WAC 296-864-30010   Make sure the restraint device meets these requirements.  

     You must:

     • Make sure the restraining device or barrier can withstand a rim wheel separation that occurs at one hundred fifty percent of the maximum tire pressure specified.

     • Make sure the restraining devices and barriers will contain any components that may be thrown out during a wheel separation of any rim wheel.

     • Make sure restraining devices and barriers are visually inspected:

     – Prior to each day's use;

     AND

    
– After any separation of the rim wheel components or sudden release of air.

     • Make sure any restraining device or barrier that shows damage is immediately removed from service. Examples of damage include:

     – Cracks at welds;

     – Cracked or broken components;

     – Bent or sprung components caused by mishandling, abuse, tire explosion or rim wheel separation;

     – Pitting of components due to corrosion;

     OR

     – Other structural damage that would decrease its effectiveness.

     • Make sure restraining devices or barriers removed from service are not used until they are repaired and reinspected.

     • Make sure restraining devices or barriers that need structural repair are not used until they are certified by either:

     – The manufacturer;

     OR

    
– A registered professional engineer.

Note: The certification needs to show that the barrier can withstand a force of one hundred fifty percent of the maximum tire pressure in the event of wheel separation.




[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 04-20-079, § 296-864-30010, filed 10/5/04, effective 2/1/05.]