Md. Code Regs. 11.19.02.15

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 11.19.02.15 - Traction-Assisting Devices, if Specified

A. Automatic chains may be installed.

B. Sanders, when required or used, shall:

(1) Be of the hopper cartridge valve type;

(2) Have a metal hopper with all interior surfaces treated to prevent condensation of moisture;

(3) Be of at least 100-pound (grit) capacity and refillable from the exterior of the vehicle only;

(4) Have a cover on the filler opening of the hopper, which screws into place, sealing the unit air tight;

(5) Have discharge tubes extending to the front of each rear wheel under the fender;

(6) Have nonclogging discharge tubes which shall have slush-proof, nonfreezing nozzles;

(7) Be operated by an electric switch with a telltale light mounted on the instrument panel;

(8) Be exclusively driver controlled; and

(9) Have a gauge to indicate that the hoppers need refilling when they are 1/4 full.

Md. Code Regs. 11.19.02.15

Regulations .15 amended effective April 3, 1981 (8:7 Md. R. 643)
Regulations .15 amended as an emergency provision effective July 6, 1983 (10:15 Md. R. 1342); emergency status extended at 10:22 Md. R. 1964 and 11:4 Md. R. 313
Regulations .15B amended effective June 18, 1984 (11:12 Md. R. 1063)
Regulations .15 repealed effective June 1, 1987 (14:11 Md. R. 1261)
Regulations .15 adopted effective June 1, 1987 (14:11 Md. R. 1261)