{"operation":"document","citation":"13-0190","title":"T-Aerospace, LLC — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2014-01-13","effective_on":null,"summary":"13-0190 response to T-Aerospace, LLC concerning 173.309.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-13-0190.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-13-0190.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-13-0190","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2013/130190.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nU.S. Department\nof Transportation\nPipeline and Hazardous\nMaterials Safety\nAdministration\n1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE\nWashington, D.C. 20590\nJAN 1 3 2014\nMr. Patrick Miller\nChief Inspector\nT -Aerospace, LLC\n4048 Senator Street\nMemphis, TN 3 8118\nReference No. 13-0190\nDear Mr. Miller:\nThis is in response to your September 19; 2013 e-mail asking for clarification of the\nHazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) pertaining to chemical fire\nextinguishers. In your e-mail, you state these fire extinguishers weigh 13 pounds (5.90 kg)\neach, contain liquefied bromochlorodi:fluoromethane gas (Halon 1211), and are composed of\nnon-specification cylinders constructed in conformance with United Laboratories (UL)\nStandard 299 (Dry chemical fire extinguishers). We apologize for the delay in responding\nand any inconvenience this may have caused.\nAs an attachment to your e-mail, you included two pictures of the Amerex Model B371 fire\nextinguisher: one of the specification plate, the second, of the instructions. These pictures\nindicate that the cylinders are Classification 2-1 :40-B :C, Size II, cylinders pressure-tested to\n585 psi ( 4035 kPa). Further, the specification plate also states that the fire extinguisher\nconforms to two test standards: American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI)/UL 711\n(Rating and fire testing of fire extinguishers), and ANSIIUL 1093 (Halogenated agent fire\nextinguishers). You ask if your company needs a requalifier identification number (RIN) to\nservice and re-certify dry chemical fire extinguishers manufactured by the Ansul and Amerex\nCorporations under the HMR.\nThe answer to your question is no. The HMR require those persons who requalify (i.e.,\ninspect, test, or certify), rebuild, or repair a Department of Transportation (DOT) specification\ncylinder or United Nations (UN) standard pressure receptacle to be approved to perform these\ntasks through receipt of a RIN. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety\nAdministration's (PHMSA's) Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety issues\nRINs to qualified persons in conformance with§§ 107.801, 180.201, and 180.203 of\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nthe HMR. The HMR do not require facilities that test non-specification fire extinguishers to\nhave a PHMSA-issued RIN. Nevertheless, non-specification fire extinguishers are only\nauthorized under the HMR if they meet all conditions and testing requirements prescribed in\n§ 173.309(c).\nI hope this satisfies your request. Please contact us if you need further assistance.\nT. Glenn Foster\nChief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention Branch\nStandards and Rulemaking Division\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\nDrakeford, Carolyn (PHMSA)\nFrom:\nSent:\nTo:\nSubject:\nAttachments:\nEdmonson, Eileen (PHMSA)\nFriday, September 20, 2013 12:01 PM\nDrakeford, Carolyn (PHMSA)\nRequest for Clarification for§ 173.309(c)\nphoto.jpg; photo.jpg\nEdmoncson\n§ /13 . '3 oq. c<!J. ·\n£ire l?khqj lJnsbers\n18-IJJq()\nCarolyn-\nThanks,\nEileen Edmonson\nUSDOT/PHMSA\n(202) 366-4481 (w)\n(202) 366-7041 (f)\neileen.edmonson@dot.gov (e-mail)\nhttp://www. phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat (website)\ninfocntr@dot.gov (Hazmat Info Center E-mail)\nPlease log in thee-mails below and attached photos as one letter from Patrick Miller and assign it to me.\nFrom: Patrick Miller [mailto:pmiller@taerospace.com]\nSent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 8:41AM\nTo: Edmonson, Eileen (PHMSA)\nSubject: DOT RIN\nHi Eileen,\nI am still trying to figure out if we need to have a RIN number. We are picking up these fire extinguishers by company\ntruck and bringing them back to our shop and returning them the same way. We will service these extinguishers here\n(which will include a hydrostatic test if needed). Both of the manufactures (ANSUL and AMEREX) of these fire\nextinguishers have said these cylinders are Non-Specification Cylinders which comply to the UL 299 designed cylinders and\ndo not fall under the DOT requirements. Could there be another reason why we would need a RIN number to certify these\ncylinders.\nThanks for your help again,\nPatrick Miller\nChief Inspector\nT-Aerospace LLC\n4048 Senator Street\nMemphis, TN 38118\n901-367-8944\npmiller@taerospace.com\nFrom: Patrick Miller [mailto:pmiller@taerospace.com]\nSent: Friday, September 13, 2013 8:36AM\nTo: Edmonson, Eileen (PHMSA)\nSubject: RE: Halon 1211 Fire Extinguishers\nEileen,\nForgot to attach the pictures.\nPatrick\n1\n\n<<<PAGE 4>>>\n\nFrom: Patrick Miller [mailto:pmiller@taerospace.com]\nSent: Friday, September 13, 2013 8:34AM\nTo: Edmonson, Eileen (PHMSA)\nSubject: RE: Halon 1211 Fire Extinguishers\nEileen,\nThank you for the links that you sent me. Can you forward these pictures to Mark Toughiry for me? This cylinder in these\ntwo pictures shows to be a 2A cylinder. The markings on the cylinder bottom are 40 BAR, 07,and AX. I do not see anything\nelse stamped on the cylinder. In the Cylinder Maintenance and Testing requirements for high and low pressure\ncylinders(Retest and Inspection of cylinders Table), it does not show anything about a 1A or 2A cylinder. Is there some\nwhere else I can find information about these cylinders?\nThank you for the help,\nPatrick Miller\nChief Inspector\nT -Aerospace LLC\n4048 Senator Street\nMemphis, TN 38118\n901-367-8944\npmiller@taerospace.com\nFrom: eileen.edmonson@dot.gov [mailto:eileen.edmonson@dot.gov]\nSent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 4:26PM\nTo: Patrick Miller\nSubject: RE: Halon 1211 Fire Extinguishers\nHello Patrick,\nI have enclosed the following website links in response to your request during our telephone conversation this afternoon on\nHalon 1211 fire extinguishers.\n49 CFR 173.309\nhttp://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-\nidx?c=ecfr&SID=5622380de2cb5316d73f377da1 c5a821&rgn=div8&view=text&node=49:2.1.1.3.9.7.25.16&idno=49\n49 CFR 180.213\nhttp://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-\nidx?c=ecfr&SID=Obcb0d1 053f9cdb26d6968b8183ee558&rgn=div8&view=text&node=49:3.1.1.1.3.3.1.9&idno=49\nHazardous Materials: Harmonization With the United Nations\nRecommendations, International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, and the\nInternational Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions for the Safe\nTransport of Dangerous Goods by Air; Final Rule, Docket No. PHMSA-2009-0126 (HM-215K)\n01/07/2013 Final Rule (contains latest version of§ 173.309)\nhttp://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-01-07/pdf/2012-31242.pdf\nHazardous Materials Regulations\n49 CFR Parts 171-177\nhttp://www. ecfr. gov /cg i-bin/text-\nidx?sid=e213d7b2c72a1202be4d1 00c360a66b5&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title49/49cfrv2 02.tpl\n49 CFR Parts 178-180\nhttp://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-\nidx?sid=453007b 18b06b 7 41266094d4e624 70b9&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title49/49cfrv3 02. tpl\n2\n\n<<<PAGE 5>>>\n\nI hope this satisfies your request.\nSincerely,\nEileen Edmonson\nUSDOT/PHMSA\n202-366-4481 (w)\n202-366-7041 (fax)\neileen.edmonson@dot.gov (e-mail)\nwww.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat!regulations\nwww.dot.gov\n3\n-------·- ··-------- ·---\n\n<<<PAGE 6>>>\n\nR AT\n_y 0 ES REQUIRE\n. 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GROSS\n~ EXTINGUISHER\n'1. 1.8 3 oz ± 14 oz\n~ROSS WEIGHT OF\n~ WHEN INITIALLY\nOSS WElGHT OF\n: 10 OZ (28 KG)\nY AFTER ANY USE.\nif'«.:JU'':~H TO LEAK.\n13 LB §-SO KG) OF\n12143\ni PSt (1345 kPa) BY AN\n)\n\n<<<PAGE 7>>>\n\nINSTRUCTIONS\nSQUEEZE LEVER.\n0125\nSLATION OF THESE LATENI\nPEN APPLIED TO PIE CAN\nDO HOT USE LE\nDER EXI\n\n<<<PAGE 8>>>\n\nAluminum Valve\nA344T\nC352TS\nB355T\nAmerex Corporation\nRUGGED\n• 1 Year Manufacturer's Warranty\n• Stored Pressure Design\n• Dependable Drawn Steel Cylinders\n• Durable High Gloss Polyester Powder Paint\n• All Metal Valve Construction\n• Temperature Range -40°F to 120oF\nCLEAN\n• Leaves no residue\n• Reclaimed Halon 1211 is Restored to Original\nMilitary Specification\n• Uses All Recycled Gas in Accordance With The\nMontreal Protocol\nUSER FRIENDLY\n• Maximum Visibility During Discharge\n• Large Loop Pull Pin\n• No Electrical Conductivity Back to the\nOperator\n• No Thermal or Static Shock\n• Bar Coded and Bi-lingual Labels\nOPTION\n• USCG Approved with Bracket Listed on\nUL Label (except model A344T)\nC354TS\nBrass Valve\n8369\n8371\n361\nHALON 1211 is a liquified gas, pressurized with nitrogen, which discharges as a vapor causing\nno cold or static shock and no impairment of the operator's vision. This \"CLEAN\" agent quickly\npenetrates difficult to see and hard to reach areas and leaves no residue. It is recommended for\nprotection of delicate, sensitive and expensive computers, electrical equipment, tapes and film,\nautomotive and aircraft engines, laboratory chemicals and equipment.\nQuality industrial grade hardware, \"CLEAN\" agent, light weight, good discharge range and excellent\nfire extinguishing ability.\nVALVE TYPE\nDESIGN\nMODEL NUMBER\nUL & ULC RATING\nCAPACITY (LBS.)\nSHIPPING Wf. (LBS.)\nHEIGHT (IN.)\nV\\lDTH(IN.)\nDEPTH (IN.)\nRANGE (INITIAL- FT)\nDISCHARGE TIME (SEC.)\nOPTIONAL CHROME CYLINDER\nMINIMUM SPACE\nREQUIREMENTS (CU. FT.)\nINCLUDED BRACKET\n. I ..\nRecycled gaseous agent certified to meet military specifications\n'0\nANODIZED ALUMINUM CHROME PLATED BRASS\nNOZZLE HOSE NOZZLE HOSE\nA344T 'C352TS 'C354TS B355T B369 B371 361\n2B:C 5B:C 5B:C 10B:C 1A:10B:C 2A:40B:C 4A:80B:C\n1.25 2.5 3 5 9 13 17\n2.75 5.5 6 9.75 16.75 22 36.25\n10 14.38 14.38 15.25 16.25 20.25 24\n3.63 4.5 6 5.75 8.5 8.5 9.75\n2.63 3 3 4.25 5 5 7\n9-12 9-15 9-15 9-15 12-18 12-18 12-18\n10 10 12 10 9 14 22\nYES YES YES YES YES YES\n156 312 375 624 1123 1622 2120\nVEHICLE AIRCRAFT AIRCRAFT VEHICLE WALL WALL WALL\n. . , ' I\nMADE IN U.S.A.\nManufactured and Tested to\nANSI/UL Standards\nComplies with NFPA 10 Standard\nIS0-9001/IS0-14001 Certified\nUL LISTED\nCONFORMS TO TEST\nSTANDARDS:\nUL-1093 -ANSI/UL711","truncated":false,"body_characters":9493}