49 C.F.R. § 234.225 Activation of warning system.
Title 49 - Transportation
A highway-rail grade crossing warning system shall be maintained to activate in accordance with the design of the warning system, but in no event shall it provide less than 20 seconds warning time for the normal operation of through trains before the grade crossing is occupied by rail traffic.
Title 49: Transportation
PART 234—GRADE CROSSING SIGNAL SYSTEM SAFETY
Subpart D—Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing
Maintenance Standards
§ 234.225 Activation of warning system.