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XII. Rules for the Construction & Continued Service of Transport Tanks
Basic Coverage

This section covers requirements for construction and continued service of pressure vessels for the transportation of dangerous goods via highway, rail, air or water at pressures from full vacuum to 3,000 psig and volumes greater than 120 gallons. "Construction" is an all-inclusive term comprising materials, design, fabrication, examination, inspection, testing, certification, and over-pressure protection. "Continued service" is an all-inclusive term referring to inspection, testing, repair, alteration, and recertification of a transport tank that has been inservice. This section also contains modal appendices containing requirements for vessels used in specific transport modes and service applications.  Rules pertaining to the use of the T Code symbol stamp are also included.

Contents

General Requirements; Materials Requirements; Design Requirements; Requirements for Welded Construction; Fabrication Requirements; Nondestructive Examination Requirements; Testing Requirements; Requirements for Pressure Relief Devices; Requirements for Marking, Stamping, Reports and Records; Requirements for Continued Service, Repair and Alterations.

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