Miscellaneous items
13-2 Fuel system
Reasons for rejection
Mandatory equipment
1. Fuel for a PSV is carried in a temporary fuel tank.
Condition and performance
2. Refer to general vehicle pages.
3. A fuel tank or fuel line shows signs of corrosion.
4. The fuel-tank filling inlet cannot be accessed from outside the body.
5. A fuel cap:
a) does not tighten properly, or
b) seal is in poor condition.
Summary of legislation
Applicable legislation
Mandatory equipment
1. Fuels for a PSV and the vehicle’s equipment must be carried in permanent fuel tanks.
2. Each filling inlet must be provided with a leak-proof cap.
Condition and performance
3. Refer to general vehicle pages.
4. Fuel tanks and fuel lines must be:
a) corrosion resistant, and
b) designed and constructed of durable, fuel-resistant material, and
c) securely mounted, and
d) reasonably protected from collision damage.
5. Access to the fuel-tank filling inlet must be from outside the body of the PSV.