UN3091 P.I. 970 Section I states what about location acceptability?

• A. Acceptable to dangerous goods locations only
• B. Acceptable to most locations
• C. Acceptable to domestic shipments only
• D. Not acceptable for shipment

Answer: (A)

UN3091 items refer to lithium metal batteries contained in equipment, which are regulated as dangerous goods. Section I of the packing instruction makes clear that these shipments have to be handled in locations designated for dangerous goods. Those DG locations are specially prepared to manage the hazards—there is the right training, containment, fire suppression, and handling procedures in place. Because of that, the only acceptable placement is within dangerous goods locations; sending or storing them in ordinary areas or treating them as domestic shipments would not meet the regulatory requirements. So the correct understanding is that this type of shipment is acceptable to dangerous goods locations only.