Victorian Consolidated Regulations

2 Reg. 256(1): S.R. No. 127/2000 as amended by S.R. Nos 96/2005 and 54/2007. - SECT 15

Meaning of tank

15. Meaning of tank



(1) Subject to subregulations (2) and (3), tank means-

   (a)  a receptacle for receiving and holding dangerous goods; and

   (b)  any service or structural equipment that enables the receptacle to
        transport those goods.

(2) A receptacle for receiving and holding dangerous goods of Class 2 is not a
tank unless it has a capacity of more than 450 litres.

(3) The following are not tanks-

   (a)  packaging that complies with the requirements of Chapter 6.1, 6.3 or
        6.6 of the ADG Code;

   (b)  an IBC;

   (c)  an MEGC;

   (d)  a cylinder;

   (e)  a pressure drum;

   (f)  a tube;

   (g)  a bulk container that complies with the requirements of Chapter 6.8 of
        the ADG Code.

Note The kinds of packaging dealt with under Chapter 6.1 of the ADG Code
include drums, barrels, jerry cans, boxes, bags and composite packaging.