Category: Reflective Regulations

FRA 224 Specifications for Rail Cars – (www.tapedealer.com) Note – this is a synopsis of the FRA 224 regulation. For specific requirements on markings for rail cars, the full regulation should be referenced. There is much more information in the full text than is in this article. Full regulation link. The FRA 224 regulations for …

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Reflective Tape for New York Restaurants – (www.tapedealer.com) In an effort to slow the spread of COVID 19, many cities have implemented regulations designed to allow people to distance themselves from each other while at the same time continue to carry out their normal day to day activities. One of these activities is dining out. …

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Reflective Chevron Stripes for Ambulances – (www.tapedealer.com) In 2013 the NFPA officially added Chevron Striping guidelines to their recommendations for Ambulances operating in the US. The guidelines are contained within the NFPA 1917 manual. The recommendations are basically a cut and paste from their NFPA 1901 manual for Chevron Striping for Fire Apparatus made official …

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NFPA 1901 Specifications for Fire Trucks – (www.tapedealer.com) The NFPA 1901 recommendation deals with the marking of fire apparatus and emergency vehicles.  The recommendation covers the application of reflective tape to the rear of the vehicle in the form of chevron striping, the side of the vehicle and the front.  Many insurance companies are requiring …

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Army Corp of Engineers Gate Arm and Gate Striping Regulations – (www.tapedealer.com) Note – This article addresses gate striping requirements for gates that fall under MUTCD requirements.  These would be gates that open onto a DOT regulated road. The US Army Corp of Engineers is requiring that their gates be marked in accordance with the …

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Reflective Requirements for Traffic Cones – (www.tapedealer.com) Our Summary Traffic Cones need to be orange in color.   For daytime and low speed applications cones need to be 18 inches or taller and do not need reflective bands.  It must be daytime AND traffic must be limited to 40 miles per hour or less. For areas …

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SOLAS Reflective Tape Specifications – (www.tapedealer.com) Where to place Retro-Reflective Material on Life-Saving Appliances USCG 46 CFR, section 164.018 The United States Coast Guard has established regulations for the placement of retro reflective tape on all lifesaving devices on commercial vessels. The approved tapes are generally referred to as SOLAS (safety of life at sea). …

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MUTCD Reflectivity Standards – (www.tapedealer.com) The chart below shows the minimum requirements for retro reflective sheeting and tape for signs and applications that are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The chart can also be used as a guideline for exempt applications. The …

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Gate Arm Reflective Tape Requirements – (www.tapedealer.com) Note – This article addresses gate striping requirements for gates that fall under MUTCD requirements.  These would be gates that open onto a DOT regulated road. Reflective Gate Arm Tape can also be purchased in 1″,2″,3″ and 4″ rolls at www.safety-tapes.com . Section 2B.68 of the 2009 Manual …

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