The following words, terms and phrases, when
used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in
this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different
meaning:
Any container having a liquid capacity in excess of 100 gallons,
used for the carrying of flammable or combustible liquids or asphalt
and mounted permanently or otherwise upon a tank vehicle. The term
"cargo tank" does not apply to any container used solely for the purpose
of supplying fuel for the propulsion of the tank vehicle upon which
it is mounted.
See § 198-43.
Any vehicle other than railroad tank cars and boats, with
a cargo tank mounted thereon or built as an integral part thereof
used for the transportation of flammable or combustible liquids. Tank
vehicles include self-propelled vehicles, and full trailers and semitrailers
without motive power and with wheels carrying either part or all of
the load.
This article shall apply to tank motor vehicles
to be used for the transportation of asphalt or normally stable flammable
and combustible liquids with a flash point below 200º F.
No person shall engage in the business of delivering
flammable or combustible liquids from tank vehicles without a permit.
A.Â
The material used in the construction of the cargo
tanks shall be compatible with the chemical characteristics of the
flammable or combustible liquid to be transported.
B.Â
Any tank vehicle designed or used for transporting
materials at liquid temperatures above ambient temperature shall have
a red warning sign permanently attached to the vehicle containing
at least the following: "Maximum allowable cargo temperature is __________º
F." This maximum allowable cargo temperature shall be specified by
the manufacturer of the vehicle.
A.Â
Draw-off valves or faucets projecting beyond the frame
at the rear of a tank vehicle shall be adequately protected against
collision by bumpers or similar means.
B.Â
On tank vehicles constructed hereafter, all closures
for filling openings shall be protected from damage in the event of
overturning of the tank vehicle by being enclosed within the body
of the tank, or a dome attached thereto, or by the use of suitable
metal guards securely attached to the tank or the frame of the tank
vehicle.
Every tank vehicle used for the transportation
of any flammable liquid, regardless of the quantity being transported,
or whether loaded or empty, shall be conspicuously and legibly marked
on each side and the rear thereof, in letters at least three inches
high on a background of sharply contrasting color, optionally as follows:
A.Â
Each tank vehicle shall be provided with at least
one portable fire extinguisher having at least a 12-B, C rating or
when more than one is provided, each extinguisher shall have at least
a six-B rating.
B.Â
Fire extinguishers shall be kept in good operating
condition at all times, and they shall be located in an accessible
place on each tank vehicle.
A.Â
Except in an emergency, no tank vehicle shall be left
unattended on any street, highway, avenue or alley, provided that
this shall not prevent a driver from the necessary absence from the
truck in connection with the delivery of his load, except that during
actual discharge of the liquid some responsible person shall be present
at the vehicle, nor shall it prevent stops for meals during the day
or night if the street is well lighted at the point of parking.
B.Â
Tank vehicles containing flammable or combustible
liquids shall not be parked out of doors at any one point for longer
than one hour, except off the streets, and at least 25 feet from any
building used for assembly, institutional or residential occupancy.
C.Â
Tank vehicles shall not be parked or garaged in any
building other than those specifically approved for such use by the
Chief of the Fire Department.
