CAN/CSA B339-96 Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods

standard by Canadian Standards Association / National Standard of Canada, 02/19/2000

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1. Scope

1.1

General This Standard covers requirements for the manufacturing, inspection, testing, marking, requalification, reheat treatment, repair and rebuilding of cylinders, spheres, and tubes (containers) for the transportation of dangerous goods. In addition, it includes the requirements for the qualification of new designs and registration requirements.

1.2

Designations and Descriptions of Containers

1.2.1

This Standard covers the general requirements for containers (see Clause 4) and specific requirements, as specifications (see Clauses 5 to 23 inclusive), for the manufacture of each type of container. The general requirements are applicable to all containers, unless otherwise stated, or are not relevant in the individual specifications.

1.2.2

The specification designations and descriptions of containers covered in this Standard are listed in Tables 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6. Note: It should be noted that compliance with the provisions of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, S.C. 1992, C. 34 and the Regulations thereto may call for additional requirements due to particular characteristics or properties of individual dangerous goods.

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Published: 02/19/2000 Number of Pages: 136 File Size: 1 file , 1.1 MB