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49 CFR Reference Page 

Look up the following sections at:   http://www.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/index.html

Non-Bulk Packaging (Drums)

Section of 49 Description
49 CFR 173.28 Reuse Provisions
49 CFR 178.600 Testing Provisions
49 CFR 178.602 Preparation of packages 
49 CFR 178.603 Drop Test
49 CFR 178.604 Leakproofness Test
49 CFR 178.605 Hydrostatic Pressure Test
49 CFR 178.606 Stacking Test
49 CFR 178.608 Vibration Standard

 

Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC) 

Section of 49 Description
49 CFR 178.700 IBC POP
49 CFR 178.703 Marking
49 CFR 178.800 IBC Testing
49 CFR 178.801 General Requirements
49 CFR 178.803 Testing and Certification of IBC
49 CFR 178.811 Bottom lift test
49 CFR 178.812 Top lift test
49 CFR 178.813 Leakproofness test
49 CFR 178.814 Hydrostatic pressure test
49 CFR 178.815 Stacking Test
49 CFR 178.816 Topple Test
49 CFR 178.817 Righting Test
49 CFR 178.818 Tear Test
49 CFR 178.819 Vibration Test

 
IBC Testing Questions

These are the short answers to the following questions posed. 49CFR 180 Subparts A and D deal specifically with Reuse and Maintenance of IBCs.
  • Is the original Certification valid for the second use of the IBCs, and also for the successive uses of the unit?     
    Yes, as long as the design as tested is not changed.
     
  • Is the original Certification valid for the hole 2.5 years period?
    It is valid for the 2.5 year period, or until it is retested during that period. See 49CFR 180.352.
     
  • What is necessary to "re-certificate" the IBC?                        
    Pressure test at 2.9 psi and external inspection every 2.5 years of each IBC. See 49CFR 180.352.

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