Interpretation Response #01-0285 ([Gas Service and Supply, Co.] [Mr. Don Lampshire])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Gas Service and Supply, Co.
Individual Name: Mr. Don Lampshire
Location State: LA Country: US
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Response text:
November 15, 2001
Mr. Don Lampshire Ref. No. 01-0285
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 rubber flexible hoses on cargo tanks used to transport liquefied compressed gases.
The hose identification, inspection, and testing requirements for hoses on cargo 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 rubber hose used as a flexible connector in the piping system of a cargo tank.is not a delivery hose. Thus, such rubber 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 rubber 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
Transportation Regulations Specialist
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
180-416