N.J. Admin. Code § 16:53-1.19

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

Section 16:53-1.19 - Steps

(a) The first step at the right side center door area shall not be more than 16 inches from the ground when the van-type autobus is unloaded.

(b) The surface of all steps shall be a nonskid material.

(c) A van-type autobus having a front entrance door of 74 inches or more in height shall have a step height at that location not to exceed 16 inches (unloaded) and shall also be equipped with an entrance handle.

(d) Steps shall not extend beyond the body limits to a degree that could result in bodily injury or property damage.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:53-1.19

As amended, R.1983 d.110, effective 5/2/1983.
See: 14 New Jersey Register 1347(a), 15 New Jersey Register 694(b).
Added "door".
Amended by R.2002 d.295, effective 9/3/2002.
See: 34 New Jersey Register 1327(b), 34 New Jersey Register 3099(a).
In (a), deleted "less than 10 inches or" and substituted "van-type autobus" for "vehicle"; in (c), substituted "A van-type autobus" for "Vehicle", inserted "or more" after "74 inches", substituted "16" for "18" and deleted "adequate" preceding "entrance"; in (d), deleted "possibly" and substituted "bodily " for "body".