External Visual Inspection Form Tank ID Code
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Name of Registered Facility
Address:
Town: Province
Postal Code: Phone Number
Person Conducting the Inspection
Transport Canada Facility Registration Number: Inspection Date (dd/mmiyy}
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Name of Tank Owner:
Address:
Telephone Number:
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Is dataplate legible? “Yes "= No
Photo taken of dataplate or copy on file? | -> Yes“ No
Rejection Criteria - Failure to meet the minimum standard requiremer
under B620 5.1.6.1.5, where the dataplate shall be maintained in legible
condition and as required during an external inspection (7.2.1.1 [el).
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Tank ID:
Serial Number:
CRNIASME Designation:
MAWP: ~- PSI ~> kPa (choose one)
Temperature Rating ~- Fahrenheit *~ Celsius (choose one)
Tank Specification: -- Non-spec ~~ Spec (specify
Manufacturer:
‘Year of Manufacture:
Water Capacity: ~~ Gallons ~~ Litres (choose one)
Tank Material Steel
Shell Thickness ~ Inches ~ Millmetres (choose one)
Head Thickness. ~ Inches ~~ Milimetres (choose one)
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Date of Last Test
Less than or equal to a 36-month period (in accordance to 8620 Table 7.1, ‘Periodic
Inspection and Test intervals’). The external inspection period may be extended to 3 years,
for tanks outlined in CSA B622, clause 6.3, specific requirement 56
‘Markings on tanks must be legible (CSA 8620 7.2.1.4[el)..
Record all test markings on tanks below.
Test Dates (mmiyy):
Safety
Requirements
Close proximity to Fresh Water; take note of wind direction (always approach upwind)
goggles: gloves; safety boots: and NH3 protective suit.
General Information
for Quick Reference
Litres to US gallons = X / 3.77
US gallons to litres =X * 3.77
kPa to PSI =X* 0.145
PSItokPa=X*6.89
Nominal Thickness : Tank Body .375 in. (9.53 mm) for Westeel tanks
Tank Ends 322 in. (8.18 mm) for Westee! tanks
Consult with manufacturer of other tanks for their thicknesses,
General Equipment
Required
Ladder, metal ruler, telescoping mirror, metal seraper, wire brush, and picks. Acaliper is,
required only if certification for a “Thickness Test’ Is granted to the testing facility
Tank Preparation
“Accept ~~ Action
Tank is free of any dirt and debris that would otherwise hinder any observations to tank
shell; all external attachments (I. water tank, safety kit, etc.) are removed.
List defects and locations below or use additional sheets if required.
Comments:
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Tank Shell Inspe
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Inspect entire area of tank for dents, sorapes, distortions, gouges, bulges, cracks, signs of
leakage or any other condition that might render it unsafe for transport (7-2 1.1 [al)
Rejection Criteria:
+ Defects less than the minimum thickness remaining under a cut, dig, or gouge
(10% less than the nominal thickness) [7.2.2.2(a)]
+ Any dent with a depth of more than 12.7 mm (0.5 in) where it includes a weld
(72.2.21b))
+ Any dent with a depth of greater than 10% of the length of the dent (7.2.2.2 [cl)
+ Any structural defect (7.2.2.2 el)
+ Any source of leakage (7.2.2.21f)
List defects and locations below or use additional sheets if required:
Comments:
“Accept ~~ Action
Inspect entire area of tank for: corrosion, abrasions, and signs of leakage or any other
condition that might render it unsafe for transport (7.2.1.1 fal)
Rejection Criteria:
+ Defects less than the minimum thickness remaining under a cut, dig, or gouge
(10% less than the nominal thickness) (7.2.2.2 [al).
+ Any source of leakage (7.2.2.2 [f))
List defects and locations below or use additional sheets if required:
‘Comments:
“Accept ~ Action
Ensure all appurtenances (any tank part or accessory that has no produet containment
function and provides no structural support to tank (Le. PRV guards, weld pad]) and
attachments, support structures, or connecting structures are not damaged or corroded so
a8 to affect safe operation of the tank (7.2.1.1[f))
Rejection Criteria:
+ Includes any structural defect (7.2.2.2 [e])
+ Repairs made to liquid retaining components using overlay patches (7.2.2.2{a])
List defects and locations below or use additional sheets if required.
‘Comments:
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inspect every weld on all appurtenances (any tank part or accessory that has no
preduct containment function and provides no structural support to tank i.e. PRV
guards, weld pad) for cracks, defects, or signs of leakage (7.2.1.1 (a))
Rejection criteria
“Accept ~~ Action + Any dent with a depth of more than 12.7mm (0.5 in) where it includes a weld
(72.2.2b))
+ Includes any weld defect, including a crack, pinhole, or incomplete fusion of
weld (7.2.2.2).
List defects and locations below or use additional sheets if required:
Comments:
inspect every tank head circumference weld and rear tank circumference weld for
cracks, defects, or signs of leakage (7.2.1.1 (a)
Rejection criteria:
+ Any dent with a depth of more than 12.7mm (0.5 in) where it includes a weld
“Accept “Action (7.2.2.2(6)).
+ Includes any weld defect, including a crack, pinhole, or incomplete fusion of
weld (7.2.2.2(4))
+ Any source of leakage (7.2.2.2 (A)
List defects and locations below or use additional sheets if required:
Comments:
inspect every longitudinal tank weld and mid tank circumference weld for cracks,
defects, or signs of leakage (7.2.1.1 (a)
Rejection criteria:
+ Any dent with a depth of more than 12.7mm (0.5 in) where it includes a weld
“Accept “Action (7.2.2.2(b))
+ Includes any weld defect, including a crack, pinhole, or incomplete fusion of
weld (7.2.2.2(4))
+ Any source of leakage (7.2.22 (f)
List defects and locations below or use additional sheets if required:
Comments:
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inspect all valves and valve welds including self closing stop valves, excess flow valves, and
pressure relief valves for corrosion, distortion, wear, signs of leakage, or any other damage
that would prevent their normal operation (7.2.1.4(¢)).
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~ Accept ~ Action | EnSU"® PRV rating matches the data plate rating and record PRV expiry date!
PRV 1 expiry date
PRV 2 expiry date
List defects and locations below or use additional sheets if required.
Comments:
For Twin Tank Wagons: Ensure all bolts or nuts on any flanged connection or blank flange
~ Accept ~ Action | #2IN Place and property tightened (7.2.1.1).
List defects and locations below or use additional sheets if required.
Comments:
Ensure that hose assemblies mounted on or accompanying the tank does not display any of
the rejection criteria listed below 7.2.1.1 (g)).
Rejection criteria 7.2.10.4:
Hose assembly bolts missing or loose
Hose couplings show excessive wear or damage
Hose has exposed reinforcement showving
‘The wire braid is kinked, flattened, or permanently deformed
Hose bulges under pressure or has soft spots when not under pressure
Loose outer covering
Hose serial number or ID and HAWP deteriorated legibly or absent
“Accept -~ Action
List defects and locations below or use additional sheets if required.
‘Comments:
Hose markings are displayed as follows (7.2.10.6)
+ Hose tag securely fastened
“Accept ~~ Action |+ Letter on tag are not less than 5 mm (0.2 in.) high
+ The month and year of test and inspection are stamped on tag
List defects and locations below or use additional sheets if required.
Comments:
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“Accept ~~ Action
Corroded or abraded area of the tank wall shall have their thickness tested in accordance
with Clause 7.2.6. (7.2.1.3)
NOTE: Must be registered with Transport Canada (TC) to conduct thickness testing.
If thickness testing is performed, please indicate the TC registered facility that con-
ducted the thickness testing and attach the report.
List defects and locations below or use additional sheets if required.
Comments:
* Accept ~“ Action
Inspect all re-closing pressure relief valves for any corrosion or damage that could prevent
their safe operation. (7.2.1.4 (a))
List defects and locations below or use additional sheets if required.
Comments:
~ Accept ~ Action
Inspect all gauges (pressure gauge, float gauges, etc) for corrosion, distortion, wear, signs oF
leakage, or any other damage that would prevent their normal operation.
List defects and locations below or use additional sheets if required.
‘Comments:
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If the tank has successfully passed the external visual inspection, the following information shall be durable and legibly
marked in letters no less than 32 mm (1.25 in) high on the tank shell near the metal identification plate or anywhere on
the front head where it will be clearly visible from the ground:
1. Month and year of inspection.
2. The letter “V"
3. The last three digits of your facility registration number given by Transport Canada
‘The markings should appear as follows: 06 08 V 123 (where “123” is the TC registered facility number).
Markings applied as follows:
Month/Year of Visual Inspection
“Vi marking affixed
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Tank removed from service for repairs
Tank retumed to service
Tank to be scrapped ~
NOTE: Facilities must be registered with Transport Canada (TC) to conduct any repairs to the structural integ-
rity of the tank i.e, welding.
If any repairs have been performed directly on the tank body, please indicate the TC registered facility that con-
ducted the repairs and attach the report.
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Tank constructed of (choose one) “ Quench Tempered (QT) Steel
+= Non-quenched Tempered Steel
For OT Tanks “Yes
Since the last inspection, has each shipment of NH3 con-|~ No
tained at least 0.2% water by weight?
Tank stress relieved after manufacture? “> Yes" Tank stress relieved ~> Yes - see attached repair report.
“Not atter repair?
No - not required as no repairs
“Verify with information recorded on certificate of done
compliance issued by manufacturer.
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| certify that | have inspected the tank identified in this report in accordance with CSA 8620-09.
Name of Inspector:
Signature of Inspector:
Daie Inspection Completed.
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Location of Tank Deficiencies discovered during external visual inspection:
“A End
“B" End
End
Top View
C— Bottom View C—
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