NFPA 385 PDF

Help improve fire safety for tank vehicles used to transport flammable and combustible liquids with NFPA 385.

It is essential that standard performance requirements are adhered to for minimizing the risks of fires, explosions, and hazards resulting from the transportation of liquids classified as flammable or combustible in tank vehicles. NFPA 385, Standard for Tank Vehicles for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, provides critical information and requirements for the design, construction, and safe operation of tank vehicles used in these potentially dangerous applications.

NFPA 385 applies to tank trucks and trailers equivalent to US Department of Transportation (DOT) specifications as well as cargo tanks and their accessories.

Content covers the following topics:

• Flammable and combustible liquids scope and classifications
• Design and construction of tank trucks and tank trailers used to transport stable flammable and combustible liquids
• Criteria for tank vehicles used to transport asphalt
• Specified provisions for delivery operators, including loading and unloading
• Auxiliary equipment such as internal combustion engines, electric generators and motors, pumps, and hoses
• Additional explanatory material, safety considerations, and references