Interpretation Response #02-0261 ([Pride Mobility Products Corporation] [Robert Aulisio])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Pride Mobility Products Corporation
Individual Name: Robert Aulisio
Location State: PA Country: US
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Response text:
Oct 11, 2002
Mr. Robert Aulisio Reference No. 02-0261
Pride Corporate Safety Director
Pride Mobility Products Corporation
182 Susquehanna Avenue
Exeter, PA 18643-2694
Dear Mr. Aulisio:
This is in response to your September 19, 2002 letter requesting clarification of the provisions in § 173.220 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask if a non-spillable battery contained in a wheelchair is subject to the requirements of the HMR.
The answer is no, battery powered wheelchairs and mobility aids equipped with a non-spillable wet electric storage battery and containing no other hazardous materials are not subject to the requirements of the HMR when transported by rail, highway or vessel. The non-spillable battery must meet the criteria in § 173.159(d) and must be marked "NONSPILLABLE" or "NONSPILLABLE BATTERY." In addition, the battery must be securely installed and fastened in an upright position, and properly protected from short circuits when contained in the equipment.
I hope this satisfies your request.
Sincerely,
Hattie L. Mitchell
Chief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
173.220