Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: April 5, 2024) |
Title 49 - Transportation |
Subtitle B - Other Regulations Relating to Transportation |
Chapter I - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation |
Part 179 - Specifications for Tank Cars |
Subpart D - Specifications for Non-Pressure Tank Car Tanks (Classes DOT-111AW, 115AW, and 117AW) |
§ 179.202-5 - Tank head puncture resistance system.
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§ 179.202-5 Tank head puncture resistance system.
The DOT-117 specification tank car must have a tank head puncture resistance system in conformance with § 179.16(c). The full height head shields must have a minimum thickness of 1⁄2 inch.
[80 FR 26749, May 8, 2015]