Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (SOR/2001-286)

Fumigation of Cargo Transport Unit

• 1.45 (1) These Regulations, except for Part 1, sections 3.1 and 3.2, subsection 3.4(1) and section 4.21, do not apply in respect of a cargo transport unit, or the contents of a cargo transport unit, being fumigated with dangerous goods if the fumigant is the only dangerous goods in the cargo transport unit and the cargo transport unit and its contents are accompanied by a document that includes the following information:

  • (a) the shipping name “FUMIGATED CARGO TRANSPORT UNIT” or “ENGIN DE TRANSPORT SOUS FUMIGATION”;

  • (b) the class, Class 9;

  • (c) the UN number, UN3359;

  • (d) the quantity and type of the fumigant;

  • (e) the date and time of fumigation; and

  • (f) instructions for the disposal of residues of the fumigant and, if applicable, for the disposal of any fumigation devices used.

• (2) For the purposes of this section, a reference to “shipping document” in sections 3.1 and 3.2 and subsection 3.4(1) is to be read as a reference to the document referred to in subsection (1).

Marine Pollutants

1.45.1 Parts 3, 4 and 17 do not apply to a substance that is included in Class 9 under subparagraph 2.43(b)(ii) if it is in transport on a road vehicle or railway vehicle solely on land. However, the substance may be identified as a marine pollutant on a shipping document and the required dangerous goods marks may be displayed while the substance is in transport by road vehicle or railway vehicle.

Miscellaneous Special Cases

1.46 These Regulations, except for Parts 1 and 2, do not apply to the following dangerous goods:

• (a) ammoniating fertilizer solutions with an absolute pressure of ammonia less than or equal to 276 kPa at 41°C;

• (b) [Repealed, SOR/2026-112, s. 34]

• (c) charcoal or carbons that are

  • (i) non-activated carbon blacks of mineral origin,

  • (ii) carbons made by a steam activation process, or

  • (iii) activated or non-activated carbons that do not undergo dangerous self-heating in the course of a self-heating test carried out in accordance with section 33.4.3.3 of the Manual of Tests and Criteria;

• (d) [Repealed, SOR/2026-112, s. 34]

• (e) cyclohexanone peroxides with 70% or more inert inorganic solid, by mass;

• (f) Di-4-chlorobenzoyl peroxide or p-chlorobenzoyl peroxide with 70% or more inert inorganic solid, by mass;

• (g) 1,3-Di-(2-tert-butylperoxyisopropyl) benzene or 1,4-Di-(2-tert-butylperoxyisopropyl) benzene, or mixtures of both, 60% or more, by mass, of which consists of an inert solid, if the substance is in a means of containment in a total quantity less than or equal to 200 kg;

• (h) dibenzoyl peroxide or benzoyl peroxide that is in a concentration less than 35.5%, by mass, with finely ground starch, calcium sulphate dihydrate or dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, or that is in a concentration less than 30%, by mass, with 70% or more, by mass, inert solid;

• (i) dicumyl peroxide with 60% or more inert inorganic solid, by mass;

• (j) [Repealed, SOR/2026-112, s. 34]

• (k) fish-meal that is acidified and is wetted with 40% or more water, by mass;

• (l) [Repealed, SOR/2017-253]

• (m) [Repealed, SOR/2008-34]

• (n) [Repealed, SOR/2026-112, s. 34]

• (o) [Repealed, SOR/2026-112, s. 34]

• (p) wood or wood products treated with wood preservatives; or

• (q) light bulbs, other than ones that contain mercury in quantities above those specified in special provision 127 or radioactive material, that :

  • (i) are collected from individuals for transport to a collection or recycling facility,

  • (ii) contain not more than 1 g of dangerous goods and are individually packaged so that

    • (A) there is not more than 30 g of dangerous goods per means of containment, and

    • (B) the light bulbs are in inner packagings separated by dividers or are surrounded with cushioning material to protect them, or

  • (iii) contain no dangerous goods, other than dangerous goods included in Class 2.2, and are packaged so that any pieces of a ruptured bulb are contained by the packaging.

UN1044, FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

1.47 Subsection 5.10(1) and Part 17 do not apply to the offering for transport, handling or transporting of UN1044, FIRE EXTINGUISHERS if the fire extinguishers

• (a) do not contain dangerous goods included in Class 2.3, 6.1 or 8;

• (b) are contained in an outer means of containment;

• (c) have a capacity less than 18 L or, if they contain liquefied gas, a capacity less than 0.6 L;

• (d) have an internal pressure less than or equal to 1 650 kPa at 21°C; and

• (e) are manufactured, tested, maintained, marked and used in accordance with ULC Standard S504, ULC Standard S507, ULC Standard S512 or ULC Standard S554.

1.48 [Repealed, SOR/2026-112, s. 36]

Cylinders

• 1.49 (1) Subsection 5.1.1(1), section 5.10 and Part 17 do not apply to the offering for transport, handling or transporting of dangerous goods in a cylinder on a road vehicle or an aircraft if

  • (a) the cylinder is from or for a vessel or an aircraft;

  • (b) the cylinder is transported solely for the purpose of refilling, exchanging or requalification;

  • (c) the cylinder is accompanied by a shipping document or transport document that includes the words “Cylinder in transport for purpose of refilling, exchanging or requalification in compliance with section 1.49 of the TDGR” or “Bouteille à gaz en transport aux fins de remplissage, d’échange ou de requalification en conformité avec l’article 1.49 du RTMD”;

  • (d) the cylinder is closed and secured so that under normal conditions of transport, including handling, there will be no release of the dangerous goods that could endanger public safety;

  • (e) in the case of a cylinder from or for a vessel that is a Canadian vessel as defined in section 2 of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, the cylinder conforms, as applicable, to

    • (i) the Fire Detection and Extinguishing Equipment Regulations, as they read immediately before being repealed,

    • (ii) the Life Saving Equipment Regulations,

    • (iii) the Large Fishing Vessel Inspection Regulations,

    • (iv) the Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations,

    • (v) the Small Vessel Regulations, and

    • (vi) the Vessel Fire Safety Regulations;

  • (f) in the case of a cylinder from or for a vessel that is a foreign vessel as defined in section 2 of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and that is a Safety Convention vessel as defined in that section, the cylinder is used for a purpose related to the operation or navigation of the vessel, including a life-saving or emergency purpose; and

  • (g) in the case of a cylinder from or for an aircraft, the cylinder serves an aeronautical purpose, including a life-saving or emergency purpose.

• (2) When the cylinder has been requalified or filled, the exemption set out in subsection (1) applies only if the cylinder was requalified in accordance with clause 6.5.1(b) of CSA B340 and filled in compliance with clause 6.5.1(c) of CSA B340.

Hot Air Balloon Cylinders

• 1.50 (1) Sections 5.1.1, 5.2 and 5.5, subsection 5.10(1) and Part 17 do not apply to the offering for transport, handling or transporting of UN1978, PROPANE in a cylinder if

  • (a) the cylinder is for use in a hot air balloon and is marked clearly and visibly, in letters at least 5 mm high, with the words “FOR USE IN HOT AIR BALLOONS ONLY” or “POUR UTILISATION DANS LES BALLONS SEULEMENT”;

  • (b) a flight authority, as defined in subsection 101.01(1) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations, has been issued in respect of the hot air balloon;

  • (c) the cylinder is designed, constructed, filled, closed, secured and maintained so that under normal conditions of transport, including handling, there will be no release of dangerous goods that could endanger public safety;

  • (d) subject to paragraph (e), the cylinder

    • (i) is manufactured, selected and used in accordance with CSA B340, except clause 5.3.1.4 of that standard,

    • (ii) is manufactured, selected and used in accordance with CSA B342,

    • (iii) is manufactured, selected and used in accordance with 49 CFR and, in the case of a requalified cylinder, is marked with the requalification markings required by CSA B339 or 49 CFR,

    • (iv) is manufactured and selected in accordance with the ADR, is marked with the symbol π (Pi) in accordance with the TPED and is used in accordance with clauses 4.1.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.2, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.7, 4.3.8, 4.3.9, 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.3(b) to (e), 5.1.8 and 5.3.1.1 of CSA B340, or

    • (v) was manufactured before January 1, 2017, and is used in accordance with clauses 4.1.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.2, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.7, 4.3.8, 4.3.9, 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.3(b) to (e), 5.1.8 and 5.3.1.1 of CSA B340; and

  • (e) the liquid phase of the propane is less than or equal to 85% of the capacity of the cylinder at 15°C.

• (2) For the purposes of subparagraph (1)(d)(iv), ADR means the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road, published by the United Nations, as amended from time to time and TPED means the Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive, Directive 2010/35/EU, June 16, 2010, published by the Council of the European Union.

• (3) Subject to subsection (4), a cylinder referred to in subparagraph (1)(d)(iv) or (v) must be requalified within

  • (a) 10 years after its date of manufacture; or

  • (b) 10 years after its most recent requalification date as marked on the cylinder.

• (4) A cylinder that must be requalified on or before January 1, 2018 may be requalified within a 12-month grace period that starts on the day on which this section comes into force.

• (5) When it is requalified, a cylinder referred to in subparagraph (1)(d)(iv) or (v) must

  • (a) be requalified with a proof pressure retest and an internal and external visual inspection in accordance with clause 24 of CSA B339 by a facility that holds a valid certificate of registration referred to in clause 25.3 of CSA B339; or

  • (b) be subjected to a periodic inspection and test in accordance with clause 19 of CSA B341.

Water Pump System Tank

1.51 Parts 3 to 6, 8 and 17 do not apply to the importing, offering for transport, handling or transporting of dangerous goods that are UN1002, AIR, COMPRESSED, UN1046, HELIUM, COMPRESSED or UN1066, NITROGEN, COMPRESSED if

• (a) the dangerous goods are contained in and are not intended to be discharged from a water pump system tank that

  • (i) is designed, manufactured, tested and marked in accordance with ANSI/WSC PST,

  • (ii) is filled, closed, secured and maintained so that under normal conditions of transport, including handling, there is no release of the dangerous goods that could endanger public safety, and

  • (iii) is made of steel or composite material, has ends concave to pressure and has a maximum outside diameter of 660.4 mm;

• (b) the pressure in the tank when filled for transport with the dangerous goods is less than or equal to 280 kPa at 20°C; and

• (c) the tank is packed in a strong outer packaging.

Engines and Machinery

• 1.52 (1) These Regulations, except for Parts 1, 2 and 4, do not apply to the importing, offering for transport, handling or transporting of dangerous goods that are an engine or piece of machinery and that meet the conditions set out in special provision 154 under which the dangerous goods are to be transported under any UN number to which that provision applies if, despite Part 4, the following is displayed on two opposite sides of each engine or piece of machinery:

  • (a) the UN number of the dangerous goods and a placard for its primary class, or

  • (b) the UN number and shipping name of the dangerous goods and a label for its primary class.

• (2) These Regulations, except for Parts 1 and 2, do not apply to the importing, offering for transport, handling or transporting of dangerous goods, other than fuel, that are contained in an engine or piece of machinery referred to in subsection (1) and that are required for the functioning or safe operation of the engine or piece of machinery or for the safety of its operator if the dangerous goods are securely installed in the engine or piece of machinery and the engine or piece of machinery is on a road vehicle, railway vehicle or vessel.

• (3) Despite subsection (2), the condition set out in paragraph 2.43.1(2)(a) does not apply to lithium cells and batteries that

  • (a) are pre-production prototypes transported for the purpose of testing; and

  • (b) are of a production run of 100 or fewer cells or batteries.