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Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 200 - APPLICATIONS › Section 741-200-0010 - Purpose

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
To provide procedures to apply for authority to construct,
				relocate, alter or close crossing.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 823 & 824
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.202
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 200 - APPLICATIONS › Section 741-200-0020 - Applications Required

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
Except where formal proceedings are initiated by the Rail and
				Public Transit Division of the Department and except as provided in OAR
				741-110-0050  and 741-120-0040, an application for authority must be filed with
				the Department to:
(1) Construct,
			 relocate or alter a sidewalk, multi-use path or roadway across one or more
			 railroad tracks at grade;
(2)
			 Construct or relocate one or more railroad tracks across a sidewalk, multi-use
			 path or roadway at grade; or
(3)
			 Construct, relocate or alter a separated crossing of a sidewalk, multi-use path
			 or roadway.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011,
				  824.202 &
				  824.220
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.204,
				  824.206 &
				  824.210
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 200 - APPLICATIONS › Section 741-200-0030 - Persons Who May Make Application

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
Pursuant to ORS Chapter 824, only a railroad company or the
				public authority in interest may file an application for authority to
				construct, relocate, alter or close a crossing.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616, ORS
				  184.619, ORS
				  823.011, ORS
				  824.202, ORS
				  824.220
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.202
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 200 - APPLICATIONS › Section 741-200-0040 - Form of Applications

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1)
			 Applications shall be filed on forms approved by the Department.
(2) An original application and attachments
			 must be filed with the Rail Division of the Department.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011,
				  824.202 &
				  824.220
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.204,
				  824.206 &
				  824.210
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 200 - APPLICATIONS › Section 741-200-0050 - Information to Accompany Application

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
Unless exceptions have been authorized pursuant to OAR
				741-200-0060, each application shall be accompanied by an engineered plan
				(drawing). The plan shall include:
(1) A vicinity map, drawn to scale, showing
			 in detail the vicinity of the crossing, project site and surrounding area road
			 grid. The map shall show:
(a) The angle of
			 intersection of the centerlines of railroad and roadway. In cases where such
			 intersection is on a curved section of roadway or railroad, the angle of
			 intersection shall be the angle formed by a tangent to the curve or curves at
			 the point of intersection;
(b) The
			 right-of-way lines of the roadway and the railroad;
(c) The location of all public and private
			 crossings within the limits of the map;
(d) The location of all structures or other
			 obstructions to vision that are between approaching vehicles and trains;
(e) The location of all signs and
			 signals that govern the flow of rail or roadway traffic within the safe
			 stopping distance and the location of all railroad signs and signals within the
			 grade crossing approach circuit; and
(f) Maximum distance of unobstructed view
			 along the tracks, indicated by sight lines drawn from:
(A) Points on the roadway 18 feet on each
			 side of the centerline of the nearest track; and
(B) Points on the roadway at the distance
			 from the centerline of the nearest track in accordance with the table of safe
			 stopping distances.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 200 - APPLICATIONS › Section 741-200-0060 - Application Alternative

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
Upon approval of Rail and Public Transit Division management
				staff, certain requirements of OAR 741-200-0050  may be waived.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011,
				  824.202 &
				  824.220
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.202
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 200 - APPLICATIONS › Section 741-200-0065 - Submittal Process

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
Application and application materials may be submitted
				electronically or in hard copy format.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011,
				  824.202,
				  824.220,
				  84.022,
				  84.025
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.202
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 200 - APPLICATIONS › Section 741-200-0080 - Assignment of Responsibility for Continuing Costs

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
Cost responsibility for the maintenance of facilities
				associated with any project for which an application is filed pursuant to these
				rules shall be assigned to a railroad or the public authority in
				interest.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 823 & ORS 824
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.244
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 200 - APPLICATIONS › Section 741-200-0090 - Expiration of Authority to Construct Crossings

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
Authority to construct a crossing expires two years from the
				effective date of the Order granting such authority unless the authorized
				construction is substantially in progress within that period or within such
				additional period as may have been provided by Order of the
				Department.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616, ORS
				  184.619, ORS
				  823.011, ORS
				  824.202, ORS
				  824.220
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.204
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 300 - MINIMUM CLEARANCES - GENERAL › Section 741-300-0050 - Temporarily Impaired Clearances

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) The minimum clearance rules do not apply:
(a) During construction or maintenance of the
			 railroad, if restricted clearances are caused by materials and/or equipment
			 necessary to the construction or maintenance, and if all rail movements are
			 conducted in a safe manner; or
(b)
			 During periods of emergency due to derailments, wrecks, washouts and like
			 conditions, provided all rail movements are conducted in a safe
			 manner.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 300 - MINIMUM CLEARANCES - GENERAL › Section 741-300-0060 - Authorization for Impaired Clearances

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
If written notice has been given to the Department and the
				written consent of the railroad has been obtained, the minimum clearance rules
				do not apply:
(1) For such tracks,
			 buildings, facilities, structures, or rolling equipment operated exclusively
			 for the loading and unloading of logs, and signs conforming to OAR
			 741-330-0010(1)  are installed;
(2)
			 For wood chip loading and other loading facilities which, when operated, impair
			 minimum overhead clearance, provided such facilities are retracted to minimum
			 clearance when not in operation and signs conforming to OAR 741-330-0010(1)  are
			 installed;
(3) For retractable
			 platforms which, when operated, impair minimum side clearance, provided such
			 platforms are retracted to minimum clearance when not in operation;
			 or
(4) For dumping devices for
			 offloading the contents of cars, provided prior notice of the installation of
			 such devices is given to the Department and provided signs conforming to OAR
			 741-330-0010  (as appropriate) are installed.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616, ORS
				  184.619, ORS
				  823.011 & ORS
				  824.052
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.050 & ORS
				  824.052
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 305 - OVERHEAD CLEARANCES › Section 741-305-0010 - Minimum Overhead Clearance

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) Except as provided in section (2) of this
			 rule, all overhead clearance shall be at least 20 feet 9 inches above the top
			 of rail.
(2) Minimum clearance may
			 be decreased to the extent defined by a half-circumference of a circle having a
			 radius of 8 feet 6 inches with its center at a point 14 feet above top of rail
			 and directly over centerline of track.
(3) The overhead clearances set forth in
			 these rules are minimum requirements established for employee safety. Nothing
			 in these rules shall prohibit a railroad from requiring greater
			 clearances.
(4) See Figures 305-1
			 and 305-3 for a diagram of minimum clearances. For bridges and tunnels see OAR
			 741-310-0040(2).
Figures referenced are available from the
				  agency.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011 &
				  824.052
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.050 &
				  824.052
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 305 - OVERHEAD CLEARANCES › Section 741-305-0020 - Buildings

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) With the
			 exception of engine houses and car repair shops, when tracks terminate within
			 enclosed buildings, all overhead clearances shall be at least 18 feet above the
			 top of rail. In all cases where clearances of less than 20 feet 9 inches exist
			 in buildings, all cars, locomotives or other equipment shall be brought to a
			 stop before entering. "STOP" signs conforming to OAR 741-330-0010(3)  shall be
			 installed.
(2) See Figure 305-2 for
			 a diagram of minimum clearance inside buildings. For overhead clearances
			 through bridges and tunnels, see OAR 741-310-0040(2).
Figures referenced are available from the
				  agency.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011 &
				  824.052
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.050 &
				  824.052
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 310 - SIDE CLEARANCES › Section 741-310-0010 - In General

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1)
			 Except as otherwise provided, all side clearance shall be at least 8 feet 6
			 inches, as measured from centerline of track.
(2) The side clearances set forth in these
			 rules are minimum requirements established for employee safety. Nothing in
			 these rules shall prohibit a railroad from requiring greater
			 clearances.
(3) See Figure 305-1
			 and Figure 310-1 for diagrams of the minimum side clearances.
Figures referenced are available from the
				  agency.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011 &
				  824.052
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.050 &
				  824.052
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 310 - SIDE CLEARANCES › Section 741-310-0020 - Side Clearance for Curved Track

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) Minimum side clearance for objects
			 adjacent to curved track constructed on or after May 3, 1983, covered by OAR
			 741-310-0010  through 741-310-0050, shall be increased at the rate of 1/2 inch
			 per degree of curvature above that prescribed for tangent track.
(2) The Department recommends that minimum
			 side clearance for curved tracks, covered by OAR 741-310-0010  through
			 741-310-0050, be at least 12 inches greater than that prescribed for tangent
			 track.
(3) See Figure 305-1 and
			 Figure 310-1 for diagrams of the minimum side clearances.
Figures referenced are available from the
				  agency.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011 &
				  824.052
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.050 &
				  824.052
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 310 - SIDE CLEARANCES › Section 741-310-0030 - Platforms

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) Minimum side
			 clearances for platforms as measured from centerline of track shall be:
			 Description -- Minimum Clearance:
(a)
			 Platforms constructed 8 inches or less above top of rail at greatest height --
			 4 feet 8 inches;
(b) Platforms
			 constructed in excess of 8 inches but 4 feet or less above top of rail at
			 greatest height -- 7 feet 3 inches;
(c) Platforms constructed prior to January 1,
			 1982, in excess of 4 feet but 4 feet 6 inches or less above top of rail at
			 greatest height -- 8 feet.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 310 - SIDE CLEARANCES › Section 741-310-0040 - Bridges and Tunnels

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1)
			 Except as provided in sections (2) and (3) of this rule, side clearance for
			 bridges and tunnels is 8 feet as measured from centerline of track.
(2) Minimum side clearance in tunnels and
			 through bridges may be decreased, above 14 feet 6 inches, to the extent defined
			 by a half-circumference of a circle having a radius of 8 feet with its center
			 at a point 14 feet 6 inches above top of rail directly over the centerline of
			 track. This rule does not alter the 20 feet 9 inches overhead clearance
			 requirement of OAR 741-305-0010.
(3) Except where walkways are used by
			 employees engaged in switching, the minimum side clearance does not apply to
			 the lower section of a bridge so long as no part of the structure falls inside
			 an encroachment line drawn from a point 5 feet from centerline of track and
			 level with top of rail, diagonally upward to a point 8 feet from centerline of
			 track at a height 4 feet above top of rail.
(4) See Figure 310-3 for a diagram of minimum
			 clearances for tunnels and through bridges. See Figure 310-4 for a diagram of
			 minimum clearances for the lower section of bridges.
Figures referenced are available from the
				  agency.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011 &
				  824.052
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.050 &
				  824.052
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 310 - SIDE CLEARANCES › Section 741-310-0050 - Miscellaneous Structures

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
The minimum side clearance for the following structure is:
Description -- Minimum Clearance
:
(1) Cattle guards and cattle chutes -- OAR
			 741-310-0040(3)  applies.
(2) Refuge
			 platform -- 8 feet (OAR 741-310-0040(3)  applies to bracing for platform
			 railing).
(3) Block signals on
			 bridges and trestles -- 8 feet.
(4)
			 Handrails on bridges and trestles 44 inches high or less -- 7 feet 9
			 inches.
(5) Interlocking mechanisms
			 including all devices at switches used for the control of signals or protective
			 devices at crossings 4 inches high or less above top of rail -- 3 feet from
			 centerline of track or located adjacent to switch stand. Interlocking
			 mechanisms 4 inches high or less above top of rail at power switches and spring
			 switches require no minimum clearance. This section applies only to
			 interlocking mechanisms located at or above top of rail.
(6) Signals, switch stands, and switch
			 housings constructed 3 feet high or less above top of rail -- 6 feet. Power
			 switches require no minimum clearance. This section applies only to signals,
			 switch stands and switch housings which are at or above top of rail.
(7) Engine Service Facilities:
(a) Engine house doors -- 6 feet 3
			 inches;
(b) Inside engine houses --
			 5 feet 5 inches;
(c) Outside engine
			 service facilities -- 6 feet 6 inches;
(d) Oil, sand and/or water columns, used
			 exclusively for engine servicing -- 8 feet.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 315 - TRACK CENTERS › Section 741-315-0010 - Track Centers

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) The
			 following track centers are minimum required distances between the centerlines
			 of tangent tracks:
Type of Track -- Track Centers
:
(a) Between main tracks or between a main
			 track and a subsidiary track, other than a ladder track -- 15 feet;
(b) Between parallel ladder tracks or between
			 ladder tracks and other tracks -- 20 feet;
(c) Between tangent tracks not otherwise
			 specified -- 14 feet.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 320 - STANDARD WALKWAYS › Section 741-320-0020 - Definitions

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
As used in OAR 741-320-0010  through 741-320-0170, 741-325-0010,
				741-330-0010  through 741-330-0040  and 741-335-0010  through 741-335-0050, unless
				the context requires otherwise:
(1)
			 "Structure" is any bridge or trestle on which a railroad track is
			 constructed.
(2) "Walkway" is a
			 pathway located alongside or in the vicinity of a railroad track for the
			 purpose of providing an area for railroad employees to perform their normal
			 trackside duties.
(3) "Inside edge
			 of a walkway" is that edge of a walkway closest to the nearest rail of the
			 track for which the walkway is constructed.
(4) "Yard" is a system of tracks other than
			 main tracks and sidings used for making up trains, storing cars and other
			 purposes including the inspection, repair and cleaning of cars.
(5) "Railroad shop or repair track" is a
			 fixed repair facility or track that is regularly and consistently used to
			 perform major repairs, regardless of whether a mobile repair vehicle is used to
			 conduct the repairs.
(6) "Major
			 repair" means a repair that normally requires greater than four person-hours to
			 accomplish or involves the use of specialized tools and equipment. Major
			 repairs include such activities as coupler replacement, draft gear repair, and
			 repairs requiring the use of an air jack but exclude changing wheels on
			 intermodal loading ramps either with or without an air jack.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011 &
				  824.056
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.050 &
				  824.056
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 320 - STANDARD WALKWAYS › Section 741-320-0040 - Standards for Granting Variances

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
The primary purpose of ORS
				824.056, and the walkway
				standards adopted by the Department is to protect the safety of railroad
				employees. However, subsection (2) of ORS
				824.056 authorizes the
				Department to permit variances from the walkway standards for "good cause"
				shown. "Good cause," for purposes of variances from the Department walkway
				standards, exists if:
(1) The risk to
			 railroad employee safety caused by the nonstandard condition(s) will not be
			 significantly greater than the risk railroad employees would ordinarily
			 encounter if the facility was in compliance with the walkway
			 standards;
(2) The degree of
			 impairment to railroad employee safety does not justify the expense of bringing
			 the facility into compliance with the walkway standards; or
(3) Other useful purposes served by the
			 nonstandard condition(s) outweigh the impairment to railroad employee
			 safety.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616, ORS
				  184.619, ORS
				  823.011 & ORS
				  824.056
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.050 & ORS
				  824.056
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 320 - STANDARD WALKWAYS › Section 741-320-0060 - Surface

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) Walkways shall
			 have a reasonably regular surface and shall be maintained in a safe condition,
			 clear of such vegetation, debris, standing water and other obstructions which
			 may constitute a hazard to railroad employees working on the ground.
(2) Except as provided in section (3) of this
			 rule, walkways located along yard tracks and tracks where switching is
			 regularly performed two or more times weekly shall be surfaced with crushed
			 material not to exceed American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-way
			 Association (AREMA) standard No. 4; 1 1/2 inches in size, or with asphalt,
			 concrete, planking, grating or similar material.
(3) Walkways located along switching lead
			 tracks, switches in yards, car spotting areas, and railroad shop or repair
			 tracks, shall be surfaced with crushed material not to exceed AREMA standard
			 No. 5; 1 inch in size, or with asphalt, concrete, planking, grating or similar
			 material.
(4) The Department, after
			 investigation, upon its own motion, or upon the petition of any aggrieved
			 person may determine that the safety of railroad employees requires the
			 applicable standard set forth in section (2) or (3) of this rule for any
			 walkway.
(5) No railroad, owner or
			 lessee shall allow debris on walkways.
(6) Walkways not covered by section (2) or
			 (3) of this rule may be surfaced with crushed ballast materials.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011 &
				  824.056
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.050 &
				  824.056
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 320 - STANDARD WALKWAYS › Section 741-320-0070 - Slope

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) Except as
			 provided in sections (2) and (3) of this rule, walkways shall not have a slope
			 in excess of 1 to 8 in any direction.
(2) Excess slope is permissible where the
			 proximity of adjacent tracks so dictates so long as the slope between tracks is
			 constant. When frequent switching occurs, or railroad employees inspect and
			 repair cars, terracing may be required between adjacent tracks to provide a
			 level surface for a walkway.
(3)
			 Excess slope is permissible at locations where a vehicle or pedestrian way
			 intersects a standard walkway unless the Department, after investigation, upon
			 its own motion or upon the petition of any aggrieved person determines that the
			 safety of railroad employees requires the slope prescribed by section (1) of
			 this rule.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616, ORS
				  184.619, ORS
				  823.011 & ORS
				  824.056
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.050 & ORS
				  824.056
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 320 - STANDARD WALKWAYS › Section 741-320-0080 - Walkway Standard No. 1: Between Yards and Switches

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) Walkway Standard No. 1 shall be a walkway
			 with a minimum width of at least 2 feet, the outside edge of which shall be no
			 closer than 8 feet and no further than 22 feet from the centerline of the
			 track. It shall be constructed and maintained so that the elevation of its
			 surface is not below the base of the ballast section of the roadbed nor above
			 the top of the ties and in compliance with OAR 741-320-0070(1). If required by
			 the Department under OAR 741-320-0010(3), Walkway Standard No. 1 shall apply to
			 all trackage, except where Walkway Standard No. 2, No. 3 or No. 4 is
			 applicable.
(2) See
Figure
			 320-1
for a diagram of the minimum measurements for walkway standard No.
			 1.
Figures referenced are available from the
				  agency.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011 &
				  824.056
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.050 &
				  824.056
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 320 - STANDARD WALKWAYS › Section 741-320-0090 - Walkway Standard No. 2: Yards, Car Spotting Areas and Regular Crew Change Points

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1)
			 Walkway Standard No. 2 shall be a walkway constructed to a minimum width of 6
			 feet, as measured from the outside edge of the rail. It shall be constructed
			 and maintained so that the elevation of its surface is approximately level with
			 the tops of the ties, but not above top of rail. Walkway Standard No. 2 shall
			 be located along both sides of all tracks within yards and in advance of, to
			 include all points contiguous to yards where railroad employees normally work
			 on the ground.
(2) In areas where
			 railroad or industry car spotting is performed, walkways conforming to Walkway
			 Standard No. 2 shall be constructed and maintained throughout the area where
			 cars are actually spotted, and in advance of, to include all locations where
			 railroad employees normally work on the ground.
(3) At regular crew change points, a walkway
			 conforming to Walkway Standard No. 2 shall be constructed and maintained on one
			 side of the track throughout the area where employees are getting on and off
			 locomotives or cabooses.
(4) See
Figure 320-2
for a diagram of the minimum measurements for
			 Walkway
Figures referenced are available from the
				  agency.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011 &
				  824.056
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.050 &
				  824.056
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 320 - STANDARD WALKWAYS › Section 741-320-0100 - Walkway Standard No. 3: Switches

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) Walkway Standard No. 3 shall be a walkway
			 constructed to a minimum width of 6 feet, as measured from the outside edge of
			 the rail. It shall be constructed and maintained so that the elevation of its
			 surface is approximately level with the top of the ties, but not above top of
			 rail. Except as provided in section (2) of this rule, Walkway Standard No. 3
			 shall be located along both sides of the track for a minimum distance of 125
			 feet on each side of every switch stand or other trackside switch-throwing
			 mechanism.
(2) Walkways conforming
			 to this standard shall be continuous and maintained from the switch stand
			 through the switch frog and along the diverging tracks to a point at least 25
			 feet beyond the 13 feet clearance point of the switch.
(3) An additional 3 feet of walkway width
			 shall extend for a minimum distance of 4 feet in each direction from the switch
			 stand or other trackside switch-throwing mechanism on the side of the track
			 where the mechanism is located. This additional 3 feet of width shall be
			 gradually tapered back to the 6 feet minimum width in a distance of not less
			 than 20 feet.
(4) See
Figure
			 320-3
for a diagram of the minimum measurements for Walkway Standard No.
			 3.
Figures referenced are available from the
				  agency.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011 &
				  824.056
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.050 &
				  824.056
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 320 - STANDARD WALKWAYS › Section 741-320-0110 - Walkway Standard No. 4: Derails

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) Walkway Standard No. 4 shall be a walkway
			 constructed and maintained to conform, in width and elevation, to OAR
			 741-320-0100  (Standard No. 3). As measured from the derail mechanism, the
			 walkway shall extend for 20 feet toward the switch and 10 feet away from the
			 switch. At derails operated by a switch stand, an additional 3 feet of walkway
			 width shall extend for a minimum distance of 4 feet in each direction from the
			 switchstand, and only on the switchstand side of the track. This additional 3
			 feet of width shall be gradually tapered back to the 6 feet minimum width in a
			 distance of not less than 20 feet in the direction toward the switch and not
			 less than 10 feet in the direction away from the switch.
(2) Derails located within 200 feet of a
			 switch throwing mechanism shall have a continuous Standard No. 3 walkway
			 between the two on the same side of the track as the derail or derail switch
			 stand.
(3) See
Figure
			 320-4
for a diagram of the minimum measurements for Walkway Standard No.
			 4.
Figures referenced are available from the
				  agency.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011 &
				  824.056
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.050 &
				  824.056
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 320 - STANDARD WALKWAYS › Section 741-320-0120 - Access Walkways

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1)
			 Walkways shall be constructed and maintained to provide access between tracks
			 in yards wherever adjacent tracks are 20 feet or less apart, as measured from
			 centerline to centerline. Such walkways shall be at least 2 feet in width and
			 shall be provided at intervals as necessary to enable railroad employees to
			 walk from one track to another to perform switching or other work about
			 trains.
(2) Adequate access
			 walkways shall be provided at locations where train crew members are regularly
			 dropped off or picked up by a highway vehicle. Walkways of at least 2 feet in
			 width shall be constructed and maintained to allow employees to safely walk
			 between the normal stopping point of the highway vehicle and the track where
			 the locomotive or caboose is located, or where work is to be
			 performed.
(3) Except as provided
			 in sections (1) and (2) of this rule, access walkways with a minimum width of 2
			 feet shall be constructed and maintained when and where determined necessary by
			 the Department.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011 &
				  824.056
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.050 &
				  824.056
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 320 - STANDARD WALKWAYS › Section 741-320-0130 - Walkways on Structures

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1)
			 A walkway on a structure shall have a minimum width of 2 feet, the outside edge
			 of which shall be no closer than 7 feet 9 inches to the centerline of the
			 track. It shall be constructed and maintained in such a manner that its surface
			 is as close as possible to the top of ties. See
Figure 320-5
for a
			 diagram of a walkway on a structure.
(2) At each end of a structure the walkway
			 shall be gradually tapered in accordance with OAR 741-320-0070  (slope) to meet
			 the base of the ballast section or an existing walkway.
(3) Any structure altered or rebuilt, other
			 than for routine maintenance, shall be equipped with a walkway conforming to
			 standards set forth in OAR 741-320-0130.
Figures referenced are available from the
				  agency.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011 &
				  824.056
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.050 &
				  824.056
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 320 - STANDARD WALKWAYS › Section 741-320-0140 - Walkways in Tunnels

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) A
			 walkway conforming to OAR 741-320-0080  (Standard No. 1), shall be constructed
			 and maintained in a tunnel, upon order of the Department, only after notice to
			 the affected railroad and hearing (in case of dispute), and be located as close
			 as is possible to the tunnel wall, with its surface as close as possible to the
			 top of ties.
(2) At each end of a
			 tunnel the walkway shall be gradually tapered in accordance with OAR
			 741-320-0070  (slope) to meet the base of the ballast section or an existing
			 walkway.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616, ORS
				  184.619, ORS
				  823.011 & ORS
				  824.056
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.050 & ORS
				  824.056
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 320 - STANDARD WALKWAYS › Section 741-320-0150 - Handrails

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
Except for walkways between tracks, each walkway on an elevated
				structure such as a bridge or trestle, shall be equipped with an adequate
				handrail at a height of 42 inches, plus or minus 3 inches, above the walkway
				surface. The handrail shall be constructed in such a manner that it shall not
				sag more than 3 inches from the height of the supporting fixture. The handrail
				shall be located at the outside edge of the walkway. Effective one year from
				the last effective date of this rule.
Figures referenced are available from the
				  agency.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011 &
				  824.056
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.050 &
				  824.056
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 320 - STANDARD WALKWAYS › Section 741-320-0160 - Walkways on Curves

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
Except where OAR 741-320-0080  (Standard No. 1) applies, a
				walkway located on the inside of a curve exceeding 17 degrees shall have a
				minimum width of 7 feet as measured from the outside edge of rail. See OAR
				741-315-0010(3).
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011 &
				  824.056
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.050 &
				  824.056
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 320 - STANDARD WALKWAYS › Section 741-320-0170 - Walkways for Trackside Warning Devices

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
A walkway conforming to OAR 741-320-0080  (Standard No. 1) or
				741-320-0130  (Walkways on Structures) as appropriate, shall be constructed and
				maintained, upon order of the Department, for such distance and in each
				location as is necessary to facilitate inspection of a train stopped by a
				trackside warning device, only after notice to the affected railroad and
				hearing (in case of dispute).
NOTE:
The Department may order the walkways
				prescribed in this rule only after notice to the affected railroad and hearing
				(in case of dispute).
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616, ORS
				  184.619, ORS
				  823.011 & ORS
				  824.056
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.050 & ORS
				  824.056
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 325 - FORMS › Section 741-325-0010 - Return of Inspection Forms Required

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
Each railroad, industry or person subject to OAR 741-300-0010,
				741-320-0010  and 741-335-0010  shall return inspection report forms following
				each inspection by Department's staff within 10 days following the requested
				compliance date shown on the report.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616, ORS
				  184.619 & ORS
				  823.011
Stats. Implemented:
				  none
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 330 - SIGNS › Section 741-330-0010 - Impairment/Restriction/Stop Signs

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1)
			 Signs to warn railroad employees of clearance less than those prescribed in
			 these rules shall be at least 16 inches vertically by 20 inches horizontally
			 and located on the same side of the track as the impairment for each direction
			 of approach. Each sign shall bear the words "IMPAIRED SIDE, OVERHEAD OR SIDE
			 AND OVERHEAD CLEARANCE," as appropriate, in black letters, not less than 3
			 inches in height, against a white reflectorized background. In addition, the
			 letters "PUC" or "ODOT" followed either by the word "RULE" or "ORDER" as
			 appropriate and the number of the applicable rule or order in black letters and
			 numerals not less than 1 inch high. Unless authorized by the Department, these
			 signs shall be illuminated during hours of darkness.
(2) Operation restriction signs shall be at
			 least 16 inches vertically by 20 inches horizontally and shall bear the word
			 "STOP" in black letters not less than 3 inches high and the words "RAILROAD
			 CREWS NOT TO MOVE EQUIPMENT BEYOND THIS POINT" (or equivalent language), and
			 other required wording in black letters not less than 1 1/2 inches high
			 followed by the letters "ODOT" or "PUC" and the word "RULE" or "ORDER" as
			 appropriate, and the number of the applicable rule or order in black letters 1
			 inch high on a white reflectorized background. These signs shall be illuminated
			 during hours of darkness.
(3) Stop
			 signs shall be at least 16 inches vertically by 2 feet horizontally and shall
			 bear the word "STOP" in white letters at least 8 inches high on a red
			 reflectorized background. These signs shall be illuminated during hours of
			 darkness.
(4) Notes:
(a) See
Figure 330-1
for a
			 diagram of the impaired clearance signs.
(b) See
Figure 330-2
for a
			 diagram of the operational restriction sign.
(c) See
Figure 330-3
for a
			 diagram of the stop sign.
(d) In
			 cases where clearance impairments do not extend more than 2 feet above top of
			 rail, the Department may order "IMPAIRED WALKWAY" signs as described in OAR
			 741-330-0020.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 330 - SIGNS › Section 741-330-0020 - Impaired Walkway/Nonstandard Walkway Warning Signs

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) Signs to warn railroad employees of
			 walkways different than those prescribed in these rules shall be at least 16
			 inches vertically by 20 inches horizontally and located on the same side of the
			 track as the impairment or nonstandard condition for each direction of
			 approach. Each sign shall bear the words "IMPAIRED WALKWAY" or "NONSTANDARD
			 WALKWAY", as appropriate in black letters, not less than 3 inches high, against
			 a white reflectorized background. In addition, the letters "ODOT" or "PUC"
			 followed either by the word "RULE" or "ORDER," as appropriate, and the number
			 of the applicable rule or order in black letters and numerals not less than 1
			 inch high. Unless authorized by the Department, these signs shall be
			 illuminated during hours of darkness.
(2) See
Figure 330-4
for a
			 diagram of the impaired walkway, and nonstandard walkway, signs.
Figures referenced are available from the
				  agency.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619 &
				  823.011
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.050 &
				  824.052
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 330 - SIGNS › Section 741-330-0030 - Location of Signs

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) The
			 bottom of a sign mounted on an existing structure, other than a sign post,
			 shall be no less than 4 feet 6 inches, and no more than 8 feet above top of
			 rail to which the sign applies. The bottom of a free standing sign, installed
			 after (date of this order), shall not be less than 7 feet, and no more than 9
			 feet, above the top of ground.
(2)
			 Signs shall be located at least 8 feet 6 inches and no farther than 15 feet
			 from centerline of track.
(3)
			 Signs, other than a standard operation restriction sign, shall be located in
			 advance of the impairment, but no farther than 50 feet.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619 &
				  823.011
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.050 &
				  824.052
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 330 - SIGNS › Section 741-330-0040 - Size and Design of Signs

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
Signs which are not in compliance with OAR 741-330-0010  and
				741-330-0020, shall be replaced with signs of the required size and
				design.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616, ORS
				  184.619 & ORS
				  823.011
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.050 & ORS
				  824.052
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 335 - RAILROAD CABOOSE AND LOCOMOTIVE SANITATION FACILITY AND WATER STANDARDS › Section 741-335-0010 - Applicability of Rules

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
OAR 741-335-0020  through 741-335-0200  apply to each railroad
				operating locomotives and/or cabooses in this state.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011 &
				  824.068
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.068
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 335 - RAILROAD CABOOSE AND LOCOMOTIVE SANITATION FACILITY AND WATER STANDARDS › Section 741-335-0020 - Definitions

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
As used in OAR 741-335-0010  through 741-335-0200, unless the
				context requires otherwise:
(1)
			 "Caboose" is any car or coach used on a railroad train to carry a train
			 crew.
(2) "Locomotive" is any
			 railroad vehicle used to propel a railroad train.
(3) "Safe Drinking Water" means water which
			 meets the quality standards in OAR 333-061-0020.
(4) "Sanitary" means free from agents
			 injurious to health.
(5) "Seat
			 Riser" means that structural support extending from the floor to a toilet
			 seat.
(6) "Terminal" means a system
			 of tracks, the boundaries of which are set by a railroad, for the coupling and
			 uncoupling of cars and/or where railroad employees report for or are relieved
			 from duty.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011 &
				  824.068
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.068
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 335 - RAILROAD CABOOSE AND LOCOMOTIVE SANITATION FACILITY AND WATER STANDARDS › Section 741-335-0030 - Application for Variances

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
Applications for variances from OAR 741-335-0010  through
				741-335-0180  shall contain a photo and/or drawing of the facility for which the
				variance is requested and shall describe the measures to be followed in lieu of
				the applicable rule. Each application shall be accompanied by at least five
				copies.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011 &
				  824.068
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.068
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 335 - RAILROAD CABOOSE AND LOCOMOTIVE SANITATION FACILITY AND WATER STANDARDS › Section 741-335-0040 - Exempt Equipment

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
Toilets are not required on cabooses used exclusively in yards
				or in transfer service where railroad provided and maintained stationary toilet
				facilities are available to railroad employees and notice of such facilities is
				provided to employees.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011 &
				  824.068
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.068
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 335 - RAILROAD CABOOSE AND LOCOMOTIVE SANITATION FACILITY AND WATER STANDARDS › Section 741-335-0050 - Caboose Sanitation Facilities

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
Each caboose which employees are required to occupy shall have
				a toilet in a toilet room. The enclosure of every toilet room shall be of solid
				construction from floor to ceiling with interior illumination, and have a solid
				door or a door with nontransparent windows. Doors to toilet rooms shall be
				latchable from the inside. The walls and ceilings in every toilet room shall be
				of suitable nonabsorbent material and have a light-colored water repellent
				finish at least equal to that of a good quality paint or varnish. The finish of
				the floor of every toilet room and side walls up to a height not less than 6
				inches shall be smooth, cleanable and of a nonabsorbent
				material.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011 &
				  824.068
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.068
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 335 - RAILROAD CABOOSE AND LOCOMOTIVE SANITATION FACILITY AND WATER STANDARDS › Section 741-335-0070 - Toilet Construction

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
All toilets on cabooses shall be constructed with a flush bowl
				so as to be easily cleaned and maintained in a sanitary condition, and shall be
				manufactured of a smooth finished material, impervious to moisture, with a
				hinged toilet seat and lid with a moisture-resistant finish. All toilets shall
				be maintained in a safe condition and properly secured.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011 &
				  824.068
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.068
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 335 - RAILROAD CABOOSE AND LOCOMOTIVE SANITATION FACILITY AND WATER STANDARDS › Section 741-335-0080 - Toilet Room Ventilation

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
Toilet rooms on cabooses shall be ventilated. If not practical
				to ventilate by windows, ventilation shall be provided by some other
				means.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011 &
				  824.068
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.068
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 335 - RAILROAD CABOOSE AND LOCOMOTIVE SANITATION FACILITY AND WATER STANDARDS › Section 741-335-0090 - Chemical Container Construction

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
No chemical container shall be installed in a toilet on
				cabooses unless it will prevent the waste treatment solution therein from
				splashing upon any portion of the body of the person using the facility during
				any movement likely to occur in usual train operation, including slack
				action.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011 &
				  824.068
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.068
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 335 - RAILROAD CABOOSE AND LOCOMOTIVE SANITATION FACILITY AND WATER STANDARDS › Section 741-335-0100 - Incinerator Toilets

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1)
			 Toilets that function by intense heat shall be installed and maintained to
			 consume waste with the least amount of odor possible.
(2) Incinerator toilets shall be vented to
			 the outside in such a manner that the crew working area is free of
			 objectionable odor.
(3) Clear and
			 concise instructions for use of incinerator toilets shall be
			 provided.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011 &
				  824.068
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.068
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION › Division 335 - RAILROAD CABOOSE AND LOCOMOTIVE SANITATION FACILITY AND WATER STANDARDS › Section 741-335-0110 - General Sanitary Maintenance of Toilets and Toilet Rooms

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) Toilets and
			 toilet rooms in all cabooses shall be maintained in a sanitary
			 condition.
(2) The containers of
			 chemical-type toilets shall be charged with sufficient treatment solution of
			 adequate strength to function properly, and the contents shall be agitated as
			 necessary when in service.
(3) The
			 waste passages connecting the seat riser with the containers of chemical-type
			 toilets shall be cleaned as necessary to maintain them in a sanitary
			 condition.
(4) When the holding
			 tanks of chemical-type toilets are more than two-thirds full, before a tour of
			 duty, the contents shall be removed from cabooses and properly discharged in a
			 sanitary manner.
(5) Self-contained
			 sewage treatment facilities shall be maintained in proper working
			 order.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  184.616,
				  184.619,
				  823.011 &
				  824.068
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  824.068