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Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of
Chapter 296-860 - Railroad clearances and walkways in private rail yards and plants
Section 296-860-20060 - Maintain clearances between tracks

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-860-20060

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Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024
Section 296-860-20060 - Maintain clearances between tracks

You must comply with the track clearance requirements in Table 5.

Table 5 - Minimum Standard Gauge Track Clearances

If your track clearance involves:Then the minimum clearance requirements between centerlines of standard gauge parallel tracks are:
Main or passing tracks used for transporting cars, locomotives, motors, or like equipment14 feet
Any tracks adjacent to main or passing tracks15 feet
Team, house, or industry tracks13 feet
Yard tracks14 feet
Ladder and other tracks20 feet

Note:The following illustration will help you understand the track clearance requirements discussed in this section and WAC 296-860-20080 regulating narrow gauge rail operations.

STANDARD GAUGE TRACK CLEARANCES

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Wash. Admin. Code § 296-860-20060

Amended by WSR 15-24-102, Filed 12/1/2015, effective 1/5/2016

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and[49.17].050 . 02-17-106, § 296-860-20060, filed 8/21/02, effective 10/1/02.