Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 204. State Patrol (Equipment) (See Titles 212 and 446) |
Chapter 204-44. Standards for load fastening devices. |
Section 204-44-014. Approved tiedown devices.
Latest version.
- (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.