Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00959:body:0:p7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00959
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Character Range: 22535–25689

must be at least 10 N/mm. Figure 1 shows some example placements of the cylindrical test rods.
14.1.5.                          For the operation of rear window switches which are not situated in close proximity of the driver, the 'Power Operated Window' system must be designed to enable the driver to:
            (a)      turn off the switch(es) of the closing mechanism(s) of the rear window(s); and
            (b)      initiate opening of the rear window(s).
14.1.5.1.                    The requirement of part (b) of this clause 14.1.5 above need not be met if/when any rear window switch, which is situated out of the driver's reach, is operated at the same time.
Figure 1: Typical cylindrical test rods protruding through window daylight openings
14.1.6.                          The technical requirements of the United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118 (49.CFR.571.118 – Power-operated window, partition, and roof panel systems) – 10-1-17 edition, are deemed to be equivalent to the requirements of this clause 14.

15.                                      Ventilation
15.1.                                At least half the number of windows must be openable or the vehicle must be provided with an alternative method of ventilation.
15.2.                                Omnibuses must be provided with a means of ventilation other than by means of windows and door openings.
15.2.1.                          Except in the case of omnibuses equipped with flow-through ventilation or refrigerated air-conditioning, the provision of an inlet air vent and at least two rotary vents or a hatch in the roof towards the rear of the passenger compartment, will be deemed to meet this clause 15.2.

16.                                      SLEEPER BERTHS for Category NB OR NC vehicles
16.1.                                Every 'Sleeper Berth' must be located within the cab or immediately adjacent thereto and must be so constructed that any occupant will not be likely to be thrown out in the event of sudden deceleration of the vehicle.
         16.2.                               A 'Sleeper Berth' must not be located within the cargo space unless such berth is completely and securely separated from the remainder of the cargo space.
         16.3.                               Every 'Sleeper Berth' must be so constructed as to provide, at least the following internal dimensions:
            (a)      1,900 mm long measured on the centreline of the longitudinal axis;
            (b)      530 mm wide for 1,200 mm along the required length and 440 mm wide for the remainder of the required length; and
            (c)      630 mm deep, of generally rectangular shape, except that the horizontal corners and the roof corner may be rounded to radii not exceeding 270 mm.
16.4.                                Except as provided by clause 16.4.1 below, every 'Sleeper Berth' must provide the occupant, without the assistance of other persons, with at least two exits at opposite sides of the vehicle, each being at least 450 mm high and 530 mm wide.
16.4.1.                          Two exits at opposite sides of the