Dartford Crossing Dangerous Goods Listing
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Connect Plus Services DARTFORD CROSSING DANGEROUS GOODS LISTING Contents 1 Summary 2 2 Application of ADR Regulations to Dartford Tunnels 3 3 ADR Category ‘C’ Rating 4 3.1 ADR Tunnel Rating System 4 3.2 Carriage of Dangerous Goods for Domestic Use 5 3.3 Carriage of Dangerous Goods by the Emergency Services, including Bomb Disposal Units 5 3.4 Carriage of Butane or Propane for Commercial Purposes 5 3.5 Department for Transport Derogations 6 4 Understanding the Dangerous Goods Listing 7 4.1 UN Numbers 7 4.2 Name and Description 7 4.3 Packing Groups 7 4.4 Tunnel Restriction Codes and Maximum Quantities 7 4.5 Dartford Tunnels Specific Operating Restrictions 9 Appendices Appendix A – Dangerous Goods Listing A-1 Dartford Crossing Contents Dangerous Goods Listing Connect Plus Services GLOSSARY OF TERMS The following abbreviations have been used throughout this document: Abbreviation Meaning European Agreement concerning the ADR International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (2019) CPS Connect Plus Services DfT Department for Transport DVSA Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency EMA Essex Marshalling Area IBC Intermediate Bulk Container KMA Kent Marshalling Area LQ Limited Quantities MEGC Multi Element Gas Container TC Transport Category TOC Tunnel Operations Centre TOS Highways England Traffic Officer Service TRC Tunnel Restriction Code UN United Nations Dartford Crossing Page 1 of 9 Dangerous Goods Listing Connect Plus Services DARTFORD CROSSING DANGEROUS GOODS LISTING 1 Summary This document has been produced to give guidance for the restrictions in place relating to the transit of dangerous goods through the Dartford tunnels. Dartford tunnels have been classified as category ‘C’ tunnels under the ADR regulations and as such some dangerous goods are banned from using the tunnels and others can only transit under special conditions. The management of dangerous goods within the Dartford tunnels is based on the approach that the haulier is legally responsible for complying with the ADR regulations. All vehicles carrying dangerous goods northbound (with the exception of Limited and Excepted Quantities and loads below the Small Loads Threshold) are required to exit at Junction 1A and enter the Kent Marshalling Area (KMA) where Connect Plus Services (CPS) will undertake a cursory visual inspection of the vehicle for obvious faults and the driver is to state if they are aware of any problems with the vehicle. When the QEII Bridge is closed and the east tunnel is being used for southbound traffic, all vehicles carrying dangerous goods (with the exception of Limited and Excepted Quantities and loads below the Small Loads Threshold) are required to fully comply with this document and follow signage to the Essex Marshalling Area (EMA) to wait processing. The CPS will review the haulier’s documentation, which must give details of the UN number, substance name, packing group and the tunnel restriction code. There is no requirement to check packaging sizes and weight other than the specific requirement relating to tunnel restriction code C5000D or if goods are being carried in Limited or Excepted Quantities. When presented with a load that has a tunnel restriction code of C5000D the CPS will confirm with the vehicle driver that the ADR load does not exceed 5000kg. Loads falling in the Dartford tunnels specific operating restriction of ‘Clear tunnel, single vehicle’ will only be allowed to transit the Dartford tunnels between the hours of 22:30 and 05:00. The ADR regulations do not apply to loads intended for domestic use, i.e. loads carried by a private individual for domestic purposes. Dartford Crossing Page 2 of 9 Dangerous Goods Listing Connect Plus Services 2 Application of ADR Regulations to Dartford Tunnels It is the responsibility of the haulier to comply with the ADR regulations. All vehicles carrying dangerous goods northbound (with the exception of Limited and Excepted Quantities and loads below the Small Loads Threshold) are required to exit at Junction 1A and follow the diamond symbol, as detailed in Figure 1, to the Kent Marshalling Area (KMA) to await processing. Figure 1: Diversion symbol to Kent Marshalling Area When the QEII Bridge is closed and the east tunnel is being used for southbound traffic, all vehicles carrying dangerous goods (with the exception of Limited and Excepted Quantities and loads below the Small Loads Threshold) are required to fully comply with this document and follow signage, as detailed in Figure 2, to the Essex Marshalling Area (EMA) to await processing. Figure 2: Signage to Essex Marshalling Area Dartford Crossing Page 3 of 9 Dangerous Goods Listing Connect Plus Services 3 ADR Category ‘C’ Rating 3.1 ADR Tunnel Rating System The ADR regulations have be produced to simplify and standardise the signing of tunnel restrictions across Europe. The restrictions are split into five different tunnel categories as detailed in Table 1 below. Tunnel Category Restrictions No restrictions for the transport of dangerous A goods Restriction for dangerous goods which may lead B to a very large explosion Restriction for dangerous goods which may lead C to a very large explosion, a large explosion or a large toxic release Restriction for dangerous goods which may lead D to a very large explosion, a large explosion, a large toxic release or a large fire Restriction for all dangerous goods other than E UN Nos. 2919 and 3331 Table 1: Tunnel Categories Dartford tunnels are rated as category ‘C’, but with some additional Dartford tunnels specific operating restrictions to safely manage the transit of dangerous goods e.g. vehicle convoys. Appendix A has a full list of dangerous goods together with the specific operating restrictions in place for the Dartford tunnels. Dartford Crossing Page 4 of 9 Dangerous Goods Listing Connect Plus Services 3.2 Carriage of Dangerous Goods for Domestic Use The provisions laid down in ADR do not apply to: “The carriage of dangerous goods by private individuals where the goods in question are packaged for retail sale and are intended for their personal or domestic use or for their leisure or sporting activities provided that measures have been taken to prevent any leakage of contents in the normal conditions of carriage. When these goods are flammable liquids carried in refillable receptacles filled by, or for, a private individual, the total quantity shall not exceed 60 litres per receptacle and 240 litres per transport unit. Dangerous goods in IBC’s, large packagings or tanks are not considered to be packaged for retail sale.” This means that dangerous goods carried by private individuals, for example, gas cylinders for caravans or barbecues are not covered by the ADR regulations and should be allowed passage through the tunnels without restriction i.e. they do not have to report for checking provided the conditions above are met. Dangerous goods in IBC’s, large packagings or tanks are not exempt under the domestic use provision and are treated as commercial dangerous goods and are therefore required to comply with the full requirements of the ADR regulations and the Dartford tunnels specific operating restrictions. 3.3 Carriage of Dangerous Goods by the Emergency Services, including Bomb Disposal Units The provisions laid down in ADR do not apply to: “Emergency transport intended to save human lives or to protect the environment provided that all measures are taken to ensure that such transport is carried out in complete safety” 3.4 Carriage of Butane or Propane for Commercial Purposes Carriage of Butane or Propane for commercial purposes, for example by White Liners or Roofers will be permitted at any time up to a total quantity of 333kg as set out in the Small Load Thresholds in Section Error! Reference source not found.. Such vehicles will be allowed through the tunnels without reporting to the KMA (or EMA). Quantities in excess of Small Load Thresholds will be subject to the procedures set out in Section 4, Error! Reference source not found. and the Dangerous Goods Listing in Appendix A. Dartford Crossing Page 5 of 9 Dangerous Goods Listing Connect Plus Services 3.5 Department for Transport Derogations The Department for Transport (DfT) have published a list of derogations which allows certain dangerous goods to be transported in small quantities within the UK without having to comply with the ADR regulations. The DfT derogations have been incorporated into the Dangerous Goods Listing in Appendix A, some dangerous goods that were previously banned or restricted under the ADR regulations can be transported without restriction in small quantities. Dangerous goods that fall into this category have an additional mass added to the Maximum Allowable Tunnel Load column and an additional associated Action. Dartford Crossing Page 6 of 9 Dangerous Goods Listing Connect Plus Services 4 Understanding the Dangerous Goods Listing 4.1 UN Numbers The UN number is a four-figure identification number of a substance or article.