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§ 179.202-5 Tank head puncture resistance system.

49 CFR 179.202-5

Citation49 CFR 179.202-5
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§ 179.202-5 Tank head puncture resistance system.

The DOT-117 specification tank car must have a tank head puncture resistance system in conformance with § 179.16(c). The full height head shields must have a minimum thickness of 1/2 inch.

[80 FR 26749, May 8, 2015]