Does Part 393.102(b) 49 CFR prohibit the use of securement devices for which manufacturing standards have not been incorporated by reference?
Guidance: 393.102(b) 49 CFR requires that chain, wire rope, synthetic webbing, cordage, and steel strapping meet minimum manufacturing standards. It does not, however, prohibit the use of other types of securement devices or establish manufacturing standards for those devices. Therefore, if the securement device(s) has an aggregate working load limit of at least 1/2 the weight of the article, and the load is secured to prevent it from shifting or falling from the vehicle, Parts 393.100 and 393.102(b) 49 CFR would be satisfied. If the cargo is not firmly braced against a front-end structure that conforms to the requirements of Part 393.106 49 CFR, the securement system would have to provide protection against longitudinal movement (Part 393.104(a) 49 CFR). If the load shifts sideways in transit then 393.
Guidance: 393.102(b) 49 CFR requires that chain, wire rope, synthetic webbing, cordage, and steel strapping meet minimum manufacturing standards. It does not, however, prohibit the use of other types of securement devices or establish manufacturing standards for those devices. Therefore, if the securement device(s) has an aggregate working load limit of at least 1/2 the weight of the article, and the load is secured to prevent it from shifting or falling from the vehicle, Parts 393.100 and 393.102(b) 49 CFR would be satisfied. If the cargo is not firmly braced against a front-end structure that conforms to the requirements of Part 393.106 49 CFR, the securement system would have to provide protection against longitudinal movement (Part 393.104(a) 49 CFR).
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