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SECTION 1500.10 SCOPE
Section 1500.10 Scope
a) This Part prescribes minimum track centers, and minimum
horizontal and vertical clearances applicable to tracks, structures, fixtures,
and other appurtenances of "railroads." The term "railroad'
means track and associated structures, including bridges, tunnels, switches,
spurs, terminals and other facilities, and equipment, including engines,
freight cars, passenger cars, cabooses, and other equipment, used in the
transportation of property or passengers by rail [625 ILCS 5/18c-1104(31)].
b) This Part applies to all new construction and to the
reconstruction of "railroads" carried on after the date on which this
Part becomes effective.
c) Nothing herein contained prohibits any "railroad"
from constructing its tracks, bridges, buildings and other structures with
clearances greater than required by this Part. Where conditions apparently
make it impracticable to comply with this Part, a formal petition for
permission to maintain reduced clearances shall be made to the Illinois
Commerce Commission ("Commission").
d) Unless otherwise stated all horizontal distances are measured
at right angles to the vertical plane passing through the centerline of the
track.
e) Railroad-Highway Bridge Clearance refers to the vertical
clearance between the top of rail of a track and the lowest point of the
structural members that carry a highway bridge over a railroad track. For new
and reconstructed highway bridges spanning railroad tracks, clearance
requirements outlined in the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of
Way Association Manual for Railway Engineering (2004 Edition) ("AREMA
Manual") shall be followed when determining vertical clearance.
(Source: Amended at 29 Ill.
Reg. 20360, effective December 15, 2005)
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SECTION 1500.15 INCORPORATIONS BY REFERENCE
Section 1500.15 Incorporations by Reference
The following standards of private and professional
organizations are referenced in this Part:
a) Manual for Railway
Engineering, 2004 Edition, published by:
American
Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association
8201 Corporate Drive, Suite
1125
Landover MD 20785
(301)459-3200
b) National Electric
Safety Code, 2002 Edition, published by:
Institute of Electric
and Electronics Engineers
Corporate Office
3 Park Avenue, 17th Floor
New York NY 10016-5997
(217)419-7900
c) No
incorporation by reference in this Part includes any later amendment or edition
beyond the date stated.
(Source: Added at 29 Ill.
Reg. 20360, effective December 15, 2005)
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SECTION 1500.20 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 1500.20 General
Requirements
a) Compensation for Curvature. The horizontal clearances
prescribed in this Section are for tangent tracks. For curved tracks, clearance
requirements outlined in the AREMA Manual shall be maintained.
b) Compensation for Superelevation. The vertical and horizontal
clearances herein prescribed are for tracks where the tops of the rails are at
the same level. Where one rail is elevated above the other, compensation shall
be made so that clearance requirements outlined in the AREMA Manual shall be
maintained, the vertical clearances being taken from the top of the higher rail
and the horizontal clearances being measured from the closest point in a line
passing through the center line of the track and perpendicular to the face of
the ties in the track.
c) Warning Signs Required. At all overhead freight loading
platforms, awnings, canopies, coal chutes, ore tipples, entrances to
warehouses, shop buildings and similar structures, where the vertical clearance
is less than 21½ feet, and at all high freight-loading platforms where the
horizontal clearance is less than 8 feet, warning signs shall be erected as a
caution to employees.
d) Location and Lettering of Warning Signs. Warning signs for
use at places having reduced clearances shall be of suitable size and placed in
conspicuous positions with black letters upon a white background. At the top
of the sign shall be placed the word "WARNING" with the letters not
less than 3 inches in height. All other letters upon the sign shall be not
less than 1½ inches in height. Unless other words may more appropriately
convey proper warning, remaining words on sign shall be "No clearance for
a person on the side (or top) of car." The foregoing words will require a
sign 15 inches by 20 inches in size.
e) Printed Rules. In all cases where clearances require warning
signs as provided in subsection (c), a printed rule shall be issued by the
railroad company prohibiting its employees from occupying the tops or sides (as
the case may require) of cars while in motion.
(Source: Amended at 29 Ill.
Reg. 20360, effective December 15, 2005)
SUBPART B: STEAM RAILROADS: TRACK CENTERS
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SECTION 1500.110 MAIN TRACKS
Section 1500.110 Main Tracks
The distance from the center
line of any main track to the center line of an adjacent main track, both used
exclusively for passenger service, shall be not less than thirteen (13) feet;
while freight cars are handled on either or both tracks, the distance between
the center lines of such tracks shall not be less than thirteen (13) feet six
(6) inches.
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SECTION 1500.120 TRACKS ADJACENT TO MAIN TRACKS
Section 1500.120 Tracks
Adjacent to Main Tracks
a) Except as to ladder tracks, the distance from the centerline
of any main track to the centerline of any adjacent subsidiary track shall be
not less than 15 feet.
b) The distance from the centerline of any main track to the centerline
of any adjacent ladder track in which switches are operated mechanically shall
be not less than 15 feet; in ladder tracks where switches are not operated
mechanically, 17 feet.
(Source: Amended at 29 Ill.
Reg. 20360, effective December 15, 2005)
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SECTION 1500.130 SUBSIDIARY PASSENGER TRACKS
Section 1500.130 Subsidiary
Passenger Tracks
a) Except as to ladder tracks the distance between the centerline
of any two subsidiary passenger tracks shall be not less than 13 feet.
b) Any pair of subsidiary tracks used solely for passenger
service may have centers less than 13 feet provided the centerline of any
track, adjacent to either side of such pair of tracks is located not less than
13 feet from the side of the track.
(Source: Amended at 29 Ill.
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SECTION 1500.140 SUBSIDIARY FREIGHT TRACKS
Section 1500.140 Subsidiary
Freight Tracks
a) Except as to ladder tracks the distance between the centerlines
of any two subsidiary freight tracks shall be not less than 13½ feet.
b) Team Tracks. Any two adjacent tracks, commonly known as a
pair of team tracks, with a driveway on one side thereof, may have track
centers less than 13½ feet. If a third track is constructed adjacent to such
pair of tracks its track center must be not less than 13½ feet from the centerline
of the nearest track.
c) Track System with High Platform Adjacent Thereto. Any system
of three or more tracks at freight houses, warehouses, wharves, or similar
structures, used exclusively for handling freight to or from high platforms
located on one or both sides thereof may have its track centers less than 13½
feet, provided that at least two tracks in any such system shall have centers
not less than this distance. Where such system is composed of two tracks only,
their centerlines shall not be less than 13½ feet.
(Source: Amended at 29 Ill.
Reg. 20360, effective December 15, 2005)
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SECTION 1500.150 LADDER TRACKS
Section 1500.150 Ladder
Tracks
a) The distance from the center line of any subsidiary track to
the centerline of any adjacent ladder track where the switches are operated
mechanically, shall not be less than 15 feet; where the switches are not
operated mechanically, not less than 17 feet.
b) The distance between the centerlines of two adjacent parallel
ladder tracks where the switches in both are operated mechanically, shall be
not less than 17 feet; where the switches in either or both are not operated
mechanically, not less than 19 feet.
(Source: Amended at 29 Ill.
Reg. 20360, effective December 15, 2005)
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SECTION 1500.160 BRIDGES
Section 1500.160 Bridges
a) Railroad Bridges Supporting Main Tracks or Subsidiary Freight
Tracks. The clearances of all railroad bridges supporting main tracks or
subsidiary freight tracks shall be as follows: Beginning at a point in the centerline
of track 21¼ feet above the top of rail; thence horizontally 4 feet 2 inches;
thence downward at an angle to a point 15 feet above the top of rail and 8 feet
laterally distant from the centerline of track; thence downward to a point 4
feet above the top of rail and 8 feet laterally distant from the centerline of
track; thence downward on an angle to a point level with the base of rail and 5
feet laterally distant from the centerline of track.
b) Railroad Bridges Spanning Main Tracks or Subsidiary Freight
Tracks. The clearances of all railroad bridges spanning main tracks or
subsidiary freight tracks shall be as follows: Beginning at a point in the centerline
of track 21½ feet above the top of rail the vertical clearance line shall
extend thence horizontally each way to points 8 feet from the centerline of
track, from which points the horizontal clearance lines shall extend vertically
downward to points level with the base of rail.
c) Highway Bridges Spanning Railroad Tracks. A vertical
clearance of not less than 23 feet above the top of rail shall be provided for
all new and reconstructed highway bridges constructed over a railroad track.
Beginning at a point in the centerline of track 23 feet above the top of rail
the vertical clearance line shall extend thence horizontally each way to points
9 feet from the centerline of track, from which points the horizontal clearance
lines shall extend vertically downward to points level with the base of rail.
For purposes of this subsection, reconstruction includes pier and/or pier cap
replacement, girder removal and/or replacement, and/or widening of existing
piers, pier caps or decks. All other work shall be considered as
rehabilitation, in which case the existing clearance or a minimum of 21½ feet vertical
clearance (whichever is greater) must be attained.
d) The Commission may, by order, permit a lesser clearance if it
determines that the 23 foot clearance standard cannot be justified based on
engineering, operational, and economic conditions. A recommendation for a
lesser clearance may be submitted to the Commission, followed by an evidentiary
hearing of all the parties involved before an Administrative Law Judge.
(Source: Amended at 29 Ill.
Reg. 20360, effective December 15, 2005)
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SECTION 1500.170 BUILDINGS AND MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES
Section 1500.170 Buildings
and Miscellaneous Structures
a) Structures Adjacent to Main Tracks. Except as otherwise
specified the clearances between main tracks and buildings or other structures
adjacent thereto shall be as follows: Beginning at a point in the centerline
of track 21½ feet above the top of rail the vertical clearance line shall
extend thence horizontally each way to points 8 feet from the centerline of
track, from which points the horizontal clearance lines shall extend vertically
downward to points level with the base of rail.
b) Structures Adjacent to Subsidiary Passenger Tracks. Except as
otherwise specified, the clearances between subsidiary passenger tracks and
buildings or other structures adjacent thereto shall be as follows:
1) Tracks outside of buildings: Beginning at a point in the centerline
of track 21½ feet above top of rail, the vertical clearance line shall extend
thence horizontally each way to points 7½ feet from the centerline of track,
from which points the horizontal clearance lines shall extend vertically
downward to points level with the base of the rail.
2) Tracks entering buildings: Beginning at a point in the centerline
of track at such a height as will be most practicable for the height of cars
handled on such tracks, the vertical clearance line shall extend thence horizontally
each way to points 7 feet from the centerline of track from which points the
horizontal clearance lines shall extend vertically downward to points level
with the base of rail.
c) Structures Adjacent to Subsidiary Freight Tracks. Except as otherwise
specified the clearances between subsidiary freight tracks and buildings or
other structures adjacent thereto shall be as follows:
1) Tracks outside of buildings: Beginning at a point in the centerline
of track 21½ feet above the top of rail the vertical clearance line shall
extend thence horizontally each way to points 8 feet from the centerline of
track, from which points the horizontal clearance lines shall extend vertically
downward to points level with the base of rail.
2) Tracks entering buildings such as warehouses, freight houses,
coal chutes, elevators and similar structures: Beginning at a point in the centerline
of track at such a height as will be most practicable for cars handled on such
tracks, the vertical clearance line shall extend thence horizontally each way
to points 7 feet from the centerline of track, from which points the horizontal
clearance lines shall extend vertically downward to points level with the base
of rail.
d) Engine Houses. The clearances at the entrances of new engine
houses when the engine house doors are open shall be as follows: Beginning at
a point in the centerline of track at such a height as will be most practicable
for the height of engines using the engine house, the vertical clearance line
so established shall extend horizontally each way until it intersects the
horizontal clearance lines established 6¾ feet laterally distant from the centerline
of track, from which points the horizontal clearance lines shall extend
vertically downward to points level with the base of rail.
e) Coal Tipples, Ore Tipples, Stone Crusher, etc. The clearances
of all subsidiary tracks passing through or underneath coal tipples, ore
tipples, stone crushers or similar overhead structures shall be as follows:
Beginning at a point in the centerline of track at such height as will be most
practicable for the height of equipment handled on such tracks, the vertical
clearance line shall extend thence horizontally each way to points 8 feet from
the centerline of track, from which points the horizontal clearance lines shall
extend vertically downward to points level with the base of rail.
(Source: Amended at 29 Ill.
Reg. 20360, effective December 15, 2005)
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SECTION 1500.180 AWNINGS AND CANOPIES
Section 1500.180 Awnings and
Canopies
a) Awnings and Canopies at Main Tracks. Awnings and canopies
spanning main tracks or supported at the sides of main tracks shall have
clearances as follows: Beginning at a point in the centerline of track 21½
feet above the top of rail; the vertical clearance line shall extend thence
horizontally each way to points 8 feet from the centerline of track; from which
points the horizontal clearance lines shall extend vertically downward to
points level with the base of rail.
b) Awnings and Canopies at Subsidiary Passenger Tracks. Awnings
and canopies spanning subsidiary passenger tracks or supported at the sides of
such tracks shall have clearances as follows: Beginning at a point in the centerline
of track at such a height above the top of rail as will be most practicable for
the height of cars handled on such tracks, the vertical clearance line shall
extend thence horizontally each way to points 7½ feet from the centerline of
track, from which points the horizontal clearance line shall extend vertically
downward to points level with the base of rail.
c) Awnings and Canopies at Subsidiary Freight Tracks.
1) Except as otherwise specified, awnings and canopies spanning
subsidiary freight tracks or supported at the sides of such tracks shall have
clearances as follows: Beginning at a point in the centerline of track 21½
feet above the top of rail; thence horizontally 4 feet to a point; thence
diagonally to a point 15 feet above the top of rail and 8 feet laterally
distant from the centerline of track; thence vertically downward to a point
level with the base of rail.
2) Awnings and canopies at freight houses and freight loading
platforms may be constructed with vertical clearances of not less than 15 feet
provided the edges of such awnings or canopies do not extend closer than 5½
feet to the centerline of track.
(Source: Amended at 29 Ill.
Reg. 20360, effective December 15, 2005)
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SECTION 1500.190 OVERHEAD LOADING PLATFORMS
Section 1500.190 Overhead
Loading Platforms
All tracks (except main,
passing, ladder, or other open throughfare tracks) spanned by overhead
platforms used for icing or other loading purposes, may have vertical
clearances less than twenty-one (21) feet six (6) inches provided such
platforms or structures are so constructed as to open upward or outward by
means of counterweights or other devices and thus provide clearances required
by Section 1500.170(b) and (c) at times when cars are being handled over the
tracks served by such platforms.
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SECTION 1500.200 HIGH FREIGHT PLATFORMS
Section 1500.200 High
Freight Platforms
The distance from the centerlines
of subsidiary tracks to the faces or edges of high platforms from which freight
is handled to or from cars shall not exceed 6 feet 2 inches. The minimum
horizontal clearance in the area above the floor of such platforms shall be 28
inches greater than the distance from the centerline of the subsidiary track to
the face or edge of the platform. This Section shall not apply when the faces
or edges of the platforms have horizontal clearances of 8 feet or more from the
centerlines of the tracks.
(Source: Amended at 29 Ill.
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SECTION 1500.210 HIGH PASSENGER PLATFORMS
Section 1500.210 High
Passenger Platforms
Platforms approximately level
with passenger car floors may be constructed and maintained with faces less
than 8 feet from the centerline of a subsidiary track used solely for passenger
service, provided the coaches served by such platforms are equipped with
platform gates which are kept closed while the train is in motion.
(Source: Amended at 29 Ill.
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SECTION 1500.220 LOW PASSENGER PLATFORMS
Section 1500.220 Low
Passenger Platforms
Passenger platforms not higher
than 8 inches above the top of rail may be constructed and maintained with
faces not less than 5 feet 1 inch from the centerline of an adjacent track.
Passenger platforms less than 4 inches above the top of rail may be constructed
and maintained with faces not less than 4½ feet from the centerline of an
adjacent track.
(Source: Amended at 29 Ill.
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SECTION 1500.230 SWITCH STANDS
Section 1500.230 Switch
Stands
a) Main Tracks. Main track switch stands exceeding 2 feet 10
inches in height and not exceeding 4 feet in height shall have horizontal
clearances of not less than 8 feet from the centerline of an adjacent track to
the nearest part of the switch stand above the base of rail; and not less than
8 feet 3 inches when the switch stand exceeds 4 feet in height.
b) Subsidiary Tracks. Subsidiary track switch stands exceeding 2
feet 10 inches in height and not exceeding 4 feet in height shall be not less
than 7½ feet from the centerline of an adjacent track to the nearest part of
the switch stand above the base of rail; and not less than 8 feet when the
switch stand exceeds 4 feet in height.
(Source: Amended at 29 Ill.
Reg. 20360, effective December 15, 2005)
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SECTION 1500.240 LOW SWITCH STAND DWARF SIGNALS, SIGNAL APPARATUS, ETC.
Section 1500.240 Low Switch
Stand Dwarf Signals, Signal Apparatus, etc.
Switch stands not exceeding two
(2) feet ten (10) inches in height, dwarf interlocking signals not exceeding
two (2) feet eight (8) inches in height, interlocking switch machines, pipe
lines and other signaling apparatus, the third rail and its supports for the
electric operation of trains, and guard rails of all kinds may be installed and
maintained between or adjacent to tracks regardless of the clearance line
hereinbefore specified.
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SECTION 1500.250 PEN STOCKS AND WATER TANKS (REPEALED)
Section 1500.250 Pen Stocks
and Water Tanks (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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SECTION 1500.260 SEMAPHORE SIGNALS
Section 1500.260 Semaphore
Signals
The distance from the nearest
part above the top of rail of a semaphore signal post, other than a dwarf
signal, to the centerline of an adjacent main track, shall be not less than 8½
feet. For subsidiary tracks, this distance shall be not less than 8 feet.
(Source: Amended at 29 Ill.
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SECTION 1500.270 POLES, POSTS AND SIGNS
Section 1500.270 Poles,
Posts and Signs
The face of all telegraph,
telephone, or other poles, whistle posts, mile posts, posts for signal bridges,
whipcords, crossing gates, highway crossing bells, and all other signs, signals
or devices not otherwise provided for in this Part, shall be not less than 9
feet from the centerline of adjacent tracks. No part of any sign or
appurtenance attached to such poles or posts shall be less than 8 feet from the
centerline of an adjacent track, between the top of rail and a point 15 feet
above.
(Source: Amended at 29 Ill.
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SECTION 1500.280 FENCES
Section 1500.280 Fences
To prevent persons from crossing
railroad tracks at unauthorized places in the immediate vicinity of passenger
stations, fences not more than four (4) feet six (6) inches above the top of
rail may be maintained between tracks.
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SECTION 1500.290 MAIL CRANES (REPEALED)
Section 1500.290 Mail Cranes
(Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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SECTION 1500.300 BUILDING MATERIALS OR SUPPLIES
Section 1500.300 Building
Materials or Supplies
No building materials or
supplies of any kind except ballast or ties intended for immediate use shall be
piled nearer to any main track or passing track than 9 feet from the centerline
thereof; or nearer to any other track than 8½ feet from the centerline thereof.
(Source: Amended at 29 Ill.
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SECTION 1500.310 OVERHEAD WIRE CROSSINGS
Section 1500.310 Overhead
Wire Crossings
The vertical clearances of all
electric or other wires crossing over railroad tracks shall conform to the
requirements of 83 Ill. Adm. Code 305 of this Commission and amendments thereto
as may be in force and adopted by this Commission. The requirements of 83 Ill.
Adm. Code 305 that address vertical clearances of all electric or other wires
crossing over railroad tracks are outlined in the following portions of the
National Electric Safety Code (2002 Edition) published by the Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers:
a) Section 2
(Definitions of Special Terms);
b) Part 2 (Sections 20-27: Safety Rules for the Installation and
Maintenance of Overhead Electric Supply and Communication Lines).
(Source: Amended at 29 Ill.
Reg. 20360, effective December 15, 2005)
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SECTION 1500.410 MAIN TRACKS (REPEALED)
Section 1500.410 Main Tracks
(Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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SECTION 1500.420 TRACKS ADJACENT TO MAIN TRACKS (REPEALED)
Section 1500.420 Tracks
Adjacent to Main Tracks (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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FIXTURES AND OTHER APPURTENANCES OF RAILROADS
SECTION 1500.430 SUBSIDIARY PASSENGER TRACKS (REPEALED)
Section 1500.430 Subsidiary
Passenger Tracks (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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SECTION 1500.440 SUBSIDIARY FREIGHT TRACKS (REPEALED)
Section 1500.440 Subsidiary
Freight Tracks (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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SECTION 1500.450 LADDER TRACKS (REPEALED)
Section 1500.450 Ladder
Tracks (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
SUBPART E: ELECTRIC INTERURBAN RAILROADS: STRUCTURAL CLEARANCES
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SECTION 1500.460 BRIDGES (REPEALED)
Section 1500.460 Bridges
(Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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SECTION 1500.470 BUILDINGS AND MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES (REPEALED)
Section 1500.470 Buildings
and Miscellaneous Structures (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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SECTION 1500.480 AWNINGS AND CANOPIES (REPEALED)
Section 1500.480 Awnings and
Canopies (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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SECTION 1500.490 OVERHEAD LOADING PLATFORMS (REPEALED)
Section 1500.490 Overhead
Loading Platforms (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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SECTION 1500.500 HIGH FREIGHT PLATFORMS (REPEALED)
Section 1500.500 High
Freight Platforms (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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SECTION 1500.510 HIGH PASSENGER PLATFORMS (REPEALED)
Section 1500.510 High
Passenger Platforms (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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SECTION 1500.520 LOW PASSENGER PLATFORMS (REPEALED)
Section 1500.520 Low Passenger Platforms (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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SECTION 1500.530 SWITCH STANDS (REPEALED)
Section 1500.530 Switch Stands (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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SECTION 1500.540 LOW SWITCH STANDS, DWARF SIGNALS, SIGNAL APPARATUS, ETC. (REPEALED)
Section 1500.540 Low Switch
Stands, Dwarf Signals, Signal Apparatus, etc. (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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SECTION 1500.550 PEN STOCKS AND WATER TANKS (REPEALED)
Section 1500.550 Pen Stocks
and Water Tanks (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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SECTION 1500.560 SEMAPHORE SIGNALS (REPEALED)
Section 1500.560 Semaphore
Signals (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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SECTION 1500.570 POLES, POSTS AND SIGNS (REPEALED)
Section 1500.570 Poles,
Posts and Signs (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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SECTION 1500.580 FENCES (REPEALED)
Section 1500.580 Fences
(Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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SECTION 1500.590 MAIL CRANES (REPEALED)
Section 1500.590 Mail Cranes
(Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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SECTION 1500.600 BUILDING MATERIALS OR SUPPLIES (REPEALED)
Section 1500.600 Building
Materials or Supplies (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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SECTION 1500.610 OVERHEAD WIRE CROSSINGS (REPEALED)
Section 1500.610 Overhead
Wire Crossings (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
SUBPART F: STREET RAILROADS
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SECTION 1500.700 GENERAL (REPEALED)
Section 1500.700 General
(Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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SECTION 1500.710 TRACK CENTERS (REPEALED)
Section 1500.710 Track
Centers (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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SECTION 1500.720 BRIDGES (REPEALED)
Section 1500.720 Bridges
(Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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SECTION 1500.730 BUILDINGS AND MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES (REPEALED)
Section 1500.730 Buildings
and Miscellaneous Structures (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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SECTION 1500.740 POLES (REPEALED)
Section 1500.740 Poles
(Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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SECTION 1500.750 SWITCH STANDS, SIGNAL APPARATUS, ETC. (REPEALED)
Section 1500.750 Switch
Stands, Signal Apparatus, etc. (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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SECTION 1500.760 BUILDING MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES (REPEALED)
Section 1500.760 Building
Materials and Supplies (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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FIXTURES AND OTHER APPURTENANCES OF RAILROADS
SECTION 1500.770 OVERHEAD WIRE CROSSINGS (REPEALED)
Section 1500.770 Overhead
Wire Crossings (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
SUBPART G: CLEARANCE PROCEDURE
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SECTION 1500.810 AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE
Section 1500.810
Authorization to Construct and Operate
a) When Permission for Construction is Not Necessary. Except
such as may be required by law or by any order of this Commission, permission
will not be necessary for any railroad to construct any tracks or other
appurtenances or to operate on such tracks provided the track centers and
clearances alongside such tracks or other appurtenances conform to this Part.
b) When Permission for Construction is Necessary. Application
shall be made to this Commission for permission to construct and maintain such
tracks or other appurtenances, or to operate on such tracks, where track
centers and clearances will not or do not conform to this Part. The
application for such permission shall be submitted by the railroad company
involved, or jointly by the railroad company and the owner of the property when
the track or appurtenances are upon private property. Each application must be
accompanied by a plan showing the location of the proposed track or other
appurtenance and the clearances that it is desired to maintain.
c) The Commission shall consider the following in determining
whether a variation shall be permitted:
1) The impact, if any, on the safety of railroad employees;
2) The expense to the carrier or others, if the variation is not
granted; and
3) Experience with similar variations at other locations.
Similar variations would be situations involving like reduced clearances and
like railroad operations. Lack of any problems would indicate acceptable
experience.
(Source: Amended at 29 Ill.
Reg. 20360, effective December 15, 2005)
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SECTION 1500.820 FORM OF APPLICATION (REPEALED)
Section 1500.820 Form of
Application (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 29 Ill.
Reg. 20360, effective December 15, 2005)
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SECTION 1500.830 APPROVAL OF APPLICATION (REPEALED)
Section 1500.830 Approval of
Application (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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SECTION 1500.840 HEARINGS (REPEALED)
Section 1500.840 Hearings
(Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 16489, effective October 1, 1987)
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