Section 1639 – Hazardous materials — Transportation regulations — Fire extinguishers.

• (1)
  • (a) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the Department of Transportation shall make rules for the safe transportation of hazardous materials.
  • (b) The rules shall adopt by reference or be consistent with current Hazardous Materials Regulations of the United States Department of Transportation.
  • (c) An adoption by reference under Subsection (1)(b) shall be construed to incorporate amendments thereto as may be made from time to time.

• (2) A person operating a vehicle transporting any hazardous material as a cargo or part of a cargo on a highway shall at all times comply with rules made by the Department of Transportation under this section including being:
  • (a) marked or placarded; and
  • (b) equipped with fire extinguishers:
    • (i) of a type, size, and number approved by rule; and
    • (ii) that are filled, ready for immediate use, and placed at a convenient point on the vehicle.
  • (c) A violation of Subsection (2)(a) or (b) is an infraction.

Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session