Code of Federal Regulations (alpha)

CFR /  Title 49  /  Part 172  /  Sec. 172.527 Background requirements for certain placards.

(a) Except for size and color, the square background required by Sec. 172.510(a) for certain placards on rail cars, and Sec. 172.507 for placards on motor vehicles containing a package of highway route controlled quantity radioactive materials, must be as follows:[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TC02MR91.044

(b) In addition to meeting the requirements of Sec. 172.519 for minimum durability and strength, the square background must consist of a white square measuring 14\1/4\ inches (362.0 mm.) on each side surrounded by a black border extending to 15\1/4\ inches (387.0 mm.) on each side. [Amdt. 172-29, 41 FR 15996, Apr. 15, 1976, as amended by Amdt. 172-64, 46 FR 5316, Jan. 19, 1981; Amdt. 172-78, 48 FR 10226, Mar. 10, 1983]