Thermal protection system.

  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
  8. Specifications for Non-Pressure Tank Car Tanks (Classes DOT-111AW, 115AW, and 117AW)
  9. Thermal protection system.

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§ 179.202-6 Thermal protection system.

The DOT Specification 117 tank car must have a thermal protection system. The thermal protection system must:

(a) Conform to § 179.18 of this part;

(b) Be equipped with a thermal protection blanket with at least 1⁄2-inch-thick material that meets § 179.18(c) of this part; and

(c) Include a reclosing pressure relief device in accordance with § 173.31 of this subchapter.

[81 FR 53957, Aug. 15, 2016]


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