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HSB Global Standards is an Independent Inspection Agency for the U.S. Department of Transportation approved to perform design reviews and certifications of UN Portable Tanks, Cargo Tanks, and Cylinders; inspection and testing of newly fabricated tanks and cylinders; periodic in-service inspections (internal & external visual inspections), leakage/pressure tests, thickness tests, and lining inspections. For facilities interested in fabricating high pressure tanks and cylinders for use in the U.S., HSB Global Standards can assist them with comprehending the relevant DOT specifications, provide technical assistance in setting up their production environment to produce cylinders that meet DOT, and finally provide support during the regulatory agency survey leading to certification.

 

Services Provided :

 

To certify a facility to fabricate tanks and cylinders for use in the U.S., HSB Global Standards will :
 

  1. Review fabricator's facilities and programs against DOT regulations

  2. Assist in developing and implementing a program

  3. Assist in completing the required application to request any required Surveys and submittal of the appropriate documentation for Regulatory review.

  4. Conduct a pre-survey audit to assure that the developed program has been implemented properly.

  5. Assist fabricator during the Survey to help ensure success.

HSB Global Standards also performs design review and certification of UN portable tanks and cargo tanks to regulatory requirements or specific design specification. We can perform new fabrication inspections and testing, inspection and testing of repaired tanks, periodic in-service inspection (internal and external visual inspection), leakage and pressure tests, thickness tests, and lining inspections.

Finally, HSB Global Standards can also assist with renewal Surveys to maintain facility certifications.