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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Fixed magazines may be built within a shipboard barge. Freight containers may be used as magazines within a barge.
(b) Shipborne barges may be used for the carriage of all types of Class 1 (explosive) materials. When carrying Class 1 (explosive) materials requiring special stowage, the following requirements apply:
(1) Class 1 (explosive) materials in compatibility group G or H must be stowed in freight containers.
(2) Class 1 (explosive) materials in compatibility group K or L must be stowed in steel magazines.
(c) Class 1 (explosive) materials of different compatibility groups may not be stowed within the same shipborne barge unless under § 176.144(b) of this subpart they are authorized to be stowed in the same compartment.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 49. Transportation § 49.176.174 Transport of Class 1 (explosive) materials in shipborne barges - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-49-transportation/cfr-sect-49-176-174/
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