{"data":{"id":"us/49-cfr-212.207","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"49 CFR 212.207","heading":"Signal and train control (S\u0026TC) inspector.","body":"(a) The S\u0026TC inspector is required, at a minimum, to be able to conduct independent inspections of all types of signal and train control systems for the purpose of determining compliance with the Rules, Standards, and Instructions for Railroad Signal Systems (49 CFR part 236), to make reports of those inspections, and to recommend enforcement actions when appropriate.\n(b) The S\u0026TC inspector is required, at a minimum, to have at least four years of recent experience in signal construction or maintenance. A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related technical specialization may be substituted for two of the four years of this experience requirement and successful completion of the apprentice training program may be substituted for the four years of this requirement.\n(c) The S\u0026TC inspector shall demonstrate the following specific qualifications:\n(1) A comprehensive knowledge of S\u0026TC systems, maintenance practices, test and inspection techniques;\n(2) The ability to understand and detect deviations from:\n(i) S\u0026TC maintenance standards accepted in the industry; and\n(ii) The Rules, Standards and Instructions for Railroad Signal Systems (49 CFR part 236).\n(3) The ability to examine plans and records, to make inspections of S\u0026TC systems and to determine adequacy of stopping distances from prescribed speeds;\n(4) Knowledge of operating practices and signal systems sufficient to understand the safety significance of deviations and combination of deviations; and\n(5) Specialized knowledge of the requirements of the Rules, Standards and Instructions for Railroad Signal Systems, including the remedial action required to bring S\u0026TC systems into compliance with the standards.","path":["Title 49—Transportation","Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation","CHAPTER II—FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","PART 212—STATE SAFETY PARTICIPATION REGULATIONS","Subpart C—State Inspection Personnel"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-49.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:26:34Z","sha256":"dd84379bbeab4e1193c0ca5c69af9a79d46c913a290ecd612277a76c6076319c","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/49-cfr-212.205","next":"us/49-cfr-212.209"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}