Section 296-826-60005. Mounting containers on trucks, semi-trailers and trailers.  


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  • (1) You must make sure the method for attaching any container to the cradle, frame, or chassis of a vehicle is based on both of the following:
    (a) Two "g" loading in either direction;
    (b) Using a safety factor of at least four based on the maximum strength of the material used.
    Note:
    Two "g" is either of the following:
     
    1. For load support it is equivalent to three times the static weight of the supported articles.
     
    2. For loading and bending, acceleration, and torsion it is equivalent to twice the static weight support applied horizontally at the road surface.
    (2) You must secure both ends of the hose during transit.
    (3) You must follow the requirements in Table 14, Additional Container Mounting Requirements.
    Table 14
    Additional Container Mounting Requirements
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-826-60005, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 06-10-067, § 296-826-60005, filed 5/2/06, effective 9/1/06.]
RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-826-60005, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 06-10-067, § 296-826-60005, filed 5/2/06, effective 9/1/06.