Chapter 1 General
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Chapter 1 General

 These amendments have been consolidated into IBC Code, Chapter 1

1 New paragraphs 1.3.37 and 1.3.38 are added as follows:

  • "1.3.37 Purging means the introduction of inert gas into a tank which is already in an inert condition with the object of further reducing the oxygen content; and/or reducing the existing hydrocarbon or other flammable vapours content to a level below which combustion cannot be supported if air is subsequently introduced into the tank.

  • 1.3.38 Gas-freeing means the process where a portable or fixed ventilation system is used to introduce fresh air into a tank in order to reduce the concentration of hazardous gases or vapours to a level safe for tank entry."

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