proposed201.doc

IDAPA 31
TITLE 71
CHAPTER O1

31.71.01 – RAILROAD CLEARANCE RULES

RULES 201 THROUGH 300 - OVERHEAD CLEARANCES

201. OVERHEAD CLEARANCE IN GENERAL (Rule 201).
The allowable clearances are: (7-1-93)

01. Begun, Installed or Constructed After April 1, 1955. For structures, operating appurtenances, pole lines, service facilities and track arrangements begun, installed or constructed after April 1, 1955, and before September 1, 1980 twenty-two feet six inches (22’6"). (7-1-93)

02. Begun, Installed or Constructed After September 1, 1980. For structures, operating appurtenances, pole lines, service facilities and track arrangements begun, installed or constructed after September 1, 1980 twenty-three feet six inches (23’6") the vertical clearance required by the owner of the railroad tracks or 22 feet six inches (22'6"), whichever is greater.
(7-1-93) (________)

03. Structures on Main Lines. For structures on main lines identified by railroad for possible electrification: (7-1-93)

a. At twenty-five (25) kilovolts twenty-four feet three inches (24’3"); or (7-1-93)

b. At fifty (50) kilovolts twenty-six (26’) feet. (7-1-93)