Acceptable Container Condition - Itco.be

DefinitionsAcceptable and Not acceptable ConditionsThe condition guide which follows lists the component parts of a tank containerand describes what is acceptable and what is not acceptable according to thestandards agreed by the ITCO.NOT Acceptable ConditionIs damage which affects the safety, structural integrity, cargo-carrying capability,the ISO dimensions of the tank container or where repairs are improper or not incompliance with the applicable regulations:THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE MUST BE REPAIREDAcceptable ConditionIs minor damage or fair wear and tear which does not affect any of the aboveconditions:NO REPAIR IS REQUIREDFair Wear and Tear'Fair Wear and Tear' is the age‐related deterioration of the container or any of itscomponent parts while being properly maintained and used for its intendedpurpose. Any deterioration resulting from improper use, improper maintenanceor lack of maintenance is not 'Fair Wear and Tear.'Replacement of leaking or contaminated seals and gaskets is a normal operatingrequirement and is not 'Fair Wear and Tear.'NOTES:ISome tank containers may be fitted with equipment which does notconform to the make and specification stated in the text. Where there isdoubt as to the suitability of this equipment please refer to the owner.IIIIIWhere it is necessary to replace a component, the replacement should be thesame or, if not available, of a better quality than it replaces.The drawings included in this manual are not applicable to all types of tankcontainers.4WWW.itco.be