Interpretation Response #07-0159 ([gh Package & Product Testing and Company] [Mr. H. Perry Hock ])
Below is the interpretation response detail and a list of regulations sections applicable to this response.
Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: gh Package & Product Testing and Company
Individual Name: Mr. H. Perry Hock
Location State: OH Country: US
View the Interpretation Document
Response text:
Oct 18, 2007
Mr. H. Perry Hock Reference No. 07-0159
President and Technical Director
gh Package & Product Testing and Company
4090 Thunderbird Lane
Fairfield, OH 45014
Dear Mr. Hock:
This is in response to your letter dated May 31, 2007 and subsequent telephone conversation with Ben Supko of my staff in regard to the IBC testing provided by the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask for clarification of the term "filled," as used in § 178.8l9(b)(1).
In preparation for the vibration test, § 178.819(b)(1) requires an IBC to be filled and closed as for shipment. The term "filled" represents the maximum permissible gross mass of the package - that is, an IBC marked with a 500 kg maximum gross mass must weigh 500 kg when subjected to the test. The requirement for performance of the vibration test on a "filled" package applies even if the end user plans to offer the package for transportation below its maximum permissible gross mass.
I hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if you require additional assistance.
Sincerely,
Edward T. Mazzullo
Director
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
178.819(b)(1)
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 178.819 | Vibration test |