Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-29.6

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 875-29.6 - [Effective 1/15/2025] Cleanliness and maintenance-requirements

(1)General specifications.

a. The company will provide for the cleanliness and maintenance of the facilities, fixtures and appurtenances referred to in these regulations. Said fixtures will be maintained in proper working order when offered for use.

b. Toilet rooms and washrooms will not be used for storage.

(2)Floors. Floors will be maintained in a clean and, so far as practicable, dry condition.

(3)Screens. Screens required by these rules will be of 16 mesh or equal.

(4)Receptacles for waste. Suitable receptacles will be provided and used for the storage of waste and refuse and will be maintained in a sanitary condition.

(5)Yard servicing areas. Toilet waste will not be discharged onto the ground surface from railroad cars within servicing areas of yards. Such areas will be kept free of refuse, litter, debris, vermin and rodents.

(6)Yard repair areas. Where work is performed in repair yards or on repair tracks in the open or in open sheds of pits, adequate drainage will be provided.

(7)Running facilities.

a. Locomotives and yard diesels. During use, the cabs on locomotives will be heated to a minimum of 50°F at floor level.

(1) When required by the season of the year, doors and windows of all locomotives will be equipped with adequate protection to occupants from the elements by means of weather stripping or other device sufficient to provide equally adequate protection.

(2) Reserved.

b. Cabooses.

(1) Cabooses will be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.

(2) When required by the season of the year, doors and windows of cabooses will be equipped with adequate weather stripping.

(3) Every caboose used in any train in this state, regardless of service, will be provided with a stove or other adequate means of heating. Cabooses will be heated to a minimum of 50°F at floor level.

c. Running facilities will be equipped with shatterproof glass.

(8)Stationary facilities.

a.Bed linen. Where bed linen is furnished by the railroad, it will be changed and fresh clean linen supplied at least once a week or for each new occupant.

b.Crossing watchmen facilities. Adequate shelter will be furnished and maintained for crossing watchmen. Such shelter will be adequately heated, sealed and insulated against cold and inclement weather.

c.Office work areas.

(1) Office work areas will be maintained in clean condition.

(2) Office work areas will be clearly lighted at all times during hours of use.

(3) Office work areas will be heated at all times during hours of use at not less than 65°F.

(4) Office work areas will be provided with cross-ventilation when possible.

(5) Windows, ventilators and doors opening to the outside of office work areas will be properly screened during the seasons when insects are prevalent.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-29.6

Adopted by IAB December 11, 2024/Volume XLVII, Number 11, effective 1/15/2025