Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 24, June 14, 2024
Section 36-1-11 - Vehicles Used to Transport Explosives11.1. Vehicles used to transport explosives shall have substantially constructed bodies, no sparking metals exposed in the cargo space, and shall be equipped with suitable sides and tail gates. Explosives shall not be piled higher than the side and end. 11.2. Vehicles containing explosives and/or detonators shall be maintained in good condition and shall be operated at a safe operating speed. 11.3. Vehicles containing explosives or detonators shall be posted with placard warning signs. Placards shall be located on all four (4) sides of the motor vehicle. The placards shall contain letters four (4) inch minimum height, using 34 inch stroke. 11.4. Other materials or supplies shall not be placed on or in a cargo space of a vehicle containing explosives or detonators.11.5. Explosives or detonators shall be transported in separate vehicles unless separated by four (4) inches of hardwood or the equivalent. 11.6. Explosives or detonators shall be transported promptly without undue delay in transit. 11.7. Only necessary persons shall ride on or in vehicles containing explosives or detonators. 11.8. When vehicles containing explosives or detonators are parked, the brakes shall be set, the motor power shut off and the wheels blocked.11.9. Vehicles containing explosives or detonators shall not be taken to a repair garage for any purpose. 11.10. Smoking and open lights shall be prohibited on vehicles transporting explosives or detonators.