Trans 301.26 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-82; am. (1), Register, April, 1997, No. 496, eff. 5-1-97.

Trans 301.27 Trans 301.27 Openings.

Trans 301.27(1) (1) Every HSV shall have all openings between the engine and passenger compartments adequately sealed to prevent engine fumes from entering the passenger compartment. Every HSV shall have doors which have a weathershield or weatherstrip to prevent drafts, or inclement weather from entering the vehicle.

Trans 301.27(2) (2) Every HSV shall be free of rust or rusted areas which could permit the entrance of foreign substance into the interior of the vehicle.

Trans 301.27 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-82; am. (1), Register, April, 1997, No. 496, eff. 5-1-97.

Trans 301.28 Trans 301.28 Rub rails.

Trans 301.28(1) (1) Every HSV originally manufactured to federal and state school bus standards with a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds shall comply with the following requirements:

Trans 301.28(1)(a) (a) There shall be one rub rail located approximately at seat level which shall extend from the rear side of the service door to the rear of the vehicle and one rub rail located on the left side from the front to the rear.

Trans 301.28(1)(b) (b) There shall be one rub rail located between the floor line and 9 inches above the floor line. It shall extend over the same longitudinal distance as the upper rub rail, except where it meets the wheel housing, and which may terminate at the radii of the right and left rear corners.

Trans 301.28(1)(c) (c) Rub rails shall be constructed of 16 gauge longitudinally corrugated or ribbed steel of at least 4 inch width. Each rub rail flange shall be attached at each body post. Pressed-in or snap-on rails are not permitted.

Trans 301.28(2) (2) An HSV with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less is not required to have rub rails.

Trans 301.28 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-82; am. (1) (intro.) and (2), Register, April, 1997, No. 496, eff. 5-1-97.

Trans 301.29 Trans 301.29 Seating.

Trans 301.29(1) (1) All seats shall be forward facing and securely fastened to that part or parts of the body which support them. A passenger seat cushion retention system shall be employed to prevent passenger seat cushions from disengaging from seat frames in event of accident.

Trans 301.29(2) (2) The top corners and at least 10 inches of the top of the back surface of the seat backs shall be padded sufficiently to reduce the likelihood of injury. Hand holds may be incorporated on a seat back. These holds are exempt from the padding requirement.

Trans 301.29(3) (3) For purposes of this subsection, a “foldaway seat” is a single or double seat designed so the seat back folds down or the seat bottom folds up and includes seats where the entire folded assembly may lock securely along the interior wall of the vehicle. Foldaway seats shall comply with the requirements in 49 CFR 571.207. A “flip-up seat” may be used at a side emergency door location. A flip-up seat shall conform to the following requirements:

Trans 301.29(3)(a) (a) The automatic flip-up seat shall be designed and constructed to inhibit passenger limbs from becoming lodged between the seat cushion and seat back.

Trans 301.29(3)(b) (b) The working mechanism under the seat shall be covered to eliminate any tripping hazard.

Trans 301.29(3)(c) (c) The bottom of the flip-up seat shall be covered with sheet metal or other material of equal strength and durability and any sharp edges padded to prevent injury or snagging clothing.

Trans 301.29(3)(d) (d) The seat shall be designed and constructed to rise to a vertical position automatically when not occupied.

Trans 301.29(4) (4) All passengers aboard an HSV shall be seated in a permanently mounted seat. The department shall interpret the removable seat in a van as being a permanently mounted seat. This subsection does not apply to persons transported in a wheelchair or some other device which would make this provision impractical.

Trans 301.29(5) (5) Rear or center facing seats in a station wagon are not permitted.

Trans 301.29 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-82; am. (2) and (4), r. and recr. (3), cr. (5), Register, April, 1997, No. 496, eff. 5-1-97.

Trans 301.30 Trans 301.30 Service door.

Trans 301.30(1) (1) Service door shall be located on right side of vehicle.

Trans 301.30(2) (2) Service door shall be so designed as to prevent accidental opening.

Trans 301.30(3) (3) In a vehicle of more than 10,000 pounds GVWR, the lower as well as upper panels shall be of safety glass as follows:

Trans 301.30(3)(a) (a) The bottom of the lower glass panel may not be more than 35 inches from the ground when vehicle is unloaded.

Trans 301.30(3)(b) (b) The upper glass shall be hermetically sealed or the vehicle shall be equipped with a defrosting device to assure the driver has a clear view out of the service door glass.