1. (1) A walkway on a structure shall have a minimum width of 2 feet, the outside edge of which shall be no closer than 7 feet 9 inches to the centerline of the track. It shall be constructed and maintained in such a manner that its surface is as close as possible to the top of ties. See Figure 320-5 for a diagram of a walkway on a structure.
2. (2) At each end of a structure the walkway shall be gradually tapered in accordance with OAR 741-320-0070 (slope) to meet the base of the ballast section or an existing walkway.

3. (3) Any structure altered or rebuilt, other than for routine maintenance, shall be equipped with a walkway conforming to standards set forth in OAR 741-320-0130.

   [ED. NOTE: Figures referenced are available from the agency.]

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 184.616, 184.619, 823.011 & 824.056

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 824.050 & 824.056

History

RD 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 8-28-06
RS 2-1998, f. & cert. ef. 8-20-98
RS 2-1996, f. & cert. ef. 3-14-96, Renumbered from 860-044-0330
PUC 26-1985, f. & ef. 12-19-85, Order No. 85-1196
PUC 4-1983, f. & ef. 5-3-83, Order No. 83-242
PUC 13-1981, f. & ef. 12-21-81, Order No. 81-900