Current through July 29, 2024
Section Trans 307.07 - Webbing straps(1) Webbing straps shall have a minimum working load limit of 1,000 pounds per inch of width.(2) Webbing straps shall be marked by the manufacturer to indicate its working load limit or breaking force limit.(3) Webbing straps that have been repaired shall bear a clearly legible label stating the name of the company that made the repair and the load rating of the repaired strap.(4) Webbing straps consisting of woven strands may not be used as a tiedown if: (a) Cuts, burns or holes through the webbing total more than 1. 3/4 inch for webbing which is 4 inches wide.2. 5/8 inch for webbing which is 3 inches wide.3. 3/8 inch for webbing which is 2 inches wide.(b) Separation of its load-carrying stitch pattern exceeds 1/4 of the total stitch area.(c) Severe abrasion or other damage reduces the strength of the tiedown by at least 20%.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Transportation § Trans 307.07
Cr. Register, October, 1991, No. 430, eff. 11-1-91.