Closure.

Current as of 2003-10-01 Government source

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety AdministrationOfficial agency material

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(a) The outer drum closure must be at least 16-gauge bolt-type locking ring having at least a 5/16-inch steel bolt for drum sizes not over 15 gallons, or a 12-gauge bolted ring with drop-forged lugs, one of which is threaded, and a 5/8-inch steel bolt for drum sizes over 15 gallons. Each bolt must be provided with a lock nut or equivalent device.

(b) The closure device must have means for the attachment of a temperproof lock wire and seal, or equivalent.

[Amdt. 178-1, 33 FR 14935, Oct. 4, 1968. Redesignated by Amdt. 178-97, 55 FR 52716, Dec. 21, 1990]