Illinois Administrative Code
Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION
Part 1545 - THE PROVISION, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SANITATION AND SHELTER FACILITIES FOR RAIL CARRIER EMPLOYEES
Subpart B - FACILITIES
Section 1545.220 - Cabooses

Universal Citation: 92 IL Admin Code ยง 1545.220

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 38, September 20, 2024

a) Cabooses or Rider Cars - Other Than Yard Cabooses:

In addition to the requirements of the preceding Sections, cabooses or rider cars shall be subject to the following requirements:

1) They shall be equipped with a stove or other heating equipment that will provide a minimum temperature of 65 degrees F. from October 1 to May 15. A sufficient amount of fuel will be available for each trip or shift.

2) Their windows and doors shall be weather-stripped during cold weather and from May 1 to October 15 all caboose windows (except cupola windows) and doors shall be equipped with screens where cabooses are used as sleeping quarters by crews laying over at away-from-home terminals.

3) They shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.

4) They shall be lighted by electricity or other acceptable means so as to furnish at least five-foot candles of reasonably steady illumination at desk top level whenever employees are required to perform clerical work.

b) Cabooses or Rider Cars - Other Than Those Used in Road Service:

In addition to the requirements of the preceding Sections, cabooses or rider cars shall be subject to the following requirements:

1) They shall be equipped with a stove or other heating equipment that will provide a minimum temperature of 65 degrees F. from October 1 to May 15. Sufficient fuel for each trip or shift shall be available.

2) Their windows and doors shall be weather-stripped as required by the season of the year.

3) Windows on all cabooses shall be washed at reasonable intervals.

4) They shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.

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