Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 13, § 1265 - Sleeper Berths
The following requirements shall apply to motor vehicles equipped with sleeper berths:
(a)
Mattress. Sleeper berths shall be equipped with springs and a mattress at least
4 in. thick (unless the mattress is innerspring, air, or foam rubber) and
adequate bedding. Sleeper berths shall be constructed to permit ready removal
of mattress and bedding for cleaning.
(b) Ventilation. Sleeper berths shall be
provided with louvers or other means of ventilation that are reasonably dust
proof and rain proof.
(c) Location.
Sleeper berths shall be located to prevent entrance of gases from the exhaust
system, overheating or damage by the exhaust system, and leakage from the fuel
system. Sleeper berths shall not be located in the cargo space unless
completely and securely compartmentalized. No sleeper berth shall be installed
in or on any trailer or semitrailer other than a house trailer.
(d) Communication With Driver . Unless the
sleeper berth is inside the driver 's compartment or has a direct entrance
thereto, means shall be provided to enable the occupant of the berth to
communicate with the driver . Such means may be a telephone, speaker tube,
buzzer, pull cord, or other mechanical or electrical device.
(e) Entrance and Exit. Sleeper berths shall
be constructed and maintained so that the occupant has at least two means of
exiting without assistance. The two exits shall be on opposite sides of the
vehicle and shall be not less than 18 in. high and 21 in. wide. However, if the
berth is part of the cab and between the berth and the driving seat, has a
doorway or opening at least 18 in. high and 36 in. wide, the requirement for
two exits does not apply.
(f) Size.
Sleeper berths shall be not less than 75 in. long, measured on the centerline
of the longitudinal axis; 21 in. wide at the center; and 21 in. high at the
center, measured from the top of the mattress. Sleeper berths shall be
constructed so as not to hinder the ready entrance or exit of the
occupant.
(g) Federal Requirements.
Carriers subject to and in compliance with sleeper berth requirements of the
U.S. Department of Transportation shall be deemed in compliance with this
section.
Notes
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