N.J. Admin. Code § 16:53-6.14

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

Section 16:53-6.14 - Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning

(a) A heating system capable of heating the passenger section to a temperature of at least 50 degrees Fahrenheit shall be provided.

(b) Heating systems using exhaust gas to heat air carried within the passenger section or exhaust gas passing through conductors within the passenger section are prohibited.

(c) Heating devices using gasoline or other fuel shall be of a type approved by the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. and conform to 49 CFR § 393.77, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, and shall be located outside of the passenger section.

(d) Every small autobus shall be equipped with a system of ventilation capable of distributing an adequate supply of fresh air throughout the passenger section.

(e) Every small autobus equipped with at least 50 percent non-operational passenger windows as originally designed by the manufacturer shall be equipped with an air conditioner in proper operating condition during the period between May 1 and October 1 of each year.

(f) Each small autobus shall be equipped with a windshield defroster in proper operating condition.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:53-6.14

Recodified by R.1989 d.392, effective 7/17/1989.
See: 21 New Jersey Register 1098(a), 21 New Jersey Register 2051(b).
Formerly N.J.A.C. 16:53-6.13.
Amended by R.2002 d.295, effective 9/3/2002.
See: 34 New Jersey Register 1327(b), 34 New Jersey Register 3099(a).
Rewrote the section.