CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROPOSED FEDERAL GUIDELINES OF SAFE HAVENS FOR VEHICLES CARRYING CLASS A OR CLASS B EXPLOSIVES

This document focuses on the design, construction, and maintenance of commercial safe havens operated by truck stops. In the context of this document, the term 'safe haven' describes a designated area for parking motor vehicles transporting Class A or Class B explosives. This work is intended as a source document for preparing guidelines governing these commercial safe havens. Its objective is to inculcate acceptable construction practices and maintenance procedures in the organization of commercial safe havens in order to insure public safety. The proposed guidelines are intended for state and local government use. The guidelines would suggest possible statutory and licensing requirements for commercial truck stop operators. stop operators.

• Corporate Authors:

  Chess and Associates, Incorporated

  Diamond Bar, CA  United States  8402
• Publication Date: 1984-2

Media Info

• Pagination: 45 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction; Explosives; Guidelines; Hazardous materials; Heavy vehicles; Maintenance; Parking; Trucks
• Subject Areas: Construction; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Motor Carriers; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Safety and Human Factors; I73: Traffic Control;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00450022
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 27 2004 8:55PM