FPS Economy approved · NBN D51-006
Propane tank inspection
Full inspection of your propane tank (above-ground or buried) so your supplier can refill it. Report compliant with NBN D51-006.
The propane tank inspection is mandatory before any refill: no supplier (Antargaz, Primagaz, Repsol, TotalEnergies…) will deliver to your tank without a valid certificate from an approved body. Atlas Contrôle is authorised by the FPS Economy and accredited BELAC ISO 17020 No. 663-INSP for this inspection.
Because propane is heavier than air, the installation calls for specific technical arrangements: two-stage pressure regulation, low-level ventilation, safety distances, and cathodic protection for buried tanks. Our inspection covers the whole installation, from the tank through to the combustion appliances.
ⓘ Language of the report: the official report is issued in French or Dutch, as Belgian law requires. An English summary is available on request, free of charge.
First commissioning
The first inspection after your installer has finished. It is what allows the very first fill of the tank to go ahead.
Periodic inspection
Five-yearly renewal that keeps your refill authorisation alive. We send the report straight to your propane supplier.
Inspection after modification
Mandatory after the tank is replaced, the connection changed, an appliance added, or any work carried out on the high-pressure side.
Above-ground or buried tank
We inspect both. For buried tanks we additionally verify the cathodic protection and the tightness of the tank.
Safety distances
We check the regulatory distances between the tank and buildings, public roads and openings (windows, air bricks, inspection chambers).
Complete documentation
Detailed report, isometric diagram of the installation and certificate of conformity, issued within 24-48h and accepted by every Belgian supplier.
Transparent pricing
Prices include VAT, no surprises. Personalised quote within 24h.
✅ What's included
- ▸ High-pressure and low-pressure tightness test
- ▸ Verification of the two-stage regulation (first and second stage)
- ▸ Inspection of every combustion appliance connection
- ▸ Check of the regulatory safety distances
- ▸ Verification of low-level ventilation (propane is heavier than air)
- ▸ Cathodic protection check (buried tanks)
- ▸ Isometric diagram of the installation
- ▸ Official certificate for your supplier
⚖️ Legal framework
- ▸ NBN D51-006 — Butane / propane installations in gaseous phase (MOP max 5 bar)
- ▸ Royal Decree of 21 October 1968 — Liquefied petroleum gas storage stations
- ▸ Regional rules (Brussels Environment, Walloon Government Decree, VLAREM in Flanders)
- ▸ FPS Economy approval & BELAC ISO 17020 — No. 663-INSP
Atlas Contrôle is approved by the FPS Economy and accredited BELAC ISO 17020 — No. 663-INSP.
Frequently asked questions
My propane supplier refuses to refill — why? ▾
How long is the inspection valid? ▾
What is the difference between an above-ground and a buried tank? ▾
What happens if my tank fails the inspection? ▾
Do you cover the whole of Belgium? ▾
Do I need to empty the tank first? ▾
Ready to schedule your inspection?
Free quote within 24h. Fast callouts anywhere in Belgium.