The Packaging, Labelling and Carriage of Radioactive Material by Rail Regulations 1996

Regulation 15(1)

SCHEDULE 8 PACKAGE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO FIRST SHIPMENT

The inspection to be carried out before the first shipment of any package shall ensure that—

(a) where the design pressure of the containment system exceeds 35 kPa, the containment system of the package conforms to the approved design requirements which relate to the capability of the system to maintain its integrity under pressure;

(b) for each Type B package and for each packaging containing fissile material, the effectiveness of its shielding and containment system, and, where necessary, the heat transfer characteristics, fall within the limits applicable to or specified for the approved design; and

(c) for each packaging containing fissile material, where, in order to comply with the requirements of the Approved Document, neutron poisons are specifically included as components of the package, tests are performed to confirm the presence and distribution of those neutron poisons.