Dangerous Goods by Road
every metal, rigid plastics and composite ibc, shall be inspected and tested, as relevant, in
accordance with 6.5.4.4 or 6.5.4.5:
- before it is put into service;
- thereafter at intervals not exceeding two and a half and five years, as appropriate;
- after the repair or remanufacture, before it is re-used for carriage.
an ibc shall not be filled and offered for carriage after the date of expiry of the last periodic test or
inspection. however, an ibc filled prior to the date of expiry of the last periodic test or inspection
may be carried for a period not to exceed three months beyond the date of expiry of the last periodic
test or inspection. in addition, an ibc may be carried after the date of expiry of the last periodic test
or inspection:
(a) after emptying but before cleaning, for purposes of performing the required test or inspection
prior to refilling; and
(b) unless otherwise approved by the competent authority, for a period not to exceed six months
beyond the date of expiry of the last periodic test or inspection in order to allow the return of
dangerous goods or residues for proper disposal or recycling.
note: for the particulars in the transport document, see 5.4.1.1.11.