Certification of Glazing Materials

FRA’s Safety Glazing Standards (49 CFR part 223) provides the minimum requirements for glazing materials in order to protect railroad employees and railroad passengers from injury as a result of objects striking the windows of locomotives, caboose and passenger cars. Part 223 also outlines additional requirements for emergency window exits and window safety glazing on passenger equipment. The information collected under § 223.3(c), requires marked tools for each locomotive, passenger cars, and cabooses built after 1945, used exclusively for excursion, educational, recreational, or private transportation. The tool or other instrument may be used to remove or break an emergency window if the tool or other instrument is clearly marked, and legible and understandable instructions are provided for its use. This collection of information is mandatory, collected as needed, and it involves both reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

The latest form for Certification of Glazing Materials expires 2029-04-30 and can be found here.