49 CFR § 173.474 - Quality control for construction of packaging.
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identifier: "/us/cfr/t49/s173.474"
source: "ecfr"
legal_status: "authoritative_unofficial"
title: "49 CFR § 173.474 - Quality control for construction of packaging."
title_number: 49
title_name: "Transportation"
section_number: "173.474"
section_name: "Quality control for construction of packaging."
chapter_name: "PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION"
subchapter_number: "C"
subchapter_name: "HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGULATIONS"
part_number: "173"
part_name: "SHIPPERS—GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPMENTS AND PACKAGINGS"
positive_law: false
currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
format_version: "1.1.0"
generator: "[email protected]"
authority: "49 U.S.C. 5101-5128, 44701; 49 CFR 1.81, 1.96 and 1.97."
cfr_part: "173"
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# 173.474 Quality control for construction of packaging.
Prior to the first use of any packaging for the shipment of Class 7 (radioactive) material, the offeror shall determine that—
(a) The packaging meets the quality of design and construction requirements as specified in this subchapter; and
(b) The effectiveness of the shielding, containment and, when required, the heat transfer characteristics of the package, are within the limits specified for the package design.