CSA B625-2013 Portable tanks for the transport of dangerous goods (Second Edition).pdf

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15、SOLEPURPOSEOFREVIEWINGITsSEARCHANDBROWSETHISDOCUMENTANDsPRINTTHISDOCUMENTIFITISIN0$ andthe provisions for the selection and use, inspection, test, and repair, in Canada, of UN portable tanks, as well as IM 101, IM 102, and IMO-type 1, 2, 5, and 7 portable tanks, regardless of where they were approve

16、d and manufactured.This Standard requires that each UN portable tank design approved or manufactured in Canada be reviewed and approved by a Design Reviewer registered with Transport Canada. The Design Reviewer has the responsibility of issuing the Design Approval Number and the Design Approval Cert

17、ificate of UN portable tank designs on behalf of the Competent Authority of Canada, Transport Canada.In addition to other requirements, this Standard prescribes that the shell of certain types of UN portable tanks be designed, constructed, certified, and stamped (the “U” stamp) in accordance with th

18、e requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1. This provision triggers certain requirements, including the requirements for certain inspections to be carried out by “Authorized Inspection Agencies” that are accredited in accordance with applicable requirements

19、of the ASME Code. For the purpose of carrying out “Authorized Inspection Agency” functions, any Authorized Inspection Agency holding a valid Authorized Inspection Agency Certificate of Accreditation is acceptable.This Standard also specifies conditions for the handling, offering for transport, or tr

20、ansport, in Canada, of UN portable tanks approved by a foreign jurisdiction and manufactured outside Canada. Such tanks may be used as specified, provided that they are designed and manufactured in accordance with the UN Recommendations and the applicable national regulations of the country of appro

21、val and the country of manufacture, and that the tanks shells are designed and manufactured in accordance with the ASME Code, Section VIII, Division 1 or 2, or a pressure vessel code that is acceptable to the European Union and that complies with the applicable requirements of the Transportable Pres

22、sure Equipment Directive (1999/36/EC) or the Pressure Equipment Directive (97/23/EC) of the Council of the European Union, as applicable.It is the intent of the Technical Committee to maintain this Standard in a manner that provides the maximum degree of harmonization with the UN Recommendations whi

23、le meeting the needs of Canada.This Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Portable Tanks for the Transport of Dangerous Goods, under the jurisdiction of the Strategic Steering Committee on Mechanical Industrial Equipment Safety, and has been formally approved by the Technical Committee

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30、gnation (number);(b) relevant clause, table, and/or figure number;(c) wording of the proposed change; and(d) rationale for the change. 2013 CSA Group Portable tanks for the transport of dangerous goodsFebruary 2013 1B625-13Portable tanks for the transport of dangerous goods1Scope1.1This Standard app

31、lies to the design and manufacture of UN portable tanks and their approval by the Competent Authority of Canada. Such UN portable tanks shall have a capacity greater than 450 L and may or may not meet the definition of “container” within the terms of the International Maritime Organizations Internat

32、ional Convention for Safe Containers, 1972, as amended.This Standard also applies to the selection, use, inspection, testing, and repair of UN portable tanks, as well as IMO-type portable tanks (IMO-type 1, 2, 5, or 7 tanks), and IM 101 and IM 102 portable tanks, for handling, offering for transport

33、, or transport of dangerous goods in Canada, whether or not they meet the definition of “container” within the terms of the International Convention for Safe Containers, 1972, as amended.1.2The testing and evaluation of a product in accordance with this Standard can involve the use of processes, mat

34、erials, and/or equipment that can be hazardous. This Standard does not address the occupational health and safety aspects associated with its use. Anyone using this Standard has the responsibility to consult the appropriate authorities and establish appropriate health and safety practices in conjunc

35、tion with any applicable regulatory requirements.1.3The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, and the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations may set out requirements that are additional to or different from those in this Standard. Where there is an inconsistency between the requirement

36、s of this Standard and those of the Act or Regulations, the Act or Regulations takes precedence to the extent of the inconsistency.1.4This Standard sets out certain minimum requirements regarding the design, construction, testing, selection, and use of portable tanks. It is essential to exercise com

37、petent judgment in conjunction with this Standard. In some circumstances, it is necessary to exceed the minimum requirements of this Standard so that adequate public safety is achieved.1.5In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisf

38、y in order to comply with the standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard; and “can” is used to express possibility or capability. Notes accompanyin

39、g clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.Annexes are desig

40、nated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.B625-13 2013 CSA Group2 February 20132 Reference publicationsThis Standard refers to the following publications, and where such reference is made, it shall be to the edition listed below.CSA GroupCAN/CSA-C22.2 No.

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