1.1
This Standard applies to the design and manufacture of UN portable tanks and their approval by the
Competent Authority of Canada. Such UN portable tanks shall have a capacity greater than 450 litres and
may or may not meet the definition of “container” within the terms of the International Maritime
Organization’s International Convention for Safe Containers, 1972, as amended.
This Standard also applies to the selection, use, inspection, testing, and repair of UN portable tanks, as
well as IMO-type portable tanks (IMO-type 1, 2, 5, or 7 tanks), and IM 101 and IM 102 portable tanks, for
handling, offering for transport, or transport of dangerous goods in Canada, whether or not they meet the
definition of “container” within the terms of the International Convention for Safe Containers, 1972, as
amended.
1.2
The testing and evaluation of a product in accordance with this Standard can involve the use of processes,
materials, and/or equipment that can be hazardous. This Standard does not address the occupational
health and safety aspects associated with its use. Anyone using this Standard has the responsibility to
consult the appropriate authorities and establish appropriate health and safety practices in conjunction
with any applicable regulatory requirements.
1.3
The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, and the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations
may set out requirements that are additional to or different from those in this Standard. Where there is an
inconsistency between the requirements of this Standard and those of the Act or Regulations, the Act or
Regulations takes precedence to the extent of the inconsistency.
1.4
This Standard sets out certain minimum requirements regarding the design, construction, testing,
selection, and use of portable tanks. It is essential to exercise competent judgment in conjunction with this
Standard. In some circumstances it is necessary to exceed the minimum requirements of this Standard so
that adequate public safety is achieved.
1.5
In CSA Standards, “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; “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the
limits of the standard; and “can” is used to express possibility or capability. 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.
CSA B625-08-2008 history
2008CSA B625-08-2008 Portable tanks for the transport of dangerous goods First Edition