Md. Code Regs. 11.19.02.26

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 11.19.02.26 - Flooring and Floor Covering

A. The floor in the underseat area, including the top and side of the wheel housing, driver's compartment, and toe board shall be covered with fire-resistant rubber or equivalent floor covering having a minimum overall thickness of 0.125 inch. A molded floor cover over wheel housings is acceptable.

B. Floor covering in the aisle and steps shall be one continuous piece of fire-resistant, nonskid, wear-resistant, rubber. The minimum overall thickness shall be 0.1875 inch. There shall be a heavy-duty, white-nosed, rubber wear plate where floor covering meets steps.

C. Floor covering shall be permanently bonded to the floor. Bonding material or seam sealers shall match the manufacturer's specification to ensure waterproofing. All seams, including those in the front and rear of or over wheel housings, shall be covered with aluminum strips or joined by bonding or welding. Aisle seams shall be located on the aisle side of seat legs and shall be covered with strips made of aluminum or other material approved by the Administration. Cove or cove molding made of metal or other material approved by the Administration shall be installed over joints around the sides and rear body wall.

Md. Code Regs. 11.19.02.26

Regulations .26 adopted effective June 1, 1987 (14:11 Md. R. 1261)
Regulation .26 amended effective October 7, 1996 (23:20 Md. R. 1425)
Regulation .26B amended effective January 21, 2013 (40:1 Md. R. 20)