UL 30:2004 pdf download Metal Safety Cans
Scope1
1.1 These requirements cover metal safety cans that have nominal capacities of five gallons (18.9 L) oiless and that are primarily intended to store and handle flammable and combustible liquids, such asgasoline, naphtha, kerosene, acetone, MEK and similar liquids in accordance with the Flammable andCombustible Liquids Code, NFPA 30.
1.1 revised November 30, 2000
1.2 These requirements cover safety cans made in either of two types, designated herein as Type l andType Il.
1.3 Deleted December 15, 2004
2 General
2.1 Units of measurement
2.1.1 Values stated without parentheses are the requirement. Values in parentheses are explanatory orapproximate information.
2.1.1 revised December 15, 2004
2.2 Undated references
2.2.1 Any undated reference to a code or standard appearing in the requirements of this standard shallbe interpreted as referring to the latest edition of that code or standard.
3 Glossary
3.1 For the purpose of this standard the following definitions apply.
3.2 CAPACITY,NOMINAL – The marked maximum volume of liquid that can be contained in a can.
The term “rated capacity” or “maximum filling level” may also be used.
3.3 SAFETY CAN, TYPE I- A can having a short valved spout that may be adapted to both pouringand filling.
3.4 SAFETY CAN, TYPE Il – A can equipped with a flexible or a rigid tubular nozzle attached to avalved spout adapted to pouring only.
3.5 VOLUME, TOTAL – The volume equal to the nominal capacity of the can plus any space remainingwithin the can.
CONSTRUCTION
4 Sizes
4.1 The total volume of a can shall be sufficient to contain the total volume of liquid corresponding to thenominal capacity of the can.
5 General
5.1 The minimum width or diameter of the base of a can shall not be less than 85 percent of the heightof the body
5.2 An opening shall be above the highest intended liquid level. The opening shall not be provided witha removable plug or with a stuffing box leading directly into the can.
5.3 Each opening shall have an automatic valve that remains closed with the can placed in any position.
The valve shall be capable of being opened manually.
5.4 A can having a nominal capacity of 1.1 quarts (1 L) or less shall not have more than one opening.
The opening shall be adapted for pouring and filling.
5.4 revised September 1, 1999