Section Saf-C 1308.09 - Floor(a) The floor shall be constructed of metal equivalent in strength to 14 gauge steel and shall be constructed to prevent exhaust gases from entering the body of the school bus.(b) All seams shall be sealed with a waterproof sealer.(c) All closures between the school bus body and the engine compartment shall be fitted with gaskets in order to prevent exhaust gases from entering the passenger compartment.(d) The floor of the driver's compartment, stepwell and toe-board areas, including the tops of the wheel-housing, shall be covered with a wear and fire resistant material.(e) The floor covering in the aisle, stepwell and entrance area of each school bus shall be of non-skid fire resistant, rib-type material. Each school bus shall comply with the requirements of Saf-C 1308.17(c).(f) The floor covering shall not crack when subjected to a sudden temperature change and shall be securely bonded to the floor with a waterproof adhesive material, as recommended by the manufacturer of the floor covering.N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 1308.09
#8248, eff 1-4-05 (from Saf-C 1307.09 )
Ss by #10439, eff 10/11/2013 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Saf-C 1300).