Current through December 27, 2024
Section 14-275b-140 - Modifications to vehicle headroom(a) No modification from the manufactured standard shall be made to the vehicle headroom in class HS or class HB vehicles.(b) Class HV-2 vehicles may be modified in accordance with the following standards: (1) Raised roofs of such vehicles shall be equipped with at least three (3) roll bars with side stringers and gussets or equivalent structural reinforcement independent of the added rooftop;(2) Lowered floors of such vehicle shall be constructed of ten (10) gauge or stronger steel with lateral reinforcing joists, and the floors shall be fully sealed to prevent entry of liquid gas into the vehicle. Body lift kits used in conjunction with lowered floors shall be installed with bolts at least as strong as SAE grade five (5) or the strength used by the vehicle manufacturer, whichever is stronger, and at least equal in diameter to the bolts used by the vehicle manufacturer.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 14-275b-140
Effective December 18, 1992