Explosives shall not be transported on public
conveyances. When transported in vehicles, the following precautions
shall be observed.
Vehicles used for transporting explosives shall
be strong enough to carry the load without difficulty and shall be
in good mechanical condition. If vehicles do not have a closed body,
the body shall be covered with a flameproof and moistureproof tarpaulin
and other effective protection against moisture and sparks. Such vehicles
shall have tight floors, and exposed spark-producing metal on the
inside of the body shall be covered with wood or other nonsparking
material to prevent contact with packages of explosives. Packages
of explosives shall not be loaded above the sides of open-body vehicles.
The attachment of any type of trailer behind
a truck, a tractor/semitrailer or truck/full trailer combination for
transporting explosives is prohibited. Explosives shall not be transported
on any pole trailer.
Vehicles containing explosives shall not be
taken into a garage, or repair shop for repairs or storage.
Only those dangerous articles authorized to
be loaded with explosives by DOT 49 CFR listed in Appendix A shall be carried in the body of a vehicle transporting
explosives.
It shall be the duty of the person to whom a
permit has been issued to transport explosives over the highway of
the jurisdiction to inspect daily those vehicles under such authority
and employed for this purpose to determine that:
A. Fire extinguishers are filled and in operating condition;
B. Electric wires are insulated and securely fastened;
C. The motor, chassis and body are reasonably clean and
free of excessive grease and oil;
D. The fuel tank and fuel line are securely fastened
and are not leaking;
E. Brakes, lights, horn, windshield wipers and steering
mechanism are functioning properly;
F. Tires are properly inflated and free of defects; and
G. The vehicle is in proper condition for transporting
explosives.
Every vehicle transporting explosives shall
be marked or placarded on both sides, front and rear, with the word
"Explosives" in letters not less than three inches (76 millimeters)
high on a contrasting background.
Blasting caps or electric blasting caps shall
not be transported over the highways of the jurisdiction on the same
vehicle with other explosives, except as otherwise approved.
Vehicles transporting explosives and traveling
in the same direction shall not be driven within 300 feet (91,440
millimeters) of each other.
Vehicles transporting explosives shall be routed
to avoid congested traffic and densely populated areas.
Explosives shall not be transported through
any completed vehicular tunnel or subway.
Every vehicle used for transporting explosives
shall be equipped with not fewer than one approved fire extinguisher,
suitable for use on flammable liquid fires, filled and ready for immediate
use and located near the driver's seat.
A person shall not smoke, carry matches or any
other flame-producing device or carry any firearms or loaded cartridges
while in or near a vehicle transporting explosives, or drive, load
or unload any such vehicle in a careless or reckless manner.
Spark-producing metal or spark-producing metal
tools shall not be carried in the body of a vehicle transporting explosives.
Vehicles transporting explosives shall not be
left unattended at any time within the jurisdiction. Unauthorized
persons shall not ride on vehicles transporting explosives.
The Fire and Police Departments shall be promptly
notified when a vehicle transporting explosives is involved in an
accident, breaks down or catches fire. Only in the event of such an
emergency shall the transfer of explosive from one vehicle to another
vehicle be allowed on highways within the municipality and only when
qualified supervision is provided. Except in such an emergency, a
vehicle transporting explosives shall not be parked before reaching
its destination on highways within the jurisdiction or adjacent to
or in proximity to any bridge, tunnel, dwelling, building or place
where people work, congregate or assemble.
Delivery shall only be made to authorized persons
and into approved magazines or approved temporary storage or handling
areas.
The Fire Marshal and/or Chief of Police and/or
Emergency Management Coordinator shall designate the location and
specify the maximum quantity of explosives or blasting agents which
are to be loaded, unloaded, reloaded or temporarily retained at each
terminal where such operations are permitted.
Shipments of explosives or blasting agents delivered
to carriers shall comply with DOT 49 CFR listed in Appendix A.
Carriers shall immediately notify the Fire Marshal
and/or Chief of Police and/or Emergency Management Coordinator when
explosives or blasting agents are received at terminals.
Carriers shall immediately notify consignees
of the arrival of explosives or blasting agents at terminals.
The consignee of a shipment of explosives or
blasting agents shall remove them from the carrier's terminal
within 24 hours after being notified of their arrival.