Tank Wagon Code for Corrosives and Poisons
A Code of Practice for the Design and Construction of Road Vehicles for the Bulk Transportation of Class 8 Corrosives and Class 6.1 Poisons
Improper handling of hazardous substances may cause injury, ill health, or property damage. These may result when such substances are accidentally released to the environment. Corrosives (Class 8) and toxic substances (Class 6.1) may pose a risk to drivers, cargo handlers, emergency services and the general public during their transportation, particularly in bulk.
The aim of this Code is to ensure that corrosives and toxic substances are securely contained and safely transported, thereby reducing the risks and preventing damage or injury. Although the code, originally published in 1995, has not been updated, it still provides the basis for good practice.
Table of Contents
Section 1: Scope and
General Information
1.1 Scope
1.2 Definitions
1.3 Limits of Code
Section 2: Vehicle Design and Equipment Requirements
2.1 General
2.2 Road clearance
2.3 Rear bumper requirements
2.4 Vehicle inspection
2.5 Tank truck or prime mover equipment
2.6 Tank trailer and tank semi-trailer requirements
2.7 Tank wagon tank mounting requirements
2.8 Tank wagon welding
2.9 Stability of tank wagons
2.10 Overseas designs
Section 3: Tank Design and Construction Requirements -
General
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Tank types
3.3 Filling requirements
Section 4: Tank Design and Construction Requirements -
Type 2 Tanks
4.1 Application
4.2 Tank design and construction
4.3 Valves and fittings
Section 5: Tank Design and Construction Requirements -
Type 4 and 5 Tanks
5.1 Application
5.2 Materials of construction
5.3 Design of tanks and supports
5.4 Stiffening and reinforcement
5.5 Miscellaneous design provisions
5.6 Welding and inspection of welds
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Section 6: Auxiliary Equipment, Service and Transfer Arrangements
6.1 Accessholes
6.2 Vents
6.3 Outlets
6.4 Accident damage protection
Section 7: Testing, Certification and Repairs
7.1 Testing requirements
7.2 Certification
7.3 Repairs
Section 8: Markings and Placarding
8.1 Markings
8.2 Placardin
Appendices
Appendix A: Placarding Requirements
Appendix B: Means of Compliance with Code
Appendix C: Glass Reinforced Plastics Tanks
Appendix D: Toxic Substances Tank Wagons
