Wisconsin Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Agency Trans. Department of Transportation |
Chapter 301. Human Services Vehicles (HSV) |
SubChapter III. Special Equipment Requirements |
Section 301.61. Special service opening.
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- (1) There shall be an enclosed door opening located on the right side of the HSV and far enough to the rear so that any forward mounted door when fully opened may not obstruct or interfere with the normal operation of the regular service door.(2) A device shall be provided to hold doors in a wide open position of at least 90 ° .(3) Door materials and structural strength shall be equivalent to conventional service and emergency doors.(5) The door shall be equipped with a device that shall actuate an audible or visual signal located in the driver's compartment when door is not securely closed and latched and may deactivate when door is fully opened. This subsection shall be applicable to vehicles manufactured after January 1, 1982.(6) Door panels shall enclose the complete opening in the body made necessary by the installation of a side ramp or power lift.
Cr.
Register, March, 1982, No. 315
, eff. 4-1-82;
am. (1), (5) and (6),
Register, April, 1997, No. 496
, eff. 5-1-97.