Orders:

NO, there is currently no requirement to rate and mark the strength of anchor points.

Securing Devices Marked With Working Load Limit (Part 11 of NSC Standard 10)

(1) The working load limit of a tiedown or a component of a tiedown that is marked by its manufacturer with a numeric working load limit is the marked working load limit.

(2) A tiedown or a component of a tiedown that is marked by its manufacturer in accordance with a standard referred to in Part 4 has a working load limit equal to that standard.

(3) A chain that is marked by the manufacturer in accordance with the table of Working Load Limits under Part 4 – Section 7 has a working load limit equal to the amount shown for the grade and size.

(4) A person shall not use a tiedown or a component of a tiedown to secure cargo to a vehicle unless it is marked by the manufacturer with respect to its working load limit.

If the manufacturer has provided a Working Load Limit for the complete tiedown assembly, it is not necessary to provide strength ratings for individual components which are permanent parts of the assembly.
Not for winches that serve as anchor points and are attached to the trailer, or where a strength rating is provided for the complete tiedown assembly.
NO, the marking can be on a tag and / or stenciled to the webbing, but both are not required.
NO, this is not required legally anywhere in North America.
A tiedown or a component of a tiedown should be marked in accordance with the appropriate standard referred to in Part 4 of NSC Standard 10.
Marking of Working Load Limit should be in accordance with the provisions of the appropriate standard referred to in Part 4 of NSC Standard 10.
YES, recognizing that a manufacturer would include individuals or companies that assemble tiedowns using components fabricated and sold by others.
The Working Load Limit of a tiedown or a component of a tiedown should be established in accordance with the appropriate standard referred to in Part 4 of NSC Standard 10.
Bungee cords and tarp straps are not suitable for use as tiedowns and are equally unsuited to having an assigned Working Load Limit. There is no intention to prohibit the use of these devices as supplementary restraint for light weight cargo and equipment.
A rope tiedown should be rated and marked in accordance with the appropriate standard referred to in Part 4 of NSC Standard 10.
A rope tiedown should be used in accordance with the provisions of the appropriate standard referred to in Part 4 of NSC Standard 10, including any restrictions on the use, or presence, of knots.
NO, but the absence of a legible marking from the manufacturer indicating the strength of a tiedown will cause it to be assigned a default WLL of zero.
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