Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2014C00402:body:0:p8
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2014C00402
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Character Range: 22348–25362

cushion shall be not less than 350 mm.
58.13.3                        There shall be no obstruction horizontally 'Forward' of the 'Seat' squab for a distance, when measured on the centreline of the seating position and between the top of the 'Seat' cushion and any point up to 610 mm above the floor, of:
58.13.3.1                  1,200 mm in the case of opposite facing seating positions; or
58.13.3.2                  660 mm in the case of other seating positions.
58.13.4                        There shall be no obstruction in front of each seating position for a space 200 mm horizontally 'Forward' of the 'Seat cushion, and 300 mm in width but not extending beyond the nominal 'Seat width, and between the floor and the level of the 'Seat' cushion.  The spaces described by this requirement shall not intersect each other or any other spaces designated for standing passengers or required minimum aisle width.  Smoothly contoured and/or sloping surfaces (e.g. engine cover or wheel arch) are not considered to be obstructions under this requirement for 'Small Omnibuses' having an occupant capacity up to 15 persons, including the driver, provided that there is access to foot space 200 mm by 300 mm.
58.13.5                        The average height of each unloaded 'Seat' cushion relative to the floor shall not exceed 500 mm and shall be not less than:
58.13.5.1                  400 mm in the case of a 'Large Omnibus';
58.13.5.2                  380 mm in the case of other omnibuses; or
58.13.5.3                  300 mm when the floor level is interrupted by a wheel housing and/or engine housing or similar structure.
58.13.6                        No 'Seat' shall be provided in such a way that it would interrupt the minimum access and clearance dimensions specified in this Section.
58.13.7                        The rear and top of the 'Seat' squab, including any hand rail, shall be free of sharp edges and projections.
58.13.8                        Each 'Seat' shall be securely attached to the vehicle.
58.13.9                        Upholstered 'Seats' shall be sprung or of resilient material and shall be covered with seating quality material.
58.13.10                    The minimum concave radius of any 'Seat' squab shall be not less than 450 mm for a 'Route Service Omnibus' or 300 mm for any other omnibus when measured in any horizontal plane between the top of the 'Seat' cushion and 610 mm above the floor and within 150 mm on either side of the centreline of the seating position.
58.14                              DRIVER'S 'SEAT'
         The driver's 'Seat' shall be securely attached to the vehicle and shall be designed and placed in such a way that the driver can be comfortable and have control of the vehicle.
58.15                              INTERIOR DOORS
         No interior door shall be provided which separates normal passenger space from access doors or emergency exits.
58.16                              PASSENGER STOP SIGNAL
         Any omnibuses involved