N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-31.18

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:20-31.18 - Emergency exits

(a) The following are the out-of-service criteria pertaining to emergency exits:

1. A school bus is not equipped with emergency push-out side exit windows or roof safety hatches as required by 13:20-49C.12 or 50B.14, whichever is applicable;

2. A school bus is equipped with emergency push-out side exit windows or roof safety hatches that do not conform to the requirements of 13:20-49C.12 or 50B.14, whichever is applicable;

3. A school bus is equipped with an emergency push-out side exit window or roof safety hatch that is not in proper operating condition;

4. An emergency exit is wired shut or otherwise secured in a closed position so that it cannot be readily opened;

5. An emergency exit is obstructed by baggage, freight, or other items stowed in a manner that impedes access to exits by any occupant of the school bus; or

6. A school bus is equipped with an emergency exit warning device that is not in proper operating condition.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-31.18

Amended by R.2005 d.24, effective 1/18/2005.
See: 35 New Jersey Register 5483(a), 37 New Jersey Register 321(a).
In (a), amended the N.J.A.C. references throughout.