§179.202-6. Thermal protection system.

49 C.F.R. § 179.202-6

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.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

[81 FR 53957, Aug. 15, 2016]

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

Source: 29 FR 18995, Dec. 29, 1964, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 32 FR 5606, Apr. 5, 1967.

[81 FR 53957, Aug. 15, 2016]