What are the JPB insurance requirements for low hazard projects?
A. The JPB requires $2 million per occurrence and $5 million aggregate General Liability insurance coverage for low hazard projects. Railroad Protective Liability Insurance requirements are $2 million per occurrence and $6 million aggregate for low hazard projects and may be obtained through the JPB insurance carrier. The following sample insurance language is normally required for low risk project (ones that do not pose any risk of construction equipment entering the safety envelope for train operations or that could undermine or otherwise interfere with train operations or affect the tracks or trackways). Work that involves drilling or other engineering decisions may require professional liability insurance coverage and work involving the handling of hazardous materials may require special coverage relating to that work. (Example language for such coverages are included in this sample, but not indicated as being required.) In addition, permits for member agencies of the JPB (the City
