Method Codes

Method Code: 30
Code Description: Waterproof or waterproof-greaseproof protection with preservative as required.
Long Code Description: Waterproof or waterproof-greaseproof protection with preservative as required. Items protected in accordance with Method 30 shall be heat sealed within a waterproof or waterproof-greaseproof bag. Projections, sharp edges or other physical characteristics of the item that may damage the waterproof or waterproof-greaseproof barrier or container shall be cushioned in accordance with 5.2.3. The item shall also be cushioned as required to mitigate shock and vibration, thereby preventing physical and functional damage to the item. For all Methods of Preservation where the bag is the unit container and the outer/shipping container is a wood box, see 5.2.3(l). Unless otherwise specified, preservative coating requirements shall be determined in accordance with 5.2.2.1. All unit packs prepared in accordance with any method of this basic group shall pass the applicable quality assurance tests specified in tables G-I and G-II.