The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2007

Interpretation

1.  In this Schedule, the expressions mentioned in column 1 of the Table shall have the meanings given in column 2 of that Table and related expressions shall be construed accordingly.

Table

Column 1	Column 2
“an assembly of old pressure receptacles”	An assembly of old pressure receptacles— (a) held firmly together and interconnected by a manifold; and (b) where each receptacle has a volume not exceeding 150 litres.
“examination”	In respect of an old tank, a careful and critical scrutiny of that old tank in or out of service, as appropriate, and using suitable techniques, including testing, where appropriate, to assess— (a) its actual condition; and (b) whether, for the period up to the next examination, it will not cause danger when properly used if normal maintenance is carried out.
“inspection body”	A person appointed pursuant to paragraph 9 of this Schedule.
“old tank-vehicle”	A tank-vehicle including— (a) any demountable tank which is attached to it; and (b) an assembly of old pressure receptacles if— (i) they are mounted on a frame where the frame is permanently fixed to the vehicle; and (ii) the total volume of the assembly is at least 1,000 litres.
“old tank wagon”	A tank wagon including— (a) any demountable tank which is attached to it; and (b) an assembly of old pressure receptacles if— (i) they are mounted on a frame where the frame is permanently fixed to the wagon; and (ii) the total volume of the assembly is at least 1,000 litres.
“pressure vessel”	A tank-container or the fixed or demountable tank of an old tank-vehicle which is— (a) used or intended to be used for the carriage of dangerous goods— (i) at a pressure of 500 millibar or more above or below atmospheric pressure; or (ii) at a pressure of 500 millibar or less above atmospheric pressure— (aa) if that pressure is maintained by artificial means; and (bb) would rise above that pressure if such means were no longer employed; or (b) filled or discharged at a pressure of 500 millibar or more above or below atmospheric pressure.
“tube-container”	A group of old pressure receptacles connected together— (a) with a total capacity greater than 3 cubic metres; and (b) fitted into a framework suitable for lifting on and off a vehicle, and intended to be used for the carriage of gases.
“tube trailer”	A trailer which has— (a) more than one old pressure receptacle, structurally attached to, or forming part of, the trailer; and (b) which is intended to be used for the carriage of gases.