Victorian Consolidated Regulations

2 Reg. 256(1): S.R. No. 127/2000 as amended by S.R. Nos 96/2005 and 54/2007. - SECT 11

Meaning of IBC

11. Meaning of IBC



(1) Subject to subregulation (2), IBC or intermediate bulk container means a
rigid or flexible portable packaging for the transport of dangerous goods that
complies with the specifications in Chapter 6.5 of the ADG Code and that-

   (a)  has a capacity of not more than-

   (i)  for solids of Packing Group I packed in a composite, fibreboard,
        flexible, wooden, or rigid plastics container, 1500 litres; and

   (ii) for solids of Packing Group I packed in a metal container, 3000
        litres; and

   (iii) for solids or liquids of Packing Groups II and III, 3000 litres; and

   (iv) for any other dangerous goods, 3000 litres; and

   (b)  is designed for mechanical handling.

(2) Rigid or flexible portable packaging that complies with the requirements
of Chapter 6.1, 6.3 or 6.6 of the ADG Code cannot be an IBC.