Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 50, December 14, 2024
Section 33.63 - Cabin cars(a) All windows and door glass installed in cabin cars shall be shatterproof.(b) All doors on cabin cars shall be equipped with hardware which insures proper closure and manipulation, and shall be maintained in a manner which insures proper functioning of doors at all times.(c) All cabin cars shall be properly heated and shall have adequate ventilation obtained by windows opening to the atmosphere. Such windows shall be so constructed and maintained as to insure easy opening. All cabin cars operated by or on each of the railroads in this Commonwealth shall be equipped with screens for use during the season when flies and insects are prevalent. The use of properly functioning air-changing and air-cooling equipment is permitted.(d) Cabin cars shall conform with the following:(1) All cabin cars shall be provided with a minimum of two rigidly mounted interior electric lights, to furnish lighting of not less than 25 foot-candles at desk-top level, one of which shall be located above the desk, and one shall be installed at a location to provide proper illumination of the cabin interior.(2) Cabin cars operated exclusively during daylight hours and those cabin cars operated within a radius of 20 miles from the point of dispatchment are exempt from the requirement of paragraph (1).(e) Each cabin car in use shall be equipped with either flashing or constant burning electric marker lights displayed to the rear. These lights shall be of such intensity and so equipped with proper lens as to be visible at a distance of 3,000 feet under normal atmospheric conditions, except that cabin cars operated exclusively during daylight hours are exempt from this requirement.(f) Cabin cars shall be equipped with all of the following:(1) A water or chemical closet compartment and toilet tissue, except that short line railroads engaged principally in switching operations are exempt from this requirement.(2) A refrigerator, except that short line railroads engaged principally in switching operations and cabin cars operated within a radius of five miles from the point of dispatchment where refrigeration is available are exempt from this requirement.(3) A wash basin of stainless steel or other noncorrosive material and single-service paper towels, except that cabin cars operated within a radius of 15 miles from the point of dispatchment, where washing facilities are available, are exempt from this requirement.(4) Individual single-service drinking cups and containers.(5) A table or desk suitable for use by the crew in the performance of clerical duties and for dining purposes if used for such functions.(6) A stove with proper and safe venting, and adequate fuel, capable of providing sufficient heat for the cabin interior, serviced and maintained regularly. In the event liquid gas fuel is used, proper and constant maintenance shall be performed to insure that there will be no leakage of gas or seepage of oil from the tank, fuel line, or connections, paying particular attention to the prevention of any accumulation of fuel on the floor of the cabin or gas in the cabin atmosphere.(7) Fresh drinking water at the beginning of each run or daily if in yard service.(8) Commercially bottled water in tamper-proof disposable containers may be provided if bottled in accordance with Federal and State regulations and if refrigeration is provided. If commercially bottled water is not provided as described in this paragraph, then a glass-lined, stone-lined, or stainless steel water dispenser of a nonfragile type equipped with a sanitary means of refrigeration in compliance with 21 CFR 1240.10, 1240.80 and 1250.85 (1980) as in effect on April 18, 1980 may be used. On April 18, 1980 21 CFR 1240.10 and 1240.80 were found at 40 FR 5620 (1975) and 21 CFR 1250.85 was found at 40 FR 5624 (1975).(g) If in use, cabin cars shall have clean storage facilities for any tissue, cups or towels required by these regulations.(h) An adequate supply of pure and potable water, obtained from a source approved by the Department of Health of the Commonwealth, shall be available for the use of occupants of cabin cars.(i) Employers shall maintain all cabin cars in good repair, including the plumbing, lighting, heating and ventilation systems, and shall keep such cars in a clean condition, free from vermin and any accumulation of dirt, garbage or other refuse.The provisions of this § 33.63 were formerly designated Rule 20 by the Commission; amended June 20, 1980, effective 6/21/1980, 10 Pa.B. 2463; all locomotives and cabin cars affected by this section must be in compliance within six months of June 21, 1980. This section cited in 52 Pa. Code § 33.64 (relating to protection cars).