Md. Code Regs. 11.22.03.16

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
Section 11.22.03.16 - Emergency Equipment
A. Roadside Warning Devices. Each vehicle shall be equipped with three bidirectional emergency reflective triangles. Inspect bidirectional emergency reflective triangles for:

Procedures:Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Presence.(1) Not equipped with three bidirectional emergency reflective triangles.
(2) Condition.(2) A bidirectional emergency reflective triangle is broken or damaged.

B. Extinguisher. Vehicles used to transport hazardous materials shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher with an Underwriters Laboratory rating of at least 10 BC. Vehicles used to transport nonhazardous materials shall be equipped with at least one fire extinguisher with an Underwriters Laboratory rating of at least 5 BC or two fire extinguishers with an Underwriters Laboratory rating of at least 4 BC. Inspect fire extinguisher for:

Procedures:Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Presence.(1) Fire extinguisher is missing.
(2) Rating.(2) Fire extinguisher is not of proper rating.
(3) Condition.(3) Fire extinguisher is discharged, damaged, or inoperable.

C. Fuses. Each vehicle using fused electric circuits shall be equipped with at least one spare fuse of each type and size of the fuses used in the vehicle.

Procedures:Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Inspect for presence and type of fuses.(1) Not equipped with at least one of each type fuse used in vehicle.

Md. Code Regs. 11.22.03.16