Portable Containers for Gasoline and Other Petroleum Fuels

Designation Number:
B376
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
ICS code(s):
75.200
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

This standard sets forth a set of minimum performance requirements for PFCs up to and including 32L (8.45 US gallons) rated capacity, made from steel or plastic, and intended for reuse by consumers for the transportation and temporary outdoor storage of petroleum based flammable and combustible liquids. It includes dual compartment PFCs for separate gas and oil storage and containers intended for mounting on off road vehicles for recreational use. It does not include containers sold with contents (‘prepackaged’) or single use containers. It also does not include Portable Engine Fueling Systems, intended to supply fuel to a marine internal combustion engine while the engine is operating as these are addressed in CSA B306.

The PFC system includes the container, closures, and any other components sold with or for PFCs. This includes components sold separately for use on PFCs, which must be designed to, and function in compliance with this standard when installed on a PFC

Project need:

To support innovation in the field of portable fuel containers for gasoline and other petroleum fuels by providing construction requirements, update testing procedures, and to reflect technology changes since the last edition.

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