§98.30-6. Vessels carrying IBCs.
46 C.F.R. § 98.30-6
Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) with a classification of 31A may be used on a vessel to which this part applies and must meet at a minimum the following constructional requirements:
The shell thickness must be a minimum 6.36 mm (0.25 inches) in reference steel.
There must be a self-closing relief valve set to open at no less than 5 psig.
Closures used on fill openings, in excess of 20 square inches, must be equipped with a device to prevent them from fully opening without first relieving internal pressure.
All venting requirements must be followed in accordance with 49 CFR 178.345-10, Table 1.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[USCG-2011-0088, 78 FR 54786, Sept. 6, 2013]
Source
Source: CGD 73-172, 39 FR 22954, June 25, 1974, unless otherwise noted.
Authority
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3307, 3703; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
Source
Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[USCG-2011-0088, 78 FR 54786, Sept. 6, 2013]