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Code of Federal Regulations Title 49. Transportation § 49.172.544 COMBUSTIBLE placard
Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Except for size and color, the COMBUSTIBLE placard must be as follows:
(b) In addition to complying with § 172.519, the background color on the COMBUSTIBLE placard must be red. The symbol, text, class number and inner border must be white. On a COMBUSTIBLE placard with a white bottom as prescribed by § 172.332(c)(4), the class number must be red or black.
(c) The words “FUEL OIL” may be used in place of the word “COMBUSTIBLE” on a placard that is displayed on a cargo tank or portable tank being used to transport by highway fuel oil that is not classed as a flammable liquid. The words “FUEL OIL” must be white.
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