1 CCR 301-25-17.0 - Doors
17.1 The
service door shall be power or manually operated, under the control of the
driver, and so designed to afford easy release and prevent accidental opening.
When the manual lever is used, no parts shall come together to sheer or crush
fingers.
17.2 Manual door controls
shall not require more than 25 pounds of force to operate at any point
throughout the range of operation as tested on a 10% grade both uphill and
downhill. Power door controls shall be located within easy access of the
driver.
17.3 The service door shall
be located on the right side of the bus opposite the driver and within the
driver's direct view.
17.4
Power-operated doors shall be equipped with a separate manual emergency
release, readily accessible in the door area, either above the service door, to
the side of the service door, or on the dash, so that the door may be opened in
the event of an emergency. The release shall be plainly labeled with
instructions for use.
17.5 There
shall be a head bumper pad installed on the inside at the top of the entrance
door. The pad shall be approximately three inches wide (high), at least one
inch thick, and extend across the entire top of the service door
opening.
Notes
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