CAN/CGSB-207.1-2021

© CGSB 2021 — All rights reserved 1 CAN/CGSB-207.1-2021 Control of evaporative emissions from portable fuel containers 1 Scope This National Standard of Canada applies to Portable Fuel Container (PFC) systems, and components sold separately, with a rated capacity between 1 L and 32 L that are designed, used, sold, advertised, or offered for sale for receiving, transporting, storing, and dispensing fuel used for internal combustion engines and kerosene as commonly used for heating and lighting applications. The testing and evaluation of PFCs to this standard may require the use of materials and/or equipment that could be hazardous. This standard does not purport to address all the safety aspects associated with its use. Anyone using this standard has the responsibility to consult with the appropriate authorities and to establish appropriate health and safety practices in conjunction with any applicable regulatory requirements before its use. Units of measurement – Quantities and dimensions used in this standard are in SI units, with the exception of the diurnal emissions limit in 5.3. 1.1 Exemptions This National Standard of Canada may not apply to: a. Containers approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory as safety cans intended for industrial and commercial applications. Note Safety cans feature self-closing lids or valves with flame arrestor(s) in each opening and pressure relief devices, as described in the National Fire Code of Canada, Part 4. b. Containers or vessels that are not red, yellow or blue in colour and are permanently marked as containers that are not intended for use with flammable liquids. c. Containers that are designed and marketed solely for rapid refueling application in officially sanctioned off-highway motor sports such as car racing or motorcycle competitions, are unlikely to be used for non-racing applications and either create a leakproof seal against a stock target fuel tank or are designed to operate in conjunction with a receiver permanently installed on the target fuel tank. d. Portable fuel tanks manufactured specifically to deliver fuel through a hose attached between the portable fuel tank and an outboard marine engine for the purpose of delivering fuel to outboard marine engines during operation. e. Closed-system PFC systems that are used exclusively for fueling remote control model airplanes. f. One time use portable emergency fuel containers that comply with ASTM F2874.