GroundRules
49 CFR 179.202-6: -6 Thermal protection system.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 49—Transportation
- Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation
- CHAPTER I—PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
- SUBCHAPTER C—HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGULATIONS
- PART 179—SPECIFICATIONS FOR TANK CARS
- Subpart D—Specifications for Non-Pressure Tank Car Tanks (Classes DOT-111AW, 115AW, and 117AW)
The DOT Specification 117 tank car must have a thermal protection system. The thermal protection system must:
(a) Conform to § 179.18 of this part;
(b) Be equipped with a thermal protection blanket with at least 1/2-inch-thick material that meets § 179.18(c) of this part; and
(c) Include a reclosing pressure relief device in accordance with § 173.31 of this subchapter.
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