Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 171 - Public Safety Department
Chapter 7450 - WHEELCHAIR SAFETY DEVICES
Part 7450.0400 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR FRAME-ATTACHED DEVICES
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 39, March 25, 2024
Each frame-attached wheelchair securement device must meet the requirements of items A to G.
A. It must attach to the wheelchair frame on at least three points. The three points of contact must be spaced to provide effective securement. Alternatively, a securement device meeting all other requirements of this chapter may attach to two widely spaced points on the wheelchair frame if the wheel tires or the wheelchair frame abuts an unyielding surface in a manner that meets the approval requirements of part 7450.0500.
B. It must consist of at least two webbing-type belts described in subitem (1) or at least two all-metal devices described in subitem (2) or one or more of each type of device.
C. It must be free of sharp edges, corners, and jagged projections to minimize injury to persons in the event of unintentional contact.
D. It must be capable of retraction, and be readily removable or otherwise suitably storable when not in use.
E. It must be anchored to the vehicle at not less than two separate points with bolts, nuts, and lock washers or self-locking nuts.
F. The method or device that provides attachment of the securement device to the wheelchair frame and the method or device locking the securement device in the load-holding mode must each be of a strength and design that will ensure performance of their intended function until the securement device is intentionally released.
G. Buckles, anchorage fittings, and other components essential to the functioning of the securement device must be integrated into the securement device in accordance with recognized practices and in a manner that preserves the overall strength of the securement device.
Statutory Authority: MS s 299A.01; 299A.12; 299A.18