OAR 741-115-0030: Responsibility for Installation and Maintenance of Protective Devices

Unless otherwise ordered by the Department, or unless the parties agree otherwise, the party responsible for the installation and maintenance of protective devices at a grade crossing is as set forth in Table 2. At grade crossings with interconnected vehicle traffic signals, the responsibilities are shared between the railroad and the public authority. The railroad shall install and maintain the circuitry located on the track and its connection to the outside of the railroad signal case. The railroad shall provide appropriate electrical contacts to the public authority. The railroad shall install and maintain “DO NOT STOP ON TRACKS” (R8-8) signs on Cantilevered Flashing light signals pursuant to OAR 741-110-0040(9). The public authority shall install and maintain all other signs, signals and circuitry connected to the outside of the railroad signal case to assure proper operation of the subject device. [ED. NOTE: Tables referenced are available from the agency.]