Regulation BEFORE repealed by BC Reg 275/2006, effective October 17, 2006.
| B.C. Reg. 174/70 Ministerial Regulation |
Transportation Act
Tunnel Transportation of Dangerous Commodities Regulation
Division 3 - Transportation of Explosives and Flammable or Corrosive Commodities
Through the George Massey Tunnel and the Cassiar Connector Tunnel
Definitions and abbreviations
3.01 Definitions and abbreviations:
"combustible liquid" any liquid which gives off a flammable vapour at a temperature above 26° C, and at or below 65° C;
"containers" drums, barrels, cylinders or other shipping containers (other than tank vehicles) used to transport explosives or other dangerous articles;
"dangerous articles" explosives, compressed gases, flammable or corrosive commodities, poisonous materials;
"flash point" the lowest temperature at which a liquid gives off a flammable vapour;
"gross weight" the total weight of containers and contents;
"net weight" the weight of the contents of packages or containers;
"N.O.S." not otherwise specified;
"shipping paper" a way bill, bill of lading or invoice;
"tank vehicle" any tank motor vehicle with cargo tank or portable tank used to transport liquids or gases.
[am. B.C. Reg. 14/78.]
Quantity limitations
3.02 Quantity limitations:
(a) Transportation of dangerous articles shall be in accordance with the schedule and specified subsections indicated therein. When more than one subsection is indicated, each shall apply unless one section obviously takes precedence over another.
(b) When 2 or more dangerous articles are transported on or in the same vehicle at the same, their combined weight or quantity shall not exceed the maximum allowed for the article having the highest weight or quantity limitation.
(c) Where volume (litres) is known, it shall take precedence over gross weight in limiting quantity per vehicle.
[am. B.C. Reg. 14/78.]
Permits
3.03 Permits: Notwithstanding any of the provisions of these regulations, the Minister of Transportation and Highways may issue a written permit for the transportation of otherwise prohibited dangerous articles in specified amounts and under specified conditions and time of night through the George Massey Tunnel and the Cassiar Connector Tunnel.
[am. B.C. Reg. 65/92.]
Acids — loading limitations and restrictions
3.04 Loading limitations and restrictions for acids: When acids or other corrosive liquids and flammable solids or oxidizing materials are transported in the same vehicle at the same time, neither material may be loaded above or adjacent to the other.
Combustible liquids
3.05 Combustible liquids:
(a) Combustible liquids with flash point at or below 35° C shall be transported in containers of not more than 205 litres capacity. Transport of containers having capacity in excess of 205 litres shall be governed by regulations for tank trucks as given below.
(i) No tank truck, whether empty or loaded, shall enter the tunnel if that vehicle is used to carry a combustible liquid with flash point at or below 35° C or any substance thinned with such a combustible solvent.
(b) Combustible liquids with flash point above 35° C may be carried in tank trucks, provided that accompanying shipping papers state that the flash point is above 35° C.
[am. B.C. Reg. 14/78.]
Compressed gases
3.06 Compressed gases:
(a) No vehicle shall enter the tunnel if its load includes any compressed gas referenced to this subsection in the Schedule.
(i) Empty containers which last contained a compressed gas referenced to this subsection in the Schedule shall not be carried through the tunnel.
(ii) No empty tank vehicle shall enter the tunnel if that vehicle is used to carry compressed gases referenced to this subsection.
(b) Compressed gases referenced to this subsection in the Schedule may be transported in lots of 45 kg gross weight per vehicle, provided that gross container weight does not exceed 4.5 kg.
(i) Empty containers which last contained a compressed gas referenced to this subsection in the Schedule shall not be transported through the tunnel when the above quantity limitations are exceeded.
(ii) No empty tank vehicle shall enter the tunnel if that vehicle is used to carry any compressed gas referenced to this subsection.
(c) Compressed gases referenced to this subsection in the Schedule and used as fuel for vehicle accessories may be transported in lots of 45 kg gross weight per vehicle, provided that gross container weight does not exceed 22 kg.
(i) Empty containers which last held a compressed gas referenced to this subsection in the Schedule may be transported through the tunnel only when the above quantity limitations are not exceeded and when all valves on containers are securely closed.
(d) Transport of compressed gases referenced to this subsection in the Schedule is not restricted, regardless of quantity or size of containers, except that no tank vehicle whether empty or loaded shall enter the tunnel if that vehicle is used to carry any compressed gas referenced to this subsection in the Schedule.
[am. B.C. Reg. 14/78.]
Corrosive liquids
3.07 Corrosive liquids:
(a) Corrosive liquids referenced to this subsection in the Schedule are restricted to a maximum quantity per vehicle of 225 litres or 450 kg gross weight, provided that containers have a capacity not exceeding 70 litres.
(i) There are no restrictions on empty tank vehicles or empty containers last used to carry liquids referenced to this subsection in the Schedule, provided that accompanying shipping papers show them to be empty (residue less than 70 litres).
(b) Corrosive liquids referenced to this subsection in the Schedule are restricted to a maximum quantity per vehicle of 450 litres or 900 kg gross weight, provided that containers have a capacity not exceeding 70 litres.
(i) There are not restrictions on empty tank vehicles or empty containers referenced to this subsection in the Schedule, provided that accompanying shipping papers declare them to be empty (residue less than 70 litres).
(c) Corrosive liquids referenced to this subsection in the Schedule are restricted to a maximum quantity per vehicle of 1 140 kg gross weight, regardless of size of container, or 1 140 kg net weight in a tank vehicle.
[am. B.C. reg. 14/78.]
Explosives
3.08 Explosives: No vehicle shall enter the tunnel if its load includes any explosive devices or materials, except as follows:
(a) small arms ammunition; not in excess of 4.5 kg gross weight;
(b) blasting caps or igniters; not more than 100 caps;
(c) common fireworks or firecrackers; not exceeding 45 kg gross weight per vehicle.
[am. B.C. Reg. 14/78.]
Flammable liquids
3.09 Flammable liquids:
(a) Flammable liquids referenced to this subsection in the Schedule may be transported in quantities up to 385 litres or 450 kg gross weight per vehicle, provided that they are in glass or earthenware containers of 4.5 litres capacity or less, or in metal containers of 23 litres capacity or less.
(b) Flammable liquids referenced to this subsection in the Schedule may be transported in quantities up to 770 litres or 900 kg gross weight per vehicle, provided they are in glass or earthenware containers of 4.5 litres capacity or less, or in metal containers of 23 litres capacity or less.
(c) Flammable liquids referenced to this subsection in the Schedule must be transported in glass or earthenware containers of 4.5 litres capacity or less, or in metal containers of 23 litres capacity or less.
(i) Such liquids are restricted to a maximum quantity per vehicle of 385 litres or 450 kg gross weight if the flash point is not known or is -6° C or less.
(ii) When accompanying shipping papers state that the flash point is above -6° C the maximum quantity allowed per vehicle is 770 litres or 900 kg gross weight.
(d) Flammable liquids referenced to this subsection in the Schedule may be transported in quantities up to 1 800 kg gross weight per vehicle, provided that they are in glass or earthenware containers of 0.6 litres capacity or less, or in metal containers of 1.2 litres capacity or less.
(e) Notwithstanding subsections 3.09 (a), (b), (c), and (d), no tank vehicle, whether empty or loaded, used to transport any flammable liquid or substance thinned with a flammable liquid, shall enter the tunnel.
(i) There are no restrictions on transport of empty containers which last held a flammable liquid, provided that accompanying shipping papers state that they are drained and securely closed.
(f) Flammable liquids referenced to this subsection in the Schedule and having a flash point above 26° C may be transported through the tunnel in containers of capacity of 205 litres or less, providing accompanying shipping papers state that the flash point is above 26° C.
(i) Flammable liquids referenced to this subsection in the Schedule and having a flash point above 35° C may be transported through the tunnel in containers of more than 205 litre capacity or in tank trucks, provided that accompanying shipping papers state that the flash point is above 35° C.
(ii) Flammable liquids when transported through the tunnel must be at least 3° C below their flash point temperature.
[am. B.C. Reg. 14/78.]
Flammable solids
3.10 Flammable solids:
(a) Flammable solids referenced to this subsection in the Schedule are restricted to a maximum quantity per vehicle of 450 kg gross weight, provided that they are in containers of capacity not greater than 16 kg.
(b) Flammable solids referenced to this subsection in the Schedule are restricted to a maximum quantity per vehicle of 900 kg gross weight, provided that they are in containers of capacity not exceeding 16 kg.
[am. B.C. Reg. 14/78.]
Oxidizing materials
3.11 Oxidizing materials:
(a) Oxidizing materials referenced to this subsection in the Schedule are restricted to a maximum quantity of 450 kg gross weight per vehicle, provided that they are in containers of capacity not exceeding 16 kg.
(b) Oxidizing materials referenced to this subsection in the Schedule are restricted to a maximum quantity of 900 kg gross weight per vehicle, provided that they are in containers of capacity not exceeding 16 kg.
(c) Oxidizing materials referenced to this subsection in the Schedule are not restricted, regardless of quantity or size of containers.
[am. B.C. Reg. 14/78.]
Poisonous articles
3.12 Poisonous articles:
(a) No vehicle shall enter the tunnel if its load includes any poisonous gas or liquid referenced to this subsection in the Schedule. Empty containers which last contained a poisonous gas or liquid referenced to this subsection in the Schedule shall not be transported through the tunnel.
(b) Poisonous liquids referenced to this subsection in the Schedule are restricted to a maximum quantity per vehicle of 225 litres or 385 kg gross weight, regardless of size of container.
(i) There are no restrictions on the transport of empty containers which last contained a poisonous liquid referenced to this subsection in the Schedule, provided that accompanying shipping papers declare them to be empty.
(ii) Empty tank vehicles which last contained a poisonous liquid referenced to this subsection in the Schedule are not restricted, provided that accompanying shipping papers show them to be empty (residue not exceeding 225 litres).
(c) Poisonous solids referenced to this subsection in the Schedule are restricted to a maximum quantity per vehicle of 900 kg gross weight, provided that they are in containers of not more than 11 kg gross weight.
[am. B.C. Reg. 14/78.]
Miscellaneous
3.13 Miscellaneous:
(a) Liquids referenced to this subsection in the Schedule are restricted to a maximum quantity of 205 litres per vehicle.
(b) A tank vehicle used to transport a liquid referenced to this subsection in the Schedule shall not enter the tunnel.
(c) An empty tank vehicle which last contained a liquid referenced to this subsection in the Schedule is not restricted, provided that accompanying shipping papers show it to be empty (residue not exceeding 205 litres).
[am. B.C. Reg. 14/78.]
Schedule commodity transport restrictions
3.14 Schedule:
| Commodity | Reference Section or Subsection |
| Acetic acid | 3.04, 3.07 (a) |
| Acetone | 3.09 (a), (d), (e) |
| Acids, liquid, N.O.S. | 3.04, 3.07 (a) |
| Air, compressed | 3.06 (d) |
| Alcohol | 3.09 (b), (d), (e), (f) |
| Alkaline caustic liquids, N.O.S. | 3.04, 3.07 (c) |
| Alkaline corrosive battery fluid | 3.04, 3.07 (c) |
| Alkaline corrosive liquids, N.O.S. | 3.04, 3.07 (c) |
| Alum (potassium aluminum sulphate) | no restriction |
| Ammunition, small arms | 3.08 |
| Anti-freeze compounds | 3.09 (b), (d), (e), (f) |
| Asphalts, cutback | 3.09 (b), (d), (e), (f) |
| Battery fluid | 3.04, 3.07 (c) |
| Benzene (benzol) | 3.09 (a), (d), (e) |
| Benzine | 3.09 (a), (d), (e) |
| Benzoic acid (phenylformic acid) | no restriction |
| Benzol (benzene) | 3.09 (a), (d), (e) |
| Blasting caps | 3.08 |
| Calcium chlorate | 3.04, 3.11 (c) |
| Calcium chloride | no restriction |
| Calcium chlorite | 3.04, 3.11 (b) |
| Calcium hypochlorite | 3.04, 3.11 (c) |
| Calcium, metallic | 3.04, 3.10 (a) |
| Carbolic acid (phenol) solid | 3.12 (c) |
| Carbolic acid (phenol) liquid | 3.12 (b) |
| Carbon dioxide | 3.06 (d) |
| Carbon monoxide | 3.06 (b) |
| Caustic potash, liquid | 3.04, 3.07 (c) |
| Caustic soda, liquid | 3.04, 3.07 (c) |
| Chlorates, N.O.S. | 3.04, 3.11 (c) |
| Chlorine | 3.06 (a) |
| Combustible liquid, N.O.S. | 3.05 |
| Common fireworks and firecrackers | 3.08 (a) |
| Corrosive battery fluid | 3.04, 3.07 (c) |
| Corrosive liquid, N.O.S. | 3.04, 3.07 (a) |
| Crude oil | 3.09 (b), (d), (e), (f) |
| Dynamite | 3.08 |
| Electric blasting caps | 3.08 |
| Enamel | 3.09 (b), (d), (e), (f) |
| Ethane | 3.06 (a) |
| Ether | 3.09 (a), (d), (e) |
| Explosives | 3.08 |
| Firecrackers (common fireworks) | 3.08 |
| Flammable liquids, N.O.S. | 3.09 (c), (d), (e) |
| Flammable solids, N.O.S. | 3.04, 3.10 (a) |
| Formaldehyde solution | 3.13 |
| Fuel oil | 3.09 (b), (d), (e), (f) |
| Gasoline | 3.09 (a), (d), (e) |
| Helium | 3.06 (d) |
| Hydrochloric acid | 3.04, 3.07 (b) |
| Hydrogen | 3.06 (b) |
| Hydrogen, liquefied | prohibited |
| Hydrogen peroxide solution in water- Over 8% H2O2 strength by weight, but not over 52% H2O2 Over 52% H2O2 strength by weight | 3.04, 3.07 (b) prohibited |
| Kerosene | 3.09 (b), (d), (e), (f) |
| Lacquer | 3.09 (a), (d), (e), (f) |
| Liquefied petroleum gas- As cargo As a vehicle accessory (fuel, heating, refrigeration, etc.) | 3.06 (c) 3.06 (c) |
| Liquid oxygen | 3.13 |
| Metallic calcium | 3.04, 3.10 (a) |
| Metallic sodium | 3.04, 3.10 (a) |
| Metallic potassium | 3.04, 3.10 (a) |
| Methane | 3.06 (b) |
| Motor fuel, N.O.S. | 3.09 (c), (d), (e), (f) |
| Muriatic (hydrochloric)acid | 3.04, 3.07 (b) |
| Naphtha | 3.09 (b), (d), (e), (f) |
| Natural gasoline | 3.09 (a), (d), (e) |
| Nitrates, N.O.S. | 3.04, 3.11 (c) |
| Nitric acid | 3.04, 3.07 (a) |
| Nitrogen | 3.06 (d) |
| Nitrogen dioxide, liquid | prohibited |
| Oil, N.O.S. | 3.09 (b), (d), (e), (f) |
| Oil of vitriol (sulphuric acid) | 3.04, 3.07 (b) |
| Oleum (sulphuric acid, fuming) | 3.04, 3.07 (a) |
| Oxidizing material, N.O.S. | 3.04, 3.11 (a) |
| Oxygen | 3.06 (d) |
| Oxygen, liquid | 3.13 |
| Paint, enamel, stain, shellac, varnish | 3.09 (b), (d), (e), (f) |
| Perchlorates, N.O.S. | 3.04, 3.11 (c) |
| Petroleum products | 3.09 (b), (d), (e), (f) |
| Phenol (see carbolic acrid) | |
| Phenylformic acid (benzoic acid) | no restrictions |
| Phosphoric acid | 3.04, 3.10 (b) |
| Pine oil | max. container size, 205 litres containers |
| Poisonous liquid or gas, N.O.S. | prohibited, 3.12 (a) |
| Poisonous solid, N.O.S. | 3.12 (c) |
| Potash, caustic, solution | 3.04, 3.07 (c) |
| Potassium hydroxide solution | 3.04, 3.07 (c) |
| Potassium, metallic | 3.04, 3.10 (a) |
| Propane, as cargo | 3.06 (b) |
| Propane, as vehicle accessory | 3.06 (c) |
| Resin, solid or aqueous solution | no restrictions |
| Resin, solvent type | 3.09 (b), (d), (e), (f) |
| Road asphalt or tar, liquid | 3.09, (b), (d), (e), (f) |
| Rubber cement | 3.09 (b), (d), (e), (f) |
| Soda, caustic, solution | 3.04, 3.07 (c) |
| Sodium chlorate (soda chlorate) | 3.04, 3.11 (c) |
| Sodium hydroxide solution | 3.04, 3.07 (c) |
| Sodium silicate | no restrictions |
| Solvents, N.O.S. | 3.09 (c), (d), (e) |
| Spent mixed acid | 3.04, 3.07 (c) |
| Spent sulphuric acid | 3.04, 3.07 (c) |
| Sulphuric acid | 3.04, 3.07 (b) |
| Sulphuric acid, fuming | 3.04, 3.07 (a) |
| Tar, liquid | 3.09 (b), (d), (e), (f) |
| Toluol (toluene) | 3.09 (b), (d), (e) |
| Trichloroethylene | prohibited |
| Turpentine | 3.09 (b), (d), (e), (f) |
| Urea nitrate (high explosive) | 3.08 |
| Varnish | 3.09 (b), (d), (e), (f) |
| Waxes, liquid | 3.05 |
| Whisky | 3.05 |
[am. B.C. Reg. 14/78.]
[Provisions of the Transportation Act, S.B.C. 2004, c. 44, relevant to the enactment of this regulation: section 90]