34 Pa. Code § 43.23 - Transportation of explosives
The following provisions shall apply to the transportation of explosives in the streets, avenues, roads or highways of that portion of this Commonwealth under the jurisdiction of the Department:
(1) All packages containing explosives during
transportation shall be kept clean.
(2) Layers of blasting cartridges in packages
shall be separated by sawdust or other suitable inexplosive
absorbent.
(3) No iron or steel
shall be used in the construction of any package, unless covered with zinc, tin
or similar material.
(4) Each
package, except smokeless powder, shall be marked by means of a brand or
stencil or a securely attached label, with the words "Explosive-Dangerous,"
followed by the specific name of the explosive, the name and address of both
the manufacturer and the forwarder, and a brief statement showing the weight of
the package, the percentage of absorbent and the date of manufacture.
(5) Explosives shall not be transported in
the streets, avenues, roads or highways, from sunrise to sunset.
(6) No matches, smoking or intoxicated person
shall be allowed upon any vehicle engaged in the transportation of high
explosives, nor shall any unauthorized person be present during the loading or
unloading of the vehicle.
(7) No
stops except unavoidable stops shall be made during the journey.
Notes
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