# 49 C.F.R. § 229.43 (2026): Exhaust and battery gases

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P229_S229_43

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 229.43 (2026)
- **Heading:** Exhaust and battery gases
- **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 229: RAILROAD LOCOMOTIVE SAFETY STANDARDS / Subpart C: Safety Requirements / § 229.43: § 229.43   Exhaust and battery gases.

## Text

(a) Products of combustion shall be released entirely outside the cab and other compartments. Exhaust stacks shall be of sufficient height or other means provided to prevent entry of products of combustion into the cab or other compartments under usual operating conditions.
(b) Battery containers shall be vented and batteries kept from gassing excessively.

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