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In accordance with the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2020 (PFCSA), portable fuel containers must comply with the requirements specified in § 1461.3, which are considered to be consumer product safety rules.
After January 1, 2003, all newly manufactured portable tanks must conform to the requirements for the design, construction and approval of UN portable tanks as specified in §§ 178.273, 178.274, 178.275, 178.276, 178.277 and part 180, subpart G, of this subchapter.
The requirements for portable fuel containers vary depending on the fuel and the container type. Below are the requirements for portable fuel containers which range from package performance to labeling and certification.
12 kwi 2023 · Portable Fuel Tanks. Portable fuel tanks are a convenient option for diesel fuel storage, especially if you need to transport the fuel from one location to another. They are easy to move and can hold a large amount of fuel. However, portable fuel tanks are not as durable as metal drums or plastic tanks and can be prone to leaks and spills.
4.1.1 Scope. This chapter shall apply to the following: The storage of flammable and combustible liquids, as defined in 1.7.3, in fixed aboveground tanks. The storage of flammable and combustible liquids in portable tanks and bulk containers whose capacity exceeds 250 gal (1136 Liters)
A DOT specification tank meets the federal requirement for the transport of Gas and AV Gas over a public roadway per Title 49 (Transportation) for transport in bulk containers. DOT 406 tanks are also suitable for transport for Diesel and Jet-A, but NOT REQUIRED.
