Exemptions
ADR Exemptions:
1.1.3.1 Exemptions resulting from the nature of the transport operation
Provision 1.1.3.1a of the ADR Agreement does not apply to:
Carriage of dangerous goods by private individuals if they are contained in retail packagings and are for their personal use, household use or their sporting and recreational activities, provided that preventive measures are in place Content under normal conditions of carriage. If these goods are flammable liquids transported in refillable containers filled by a private person or for them, the contents in a single vessel shall not exceed 60 liters and 240 liters per transport unit.
Provision 1.1.3.1 b The ADR Agreement does not apply to:
Carriage of machinery or equipment which may contain dangerous goods in their subassemblies or equipment, provided that measures to prevent the release of such goods have been applied under normal conditions of carriage.
Provision 1.1.3.1 c of the ADR Agreement does not apply to:
Carriage of goods by undertakings in cases where they are auxiliary to their principal activities, such as deliveries to construction sites, returns from construction sites and deliveries or returns in respect of inspection, repair and maintenance of equipment, in quantities not exceeding 450 liters Per pack, including a large bulk container (IBC) and large packaging and within the maximum limits given in 1.1.3.6.
Provision 1.1.3.1 d The ADR Agreement does not apply to:
Carriage performed by the competent authorities in the context of rescue or transport operations supervised by these authorities, as long as the carriage is necessary for the purpose of rescue operations.
Provision 1.1.3.1 of the ADR Agreement does not apply to:
A rescue carriage intended to save human life or the protection of the environment, provided that all measures necessary to ensure the full safety of such carriage have been taken.
Provision 1.1.3.1 f The ADR Agreement does not apply to:
Carriage of empty uncleaned stationary storage tanks containing Class 2 gases of Groups A, O or F, Class 3 or Class 9 materials belonging to Packing Group II or III, or Class 6.1 Pesticides belonging to Packing Group II or III.
1.1.3.2 Gas Transportation Exemptions
Provision 1.1.3.2a of the ADR Agreement does not apply to:
The gases contained in the vehicle’s tanks and used to drive or operate its equipment (eg refrigeration equipment) in connection with the transport operation.
Provision 1.1.3.2 b The ADR Agreement does not apply to:
The gases in the fuel tanks of the vehicles being transported.
Provision 1.1.3.2 c of the ADR Agreement does not apply to:
Group A and O gases (according to 2.2.2.1) whose pressure in the vessel or in the tank at 20 ° C does not exceed 200 kPa (2 bars) and which during transport are not liquefied or refrigerated. This exclusion covers all types of vessels and tanks and parts of machinery and equipment.
Provision 1.1.3.2 d The ADR Agreement does not apply to:
Gases in the vehicle’s operating equipment (eg fire extinguishers), including spare parts (eg inflatable tires). This exclusion also applies to inflated tires transported as a load.
Provision 1.1.3.2 e The ADR Agreement does not apply to:
Gases in the special equipment of the vehicle which are necessary for the operation of this equipment during transport (cooling systems, fish tanks, heaters, etc.) as well as spare tanks for such equipment or empty, unpurified tanks to be exchanged, transported in the same Transport unit.
Provision 1.1.3.2 f The ADR Agreement does not apply to:
Gases contained in food (except UN 1950), including carbonated drinks.
Provision 1.1.3.2 g of the ADR Agreement does not apply to:
Gases contained in balls intended for use in sport.
1.1.3.3 Exemptions related to the carriage of liquid fuels
Provision 1.1.3.3a of the ADR Agreement does not apply to:
Carrying fuel located in the vehicle’s tanks and used for its propulsion or operation
Its equipment, which is used during transport or intended for such use, in connection with the operation of a transport operation.
The fuel in question may be transported in solid tanks in accordance with the relevant regulations, directly linked to the engine of the vehicle or its additional equipment or to portable tanks intended for that purpose.
The total capacity of the fixed tanks should not exceed 1500 liters per transport unit and the capacity of the tank mounted on the trailer should not exceed 500 liters. In portable tanks it is permissible to transport up to 60 liters of fuel per transport unit. These restrictions do not apply to rescue vehicles.
Provision 1.1.3.3 b The ADR Agreement does not apply to:
Fuel in vehicles or other means of transport (eg boats) carried as cargo if the fuel is intended for their propulsion or for the operation of their equipment. During transportation, all fuel taps between the engine or equipment and the fuel tank should be closed, unless it is necessary to maintain the equipment. Where necessary, vehicles or other means of transport should be loaded in a standing position and protected from falling.
Provision 1.1.3.3 c of the ADR Agreement does not apply to:
Fuel stored in non-mobile self-propelled machinery tanks transported as cargo if the fuel is intended for their propulsion or for the operation of their equipment. The fuel in question may be transported in solid containers in accordance with the relevant regulations, directly linked to the vehicle engine or its equipment.
If necessary, these machines should be loaded in the proper position and secured against tipping.
1.1.3.4 Exclusions under specific or commodity provisions
Dangerous packed in limited or excluded quantities
Provision 1.1.3.4.1 Some of the specific provisions of Chapter 3.3 exclude from ADR requirements – partly or completely – the carriage of certain dangerous goods. This exclusion applies in cases where such special provision is indicated in column (6) of Table A of Chapter 3.2 for goods.
Provision 1.1.3.4.2 Certain dangerous goods may be exempted subject to the requirements of Chapter 3.4.
Provision 1.1.3.4.3 Some dangerous goods may be exempted subject to the requirements of section 3.5.
1.1.3.5 Exclusions for empty, uncleaned packaging
Vacuum, uncleaned packaging (including large bulk containers (IBCs) and large packagings) containing Class 2, 3, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 8 and 9 materials are not subject to ADR provisions if sufficient means are used to remove all Threats. Threats are considered to have been removed if sufficient measures were taken to remove all hazards specified in classes 1 to 9.
1.1.3.6 Exclusions for quantities carried in a transport unit
Provision 1.1.3.6 applies to all participants in the carriage.
Partial exclusion for drivers in terms of equipment, documentation and transport conditions.
Provision 1.1.3.6.1 refers to dangerous goods classified as transport category 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4, as indicated in column (15) of Table A of Chapter 3.2. Vacant, uncleaned packaging that contained materials belonging to transport category “0” are also included in transport category “0”. Vacuum, unopened packages that contain materials belonging to the transport category other than “0” are classified in transport category “4”.
Provision 1.1.3.6.2 indicates that if the amount of dangerous goods carried in the transport unit does not exceed the quantities given in column (3) of Table 1.1.3.6.3 for the transport category (where Dangerous goods carried in a transport unit belong to the same transport category) or this quantity does not exceed the quantity calculated in accordance with 1.1.1.6.4 (where dangerous goods transported in a transport unit belong to different transport categories), those goods may be transported In a piece of transport in one transport unit without the following provisions (requirements not required):
– Chapter 1.10, except for materials and objects of Class 1, UN numbers: 0029,
0030, 0059, 0065, 0073, 0104, 0237, 0255, 0267, 0288, 0289, 0290, 0360, 0361,
0364, 0365, 0366, 0439, 0440, 0441, 0455, 0456 and 0500 and except
Class 7 materials, excluding packages containing materials
UN numbers 2910i2911 when the activity level exceeds A2;
– section 5.3;
– section 5.4.3;
– Chapter 7.2, except for: V5 and V8 of Chapter 7.2.4;
– CV1 from chapter 7.5.11;
– lot 8, with the exception of: 8.1.2.1 (a),
8.1.4.2 to 8.1.4.5,
8.2.3,
8.3.3,
8.3.4,
8.3.5,
Section 8.4,
S1 (3) and (6),
S2 (1),
S4, S5,
S14 to S21 and
S24 from Section 8.5;
– part 9.
Provision 1.1.3.6.2 indicates that if the dangerous goods transported in a transport unit belong to the same transport category, their maximum total per transport unit is indicated in column (3) of the Agreement table. ADR.
Provision 1.1.3.6.4 states that if the same transport unit carries dangerous goods belonging to different transport categories, the sum of:
– quantity of materials and objects belonging to transport category “1” multiplied by 50;
– the quantity of materials and objects in category “1” referred to in footnote “a” to the table given in 1.1.3.6.3, multiplied by 20;
– quantity of materials and objects belonging to transport category “2” multiplied by 3; and
– quantity of materials and objects belonging to transport category “3”;
It should not exceed 1000.
Provision 1.1.3.6.5 shows that dangerous goods excluded under the provisions of 1.1.3.1 (a), (b) and (d) to (f), 1.1 .3.2 to 1.1.3.5, 1.1.3.7, 1.1.3.9 and 1.1.3.10.
1.1.3.7 Exclusions related to the transportation of equipment for storage and generation
Provision 1.1.3.7 a of the ADR Agreement does not apply to:
Equipment for storing and producing electricity (eg lithium batteries, electric capacitors, asymmetric capacitors, hydride storage systems
Metal and fuel cells) permanently placed in the vehicle carrying out the transport and intended to drive any of the vehicle’s equipment.
Provision 1.1.3.7a ADRs do not apply to: included in equipment that is used during transport or intended for such use (eg laptop).
1.1.3.9 Exclusions of Dangerous Goods Used for Carriage as Coolant or Air Conditioner
Dangerous goods that are merely suffocating gases (which dilute or replace oxygen in the air) when used in vehicles or containers for cooling or air conditioning are subject only to the provisions of section 5.5.3.
1.1.3.10 Exceptions for carriage of light sources containing dangerous goods
The following light sources are not subject to ADR regulations provided they do not contain radioactive material and do not contain mercury in excess of those specified in Special Provision 366 of Chapter 3.3.
Provision 1.1.3.10 a light sources from individuals and households in the event
Carriage to a collection point or recycling facility.
Provision 1.1.3.10 b of light sources, each containing not more than 1 g of dangerous goods and which are packed in such a way that there are no more than 30 g of dangerous goods in each package.
Provision 1.1.3.10 c worn, defective or defective light sources, each of which contains no more than 1 g of dangerous goods, each package may not contain more than 30 g of dangerous goods during carriage from point Collection or recycling facility. Light sources should be packaged in robust outer packaging that is strong enough to prevent the release of the contents under normal transport conditions, meeting the requirements of the general provisions given in 4.1.1.1 and with a free fall of 1.2 m.
Provision 1.1.3.10 d of light sources containing only gases of groups A and O (in accordance with 2.2.2.1) if they are packaged in such a way that the light scattering will be limited to the inner space of the package.
3.4 Dangerous goods packed in limited quantities
Rule 3.4 applies to all participants in the carriage.
Partial exclusion LQ – quantities limited due to the small quantities contained in the package.
Restricted quantities of dangerous goods packaged in such quantities, meeting the requirements of this chapter, are not subject to any other ADR regulation except for the relevant provisions (requirements must be fulfilled):
– Parts 1, Divisions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8, 1.9;
– Parts 2;
– Parts 3, Divisions 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 (except Special Provisions 61, 178, 181, 220,
274, 625, 633 and 650 (e));
– Part 4, subsections 4.1.1.1, 4.1.1.2, 4.1.1.4 to 4.1.1.8;
– Parts 5, 5.1.2.1 (a) (i) and (b), 5.1.2.2, 5.1.2.3, 5.2.1.9, 5.4.2;
– Parts 6, construction requirements under 6.1.4 and subsections 6.2.5.1 and 6.2.6.1
Up to 6.2.6.3;
– Parts 7, Chapters 7.1 and Chapters 7.2.1, 7.2.2, 7.5.1 (except 7.5.1.4),
7.5.2.4, 7.5.7, 7.5.8 and 7.5.9;
– 8.6.3.3 and 8.6.4.
3.5 Dangerous goods packed in excluded quantities
Rule 3.5 applies to all participants in the carriage.
Partial exclusion of EQs – quantities excluded due to small quantities contained in unit packaging
Quantities excluded from dangerous goods of certain classes other than objects meeting the requirements of this chapter are not subject to any other ADR regulation, except (the requirements have to be fulfilled):
– the requirements of chapter 1.3 on training;
– classification procedures and criteria for determining packing groups in Part 2;
– the packaging requirements of 4.1.1.1, 4.1.1.2, 4.1.1.4 and 4.1.1.6.
Other exclusions
In the description of individual classes of dangerous goods, the ADR Agreement contains a number of provisions for which certain goods are not subject to ADR regulations, eg: 2.2.3.1.5 for flammable liquid mixtures (certain paints), 2.2.62.1.5.1 for materials not 2.2.9.1.5 for mixtures containing not more than 50 mg/kg PCBs (polychlorinated diphenyls) or PCT (triphenyls).