Ariz. Admin. Code § 11-1-241

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Section R11-1-241 - Transportation of Explosives - Transportation Vehicles

A. Vehicles used for transporting explosives shall be strong enough to carry the load without difficulty and be in good mechanical condition. All vehicles used for the transportation of explosives shall have tight floors and any exposed spark-producing metal on the inside of the body shall be covered with wood or other non-sparking material to prevent contact with containers of explosives. Vehicles used to transport blasting agents shall have neither zinc nor copper exposed in the cargo space. Containers of explosives shall not be loaded above the sides of an open body vehicle.

B. Motor vehicles transporting explosives shall be marked with appropriate placards or lettering.

C. Motor vehicles transporting explosives must be equipped with not less than two suitable fire extinguishers, each having a rating of at least 10 B:C.

D. Vehicles transporting explosives shall only be driven by and be in charge of a duly licensed driver who is physically fit, careful, capable, reliable and:

1. Able to read and write English.

2. Not addicted to or under the influence of intoxicants or narcotics.

3. Not less than 21 years of age.

4. Familiar with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and policies governing the transportation and handling of explosives.

E. When explosives and detonators are hauled by trolley locomotives, covered, electrically insulated cars shall be used.

F. Explosives and detonators shall be transported in separate vehicles unless separated by four inches of hardwood or the equivalent.

G. When vehicles containing explosives or detonators are parked, the brakes shall be set, the motive power shut off, and the vehicles shall be blocked securely against rolling.

H. Explosives or detonators shall not be transported on mantrips.

I. Substantial nonconductive containers shall be used to carry explosives to blasting sites.

J. Explosives or detonators shall not be transported on locomotives.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-241

Former Rule 2:41; Amended effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).