1 or A2 hoses in accordance with ISO 7840.

6.3.7 All diesel fuel distribution and return hoses shall be fire-resistant, type A1 or A2 hoses in accordance with
ISO 7840.

6.3.8 Fuel distribution and return lines shall be properly supported and secured to the craft structure above bilge
water level unless specifically designed for immersion or protected from the effects of immersion.

6.3.9 There shall be no joints in fuel distribution and return pipes or hoses other than those required to connect
required fuel-line components e.g. filters, bulkhead connections, etc.

6.3.10 Fuel distribution lines to petrol engine(s) shall be designed or installed to prevent fuel siphoning out of the
tank following a failure in the system. The following examples illustrate how this may be achieved:

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¾ routing all parts of fuel lines, from which an assumed leakage can enter the craft, above the level of the tank
top when the craft is in its static floating position, including fuel-containing parts on the engine; or

¾ fitting an anti-siphon valve (3.4) at the tank fittings with a rated siphon-protection head greater than that
required to avoid the siphon effect; or

¾ fitting a manual shut-off valve in a position that is self-draining from the valve to the tank; this valve shall be
capable of being closed from an indicated accessible location outside the engine compartment; or

¾ fitting an electrically operated valve at the tank withdrawal fitting which is activated to open only when the
engine is running or the starting device is operated. A momentary override type is acceptable for starting. If
electrically operated valves are used, they shall be equipped with a manual emergency operating or
by-passing device.

6.3.11 Fuel distribution lines to diesel engines shall either

¾ meet 6.3.10, or

¾ be fitted with a manual shut-off valve. This valve shall be capable of being closed from an indicated accessible
location outside the engine compartment. If electrically operated valves are used, they shall be equipped with a
manual emergency operating or by-passing device.

6.3.12 Divert valves in diesel return lines shall ensure that the return line flow is not restricted.

6.4 Hose fittings and hose clamping

6.4.1 Fuel hoses shall be secured to the pipe, spud or fitting by metal hose clamps or be equipped with
permanently attached end fittings such as a swaged sleeve or a sleeve and threaded insert.

6.4.2 Pipes, spuds or other fittings for hose connection with hose clamps shall have a bead, flare, series of
annular grooves or serrations.

The fuel tank spud constitutes an exception to this requirement.

Continuous helical threading, knurls or grooves which can provide a path for fuel leakage shall not be used.

6.4.3 Spuds or other fittings for hose connection with hose clamps shall have a nominal outer diameter which is
the same as the nominal inner diameter of the hose, preferably chosen from a series of preferred numbers, e.g.
3,2; 4; 5; 6,3; 8; 10; 12,5; 16; 20; 25; 31,5; 40; 50; 63, see [1] in the bibliography.

6.4.4 Hose connection designed for a clamp connection shall have a spud of at least 25 mm long.

6.4.5 Hose connections having a nominal diameter of more than 25 mm shall have two hose clamps. The spud
shall be at least 35 mm long, to provide space for the clamps.

6.4.6 Spuds intended for hose connection shall be free from sharp edges that could cut or abrade the hose.

6.4.7 Hose clamps shall be made of stainless steel CrNi 18-8, or equivalent, and be reusable. Clamps depending
solely on spring tension shall not be used.

The nominal clamp band width shall be at least 8 mm for nominal outside hose diameters up to and including
25 mm and at least 10 mm for bigger hoses.

Clamps shall be of the correct size and shall be fitted according to the clamp manufacturer's requirements.

6.4.8 Clamps shall be installed to fit directly on the hose and shall not overlap each other.

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Clamps shall be installed behind the bead, if any, or fully on the serrations on spuds at least one clamp width from
the end of the hose.

6.5 Valves

6.5.1 Manually operated valves shall be designed with positive stops in the open and closed positions or shall
clearly indicate their open and closed positions.

6.5.2 The integrity and tightness of a valve shall not depend solely on spring tension.

6.5.3 Threaded valve housing covers that can be exposed to an opening torque when the valve is operated shall
be secured against unintentional opening by a device that can be reused.

6.6 Fuel filters

6.6.1 Petrol fuel systems shall be equipped with a fuel filter which may be fitted on the engine.

6.6.2 Diesel fuel systems shall be equipped with at least one fuel filter and one water separator. The two
functions may be combined in one unit.

6.6.3 Each filter shall be independently supported on the engine or craft structure.

6.6.4 All components, e.g. filters, pumps and water separators tested for fire resistance in accordance with
annex B, shall be labelled or marked with

¾ a reference to this International Standard, i.e. ISO 10088;

¾ the manufacturer’s name or trademark;

¾ fuel or fuels for which the component is suitable.

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Annex A
(normative)

Pressure testing

WARNING — Care shall be taken not to exceed the test pressure. Do not use solutions containing
ammonia.

A.1 Components test

A.1.1 When testing a separate component of a fuel system, the test pressure shall be equal to the greater of the
following two values: 20 kPa or 1,5 times the highest hydrostatic pressure to which the component may be
subjected in service.

A.1.2 When testing a separate component containing non-metallic parts in contact with fuel or fuel vapour, the
component shall be filled with test liquid C in accordance with ISO 1817 and stored for at least 28 days at an
ambient temperature of not less than + 21 °C.

A.1.3 Pressure testing shall be performed immediately after emptying the component. Individual or assembled
components, and individual tanks shall be pressure-tested and any leakage detected either by submerging in water
or by using a leak detecting solution.

A.1.4 A component shall not show any leakage during pressure testing for 5 min.

A.2 Systems test

A.2.1 When testing a complete fuel system as installed in the craft, the test pressure shall be 20 kPa. For
complete systems as a whole, the pressure drop method shall be used. The time during which the system is
exposed to the pressure shall be equal to the greater of the following two values: 1,5 s per litre of tank capacity or
5 min, up to a maximum of 30 min.

During this test, fuel-fill deck plates and vent-line through-hull fittings may be replaced by plugs. The fuel
connection at the fuel feed pump of the engine shall be disconnected and sealed. Anti-siphon valves and other fuel
valves shall be open.

A.2.2 A component or fuel system shall not show any leakage during pressure testing for 5 min.

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Annex B
(normative)

Fire-resistance testing

WARNING — Large flames and burning waste fuel may occur during leakage. Therefore, the test shall be
performed in a non-combustible environment and with personnel equipped with protective and firefighting
equipment.

B.1 General
B.1.1 A representative sample of a non-metallic petrol tank shall be tested as installed or according to the test
specified in B.4.

B.1.2 Fuel system components that are small enough, such as fuel valves, shall be tested as described in
ISO 7840:1994, annex A with the lower part mounted 250 mm above the surface of liquid in a pan of which the
sides extend beyond the component by 150 mm.

B.1.3 The component to be tested shall be a complete assembly and include all accessories intended to be
attached directly to the component.

B.2 As-installed fire test for fuel tanks

B.2.1 Install a representative sample of the tank to be tested in an actual or simulated hull section of sufficient
size to simulate fire conditions aboard the craft.

B.2.2 A tank intended for use in a series of craft of similar size and design may be tested in one hull section only
provided that the chosen hull section gives the most severe fire exposure to the component of the hull sections in
the series.

B.2.3 Use the test method described in B.3.

B.3 Test method

B.3.1 The area in which the test is to be conducted shall be free from draughts but shall have provision for a free
inflow of air during the test.

B.3.2 Perform a pressure test according to annex A. The tank to be tested shall show no leakage. Release the
test pressure.

B.3.3 Tanks which are not required to be tested for fire resistance may be left outside the test setup. If this is
done, open connections in the fuel system may be equipped with hoses or pipes with open ends outside the fire
area.

B.3.4 Fill the tank to be tested to 25 % of its rated capacity with petrol.

B.3.5 Pour commercial heptane into all crevices and liquid traps beneath the tank and into all crevices within a
75 mm horizontal distance from a vertical projection of the outmost parts of the tank.

B.3.6 Ignite the heptane in the simulated hull section and allow it to burn for a continuous period of 2,5 min.

B.3.7 At the end of the 2,5 min test period, extinguish any continued burning.

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B.3.8 Examine the sample tank for leakage. Drain the tank. Pressure-test the tank with a slowly increased air or
inert gas pressure up to 2 kPa.

The tank shall show no evidence of leakage when pressurized for 5 min.

B.4 Alternative fire test for fuel tanks

B.4.1 The area in which the test is to be conducted shall be free from draughts but shall allow a free inflow of air
during the test.

B.4.2 Perform a pressure test according to A.1. The tank to be tested shall not show any leakage. Release the
test pressure.

B.4.3 Centre, position and fasten the tank, with the fasteners used in craft, vertically 75 mm above the surface of
liquid in a pan of which the sides extend 150 mm beyond the vertical sides of the tank to be tested.

The pan shall accommodate enough commercial heptane to burn continuously for at least 2,5 min.

B.4.4 Fill the tank to be tested to 25 % of its rated capacity with petrol.

All openings shall be capped or plugged, except for fuel tank ventilation that shall be extended without straps,
outside the areas of fire-resistance testing.

B.4.5 Ignite the commercial heptane in the pan and allow it to burn for a continuous period of 2,5 min.

B.4.6 At the end of the 2,5 min test period, extinguish any continued burning.

B.4.7 Examine the sample tank for leakage. Drain the tank. Pressure-test the tanks with a slowly increased air or
inert gas pressure up to 2 kPa.

The tank shall show no evidence of leakage when checked with methods other than the pressure-drop method
(see A.1.3).

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Annex C
(normative)

Fuel tank material, design and marking

C.1 Materials
Table C.1 specifies minimum material thicknesses for metallic tanks required to ensure corrosion resistance. Other
materials, including non-metallic materials demonstrating equivalent fuel and corrosion resistance to the materials
listed may be used.

Table C.1 — Minimum sheet thickness for metallic tanks

Dimensions in millimetres
Material Minimum nominal sheet Remarks
thickness for corrosion
resistance

Copper, internally tin-coated 1,5 Not for diesel

Aluminium alloys containing no more than 0,1 % copper 2
Passivated austenitic, low carbon content, chromium nickel steel alloys 1 Remove all welding
deposits
Mild steel 2 Not for petrol
Mild steel externally hot-dip galvanized after fabrication 1,5 Not for petrol
Mild steel externally and internally hot-dip galvanized after fabrication 1,5 Not for diesel

C.2 Design
C.2.1 All fittings and openings shall be on top of petrol tanks, except metallic fill and return pipes, which may be
connected to the highest point of the sides or ends of metal petrol tanks, provided that they are welded to the tank
and reach above the top of the tank.

C.2.2 All fittings and openings, on diesel tanks, not protected by shut-off valves closely coupled to the tank shall
be on top of the tank or connected to the highest point of the sides or ends of the tank.

Welded pipes conforming to C.2.1 constitute an exception to this requirement.

Valves shall be protected or located to prevent physical damage or be of at least 25 mm nominal diameter.

Diesel tanks may have inspection covers in the tank sides for inspection.

C.2.3 Vent-line connections shall be at top of the tank.

C.2.4 Diesel tank drains, where fitted, shall have a shut-off valve with a plug on the outlet that can only be
removed by the use of tools.

C.2.5 Transparent tubular or flat glass column-type sight gauges shall only be used in diesel tanks. They shall be
closely connected to the tank, protected to minimize the risk of physical damage and shall be fitted with self-closing
shut-off valves that can only be manually operated to open whilst attended. Connections on the top of the tank, or
at the highest point of the side of the tank, are not required to have valves fitted.

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C.2.6 Metal tanks shall be designed and installed so that no exterior surface will trap water.

C.2.7 Rigid fuel pick-up tubes and filling pipes which extend near the tank bottom shall have sufficient clearance
to prevent contact with the bottom due to flexing of the tank.

Strainers fitted to pick-up tubes shall be accessible for cleaning.

Strainers shall be designed to ensure adequate fuel throughput at full engine load.

NOTE Depending on the tank volume, shape and material, internal baffles or similar arrangements may be required.

C.3 Marking
All fuel tanks shall display, in contrasting or embossed letters and numerals at least 3 mm high, the following
information:

¾ manufacturer's name or trademark, city or equivalent, and country;

¾ year of manufacture (last two digits);

¾ design capacity, expressed in litres;

¾ the words “petrol” or “diesel” or symbols for fuel(s) for which the tank is suitable, in accordance with
ISO 11192;

¾ maximum allowable test pressure, expressed in kilopascals;

¾ “ISO 10088”, as a label or a mark, for non-metallic tanks, tested in accordance with the fire resistance test in
annex B.

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Bibliography

[1] ISO 3:1973, Preferred numbers — Series of preferred numbers

[2] ISO 9094-1:—2), Small craft — Fire protection — Part 1: Craft with a hull length of up to and including 15 m
2)
[3] ISO 9094–2:— , Small craft — Fire protection — Part 2: Craft with a hull length of over 15 m

[4] ISO 10239:2000, Small craft — Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems

2) To be published.

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