Sections3Subpart B—Specifications for Inside Containers, and Linings37Subpart C—Specifications for Cylinders27Subpart H—Specifications for Portable Tanks22Subpart J—Specifications for Containers for Motor Vehicle Transportation79Subpart K—Specifications for Packagings for Class 7 (Radioactive) Materials1Subpart L—Non-bulk Performance-Oriented Packaging Standards23Subpart M—Testing of Non-bulk Packagings and Packages10Subpart N—IBC Performance-Oriented Standards10Subpart O—Testing of IBCs14Subpart P—Large Packagings Standards9Subpart Q—Testing of Large Packagings8Subpart R—Flexible Bulk Container Standards5Subpart S—Testing of Flexible Bulk Containers9
Regulationcurrent
49 CFR 178.255-14
-14 Marking.
Current as of 2026-08-18 Government source
eCFR editorial compilationAuthoritative but unofficial
(a)In addition to markings required by Section VIII of the ASME Code (IBR, see § 171.7 of this subchapter), every tank shall bear permanent marks at least 1/8-inch high stamped into the metal near the center of one of the tank heads or stamped into a plate permanently attached to the tank by means of brazing or welding or other suitable means as follows:#
Manufacturer's name ______________ Serial No. DOT specification Nominal capacity ______________ (gallons) Tare weight ______________ (pounds) Date of manufacture#