Section 296-860-20050. Maintain side clearances.

You must make sure side clearances are at least eight feet six inches from the track centerline unless clearance requirements found in Tables 2, 3, or 4 apply.

Note:	All side clearances in Tables 2, 3, and 4 that reference "the track centerline" are based on the assumption that private rail operations generally use track that is standard gauge width (4 feet 8 1/2 inches).

Table 2 - Minimum Side Clearance for Platforms

Illustration 2 - Minimum Side Clearances for Platforms

EXEMPTION:	Except for handrail and water barrel clearances, the clearance requirements in Table 3 do not apply to bridge decks where railroad employees couple or uncouple cars on a switching lead unless the department approves them.

Note:	The requirements for filing a variance are located in the Safety and health core rules and chapter 296-900 WAC, Administrative rules.

Table 3 - Minimum Side Clearances for Bridges, Tunnels and Related Structures

Illustration 3 - Minimum Side Clearances for Bridges, Tunnels and Related structures

Illustration 3A - Minimum Side Clearance for Certain Structures in or on the Lower Sections of Bridges and Tunnels

Note:	1. The department must approve all minimum clearances for car pulling units and related structures.
	2. The requirements for filing a variance are located in the Safety and health core rules and chapter 296-900 WAC, Administrative rules.

Table 4 - Other Minimum Side

Clearance Requirements*

*	Table 4 does not have an accompanying illustration.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 15-24-102, § 296-860-20050, filed 12/1/15, effective 1/5/16; WSR 07-03-163, § 296-860-20050, filed 1/24/07, effective 4/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-17-106, § 296-860-20050, filed 8/21/02, effective 10/1/02.]

RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 15-24-102, § 296-860-20050, filed 12/1/15, effective 1/5/16; WSR 07-03-163, § 296-860-20050, filed 1/24/07, effective 4/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-17-106, § 296-860-20050, filed 8/21/02, effective 10/1/02.

Rules

296-900,296-900,