(2) All locomotives shall be equipped with fire extinguishers meeting the following requirements:
(a) Each locomotive shall have at least one portable fire extinguisher.
(b) Fire extinguishers may be of a foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide type.
(c) The fire extinguishers in each locomotive shall provide a minimum capacity of one and one-quarter gallons or five pounds. More than one fire extinguisher may be used to comply with the minimum capacity requirement under this paragraph.
(d) Fire extinguishers shall be placed in readily accessible locations.
(e) Fire extinguishers shall be maintained in working order.
(3) A railroad may apply for a temporary exemption from the provisions of subsection (2) of this section. The Department of Transportation will consider the application of the railroad for a temporary exemption when accompanied by a full statement of the conditions existing and the reasons for the exemption. Any exemption so granted will be limited to a stated period of time. [Formerly 761.315; 2021 c.630 ยง27]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation
Section 824.010 - Annual fees payable by railroads; audit.
Section 824.014 - Railroad Fund; sources; use.
Section 824.016 - State Rail Rehabilitation Fund; use.
Section 824.018 - Grade Crossing Protection Account; use; limits.
Section 824.019 - Grade Crossing Safety Improvement Fund.
Section 824.020 - Definitions for ORS 824.020 to 824.042.
Section 824.026 - Railway inspectors required; powers and duties.
Section 824.030 - Annual report to department; penalty.
Section 824.040 - Government acquisition of lines; permitted actions.
Section 824.052 - Track clearances.
Section 824.056 - Walkway standards; rules; variances.
Section 824.058 - Track improvement and rehabilitation program.
Section 824.062 - Equipment required on track motor cars.
Section 824.064 - Self-propelled vehicles used in yards or terminals.
Section 824.066 - Helper unit operation restrictions.
Section 824.068 - Water quality standards for locomotives.
Section 824.082 - Notice of movement of hazardous materials; confidentiality of notice information.
Section 824.086 - Designation of hazardous materials and notice requirements; rules.
Section 824.100 - Definitions for ORS 824.102 to 824.110.
Section 824.200 - Definitions for 824.200 to 824.256.
Section 824.204 - Authority to construct grade crossings; protective devices.
Section 824.214 - Procedure to obtain permission for crossings; rules.
Section 824.216 - Procedure to compel compliance with orders.
Section 824.222 - Authority over duration that grade crossing may be blocked; penalty.
Section 824.228 - Procedure for determining mode of track crossing of intersecting railroads.
Section 824.230 - Installation of protective devices where railroads intersect at grade.
Section 824.238 - Division of costs between railroad and public authority.
Section 824.240 - Payment when public highway involved.
Section 824.242 - Apportionment of costs for installation of protective devices.
Section 824.244 - Apportionment of costs for maintenance of protective devices.
Section 824.248 - Apportionments for crossings above or below grade.
Section 824.250 - Apportionment when federal funds available.
Section 824.252 - Procedure when disagreement as to apportionment exists.
Section 824.254 - Reimbursement procedure for railroad and public authority.
Section 824.304 - Guarding frogs, switches and guardrails.
Section 824.306 - Shelter of car repairers.
Section 824.308 - Railroads to provide first aid training for employees.
Section 824.400 - Passenger rail plan.
Section 824.410 - Quarterly report to Legislative Assembly.
Section 824.420 - Cascades Rail Corridor.
Section 824.430 - Annual report to Legislative Assembly.