Slip tank questions

[Puba]

Was this pre 2010? It changed in 2010 so make sure you have the right one.

did a little digging

Question: What rules apply to slip tanks or tidy tanks?


Answer: The regulations are called the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations for short). Part 5 of the TDG Regulations, states that most containers commonly referred to as "slip tanks" or “tidy tanks” must be certified by the manufacturer. This means that it must be manufactured to the Canadian General Standards Board Standard CAN/CGSB 43.146. There are certain times when a certified tank is NOT required. For example:
1) SLIP TANK FOR DIESEL ONLY (450 L limit – Section 1.33)
A tank with a capacity of 450 L or less does not need to comply with any standard if it only contains diesel. You will find this exemption under of the TDG Regulations.
Please note: You may NOT use this exemption to carry gasoline.
Also, when using this exemption:

• you do NOT need a shipping document (Part 3);
• the tank or the truck does NOT need labels or placards (Part 4); and
• you do NOT need to be trained (Part 6).

2) SLIP TANK FOR GASOLINE AND DIESEL (2000 L limit – Section 1.35)
You will find another exemption for slip tanks under . This exemption says that when you are transporting gasoline or diesel:

• you do NOT need a shipping document (Part 3);
• you do NOT need to display a UN number on the tank (Part 4); (Note: A label or placard must be still be displayed,) and
• you do NOT need to be trained (Part 6).

You are NOT exempt from Part 5 (means of containment). This means that:

• the slip tank (i.e. means of containment) must be certified by the manufacturer;
• tank is subject to periodic inspections by a ; and
• the tank(s) is/are limited to a total maximum capacity of 2000 L.

 

[maxwell]

duno.........was right on transport canadas web page so im thinkin its up to date

 

[teeroy]

so as long as your tank is certified you can carry up to 2000 litres? is there a label or certification on your tank from the manufacturer?

 

[LBZ]

so as long as your tank is certified you can carry up to 2000 litres? is there a label or certification on your tank from the manufacturer?

Yes but you need placards and TDG documents if the capacity is over 450L.
Also means my aluminum tank I had built isn't legal. Oh well......

 

[Puba]

Your good to go Max.

Question: What rules apply to slip tanks or tidy tanks?

Answer: The regulations are called the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations for short). Part 5 of the TDG Regulations, states that most containers commonly referred to as "slip tanks" or “tidy tanks” must be certified by the manufacturer. This means that it must be manufactured to the Canadian General Standards Board Standard CAN/CGSB 43.146. There are certain times when a certified tank is NOT required. For example:

1) SLIP TANK FOR DIESEL ONLY (450 L limit – Section 1.33)

A tank with a capacity of 450 L or less does not need to comply with any standard if it only contains diesel. You will find this exemption under section 1.33 of the TDG Regulations.

Please note: You may NOT use this exemption to carry gasoline.

Also, when using this exemption:

you do NOT need a shipping document (Part 3);
the tank or the truck does NOT need labels or placards (Part 4); and
you do NOT need to be trained (Part 6).
2) SLIP TANK FOR GASOLINE AND DIESEL (2000 L limit – Section 1.35)

You will find another exemption for slip tanks under section 1.35. This exemption says that when you are transporting gasoline or diesel:

you do NOT need a shipping document (Part 3);
you do NOT need to display a UN number on the tank (Part 4); (Note: A label or placard must be still be displayed,) and
you do NOT need to be trained (Part 6).
You are NOT exempt from Part 5 (means of containment). This means that:

the slip tank (i.e. means of containment) must be certified by the manufacturer;
tank is subject to periodic inspections by a facility registered with Transport Canada; and
the tank(s) is/are limited to a total maximum capacity of 2000 L.
Question: How much diesel / gasoline may I carry in a slip tank?