Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulations 2021
17Meaning of tank
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17 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 equipment or structural equipment that enables the receptacle to transport those goods.
(2) A receptacle for receiving and holding dangerous goods of UN 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. Chapter 6.3 of the ADG Code deals with packaging for infectious substances.