Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 705 - Railroads
STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY
Minimum Standards for Walkways
Section 705.174 - Alongside track at main-line turnouts entering yards or serving industry tracks
Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 705.174
Current through December 12, 2024
1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 705.177 and 705.181, walkways alongside track at main-line turnouts entering yards or serving industry tracks, in addition to the requirements of NAC 705.160, must:
(a) Be present on the switch stand side of the track from not less than 50 feet ahead of each switch stand to not less than 25 feet beyond the 12-foot-6-inch clearance point behind the switch stand;
(b) If 20 feet or more from the switch stand, be not less than 6 feet in width;
(c) If less than 20 feet, but more than 4 feet from the switch stand:
(1) Be not less than 6 feet in width;
(2) Have a straight outer edge; and
(3) Occupy a total area of not less than 120 square feet; and
(d) If 4 feet or less from the switch stand, be not less than 3 feet in width.
2. The following diagram illustrates the requirements set forth in subsection 1:
Added to NAC by Pub. Utilities Comm'n by R051-01, eff. 12-17-2001
NRS 703.1545, 704.280, 704.307
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