Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-177. Tracks adjacent to main line or passing tracksThe center line of any track, except a main track or a passing track, parallel and adjacent to a main track or a passing track, shall be at least fifteen feet from the center l…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-178. Ladder tracksThe center line of any ladder track, constructed parallel to any other adjacent track, shall have a clearance of not less than eighteen feet from the center line of such other track, except that parallel ladde…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-179. Team, house and industry tracksThe minimum distance between the center lines of parallel team, house and industry tracks shall be not less than thirteen feet. (Effective October 3, 1979)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-18. Parking areas within the highway right of wayNo highway right of way shall be used as any part of a parking area for the benefit of the permittee except under lease with the State and subject to certain conditions. A highwa…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-180. Extension of existing tracksTracks constructed prior to May 1, 1956, may be extended without increasing distances between tracks. (Effective October 3, 1979)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-181. Articles on adjacent ground or platformNo merchandise, material or other articles shall knowingly be permitted to remain piled or assembled on the ground or on platforms adjacent to any track at a distance less than eight …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-182. Walkways between tracksThe space between tracks ordinarily used by train and yardmen and other employees as a walkway in the discharge of their duties and the space beside such tracks within eight feet, six inches of the c…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-183. Minimum clearances on relocation or reconstructionExcept as otherwise provided, where the overhead or side clearances between a track and any building, structure or facility are less than the minimum prescribed in these re…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-184. Construction, maintenance and operation material or equipmentNothing herein shall be construed as preventing the movement or distribution of material over tracks when such material is necessary in the construction or maint…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-185. Engine houses, shops and facilitiesThe clearances provided in these regulations shall not apply to engine houses, shops or engine house facilities. (Effective October 3, 1979)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-186. EmergenciesNo restricted clearance set out herein shall apply to temporary construction made necessary on any construction project or temporary emergency conditions caused by derailments, washouts or other unavoidable disa…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-19. Signs(1) Advertising signs on private property shall conform to current State administrative regulations concerning outdoor advertising signs, displays and devices adjacent to the national system of interstate and defense h…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-2. DefinitionsWhen used in these regulations, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning herein allocated: Application for Permit—a standard form of application which must be filed with the District Maintenance Mana…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-20. MailboxesIndividual mailboxes which conform to United States Postal Service Regulations may be installed without a permit; however, they shall be installed on a wood post of less than 25 square inches. If metal is used it s…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-200a. Form of petition(a) Any petition submitted pursuant to section 4-176 of the Connecticut General Statutes shall be sent to the office of the agency by mail or delivered in person during normal business hours. Such petition…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-201a. Procedure after petition filed(a) The agency may receive and consider data, facts, arguments and opinions from persons other than the petitioner. (b) If the agency deems a hearing necessary or helpful in determining any i…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-202a. Procedural rights of persons with respect to petitionsWith respect to any petition filed for a declaratory ruling, a person may request party or intervenor status in accordance with Section 13b-17-141a of the Regulations …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-21. Gasoline stationsBy statute, the approval of the layout of a gasoline station and the issuance of a license for its operation is within the purview of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. Work in the highway right of way wil…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-22. Parades, block dances, etc.Permit applications for use of a State highway for parades, block parties or other celebrations shall be filed with the State Traffic Commission. (Effective November 1, 1974)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-226a. GenerallyAny interested person may petition the agency requesting the adoption, amendment or repeal of any regulation. (Adopted effective October 6, 1997)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-227a. Form of petition(a) The form for each petition for the adoption, amendment or repeal of a regulation shall include the following components: (1) a statement setting forth the statutory authorization for such petition;(2) …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-23. HolidaysAll permit work, except as determined by the District Maintenance Manager, on the highway and within 30 feet of the traveled portion of the highway shall be stopped at 12:00 noon on the day before a legal holiday an…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-24. Emergency permits(1) The District Maintenance Managers will issue an annual permit to all utility companies and municipalities in their Districts to perform emergency repair work such as broken gas, water or sewer mains wit…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-25. Extension of timeAll work shall be completed in a manner satisfactory to the State before the expiration date shown on the permit; otherwise, the permit holder shall request the State to allow an extension of time. Extensio…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-26. Responsibility for boundary linesPermit applicants may retain their own licensed land surveyors to determine the existing line and must inform themselves of the demarcation between the public domain and private holdings. Wh…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-27. Construction or repair of sidewalks, curbs or stepsAn application for permit to construct, reconstruct or repair a sidewalk, curb or steps within the highway right of way shall contain definite information as to width and l…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-28. Safety to trafficIt shall be the duty of the permittee to make certain that the security of the traveling public is safeguarded and that their rights are not unreasonably curtailed. During the working periods, the permittee…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-29. Removal of existing pavement surfacesExcavations in the traveled way shall not be started until the Permit Investigator has approved the position and size of a proposed opening and the protection to be provided by the permi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-3. Conditions for issuance of permitsThe Commissioner, having jurisdiction over highways, may issue permits for use of highway rights of way by individuals, firms, public utility companies, or municipalities or other state agen…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-30. Excavating and trenchingAll excavating and trenching operations shall conform to the current regulations for excavations published by the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-300. DefinitionsAs used in sections 13b-17-300 to 13b-17-308, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: (a) \"Department\" means the Department of Transportation.(b) \"Commissioner\" means the Commissioner of…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-301. Description of organization(a) The Department was established by the State Transportation Act in 1969, Public Act No. 768, which brought under one Department the responsibilities, functions, and resources of the Highway De…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-302. Office of the commissioner of transportationThe Commissioner's staff is responsible for: (a) insuring compliance with affirmative action and equal opportunity laws and regulations in all operational areas and in all employ…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-303. Bureau of aviation and portsThe Bureau of Aviation and Ports is responsible for all aspects of air and waterborne transportation falling under the jurisdiction of the Department, including but not limited to: (a) the devel…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-304. Bureau of engineering and highway operationsThe Bureau of Engineering and Highway Operations is responsible for all aspects of highway transportation falling under the jurisdiction of the Department, including but not limi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-305. Bureau of finance and administrationThe Bureau of Finance and Administration is responsible for the general administrative functions of the Department including: fiscal services; information systems; property and facility …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-306. Bureau of policy and planningThe Bureau of Policy and Planning is responsible for long and short-range planning, managing federal planning and research programs, providing capital transportation policy and assuring that th…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-307. Bureau of public transportationThe Bureau of Public Transportation is responsible for the development, maintenance, operation, regulation, and oversight of safe and efficient transportation services for the movement of peo…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-308. Requests to the departmentAny person wishing to comment on transportation matters falling under the jurisdiction of the Department may submit oral or written data, views or arguments to the Office of the Commissioner. (Eff…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-31. Trench supportWhen trench support has been required a Permit Inspector may direct that such trench support be left in place in order to protect the highways from damage by settlement during and after construction. Sheeting …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-32. Slide and cave-insIf the pavement, shoulder or sidewalk along the side of the trench or excavation becomes damaged due to slides or cave-ins or other movements ofthe side of an excavation, whether or not it is sheeted, the …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-33. Jacking, boring or tunnellingPipes and conduits crossing limited access highways, highways with heavy traffic, in areas of deep excavations or other special circumstances, shall be installed by jacking, boring or tunnelling…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-34. BlastingBlasting must be accomplished in accordance with the provisions set forth in the current edition of the \"Manual on Storage, Transportation and Use of Explosives and Blasting Agents,\" available from the State Fire …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-35. BackfillingThe backfilling of excavations in State highways shall be performed so that the least possible settling will occur. The excavation shall be filled with suitable material and thoroughly tamped in layers not to exc…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-36. Temporary pavement repairs and improved shoulder repairsAs soon as the excavations have been backfilled and tamped, the pavement shall be replaced temporarily by the permittee. The temporary pavement shall consist of bitumi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-37. Period of settlingDepending upon the character of the excavation, the depth, the kind of material used in backfilling, the degree of compactness obtained and other conditions, an Inspector may require that the temporary pav…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 13b-17-38. Making repairs on roadsidesIn the area between the edge of the shoulder and right-of-way line, backfilled material shall be tamped in excavations in the manner previously described until flush with the surrounding ground su…