43-GP-147P
1.1 This Standard sets forth the requirements for the Construction of single
and multi-unit tank car tanks.
1.2 This Standard sets forth the requirements for the selection and use of
single and multi-unit tank car tanks, portable tanks, tight sift-proof covered
hopper cars and other bulk containers for the transportation in bulk by rail of
dangerous goods of classes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.1 and 8 of the Transportation of
Dangerous Goods Act.
1.3 This Standard sets forth the requirements for the handling and filling of
single and multi-unit tank car tanks, portable tanks, tight sift-proof covered
hopper cars and other bulk containers for the transportation in bulk by rail of
dangerous goods of classes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.1 and 8.
1.4 In this Standard, the portable tank category does not include intermodal
portable tanks for multi-modal transportation of freight containers constructed
to ISO Standards.
1.5 This Standard is not intended to be a manual for the selection of the
appropriate means of containment for the transportation of dangerous goods.
Rather, it simply sets out certain minimum requirements. In particular, this
Standard does not address in details, the chemical compatibility between
dangerous goods and the various materials of construction of means of
containment and their accessories. Consequently, it is essential to exercise
competent technical and engineering judgement in conjunction with this
Standard.
1.6 This Standard may require the use of materials and/or equipment that
could be hazardous. This document does not purport to address all the safety
aspects associated with its use. Anyone using this Standard has the
responsibility to consult the appropriate authorities and to establish
appropriate health and safety practices in conjunction with any requirements
prior to its use.
1.7 Notwithstanding the provisions of this Standard, compliance with the
provisions of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (TDGA) and the
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (the Regulations) may call for
additional requirements due to particular characteristics or properties of
individual dangerous goods. Any requirements of the Regulations regarding the
design, construction, testing, or retesting of tank car tanks or portable tanks
shall be fully complied with. Where the requirements of this Standard are at
variance with the requirements stated in the Regulations, the requirements of
the Regulations take precedence.
SDO:
CGSB
Language:
English
ICS Codes:
45.060.20;
03.220.30;
23.020.20;
13.300
Status:
Withdrawn
Publish date:
1990-12-30
Standard Number:
43-GP-147P