NC Register Volume 16 Issue 15 - Office of Administrative Hearings
NC Register Volume 16 Issue 15 - Office of Administrative Hearings
NC Register Volume 16 Issue 15 - Office of Administrative Hearings
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mobile/modular homes not to exceed a maximum width <strong>of</strong> a14' unit with a total ro<strong>of</strong> overhang not to exceed 12" and aheight <strong>of</strong> 13' 6". The annual permit shall be valid fordelivery <strong>of</strong> mobile/modular homes within a maximum 25-mile radius <strong>of</strong> the dealer location. Confirmation <strong>of</strong>destination for delivery is to be carried in the permittedtowing unit readily available for law enforcement inspection.(d) The maximum weight permitted on a designated route isdetermined by the bridge capacity <strong>of</strong> bridges to be crossedduring movement. Moves exceeding weight limits for highwaysor bridge structures may be denied if considered by the issuingagent to be unsafe and if they may cause damage to suchhighway or structure. A surety bond may be required asdetermined by the issuing agent to cover the cost <strong>of</strong> potentialdamage to pavement, bridges or other damages incurred duringthe permitted move.(1) The maximum single trip and annual permitweight allowed for a specific vehicle orvehicle combination not including <strong>of</strong>f highwayconstruction equipment without an engineeringstudy is:Steer Axle12,000 lbs.Single axle25,000 lbs.2 axle tandem 50,000 lbs.3 or more axle group 60,000 lbs.3 axle single vehicle may have a maximumgross weight up to 70,000 lbs. based on ananalysis <strong>of</strong> weight distribution and axleconfiguration4 axle single vehicle may have a maximumgross weight up to 90,000 lbs. based on ananalysis <strong>of</strong> weight distribution and axleconfiguration5 axle single vehicle may have a maximumgross weight up to 94,5000 lbs. based on ananalysis <strong>of</strong> weight distribution and axleconfiguration5 axle vehicle combination may have amaximum gross weight up to 112,000 lbs.based on the extreme axle measurement6 axle single vehicle may have a maximumgross weight up to 108,000 lbs. based on ananalysis <strong>of</strong> weight distribution and axleconfiguration6 axle vehicle combination may have amaximum gross weight up to 120,000 lbs.based on the extreme axle measurement7 axle single vehicle may have a maximumgross weight up to 122,000 lbs. based on ananalysis <strong>of</strong> weight distribution and axleconfiguration7 axle vehicle combination may have amaximum gross weight up to 132,000 lbs.based on the extreme axle measurement7 axle vehicle combination with a gross wt.exceeding 132,000 lbs. requires aDepartment <strong>of</strong> Transportation EngineeringStudy.(2) The maximum permit weight allowed for selfpropelled <strong>of</strong>f highway construction equipmentwith low pressure/flotation tires is:TEMPORARY RULESSingle axle37,000 poundsTandem axle50,000 pounds2 axle single vehicle may have a maximumgross weight up to 70,000 lbs. based on ananalysis <strong>of</strong> weight distribution and axleconfiguration3 axle single vehicle may have a maximumgross weight up to 80,000 lbs. based on ananalysis <strong>of</strong> weight distribution and axleconfiguration4 axle single vehicle may havea maximum gross weight up to 90,000 lbs.based on an analysis <strong>of</strong> weight distributionand axle configuration.(3) A vehicle combination consisting <strong>of</strong> a powerunit and trailer hauling a sealed shipcontainer may qualify for a specific routeoverweight permit not to exceed 94,500 lbs.provided the vehicle:(A) Is going to or from a designatedseaport (to include in state and out <strong>of</strong>state) and has been or shall betransported by marine shipment;<strong>16</strong>:<strong>15</strong> NORTH CAROLINA REGISTER February 1, 20021740(B) Is licensed for the maximumallowable weight for a 51' extremewheelbase measurement specifiedin G.S. 20-118;(C) Does not exceed maximumdimensions <strong>of</strong> width, height andlength specified in Chapter 20 <strong>of</strong>the Motor Vehicle Law;(D)(E)Is a vehicle combination with atleast five axles;Has proper documentation (shippersbill <strong>of</strong> lading or trucking bill <strong>of</strong>lading) <strong>of</strong> sealed commodity beingtransported available for lawenforcement <strong>of</strong>ficer inspection.(e) Overlength permits shall be limited as follows:(1) Single trip permits are limited to 105 feetinclusive <strong>of</strong> the towing vehicle. Approvalmay be given by the Central Permit <strong>Office</strong> forpermitted loads in excess <strong>of</strong> 105 feet afterreview <strong>of</strong> geographic route <strong>of</strong> travel,consideration <strong>of</strong> local construction projectsand other dimensions <strong>of</strong> the load.Mobile/modular home units shall not exceeda length <strong>of</strong> 80 feet inclusive <strong>of</strong> a 4 foottrailer tongue. Total length inclusive <strong>of</strong> thetowing vehicle is 105 feet.(2) Annual (blanket) permits shall not be issuedfor lengths to exceed 75 feet. Mobile/modularhome permits may be issued for a length not toexceed 105 feet.(3) Front overhang may not exceed the length<strong>of</strong> 3' specified in Chapter 20 unless iftransported otherwise would create a safetyhazard. If the front overhang exceeds 3', anoverlength permit may be issued.(f) An Overheight Permit Application for heights in excess<strong>of</strong> 14' must be submitted in writing to the Central Permit<strong>Office</strong> at least two working days prior to the anticipated date
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