New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Saf - Department of Safety
Subtitle Saf-C - Commissioner, Department of Safety
Chapter Saf-C 1300 - SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION
Part Saf-C 1313 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Section Saf-C 1313.13 - Interior Overhead Storage Compartments

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Saf-C 1313.13

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) Interior overhead storage compartments may be provided on a school bus which shall:

(1) Meet or exceed the head protection requirements of FMVSS 222 as was in effect on the date of manufacture for the school bus, if applicable;

(2) Have a maximum rated capacity displayed for each compartment;

(3) Be completely enclosed and equipped with latching doors sufficient to withstand a force of 5 times the maximum rated capacity of the compartment;

(4) Have all corners and edges rounded with a minimum radius of one inch or padding equivalent to door header padding;

(5) Be sufficiently attached to the school bus to withstand a force equal to 20 times the maximum rated capacity of the compartment; and

(6) Shall have no protrusions more than 1/4 of an inch.

#8248, eff 1-4-05 (from Saf-C 1312.14)

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