14Meaning of “IBC”

14 Meaning of “IBC”

14 Meaning of “IBC”

(1) In this Regulation, IBC or intermediate bulk container means, subject to subsection (2), 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—1,500L, and

(ii) for solids of Packing Group I packed in a metal container—3,000L, and

(iii) for solids or liquids of Packing Groups II and III—3,000L, and

(iv) for any other dangerous goods—3,000L, and

(b) is designed for mechanical handling.

(2) However, a rigid or flexible portable packaging that complies with the requirements of Chapter 6.1, 6.3 or 6.6 of the ADG Code is not an IBC.