Specifications for Tank Cars

  1. Law
  2. CFR 49
  3. Transportation
  4. Other Regulations Relating to Transportation
  5. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
  6. Hazardous Materials Regulations
  7. Specifications for Tank Cars

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Subpart
A

Introduction, Approvals and Reports

Subpart
B

General Design Requirements

Subpart
C

Specifications for Pressure Tank Car Tanks (Classes DOT-105, 109, 112, 114 and 120)

Subpart
D

Specifications for Non-Pressure Tank Car Tanks (Classes DOT-111AW, 115AW, and 117AW)

Subpart
E

Specifications for Multi-Unit Tank Car Tanks (Classes DOT-106A and 110AW)

Subpart
F

Specification for Cryogenic Liquid Tank Car Tanks and Seamless Steel Tanks (Classes DOT-113 and 107A)

Appendix
Appendix A to Part 179

Procedures for Tank-Head Puncture-Resistance Test

Appendix
Appendix B to Part 179

Procedures for Simulated Pool and Torch-Fire Testing