This information sheet explains the requirements in the Dangerous Goods Safety (Road and Rail Transport of Non-explosives) Regulations 2007 (Transport Regulations) for the design approvals of bulk containers. There are three types of bulk containers, but only flexible bulk containers require design approval:
- sheeted bulk containers or BK1 – no approval required
- closed bulk containers or BK2 – no approval required
- flexible bulk containers or BK3 – approval required
Chapter 6.8 of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG Code) deals with the requirements for the design, construction, inspection, testing and approval of bulk containers.