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Warning equipment in New York

Building-specific warning signs, lamps, and reflective markings, including roof-width measurement and alternatives to rear escorts.

8 facts, each with the passage it comes from, quoted from 2 official sources.

Where to apply

Where an application for Warning equipment is submitted in New York.

  • Mail · New York State Department of Transportation Central Permit Office

    Mail In

    Central Permit Office 50 Wolf Road, 1st Floor Albany, New York 12232

  • In person · New York State Department of Transportation Central Permit Office

    Central Permit Office Walk In

    Central Permit Office 50 Wolf Road, 1st Floor Albany, New York 12232

  • Fax · New York State Department of Transportation

    Permit Unit, NYSDOT

    (518) 457-0367

    Use it when: Mobile homes and modular building units greater than 14 feet but not greater than 16 feet in width

    Notice of any accident must be given within 10 days and include a copy of the police report.

  • Mail · New York State Department of Transportation

    Permit Unit, NYSDOT

    Permit Unit, NYSDOT, 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 5, Room 311, State Office Campus, Albany, New York 12232

    Use it when: Mobile homes and modular building units greater than 14 feet but not greater than 16 feet in width

    Notice of any accident must be given within 10 days and include a copy of the police report.

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Facts

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Roof included in width for night restrictions (Yes or no)

Whether a prefabricated building's roof is included when measuring width for night-travel restrictions.

Yes

Night moves of overwidth loads

Warning lights replace rear escort conditions (In words)

Conditions under which warning lights may replace a rear escort for a prefabricated building on a divided highway.

The use of a certified escort vehicle in the rear in lieu of a warning sign may be required if the use of such vehicle would provide more effective warning or would be more convenient to the permittee.

Minimum warning sign height above ground (Measures)

Minimum required height above the ground of the warning sign attached to the rear of a mobile home or modular building unit, measured in metres.

  • 5′1.52 mMobile homes and modular building units greater than 14 feet in width
  • 5′1.52 mMobile/modular units greater than 14 feet in width

Minimum warning lamp height above ground (Measures)

Minimum required height above the ground of the flashing or revolving warning lamp attached to each side of each rear corner of a mobile home or modular building unit, measured in metres.

  • 5′1.52 mMobile homes and modular building units greater than 14 feet in width
  • 5′1.52 mMobile/modular units greater than 14 feet in width

Minimum retroreflective strip width (Measures)

Minimum required width of the prismatic lens retroreflective material strip on each side of each corner of a mobile home or modular building unit, measured in metres.

  • 1′0.31 mMobile homes and modular building units greater than 14 feet in width
  • 1′0.3 mMobile/modular units greater than 14 feet in width

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