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 Transport of dangerous  goods — Inspection 
requirements of road vehicles for the issue of 
dangerous goods transport permits 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
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TECHNICAL COMMITTEE REPRESENTATION 
 
The following organizations were represented on the Technical Committee: 
 
Government chemist 
National Environmental Management Authority 
Kenya International freight Association National Transport and Safety Authority 
Kenya Railways  
Directorate occupational health and safety service Ministry of Health 
Ministry of Transport 
Kenya Maritime Authority Kenya Airways 
Kenya Transport Association 
Kenya ports authority 
Radiation protection board National Corridor Transit and transport authority 
Nairobi University 
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P R E F A C E 
This Kenya Standard was developed by the Technical Committee on Transport of dangerous goods under the guidance of the 
Standards Project Committee, and is in accordance with the procedures of the Kenya Bureau of Standard. 
The carriage of dangerous goods by road creates risks to drivers, other road users, the public and the emergency services. In addition some substances create environmental risk. This sta ndard pursues an enforcement strategy that is proportionate to 
the level of risk. The objective is to ensure that high standards of compliance with the relevant legislation  and standards ar e 
achieved and maintained During the preparation of this standard, reference was made to the following publications: SAN 1157:2013 
Acknowledgement is hereby made for the assistance obtained from these sources. 
  
 
  
 
  
 
   
 
  
 
  
 
   
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
   
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Transport of dangerous goods — Inspection 
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TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS — INSPECTI ON REQUIREMENTS OF ROAD VEHICLES 
FOR THE ISSUE OF DANGEROUS GOODS TRANSPORT PERMITS 
 
 
1 Scope 
 This standard covers the inspection requirements of road vehicles used to transport dangerous goods as classified in KS 2324 
and in quantities in excess of the exempted quantities as listed in KS 2384.  
 
2 Normative references 
 The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the 
edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including amendments) applies.  
 
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ISO 3864 Graphic symbols-safety colours and safety signs-part 1 :design principles for safety signs and safety markings
 KS 
KSISO 7165 Fire fighting - Portable fire extinguishers - Performance and construction.  Fire Safety services 
KS ISO 11601:1999 Wheeled fire extinguishers - Performance and construction.  
Fire Safety services SANS 1518. Transport of dangerous goods - Design, construction, testing, approval and maintenance of road vehicles and 
portable tanks. 
SANS 10187-8, Load securement on vehicles - Part 8: Dangerous goods. KS 2324, The identification and classification of dangerous goods for transport by road and rail modes. 
KS 2384, Transport of dangerous goods - Operational requirements for road vehicles. 
KS 2382-1, Transport of dangerous goods-Emergency information systems-Part 1: Emergency information system for road 
transport 
KS 1515,Code of practice for inspection of road vehicles 
ADR-
 European Agreement for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Road 
  3 Definitions and abbreviations 
 
For the purposes of this document the following definitions apply. 
 
3.1 Definitions 
 
3.1.1 heavy motor vehicle 
motor vehicle which is not a light motor vehicle and has a gross vehicle mass greater than 3 500 kg  
3.1.2 
light delivery vehicle 
motor vehicle with a gross vehicle mass not exceeding 3 500 kg 
 
3.1.3  
panel van fully enclosed van type light motor vehicle with a gross vehicle mass not exceeding 3 500 kg 
 
3.1.4 
rigid vehicle freight carrier chassis fitted with a Fixed, permanently mounted tank or body or a demountable tank, tank container or load 
body for packaged goods 
 
3.1.5 
skeletal trailer 
trailer or semi-trailer that does not have a load deck and is designed for the transport of ISO containers 
 
3.1.2  trailer 
trailer with a fixed tank (including a semi-trailer) or adapted  to carry a demountable tank or tank container or packaged goods  
 
3.1.7  
truck tractor vehicle used to draw a semi-trailer or a combination of semi-trailers 
 3.2 Abbreviations  
  
3.2.1 ADR  - European Agreement for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Road 
3.2.2  DCP -Dry Chemical Powder 
3.2.3 LDV - Light delivery vehicle 
 
4 General Inspection requirements 
 
4.1 All road vehicles used to transport dangerous goods as classi fied in KS 2324 and in quantities in excess of the exempted 
quantities as listed in KS 2384 shall be subjected to inspection by Kenya Bureau of Standards annually and permits issued 
which are valid for 12 months.  
4.2 The Organization/Company has to provide a Police Clearance Certificate, for all  Partners, Directors, Shareholders, 
Affiliates, Associates, Joint Venture Partners, or and any a ssociate of the Organization or Company, whether National or 
International) and background  and security check will be conduc ted on the Organization based in this information provided. 
 
4.3 All road vehicles carrying dangerous goods shall be inspected in inspection centres approved by Kenya Bureau of 
Standards..  
4.4 All road vehicles carrying dangerous goods shall comply to KS 1515 -code of practice for inspection of road vehicles 
before
 vehicle inspection is done  for issuance of  dangerous goods permit. 
 
4.5 The drivers of dangerous goods vehicles will be required  to Carry a Valid Dangerous Goods Driving license from a 
recognized Dangerous Goods Training Provider for Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road, has to produce a Valid Police Clearance Certificate, and Co-Loader/and or any staff member or replacement, has to undergo similar Dangerous Goods 
Training, and has to produce a Valid Police Clearance Certificate. 
 4.5.1 Drivers/Co-Loaders/and or any staff member or replacement should and shall undergo Defensive Road Driver Training, 
on top of the Dangerous Goods Training by Road. 
 4.5.2 Drivers/Co-Loaders/Replacements will be Licens ed Based on the Class of Dangerous Goods, that the 
organization/company has requested for in the inspection, Ref. 4. 3, to Kenya Bureau of Standards. They should NOT drive or  
carry any dangerous goods that, they have not been approved for by the relevant authority. 
 4.5.3 Notwithstanding Section 4.1, 4.2 and 4.5, Road Vehicles Carrying Class 1 - Expl osive, Class 2.3 – Toxic Gases, Class 3 
– Desensitized Explosive, Class 4.1 – Desensitized Explosive,  Class 6.2 – Infectious Substances &  Class 7-Radioactive 
Materials of Dangerous Goods will have to be inspected 2 twice an year to ensure compliance of the Vehicles, Organization/Company, plus Drivers, Co-loaders and Replacements, due to the nature of Dangerous Goods (High 
Consequence Dangerous Goods). 
 
4.
6 The dangerous goods inspectors with the following minimum qualifications: Dangerous goods by road course, 
Occupational safety and health  course, Fire safety course. 
 4.7 The inspection checklist detailed in this standard is the checklist to be used for all dangerous goods permit inspections a nd 
is applicable to all vehicles, as detailed. For compliance, the inspection requirements together with the legal references and 
guidelines shall be as given in Table 1.     
 
   
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
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1 2 3 4 
 Description of inspection requirements  Legal reference  Requirements guideline  
A Panel van or light delivery vehicle (less than 3 500 kg GVM)  
1.1 Where a vehicle is used to transport dangerous goods, the driver shall be separated by means of a shield that  
would protect the driver from any product, liquid or vapor that could be generated by the product that is transported in such v ehicle.  
NOTE Only applicable after twelve months from date of initial publication of this standard.  
The cab will be separated from the cargo containment area by an effective bulkhead. A  
factory-fitted rear windscreen may be used in the rear bulkhead of an LDV cab, but shall  
not be of the sliding type.  
12 Fire extinguisher — External   1 x9 kg DCP or 2 * 4,5kg DCP.  
1.3 Fire extinguisher — Service label   Legible, not expired  
1.4 
1.5 Fire extinguisher — Charge state MM  
Fire extinguisher — Cy linder, seal and hose   Pressure gauge on green.  
In good condition and seal intact.  
1.6 Fire extinguisher — Holder 
 Quick release and accessible. 
1.7 Dangerous Goods Warning Diamond or suitable  
bracket in place to secure diamond  KS 2382-1  Orange in color, minimum size 100 mm * 100 mm  fitted to front of vehicle, only displayed  
when loaded or unplugged.  
1.8 Valid Dangerous Goods Operator Card displayed  Ks 2384  Disc shall be marked - G. D (D for dangerous goods)  
1.9 Dangerous Goods document holder (orange, accessible and fixed inside the cab)  Ks 2384  Designated space-container, of color orange and marked with the word ‘DOCUMENTS' in  
black, and shall be permanently fixed in a clearly visible space near the centre of the cab  
so as to be easily accessible from either door or through a broken front window.  
1.10   
Where applicable sufficient and adequate ventilation in loading area  - 
Packages shall preferably be loaded in op en or ventilated vehicles or containers.  
1.11  Body sides at the rear and both sides of the vehicle to be at least 600 mm high or stowage area for dangerous goods  
NOTE Body sides are only required if transporting gas cylinders or unsecured dangerous goods.   Goods and packages shal be secured such that they do not fall off the vehicle, even in the  
event of a vehicle collision or overturning. Ev idence of load securement equipment shall be  
presented on vehicle at time of inspection.  
1.12  Dangerous Goods placards 350 mm x 200 mm on both sides and on the rear of the vehicle or suitable brackets are in place to secu re 
placarding.  KS2382-1  
Minimum size permitted and the full placard including the 5 mm black border of the  
placard shall be clearly visible from the road side. Placarding shal be clean, legible and not  
defaced. Placarding shal only be displaye d when the vehicle is loaded or unpurged.  
1.13 Valid dangerous goods driving certificate should be displayed Ks 2384 
The driver must hold a valid DG driving certificate  from accredited trainers                             
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1.13  
No smoking. No naked flame and No cellular phone symbolic safety signs of 150 mm x 150 mm to be mounted on both sides and on 
the rear of the vehicle.   Signs shall be  in accordance with ISO 3864-1   
  
 Table 1 (continued) 
1 2 3 4 
 Description of inspection requirements  Legal reference  Requirements guideline  
B Truck tractor   
1.1 Fire extinguisher — External   1 x 9 kg DCP  
12 Fire extinguisher — Service label  Legible, not expired  
1.3 Fire extinguisher — Charge state  Pressure gauge on green  
1.4 Fire extinguisher — Cylinder, seal and hose  In good condition and seal intact  
1.5 Fire extinguisher — Holder  Quick release and accessible  
1.6 Dangerous Goods Warning Diamond or suitable bracket in place to secure diamond  
KS 2382-1 Orange in color 250 mm x 250 mm on the front of cab fitted to front of vehicle, only  
displayed when loaded or unplugged  
1.7 
Exhaust — Outlet (flammables and explosives vehicles only) Valid Dangerous Goods Operator Card displayed  
Where the thermal screen does not afford the required protection, additional shields  
shall be fitted to prevent any product spillage from making contact with any hot part of  
the exhaust system. The shielding shall be designed and fitted in such a manner that  
the surface temperature remains lower than 200 *C. Where unshielded sections of the  
exhaust system have surface temperatures that remain below 200 *C. no additional  
shielding is required.  
Disc shall be marked -  G. D (D for dangerous goods)  
 
 
1.8 Valid dangerous goods operators cards displayed 
 Designated space-container, of color oran ge and marked with the word ‘DOCUMENTS'  
in black, which is permanently fixed in a clearly  
 
1.9 
Dangerous goods document holder orange(accessible and fixed inside the cab) 
Ks 2384  
1.10  
Battery housed in an insulated and ventilated battery box  The battery terminals shall be electrically insulated or covered by an insulating battery  
box cover. If the batteries are not located under the engine bonnet, they shall be fitted  
in a vented box.  
1.11  Battery-isolator/s mounted on the vehicle.  
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER SYSTEM MAY BE DAMAGED WHEN THE ISOLATOR/S IS/ARE OPERATED 
INDISCRIMINATELY.   A switch for breaking the electrical circuits shall be placed as dose to the battery as  
practicable.  
NOTE This switch can be remotely operated i.e. from within the driver's cab.  
1.12  Battery-isolator label clearly visible with the on off position indicated.   It shall be readily accessible to the driver and be distinctively marked.  
 
 
  
  
                            
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 Description of inspection requirements  Legal reference  Requirements guideline  
C Rigid vehicles (GVM equal to or above 3 500 kg) -  Bulk rigid tank trucks to include 1.8,1.10,1.11,1.12 below I  
1.1 Fire extinguisher—External   2 x 9 kg DCP  
1.3 Fire extinguisher — Charge state   Pressure gauge on green  
1.4 Fire extinguisher—Cylinder, seal and hose   In good condition and seal intact  
1.5 
1.6 Valid Dangerous Goods Operator Card displayed   
 Disc shall be marked - G, D (D for dangerous goods)  
1.7 Dangerous Goods Warning Diamond or suitable bracket in place to secure diamond  KS 2382-1  Orange in colour 250 mm x 250 mm on the front of cab fitted to front of vehicle, only displayed when loaded  
1.8 Dangerous Goods document holder (orange, accessible and fixed inside the cab)  KS 2384  
Designated space-container, of colour orange and marked with the word ‘DOCUMENTS* in black, which is permanently fixed in a  
clearly visible space near the centre of the cab so as to be ea sily accessible from either door or through a broken front windo w. 
NOTE The construction of the container and type of material used are not prescribed.  
1.9 Sufficient and adequate ventilation in loading area  - Packages shall preferably be loaded in op en or ventilated vehi cles or containers.  
1.10  Battery housed in an insulated and ventilated battery box   The battery terminals shall be electrically insulated or covered by an insulating battery box cover. If the batteries are not l ocated  
under the engine bonnet, they shall be fitted in a vented box.  
1.11  Battery-isotator/s mounted on the vehicle. WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER  
SYSTEM MAY BE DAMAGED WHEN THE ISOLATOR/IS/ARE OPERATED  
INDISCRIMINATELY.   A switch for breaking the electrical circuits shall be placed as  close to the battery as practicable. NOTE This switch can be 
remotely operated Le. from within the driver's cab.  
1.12  Batter y-isolator labe 
l dearl y visible with the on /off position indicated   It shall be readily accessible to the driver and be distinctively marked.  
1.13  Body sides at the rear and both sides of the vehicle to be at least 600 mm high or 
stowage area for dangerous goods to be in compliance with SANS 10187-8. NOTE Body 
sides are only required if transporting gas cylinders or unsecured dangerous goods.   Goods and packages shall be secured such that they do not fall off the vehicle, even in the event of a vehicle collision or  
overturning. Evidence of load securement equipment shal be presented on vehicle at time of inspection.  
1.14  Dangerous Goods placards 700 mm x 400 mm on both sides and on the rear of the  
vehicle or suitable brackets are in place to secure placarding.  KS 2382-1  Minimum size permitted and the full placard including the 10 mm bl ack border of the placard shall be clearly visible from the r oad 
side. Placarding shall be clean, legible and not defaced. Placarding shall only be displayed when the vehicle is loaded or  
unplugged.  
1.15  No smoking. No naked flame and No Cellular phone symbolic safety signs of 290 mm x  
290 mm to be mounted on both sides and on the rear of the vehicle.   Signs shall be in accordance with ISO 3864-1  
1.16  Two wheel chocks of sufficient strength and made from non-sparking material.   Each vehicle in a combination shall be provided with two wh eel chocks of sufficient strength and made from non-sparking  
material. Wheel chocks are not required to be fitted to a truck tractor.  
1.17  Yearl y inspection certifica te as per KS 2384 KS 2384  
A certificate, letter or job card verifying compliance with inspections as carried out by competent person, duly authorized.  
 
  
  
  
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 Description of inspection requirements  Legal reference  Requirements guideline  
D Tanker trailers and bulk rigid tank tracks(Bulk rigid tank trucks to include C 1.8,C 1.10,C1,11,C1.12 above  
1.1 Tank construction certification and documentation  Manufactures plate to be affixed to vehicle indicating construction standard/code and the relevant national legislation, as  
applicable 
1.2 Tank leaks KS 2384 No obvious leaks 
1.3 Fire extinguisher — External  2 x 9 kg DCP one on each side 
1.4 Fire extinguisher-Service label  Legible and not expired 
1.5 Fire extinguisher — Charge state  Pressure gauge on green 
1.6 
Fire extinguisher — Cylinder, seal and hose  In good condition and seal intact 
1.7 
Fire extinguisher — Holder  Quick release and accessible 
1.8 Valid Dangerous Goods Operator Card displayed 
 Disc shall be marked - G, D (D for dangerous goods) 
1.9 Dangerous Goods Warning Diamond or suitable bracket in place to secure diamond on  
rigid tank truck KS 2382-1 Orange in colour 250 mm x 250 mm on the front of cab fitted to front of vehicle, only displayed when loaded 
1.10  Dangerous Goods placards 700 mm x 400 mm on both sides and on the rear of the  
vehicle or suitable brackets are in place to secure placarding.  KS 2382-1  Minimum size permitted and the full placard including the 10 mm bl ack border of the placard shall be clearly visible from the r oad 
side. Placarding shall be clean, legible and not defaced. Placarding shall only be displayed when the vehicle is loaded or unpu rged.  
1.11  No smoking. No naked flame and No Cellular phone symbolic safety signs of 290 mm x  
290 mm to be mounted on both sides and on the rear of the vehicle.   Signs shall be in accordance with ISO 3864-1  
1.12  Pipes and fitting not to protect beyond sides or ends of vehicle  
Service equipment shall be so arranged as to be protected against the risk of being wrenched off or damaged during handling and  
transport 
1.13 Rear bumper suitable to protect tank or pipes(or both from collision)  Suitable rear under-run protection 
1.14 The chasis,tank,piping covers and associated equipment interconnected to ensure 
electrical continuity(bonding) for flammable liquids and flammable gases  Tanks will be mounted such that the electrical conductivity between the tank and the wheels will not exceed 10 and that between  
the tank and the road surface will be less than 106 
1.15 Two clearly marked earthing points(one on each side of the vehicle),for flammable liquids  
and flammable gasses  The following equipment shall be clearly labelled with regard to their function and operating positions: earth lungs and bondin g 
reels 
1.16 Two wheel chocks of sufficient strength and made from non-sparking material. KS 2384  Each vehicle in a combination shall be provided with two wh eel chocks of sufficient strength and made from non-sparking  
material. Wheel chocks are not required to be fitted to a truck tractor. 
1.17 Annual inspection certificate as per KS 2384 KS 2384  
A certificate, letter or job card verifying compliance with inspections as carried out by competent person, duly authorized. 
 
 
                            
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Description of inspection requirements  Legal reference  Requirements guideline  
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1.1 Fire extinguisher — External  
 2 x 9 kg DCP one on each side   
12 Fire extinguisher — Service label   Legible, not expired  
1.3 Fire extinguisher — Charge stale   Pressure gauge on green  
1.4 Fire extinguisher — Cylinder, seal and hose   In good condition and seal intact  
1.5 Fire extinguisher — Holder    
Quick release and accessible  
1.6 Valid Dangerous Goods Operator Card displayed  
  
Disc shad be marked - G. D (D for dangerous goods)  
1.7 Body sides at the rear and both sides of the vehicle to be at least 600 mm high or stowage area for dangerous goods to 
be in compliance with SANS 10187-6.  
NOTE Body sides are only required if transporting gas cylinders or unsecured dangerous goods.   Goods and packages shall be secured such that they do not fal off the vehicle, even in the event of a vehicle collision or  
overturning. Evidence of load securement equipment shall be presented on vehicle at time of inspection.  
1.8 Dangerous Goods placards of 700 mm « 400 mm mounted on both sides and the rear of the vehicle or suitable brackets 
are in place to secure placarding.  
 ________________________________________________________________ ___________   ________________________   KS 2382-1  Minimum size permitted and the full placard including the 10 mm black border of the placard shall be dearly visible from  
the road side. Placarding shall be dean, legible and not defa ced. Placarding shall only be displayed when the vehicle is  
loaded or unpurged or undeaned.  
1.9 No smoking. No naked flame and No cellular phone symbolic safety signs of 290 mm x 290 mm to be mounted on both 
sides and on the rear of the vehicle.   Signs shall be  in accordance with ISO 3864-1  
   
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
5.  The Types of Inspection     
5.1 Initial Inspection  — This shall be an inspection which a new motor vehicle must receive when it is    
newly operated.    
5.2 Periodic inspection  — This shall be an inspection which a motor vehicle must receive when it is to be    
operated continually after the term of validity of the mo tor vehicle inspection certificate has expired.    
5.3 Modification inspection — This shall be an inspection which a motor vehicle must receive when there    
are changes in the length, height, width, maximu m payload and other major specifications.    
5.4 Inspection of vehicles involved in traffic accidents  — This shall be an inspection which a motor vehicle    
must receive when it is damaged by traffic accidents