741-110-0030 Standard Protective Devices (1) The devices listed in the MUTCD and the devices listed in Sections (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and (7) of this rule are “standard protective devices.” (2) Passive Devices: (a) Railroad STOP Sign Figure 1 is a fixed rectangular sign that shall bear the word “STOP” in white reflective letters on red reflective material. (b) Stop Clearance Line is a stop line as defined in Section 1A.13 of the MUTCD, which is 24 inches wide. (c) “Illumination” (Figure 4) is a system of luminaires arranged in a unique pattern to provide direct lighting on the side of railroad equipment occupying a grade crossing during hours of darkness. (3) Active Devices at Grade Crossings: (a) Flashing-Light Signal is as set forth in Section 8C.02 of the MUTCD, which has an audible warning device. For additional specifications for Flashing-light signals, refer to subsections (e) and (f) of this section. (b) Cantilevered Flashing-Light Signal is as set forth in Section 8C.02 of the MUTCD, which has an audible warning device. For additional specifications on cantilevered Flashing-light signals, refer to subsections (e) and (f) of this section. (c) Pedestrian Flashing-Light Signal is as set forth in Section 8D.06 of the MUTCD. For additional specifications on Pedestrian Flashing-light signals, refer to subsections (e) and (f) of this section. (d) Automatic Gate is as set forth in Section 8C.04 of the MUTCD. (e) Light units on Flashing-light signals, Cantilevered Flashing-light signals, and Pedestrian Flashing-light signals shall be aligned so that insofar as it is practical to do so, at least one full 12-inch diameter red light shall be visible when viewed from any point on the roadway within the safe stopping distance. (f) Unless otherwise specified, 12-inch diameter roundels (lenses) on Flashing-light signals, Cantilevered Flashing-light signals, and Pedestrian Flashing-light signals, if incandescent bulbs are used, shall be as follows: (A) Front light units: roundel rated with a 30-degree horizontal and 15-degree downward spread. (B) Back light units: roundel rated with a 70-degree horizontal spread. (C) Cantilevered front and back light units: roundel rated with a 20-degree horizontal and 32-degree downward spread. (4) Auxiliary Devices. The Department may authorize the installation of auxiliary signs and signals at a crossing. Such devices shall be installed so as not to obscure other crossing signs or signals at the crossing. (5) Advance Warning Devices: (a) Train-Activated Advance Warning Device (Figure 3) is a signal that shall alternately flash two yellow lights along the highway in advance of a crossing, to provide warning of an approaching train. (b) Skewed Angle Bicycle Warning sign is the skewed crossing (W10-12) sign in Section 8B.25 of the MUTCD. If used at pathway-rail grade crossings, the sign size depicted in Table 9B-1 of the MUTCD for a shared-use path shall be used. (6) Guardrail is as depicted in Oregon Standard Drawing No. RD445. (7) Curb is a standard curb as depicted in Oregon Standard Drawing No. RD700. [ED. NOTE: Figures referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 184.619, 823.011, 824.202 & 824.220 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 824.220 History: RD 1-2013, f. & cert. ef. 10-15-13 RD 1-2009, f. & cert. ef. 2-20-09 RD 3-2003, f. 9-18-03, cert. ef. 10-1-03 RS 2-1996, f. & cert. ef. 3-14-96, Renumbered from 860-042-0060 PUC 3-1985, f. & cert. ef. 4-8-85, Order No. 85-291 PUC 9-1983, f. & cert. ef. 8-22-83, Order No. 83-511 PUC 3-1983, f. & cert. ef. 4-8-83, Order No. 83-143