Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 49 - Transportation |
Subtitle B - Other Regulations Relating to Transportation |
Chapter I - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation |
SubChapter C - Hazardous Materials Regulations |
Part 173 - Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packagings |
Subpart I - Class 7 (Radioactive) Materials |
§ 173.462 - Preparation of specimens for testing.
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§ 173.462 Preparation of specimens for testing.
(a) Each specimen (i.e., sample, prototype or scale model) must be examined before testing to identify and record faults or damage, including:
(1) Divergence from the specifications or drawings;
(2) Defects in construction;
(3) Corrosion or other deterioration; and
(4) Distortion of features.
(b) Any deviation found under paragraph (a) of this section from the specified design must be corrected or appropriately taken into account in the subsequent evaluation.
(c) The containment system of the packaging must be clearly specified.
(d) The external features of the specimen must be clearly identified so that reference may be made to any part of it.