ARTICLE X. CARRIERS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS (15-24-990 et seq.)

15-24-990 Definitions.

   (a)   Tank Truck. Any motor vehicle used for the transportation of flammable liquids and which for such purpose is provided with a tank or tanks mounted on the frame or chassis of such vehicle.

   (b)   Tank Trailer. Any vehicle without its own motive power but drawn by a motor vehicle, used for the transportation of flammable liquids and which for such purpose is provided with a tank or tanks mounted thereon.

   (c)   Tank Semitrailer. A vehicle of the tank trailer type so designed and used in conjunction with a motor vehicle that when in use a part of its own weight and load is supported by the motor vehicle.

   (d)   Fuel Tank. The tank designed to contain only the fuel to be used by the engine of the truck upon which it is mounted.

(Prior code §  129.1-90)

15-24-1000 General condition of carriers.

   Tank trucks, tank trailers and tank semitrailers shall not be operated unless they are in good repair, clean and free of leaks.

(Prior code §  129.1-91)

15-24-1010 Wheels and tires.

   Tank trucks, tank trailers and semitrailers shall be equipped with rubber tires. Tank trucks and tank trailers shall be operated on not less than four wheels. Tank trailers shall have a fifth wheel or equivalent device to prevent dangerous swerving from the path of the towing vehicle. Tank semitrailers shall be operated on not less than two wheels.

(Prior code §  129.1-92)

15-24-1020 Brakes.

   Every trailer or semitrailer shall be equipped with a reliable system of brakes and adequate provision shall be made for its efficient operation from the driver's seat of the vehicle drawing such trailer or semitrailer.

(Prior code §  129.1-93)

15-24-1030 Grounding.

   Tank, chassis, axles and springs shall be electrically interconnected for static electricity control. In addition, adequate provisions shall be made for bonding the container being filled to the tank, chassis, axles and springs.

(Prior code §  129.1-94)

15-24-1040 Lighting.

   Tank trucks, tank trailers and semitrailers shall be equipped with artificial lighting, conforming to the requirements of the state regulations. Lighting circuits shall have suitable over-current protection such as fuses or automatic circuit breakers. The wiring shall be of ample carrying capacity and mechanical strength and shall be substantially secured, insulated and protected against damage. No lighting other than electric lighting shall be permitted on any tank truck, tank trailer or tank semitrailer. Every tank trailer and tank semitrailer shall be provided with side lights and a taillight or lights.

(Prior code §  129.1-95)

15-24-1050 Fire extinguishers.

   Each tank truck, tank trailer and semitrailer shall be equipped and maintained with at least one hand fire extinguisher of a type suitable for extinguishing flammable liquid fires. Fire extinguishers shall be kept in good operating condition at all times and shall be located in an accessible place on such tank vehicles.

(Prior code §  129.1-96)