European Parliament and Council Directive 94/63/EC of 20 December 1994 on the control of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions resulting from the storage of petrol and its distribution from terminals to service stations (c. 63)

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ANNEX IVU.K.SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOTTOM-LOADING, VAPOUR COLLECTION AND OVERFILL PROTECTION OF EUROPEAN ROAD TANKERS

4.Location of the connectionsU.K.

4.1.The design of the liquid-loading and vapour collection facilities on the loading gantry must be based on the following vehicle-connection envelope.U.K.

4.1.1.The height of the centre line of the liquid adapters must be: maximum 1,4 metres (unladen); minimum 0,5 metre (laden), the preferred height being 0,7 to 1,0 metres).U.K.

4.1.2.The horizontal spacing of the adapters must be not less than 0,25 metres (preferred minimum spacing is 0,3 metres).U.K.

4.1.3.All liquid adapters must be located within an envelope not exceeding 2,5 metres in length.U.K.

4.1.4.The vapour-collection adapter should be located preferably to the right of the liquid adapters and at a height not exceeding 1,5 metres (unladen) and not less than 0,5 metres (laden).U.K.