Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

DANGEROUS GOODS (ROAD TRANSPORT) REGULATION 2010 (NO 12 OF 2010) - REG 20

    (1)     For this regulation, "tank" means—

        (a)     a receptacle for receiving and holding dangerous goods; and

        (b)     any service or structural equipment that enables the receptacle to transport those goods.

    (2)     However, a receptacle for receiving and holding dangerous goods of UN class 2 is not a tank unless it has a capacity of more than 450L.

    (3)     Also, the following are not tanks:

        (a)     packaging that complies with the ADG code, chapter 6.1, chapter 6.3 or chapter 6.6;

        (b)     an IBC;

        (c)     an MEGC;

        (d)     a cylinder;

        (e)     a pressure drum;

        (f)     a tube;

        (g)     a bulk container that complies with the ADG code, chapter 6.8.

Note     The kinds of packaging dealt with under the ADG code, ch 6.8 include drums, barrels, jerry cans, boxes, bags and composite packaging. The code, ch 6.3 deals with packaging for infectious substances.