Section 296-52-71105. Railway cars.

(1) Use of railway cars.

Explosives cannot be kept in a railway car unless:

• An emergency exists

• Permission has been granted by the local authority

• The railway car, its contents, and methods of loading are in compliance with U.S. DOT regulations (49 C.F.R. Chapter 1)

(2) Warning signs for railway cars not in transit.

• Any railway car containing explosives must have warning signs attached to every side of the car when it is:

– Stopped in transit

OR

– At its designation

AND

– No longer considered in interstate commerce

• Warning signs must read "EXPLOSIVES—HANDLE CAREFULLY—KEEP FIRE AWAY."

The letters must be:

– Red

– At least one and one-half inches high

– On a white background.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-03-125, § 296-52-71105, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02.]

RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-03-125, § 296-52-71105, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02.