RFP 2025-02 Attachments C-D-E-F-G.pdf

MOBILE UNIT PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION

The Virginia Food Regulations require the submission of plans for review and approval prior to: “the construction of a food establishment; the conversion of an existing structure for use as a food establishment; or the remodeling of a food establishment…” (12VAC5-421-3600). There is a non-refundable fee of $40.00 for the foodservice plan review application.

The purpose for the review and approval of plans prior to new construction or remodeling is:

(1) To ensure compliance with the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Health Food Regulations, (2) to prevent misunderstanding by the operator as to what is required, (3) to prevent errors and identify potential problems that may later result in additional cost to the operator.

The following is a checklist of information that must be submitted for plan review (Check items submitted):

1. Application for a Foodservice Plan Review - $40 fee.

2. Set of floor plans, drawn to scale, of the entire establishment that shows the layout of the rooms

(including storage rooms), and the proposed location of the lights, plumbing, and all fixed equipment. In addition, the proposed location of all kitchen equipment. Plans should include electrical, mechanical, and plumbing schedule for new construction/expansion.

3. Equipment list and manufacturer specification sheets for each piece of equipment shown on the plans.

4. Proposed menu.

5. Certified Food Protection Manager Credentials (National Restaurant Association [ServSafe], National Registry of Food Safety Professionals [NRFSP], 360 Training, Above

Training/StateFoodSafety, & Prometric Inc.)

6. Service Area Letter.

7. Commissary Use Agreement Letter, if applicable.

Chickahominy District Health Departments:

Charles City Health Department

7501 Adkins Road

Charles City, VA 23030

(804) 829-2490

Goochland Health Department

P.O. Box 178

Goochland, VA 23063

(804) 556-5843

Hanover Health Department

12312 Washington Highway

Ashland, VA 23005

(804) 365-4313

New Kent Health Department

12025 Courthouse Circle, POB 86

New Kent, VA 23124

(804) 966-9640

Date: _________________________

□ New □ Remodel □ Conversion

Food Establishment Information

Establishment Name: _______________________________________________________________

Establishment Address: _____________________________________________________________

City: ____________________________ Zip Code: ___________________________

Establishment Phone Number: ________________________________________

Establishment Fax Number: __________________________________________

Owner Information

Legal Owner Type: Corporation Individual Partnership Other________________

Owner Name: _____________________________________________________________________

Owner Address::___________________________________________________________________

City:________________________________ Zip Code:_____________________________

Owner Phone Number: ______________________ Owner Email:___________________________

Food Establishment Contact

Direct all correspondence to: Establishment Address Owner Address Additional Contact

Additional Contact Number:_________________________________________________________

Additional Contact Full Address:______________________________________________________

Additional Contact Phone Number:____________________________________________________

Additional Contact Email:____________________________________________________________

Is the information complete? (Check items submitted)

Floor plan Menu

Equipment lists Equipment specification sheets

Plumbing diagram

Other (specify) __________________________

I have submitted plans to the following departments (Check items):

Fire Marshal Other (specify)___________________

A. Source of water for the mobile unit. (Submit the attached the service area use letter or commissary use agreement letter). Applicable Code Section: 12VAC5-421-2050

Source location: ________________________________

Address: ______________________________________

Telephone: ____________________________________

Owner Name: __________________________________

Source: public: ______ private: ______

B. Wastewater disposal site (Submit the attached service area use letter or commissary use agreement letter). Applicable Code Section: 12VAC5-421-2550

Source location: ________________________________

Address ______________________________________

Telephone: ___________________________________

Owner Name: __________________________________

Source: public: ________ private: ________

C. Food storage/preparation, if applicable (Submit the attached commissary use agreement letter).

Location: _________________________________

Address: __________________________________

Telephone: ________________________________

Owner name: ______________________________

D. Grease disposal site, if applicable (Submit the attached service area use letter or commissary use agreement letter).

Locations: ________________________________

Address: __________________________________

Telephone: ________________________________

Owner name: ______________________________

*The unit, all operations, and all equipment must be integral to and be within or attached to the unit.

*Overhead protection is required where food is transferred to the mobile unit.

*Food storage/prep facilities (commissaries) must meet all applicable restaurant regulations.

*Separate storage areas (storage shelving, refrigeration) must be provided for your food and single service items.

The following questions enable the food service establishment owner and the health department ascertain the acceptability of the facility plans. Check the appropriate boxes where needed.

Floors: Applicable Code Section(s): 12VAC5-421-2810; 12VAC5-421-2830

Yes No N/A Are floor materials smooth, durable, impervious, and easily cleanable?

Yes No N/A Is the floor wall juncture coved?

List materials used on floors: _________________________________________

Walls and Ceilings: Applicable Code Section(s): 12VAC5-421-2810; 12VAC5-421-2870;

12VAC5-421-2880

Yes No N/A Are walls and constructed of smooth, durable, and easily cleanable materials?

Yes No N/A In areas subject to moisture, are the walls and ceilings constructed of nonabsorbent materials?

Yes No N/A Are the ceiling and walls constructed so that no beams or piping are exposed?

List materials used on the walls: _______________________________________

List materials used on the ceiling: ______________________________________

Handwashing Facilities: Applicable Code Section(s): 12VAC5-421-2190; 12VAC5-421-2230;

12VAC5-421-3020; 12VAC5-421-3030;

12VAC5-421-3045

Yes No N/A Are handwashing sinks provided in the unit? Splash guards may be required depending on the location of the sink.

Yes No N/A Is each handwashing sink equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100° F through a mixing valve or combination faucet?

Yes No N/A Is handwashing signage posted at each handwashing sink?

Yes No N/A Is each handwashing sink equipped with adequate handwashing soap and disposable towels or approved hand drying device?

Plumbing: Applicable Code Section(s): 12VAC5-421-2120; 12VAC5-421-2360;

12VAC5-421-2370; 12VAC5-421-2400;

12VAC5-421-2410; 12VAC5-421-2420

12VAC5-421-2440; 12VAC5-421-2500

Yes No N/A Is there a permanently installed potable water tank on the unit?

Size of the potable water tank: __________

Yes No N/A Is the potable water tank constructed of safe, smooth, durable, corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable materials?

Yes No N/A Is the potable water tank enclosed from the filling inlet to the discharge outlet and sloped to an outlet that allows complete drainage of the tank?

Yes No N/A Is the potable water tank inlet provided with a cover to provide protection when not in use?

Yes No N/A Is the potable water tank vent covered with 16 mesh to 1-inch screening when the vent is in a protected area or covered with a protective filter when the vent is in area that is not protected?

Yes No N/A Is the potable water tank sloped to drain?

Yes No N/A Is there a food grade hose provided to fill the potable water tank?

Yes No N/A Is there a permanently installed wastewater tank on the unit?

Size of the wastewater tank: ___________ (must be at least 15% larger than the potable water tank)

Yes No N/A Is the sewage holding tank equipped with a shut off valve?

Yes No N/A Is there a permanently installed water heater, large enough to meet peak demands, on the mobile unit?

Size of the hot water heater: _____________

Lighting: Applicable Code Section(s): 12VAC5-421-2890; 12VAC5-421-3080

Yes No N/A Will the lighting sources provided over all food preparation areas be at least 50-foot candles (540 lux) of intensity?

Yes No N/A Will the lighting sources provided in utensil washing, hand washing, and toilet room areas be at least 20-foot candles (220 lux) of intensity?

Yes No N/A Will the lighting sources provided in all food storage areas, be at least 10-foot candles (110 lux) of intensity?

Yes No N/A Will light bulbs in food preparation and storage area be properly shielded or otherwise shatter-resistant?

Ventilation: Applicable Code Section(s): 12VAC5-421-1170; 12VAC5-421-1210;

12VAC5-421-3090

Yes No N/A Are ventilation hood systems and other devices sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings?

Yes No N/A Are exhaust ventilation hood systems, including component parts, designed to prevent grease or condensation from contaminating food preparation, storage and warewashing areas?

Yes No N/A Are ventilation hood system filters designed to be readily removable for cleaning and replacement and if not, designed to be cleaned in place?

Insect and Rodent control: Applicable Code Section(s): 12VAC5-421-2930

Yes No N/A Are all openings properly protected by tight-fitting windows and doors?

Yes No N/A Are all windows and doors properly protected by screens, self-closures, and/or mechanical air curtains?

Yes No N/A Have all holes or gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings been filled or closed?

Storage Areas: Applicable Code Section(s): 12VAC5-421-610; 12VAC5-421-1450;

12VAC5-421-2000; 12VAC5-421-3340

Yes No N/A Are there ample areas for refrigerated and dry storage of food supplies, paper goods, equipment, and utensils?

Yes No N/A Is all storage shelving installed a minimum of 6 inches above the floor and constructed of smooth, nonporous, and easily cleanable materials?

Yes No N/A Is a separate storage area provided for poisonous and toxic materials (i.e. cleaning agents)?

Equipment: Applicable Code Section(s): 12VAC5-421-1060; 12VAC5-421-1460

12VAC5-421-1470; 12VAC5-421-1550

Yes No N/A Is all equipment NSF approved or equivalent?

Yes No N/A Has a list of all in-place equipment and the manufacturers’ specification sheets been submitted?

Yes No N/A Is a 3-compartment sink with drainboards provided (for self-contained units)? Compartments must be large enough to accommodate the largest item to be cleaned.

Yes No N/A Is all fixed equipment (equipment that is not easily removable) either spaced to allow for cleaning along the sides, behind, and above the equipment or spaced not more than 1/32 inch from adjoining equipment, walls, and ceilings?

Yes No N/A Is all table-mounted equipment, that is not easily movable, installed to allow for cleaning of the equipment and areas underneath and around the equipment?

FOR OFFICIAL USE:

Plans Review Received By:_____________________________Date:__________________________

Floor Plans Received By:_______________________________Date:__________________________

EHS Staff:

Plans Reviewed By:___________________________________Date:___________________________

Plan Review Approved By:_____________________________Date:___________________________

Generic Diagram of a Push Cart

Generic Diagram of a Mobile Unit

CHICKAHOMINY HEALTH DISTRICT

Service Area Use

___________________________ will report daily or as needed to the Service Area listed below for the following (please check all that apply):

Obtaining Potable Water: ___________ Disposal of Solid Wastes: ___________

Disposal of Gray Water: ___________ Unit Storage: ___________

Grease Disposal : _________________

VIN Number: _________________________________________

Name of the Service Area: __________________________________________________

Address:________________________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________Fax: ________________Email: ____________________

Owner of Service Area: ___________________________________________________

Service Area Water System: Public___________ Private____________

** If private, submit water sample test results taken within the last six weeks.

Service Area Gray Water Disposal System: Public___________ Private____________

Service Area Trash Collection: ________________________ Phone:________________

Service Area Days/Hours of Operation: _______________________________________

Frequency of Use of Service Area: ___________________________________________

We attest that this Service Area will not be used for any purpose other than its intended uses listed above unless the permitting agency is notified and approves of the intended changes.

Signature of Service Area Owner/Operator Date

Signature of Unit Owner/Operator Date

CHICKAHOMINY HEALTH DISTRICT

Commissary Use

___________________________has permission to use ______________________ as a Commissary for (please check all that apply):

Food preparation: _________ Food Storage: ___________

Equipment Storage: _________ Equipment Cleaning/Sanitizing: _________

Potable Water: _________ Gray Water Disposal:__________

Trash Disposal: _________ Unit Storage: ___________

**This Commissary must be a permitted food establishment by the Virginia Department of Health.

Please provide a copy of the food establishment permit.

The following menu items will be prepared at the Commissary:

The following foods will be stored at the Commissary:

The following equipment will be stored at the Commissary:

** Catering/Mobile unit food and equipment must be stored separately from food and equipment of permitted facility.

Service Area Water System: Public___________ Private____________

Service Area Gray Water Disposal System: Public___________ Private____________

Service Area Trash Collection: ________________________ Phone:________________

Name of the Permitted Commissary: ________________________________________

Owner/Person in Charge of Commissary:______________________________________

Commissary Address: _____________________________________________________

Phone: ____________ Fax #:______________ Email: ___________________________

Health District in which Commissary located: __________________________________

Daily Operating Hours of Commissary: _______________________________________

Days of Operation of Commissary: _________________________________________

Daily Operating Hour of Catering/ Mobile Units:

Days of Operation of Caterer/ Mobile Unit:

Days/Hours when Caterer/Mobile unit will use commissary:_____________________________________________________________

We attest that this Commissary will not be used for any purpose other than its intended uses listed above unless the permitting agency is notified and approves of the intended changes.

Signature of Commissary Owner/Operator Date

Signature of Caterer/Mobile Unit Owner Date

ENV-099, Gray Water Guidelines, February 1999, §32.1-248.2

Gray Water Guidelines

General

Gray water is untreated wastewater collected from certain plumbing fixtures and drains. Gray water is sewage, but is not highly contaminated with toxic levels of chemicals, organic matter, suspended solids and microorganisms that are potentially pathogenic. Gray water includes wastewater collected from bath tubs, showers, lavatory fixtures, clothes washing machines, and laundry tubs. In addition, rainwater may be collected to supplement gray water flows. Gray water does not include industrial waste or wastewater passing from toilets, urinals, kitchen sinks, dishwashers or laundry water exposed to soiled diapers.

Gray water is typically collected and stored for irrigation uses through a subsurface piping system. However, gray water may be treated through an approved process and used for either above ground irrigation or toilet flushing purposes. The plumbing fixtures, valves, storage container, pumps, irrigation piping, etc., are referred to as a gray water system.

Permit

A permit issued under the authority of the State Health Commissioner is to be obtained prior to installation and use of a gray water system. The plumbing fixtures used in a gray water system must comply with the requirements of the statewide building code. The gray water system must also comply with applicable state and local regulations and policies implemented through the Virginia Department of Health. A preliminary meeting with local and state health department staff to discuss the proposed gray water system is desirable prior to submission of the permit application.

A complete permit application is to be submitted to the local health department for evaluation and approval prior to installation of a gray water system. The permit application is to include a transmittal letter identifying: the applicant, their means of ownership of the gray water system, and the location of the proposed gray water system. A suitable diagram of the property boundaries, location of residences, buildings, water and sewage utilities, paved areas and irrigation areas that are connected to or within 100 feet of the gray water system is to be submitted with the application. Some construction details such as vent piping, traps, valving, overflows, pump specifications, filters, chemical addition, etc., may be required. Complete information necessary to evaluate site soils, their wastewater adsorption capacity, and water table location, would be required for irrigation systems.

The permit application is to specify the capacity of the gray water system in terms of: estimated flows, storage provided, irrigation area and layout, pump capacity, overflow rates, filtration rates, chemical dosing rates, etc.

Gray water collected from commercial, industrial, or institutional systems is to be characterized as to volume and content based on appropriate records or approved sampling and testing results obtained by the gray water system owner.

Installation

All necessary local permits (Health and Building Code) are to be issued prior to initiating installation of a gray water system.

Components of a gray water system designed to ensure proper treatment and disinfection as required for proposed uses are to be designed and certified by an appropriately licensed professional consultant or have been certified as to treatment performance by a nationally recognized testing authority such as the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF).

Storage tanks are to be installed in a manner to prevent leakage or spillage of gray water and are to be provided with proper traps and venting and provided with an overflow to an approved sewage collection system, or sewage disposal system. Installation of all gray water system components must comply with the issued permit. The gray water system is not to be connected to any potable water system without an approved air gap to prevent any possible backflow. A rainwater collection piping system is to include an approved diversion valve to limit the volume discharge to the storage tank. The constructed gray water system is to be inspected by local and State Health Department staff prior to operation.

During an inspection of construction, certain components on the gray water system are to be tested to ensure proper operation. Exposed gray water system components are to be permanently coded and marked to indicate that the gray water is unsuitable for drinking or personal contact.

The gray water system installation is to comply with all buffer zones and set-backs required by existing state and local regulations and ordinances.

Operation

During operation, no untreated or undisinfected gray water is to either reach the ground surface, or be used for toilet flushing. A set of acceptable operation and maintenance instructions is to be developed and remain available to the system owner. Gray water used for toilet flushing is to be dyed or colored by approved methods. The gray water system capacity is to be sufficient to use the generated daily flow. The volume of any rainwater diverted to the gray water system is to be controlled so as not to exceed the established permitted capacity.

Goochland County Department of Fire-Rescue

Office of the Fire Marshal

Fire Prevention Checklist (Reference SFPC Section 319)

Mobile food preparation vehicles that are equipped with appliances that utilize open flames or produce smoke or grease laden vapors shall comply with 319 section of the 2018 Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code.

Extinguisher Requirements (Reference SFPC section 906) All cooking vendors are required to have at least one 5 lbs. extinguisher.

• At least one 5 lbs. class ABC extinguisher.

• Visible current inspection – Monthly check (Owner), Yearly (Vendor)

• Fully Charged (gauge indicates full)

• Located within 30 feet of commercial type cooking equipment.

Does your cooking operation produce grease-laden vapors (grills or fryers)? If so, in addition to the portable ABC extinguisher, your operation requires:

• Class K rated portable extinguisher.

• Current inspection - – Monthly check (Owner), Yearly (Vendor)

• Fully Charged (gauge indicates full)

• Located within 30 feet of commercial type cooking equipment.

Date of Annual Maintenance on Portable Fire Extinguishers:

Class K: _______ Class ABC: _______

Cooking Hoods and Exhaust (Reference SFPC section 607)

Does your cooking operation produce grease-laden vapors required to be exhausted through a commercial kitchen exhaust hood and duct system? If so, in addition to the portable extinguishers, your operation requires:

• Commercial kitchen exhaust hood and duct system with an automatic fire extinguishing system and current proof of inspection. (Yearly Inspection) reference SFPC 607.3.3.1 Seasonal

• Commercial kitchen exhaust hoods and duct systems should be professionally cleaned based on usage and documented. (Reference SFPC 607.3.3).

Date of Last Cleaning: ________ Date of Last Inspection: ________

Generators (Reference SFPC sections 3106 & 3107)

• Generators and other internal combustion power sources shall be separated from tents or membrane structures by a minimum of 20 feet and shall be isolated from contact with the public by fencing, enclosure, or approved means. (Reference

SFPC 3107.16)

• Minimum separation of 10 feet from propane tanks. (Reference SFPC 3106.6.2)

Goochland County Department of Fire-Rescue

Office of the Fire Marshal

Compressed Gas (Reference SFPC sections 319, 3106 & 5301) LP/Propane cylinders are properly secured and remain secured by one of the following methods, unless actively being refilled:

• Nested and secured by one or more restraints to a fixed object.

(Reference SFPC 319.6 & 5303.5.3)

• Minimum of 10-foot clearance from any trash or combustible material.

(Reference SFPC 3106.6.2)

• LP-Gas Alarms shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. (Reference SFPC 319.9.5)

• LP-Gas containers and piping shall be inspected yearly with documentation.

(Reference SFPC 319.11.3)

• CNG containers shall be inspected every 3 years with documentation.

(Reference SFPC 319.11.3)

Egress and Emergency Access (Reference SFPC sections 3103.8 & 319)

• The placement of the concession operation must not interfere with fire lane, fire break, fire hydrant, or exit access of any proximate structures.

(Reference SFPC section 3103.8)

• All Mobile Food Preparation vehicles must have Wheel chocks to prevent vehicles from moving. (Reference SFPC 319.1.1)

• Mobile food preparation vehicles shall be separated from buildings or structures, combustible materials, vehicles, and other cooking operations by a minimum of 10 feet. (Reference SFPC 319.1.2)

Tents (Reference SFPC sections 3101 & 3107) Both non-cooking booths and cooking booths must have a flame-resistant treatment tent with an NFPA 701 rating. Certificate of flame-resistance must be present at the event (Tag on tent). Note Certificate rating CA-85 does not meet this certification. (Reference

SFPC 3104.2)

• Open flame or devices emitting flame, fire, or heat or any flammable or combustible liquids, gas, charcoal or other cooking device or any other unapproved device shall not be permitted inside or located within 20 feet of the tent or membrane structures while open to the public unless approved by the Fire Code Official. (Reference SFPC 3107.4)

• Any tent involved in cooking must have a minimum separation of 20 feet between the cooking tent, and any structures, other tents, or membrane structures.

(Reference SFPC 3106.5.1 & 3107.12.5)

• Flammable and combustible liquids shall be stored outside in an approved manner not less than 50 feet from tents or membrane structures.

(Reference SFPC 3107.14.2)

• The floor surface inside tents or membrane structures and the grounds outside and within a 30-foot perimeter shall be kept free of combustible waste and other combustible materials that could create a fire hazard. (Reference SFPC 3107.19)

If you have any questions regarding these requirements for this RFP2025-02, refer to the RFP Proposal Schedule for the deadline to submit your questions.

Motor Carrier Credentials Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) P. O. Box 27412 Richmond, VA 23269

(804) 249-5130 dmv.virginia.gov

Motor Carrier Service Centers Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) (Weigh Stations)

(804) 497-7121

(804) 367-1746 (Fax) dmv.virginia.gov

Virginia Dyed Fuel Program Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

(804) 367-2690 or 367-2657

(800) 272-9268 (hearing impaired only) dmv.virginia.gov

Hauling Permits Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) P. O. Box 27412 Richmond, Virginia 23269

(804) 786-2787 www.EZhaulvirginia.com haulingpermit@dmv.virginia.gov

Virginia State Police (VSP) P. O. Box 27472 Richmond, VA 23261

(804) 674-2000

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Excise Tax

(804) 916-8300

EPA, Office of Transportation and Air Quality Diesel Sulfur Content 1-800-385-6164

Emergency Road Conditions

1-800-367-ROAD (7623)

Introduction

The material in this booklet has been condensed from the Motor Vehicle Code of Virginia and explains the size, weight and equipment requirements for trucks, trailers, and towed vehicles. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the agencies listed below.

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Table of Contents Table of Contents

Section 1 — Size Limitations

Interstate and designated highways Non-interstate and non-designated highways

Section 2 — Weight Limitations

Maximum weight limitations Axle and gross weight limits Weight allowed based on axle spacing Overweight penalties

Section 3 — Commercial Driver’s License

Commercial driver’s license program CDL Classifications

Section 4 — Permits

Overload Oversize/overweight hauling permit Exempt Hauling Permits Certified Escorts

Section 5 — Safety and Equipment Requirements

Brakes on trailers Brake performance

Section 5 — Safety and equipment (continued) Exhaust system Mirror and horn Windshield Windshield wipers Safety glass Draw-bar Tow dolly and converter gear Splash guards Solid tires Flares and disabled vehicles Slow moving vehicle emblem Fire extinguisher Amber flashing lights – overdimensional loads Headlights Rear lamps Dimension or marker lights Auxiliary lamps Directional signal Stop signal (lights)

Section 6 — Inspection and Traffic Rules

Inspection Traffic rules

Section 7 — Hazardous Materials

Hauling certain cargoes in violation of posted signs Hazardous materials contact information Hazardous materials through bridge/tunnel facilities

Section 1: Size Limitations

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Interstate and Designated Highways – Virginia Code §46.2-1105 and 46.2-1112

Maximum Length Truck ........................................... 40 feet excluding load Semi-trailer .................................. 48 feet including load Semi-trailer .................................. 53 feet including load* Twin Trailers ................................. 28 feet 6 inches each including load Combinations ................................ No overall length restrictions Automobile and Watercraft Transporter .................................. 65 feet plus 3 foot overhang to front and 4 foot overhang to rear Stinger-steered Automobile Transporter .................................. 80 feet plus four-foot over hang to front and six-foot overhang to rear Watercraft Transporters ................ 75 feet plus three-foot overhang to front and four-foot overhang to rear Motor Home and Bus .................. 65 feet including load

*Provided the spacing between the kingpin of the semi-trailer and rearmost axle or a point midway between the rear tandem axle does not exceed 41 feet.

Maximum Width All Vehicles .................................. 102 inches excluding mirror and any warning device installed on a school bus

Maximum Height All Vehicles .................................. 13 feet 6 inches

Maximum Number of Vehicles in Combination

Tractor trucks may not have more than one semi-trailer attached. Trucks may not have more than one trailer attached.

Virginia law specifies that three motor vehicles may be drawn by a saddle mount device when operated on an interstate highway in a drive away service from factory to dealer and the combination does not exceed 97 feet.

Towaway trailer combinations may operate with a length of not more than 82 feet if the gross weight does not exceed 26,000 pounds.

Non-Interstate and Non-Designated Highways

Maximum Length Truck ............................................. 40 feet excluding load Semi-trailer .................................... 53 feet* Twin Trailers ...................................Not permitted** Tractor Semi-trailer Combinations ................................No overall length limitations except where prohibited Combination of a towing vehicle and any manufactured home ...................... 65 feet including load***

*Provided the spacing between the kingpin of the semi-trailer and rearmost axle or a point midway between the rear tandem axles does not exceed 41 feet.

**However, these vehicles may be operated on any highway designated by the Commonwealth Transportation Board (STAA Approved Routes).

***Vehicles designed and used exclusively for the transportation of motor vehicles may have additional load overhang not to exceed 3 feet on the front of the vehicle and 4 feet on the back of the vehicle. (See below for additional information on extended loads.)

Maximum Width All Vehicles .................................... 102 inches excluding mirror and any warning device installed on a school bus

Maximum Height All Vehicles .................................... 13 feet 6 inches

Maximum Number of Vehicles in Combination

Tractor trucks may not have more than one semi-trailer attached. Trucks may not have more than one trailer attached.

Two motor vehicles may be drawn together if coupled by a saddle mount device.

Extended Loads on All Highways

Loads may not extend more than 3 feet beyond the front of a vehicle or vehicle combination and may not extend more than 6 inches beyond the line of the fender or body on either side of a vehicle or vehicle combination.

If the load on a noncommercial vehicle extends more than four feet beyond the rear of the bed or body then the vehicle is required to display a red flag, at least 12 inches in length and in width, at the end of the load in such a position as to be clearly visible at all times from the rear of the load.

Any commercial motor vehicle transporting a load that extends beyond the sides of the vehicle by more than four inches or more than four feet beyond the rear of the vehicle must have the extremities of the load marked with a red or orange, fluorescent warning flag. Any such warning flag shall be at least 18 inches, both in length and width. If the projecting load is two feet wide or less, there must be at least one flag at the extreme rear. If the projecting load is wider than two feet, there must be at least two warning flags at the extreme rear.

Section 1:

Size Limitations

Flags must be located to indicate the maximum widths of any load that extends beyond the sides or rear of the commercial motor vehicle.

Between sunset and sunrise, any vehicle that is required to be flagged must also display, at the end of the load, a red light plainly visible in clear weather at least 500 feet to the sides and rear of the vehicle.

Maximum Weight Limitations – Virginia Code §46.2-1122

The weights shown below are the maximum allowed except when operating under the authority of an overload permit as outlined on page 7.

Any one axle ............................................. 20,000 pounds

Tandem Axles (more than 40 inches but no more than 96 inches spacing between axle centers) ........ 34,000 pounds

Single Unit (2 Axle) ..................................................... 40,000 pounds

Single Unit (3 Axle) ..................................................... 54,000 pounds

Single Unit (4 Axle) ................................... See chart page 5

Tractor-Semitrailer (3 Axle) ..................................................... 60,000 pounds

Tractor-Semitrailer (4 Axle) ..................................................... 74,000 pounds

Tractor-Semitrailer (5 Axle) ..................................................... 80,000 pounds

Tractor-Semitrailer (6 Axle) ..................................................... 80,000 pounds

Tractor-Twin Trailers (5 or more Axles) ...................................... 80,000 pounds

Other Combinations (5 or more Axles) ...................................... 80,000 pounds

Per inch of tire width in contact with road surface ...................................... 650 pounds

The weights listed above are the maximum weight limits allowed. No vehicle can travel on Virginia highways with a single axle weight in excess of 20,000 pounds, tandem axle weight in excess of 34,000 pounds, or a gross weight in excess of 80,000 pounds.

Section 2: Weight Limitations

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Maximum gross weight is determined by the number of axles and the distance between the first and last axles.

Section 2:

Weight Limitations

Section 2: Weight Limitations

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Axle and Gross Weight Limits – Virginia Code §46.2-1126

The maximum gross weight is determined by the number of axles on a vehicle and the distance between the first axle (steering) and extreme rear axle. The following examples give the maximum allowable gross weight of each vehicle.

This 5 axle vehicle with 51 feet of axle spacing is allowed a maximum gross weight of 80,000 pounds.

This 5 axle vehicle with 47 feet of axle spacing is allowed a maximum gross weight of 77,500 pounds.

This 3 axle vehicle with 20 feet of axle spacing is allowed a maximum gross weight of 51,000 pounds.

This 3 axle vehicle with 17 feet of axle spacing is allowed a maximum gross weight of 48,500 pounds.

A vehicle may not exceed a single axle weight of 20,000 pounds or a tandem axle weight of 34,000 pounds. Therefore, some vehicles cannot be loaded to the maximum allowable gross weight because the tandem axle or single axle weights would exceed legal weight limits.

Maximum Weight in Pounds Carried on any Group of Axles

D is ta nc e in

F ee t B et w ee n th e Ex tr em es o f a ny

G ro up o f 2 o r m or e

Ax le s N ot e:

A ny fr ac tio n of a fo ot is r ou nd ed to th e ne xt h ig he st fo ot

2 Axles 3 Axles 4 Axles 5 Axles 6 Axles 7 Axles

4 34,000

5 34,000

6 34,000

7 34,000

8 34,000 34,000

9 39,000 42,500

10 40,000 43,500

11 44,000

12 45,000 50,000

13 45,000 50,500

14 46,500 51,500

15 47,000 52,000

16 48,000 52,500 58,000

17 48,500 53,500 58,500

18 49,500 54,000 59,000

19 50,000 54,500 60,000

20 51,000 55,500 60,500 66,000

21 51,500 56,000 61,000 66,500

22 52,500 56,500 61,500 67,000

23 53,000 57,500 62,500 68,000

24 54,000 58,000 63,000 68,500 74,000

25 54,500 58,500 63,500 69,000 74,500

26 55,500 59,500 64,000 69,500 75,000

27 56,000 60,000 65,000 70,000 75,500

28 57,000 60,500 65,500 71,000 76,500

29 57,500 61,500 66,000 71,500 77,000

30 58,500 62,000 66,500 72,000 77,500

31 59,000 62,500 67,500 72,500 78,000

32 60,000 63,500 68,000 73,000 78,500

33 64,000 68,500 74,000 79,500

34 64,500 69,000 74,500 80,000

35 65,500 70,000 75,000

36 66,000 70,500 75,500

37 66,500 71,000 76,000

38 67,500 72,000 77,000

39 68,000 72,500 77,500

40 68,500 73,000 78,000

41 69,500 73,500 78,500

42 70,000 74,000 79,000

43 70,500 75,000 80,000

44 71,500 75,500

45 72,000 76,000

46 72,500 76,500

47 73,500 77,500

48 74,000 78,000

49 74,500 78,500

50 75,500 79,000

51 76,000 80,000

Section 2: Weight Limitations

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Weight Allowed Based on Axle Spacing – Virginia Code §46.2-1126

The maximum gross weight is determined by the total number of axles and by measuring the distance between the first axle (steering) and extreme rear axle. The maximum weight allowance for axle groups is determined by measuring the distance between the center of the first axle and the center of the last axle and the number of axles within a specific axle group. Look up the distance between axles and the appropriate number of axles or axle groups on the chart to obtain the maximum gross or axle group weight allowance.

Any motor vehicle that utilizes an auxiliary power unit or other idle reduction technology in order to promote reduction of fuel use and emissions due to engine idling shall be allowed, in accordance to §46.2-1129.1, up to an additional 550 pounds total in gross, single axle, tandem axle, or bridge formula weight limits.

Any motor vehicle that is fueled, wholly or partially, by natural gas shall be allowed, in accordance to §46.2-

1129.2 up to an additional 2,000 pounds total in gross, single axle, tandem axle or bridge formula weight limits.

In addition, on an interstate highway, any motor vehicle that is fueled primarily by natural gas may exceed the weight limits provided in §46.2-1127 by 2,000 pounds.

However, the gross weight of such vehicle shall not exceed 82,000 pounds.

Overweight Penalties – Virginia Code §46.2-1134

The following chart outlines fees charged for overweight vehicles. In addition, the owner, operator, or other person responsible for the overweight violation will be charged a $25 civil penalty, a $20 processing fee, a $2 weighing fee, plus additional liquidated damages of $20.

*If the vehicle’s gross weight exceeds the weight limit by 25% to 50%, the assessment is doubled. If the gross weight is over 50%, the assessment is tripled.

**Fines are assessed based on the weight in excess of the permit.

Forest or farm products hauled from the place where such products are first produced, cut, harvested, or felled to the location where they are first processed are assessed the following overweight fees.

*If the vehicle’s gross weight exceeds the weight limit by 25% to 50%, the assessment is doubled. If the gross weight is over 50%, the assessment is tripled.

Within 21 days from the citation date, the owner, operator or person charged with a weight violation must make full payment of the assessed fees and penalties to DMV or inform DMV of intent to contest the charge in court as a civil case.

Citation payments can be made:

Online:

www.dmv.virginia.gov/apps/cts/intro.aspx By mail:

P.O. Box 27412 Richmond, VA 23269 In person Visit any DMV Motor Carrier Service Center (weigh station) or any DMV Customer Service Center

Contest notifications can be made:

By email:

citationtracking@dmv.virginia.gov By mail:

P.O. Box 27412 Richmond, VA 23269 In person Visit any DMV Customer Service Center

Commercial Driver’s License Program

The safety of our roads is important to all of us, and operating a commercial vehicle is a big responsibility. Virginia’s Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program requires CDL applicants demonstrate they can safely operate a commercial vehicle in order to be licensed and swiftly removes problem drivers from the road to keep everyone safe.

Who are Commercial Drivers?

Commercial drivers are all persons, paid or volunteer, who operate commercial motor vehicles. Volunteer drivers of church buses, private or public school buses and mechanics who test drive commercial vehicles must meet commercial driver’s license requirements.

Commercial driver’s license requirements don’t apply to:

operators of emergency vehicles, such as firefighters active duty military personnel operating military vehicles operators of farm vehicles when:

used by farmers used to move farm goods, supplies or machinery to or from their farm

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Section 3:

Commercial Driver’s License

Section 4: Permits

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Operated by the owner or operator of a farm or a ranch or by an employee or family member of an owner or operator of a farm or ranch;

Used to transport agricultural commodities, livestock, machinery, or supplies to or from a farm or ranch;

Not used in for-hire motor carrier operations;

Not used in transporting hazardous materials requiring placarding;

Operated only inside of Virginia or, if crossing state lines, within 150 air miles of the farm or ranch if the vehicle’s gross vehicle weight or gross vehicle weight rating, whichever is greater, is more than 26,001 pounds OR, without mileage limitations if the vehicle’s gross vehicle weight or gross vehicle weight rating, whichever is greater, is 26,001 pounds or less.

CDL Classifications

The vehicle’s class determines the type of CDL and endorsements that you need. The class of a vehicle is determined by its gross vehicle weight rating and the manufacturer’s design.

Class A Any combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more if the vehicle(s) being towed have a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds. Vehicles in this class include:

tractor-trailer truck and trailer combinations tractor-trailer buses

If you hold a class A license and you have the correct endorsements, you may also operate vehicles listed in classes B and C.

Class B Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more.

Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more towing another vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less. This class includes:

straight trucks large buses segmented buses trucks towing vehicles with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less

If you hold a class B license and you have the correct endorsements, you may also operate vehicles listed in class C.

Class C Any vehicle that is not included in classes A or B that carries hazardous materials requiring placards or is designed to carry 16 or more passengers, including the driver.

Visit www.dmv.virginia.gov for information, requirements and study materials to apply for a commercial driver’s license or commercial learner’s permit.

5% Overload – Virginia Code §46.2-1128

The owner of any motor vehicle may obtain a 5% extension of single axle, tandem axle and gross weight by purchasing an overload permit. The permit extends the single axle weight limit of 20,000 pounds, tandem axle weight limit of 34,000 pounds and gross weight limit based upon axle spacing and the number of axles.

Interstate travel is restricted to 80,000 pounds maximum.

However, motor carriers may purchase an appropriate overload permit to extend their maximum weight to 84,000 pounds to travel on non-interstate highways.

Permits are valid for one year and may be purchased annually at the time of registration. The permit fee for the 5% extension is $250.

The Department of Motor Vehicles makes the permit available to vehicles registered outside Virginia under the same conditions that are applicable to vehicles registered in Virginia.

The owner of any vehicle used for hauling Virginia-grown forest or farm products from the place where they are first produced, cut, harvested, or felled to the location where they are first processed may also receive an additional 5% extension of the single axle, tandem axle, and gross weight limits.

However, no permit shall authorize the gross weight to exceed 84,000 pounds.

Section 4:

Permits

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Vehicles that are registered as farm use vehicles (as provided in §46.2-698) may operate as authorized under this section without a permit or payment of a fee. However, if a vehicle violates the weight limits permitted by this section and §46.2-1129, the vehicle owner or operator must apply for and receive a permit and pay the permit fee to operate the vehicle as described in this section.

No permit allows the operation of any vehicle on the federal interstate system with a single axle weight in excess of 20,000 pounds, a tandem axle weight in excess of 34,000 pounds or a gross weight greater than that permitted in §46.2-1126 based on axle spacing in excess of 80,000 pounds (unless otherwise permitted by a Virginia Hauling Permit).

Overload permits cannot be used in conjunction with overweight hauling permits. The only exception to this rule applies to concrete haulers. Concrete haulers can purchase an overload permit up to 5% above the authorization allowed by overweight hauling permits.

Overload permits for vehicles registered under the International Registration Plan (IRP) are available through DMV’s VirginiaMCS system. Overload permits for other vehicles may be obtained at www.dmv.virginia.gov/ commercial/#mcs/programs/overload/index.asp, any DMV customer service center or from:

Department of Motor Vehicles P. O. Box 27412 Richmond, VA 23269

(804) 367-0492

Oversize/Overweight Hauling Permits

A hauling permit is a document that authorizes movement of overweight and/or overdimensional vehicle configurations over the state highway system. Each permit contains routing information, travel regulations and safety requirements.

If your vehicle configuration is reduced to its smallest dimensions possible and still exceeds the limitations identified below, you must obtain a hauling permit prior to traveling over Virginia’s highways. You cannot create an over-dimensional or overweight situation by hauling or towing multiple items.

Maximum Dimensions allowed before a Hauling Permit is required:

Height: 13 feet 6 inches

Width: 8 feet 6 inches

Length (motorized vehicles other than buses or motor homes): 40 feet

Length (trailers): 48 feet (53-foot trailers are allowed on interstate system)

Length (vehicle/trailer combination): 65 feet; Overhang:

4 feet – rear; 3 feet - front

Weight (single axle): 20,000 pounds

Weight (tandem axle): 34,000 pounds

Legal Limit Weight - Gross weight of the vehicle, including load, exceeds the weight limits as defined in the chart on page 5.

Oversize/overweight permits are available only when:

no other form of transportation is available, AND the load cannot be reduced to meet legal limits.

Empty, oversized and overweight, rubber-tired, self-propelled haulers used in the construction and coal mining industries are eligible to operate under the authority of an oversize/ overweight permit. An oversized/overweight permit may be issued only after VDOT has conducted an engineering analysis to ensure that the desired route can support the vehicle’s size and weight. The cost of the engineering analysis may also be charged in addition to the permit fee.

Farm machinery, when temporarily propelled, hauled, transported, or moved on the highway by a farm machinery distributor or dealer, fertilizer distributor, or farmer in the ordinary course of business, does not require an oversize or overweight permit. However, commercial carriers must secure appropriate permits prior to traveling on Virginia’s highways.

Overweight machinery may not be operated on the federal interstate system.

The following examples explain situations that require an oversize/overweight permit:

Gross weight of the vehicle, including load, exceeds the weight limits as defined in the chart on page 5.

Vehicle width, including load, exceeds 8 feet and 6 inches

Vehicle height, including load, exceeds 13 feet and 6 inches

Length of a single unit vehicle exceeds 40 feet

Length of manufactured housing unit and tow vehicle exceeds 65 feet

Length of tractor trailer combination exceeds 65 feet and will travel on non-designated highways

Hauling tree-length logs and the combination of the vehicle and the tree-length logs exceeds 65 feet

Hauling or towing a mobile home

You may contact the DMV Hauling Permit Office at (804) 786-2787 for oversize and overweight permit eligibility requirements. Oversize/overweight permits are issued through the DMV and can be applied for at www.ezhaulvirginia.com.

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Single trip permit

Permit Type - Definitions Size/Weight limitations Cost

One move between origin and destination

Regulatory reference:

24VAC20-82-50

Height: 15ft.

Width: 15ft.

Length: 150ft.

Single Axle: 24,000 pounds

Tandem Axle: 44,000 pounds

Tri-Axle: Maximum weight based on total amount of spacing between the centers of the first and last axle in the 3 axle group

Quad Axle: Maximum weight based on total number of axles in the configuration and total amount of spacing between the centers of the first and last axles.

Gross Weight: Maximum weight based on total number of axles in the configuration and total amount of spacing between the centers of the first and last axles

$20

No refunds or credits will be granted for unused or…