In order to perform or witness the inspections and tests required to
receive the DOT-SP 13554 Special Permit, inspectors must be registered and
possess a Cargo Tank (CT) registration number from the Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Considerations to obtaining “Registered Inspector” certification:
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Review the minimum qualifications set by DOT (See Inspector
Qualifications)
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If minimum qualifications are met, then review
49 CFR Part 180.409 (d) and respond accordingly.
A motor carrier
or cargo tank owner who meets the requirements of paragraph
(a) of this section may use an employee who is not a Registered
Inspector to perform a portion of the pressure retest required
by § 180.407(g). External and internal
visual inspections must be accomplished by a Registered Inspector,
but the hydrostatic or pneumatic pressure test, as set forth
in § 180.407(g)(1)(viii)
and (ix), respectively, may be done by an employee who is not
a Registered Inspector provided that:
- The employee is familiar
with the cargo tank and is trained and experienced in the
use of the inspection and testing equipment used;
- The
employer submits certification that such employee meets
the qualification requirements to the Associate Administrator
for Hazardous Materials Safety, Attn: (DHM-32), Research
and Special Programs Administration, Department of Transportation,
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590; and
- The employer
retains a copy of the tester's qualifications with the documents
required by § 180.417(b).
- Warning! Each company or
individual receiving a “CT” registration
number will be subject to an audit by the Department of Transportation.
Inspectors will be asked to demonstrate
competency and will be asked for copies of their inspections
and test reports.
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