[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: 49CFR234.253]



[Page 576]

 

                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

       CHAPTER II--FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF 

                             TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 234_GRADE CROSSING SIGNAL SYSTEM SAFETY--Table of Contents

 

             Subpart D_Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing

 

Sec. 234.253  Flashing light units and lamp voltage.



    (a) Each flashing light unit shall be inspected when installed and 

at least once every twelve months for proper alignment and frequency of 

flashes in accordance with installation specifications.

    (b) Lamp voltage shall be tested when installed and at least once 

every 12 months thereafter.

    (c) Each flashing light unit shall be inspected for proper 

visibility, dirt and damage to roundels and reflectors at least once 

each month.