Section Saf-C 3221.05 - Wooden Bumpers(a) Wooden bumpers on any van, light-duty truck or multipurpose passenger vehicle shall meet the following requirements: (1) The bumper shall be made of hardwood;(2) The wood shall be at least 2 inches in thickness and 6 inches in height;(3) The bumper shall be attached to the frame of the vehicle in the same manner as a steel bumper;(4) There shall be no sharp or pointed edges, or any other condition hazardous to any person;(5) All wooden bumpers shall have a backing of 1/4 inch steel plate;(6) All wooden bumpers shall be a single unit, and shall not consist of 2 or more pieces of wood joined together; and(7) Wooden bumpers shall not be used on vehicles equipped with factory installed energy-absorbing bumpers.N.H. Code Admin. R. Saf-C 3221.05
(See Revision Notes at chapter heading Saf-C 3200) #8915, eff 6-22-07
Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 06, Filed February 11, 2016, Proposed by #11016, Effective 1/6/2016, Expires 1/6/2026.