Ariz. Admin. Code § 14-5-107

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 25, June 21, 2024

Section R14-5-107 - Minimum Standards for Locomotives

A. Each railroad operating wholly or partially within the state of Arizona shall hereafter install and maintain minimum standards on locomotives in accordance with this Section.

B. All of the following requirements shall be met:

1. Locomotives used in or through the state of Arizona shall be equipped with an effective means of extinguishing minor fires. Such extinguishing agents shall be placed in a readily accessible location and shall be effectively maintained.

2. Each locomotive shall carry, in a visible and readily accessible place, a plainly marked first-aid kit which shall be so constructed that it and its entire contents are readily removable. The kit shall consist of materials, approved by the railroad's consulting physician, in a weatherproof container with individually sealed packages for each type item. The contents shall be inspected weekly to ensure that expended items are replaced.

3. Each train operated in or through the state of Arizona at a speed in excess of 30 miles per hour shall have at least one locomotive equipped with an operating event recorder. Such event recorders shall be inspected at least once every 90 days and maintained in a fully operative condition.

4. All locomotives shall have operative toilets which are illuminated, are kept clean and free of noxious odors at all times, and are subjected to effective bactericidal treatment as often as may be necessary.

5. Drinking water facilities shall be installed and maintained so as to provide fresh and pure drinking water. Such water facilities shall include individual bottled water containers placed in an ice chest. When ice is used for water cooling purposes, the containers shall be so arranged that the drinking water shall not come in contact with the ice. Containers used for storing or dispensing drinking water shall be kept clean at all times and shall be subjected to effective bactericidal treatment as often as may be necessary to prevent the contamination of the water so stored and dispensed.

6. Locomotives shall be supplied with fresh water, paper towels, toilet tissue, sanitary drinking cups, ice as needed, and such other equipment as may be required for service.

C. A locomotive operating in a controlling position shall have an operating two-way radio that is on a frequency for the railroad being operated on and is capable of contacting the train dispatcher or other responsible railroad personnel.

D. If, in any particular case, an exemption from any of the requirements of this Section is deemed necessary by a carrier, the Commission shall consider the application for such exemption as needed. Any exemption so granted shall be limited to the particular case covered by the application.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R14-5-107

Adopted effective September 30, 1982 (Supp. 82-5). Amended subsections (A) and (B) effective April 16, 1986 (Supp. 86-2). Former Section R14-5-107 renumbered to R14-5-102, new Section R14-5-107 adopted effective May 28, 1992 (Supp. 92-2).