[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 49, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

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

[CITE: 49CFR212.207]



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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.  212.207  Signal and train control inspector.



    (a) The signal and train control inspector is required, at a 

minimum, to be able to conduct independent inspections of all types of 

signal and train control systems for the purpose of determining 

compliance with the Rules, Standards and Instructions for Railroad 

Signal Systems (49 CFR part 236), to make reports of those inspections, 

and to recommend the institution of enforcement actions when appropriate 

to promote compliance.

    (b) The signal and train inspector is required, at a minimum, to 

have at least four years of recent experience in signal construction or 

maintenance. A bachelor's degree in electrical 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 

requirement.

    (c) The signal and train control inspector shall demonstrate the 

following specific qualifications:

    (1) A comprehensive knowledge of signal and train control systems, 

maintenance practices, test and inspection techniques;

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

    (i) Signal and train control maintenance standards accepted in the 

industry; and

    (ii) The Rules, Standards and Instructions for Railroad Signal 

Systems (49 CFR part 236).

    (3) The ability to examine plans and records, to make inspections of 

signal train control systems and to determine adequacy of stopping 

distances from prescribed speeds;

    (4) Knowledge of operating practices and signal systems sufficient 

to understand the safety significance of deviations and combination of 

deviations; and

    (5) Specialized knowledge of the requirements of the Rules, 

Standards and Instructions for Railroad Signal Systems, including the 

remedial action required to bring signal and train control systems into 

compliance with the standards.