# 92 Ill. Adm. Code 1545.170: Section 1545.170 Bunk Rooms, Camp Cars and Dormitories

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## Section

- **Citation:** 92 Ill. Adm. Code 1545.170
- **Heading:** Section 1545.170 Bunk Rooms, Camp Cars and Dormitories
- **Jurisdiction:** Illinois
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Illinois Administrative Code / Title 92 TRANSPORTATION / CHAPTER III: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION / Part 1545 THE PROVISION, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SANITATION AND SHELTER FACILITIES FOR RAIL CARRIER EMPLOYEES / Section 1545.170 Bunk Rooms, Camp Cars and Dormitories

## Text

Section 1545
Section 1545.170  Bunk Rooms,
Camp Cars and Dormitories
a)         The walls, floor and ceilings of bunk rooms, camp cars and
dormitories shall be so constructed as to provide protection from outside
weather elements and to permit their being readily cleaned, and they shall be
kept cleaned and in good repair.  Wood floors shall be raised above the ground
sufficiently to allow air space beneath them.
b)         Ventilation shall be provided by windows opening directly to
the outside air.
c)         During the period between May 1 and November 1, all outer
doors and windows shall be equipped with screens.
d)         Adequate heating, cooling and ventilation shall be provided to
maintain a temperature of at least 68°F and no greater than 78°F, or 20° below
ambient, whichever is warmer, during normal hot weather.
e)         Lighting by windows and/or acceptable artificial illumination
shall be provided.
f)         At least a 7-foot ceiling measured at the
entrance to the camp car shall be provided.
g)         Each habitable room in a camp car shall be
provided with adequate lighting.
h)         Every camp car shall be constructed in a manner
that provides protection against the weather.
i)          All steps, entry ways, passageways and
corridors providing normal entry to or between camp cars shall be constructed
of durable weather resistant material and properly maintained.  Any broken or
unsafe fixtures or components in need of repairs shall be repaired or replaced
promptly.
j)          Floors shall be of smooth and tight
construction and shall be kept in good repair.
k)         All living quarters shall be provided with
windows, the total of which shall not be less than 10 percent of the floor
area.  At least one-half of each window designed to be opened shall be so
constructed that it can be opened for purposes of ventilation.  Durable opaque
window coverings shall be provided to reduce the entrance of light during
sleeping hours
be kept in good repair.
k)         All living quarters shall be provided with
windows, the total of which shall not be less than 10 percent of the floor
area.  At least one-half of each window designed to be opened shall be so
constructed that it can be opened for purposes of ventilation.  Durable opaque
window coverings shall be provided to reduce the entrance of light during
sleeping hours.
l)          All exterior openings shall be effectively
screened with material that is equivalent to or finer than 16-mesh.  All screen
doors shall be equipped with self-closing devices.
m)        In a facility where employees cook, live and
sleep, a minimum of 90 square feet per person shall be provided.  Sanitary
facilities shall be provided for storing and preparing food.
n)         In camp cars where meals are provided, adequate
facilities to feed employees within a 60-minute period shall be provided.
o)         All heating, cooking, ventilation, air
conditioning and water heating equipment shall be installed in accordance with
applicable local regulations governing such installations.
p)         Every camp car shall be provided with equipment
capable of maintaining a temperature of at least 68
°
F and no greater than 78
°
F,
or 20
°
below ambient, whichever is warmer,
during normal hot weather.

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