OAR 741-300-0060: Authorization for Impaired Clearances

If written notice has been given to the Department and the written consent of the railroad has been obtained, the minimum clearance rules do not apply: (1) For such tracks, buildings, facilities, structures, or rolling equipment operated exclusively for the loading and unloading of logs, and signs conforming to OAR 741-330-0010(1) are installed; (2) For wood chip loading and other loading facilities which, when operated, impair minimum overhead clearance, provided such facilities are retracted to minimum clearance when not in operation and signs conforming to OAR 741-330-0010(1) are installed; (3) For retractable platforms which, when operated, impair minimum side clearance, provided such platforms are retracted to minimum clearance when not in operation; or (4) For dumping devices for offloading the contents of cars, provided prior notice of the installation of such devices is given to the Department and provided signs conforming to OAR 741-330-0010 (as appropriate) are installed.