Section 227.205 - Storage facilities for EEBAs(a) A railroad may not use a locomotive if it is part of an in-service freight train transporting a PIH material, including a residue of a PIH material, and the locomotive cab is occupied by an employee identified in § 227.201(a)(1)(i)(A) through (D) (subject employee), unless the locomotive cab has appropriate storage facilities to hold the number of EEBAs required to be provided.(b) The storage facility for each required EEBA must-(1) Prevent deformation of the face piece and exhalation valve, where applicable;(2) Protect the EEBA from incidental damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals;(3) Provide each subject employee located in the locomotive cab with ready access to the EEBA during an emergency; and(4) Provide a means for each subject employee to locate the EEBA under adverse conditions such as darkness or disorientation.(c) A railroad must comply with the applicable manufacturer's instructions for storage of each required EEBA and must keep a copy of the instructions at its system headquarters for FRA inspection.