49 C.F.R. 49 CFR--PART 180
Title 49 - Transportation
Effective Date(s): September 11, 2006 49. In §180.213, paragraphs (a), (f)(1), and (f)(7) are revised, and paragraphs (c)(3) and (f)(8) are added, to read as follows: (a) General. Each cylinder or UN pressure receptacle requalified in accordance with this subpart with acceptable results must be marked as specified in this section. Required specification markings may not be altered or removed. * * * * * (c) * * * (3) For a composite cylinder, the requalification markings must be applied on a pressure sensitive label, securely affixed in a manner prescribed by the cylinder manufacturer, near the original manufacturer's label. Stamping of the composite surface is not authorized. * * * * * (f) * * * (1) For designation of the 5-year volumetric expansion test, 10-year volumetric expansion test for UN cylinders and cylinders conforming to §180.209(f) and (h), or 12-year volumetric expansion test for fire extinguishers conforming to §173.309(b) of this subchapter and cylinders conforming to §180.209(e) and 180.209(g), the marking is as illustrated in paragraph (d) of this section. * * * * * (7) For designation of DOT 8 series and UN cylinder shell and porous filler requalification, the marking is as illustrated in paragraph (d) of this section, except that the “X” is replaced with the letters “FS.” (8) For designation of a nondestructive examination combined with a visual inspection, the marking is as illustrated in paragraph (d) of this section, except that the “X” is replaced with the type of test performed, for example the letters “AE” for acoustic emission or “UE” for ultrasonic examination.
Amendment from June 12, 2006
49 CFR--PART 180
Amendment(s) published June 12, 2006, in 71 FR 33896
§ 180.213 Requalification markings.
