(1) Each
open top car containing lading of a height exceeding fifteen (15) feet six (6)
inches above top of rail, or which extends laterally more than five (5) feet
five (5) inches from the centerline of the car, the movement of which is hereby
authorized, shall be marked, stenciled or placarded, and such markings
maintained in a legible condition to read:
| "THIS CAR |
|
"THIS CAR |
| EXCESS |
OR |
EXCESS |
| HEIGHT" |
|
WIDTH" |
The words "EXCESS HEIGHT" or "EXCESS WIDTH" to occupy the
greater portion of a space 7" x 10" enclosed within a 3/4" solid border.
Letters and border to be of contrasting colors. All such required markings and
placarding shall be placed on the side adjacent to the ladder or handholds near
the floor line of the car at each of the four corners where practicable, and in
addition one each of such signs shall be placed on each side of the load in a
conspicuous position.
(2)
The movement of open top cars containing lading which extends laterally in
excess of five (5) feet five (5) inches is hereby authorized only if the lading
is of such a nature that it cannot practically be reduced in
dimensions.
(3) The movement of all
open top cars having lading in excess of fifteen (15) feet six (6) inches in
height, or which extends laterally in excess of five (5) feet five and one half
(51/2) inches from centerline of car will be authorized by written notice
stating the total number of such cars, and advising that no member of the train
crew is required to ride on top of such high car or the side of any such wide
car.
(4) A written notice shall be
delivered to every train containing any car, the lading of which extends
laterally in excess of 5'51/2" from the centerline of the car or in excess
of 15'6" in height above top of rails, informing the crew of the train that the
train includes such car or cars, stating the total number thereof and advising
that no member of the train crew is required to ride on the side of any such
wide car or top of any such high car.
(5) Yard Supervisors shall be given
notification sufficiently in advance of the arrival of such wide loads as
described in (3) as to enable them to take necessary precautions to safeguard
employees in yard.
(6) Open top
cars containing lading having an overall height in excess of fifteen (15) feet
six (6) inches above top of rail, if otherwise in compliance with these
requirements, and the nature of which precludes the possibility of employees
passing over the cars, are exempt from the provisions of (3), (4), and (5), but
written notice must be given to all members of train crew informing them of the
presence of such loads.
(7)
Exemptions. The common carrier railroads are hereby authorized to move excess
height loads and width loads, as described in (1) over roads or portions
thereof, without complying with the provisions of (1), provided that clearances
equivalent to the minimum herein prescribed for cars having a height of fifteen
(15) feet six (6) inches and width of ten (10) feet ten (10) inches are
maintained.
