Type B containers are designed to withstand a drop from which height on the weakest point?

• A. 30 ft
• B. 50 ft
• C. 90 ft
• D. 10 ft

Answer: (A)

Type B containers are designed to stay intact under severe mishandling, so they must pass a drop test that simulates a worst‑case impact. The test drops the package from a height onto its weakest point to ensure containment, shielding, and structural integrity hold up even in the most demanding scenario. That standard height is 9 meters, about 30 feet, in a free fall onto a rigid surface. This demonstrates that, even if the box lands on a vulnerable spot, it won’t release its contents. The other heights don’t align with the regulatory test: 10 feet is far below the required stress, while 50 and 90 feet would go beyond typical Type B testing.