Interpretation Response #08-0131 ([Allied Universal Corporation] [Ms. Robin E. Botle])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Allied Universal Corporation
Individual Name: Ms. Robin E. Botle
Location State: FL Country: US
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Response text:
June 11, 2008
Ms. Robin E. Botle
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Allied Universal Corp.
Transportation Services Unlimited, Inc.
3901 NW 115th Avenue
Miami, FL 33178
Ref. No.: 08-0131
Dear Ms. Botle:
This responds to your May 8, 2008 letter concerning the placement of placards on a vehicle under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask if the solid black line inner border would meet the requirements of § 172.516(c)(7). You provide photos in addition to your letter that show a CORROSIVE placard mounted on a white tank.
Section 172.516(a)(7) states that each placard on a transport vehicle must be affixed to a background of contrasting color, or must have a dotted or solid line outer border which contrasts with the background color. From the photos you provided it appears that the black and white CORROSIVE placard is mounted on a white tank. If this is the case, the whites may be considered non-contrasting. Assuming they are non-contrasting, the placard must have a dotted or solid line outer border, as described in § 172.519(b)(2) and depicted in § 172.558. A solid black line inner border does not satisfy the requirement in § 172.516(c)(7).
I hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if you require additional assistance.
Sincerely,
John A. Gale
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
172.516(c)(7)
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 172.516 | Visibility and display of placards |