UN Regulation References - 49 CFR -
10/1/2001
Sec. 173.28 Reuse, reconditioning and
remanufacture of packagings.
1(a)
General. Packagings and receptacles used more than once must be in such
condition, including closure devices
and cushioning materials, that they conform in all respects to the
prescribed requirements of this subchapter.
Before reuse, each packaging must be inspected and may not be reused unless
free from incompatible residue, rupture, or other damage which
reduces its structural integrity.
Sec. 180.352 Requirements for retest and
inspection of IBCs.
(b) Test and inspections
for metal, rigid plastic, and composite IBCs. Each IBC is subject to the
following test and inspections:
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(1) Each IBC intended to contain solids that are loaded or discharged
under pressure or intended to contain liquids must be tested in accordance
with the leakproofness test prescribed in Sec. 178.813 of this
subchapter every 2.5 years, starting
from the date of manufacture or the date of a repair conforming to paragraph
(d)(1) of this section.
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(2) An external visual inspection must be
conducted initially after production and every 2.5 years starting
from the date of manufacture or the date of a repair conforming to paragraph
(d)(1) of this section to ensure that: (i) The IBC is marked in accordance
with requirements in Sec. 178.703 of this subchapter. Missing or damaged
markings, or markings difficult to read must be restored or returned to
original condition. (ii) Service equipment is fully functional and free from
damage which may cause failure. Missing, broken, or damaged parts must be
repaired or replaced. (iii) The IBC is capable of withstanding the
applicable design qualification tests. The IBC must be externally inspected
for cracks, warpage, [[Page 1026]] corrosion or any other damage which might
render the IBC unsafe for transportation. An IBC found with such defects
must be removed from service or repaired in accordance with paragraph (d) of
this section. The inner receptacle of a composite IBC must be removed from
the outer IBC body for inspection unless the inner receptacle is bonded to
the outer body or unless the outer body is constructed in such a way (e.g.,
a welded or riveted cage) that removal of the inner receptacle is not
possible without impairing the integrity of the outer body. Defective inner
receptacles must be replaced in accordance with paragraph (d) of this
section or the entire IBC must be removed from service. For metal IBCs,
thermal insulation must be removed to the extent necessary for proper
examination of the IBC body.
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(3) Each metal, rigid plastic and composite IBC must be
internally inspected at least every five years
to ensure that the IBC is free from damage and to ensure that the IBC is
capable of withstanding the applicable design qualification tests. (i) The
IBC must be internally inspected for cracks, warpage, and corrosion or any
other defect that might render the IBC unsafe for transportation. An IBC
found with such defects must be removed from hazardous materials service
until restored to the original design type of the IBC. (ii) Metal IBCs must
be inspected to ensure the minimum wall thickness requirements in Sec.
178.705(c)(1)(iv) of this subchapter are met. Metal IBCs not conforming to
minimum wall thickness requirements must be removed from hazardous materials
service.
(d) Requirements
applicable to repair of IBCs.
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(1) Except for flexible and fiberboard IBCs and the bodies of rigid
plastic and composite IBCs, damaged IBCs may be
repaired and the inner receptacles of composite packagings may be replaced
and returned to service provided: (i) The repaired IBC conforms to the
original design type and is capable of withstanding the applicable design
qualification tests; (ii) An IBC intended to contain liquids or solids that
are loaded or discharged under pressure is subjected to a leakproofness test
as specified in Sec. 178.813 of this subchapter and is marked with the date
of the test; and [[Page 1027]] (iii) The IBC is subjected to the internal
and external inspection requirements as specified in paragraph (b) of this
section.
6 (2) Except for flexible and fiberboard IBCs,
the structural equipment of an IBC may be repaired
and returned to service provided: (i) The repaired IBC conforms
to the original design type and is capable of withstanding the applicable
design qualification tests; and (ii) The IBC is subjected to the internal
and external inspection requirements as specified in paragraph (b) of this
section.
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(3) Service equipment may be replaced
provided: (i) The repaired IBC conforms to the original design
type and is capable of withstanding the applicable design qualification
tests; (ii) The IBC is subjected to the external visual inspection
requirements as specified in paragraph (b) of this section; and (iii) The
proper functioning and leak tightness of the service equipment, if
applicable, is verified.
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(e) Retest date. The date of
the most recent periodic retest must be marked as provided in Sec.
178.703(b) of this subchapter.
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(f) Record retention. The IBC owner or
lessee shall keep records of periodic retests and initial and periodic
inspections. Records must include design types and packaging
specifications, test and inspection dates, name and address of test and
inspection facilities, names or name of any persons conducting tests or
inspections, and test or inspection specifics and results.
Records must be kept for each packaging at each
location where periodic tests are conducted, until such tests are
successfully performed again or for at least 2.5 years from the date of the
last test. These records must be made available for inspection by a
representative of the Department on request.
IBC FAQs
These are the short answers to the following questions posed. 49CFR 180
Subparts A and D deal specifically with Reuse and Maintenance of IBCs.
