14Meaning of IBC

14 Meaning of IBC

(1)  Subject to subregulation (2) , an 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, 1 500 litres; and

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

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

(iv) for any other dangerous goods, 3 000 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.