8 CCR 1202-5-8 - SYSTEMS UTILIZING PORTABLE DOT CONTAINERS

This Section 8 incorporates by reference the specification of the U.S. Department of Transportation systems utilizing cylinders, portable tanks (DOT-51) 49 CFR 173.32, or "ton containers" (DOT-106A, DOT-110A 49 CFR 179.300-179.301), dated October 1, 2011. All General Rules of Section 2 apply to this Section 8, unless otherwise noted.

8.1. Containers

8.1.1. Containers shall comply with Department of Transportation Specifications and shall be maintained, filled, packaged, marked, labeled and shipped to comply with current DOT Regulations 49 CFR Parts 171-177 and compressed Gas Association Guide to Classification and Labeling of Compressed Gases, CGA C-7 2014.

8.1.2. Containers shall be stored in an area free from ignitable debris and in such manner as to prevent external corrosion. Storage may be indoors or outdoors.

8.1.3. Containers shall not be buried below ground.

8.1.4. Containers shall be set upon firm foundations or otherwise firmly secured. The possible effect of sending on the outlet piping shall be guarded against by a flexible connection or special framing.

8.1.5. Containers shall be protected from heat sources such as radiant flame and steam pipes. Do not apply heat directly to containers to raise the pressure.

8.1.6. Containers shall be stored in such manner as to protect them from moving vehicles or external damage.

8.1.7. Any container which is designed to have a valve protection cap shall have the cap securely in place when the container is not in service.

8.2. Container Valves and Regulating Equipment

8.2.1. Container valves and pressure regulating equipment shall be protected against tampering when installed for use.

8.2.2. Container valves shall be protected while in transit, in storage, and while being moved into final utilizations, as follows:

8.2.2.1. By setting them into a recess of the container, or

8.2.2.2. By ventilated cap or collar, fastened to the container, capable of withstanding a blow from any direction equivalent to that of a 30-lb. weight dropped four feet. Construction must be such that a blow will not be transmitted to the valves or other connections.

8.2.3. When containers are not connected for service, the outlet valves shall be kept tightly closed even though containers are considered empty.

8.3. Safety Relief Devices

8.3.1. Containers shall be provided with safety relief devices as required by Department of Transportation Regulations 49 CFR Part 173.315(i), October 1, 2011.

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8 CCR 1202-5-8

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