Or. Admin. Code § 741-310-0030

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024

Section 741-310-0030 - Platforms

(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.

(2) All platforms, except as described in subsection (3)(b) of this rule, shall have a continuous regular surface extending out to a point at least 8 feet 6 inches from centerline of track.

(3)

(a) See Figure 310-2 for diagrams of the minimum clearances for platforms.

(b) Platforms described in subsection (1)(a) of this rule may be combined with a platform described in subsection (1)(b) or (c) of this rule, provided the lower platform is level from the clear point (4 feet 8 inches from centerline of track) to track side face of the upper platform. See Figure 305-1 and Figure 310-3.

(c) Platforms described in subsection (1)(a) of this rule may create a walkway condition that requires compliance with OAR 741-320-0070(1).

(d) The Department recommends that platforms described in subsection (1)(b) of this rule, which consists of a cantilever dock or otherwise elevated platform, should have the ends facing approaching train movements, painted with fluorescent paint or reflectorized material to warn train crews of the obstruction.

Or. Admin. Code § 741-310-0030

PUC 13-1981, f. & ef. 12-21-81 (Order No. 81-900); PUC 4-1983, f. & ef. 5-3-83 (Order No. 83-242); RS 2-1996, f. & cert. ef. 3-14-96; Renumbered from 860-044-0110; RS 2-1998, f. & cert. ef. 8-20-98; RD 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 8-28-06

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