N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-50B.35

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:20-50B.35 - Steps

(a) The first step at the service door of Type A, B, and C school buses shall be not less than 10 inches nor more than 14 inches from the ground, based on standard chassis specifications. The first step at the service door of Type D school buses shall be not less than 12 inches nor more than 16 inches from the ground.

(b) Step risers shall not exceed a height of 10 inches. If plywood has been installed on top of the steel floor or step, the maximum riser height may be increased by the thickness of the plywood used.

(c) Steps shall be enclosed to prevent the accumulation of ice or snow.

(d) Steps shall not protrude beyond the side body line of the school bus.

(e) Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, for school buses with a June 1993 through December 2005 chassis manufacture date, a grab handle not less than 20 inches in length shall be provided in an unobstructed location inside the doorway. For school buses with a January 2006 or later chassis manufacture date, a school bus shall be equipped with two grab handles, each not less than 20 inches in length. The grab handles shall be in unobstructed locations inside the doorway, one on the left side and one on the right side. The grab handle on the left side shall be adjacent to the passenger compartment. Grab handles shall be designed so as to prevent snagging.

(f) Type A and B school buses on a cutaway chassis may have a step for the driver's door, which step shall be black or stainless steel in color.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-50B.35

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 1821(a), effective 8/6/2018