---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 230.70"
title: "49"
number: "230.70"
heading: "Safe condition."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/230.70"
---

# §230.70. Safe condition.

- (a) **Pre-departure inspection.** At the beginning of each day the locomotive is used, the steam locomotive operator shall ensure that:
  - (1) The brakes on the steam locomotive and tender are in safe and suitable condition for service;
  - (2) The air compressor or compressors are in condition to provide an ample supply of air for the locomotive service intended;
  - (3) The devices for regulating all pressures are properly performing their functions;
  - (4) The brake valves work properly in all positions; and
  - (5) **The water has been drained from the air-brake system.**
- (b) **Brake pipe valve required.** Each steam locomotive shall have a brake pipe valve attached to the front of the tender, the rear of the back cab wall, or adjacent to the exit of a vestibuled cab. The words “Emergency Brake Valve” shall be clearly displayed near the valve.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107, 20702; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89.

### Source

Source: 64 FR 62865, Nov. 17, 1999, unless otherwise noted.