Section 575 IAC 1-2.5-47 - StepsAuthority: IC 20-27-3-4
Affected: IC 20-27-9
Sec. 47.
(a) The first step at the service door must be twelve (12) to 16 inches from the ground, based on standard chassis specifications.(b) The riser of the upper step at the service door must not be more than 15 inches high. When more than two (2) steps are used, the risers must be within one-half (1/2) inch of equal height; if a plywood floor is used on steel, the differential may be increased by the thickness of the plywood.(c) All steps must be enclosed to prevent the accumulation of ice and snow.(d) The steps must not protrude beyond the side body lines.(e) At least 30 inch long grab handles must be placed inside the doorway.(f) A rubber step tread with white nosing that is bonded to the metal must cover all steps.(g) The step well must be made of rust-proof metal. State School Bus Committee; 575 IAC 1-2.5-47; filed Jun 20, 1988, 8:50 am: 11 IR 3854; readopted filed Oct 10, 2001, 3:37 p.m.: 25 IR 938; readopted filed Jun 19, 2007, 10:10 a.m.: 20070704-IR-575070225RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2013, 11:21 a.m.: 20131211-IR-575130420RFA