Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 815 - Division of Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 50 - Common Carriers
Subchapter 20 - Railroads
Part 1 - Safety Requirements for Equipment Used in Maintenance of Way Work (815-RICR-50-20-1)
Section 815-RICR-50-20-1.1 - Requirement for Existing Equipment

A. All on track self-propelled equipment used for tie renewal, weighing 10,000 lbs. or over, must be equipped with horn, mirrors on both sides, roof for rain or sun protection, flashing strobe light, brake lights front and rear (except equipment with rotating deck shall have rear lights only), and a turntable warning light if equipped with turntable.

B. All on track equipment used to load, unload, dispense, or handle ties or material must have full cab enclosure, windshield safety glass, horn, worklights front and rear, mirrors both sides, flashing strobe light, brake lights front and rear (except equipment with rotating deck shall have rear lights only), heater and fan, and a first aid kit whenever equipment is in use.

C. All on track self-propelled equipment weighing 7,000 lbs. or over that tamps, compacts, scarifies, cribs, regulates, undercuts or moves ballast must be equipped with full cab enclosure that insures air quality and dust protection, windshield safety glass, horn, worklights front and rear, (except equipment with rotating deck shall have rear lights only), turntable warning light if equipped with turntable, two-way radio (if part of the equipment could foul an adjacent track during normal operations), heater and fan, fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit whenever equipment is in use.

D. All self-propelled off track construction equipment weighing 10,000 lbs. or over must have windshield safety glass, heater and fan, windshield wipers if equipped with full cab enclosure, back-up warning beepers and brake lights. In addition, all self-propelled off track construction equipment weighing 10,000 lbs. or over ordered after the effective date of these regulations shall also be equipped with roll bars if offered as an option by the manufacturer.

E. All self-propelled equipment ridden by an operator shall be equipped with a horn, protective cover for rain or sun protection, flashing strobe light, turntable warning light if equipped with turntable, and weight of equipment displayed on side.

F. All brush cutting equipment weighing 7,000 lbs. or over using rotary blades shall have the operator and driver compartment protected against penetration into the compartment in the event a blade should break or fly off. It shall be equipped with full cab enclosure, horn, mirrors both sides, flashing strobe light, brake lights front and rear for on track equipment, rear brake lights only for off track or rubber tire type equipment, turntable warning lights if equipped with turntable, first aid kit whenever equipment is in use, heater and fan, and a two-way radio if a part of the equipment could foul an adjacent track during normal operations.

G. All on track self-propelled equipment weighing 7,000 lbs. or over used to pick, move, lift, hoist, and vibrate rail shall be equipped with windshield safety glass, windshield wiper, full cab enclosure, horn, mirrors both sides, flashing strobe light, brake lights front and rear (except equipment with rotating deck shall have rear lights only), turntable warning light if equipped with turntable, first aid kit whenever equipment is in use, heater and fan, and a two-way radio if a part of the equipment could foul and adjacent track during normal operations.