Why are transfer tanks not listed for gasoline?

[Ryanstones]

I see on almost all truck mounted fuel transfer tanks exclusions for use with gasoline. Does anyone know specifically why that is so, or is this lawyer speak?
Thanks in advance.

 

[KennyG]

Don't know the official answer, but I would guess that because of gasoline volatility, safety and emission laws would require a pressure relief and vapor recovery system, which would be somewhat expensive and complicated.

 

[beenthere]

Safety and liabililty, would be my assumption. Static electricity plays an important role here.

 

[Ryanstones]

Good thoughts Fellas, thank You for your quick replies!

 

[Duffster]

I see on almost all truck mounted fuel transfer tanks exclusions for use with gasoline. Does anyone know specifically why that is so, or is this lawyer speak?
Thanks in advance.

Also because you need a CDL to carrry gasoline in a container larger than 8 gallons.

 

[Ryanstones]

Thanks Duff.

I really like the quote in your sig. So true.

 

[schmism]

Also because you need a CDL to carrry gasoline in a container larger than 8 gallons.

Cite a source.

Last i checked everyone has a container larger than 8 gallons in every vehicle we drive that carries gas.

 

[Duffster]

Cite a source.

Gasoline

Gas may be carried under the Hazardous Materials -
Materials of Trade Exception (49 CFR 173.6) in
quantities not greater than 8 gallons per container with
the total weight of all hazardous materials not exceeding
440 pounds (at a weight of 35 lbs per 5 gallon
container). Any quantity of gasoline greater than 8
gallons per container must comply fully with
hazmat regulations.

http://telsafe.org/Documents/NTSPGas-DieselFuelTransportation.pdf

Last i checked everyone has a container larger than 8 gallons in every vehicle we drive that carries gas.

I don't. I drive diesels. :laughing:

The vehicles fuel tank doesn't count.

 

[schmism]

http://telsafe.org/Documents/NTSPGas-DieselFuelTransportation.pdf

and continue with your quote

Gasoline carried in quantities per
container greater than 8 gallons per container must
comply with the following:
1. The package/container must be marked on one side
as follows:
Gasoline
UN1203
2. The package/container must be
labeled with a class 3,
flammable liquid label.
3. Shipping Papers must be carried
along with an MSDS sheet for gasoline.

Gasoline carried in excess of 119 gallons must
comply with items 1-3 above as well as the following:
1. The driver must obtain a Commercial Drivers
License with a hazardous materials endorsement.
2. The vehicle must be placarded with the appropriate
placard.

which is to say over 8 gal has to be labled properly but nothing addtional.

it is not untill 119 gal! that a CDL is required and must be hazmat placard.

 

[schmism]

so to answer the OP....

Based on the above, if you buy a standard transfer tank of less than 119 gal and affix the proper labels to the side

you should be good to go.