Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-11-.07 - Standards for Transportation of Flammable and Combustible Liquids by other than Tank Vehicle

(1) Flammable and combustible liquids transported by other than tank vehicles shall be transported as prescribed by this Chapter. Nothing herein shall supersede any rules, regulations, or other transportation requirements when transportation is under the jurisdiction of DOT or GPSC.

(2) Persons driving, attending, making deliveries, or otherwise handling flammable liquids while loading or unloading vehicles shall not be under the influence of intoxicants, narcotics or other dangerous drugs, nor shall same be carried in or on vehicles transporting flammable or combustible liquids.

(3) Only approved containers shall be used. Metal containers meeting the requirements of and containing products authorized by STB, DOT, or GPSC regulations shall be acceptable for use in transporting flammable or combustible liquids by other than tank vehicles. Containers loaded in or on vehicles shall be securely fastened to prevent slipping or overturning.

(4) Vehicles shall be in good operating condition and shall not be overloaded. Every vehicle regularly used for transporting flammable or combustible liquids shall be equipped with at least one fire extinguisher having a rating of 20-BC, permanently mounted and readily accessible to the driver.

(5) Drivers of vehicles transporting flammable or combustible liquids in containers shall be physically able to perform the job, careful, capable, reliable, familiar with traffic laws and the provisions of this Chapter, and shall not be under the influence of intoxicants, narcotics or other dangerous drugs. Smoking shall not be permitted in vehicles when transporting Class I liquids unless all containers loaded thereon are original, unopened containers.

(6) Vehicles transporting 1,000 pounds gross weight or more of flammable liquids shall carry placards on the front, rear and sides which meet DOT requirements for text, color, and size.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-11-.07

O.C.G.A. §§ 25-2-4, 25-2-16.

Original Rule entitled "Standards for Transportation of Flammable and Combustible Liquids by Tank Vehicle"adopted. F. Jan. 29, 1968; eff. Apr. 1, 1968, as specified by the Agency. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Standards for Transportation of Flammable and Combustible Liquids by Other Than Tank Vehicle"adopted. F. Jan. 13, 1971; eff. Jan. 7, 1971, as specified by the Agency. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Modifications, Additions and Deletions to Adopted Codes and Standards"adopted. F. Nov. 10, 1980; eff. Nov. 30, 1980. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. June 3, 1987; eff. June 25, 1987, as specified by the Agency. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Dec. 3, 1990; eff. Jan. 1, 1991, as specified by the Agency. Amended: F. Nov. 16, 1992; eff. Dec. 6, 1992. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. June 5, 1997; eff. June 25, 1997. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. July 9, 1998; eff. July 29, 1998. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Dec. 16, 2003; eff. Jan. 5, 2004. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Standards for Transportation of Flammable and Combustible Liquids by Other Than Tank Vehicle"adopted. F. Mar. 7, 2008; eff. Mar. 27, 2008. Amended: F. Dec. 13, 2019; eff. Jan. 1, 2020, as specified by the Agency.