[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 36, Volume 3]

[Revised as of July 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 36CFR1192.119]



[Page 625]

 

              TITLE 36--PARKS, FORESTS, AND PUBLIC PROPERTY

 

 CHAPTER XI--ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE BOARD

 

PART 1192_AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES 

FOR TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES--Table of Contents

 

                Subpart F_Intercity Rail Cars and Systems

 

Sec. 1192.119  Lighting.



    (a) Any stepwell, or doorway with a lift, ramp or bridge plate, 

shall have, when the door is open, at least 2 footcandles of 

illumination measured on the step tread, ramp, bridge plate or lift 

platform.

    (b) The doorways of cars not operating at lighted station platforms 

shall have outside lights which, when the door is open, provide at least 

1 footcandle of illumination on the station platform surface for a 

distance of 3 feet perpendicular to all points on the bottom step tread 

edge. Such lights shall be shielded to protect the eyes of entering and 

exiting passengers.