Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - STATE PATROL
Title 272 - NEBRASKA STATE PATROL
Chapter 10 - TRANSPORTATION OF CLASS 1, DIVISION 1.1 THROUGH DIVISION 1.6 EXPLOSIVES
Section 272-10-002 - Transportation; Vehicles; Safety Requirements

Universal Citation: 272 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 10 ยง 002

Current through March 20, 2024

002.01 Vehicles used for transporting explosives shall be strong enough to carry the load without difficulty and be in good mechanical condition. The transportation of explosive materials in open-bodied motor vehicles which depend upon a fire-resistant tarpaulin for protection is not permitted. When explosive materials are transported by a vehicle with an open body, they shall be loaded into a portable magazine or closed container and such portable magazine or closed container shall be securely fastened to the truck bed. All vehicles used for the transportation of explosives shall have tight floors, and any exposed spark-producing metal on the inside of the body shall be covered with wood or other non-sparking materials to prevent contact with packages of explosives. Packages of explosives shall not be loaded above the sides of an open-body vehicle.

002.02 Motor vehicles, when used for transporting any quantity of explosive materials shall display placards and other markings required by regulations of U.S. Department of Transportation *CFR 49, Sections 100 through 179 and Sections 390 through 397.

002.03 Each motor vehicle used for transporting explosive materials shall be equipped with fire extinguishers as follows:

002.03A Trucks of less than 14,000 pounds GVW rating: Minimum of two extinguishers with total rating of at least 4-A:20-B:C. Trucks over 14,000 GVW rating and tractor semi-trailer units: Two or more extinguishers with a total rating of at least 4-A:70-B:C.

002.03B Only extinguishers listed or approved by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., Factory Mutual Laboratories, or by some other nationally recognized fire equipment testing laboratory, shall be deemed suitable for use on explosive-carrying vehicles.,

002.03C Extinguishers shall be filled and ready for immediate use and located near the driver's seat. Extinguisher shall be examined every 12 months as to condition by a competent person and after being used.

002.04 Motor vehicles used for transporting explosives shall be given the following inspection before each trip to determine that they are in the proper condition for safe transportation of explosives:

002.04A Fire extinguishers shall be filled and in working order.

002.04B All electrical wiring shall be completely protected and securely fastened to prevent short circuiting.

002.04C Chassis, motor, pan and underside of body shall be reasonably clean and free of excess oil and grease.

002.04D Fuel tank and feed line shall be secure and have no leaks.

002.04E Brakes, lights, horns, windshield wipers and steering apparatus shall function properly.

002.04F Tires shall be checked for proper inflation and defects.

002.04G The vehicle shall be in proper condition in every other respect and acceptable for hauling explosives.

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