{"data":{"id":"us/49-cfr-451.7","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"49 CFR 451.7","heading":"Alternative approval of existing containers.","body":"(a) Existing containers that do not qualify for approval under this subpart may be presented for approval under the provisions of subpart B of this part. For such containers, the requirements of subpart B of this part, relating to the end and sidewall strength tests, do not apply. Upon showing that the containers have performed satisfactorily in service, the applicant may omit the presentation of drawings and testing, other than the lifting and floor strength test, if permitted by the approval authority.","path":["Title 49—Transportation","Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation","CHAPTER IV—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","SUBCHAPTER B—SAFETY APPROVAL OF CARGO CONTAINERS","PART 451—TESTING AND APPROVAL OF CONTAINERS","Subpart A—Approval of Existing Containers"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-49.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:26:34Z","sha256":"f40aecb397c298b74924f77ef8eea586b7e2f187b3032c411d6a953ff0f0f569","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/49-cfr-451.5","next":"us/49-cfr-451.11"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}