NMFC 181600 – LPG System Reservoir 120+ Gal | Class 92.5

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Verify the tank is empty and purged of LPG, cap and protect all valves, and mark the BOL and unit “EMPTY, PURGED” to align with non-hazmat handling.
2. Stabilize the reservoir on a stout skid or saddles; use wood cribbing or chocks to stop rolling and band the shell at multiple points (e.g., a 250-gal horizontal tank).
3. Lift only from rated lugs or with a spreader bar and slings; avoid putting forks under the domed heads or pressing against gauges and valve trees.
4. Use a precise BOL: “Reservoir, LPG system, iron or steel, capacity not less than 120 gallons — NMFC 181600, Class 92.5, Non-Hazardous” and include overall dimensions with legs or saddles.

Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.

• Fixed Class 92.5 simplifies quoting and eliminates density disputes, reducing reclass fees and invoice surprises.
• Non-hazardous status (when purged) avoids hazmat accessorials and speeds carrier acceptance and terminal handling.
• Correct cradling and banding for tanks cuts damage risk to fittings and shells, lowering claim exposure and downtime.
• One classification covers household and industrial reservoirs 120+ gal, streamlining procurement-to-distribution moves across markets.