Section 69-10-02-09 - Deck lengths1. A motor truck or motor truck dump scale installed and operational before January 1, 1995, must have at least twelve feet [3.66 meters] or a distance equal to one-third of deck length, whichever is greater, of straight driveway on either end of the scale deck not over one-third inch [8.47 millimeters] per foot [30.48 centimeters] out of level with the platform. The first twelve feet [3.66 meters] from the scale must be of a hard surface (concrete or asphalt). An inside scale must measure a minimum of four feet [1.22 meters] of metal, wood, asphalt, or reinforced concrete between the scale deck and the inside of the doorsill at both ends of the scale. 2. A motor truck or motor truck dump scale installed on or after January 1, 1995, must have at least twelve feet [3.66 meters] or a distance equal to one-third of deck length, whichever is greater, of straight approaches beginning in a level plane with the surface of the scale deck. The slope of the approaches away from the scale deck may not exceed one-third inch [8.47 millimeters] perfect [30.48 centimeters]. The first twelve feet [3.66 meters] of approach from the scale must be of metal or concrete. An inside scale must measure a minimum of five feet [1.52 meters] of reinforced concrete between the scale deck and the inside of the doorsill at both ends of the scale. However, grating of sufficient strength to withstand all loads equal to the concentrated load capacity of the scale may be installed on either end of that inside scale. N.D. Admin Code 69-10-02-09
Amended effective September 1, 1994; February 1, 1996.General Authority: NDCC 64-02-03
Law Implemented: NDCC 64-02-02, 64-02-13