N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-50B.17

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:20-50B.17 - Floor

(a) The floor in the underseat area, including the tops of the wheelhousing, the driver's compartment, and the toe board, shall be covered with nonskid rubber floor covering or equivalent material having a minimum overall thickness of .125 inch. The toe board floor covering on Type A and B school buses may be the chassis manufacturer's standard.

(b) The floor covering in the aisle shall be of an aisle-type rubber or equivalent material, wear-resistant, and ribbed. The minimum overall thickness shall be .187 inch measured from the tops of the ribs.

(c) The floor covering shall be permanently bonded to the floor and shall not crack when subjected to sudden changes in temperature. The bonding or adhesive material shall be waterproof and shall be of a type recommended by the manufacturer of the floor covering material. All seams shall be sealed with a waterproof sealer.

(d) If a flush-mounted, screw-down plate is provided to access the fuel tank sending unit, it shall be secured, sealed, and insulated. The plate shall be covered with a nonskid surface when it is located in the aisle.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-50B.17