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Electronic cigarettes near hazardous materials
Regulation
Regulation summary
Section 177.834(c) establishes the general restrictions for smoking within 25 feet of certain hazardous materials.
Question/dilemma
In this scenario, a shipper requests clarification on the use of electronic cigarettes. The carrier asks if e-cigarettes fall into the same category as lit cigarettes.
In this interpretation, PHMSA addresses the applicability of rules for e-cigarettes
Interpretation Summary
In interpretation Ref. No. 13-0079, PHMSA advises that the requirement prohibiting smoking during loading and unloading of the types of materials listed in 177.834(c) is intended to address lit tobacco products.
- 177.834(c) prohibits smoking within 25 feet of any Class 1 (explosive), Class 3 (flammable liquid), Class 4 (flammable solid), Class 5 (oxidizer), or Division 2.1 (flammable gas).
- E-cigarettes operate on a battery power, and without the application of an open flame, the use of these products do not fall under the scope of prohibited activities under 177.834(c).
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InstituteInterpretations SpotlightSmoking - HazmatHazmat SafetyHazmat: HighwayHazmat EdgeFocus AreaEnglishAnalysisTransportationUSA
Electronic cigarettes near hazardous materials
Regulation
Regulation summary
Section 177.834(c) establishes the general restrictions for smoking within 25 feet of certain hazardous materials.
Question/dilemma
In this scenario, a shipper requests clarification on the use of electronic cigarettes. The carrier asks if e-cigarettes fall into the same category as lit cigarettes.
In this interpretation, PHMSA addresses the applicability of rules for e-cigarettes
Interpretation Summary
In interpretation Ref. No. 13-0079, PHMSA advises that the requirement prohibiting smoking during loading and unloading of the types of materials listed in 177.834(c) is intended to address lit tobacco products.
- 177.834(c) prohibits smoking within 25 feet of any Class 1 (explosive), Class 3 (flammable liquid), Class 4 (flammable solid), Class 5 (oxidizer), or Division 2.1 (flammable gas).
- E-cigarettes operate on a battery power, and without the application of an open flame, the use of these products do not fall under the scope of prohibited activities under 177.834(c).
Answer
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