Cinta de señalización para tanques de carga
| Fecha de registro | 3 de mayo de 2025 |
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| Número de asunto | 25-045-VEH |
| Nombre | Daniel G. Shelton |
| Agencia | Hazmat Resources, Inc. |
| Dirección | 4130 Fort Henry Drive4130 Ft. Henry DriveKingsport, TX, 37663United StatesVer en el mapa (se abre en una pestaña nueva) |
| Teléfono | 4238632252 |
| Correo electrónico | [email protected] |
| Comité | Comité de Vehículos |
| Estado | Cerrado |
| Resumen del asunto | Cinta de alta visibilidad - FMVSS 571.108 Cinta de alta visibilidad y FMCSR 393.11 Tanto la norma 393.11 como el paquete ETA publicado por la FMCSA respaldan el requisito de que solo se permiten dos piezas de cinta reflectante de 12 pulgadas de largo a cada lado del remolque, en la parte superior trasera. La NHTSA emitió una interpretación en 1994 que establecía claramente que dos piezas de 24 pulgadas de largo en la parte superior trasera del remolque, siguiendo su contorno, equivalen a dos piezas de 12 pulgadas de largo a cada lado en la parte superior trasera. |
| Justificación o necesidad | Los inspectores de carretera deben saber que está permitido colocar una tira de cinta reflectante a cada lado de la parte superior trasera del remolque. |
| Solicitud de acción | Emitir un boletín de inspección notificando a la agencia principal del programa MCSAP de cada estado sobre este requisito. Solicite a la FMCSA que actualice los requisitos en 393.11 y el paquete ETA que indique claramente que se permite 1 pieza de cinta de alta visibilidad de 24 pulgadas de largo en cada lado en la parte superior del remolque en la parte trasera. |
| Medidas adoptadas por el comité | The HM Committee voted to sent this action item over to vehicle as it deals with conspicuity tape requirements. It will be sent to Vehicle Committee for discussion at their next meeting. The Vehicle Committee reviewed the NHTSA Interpretation 9050 document that provides guidance indicating that this issue was examined and the use of one continuous 24” strip was deemed equivalent and amended Operational Policy 9.b.3 as follows: 9. LIGHTING SYSTEMS b.(3) Retro-reflective sheeting is required to be applied to both sides of the trailer at a height of at least 15 inches (380 mm) and not more than 60 inches (1,525 mm) above the road surface. In some cases, when this height is complied with on tank trailers, the sheeting will be canted downward. Therefore, in some cases, the sheeting is applied higher than what is outlined in the regulations but is located as close as practicable to the required height and still allows for the tape to be mounted on a horizontal plane or as close to it as the shape of the trailer allows. In other cases, there is rear upper retro-reflective sheeting consisting of one 24-inch strip, rather than two 12-inch strips, on the rounded body of the tank trailer. In these cases, should a violation be documented? ANSWER: No, if a cargo tank does not have a frame or other suitable surface below the 60 inches (1,525 mm) height to apply the sheeting in order for it to be on a horizontal plane, the sheeting may be located at a higher location, as close to the required height as practicable. Also, as per National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Interpretation 9050, on the rear of a tank trailer, a curved 24-inch strip applied to the rounded body of the tank is equivalent to two 12-inch strips. In both cases, no violation should be documented. |
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