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55.—(1) This regulation applies in relation to pressure receptacles, aerosol dispensers and gas cartridges intended to be used for the carriage of dangerous goods.
(2) A manufacturer of—
(a)a pressure receptacle, other than a UN pressure receptacle, shall ensure that the pressure receptacle and its service equipment are designed, calculated, manufactured, equipped, approved, inspected, tested and marked in accordance with Sub-sections 6.2.1 to 6.2.3; and
(b)a UN pressure receptacle shall ensure that the pressure receptacle and its service equipment are designed, calculated, manufactured, equipped, approved, inspected, tested and marked in accordance with Sub-sections 6.2.1 and 6.2.5.
(3) An owner and a packer of—
(a)a pressure receptacle, other than a UN pressure receptacle, shall ensure that the pressure receptacle and its service equipment are periodically inspected, tested and marked in accordance with Sub-sections 6.2.1 to 6.2.3; and
(b)a UN pressure receptacle shall ensure that the pressure receptacle and its service equipment are periodically inspected, tested and marked in accordance with Sub-sections 6.2.1 and 6.2.5.
(4) A manufacturer, consignor and a packer of an aerosol dispenser or gas cartridge shall ensure that the gas cartridge or aerosol dispenser is manufactured, tested and marked in accordance with Section 6.2.4.
(5) In this regulation, “UN pressure receptacle” means a pressure receptacle that is constructed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 6.2 of the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Model Regulations, as revised or reissued from time to time(1).
Current edition (2005): ISBN 9211391067.
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