Explosives shall not be transported on public conveyances. When transported in vehicles, the following precautions shall be observed.
Vehicles used for transporting explosives shall be strong enough to carry the load without difficulty and shall be in good mechanical condition. If vehicles do not have a closed body, the body shall be covered with a flameproof and moistureproof tarpaulin and other effective protection against moisture and sparks. Such vehicles shall have tight floors, and exposed spark-producing metal on the inside of the body shall be covered with wood or other nonsparking material to prevent contact with packages of explosives. Packages of explosives shall not be loaded above the sides of open-body vehicles.
The attachment of any type of trailer behind a truck, a tractor/semitrailer or truck/full trailer combination for transporting explosives is prohibited. Explosives shall not be transported on any pole trailer.
Vehicles containing explosives shall not be taken into a garage, or repair shop for repairs or storage.
Only those dangerous articles authorized to be loaded with explosives by DOT 49 CFR listed in Appendix A[1] shall be carried in the body of a vehicle transporting explosives.
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendix A is on file in the office of the Borough Secretary and may be examined there during regular business hours.
It shall be the duty of the person to whom a permit has been issued to transport explosives over the highway of the jurisdiction to inspect daily those vehicles under such authority and employed for this purpose to determine that:
A. 
Fire extinguishers are filled and in operating condition;
B. 
Electric wires are insulated and securely fastened;
C. 
The motor, chassis and body are reasonably clean and free of excessive grease and oil;
D. 
The fuel tank and fuel line are securely fastened and are not leaking;
E. 
Brakes, lights, horn, windshield wipers and steering mechanism are functioning properly;
F. 
Tires are properly inflated and free of defects; and
G. 
The vehicle is in proper condition for transporting explosives.
Every vehicle transporting explosives shall be marked or placarded on both sides, front and rear, with the word "Explosives" in letters not less than three inches (76 millimeters) high on a contrasting background.
Blasting caps or electric blasting caps shall not be transported over the highways of the jurisdiction on the same vehicle with other explosives, except as otherwise approved.
Vehicles transporting explosives and traveling in the same direction shall not be driven within 300 feet (91,440 millimeters) of each other.
Vehicles transporting explosives shall be routed to avoid congested traffic and densely populated areas.
Explosives shall not be transported through any completed vehicular tunnel or subway.
Every vehicle used for transporting explosives shall be equipped with not fewer than one approved fire extinguisher, suitable for use on flammable liquid fires, filled and ready for immediate use and located near the driver's seat.
A person shall not smoke, carry matches or any other flame-producing device or carry any firearms or loaded cartridges while in or near a vehicle transporting explosives, or drive, load or unload any such vehicle in a careless or reckless manner.
Spark-producing metal or spark-producing metal tools shall not be carried in the body of a vehicle transporting explosives.
Vehicles transporting explosives shall not be left unattended at any time within the jurisdiction. Unauthorized persons shall not ride on vehicles transporting explosives.
The Fire and Police Departments shall be promptly notified when a vehicle transporting explosives is involved in an accident, breaks down or catches fire. Only in the event of such an emergency shall the transfer of explosive from one vehicle to another vehicle be allowed on highways within the municipality and only when qualified supervision is provided. Except in such an emergency, a vehicle transporting explosives shall not be parked before reaching its destination on highways within the jurisdiction or adjacent to or in proximity to any bridge, tunnel, dwelling, building or place where people work, congregate or assemble.
Delivery shall only be made to authorized persons and into approved magazines or approved temporary storage or handling areas.
The Fire Marshal and/or Chief of Police and/or Emergency Management Coordinator shall designate the location and specify the maximum quantity of explosives or blasting agents which are to be loaded, unloaded, reloaded or temporarily retained at each terminal where such operations are permitted.
Shipments of explosives or blasting agents delivered to carriers shall comply with DOT 49 CFR listed in Appendix A.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendix A is on file in the office of the Borough Secretary and may be examined there during regular business hours.
Carriers shall immediately notify the Fire Marshal and/or Chief of Police and/or Emergency Management Coordinator when explosives or blasting agents are received at terminals.
Carriers shall immediately notify consignees of the arrival of explosives or blasting agents at terminals.
The consignee of a shipment of explosives or blasting agents shall remove them from the carrier's terminal within 24 hours after being notified of their arrival.