[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 49, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 49CFR212.203]



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                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

       CHAPTER II--FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF 

                             TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 212_STATE SAFETY PARTICIPATION REGULATIONS--Table of Contents

 

                  Subpart C_State Inspection Personnel

 

Sec. 212.203  Track inspector.



    (a) The track inspector is required, at a minimum, to be able to 

conduct independent inspections of track structures for the purpose of 

determining compliance with the Track Safety Standards (49 CFR part 

213), to make reports of those inspections, and to recommend the 

institution of enforcement actions when appropriate to promote 

compliance.

    (b) The track inspector is required, at a minimum to have at least 

four years of recent experience in track construction or maintenance. A 

bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical specialization 

may be substituted for two of the four years of this experience 

requirement and successful completion of the apprentice training program 

may be substituted for the four years of this experience requirement.

    (c) The track inspector shall demonstrate the following specific 

qualifications:

    (1) A comprehensive knowledge of track nomenclature, track 

inspection techniques, track maintenance methods, and track equipment;



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    (2) The ability to understand and detect deviations from:

    (i) Track maintenance standards accepted in the industry; and

    (ii) The Track Safety Standards (49 CFR part 213).

    (3) Knowledge of operating practices and vehicle/track interaction 

sufficient to understand the safety significance of deviations and 

combinations of deviations; and

    (4) Specialized knowledge of the requirements of the Track Safety 

Standards, including the remedial action required to bring defective 

track into compliance with the standards.