CARB Approved Gas Can vs DOT Safety Can Chart
In a recent comment to our Gas Can Requirements article Macon suggests:
Perhaps a creative person could take the info in your article and produce a Table-like chart that portrays the differences, requirements, etc. whe it comes to small (5 gallons or less) fuel cans.
Well Macon, I might not be able to spell half the time but I just happen to be a creative person. So here is a chart showing the different fuel can requirement.
| CARB Requirement | DOT Requirement | OSHA Requirement | |
| 5 Gallons or Less | YES | YES | |
| Flash arresting screen | YES | YES | |
| Spring closing lid and spout cover | YES | YES | YES |
| Safely relieve internal pressure when subjected to fire exposure | YES | YES | |
| An automatic shut-off stops the fuel flow before the target fuel tank overflows. | YES | ||
| Automatically closes and seals when removed from the target fuel tank and remains completely closed when not dispensing fuel. | YES | ||
| Has only one opening for both filling and pouring. | YES | ||
| Does not exceed a permeation rate of 0.4 grams per gallon per day | YES | ||
| Warranted for a period of not less than one year against defects in materials and workmanship | YES | ||
| UL Listed | YES | YES |
Well, I hope this is what Macon had in mind.
If you have questions or comments about our CARB vs DOT fuel can chart please feel free to leave a comment below or contact us via phone or email.
-Jack
