Washington Administrative Code
Title 204 - State Patrol (Equipment) (See also Titles 212, 446 and 448)
Chapter 204-44 - Standards for load fastening devices
Section 204-44-014 - Approved tiedown devices
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 204-44-014
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) The following types of tiedown devices are approved by the patrol:
(a) Steel chain;
(b) Steel cable;
(c) Steel strapping; and
(d) Fiber webbing.
(2) Tiedown devices for a commercial motor vehicle must:
(a) Have a minimum breaking
strength of at least 15,000 pounds, except that tiedown devices used to secure
baled hay and baled straw may have a breaking strength of not less than 9,000
pounds.
(b) Meet or exceed federal
standards contained in 49
C.F.R. 393.102.
(3) Tiedown devices used for all vehicles other than commercial vehicles must have a breaking strength sufficient for the weight of the load being carried.
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