Ala. Code § 25-9-212: Construction, Installation, and Maintenance of Elements of Track of Haulage Roads.

(a) The roadbed, rails, joints, switches, frogs, and other elements of the track of all haulage roads shall be constructed, installed, and maintained in a manner consistent with speed and the type of haulage operations being conducted to insure safe operation.

(b) Track switches, except room and entry development switches, shall be provided with properly installed throws, bridle bars, and guard rails. Switch throws and stands, where possible, shall be placed on the clearance side.