This European Standard specifies the following points regarding the minimum requirements for an overfill prevention system:
- functions
- major components
- characteristics
- test methods.
This European Standard is applicable to overfill prevention systems for liquid fuels having a flash point up to but not exceeding 100 °C, excluding liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The requirements apply to overfill prevention systems suitable for use at ambient temperatures in the range from - 20 °C to + 50 °C, subjected to normal operational pressure variations.