Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) and Use of Transportable Pressure Receptacles Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4	Column 5	Column 6	Column 7
Classification	Hazardous properties	Relevant properties	Packing Group	Class number	Danger sign	Optional lettering
Non-flammable, non-toxic gas	A substance which— at 50°C has a vapour pressure greater than 300 kilopascals absolute or is completely gaseous at 20°C at a standard pressure of 101.3 kilopascals; and is carried at an absolute pressure of not less than 280 kilopascals or in liquefied form, other than a toxic gas or a flammable gas.	—	—	2.2		COMPRESSED GAS
Toxic gas	A substance which at 50°C has a vapour pressure greater than 300 kilopascals absolute or is completely gaseous at at 20°C at a standard pressure of 101.3 kilopascals and which is toxic.	—	—	2.3		TOXIC GAS
Flammable gas	A substance which— at 50°C has a vapour pressure greater than 300 kilopascals absolute or is completely gaseous at 20°C at a standard pressure of 101.3 kilopascals and is flammable; or is packed in an aerosol dispenser where that dispenser contains either— more than 45 per cent by mass of a flammable substance, or more than 250 grammes of a flammable substance, and in this sub-paragraph flammable substances means a flammable gas or flammable liquid having a flash point less than or equal to 100°C.	—	—	2.1		FLAMMABLE GAS
Flammable liquid	A liquid with a flash point— above 61°C and which is carried at a temperature above its flash point; or of 61°C or below except— a liquid which has a flashpoint equal to or more than 35°C, and when tested in accordance with the appropriate approved method does not support combustion, a viscous substance which complies with the provisions of Part III and is contained in a receptacle with a capacity of less than 450 litres, or a substance which is classified as a flammable gas because it has the hazardous properties specified in sub- paragraph (b) corresponding to the entry for a “flammable gas” in column 1.	a (in the case of any liquid having a flash point of less than 23°C and containing either not more than 5% of toxic or corrosive substances with a packing group of I or II or not more than 5% of flammable liquids with a packing group of I and a subsidiary hazard of toxic or corrosive)— i less than 3% of it separates out into a clear solvent layer following a suitable solvent separation test, ii the flash point of it is specified in column 1 of the Table set out in Part IV, iii the kinematic viscosity of it is within the range specified in column 2 of the Table set out in Part IV which is opposite to the flash point of that liquid referred to in head (ii), and iv is contained in a receptacle with a capacity of less than 450 litres; or	III	3		FLAMMABLE LIQUID
Flammable liquid	A liquid with a flash point— above 61°C and which is carried at a temperature above its flash point; or of 61°C or below except— a liquid which has a flashpoint equal to or more than 35°C, and when tested in accordance with the appropriate approved method does not support combustion, a viscous substance which complies with the provisions of Part III and is contained in a receptacle with a capacity of less than 450 litres, or a substance which is classified as a flammable gas because it has the hazardous properties specified in sub- paragraph (b) corresponding to the entry for a “flammable gas” in column 1.	b (in the case of any other liquid) it has—		3		FLAMMABLE LIQUID
Flammable liquid	A liquid with a flash point— above 61°C and which is carried at a temperature above its flash point; or of 61°C or below except— a liquid which has a flashpoint equal to or more than 35°C, and when tested in accordance with the appropriate approved method does not support combustion, a viscous substance which complies with the provisions of Part III and is contained in a receptacle with a capacity of less than 450 litres, or a substance which is classified as a flammable gas because it has the hazardous properties specified in sub- paragraph (b) corresponding to the entry for a “flammable gas” in column 1.	i an initial boiling point not greater than 35°C,	I	3		FLAMMABLE LIQUID
Flammable liquid	A liquid with a flash point— above 61°C and which is carried at a temperature above its flash point; or of 61°C or below except— a liquid which has a flashpoint equal to or more than 35°C, and when tested in accordance with the appropriate approved method does not support combustion, a viscous substance which complies with the provisions of Part III and is contained in a receptacle with a capacity of less than 450 litres, or a substance which is classified as a flammable gas because it has the hazardous properties specified in sub- paragraph (b) corresponding to the entry for a “flammable gas” in column 1.	ii an initial boiling point above 35°C and a flash point of less than 23°C, or	II	3		FLAMMABLE LIQUID
Flammable liquid	A liquid with a flash point— above 61°C and which is carried at a temperature above its flash point; or of 61°C or below except— a liquid which has a flashpoint equal to or more than 35°C, and when tested in accordance with the appropriate approved method does not support combustion, a viscous substance which complies with the provisions of Part III and is contained in a receptacle with a capacity of less than 450 litres, or a substance which is classified as a flammable gas because it has the hazardous properties specified in sub- paragraph (b) corresponding to the entry for a “flammable gas” in column 1.	iii an initial boiling point above 35°C and a flash point of 23°C or above.	III	3		FLAMMABLE LIQUID
Flammable solid	a a solid which, under conditions encountered in carriage, is readily combustible or may cause or contribute to fire through friction; or b a self-reactive or related substance which is liable to undergo a strongly exothermic reaction.	A substance which is—		4.1		FLAMMABLE SOLID
Flammable solid	a a solid which, under conditions encountered in carriage, is readily combustible or may cause or contribute to fire through friction; or b a self-reactive or related substance which is liable to undergo a strongly exothermic reaction.	a water-wetted and(when in a dry state) required to be classified (as defined by regulation 2(1) of the Classification and Labelling of Explosives Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1991) in pursuance of regulation 3(2)(a) of those Regulations;	I	4.1		FLAMMABLE SOLID
Flammable solid	a a solid which, under conditions encountered in carriage, is readily combustible or may cause or contribute to fire through friction; or b a self-reactive or related substance which is liable to undergo a strongly exothermic reaction.	b i a self-reactive substance; or	II	4.1		FLAMMABLE SOLID
Flammable solid	a a solid which, under conditions encountered in carriage, is readily combustible or may cause or contribute to fire through friction; or b a self-reactive or related substance which is liable to undergo a strongly exothermic reaction.	ii a readily combustible solid which, when ignited, burns very vigorously or intensely and is difficult to extinguish;		4.1		FLAMMABLE SOLID
Flammable solid	a a solid which, under conditions encountered in carriage, is readily combustible or may cause or contribute to fire through friction; or b a self-reactive or related substance which is liable to undergo a strongly exothermic reaction.	c a readily combustible solid which when ignited burns vigorously or intensely.	III
Spontaneously combustible substance	A substance which is liable to spontaneous heating under conditions encountered in carriage or to heating in contact with air being then liable to catch fire.	A substance which is—		4.2		SPONTANE-OUSLY COMBUSTIBLE
Spontaneously combustible substance	A substance which is liable to spontaneous heating under conditions encountered in carriage or to heating in contact with air being then liable to catch fire.	a a pyrophoric substance which ignites instantly on contact with air;	I	4.2		SPONTANE-OUSLY COMBUSTIBLE
Spontaneously combustible substance	A substance which is liable to spontaneous heating under conditions encountered in carriage or to heating in contact with air being then liable to catch fire.	b liable to ignite on contact with air within a short space of time, particularly under conditions of spillage; or	II	4.2		SPONTANE-OUSLY COMBUSTIBLE
Spontaneously combustible substance	A substance which is liable to spontaneous heating under conditions encountered in carriage or to heating in contact with air being then liable to catch fire.	c any other substance which is liable to ignite on contact with air.	III	4.2		SPONTANE-OUSLY COMBUSTIBLE
Substance which in contact with water emits flammable gas	A substance which in contact with water is liable to become spontaneously combustible or to give off a flammable gas.	A substance which—		4.3		DANGEROUS WHEN WET
Substance which in contact with water emits flammable gas	A substance which in contact with water is liable to become spontaneously combustible or to give off a flammable gas.	a either reacts vigorously with water at ambient temperatures and demonstrates generally a tendency for the gas produced to ignite spontaneously or reacts readily with water at ambient temperatures so that the rate of evolution of flammable gas is equal to or greater than 10 litres per kilogramme of substance over any period of one minute;		4.3		DANGEROUS WHEN WET	I
Substance which in contact with water emits flammable gas	A substance which in contact with water is liable to become spontaneously combustible or to give off a flammable gas.	b reacts readily with water at ambient temperatures so that the maximum rate of evolution of flammable gas is equal to or greater than 20 litres per kilogramme of substance per hour; or		4.3		DANGEROUS WHEN WET	II
Substance which in contact with water emits flammable gas	A substance which in contact with water is liable to become spontaneously combustible or to give off a flammable gas.	c reacts slowly with water at ambient temperatures so that the maximum rate of evolution of flammable gas is greater than 1 litre per kilogrammme of substance per hour.		4.3		DANGEROUS WHEN WET	III
Oxidising substance	A substance other than an organic peroxide which, although not necessarily combustible, may by yielding oxygen or by a similar process cause or contribute to the combustion of other material.	A solid substance which, when mixed with cellulose in a ratio of either 1:4 or 1:1 by mass, exhibits a burning rate at least as fast as that for a—		5.1		OXIDIZING AGENT
Oxidising substance	A substance other than an organic peroxide which, although not necessarily combustible, may by yielding oxygen or by a similar process cause or contribute to the combustion of other material.	a 3:2 mixture by mass of potassium bromate and cellulose;	I	5.1		OXIDIZING AGENT
Oxidising substance	A substance other than an organic peroxide which, although not necessarily combustible, may by yielding oxygen or by a similar process cause or contribute to the combustion of other material.	b 2:3 mixture by mass of potassium bromate and cellulose; or	II	5.1		OXIDIZING AGENT
Oxidising substance	A substance other than an organic peroxide which, although not necessarily combustible, may by yielding oxygen or by a similar process cause or contribute to the combustion of other material.	c 3:7 mixture by mass of potassium bromate and cellulose.	III	5.1		OXIDIZING AGENT
Oxidising substance	A substance other than an organic peroxide which, although not necessarily combustible, may by yielding oxygen or by a similar process cause or contribute to the combustion of other material.	A liquid substance which, when mixed with cellulose in a ratio of 1:1 by mass, exhibits a pressure rise at least as fast as that of a 1:1 mixture by mass of—		5.1		OXIDIZING AGENT
Oxidising substance	A substance other than an organic peroxide which, although not necessarily combustible, may by yielding oxygen or by a similar process cause or contribute to the combustion of other material.	a 50% perchloric acid and cellulose;	I	5.1		OXIDIZING AGENT
Oxidising substance	A substance other than an organic peroxide which, although not necessarily combustible, may by yielding oxygen or by a similar process cause or contribute to the combustion of other material.	b 40% aqueous sodium chlorate solution and cellulose; or	II	5.1		OXIDIZING AGENT
Oxidising substance	A substance other than an organic peroxide which, although not necessarily combustible, may by yielding oxygen or by a similar process cause or contribute to the combustion of other material.	c 65% aqueous nitric acid and cellulose.	III	5.1		OXIDIZING AGENT
Organic peroxide	A substance which is— an organic peroxide; and an unstable substance which may undergo exothermic self- accelerating decomposition.	Any substance classified as an organic peroxide.	II	5.2		ORGANIC PEROXIDE
Toxic substance	A substance which is liable either to cause death or serious injury or to harm human health if swallowed or inhaled or by skin contact.	A substance which has been allocated to—		6.1		TOXIC
Toxic substance	A substance which is liable either to cause death or serious injury or to harm human health if swallowed or inhaled or by skin contact.	a packing group I in accordance with the criteria set out in Part V;		6.1		TOXIC	I
Toxic substance	A substance which is liable either to cause death or serious injury or to harm human health if swallowed or inhaled or by skin contact.	b packing group II in accordance with the criteria set out in Part V; or		6.1		TOXIC	II
Toxic substance	A substance which is liable either to cause death or serious injury or to harm human health if swallowed or inhaled or by skin contact.	c packing group III in accordance with the criteria set out in Part V.		6.1		TOXIC	III
Infectious substance	A substance which either contains viable micro-organisms that are known or reasonably believed to cause disease in animals or humans or genetically modified micro-organisms and organisms which are infectious.	—	—	6.2		—
Corrosive substance	A substance which by chemical action will— cause severe damage when in contact with living tissue; or materially damage freight or equipment if leakage occurs.	A substance which—		8		CORROSIVE
Corrosive substance	A substance which by chemical action will— cause severe damage when in contact with living tissue; or materially damage freight or equipment if leakage occurs.	a causes full thickness destruction of skin tissue at the site of contact within an observation period of 60 minutes starting after testing on the intact skin of an animal for a period of 3 minutes or less;	I	8		CORROSIVE
Corrosive substance	A substance which by chemical action will— cause severe damage when in contact with living tissue; or materially damage freight or equipment if leakage occurs.	b causes full thickness destruction of skin tissue at the site of contact within an observation period of 14 days starting after testing on the intact skin of an animal for a period of more than 3 minutes but not more than 60 minutes;	II	8		CORROSIVE
Corrosive substance	A substance which by chemical action will— cause severe damage when in contact with living tissue; or materially damage freight or equipment if leakage occurs.	c causes full thickness destruction of skin tissue at the site of contact within an observation period of 14 days starting after testing on the intact skin of an animal for a period of more than 60 minutes but not more than 4 hours; or	III	8		CORROSIVE
Corrosive substance	A substance which by chemical action will— cause severe damage when in contact with living tissue; or materially damage freight or equipment if leakage occurs.	d causes corrosion in steel or aluminium surfaces at a rate exceeding 6.25 mm a year at a test temperature of 55°C.	III	8		CORROSIVE
Miscellaneous dangerous goods	A substance which— is listed in the approved carriage list and which may create a risk to the health and safety of persons in the conditions encountered in carriage whether or not it has any of the hazardous properties of any other classification; contains a genetically-modified micro- organism which is capable of altering animals, plants, or micro-biological substances in a way which is not normally the result of natural reproduction but excluding any infectious substance or; is hazardous to the environment but excluding any substance which— is an explosive or radioactive material, possesses any of the hazardous properties of any other classification, or constitutes dangerous goods for any other reason.	—	—	9		—

Part II — Specification of Danger Signs

1

The danger signs to be used shall be those shown in column 6 of Part I for the classification of the goods shown in the corresponding entry in column 1 of that Part and the signs shall conform in form and colour to those shown in the said column 6, except that in the case of the signs for the classifications “non-flammable non-toxic gas”, “flammable gas”, “flammable liquid” and “substance which in contact with water emits flammable gas”, the symbol may be in white.

2

The words in column 7 of Part I may be included in the lower half of the relevant sign shown in the corresponding entry in column 6 of that Part and where included shall conform in form and colour to those shown in the said column 7, except that—

• (a) in the case of the signs for the classifications “non-flammable non-toxic gas”, “flammable gas”, “flammable liquid”, “spontaneously combustible substance” and “substance which in contact with water emits flammable gas”, any lettering may be in white;

• (b) in the case of the sign for the classification “corrosive substance” the lettering shall be in white;

• (c) in place of the word “toxic”, the word “poison” may be used wherever it occurs; and

• (d) in place of the word “flammable”, the word “inflammable” may be used wherever it occurs.

3

Each danger sign shall be in the form of a square set with its sides at an angle of 45° to the vertical.

4

Danger signs shall have a line of the same colour as the symbol, 5 millimetres inside the edge and running parallel to it. (The broken line which surrounds each sign as depicted in column 6 of Part I delineates the edge of that sign and need not be shown.)

Part III — Viscous Substances not required to be Classified as Flammable Liquids

For the purposes of Part I, a substance shall not be classified as a flammable liquid if it complies with the following conditions, namely—

• (a) the substance does not have the hazardous properties of a toxic or corrosive substance;

• (b) the substance is a solution or homogeneous mixture which does not contain more than 20% nitro-cellulose containing not more than 12.6% nitrogen by mass;

• (c) the flash point of the substance is equal to or greater than 23°C;

• (d) in a suitable solvent separation test, the solvent which separates is not more than 3% of the volume of the substance; and

• (e) the viscosity of the substance when determined at 23°C in a flow cup conforming to the International Standards Organisation Standard ISO 2431-1984 or British Standard BS EN 535-1991 and having a jet diameter of 6 mm is—

• (i) in a case where the substance contains not more than 60% of a flammable liquid with a flash point of 61°C or less, not less than 40 seconds;

• (ii) in any other case, not less than 60 seconds.

Part IV — Tables of Flash Points and Kinematic Viscosity Ranges of Goods which have been classified as Flammable Liquids in accordance with Regulation 5, which have a Flash Point of less than 23°C and contain either—

Column 1	Column 2
Flash point	Kinematic viscosity γ (extrapolated at near-zero shear rate) (mm²/s at 23°C)
Above 17°C	20 < γ < 80
Above 10°C	80 < γ < 135
Above 5°C	135 < γ < 220
Above −1°C	220 < γ < 300
Above −5°C	300 < γ < 700
−5°C and below	700 < γ

Part V — Criteria for Ascertaining Packing Groups of Goods which have been classified as Toxic Substances in accordance with Regulation 5

Toxic substances shall be allocated into packing group I, II or III in accordance with the criteria given in the following Table:

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4	Column 5
Packing group	Oral toxicity LD₅₀(mg/kg)	Dermal toxicity of LD₅₀(mg/kg)	Inhalation toxicity of dust or mists LC₅₀(mg/m³)	Inhalation toxicity of vapours where V is the saturated vapour concentration produced by the substance at 20°C expressed by reference to LC₅₀(ppm)
The above criteria are based on LC₅₀ data relating to one hour exposure and where such information is available it should be used. However, where only LC₅₀ data relating to 4 hour exposures is available, then: LC₅₀ (4 hr) × 4 shall be considered equivalent to LC₅₀ (1 hr) for dusts or mists, and LC₅₀ (4 hr) × 2 shall be considered equivalent to LC₅₀ (1 hr) for vapours.	The above criteria are based on LC₅₀ data relating to one hour exposure and where such information is available it should be used. However, where only LC₅₀ data relating to 4 hour exposures is available, then: LC₅₀ (4 hr) × 4 shall be considered equivalent to LC₅₀ (1 hr) for dusts or mists, and LC₅₀ (4 hr) × 2 shall be considered equivalent to LC₅₀ (1 hr) for vapours.	The above criteria are based on LC₅₀ data relating to one hour exposure and where such information is available it should be used. However, where only LC₅₀ data relating to 4 hour exposures is available, then: LC₅₀ (4 hr) × 4 shall be considered equivalent to LC₅₀ (1 hr) for dusts or mists, and LC₅₀ (4 hr) × 2 shall be considered equivalent to LC₅₀ (1 hr) for vapours.	The above criteria are based on LC₅₀ data relating to one hour exposure and where such information is available it should be used. However, where only LC₅₀ data relating to 4 hour exposures is available, then: LC₅₀ (4 hr) × 4 shall be considered equivalent to LC₅₀ (1 hr) for dusts or mists, and LC₅₀ (4 hr) × 2 shall be considered equivalent to LC₅₀ (1 hr) for vapours.	The above criteria are based on LC₅₀ data relating to one hour exposure and where such information is available it should be used. However, where only LC₅₀ data relating to 4 hour exposures is available, then: LC₅₀ (4 hr) × 4 shall be considered equivalent to LC₅₀ (1 hr) for dusts or mists, and LC₅₀ (4 hr) × 2 shall be considered equivalent to LC₅₀ (1 hr) for vapours.
I	< 5	< 40	< 500	V √ 10 ×LC₅₀ and LC₅₀ < 1000
II	> 5 to < 50	> 40 to < 200	> 500 to < 2000	V √ LC₅₀ and LC₅₀ < 3000 but not placed in packing group I
III	solids: > 50 to < 200 liquids: > 50 to < 500	> 200 to < 1000	> 2000 to < 10000	V √ 0.2 × LC₅₀ and LC₅₀ < 5000 but not placed in either packing group I or II

SCHEDULE 2 — SUBSIDIARY HAZARD SIGNS

Part I — Ascertainment

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Subsidiary hazard	Subsidiary hazard sign	Optional lettering
Liable to explosion		—
Danger of fire (flammable gas)		FLAMMABLE GAS
Danger of fire (flammable liquid)		FLAMMABLE LIQUID
Danger of fire (flammable solid)		FLAMMABLE SOLID
Liable to spontaneous ignition		SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTIBLE
Danger of emission of flammable gas on contact with water		DANGEROUS WHEN WET
Fire intensifying hazard		OXIDISING AGENT
Toxic		TOXIC
Corrosive		CORROSIVE

Part II — Specification

1

The subsidiary hazard signs to be used shall be those shown in column 2 of Part I for the subsidiary hazard of the goods shown in the corresponding entry in column 1 of that Part and the signs shall conform in form and colour to those shown in the said column 2, except that in the case of the signs for the subsidiary hazards “Danger of fire (flammable gas)”, “Danger of fire (flammable liquid)”, or “Danger of emission of flammable gas on contact with water” the symbol may be in white.

2

The words in column 3 of Part I may be included in the lower half of the relevant sign shown in the corresponding entry in column 2 of that Part and where included shall conform in form and colour to those shown in the said column 3, except that—

• (a) in the case of the signs for the subsidiary hazards “Danger of fire (flammable gas)”, “Danger of fire (flammable liquid)”, “Liable to spontaneous combustion” and “Danger of emission of flammable gas on contact with water” any lettering may be in white;

• (b) in the case of the sign for the classification “corrosive substance” the lettering shall be in white;

• (c) in place of the word “toxic”, the word “poison” may be used; and

• (d) in place of the word “flammable”, the word “inflammable” may be used wherever it occurs.

3

Each subsidiary hazard sign shall be in the form of a square set with its sides at an angle of 45° to the vertical.

4

Subsidiary hazard signs shall have a line of the same colour as the symbol, 5 millimetres inside the edge and running parallel to it. (The broken line which surrounds each sign as depicted in column 2 of Part I delineates the edge of that sign and need not be shown.)

SCHEDULE 3 — CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH INDIVIDUAL RECEPTACLES NEED NOT COMPLY WITH REGULATION 6(1)(e) AND PARTICULARS NEED NOT BE SHOWN ON PACKAGES IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATION 8(1)

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Goods/Classification	Packing group	Maximum quantity per receptacle (or maximum receptacle volume, in the case of a gas)
Non-flammable, non-toxic gas, except one with a fire intensifying subsidiary hazard	—	120 ml (or 1,000 ml in metal or plastic aerosols).
Flammable gas or a non- flammable, non-toxic gas with a fire intensifying subsidiary hazard	—	120 ml in glass aerosols. 1,000 ml in metal or plastic aerosols.
Toxic gas	—	120 ml in aerosols.
Flammable liquid	II III	1 litre in metal packagings. 500 ml in glass or plastic packagings. 5 litres
Flammable solid	II III	500 g 3 kg
Substance (liquid or solid) which in contact with water emits flammable gas	II III	500 g 1 kg
Oxidizing substance (liquid or solid)	II III	500 g 1 kg
Organic peroxide (solid, of Type B or C as defined in the appropriate approved method, and not requiring temperature control)	II	100 g
Organic peroxide (liquid, of Type B or C as defined in the appropriate approved method, and not requiring temperature control)	II	25 ml
Organic peroxide (solid, of Type D, E or F as defined in the appropriate approved method, and not requiring temperature control)	II	500 g
Organic peroxide (liquid, of Type D, E or F as defined in the appropriate approved method, and not requiring temperature control)	II	125 ml
Toxic substance (solid)	II	500 g
Toxic substance (liquid)	II	100 ml
Toxic substance (solid)	III	3 kg
Toxic substance (liquid)	III	1 litre
Corrosive substance (solid)	II	1 kg
Corrosive substance (liquid)	II	500 ml. If glass, porcelain or stoneware receptacles are used they must be enclosed in compatible and rigid intermediate packagings.
Corrosive substance (solid)	III	2 kg
Corrosive substance (liquid)	III	1 litre
Diagnostic specimens in Group (b) (within the meaning of the approved methods)	—	100 ml packed in accordance with the appropriate approved method.
Dibromodifluoromethane	III	5 litres
Benzaldehyde	III	5 litres
Environmentally hazardous substance (solid), N.O.S.	III	5 kg
Environmentally hazardous substance (liquid), N.O.S.	III	5 litres

SCHEDULE 4 — FEES FOR APPROVALS AND SURVEILLANCE INSPECTIONS

1

On the making of an application to the Department for the approval of an approved person there shall be payable by such person in connection with the performance by or on behalf of the Department of its functions in relation to that application a fee or fees to be determined in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 5.

2

On receipt of an application for approval, the Department shall prepare and send to the applicant an estimate of the cost to it of the work necessary for the determination of the application, and the amount so estimated shall, subject to paragraph 4, be the amount of the initial fee payable and shall be paid forthwith.

3

On determination of the application, the Department shall prepare and send to the applicant a detailed statement of the work carried out for the determination of the application and of the cost reasonably incurred by it in carrying out that work or in having it carried out on its behalf.

4

If the cost stated in accordance with paragraph 3—

• (a) is greater than the amount of the initial fee estimated in accordance with paragraph 2, the difference shall be the amount of the final fee payable and shall be notified by the Department to the applicant and shall be paid by the applicant forthwith; or

• (b) is less than the amount of the initial fee estimated in accordance with paragraph 2, the difference shall be paid forthwith to the applicant by the Department.

5

In estimating or stating the cost of carrying out any work the Department may determine the cost of employing an officer for any period on work appropriate to his grade by reference to the average cost to it of employing officers of his grade for that period.

6

Following a surveillance inspection under regulation 15(3) the Department shall prepare and send to the person so inspected a statement of the cost of the performance by or on behalf of the Department of its functions in relation to that inspection, and the amount so stated shall be the fee payable for that inspection and shall be paid forthwith.

SCHEDULE 5 — AMENDMENTS TO THE DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES IN HARBOUR AREAS REGULATIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) 1991

1

The Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1991[^f00044] shall be amended in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 7.

2

In regulation 2(1) (Interpretation)—

• (a) for the definition of “approved list” there shall be substituted—

“approved list” means the “Approved Carriage List” described in regulation 4(1)(a) of the Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) and Use of Transportable Pressure Receptacles Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997 (S.R. 1997 No. 247);

• (b) in the definition of “classification” for sub-paragraph (a)(ii) there shall be substituted—

(ii) the Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) and Use of Transportable Pressure Receptacles Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997 in relation to substances which fall within the definition of “dangerous goods” in regulation 2(1) of those Regulations; or

; and

• (c) in the definition of “portable tank” for the words “Road Traffic (Carriage of Dangerous Substances in Road Tankers and Tank Containers) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1992” there shall be substituted the words “the Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) and Use of Transportable Pressure Receptacles Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997”.

3

In regulation 3 (Meaning of dangerous substance) for paragraph (2)(b) there shall be substituted—

(b) it falls within the definition of “dangerous goods” in regulation 2(1) of the Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) and Use of Transportable Pressure Receptacles Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997.

4

In regulation 24 (Portable tanks and receptacles) for paragraph (a) there shall be substituted—

(a) a portable tank, the operator of the tank shall ensure that it is correctly filled and either— (i) in the case of a portable tank to which the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997 (S.R. 1997 No. 248) applies, and (aa) the tank was constructed before 1st January 1999, complies with the requirements of paragraph 1 of Schedule 3 to those Regulations; or (bb) the tank was constructed after 31st December 1998, complies with the Approved Tank Requirements, as defined in regulation 2(1) of those Regulations, insofar as they relate to the carriage of dangerous goods in portable tanks, is suitable to be used for the carriage of dangerous goods and has been adequately maintained; or (ii) in any other case, the portable tank is suitable for the purpose and complies with the requirements of regulation 6 of the Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) and Use of Transportable Pressure Receptacles Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997.

5

In regulation 25 (Labelling)—

• (a) in paragraph (1)(b)(ii) for the words “or (where they fall within the definition of dangerous goods in regulation 2(1) of the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995) those Regulations” there shall be substituted the words “or (where they fall within the definition of dangerous goods in regulation 2(1) of the Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) and Use of Transportable Pressure Receptacles Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997) those Regulations”;

• (b) for paragraph (2)(a) there shall be substituted—

(a) the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997;

; and

• (c) for paragraph (2)(b) there shall be substituted—

(b) the Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) and Use of Transportable Pressure Receptacles Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997;

6

In Schedule 1 (the Classification of and Hazard Warning Signs for Dangerous Substances)—

• (a) in Note 2, for the words “Part III of Schedule 1 to the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995” there shall be substituted the words “Part III of Schedule 1 to the Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) and Use of Transportable Pressure Receptacles Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997”; and

• (b) for Note 3 there shall be substituted—

• The flash point shall be determined in accordance with the appropriate approved method as construed in accordance with regulation 4(1)(b) of the Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) and Use of Transportable Pressure Receptacles Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997.

7

In Schedule 3 (List of specified dangerous substances) in sub-paragraph (c) for the words “in accordance with the appropriate approved method as construed in accordance with regulation 4(1)(b) of the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995” there shall be substituted the words “in accordance with the appropriate approved method as construed in accordance with regulation 4(1)(b) of the Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) and use of Transportable Pressure Receptacles Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997”.

SCHEDULE 6 — AMENDMENTS TO THE PRESSURE SYSTEMS AND TRANSPORTABLE GAS CONTAINERS REGULATIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) 1991

1

The Pressure Systems and Transportable Gas Containers Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1991 shall be amended in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 10.

2

In regulation 2 (Interpretation)—

• (a) the definitions of “approved design standard”, “approved design specification”, “design specification”, “design standard”, “EEC-type cylinder” and “separate Directives” shall be deleted;

• (b) in the definition of “examination”—

• (i) for the words “scrutiny of a pressure system, part of a pressure system, or a transportable gas container,” there shall be substituted the words “scrutiny of a pressure system or part of a pressure system”, and

• (ii) for the words “(in the case of a mobile system or transportable gas container)” there shall be substituted the words “(in the case of a mobile system)”;

• (c) in the definition of “owner” the words “or transportable gas container” and the words “or the transportable gas container” shall be deleted;

• (d) in the definition of “pressure system” for the words “transportable gas container”, in each place where they occur, there shall be substituted the words “transportable pressure receptacle”;

• (e) in the definition of “system failure” the words “or transportable gas container” shall be deleted; and

• (f) for the definition of “transportable gas container” there shall be substituted—

• “transportable pressure receptacle” has the same meaning as in regulation 2(1) of the Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) and Use of Transportable Pressure Receptacles Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997 (S.R. 1997 No. 247).

3

In regulation 3 (Application and duties)—

• (a) for paragraph (1) there shall be substituted—

(3) (1) Subject to Schedule 2 (which sets out exceptions to the Regulations), these Regulations shall apply to, or in relation to, pressure systems which are used or intended to be used at work.

; and

• (b) in paragraph (3) the words “or transportable gas container” and “container” in each place where they occur, shall be deleted.

4

In regulation 4 (Design, construction, repair and modification)—

• (a) in paragraph (1) the words “or transportable gas container” in each place where they occur, shall be deleted;

• (b) in paragraphs (2) and (3) for the words “The pressure system, transportable gas container, or article,” there shall be substituted the words “The pressure system or article,”;

• (c) in paragraph (5) the words “and transportable gas container” shall be deleted; and

• (d) in paragraph (6) the words “or transportable gas container” shall be deleted.

5

Regulations 16 to 22 are hereby revoked.

6

In regulation 24 (Power to grant exemptions), for sub-paragraph (1) there shall be substituted—

(24) (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the Department may, by a certificate in writing, exempt— (a) any person or class of persons; or (b) any type or class of pressure system, from the application of any of the requirements or prohibitions imposed by these Regulations, and any such exemption may be granted subject to conditions and to a limit of time and may be revoked by a certificate in writing at any time.

7

Insofar as they relate to transportable gas containers Schedule 1 (Coming into operation of the Regulations and Transitional Provisions) and Schedule 2 (Exceptions to the Regulations) are hereby revoked.

8

In Schedule 2 (Exceptions to the Regulations) in Part I—

• (a) for paragraph 9 there shall be substituted the following paragraph—

(9) A tank to which the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997 apply.

• (b) after paragraph 11 there shall be added the following paragraph—

(11A) Any pressure system or transportable gas container being carried in a vehicle if the vehicle is engaged in an international transport operation within the meaning of article 1(c) of ADR, as revised or reissued from time to time, in accordance with regulation 3(1)(c)(ii) of the Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) and Use of Transportable Pressure Receptacles Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997.

9

In Schedule 2 (Exceptions to the Regulations) in Part II—

• (a) for paragraph 2(a) there shall be substituted—

(a) it has been used in the carriage of dangerous goods to which the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997 (S.R. 1997 No. 248) applied or would have applied but for the application of any of paragraph 1(a) to (d) of Schedule 2 thereto;

• (b) for paragraph 2(c) there shall be substituted—

(c) it is present solely for the purpose of unloading the goods from it.

• (c) for paragraph 3(a) there shall be substituted—

(a) it has been used in the carriage of dangerous goods in which the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997 (S.R. 1997 No. 248) applied or would have applied but for the application of any of paragraph 1(a) to (d) of Schedule 2 thereto;

• (d) for paragraph 3(b) there shall be substituted—

(b) the tank container is present solely for the purpose of being loaded with the goods to be carried.

10

Schedule 5 (Fees on application for approvals) is hereby revoked.

SCHEDULE 7 — REVOCATIONS ON 1st JANUARY 1999

Column 1	Column 2
Title of instrument	Reference
The Order of Secretary of State Number 9 dated 23rd June 1919 relating to Compressed Acetylene Porous Substance	S.R. & O. 1919/809 (Rev. V11, p. 75)
The Compressed Acetylene (Importation) Regulations 1978	S.I. 1978/1723

SCHEDULE 8 — REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORTABLE PRESSURE RECEPTACLES MANUFACTURED BEFORE 1st JANUARY 1999 WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THE APPROVED REQUIREMENTS

1

The requirements referred to in regulation 3(5)(b) are specified in paragraphs 2 to 10.

2

• (1) Any person who designs, manufactures, imports or supplies any transportable pressure receptacle or any article which is intended to be a component part thereof shall ensure that sub-paragraph (2) is complied with.

• (2) The transportable pressure receptacle or article, as the case may be, shall be—

• (a) properly designed and properly constructed from suitable material, so as to prevent danger;

• (b) so designed and constructed that all necessary examinations for preventing danger can be carried out; and

• (c) provided with such protective devices as may be necessary for preventing danger and any such device which is designed to release contents shall do so safely, as far as is practicable.

• (3) The employer of a person who modifies or repairs a transportable pressure receptacle at work shall ensure that nothing about the way in which it is modified or repaired gives rise to danger or otherwise impairs the operation of any protective device or inspection facility.

3

• (1) A person shall not supply or import a transportable pressure receptacle unless the conditions specified in sub-paragraph (3)(a) or (b) have been met.

• (2) A person who fills a transportable pressure receptacle shall ensure, before doing so and so far as is reasonably practicable, that the conditions specified in sub-paragraph (3)(a) or (b) have been met.

• (3) The conditions referred to in sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) are—

• (a) the receptacle has been verified in accordance with sub-paragraph (4) (either by a certificate in writing or by means of stamping on the receptacle) as conforming to a design standard or design specification approved by the Department;

• (b) the receptacle is an EEC-type cylinder.

• (4) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (3)(a) a receptacle shall be verified—

• (a) by a person approved by the Department under this sub-paragraph (and for this purpose, any approval given under regulation 16(2)(a)(i) of the Pressure Systems and Transportable Gas Containers Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1991, as in operation immediately before the commencement of these Regulations, shall be deemed, subject to sub-paragraph (5), to be an approval under this sub-paragraph but shall remain subject to any conditions attached to it, and to the expiry date specified therein); or

• (b) in accordance with a quality assurance scheme approved by the Department.

• (5) Any approval under the Regulations referred to in sub-paragraph (4)(a) which has not expired on 31st December 1998 shall cease to have effect on that date.

• (6) The provisions of regulations 15(2) to (5) shall apply in relation to any person approved under sub-paragraph (4)(a) as if that person were approved under regulation 15(1)(a).

4

• (1) From 1st January 1999, the owner of a transportable pressure receptacle shall, for the purpose of determining whether it is safe, ensure that the receptacle has been examined and tested by an approved person in accordance with the appropriate examination and testing requirements of the Approved Requirements.

• (2) Until 1st January 1999, the owner of a transportable pressure receptacle shall ensure, for the purpose of determining whether it is safe, that the receptacle is examined at appropriate intervals by a competent person.

• (3) Where an approved person or competent person undertakes an examination for the purposes of this paragraph, he shall carry out that examination properly, and if, on completing the examination, he is satisfied that the receptacle is safe, he shall ensure that there is affixed to the receptacle a mark showing the date of the examination.

• (4) A person shall not affix to a transportable pressure receptacle the mark referred to in sub-paragraph (3) unless he is an approved person or a competent person or a person authorised by such a person.

• (5) A person shall not affix to a transportable pressure receptacle a mark liable to be confused with the mark referred to in sub-paragraph (3).

5

• (1) From 1st January 1999 the employer of a person who is to fill with a gas a transportable pressure receptacle at work, shall ensure that before it is filled that person—

• (a) checks from the marks on the receptacle—

• (i) that the receptacle appears to have been examined and tested by an approved person in accordance with the appropriate examination and testing requirements of the Approved Requirements; and

• (ii) it is suitable for containing that gas; and

• (b) makes all other appropriate safety checks.

• (2) Until 1st January 1999, the employer of a person who is to fill with a gas a transportable pressure receptacle at work, shall ensure that before the receptacle is filled that person—

• (a) checks from the marks on the receptacle—

• (i) that it appears to have been examined at appropriate intervals by a competent person;

• (ii) that it is suitable for containing that gas; and

• (b) makes all other appropriate safety checks.

• (3) The employer of a person who fills a transportable pressure receptacle at work shall ensure that that person—

• (a) checks that, after filling, it is within its safe operating limits;

• (b) checks that it is not overfilled; and

• (c) in the event of overfilling, removes any excess gas in a safe manner.

• (4) Every employer shall ensure that any person employed by him does not refill at work a non-refillable receptacle with a gas.

6

In these Regulations “competent person” means a competent individual person (other than an employee) or a competent body of persons corporate or unincorporate; and any reference in these Regulations to a competent person performing a function includes a reference to his performing it through his employees.

7

• (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2)—

• (a) every employer shall ensure that any person employed by him does not modify at work the body of a transportable pressure receptacle—

• (i) of seamless construction; or

• (ii) which has contained acetylene;

• (b) every employer shall ensure that any person employed by him does not modify at work the body of any other type of transportable pressure receptacle if that modification would put the transportable pressure receptacle outside the scope of the design standard or design specification to which it was originally constructed; and

• (c) a person shall not supply any modified transportable pressure receptacle for use unless following such modification a person approved under paragraph 3(4)(a) has marked or certified the receptacle as being fit for use or, in the case of an EEC-type cylinder, an inspection body referred to in regulation 13(b)(i) has so marked or certified it.

• (2) Sub-paragraph (1) shall not apply in relation to any modification constituting the remaking of a thread if such modification is carried out in accordance with a standard approved by the Department.

8

• (1) Every employer shall ensure that any person employed by him does not carry out at work any major repair on the body of a transportable pressure receptacle—

• (a) of seamless construction; or

• (b) which has contained acetylene.

• (2) Every employer shall ensure that any person employed by him does not carry out at work any major repair on the body of any other type of transportable pressure receptacle unless he is competent to do so.

• (3) A person shall not supply a transportable pressure receptacle which has undergone a major repair unless following such work a person approved under paragraph 3(4)(a) has marked or certified it as being fit for use or, in the case of an EEC-type cylinder, an inspection body referred to in regulation 13(b)(i) has so marked or certified it.

• (4) In this paragraph “major repair” means any repair involving hot work or welding on the body of a transportable pressure receptacle but (except in relation to sub-paragraph (1)(b)) it does not mean any repair involving heat treatment applied for the purpose of restoring the metallurgical properties of the receptacle.

9

• (1) This paragraph applies to the re-rating of a transportable pressure receptacle, that is, the reassessment of its capability to contain compressed gas safely with a view to improving its capacity by means of an increase in the charging pressure (or, in the case of liquefied gas, the filling ratio) from that originally assessed and marked on the receptacle at the time of the manufacture.

• (2) Every employer shall ensure that any person employed by him does not re-rate a transportable pressure receptacle at work unless he is competent to do so and does so in accordance with suitable written procedures drawn up by the owner of the receptacle.

• (3) A person shall not supply a transportable pressure receptacle which has been re-rated unless, following the re-rating, a person or body approved under paragraph 3(4)(a) has certified it as being safe for use.

• (4) In this paragraph “filling ratio” means the ratio of the volume of the liquid gas in the receptacle to the total volume of the receptacle.

10

• (1) The manufacturer or, if he does not have a place of business in Northern Ireland, his agent in Northern Ireland or, if he has no such agent, the importer of a transportable pressure receptacle—

• (a) which is to be made to an approved design specification, shall keep a copy of the design specification to which the said receptacle was manufactured together with any certificate of conformity issued under paragraph 3(3)(a);

• (b) which is made to an approved design standard, shall keep a copy of any certificate of conformity issued under paragraph 3(3)(a);

• (c) which is an EEC-type cylinder, shall keep a copy of the EEC Verification Certificate referred to in regulation 13(b)(i), where one has been issued; and

• (d) which—

• (i) is a refillable receptacle;

• (ii) is used solely for containing liquefied petroleum gas; and

• (iii) has a water capacity up to and including 6.5 litres,

shall keep a copy of the design specification to which the said receptacle was manufactured.

• (2) The owner of a transportable pressure receptacle for acetylene shall keep records of the tare weight of the receptacle, including the porous substance and acetone or other solvent, the nature of the solvent and the maximum pressure allowed in the receptacle.

SCHEDULE 9 — EXCEPTIONS TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF SCHEDULE 8 FOR TRANSPORTABLE PRESSURE RECEPTACLES

1

The requirements of Schedule 8 shall not apply to any transportable pressure receptacle which—

• (a) forms part of the equipment of—

• (i) any ship to which the Merchant Shipping Act 1995[^f00045] applies or would apply if the ship was registered in the United Kingdom under Part II of that Act;

• (ii) any ship or any other vessel in the service of the Crown; or

• (iii) any spacecraft, aircraft, hovercraft or hydrofoil;

• (b) forms part of, or is intended to form part of, a weapons system;

• (c)

• (i) is the subject of a research experiment; or

• (ii) comprises temporary apparatus being used in a research experiment, if it is not reasonably practicable to comply with paragraph 2 of Schedule 8;

• (d) is refillable and has an internal volume of less than 0.5 litres or more than 5000 litres; or

• (e) contains a gas at a pressure of less than 0.5 bar above atmospheric pressure.

2

The requirements of Schedule 8 (other than paragraph 5(4) thereof) shall not apply to any non-refillable transportable pressure receptacle which has an internal volume of less than 1.4 litres or more than 5 litres.

3

Paragraphs 3, 4, 5(1)(a) and 10(1) of Schedule 8 shall not apply to a transportable pressure receptacle which—

• (a) is a refillable receptacle;

• (b) is used solely for containing liquefied petroleum gas; and

• (c) has a water capacity up to and including 6.5 litres.

Signed

Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Economic Development on

Philip B. Strong — Assistant Secretary — 20th May 1997.

Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations.)

1 These Regulations impose requirements and prohibitions in relation to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous goods for carriage by road or on a railway. The Regulations revoke and replace with amendments the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995 (“the 1995 Regulations”). The Regulations come into operation on 1st July 1997 except for regulations 22(1) and 23(3) and Schedule 7 which come into operation on 1st January 1999.

2 These Regulations implement as respects Northern Ireland— a Council Directive 94/55/EC (O.J. No. L319, 12.12.94, p. 7) on the approximation of the laws of the Member States with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by road insofar as the Directive concerns classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous goods other than explosives and radioactive material. This Directive seeks to apply the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road signed at Geneva on 30th September 1957, as amended (“ADR”) (Current edition (1995): ISBN 0 11 5512659 (UK); 92 1 139043 5 (UN Version)); and b Council Directive 96/49/EC (O.J. No. L235, 17.9.96, p. 25) on the approximation of the laws of the Member States with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by rail insofar as the Directive concerns classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous goods other than explosives and radioactive material. This Directive seeks to apply the Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (“RID”) which form Annex 1 to Appendix B to the Convention concerning International Carriage by Rail (“COTIF”).

3 Regulation 3 brings within the scope of the Regulations the carriage of certain environmentally hazardous substances to which the 1995 Regulations did not apply.

4 Regulation 4 provides for the approval by the Department of Economic Development (“the Department”) of documents published by the Health and Safety Commission containing requirements relating to the design, construction, modification, repair, testing, examination, filling and marking of transportable pressure receptacles (“the Approved Requirements”).

5 In relation to transportable pressure receptacles which are manufactured after 1st January 1999 and are covered by the Approved Requirements— a regulation 12 imposes duties with regard to their safety and suitability, their modification and repair and, in particular, their compliance with the Approved Requirements; b regulation 13 makes provision with regard to their approval and certification; c regulation 14 provides that owners of such receptacles are to ensure that they are marked in accordance with that regulation and that a periodic examination as required under the Approved Requirements is not overdue; d regulation 15 and Schedule 4 make provision with regard to approved persons, fees and any approval given by such a person; e regulation 16 imposes duties upon the employer of persons who fill such receptacles with regard to their marking, safety checks and compliance with the Approved Requirements; f regulation 17 makes provision with regard to the keeping of specified documents.

6 Regulation 19 relates to enforcement.

7 Regulations 20 and 21 provide for defences in specified circumstances.

8 Regulation 22 and Schedule 6 amend the Pressure Systems and Transportable Gas Containers Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1991 (“the 1991 Regulations”) so as to remove from their scope transportable pressure receptacles. Regulation 22 also makes consequential amendments.

9 Regulation 23 contains revocations and Schedule 7 revokes specified instruments from 1st January 1999.

10 Regulation 3 and Schedule 8 introduce provision equivalent to that which applied under the 1991 Regulations with regard to the design, construction, repair, examination and testing of transportable pressure receptacles which are manufactured before 1st January 1999 and at the time of their manufacture are not covered by the Approved Requirements and Schedule 9 sets out exceptions to the requirements of Schedule 8.

11 The current edition of the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (“ADR”), the Convention concerning International Carriage by Rail (“COTIF”) (Cmnd. 5897) and the current edition of the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (Ninth revised edition) ISBN 9 21 139048 X may be obtained from The Stationery Office Bookshop, 16 Arthur Street, Belfast BT1 4GD; the current edition of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (Vols. I to IV) ISBN 92 801 1314 3, (Supplement) ISBN 92 801 1316 X may be obtained from the International Maritime Organization, 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR; the current edition of the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air and Supplement 1995-1996 Doc. 9284-AN/905 may be obtained from the Civil Aviation Authority, Printing and Publishing Services, Greville House, 37 Gratton Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2BN.

12 The documents referred to in regulation 4 have been approved by the Department and may be obtained from HSE Books, PO Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS; Dillons and other booksellers.

13 In Great Britain the corresponding Regulations are the Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) and Use of Transportable Pressure Receptacles Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/2092). The Department of Transport has prepared a compliance cost assessment in relation to those Regulations and other related Regulations. A copy of that assessment together with the Northern Ireland supplement prepared by the Department is held at the Health and Safety Division, 83 Ladas Drive, Belfast BT6 9FJ from where a copy may be obtained.

14 A person who contravenes the Regulations is guilty of an offence under Article 31 of the Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 and is liable, on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum (currently £5,000) or, on conviction on indictment to a fine.

Footnotes

[^f00001]: See Article 2(2) of S.I. 1978/1039 (N.I. 9)

[^f00002]: S.I. 1978/1039 (N.I. 9) as modified by the Health and Safety at Work Order (Application to Environmentally Hazardous Substances) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 (S.R. 1996 No. 525)

[^f00003]: S.R. 1993 No. 412 as amended by S.R. 1994 No. 6, regulation 25(2) and S.R. 1995 No. 47, regulation 17(11) and Schedule 9

[^f00004]: S.R. 1995 No. 47

[^f00005]: Current edition (1995): ISBN 0 11 5512659 (UK); ISBN 92 1 139043 5 (UN version)

[^f00006]: S.R. 1997 No. 248

[^f00007]: Cmnd. 5897

[^f00008]: S.R. 1991 No. 516

[^f00009]: 1965 c. 20 (N.I.)

[^f00010]: S.I. 1984/1821 (N.I. 11)

[^f00011]: S.R. 1991 No. 509, as amended by S.R. 1995 No. 47, regulation 17(3) and Schedule 4

[^f00012]: 1974 c. 37

[^f00013]: 1969 c. 6 (N.I.)

[^f00014]: S.I. 1995/2994 (N.I. 18)

[^f00015]: 1929 c. 13 (N.I.); section 23(1) was amended by S.R. 1992 No. 413, regulation 3 and Schedule 2 and S.R. 1995 No. 60, regulation 18(9) and Schedule 8

[^f00016]: O.J. No. L262, 27.7.1976, p. 153

[^f00017]: S.I. 1983/150 (N.I. 4)

[^f00018]: S.I. 1992/234 (N.I. 2)

[^f00019]: Current edition: ISBN 0 11 551266 7

[^f00020]: O.J. No. L300, 19.11.1984, p. 1

[^f00021]: O.J. No. L300, 19.11.1984, p. 20

[^f00022]: O.J. No. L300, 19.11.1984, p. 48

[^f00023]: S.R. 1995 No. 60 as amended by S.R. 1996 No. 376

[^f00024]: S.R. 1989 No. 299 to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations

[^f00025]: Current edition (1995): ISBN 92 1 139048 X

[^f00026]: 1952 c. 67

[^f00027]: 1964 c. 5

[^f00028]: Current edition: volume I-IV ISBN 92 801 1314 3; supplement ISBN 92 801 1316 X

[^f00029]: Current edition and supplement (1995-1996): Doc 9284-AN/905

[^f00030]: S.R. & O. (N.I.) 1930 No. 11 (p. 330)

[^f00031]: S.R. 1983 No. 43

[^f00032]: S.R. 1997 No.

[^f00033]: S.R. 1975 No. 256; regulation 7(7) was substituted by S.R. 1991 No. 471, regulation 25(4) and Schedule 6

[^f00034]: S.R. 1988 No. 74; the relevant amending Regulations are S.R. 1995 No. 47, regulation 17(2) and S.R. 1995 No. 60, regulation 18(2)

[^f00035]: S.R. 1991 No. 509; the relevant amending Regulations are S.R. 1995 No. 47, regulation 17(3) and Schedule 4 and S.R. 1995 No. 60, regulation 18(3)

[^f00036]: S.R. 1991 No. 471

[^f00037]: S.R. 1992 No. 71; the relevant amending Regulations are S.R. 1995 No. 47, regulation 17(4)

[^f00038]: S.R. 1993 No. 83 as amended by S.R. 1995 No. 47, regulation 17(8)

[^f00039]: S.R. 1993 No. 268 as amended by S.R. 1995 No. 47, regulation 17(10)

[^f00040]: S.R. 1996 No. 119

[^f00041]: S.R. 1995 No. 47 as amended by S.R. 1997 No. 247, regulation 6 and Schedule 3

[^f00042]: S.R. 1995 No. 60

[^f00043]: 1929 c. 13 (N.I.), to which there are amendments not relevant to this regulation

[^f00044]: S.R. 1991 No. 509; the relevant amending Regulations are S.R. 1995 No. 47, regulation 17(3) and Schedule 4 and S.R. 1995 No. 60, regulation 18(3)

[^f00045]: 1995 c. 21