Purpose
This bulletin covers important information about changes to the CSA B620:20 standard, covering certification requirements for highway and portable tank testers and tank inspectors. It also covers the new training organization registration related to tank testers and tank inspectors.
Disclaimer
This page does not change the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations.
Scope
This bulletin is for highway and portable tank testers and tank inspectors and CSA B620:20 certified training organizations.
On this page
- What you need to know
- Information for tank testers and tank inspectors
- Information for training organizations
- Questions
What you need to know
The new CSA B620:20 standard includes new qualifications for highway and portable tank testers and tank inspectors.
If you’re a new tank tester or tank inspector, you must be trained on the different types of tests and inspections needed for highway and portable tanks. This training must be done by a certified training organization.
Once you’re done your training, you’ll have to complete a certain number of tests and inspections with a qualified tank tester or tank inspector before you’re recognized as a qualified tank tester or tank inspector.
Information for tank testers and tank inspectors
Current tank testers and tank inspectors
The CSA B620:20 standard recognizes tank testers and tank inspectors who are qualified under the existing CSA B620-14 regime.
If you’re qualified under CSA B620-14, you’re still qualified as a tank tester or tank inspector under CSA B620:20. However, you will still need to successfully complete the CSA B620:20 training no later than three years after the mandatory compliance date as required by the TDG Regulations.
This three-year period gives industry time to adjust. This is so qualified tank testers and tank inspectors can mentor new tank testers and tank inspectors, while still testing and inspecting tanks following the latest 2020 edition of CSA B620.
New tank testers and tank inspectors
To become a tank tester, you’ll need to have:
- a training certificate
- familiarity with the tank specification, test procedures, and pass or fail criteria
- performed at least 6 tests (any test type from any tank category) while being supervised by a qualified tank tester
- performed at least 3 more tests (specific test type for a given tank category) while being supervised by a qualified tank tester
To become a tank inspector, you’ll need to have:
- a training certificate
- the knowledge and ability to determine if a tank meets its specification requirements
- performed at least 30 inspections (any inspection type from any tank category) while being supervised by a qualified tank inspector (An Engineer requires 6 inspections)
- performed at least 3 more inspections (specific inspection type for a given tank category) while being supervised by a qualified tank inspector
Maintaining your qualifications
Tank inspectors and tank testers will need to do a certain number of tests and inspections within an 18 month period to maintain their qualifications. Refer to Clause 8.1.6.5 of CSA B620:20 for more information.
If you haven’t done the minimum number of tests or inspections, you’ll need to perform more tests or inspections under the direct supervision or a qualified person in order to requalify for that work
Inspection and Test Log
All tank inspectors and tank testers must keep a log of all the inspections and tests they perform. The log must include the type of inspection/test, the highway/portable tank specification and the date of the inspection/test.
Information for training organizations
New requirements
A training organization is a company that has been registered by Transport Canada. They can train tank testers and tank inspectors according to the requirements set out in the CSA B620 standard.
If you successfully complete a training program, you’ll get a training certificate that lists the tank functions and tank types that you’re trained for. All new tank testers and tank inspectors will need these certificates. The certificates will expire every 3 years or when a new edition of the CSA B620 is published, whichever comes first.
Figure 1: Table 8.1, Tank categories for tests and inspections qualification
Source: CSA B620:20 (Ballot Draft)
| Column 1 Tank Category* |
Column 2 Highway Tanks |
Column 3 Portable Tanks |
|---|---|---|
| Category A |
TC 406, TC 306, DOT 406, |
TC 44 |
| Category B |
TC 407, TC 412, TC 350, DOT 407, DOT 412, MC 307, |
TC 60, DOT 60, CTC 60 |
| Category C† |
TC 331, MC 331, MC 330 |
TC 51, DOT 51, CTC 51 |
| Category D |
TC 338, TC 341, MC 338, |
TC 11 |
| Category E | All FRP |
*Qualification of lining inspections, upper coupler area inspections, and thickness testing, apply to all categories.
†Nurse tanks are included in portable tanks of this tank category.
Who can become a training organization
You can apply with to become a training organization if you’re a:
- CSA B620 facility
- CSA B620 consultant
- industry association, or
- individual
Existing CSA B620 facilities can register with Transport Canada to provide the training to their employees. Some facilities may choose to use outside training organizations.
Training can be delivered in many ways, including:
- in-class
- virtual classroom
- e-learning
- hands-on at a facility
This flexibility makes sure that industry has lots of options to meet their training needs.
Register as a training organization
To register as a training organization, send a completed application to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Directorate, by email: MOCregister-Registrecontenant@tc.gc.ca.
Download the application form
Application for Registration as a Training Organization pursuant to clause 8.1.4 of CSA-B620
(PDF, 1.4 MB)
You can also email to ask for an application form: MOCregister-Registrecontenant@tc.gc.ca
Please include your contact information and details like learning material, sample training certificates and testing material. If you application is approved, we will register you as a training organization.
Questions
If you have any questions, please contact our Regulatory Frameworks and International Engagement Branch:
Email: MOCRegister-RegistreContenant@tc.gc.ca
Phone: 1-855-298-1520 (toll free)