International Transport Regulations 35 1.9 Transport Mode specific requirements 1.9.1 ADR - Exemption for quantity carried per transport unit Note: this exemption does not apply to IMDG Code and IATA DRG. This exemption is granted to loads not exceeding the amount specified in section 1.1.3.6 of the ADR. For transport of: not more than 333 kg of: UN 3292 Cells and Batteries containing sodium UN 2796 Battery Fluid, acid; UN 2797 Battery Fluid, alkali; and not more than 1000 kg of: UN 2794 Batteries, wet, filled with acid UN 2795 Batteries, wet, filled with alkali UN 2800 Batteries, wet, non spillable ! the following provisions do not apply: • identification document of the crew; • vocational training certificate (VTC) of the driver; • labelling and placarding of vehicles; • instructions in writing to the driver; • extinguishers for load compartments; There remain valid the following obligations: • marking and labelling packages; • prepare transport documents; • carry a fire extinguisher of at least 2 kg (powder); • prohibition on opening packages; • mixed loading prohibition; • portable lighting apparatus; • prohibition of smoking; • supervision of vehicles; • training for all staff, other than the drivers with the VTC, involved in the transport of dangerous goods by road 1.9.2 IMDG – Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries restrictions in maritime transportation According SP 963 nickel-metal hydride button cells or nickel-metal hydride cells or batteries packed with or contained in equipment are not subject to the provisions of IMDG Code. All other nickel-metal hydride cells or batteries shall be securely packed and protected from short circuit. They are not subject to other provisions of IMDG Code provided that they are loaded in a cargo transport unit in a total quantity of less than 100 kg gross mass. When loaded in a cargo transport unit in a total quantity of 100 kg gross mass or more, they are not subject to other provisions of IMDG Code except the required transport documents and to comply with Stowage, Handling and Segregation requirement.
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