# 49 C.F.R. § 228.301 (2026): Purpose and scope

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P228_S228_301

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 228.301 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose and scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 49 CFR: Transportation / Chapter II: FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / Part 228: PASSENGER TRAIN EMPLOYEE HOURS OF SERVICE › RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING › SLEEPING QUARTERS / Subpart E: Safety and Health Requirements for Camp Cars Provided by Railroads as Sleeping Quarters / § 228.301: § 228.301   Purpose and scope.

## Text

The purpose of this subpart is to prescribe standards for the design, operation, and maintenance of camp cars that a railroad uses as sleeping quarters for its employees or MOW workers or both so as to protect the safety and health of those employees and MOW workers and give them an opportunity for rest free from the interruptions caused by noise under the control of the railroad, and provide indoor toilet facilities, potable water, and other features to protect the health and safety of the employees and MOW workers.

## Nearby sections

- [49 C.F.R. § 228.301 (2026) § 228.301   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P228_S228_301.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 228.303 (2026) § 228.303   Application and responsibility for compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P228_S228_303.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 228.305 (2026) § 228.305   Compliance date.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P228_S228_305.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 228.307 (2026) § 228.307   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P228_S228_307.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 228.309 (2026) § 228.309   Structure, emergency egress, lighting, temperature, and noise-level standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P228_S228_309.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 228.311 (2026) § 228.311   Minimum space requirements, beds, storage, and sanitary facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P228_S228_311.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 228.313 (2026) § 228.313   Electrical system requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P228_S228_313.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 228.315 (2026) § 228.315   Vermin control.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P228_S228_315.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 228.317 (2026) § 228.317   Toilets.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P228_S228_317.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 228.319 (2026) § 228.319   Lavatories.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P228_S228_319.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 228.321 (2026) § 228.321   Showering facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P228_S228_321.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 228.323 (2026) § 228.323   Potable water.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P228_S228_323.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 228.325 (2026) § 228.325   Food service in a camp car or separate kitchen or dining facility in a camp.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P228_S228_325.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 228.327 (2026) § 228.327   Waste collection and disposal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P228_S228_327.md)

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