# 49 C.F.R. § 228.313 (2026): Electrical system requirements

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P228_S228_313

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 228.313 (2026)
- **Heading:** Electrical system requirements
- **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 / § 228.313: § 228.313   Electrical system requirements.

## Text

(a) All heating, cooking, ventilation, air conditioning, and water heating equipment must be installed in accordance with an industry-recognized standard. Upon request by FRA, the railroad must identify the industry-recognized standard that it utilizes and establish its compliance with that standard.
(b) All electrical systems installed, including external electrical supply connections, must be compliant with an industry-recognized standard. Upon request by FRA, the railroad must identify the industry-recognized standard that it utilizes and establish its compliance with that standard.
(c) Each occupied camp car shall be equipped with or serviced by a safe and working HVAC system.

## 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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