Find information on the requirements for ton containers and the requirements to be registered by Transport Canada to inspect or test a ton container.
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General
Design and manufacture
Ton Containers need to be designed and manufactured in accordance with the Transport Canada Standard TP14877– Containers for Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail.
Selection and use
The selection and use of ton containers must be done in accordance with the Transport Canada Standard TP14877 – Containers for Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail. Certain dangerous goods of Class 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9 may be transported using ton containers.
Registration
Registering as a ton container manufacturer, test facility and independent inspector
To register, the applicant must submit a completed application form. Once issued, the Certificate of Registration is valid for five years, after which the facility must apply for renewal.
Amending, renewing or cancelling a registration
To amend, renew or cancel a registration the applicant must submit a completed application form.
Contact us
Inquiries pertaining to applications for registration
Telephone: 1-855-298-1520
After choosing the language (1 for English, 2 for French), press option 1.
Email: MOCregister-Registrecontenant@tc.gc.ca
Technical inquiries
Email: tdgcontainers-tmdcontenants@tc.gc.ca.
Please include the text “Ton containers” in the subject line.