Members Must Comply with CSA B622-14 – Automatic Air Intake Shut-Off Device
CSA B622-14 – Selection and use of highway tanks, TC portable tanks, and ton containers for the transportation of dangerous goods, Class 2 requires, as of January 12, 2018, 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.
As you recall, in November, we applied for a one-year implementation period that was unfortunately refused by Transport Canada. On December 11, we sent a follow-up letter to Transport Canada urging for their leniency and an extension to April 30, 2018, advising that this is not a simple process during this time of year. A copy of the letter can be viewed here. Although we have not received an official response from Transport Canada, they have verbally confirmed that extensions to the compliance date would not be provided.
Members should continue to take the necessary steps to comply with this requirement. Please contact your suppliers to identify the automatic engine air intake shut-off device(s) that you require. We also suggest that you prepare a letter for each truck, indicating the schedule of your implementation plan as well as instruct your operators on how to present it in the event of an inspection by Transport Canada. It is also recommended that you include a phone number and contact person from within your company your drivers could refer Transport Canada to, in order to present the steps you are taking to comply with this requirement.
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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.
