Section 705.171 - Alongside track in yards and certain industry turnouts and spotting areas1. Walkways alongside track in all yards and in advance thereof, wherever an employee's assigned duties regularly require him to be present on the ground in proximity to the track and, except as otherwise provided in NAC 705.174 and 705.181, in industry turnouts and spotting areas, in addition to the requirements of NAC 705.160, must: (a) Be present on each side of the track not less than 50 feet in advance of the turnout;(b) Be not less than 2 feet in width;(c) Provide a minimum side clearance of 8 feet 6 inches from the center line of the track to the outside edge of the walkway; and(d) If the track is in a yard where substantial switching is performed, be: (1) Present between tracks;(2) Present alongside tracks bordering the yard or switching area; and(3) If the tracks are 17 feet apart or less, continuous between the tracks.Nev. Admin. Code § 705.171
Added to NAC by Pub. Utilities Comm'n by R051-01, eff. 12-17-2001NRS 703.1545, 704.280, 704.307