Section 300.63. Steps.

 

(1)  The first step at the service door may not be more than 16 inches from the ground.

(2)  The riser of any step may not be more than 15 inches. If there are 2 or more risers, they shall be approximately equal in height.

(3)  The step may not protrude beyond the widest part of the body.

(4)  Each step shall be covered with or constructed of nonskid material.

(5)  All steps shall be enclosed to prevent the accumulation of ice or snow except the first step of a type A-II bus which may have an exposed step with a slip resistant surface.

(6)  Each bus shall be equipped with a stepwell light which activates automatically upon opening of the service door to illuminate the steps. This light is not required to be operational during daylight hours. However, it must be in a working condition at all times.

(7)  Each school bus shall be equipped with a grab handle at least 10 inches in length, located inside the service door entrance for providing assistance to enter or leave the bus.

Cr. Register, February, 1983, No. 326 , eff. 3-1-83; am. (2), (6), (7), Register, February, 1995, No. 470 , eff. 3-1-95; am. (1), (2) and (5), Register, December, 1997, No. 504 , eff. 1-1-98.