CSA Group CSA B341:25 National Standard of Canada UN pressure receptacles and multiple-element gas containers for the transport of dangerous goods

Preface

This is the fourth edition of CSA B341, UN pressure receptacles and multiple-element gas containers for the transport of dangerous goods. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2018, 2015, and 2009.

This Standard is one of a series of Standards adopted by reference by the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. Because the Regulations might adopt this Standard with certain exceptions or additional requirements, they should be consulted to determine where they differ from the requirements of this Standard.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this Standard, compliance with the provisions of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and the regulations thereto might call for additional requirements due to particular characteristics or properties of individual dangerous goods. Any requirements of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations regarding the handling, the offering for transport, and the transportation of dangerous goods in cylinders, spheres, and tubes are to be fully complied with.

The Technical Committee on Cylinders, Spheres, and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, which is responsible for this Standard, has maintained close links with Transport Canada to ensure compatibility of the new edition of this Standard with the amended Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. The Committee has also reviewed and made extensive use of the United Nations’ Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods — Model Regulations (hereafter written as “UN Model Regulations”).

It should be emphasized this Standard was not prepared with the intention of removing existing requirements for specification gas containers authorized by CSA B340. Rather, it was developed to incorporate the ISO standards as referenced in the UN Model Regulations as an optional means of compliance and, hence, to provide for a broader selection of authorized pressure receptacles and facilitate international transport.

The following are the major changes to this edition:

1. a) alignment with the 20th, 21st, and 22nd editions of the UN Model Regulations:
2. i) new reference to ISO 10462;
3. ii) new reference to ISO 10961;

iii) new reference to ISO 11119-4;

1. iv) new reference to ISO 16148;
2. v) new reference to ISO 18119;
3. vi) new reference to ISO 20475;

vii) new reference to ISO 21172-1;

viii) new reference to ISO 22434;

1. ix) new reference to ISO 23088;
2. x) new provisions for UN pressure drums;
3. xi) revised shell requirements for UN cylinders for acetylene service; and

xii) new provisions for periodically inspecting and testing seamless pressure receptacles by acoustic emission examination and follow-up ultrasonic examination;

1. b) revised requirements for the periodic inspection and test of composite UN cylinders and composite UN tubes;
2. c) new requirements for inspecting the neck mounting surfaces for UN refillable seamless steel tubes; and
3. d) new requirements for design review agencies.

This Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Cylinders, Spheres, and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, under the jurisdiction of the Strategic Steering Committee on Public Safety, and has been formally approved by the Technical Committee.

This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group.

Notes:

1) Use of the singular does not exclude the plural (and vice versa) when the sense allows.

2) Although the intended primary application of this Standard is stated in its Scope, it is important to note that it remains the responsibility of the users of the Standard to judge its suitability for their particular purpose.

3) This Standard was developed by consensus, which is defined by CSA Policy governing standardization — Code of good practice for standardization as “substantial agreement. Consensus implies much more than a simple majority, but not necessarily unanimity”. It is consistent with this definition that a member may be included in the Technical Committee list and yet not be in full agreement with all clauses of this Standard.

4) To submit a request for interpretation of this Standard, please send the following information to [email protected] include “Request for interpretation” in the subject line:

1. a) define the problem, making reference to the specific clause, and, where appropriate, include a graphical image;
2. b) provide an explanation of circumstances surrounding the actual field condition; and
3. c) where possible, phrase the request in such a way that a specific “yes” or “no” answer will address the issue. Committee interpretations are processed in accordance with CSA Directives and guidelines governing standardization and are available on the Current Standards Activities page at standardsactivities.csagroup.org.

5) This Standard is subject to review within five years from the date of publication. Suggestions for its improvement will be referred to the appropriate committee. To submit a proposal for change, please send the following information to [email protected] include “Proposal for change” in the subject line:

1. a) Standard designation (number);
2. b) relevant clause, table, and/or figure number;
3. c) wording of the proposed change; and
4. d) rationale for the change.

1 Scope

1.1 Subjects addressed

This Standard specifies requirements for the design, construction, initial inspection and testing, marking, periodic inspection and testing, and repair of UN pressure receptacles and multiple-element gas containers for the transport of dangerous goods.

Annex Aspecifies the regulatory requirements for the conformity assessment system and registration requirements for manufacturers and inspection bodies.

Annex Bspecifies the conformity assessment system and registration requirements for periodic inspection and test bodies, and for repair facilities of UN pressure receptacles and multiple-element gas containers.

Annex Cspecifies the regulatory requirements for the conformity assessment system and registration requirements for design review agencies and specifies the design approval process for multiple-element gas containers.

Tables 1to 10provide information on the UN pressure receptacles covered by this Standard.

Note: It should be noted that compliance with the provisions of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and the regulations thereto might call for additional requirements due to particular characteristics or properties of individual dangerous goods.

1.2 Terminology

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.