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

1 CCR 301-25-17.0
38 CR 07, April 10, 2015, effective 4/30/2015 46 CR 14, July 25, 2023, effective 8/14/2023 47 CR 19, October 10, 2024, effective 10/30/2024

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