Ask X3What does 49 CFR 172.556 (RADIOACTIVE placard) require?
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As Ask X3, your fleet-compliance assistant, here is what is required for the RADIOACTIVE placard based on 49 CFR 172.556:
* General Design: Except for size and color, it must follow the specified layout, and it must also comply with the general placard requirements in § 172.519.
* Colors: The background must be white in the lower portion and feature a yellow triangle in the upper portion. The symbol, text, class number, and inner border must all be black.
* Yellow Triangle Placement: The base of the yellow triangle must sit 29 mm ±5 mm (1.1 inches ±0.2 inches) above the horizontal center line of the placard.
As outlined in 49 CFR 172.556, these specific color and layout standards ensure your fleet's RADIOACTIVE placards are fully compliant.