Subpart A—Introduction, Approvals and Reports8Subpart B—General Design Requirements11Subpart C—Specifications for Pressure Tank Car Tanks (Classes DOT-105, 109, 112, 114 and 120)31Subpart D—Specifications for Non-Pressure Tank Car Tanks (Classes DOT-111AW, 115AW, and 117AW)69Subpart E—Specifications for Multi-Unit Tank Car Tanks (Classes DOT-106A and 110AW)20Subpart F—Specification for Cryogenic Liquid Tank Car Tanks and Seamless Steel Tanks (Classes DOT-113 and 107A)44
Regulationcurrent
49 CFR 179.500-11
-11 Loading and unloading valves.
Current as of 2026-08-18 Government source
eCFR editorial compilationAuthoritative but unofficial
(a)Loading and unloading valve or valves shall be mounted on the cover or threaded into the marked end of tank. These valves shall be of approved type, made of metal not subject to rapid deterioration by lading or in service, and shall withstand without leakage a pressure equal to the marked test pressure of tank. Provision shall be made for closing service outlet of valves.#
