Interpretation Response #01-0154 ([Gas Service and Supply, Co] [Mr. Don Lampshire])

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Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date: 06/20/2001

Company Name: Gas Service and Supply, Co

Individual Name: Mr. Don Lampshire

Location State: LA Country: US

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Response text:

June 20, 2001

Mr. Don Lampshire                              Ref.  No. 01-0154
Gas Service and Supply, Co.
3396 Swan Lake Road
Bossier City, Louisiana 71111

Dear Mr. Lampshire:

This responds to your June 15, 2001 email requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR;
49 CFR Parts 171-180) applicable to hoses on cargo tanks Specifically, you ask if hose marking and periodic inspection and testing requirements apply to stainless steel flexible hoses on cargo tanks used to transport liquefied compressed gases.

The hose identification, inspection, and testing requirements for hoses on car tanks used to transport liquefied
compressed gases are in § 180.416 of the HMR.  These requirements apply to delivery hoses and hose assemblies only.  A stainless steel hose used as a flexible connector in the piping system of a cargo tank is not a delivery hose. Thus, such stainless steel flexible connectors need not be marked with a unique identifier and are not subject to the periodic
inspection, testing, and recordkeeping requirements applicable, to delivery hose assemblies in § 180.416. Note,
however, that stainless steel flexible connectors must be inspected and tested in accordance with requirements  applicable to piping systems in § 180.416.

I hope this information is helpful.  If you have further questions,  please do not hesitate to contact this office.

Sincerely,

John A. Gale
Senior Transportation Regulations Specialist
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards

180.416

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