Required Design Submittals. (Allow for 4 weeks for BNSF to review design submittals) Agency shall refer to the requirements of the UP/BNSF Guidelines on Grade Separation Projects when designing a grade separation which will impact BNSF Railway. Agency will be required to submit plans for BNSF review and comment. Plans shall not be labeled “final” until all comments have been addressed and BNSF has accepted* the plans. Examples of required design submittals may be, but are not limited to: Concept, vertical profile of Top of Rail, 30% plans and final plans The following submittals will require a Professional Engineer, (PE) stamp: Overpass design Underpass design Hydraulic study Any non-standard design of a structure which will carry train loading Work covered by a submittal shall not be performed in field without receiving Acceptance from BNSF. Work windows will not exceed 6 hours, so project should be designed accordingly. The following Disclaimer applies to BNSF acceptance of Agency design plans: *BNSF has reviewed these submittals and no exceptions are taken with regard to BNSF's ability to use or accommodate the project as intended. BNSF has not reviewed the design details or calculations for structural integrity or engineering accuracy. BNSF accepts no responsibility for errors or omissions in the design or execution of the project.
