Implementation
of
Fluid & Fab
Standard
Should you
require more
information,
please contact us:
Contact Person:
Shawn Boyce
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Fax :
(780) 875-9999
E-mail:
[email protected]
Website :
www.cllholdings.ca
5509- 97th vve.
Lloydminster, vB
T9V 3N9
CONTENTS
Standard B620
Overview
1
Requirements
and Criteria
1
Inspection
Services
1
Inspection
Services Cont.
2
Company
Registration
3
Staff
Qualifications
3
Inspection
Interval Tables
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or testing must register and
maintain a quality control
manual with Transport Canada.
This manual describes the
activities of the facility, what
they can do, not what they can’t
do. Our manual is very strong
in the areas of training and
safety of all personal and
equipment they are working on.
All testing procedures are
contained in this manual and
followed accordingly.
Standard B620 Overview
This standard applies to tanks,
other than intermediate bulk
containers and tubes, used for
the transportation of dangerous
goods primarily by road. Learn
more about it below.
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Why is Standard B620 required?
CSA Standard B620 specifies
requirements for highway,
portable, fiber reinforced plastic
and pressure/vacuum liquid
waste highway tanks for the
transportation of dangerous
goods. Industries from across
Canada were consulted and
formed a committee to evolve
this standard to what it is today.
Previous editions were
published in 1987, 1998, 2003
and the newest in 2009.
What criteria is required for
each level of inspection and
how often are they required?
Periodic testing and inspection
are contained on tables 1 and 2.
Did you know that a
hydrostatic or pneumatic test
and inspection is required if...
... the tank shows signs of dents
abrasions corroded or signs on
leakage?
...the tank was involved in an
accident that may have
compromised the tank
...the tank hasn’t been used for
one year or more to transport
dangerous goods
...the tank has been modified
The standard is used mostly for
tanks/vessels that travel on
roadways but may include
those used on rail and marine. It
considers the design,
construction, certification,
assembly, modification, repair,
testing, inspection and periodic
retesting, identification and
maintenance of these tanks. The
Transportation of Dangerous
Goods (TDG) Acts and
Regulations apply the Standard
B620 as well as what is
contained in their acts and
regulations. Did you know that?
How do you compare
inspections done from one
facility to the next?
We offer inspection services
wherein we follow strict
policies and procedures for our
safety and our customers peace
of mind. Check out our
inspection services listed
Any facility that is performing
inspections, manufacturing of,
modification, assembly, repair
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below.
External (Visual) Inspection
includes, but not limited to,
checking for:
 defect in welds, piping,
dents, distortion of shell or
heads
 man hole covers are
operative
 functioning of valves,
vents and emergency
devices
 all flanged connections
including blanks have all
bolts and nuts and are
properly tightened
 level gauges operating
properly
 the specification plate and
other markings are legible
and all proper information is
stamped
 all attachments and major
appurtenances are not
damaged or badly corroded
 hoses for abrasion
 self-closing relief valve for
corrosion or damage
 full opening of rear head for
cuts, cracks or splits
(if the damage is more
than .5” in depth, it must be
replaced)
 internal self-closing valve
and off-truck emergency
shutdown system
 Note:
If tank is corroded, a Thickness
Test will be performed.
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 Pneumatic test with the use
of soapy water on any tanks
MAWP of 5psi and below
 checking tank shell, heads,
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 80% of MAWP is held for
baffles for cracks, dents,
defective welds, loose
fasteners, internal piping,
valves, etc.
minimum of 5min
 bench testing of relief valve
An External (Visual)
Inspection is also done at this
interval.
 primary shut-off for missing
or damaged parts (vacuum
unit)
Thickness Test
includes, but not limited to:
 lining inspection, if required
 Test of thickness of tank
Upper Coupler Inspections
shell and head around
openings and piping that
show signs of high stress or
abrasion
Vac Unit (unit with pin
welded to sub-frame that is not
removable)
 tractor is unhook from unit
CONTENTS
Standard B620
Overview
1
Requirements
and Criteria
1
Inspection
Services
1
Inspection
Services Cont.
2
Company
Registration
3
Staff
Qualifications
3
Inspection
Interval Tables
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Internal (Visual) Inspection
includes, but not limited to,
checking for:
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cleaned, king pin and subframe inspected for weld
defects, wear abrasions or
dents
Pressure Test (Hydrostatic)
 relief valves are removed
and plugged or blocked. At
this interval, the relief valve
is sent out to a certified
valve company for
inspection, cleaning, repair
and certification as required
by Standard B620. This
information is kept on file
linked to the tank which is
being tested.
Tanker Unit
 sub-frame is unbolted from
frame cleaned if necessary;
same inspection as above is
performed; sub-frame
replaced, nuts and bolts
tightened to specification
Leakage Test
includes, but not limited to:
 all product piping and
valves shall be in place and
operative
Pressure Test (Pneumatic)
applied to tanks with MAWP of
5psi or less
 the procedure is similar to
the Hydrostatic Test but
compressed air is used.
Also
non-destructive
examination (NDE) that is
required or if there is any fault
or defect that is questionable, a
second party that is registered
to do the required level of
inspection will be called in.
As required by the Standard
B620, a written report for each
inspection or test is dated and
signed by the tank inspector
and is provided to customer. A
copy is always kept on file as
required by Transport Canada
for auditing or reference
purposes.
 the tank is completely filled
with water and pressured to
the manufacturer’s test
pressure and/or referencing
a chart contained in the
Standard B620. This
pressure is held for 10min
minimum. The tank and all
outlets are checked for leaks
during this time.
 all relief valves set to below
test pressure removed and
opening capped or plugged
 Hydrostatic test on any
tanks over MAWP of 5psi
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Fluid & Fab
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require more
information,
please contact us:
Contact Person:
Shawn Boyce
Phone :
(780) 875-5555
Standard
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Website :
www.cllholdings.ca
5509-97th vvenue
Lloydminster, vB
T9V 3N9
Contact us and let’s talk
about your
requirements.
Midwest Fluid & Fab,
A Division C.L.L Holdings Ltd.
Transport Canada
Facility Registration #: 25-0538
Yes, we may have an advantage
over others. We have a well
versed Parts Department. Our
Welding Department can
handle any B620 issues as well
as Pressure Vessel, B31-3 Piping
Repairs or fabrication.
How long have we been doing
inspections?
Is our staff well-trained and
understand our Quality
Program?
Standard B620
Overview
1
Requirements
and Criteria
1
Inspection
Services
1
Inspection
Services Cont.
2
Company
Registration
3
Staff
Qualifications
3
Inspection
Interval Tables
46
We have our strict garaging
policy as well as an up-to-date
safety program. All personnel
working on your equipment
follow these strict procedures.
What about repairs and
fabrication?
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Is safety being considered in the
work area?
You can use Transport
Canada’s website. There you
will find:
E-mail:
[email protected]
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What do you look for when
sourcing a Transport Canada
Registered Facility?
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B620
Yes. Our QC Manager has 30
years of experience as a B
Pressure Welder/Fabricator. He
has been involved in the
program since its inception and
familiar with the Standard B620.
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To Meet Your Needs….
If you have other questions or
inquiries, do not hesitate to ask.
Our tank tester has one year
experience working on tanks/
vessels and is learning our
procedures on testing and
repairing different tanks/
vessels.
What about pricing for
inspection services?
We have competitive pricing,
please stop by and inquire.
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