Tarping Steel Coils

Okay, after looking at some of the regulations again, for another coil securement answer, I caught a mistake on one point myself... apparently I missed the part where this section:

...is overridden by this section that allows an equivalent means of securement in other specifications .......

...because this section "simplifies" the specifications from the first section.

I still would think that since the two chains that act in opposite directions and not down, although they are contributory, a chain in the middle would be required by:

In addition, the section that allows for the simplification, also specifies that it be immobilized so that it can not shift or tip and affect vehicle stability. A chain through the middle and down, assures both conditions are met, by direct downward centered pressure and the fact that it helps lock it into the dunnage and helps stabilize that also, and adds to the total securement counts for the "one-half times the weight of the article".

Most diagrams show this in a basic coil setup and as such since there isn't a whole lot of extra work involved on a suicide, I'd suspect that an argument could be made for my point more than the other.

 

As far as securing the load, you should always have at least one four inch strap across and tighten it down first, if you don't you'll play catch up with your ratchet binders. Regardless how the coil is loaded a coil bag will work either way (ok unless it's eye to the sky) secure the bag good n tight, all but the flaps, then your strap and follow up with your chains. Last thing will be the bag flaps front n rear or sides depending on how it's loaded