b'Marketer Member NewsHow to Correctly Placard Cargo Tank Vehicles to the Lowest Flash Point for Mixed Loads of Gasoline and Diesel FuelLeft over product in piping connected to an empty compartmentreason for this is that state and local enforcement authorities does not require the empty compartment to be placarded. are not always aware of the changes made by PHMSA. This is Placard and marking requirements apply to cargo tankgood news if you happen to operate in one of these statescompartments and not to hose or attached product lines. not so good if you dont. The only way to reliably avoid The good news is that enforcement of correctlygetting caught up in a roadside enforcement action for placarding to the lowest flashpoint for gasolineincorrect placarding is to know when you can and and diesel fuel shipments is not consistentcannot placard your cargo tank vehicles to the across the board. Some states enforcelowest flashpoint. consistently while others do not. The 12021202 =1203 diesel fuel or heating oil 19931203 = gasoline1993 = diesel fuel or heating oilThese days the placard with the word gasoline only, with no 1203marking is rarely used.NOTE: The 1202 diesel fuel placard is a relatively new designationbut not commonly used. It derives from the International Fire Code, which was only recently adopted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Either the 1202 or 1993 placard can be used for diesel fuel or heating oil. But, since 1993 was the only designation for diesel fuel and /or heating oil before adoption of the International Fire Code, its use is widespread. I want the infrequently used 1202 placard included because it ispermitted for use and Ive seen a few on the road. 1202S may be more common out West.WPMA News / Post WPMAEXPO 202343'