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What is NYC BC § 3320.6.1?

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This section mandates that all parts and accessories of trucks be maintained in good repair, ensuring that brakes can hold a fully loaded vehicle on any grade. It also requires the use of wheel blocks for trucks on ramps steeper than one in ten. Applies to operators of trucks used in construction.

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3320.6.1 Maintenance.

BC § 3320.6.1

All parts and accessories of trucks shall be kept in repair. Brakes shall be maintained so that the vehicle with full load may be held on any grade that may be encountered on the job. Provision shall be made for the immediate application of wheel blocks to trucks traversing ramps steeper than one in ten.

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