4.2.6.4.(1)

Objective

OS1 Fire Safety

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To override the options offered in Clauses 4.2.3.1.(1)(a) to (e) and limit the choice of containers to those that:

  • will limit the probability of the release and ignition of vapours and the escape of liquids under normal conditions, which could lead to rupture or explosion of the container under fire conditions, and
  • have a limited capacity and thus do not create a serious fire hazard.

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