NFPA 385:2022
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The latest, up-to-date edition.
Standard for Tank Vehicles for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Hardcopy
English
22-10-2021
Chapter 1 Administration
1.1 Scope.
1.2 Purpose.
1.3 Application. (Reserved)
1.4 Retroactivity.
1.5 Equivalency.
1.6 Units and Formulas.
1.7 Enforcement. (Reserved)
Chapter 2 Referenced Publications
2.1 General.
2.2 NFPA Publications.
2.3 Other Publications.
2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
Chapter 3 Definitions
3.1 General.
3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.
3.3 General Definitions.
Chapter 4 Classification of Ignitible (Flammable and Combustible) Liquids
4.1 Scope.
4.2 Classification Scheme.
4.3 Determination of Flash Point (FP).
Chapter 5 Tank Vehicle Design
5.1 Requirements Applicable to All Tank Vehicles — General.
5.2 Cargo Tanks, Piping, and Connections Designed for Transporting Ignitible (Flammable or Combustible) Liquids at Temperatures at or Above Their Boiling Points.
5.3 Cargo Tanks, Piping, and Connections Designed for Transfer of Ignitible (Flammable or Combustible) Liquids at Temperatures Below Their Boiling Points.
5.4 Emergency-Discharge Control.
5.5 Testing.
5.6 Separation to Prevent Intermixing.
5.7 Lighting.
Chapter 6 Asphalt Tank Vehicles
6.1 General.
6.2 Vents for Cargo Tanks.
6.3 Overflows and Drains.
6.4 Burners and Burner Tubes.
Chapter 7 Marking on Tank Vehicles
7.1 General.
Chapter 8 Auxiliary Equipment
8.1 Auxiliary Internal Combustion Engines.
8.2 Auxiliary Electric Generators and Motors.
8.3 Pumps and Hose.
Chapter 9 Operation of Tank Vehicles
9.1 General Operating Conditions.
9.2 Loading and Unloading of Tank Vehicles.
9.3 Fire Extinguishers.
Annex A Explanatory Material
Annex B Precautions Against Ignition by Static Electricity
Annex C Informational References
This standard shall apply to tank vehicles used for the transportation of asphalt and for the transportation of normally stable ignitible ( ammable and combustible) liquids with ash points below 200°F (93°C).
DocumentType |
Standard
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Pages |
26
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PublisherName |
National Fire Protection Association
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Status |
Current
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Supersedes |
NFPA 59A:2023 | Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) |
NFPA 30A:2024 | Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages |
ASTM D 323 : 2020 | Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method) |
NFPA 10:2022 | Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers |
NFPA 30:2021 | Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code |
NFPA 58:2020 | Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code. |
NFPA 70 : 2020 | National Electrical Code (NEC) Softbound |
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