{"data":{"id":"us/49-cfr-212.233","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"49 CFR 212.233","heading":"Apprentice grade crossing and trespasser inspector.","body":"(a) An apprentice grade crossing and trespasser inspector shall be enrolled in a program of training prescribed by the Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety leading to qualification as a grade crossing and trespasser inspector. The apprentice inspector may not participate in investigative and surveillance activities, except as an assistant to a qualified State or FRA inspector while accompanying that qualified inspector.\n(b) Prior to being enrolled in the program the apprentice inspector shall demonstrate:\n(1) Working basic knowledge of electricity;\n(2) The ability to use electrical test equipment in direct current and alternating current circuits; and\n(3) A basic knowledge of highway-rail grade crossing inspection and maintenance methods and procedures.","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":"111c7546ab02c5356434aa7fd4c9223c07aa503c30f7531b90f7a62748a7e91c","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/49-cfr-212.231","next":"us/49-cfr-212.235"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}