Ask X3What does 49 CFR 180.207 (Requirements for requalification of UN pressure receptacles) require?
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Short answer
Four things are required for requalification of UN pressure receptacles:
1. Conformity to the requirements prescribed in paragraphs (a), (b) and (d) in 180.205
2. Successful requalification and marking in accordance with this subpart
3. Requalification at the interval specified in the table in 180.207(c)
4. Recording of requalification results in accordance with 180.215
The rule says
"A pressure receptacle may be requalified at any time during or before the month and year that the requalification is due." (49 CFR 180.207(a)(2))
"Each pressure receptacle that is successfully requalified in accordance with the requirements specified in this section must be marked in accordance with 180.213." (49 CFR 180.207(b)(1))
"Each UN pressure receptacle that becomes due for periodic requalification must be requalified at the interval specified in the following table before it is filled" (49 CFR 180.207(c))
"Each UN pressure receptacle must be requalified in conformance with the procedures contained in the following standards, as applicable." (49 CFR 180.207(d))
In plain English
The process involves conforming to specific requirements, successful requalification and marking, and recording of results. The requalification interval is specified in a table, and the process must be done before the pressure receptacle is filled. The rule also requires that the requalification be done in accordance with specific standards. In practice, this means that companies must have a system in place to track the requalification status of their pressure receptacles and ensure that they are requalified on time.
What to do
- Ensure that all UN pressure receptacles conform to the requirements prescribed in paragraphs (a), (b) and (d) in 180.205
- Requalify pressure receptacles at the interval specified in the table in 180.207(c)
- Record requalification results in accordance with 180.215
- Mark successfully requalified pressure receptacles in accordance with 180.213