# 49 CFR § 215.11: Designated inspectors

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-215.11

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 215.11
- **Heading:** Designated inspectors
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 49—Transportation > Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation > CHAPTER II—FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > PART 215—RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS > Subpart A—General

## Text

(a) Each railroad that operates railroad freight cars to which this part applies shall designate persons qualified to inspect railroad freight cars for compliance with this part and to make the determinations required by § 215.9 of this part.
(b) Each person designated under this section shall have demonstrated to the railroad a knowledge and ability to inspect railroad freight cars for compliance with the requirements of this part and to make the determinations required by § 215.9 of this part.
(c) With respect to designations under this section, each railroad shall maintain written records of:
(1) Each designation in effect; and
(2) The basis for each designation.
[45 FR 26710, Apr. 21, 1980]

## Nearby sections

- [49 CFR § 215.1 § 215.1 Scope of part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-215.1.md)
- [49 CFR § 215.3 § 215.3 Application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-215.3.md)
- [49 CFR § 215.5 § 215.5 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-215.5.md)
- [49 CFR § 215.7 § 215.7 Prohibited acts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-215.7.md)
- [49 CFR § 215.9 § 215.9 Movement of defective cars for repair.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-215.9.md)
- [49 CFR § 215.11 § 215.11 Designated inspectors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-215.11.md)
- [49 CFR § 215.13 § 215.13 Pre-departure inspection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-215.13.md)
- [49 CFR § 215.15 § 215.15 Periodic inspection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-215.15.md)
- [49 CFR § 215.101 § 215.101 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-215.101.md)
- [49 CFR § 215.201 § 215.201 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-215.201.md)
- [49 CFR § 215.203 § 215.203 Restricted cars.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-215.203.md)
- [49 CFR § 215.301 § 215.301 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-215.301.md)
- [49 CFR § 215.303 § 215.303 Stenciling of restricted cars.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-215.303.md)
- [49 CFR § 215.305 § 215.305 Stenciling of maintenance-of-way equipment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-215.305.md)

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