---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 173.474"
title: "49"
number: "173.474"
heading: "Quality control for construction of packaging."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/173.474"
---

# §173.474. Quality control for construction of packaging.


Prior to the first use of any packaging for the shipment of Class 7 (radioactive) material, the offeror shall determine that—

- (a) The packaging meets the quality of design and construction requirements as specified in this subchapter; and
- (b) The effectiveness of the shielding, containment and, when required, the heat transfer characteristics of the package, are within the limits specified for the package design.

## Notes

### Source

Source: Amdt. 173-244, 60 FR 50307, Sept. 28, 1995, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128, 44701; 49 CFR 1.81, 1.96 and 1.97.