CSA B622-14 – Automatic Air Intake Shut-Off Device
We remind you that the CSA B622-14 – Selection and use of highway tanks, TC portable tanks, and ton containers for the transportation of dangerous goods, Class 2 requires that diesel engines on highway tanks and portable tanks containing dangerous goods of Class 2.1 and being used during loading and off-loading shall be equipped with an automatic engine air intake shut-off device. These devices are used to prevent diesel engine runaway if exposed to flammable vapours that may result in catastrophic engine failure and risk of explosion and/or fire.
The CPA advocated on your behalf and applied for a one-year implementation period. Unfortunately, Transport Canada will NOT provide an extension to the enforcement date of January 12, 2018.
Response received from Transport Canada on November 30: Your request for a one-year implementation period to get in compliance with Clause 5.1(i) of CSA Standard B622, “Selection and use of highway tanks, TC portable tanks, and ton containers for the transportation of dangerous goods, Class 2”, published by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), was reviewed and discussed in the TDG Directorate. The decision was made to keep the implementation date of January 12, 2018, for the adoption of the requirements of CSA Standard B622-14. It was also decided that no Competent Authority Approvals (Equivalency or Temporary Certificates) would be issued to authorize more time to implement the requirements of the standard.
Members should take the necessary steps to comply by the compliance date of January 12, 2018. Please contact your suppliers to identify the automatic engine air intake shut-off device(s) that you require.
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For questions or more information, please contact:
- Transport Canada at: tdgcontainers-tmdcontenants@tc.gc.ca; or
- Mélanie Levac, CPA’s Vice-President of Regulatory Affairs and Safety at: melanielevac@propane.ca.
