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49 CFR 179.220-26: -26 Stenciling.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 49—Transportation
- Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation
- CHAPTER I—PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
- SUBCHAPTER C—HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGULATIONS
- PART 179—SPECIFICATIONS FOR TANK CARS
- Subpart D—Specifications for Non-Pressure Tank Car Tanks (Classes DOT-111AW, 115AW, and 117AW)
(a) The outer shell, or the jacket if the outer shell is insulated, must be stenciled in compliance with AAR Specifications for Tank Cars, appendix C (IBR, see § 171.7 of this subchapter).
(b) Stenciling must be applied on both sides of the outer shell or jacket near the center in letters and figures at least 1 1/2 inches high to indicate the safe upper temperature limit, if applicable, for the inner tank, insulation, and the support system.
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