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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: April 5, 2024) |
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Title 49 - Transportation |
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Subtitle B - Other Regulations Relating to Transportation |
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Chapter I - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation |
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Part 179 - Specifications for Tank Cars |
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Subpart D - Specifications for Non-Pressure Tank Car Tanks (Classes DOT-111AW, 115AW, and 117AW) |
§ 179.202-6 - Thermal protection system.
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§ 179.202-6 Thermal protection system.
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.
[81 FR 53957, Aug. 15, 2016]