Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2014C00402:body:0:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2014C00402
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 11989–14766

to the top of the access opening shall be at least 1,800 mm in the case of a 'Large Omnibus' and 1,200 mm in the case of other omnibuses.
58.5.2.                          In the case of a double-deck omnibus provided with an open platform for access to the vehicle, the width of such access shall be not less than 900 mm.
58.5.3.                          Access to a single row of 'Seats' of an omnibus shall be either by a longitudinal aisle or an adjacent door fitted to the left-hand side of the vehicle.  The width of such access opening shall be not less than 550 mm when measured at the height of the 'Seat' cushion and the height from the lowest step to the top of the access opening shall be at least 1,375 mm in the case of a 'Large Omnibus' and 1,200 mm in the case of other omnibuses.
58.5.4.                          Except in the case of emergency exits, no means of access shall be provided on the right-hand side of the omnibus other than to provide access to the driver's position.
58.5.5.                          Except in the case of a double-deck omnibus with open access platforms, every omnibus with an occupant capacity of over 15 persons including the driver shall be provided with an access door at every point of access.  Each such door shall be capable of being opened or unlocked and closed or locked by the driver from the normal driving position.
58.5.6.                          Unless otherwise 'Approved', access doors shall not open inwards except that this requirement shall not apply to the doors commonly known as a "jack-knife door", or a "glide-away door", provided that the door is so constructed that it cannot protrude into the omnibus further than the steps provided at the access.
58.5.7.                          No access door shall be provided with an internal fitting designed to cover internal steps when such door is closed.
58.6                                  HEAD ROOM
58.6.1.                          Where access to 'Seats' is by a longitudinal aisle, the height inside the vehicles from any point on the longitudinal centreline of such aisle to the ceiling shall be not less than:
58.6.1.1.                    1,800 mm for a 'Large Omnibus' involved in frequent stops for the purpose of taking up or setting down passengers en route;
58.6.1.2.                    1,650 mm for each deck of a double-deck omnibus and for a 'Large Omnibus' not involved in frequent stops for the purpose of taking up or setting down passengers en route;
58.6.1.3.                    1,350 mm for other omnibuses, or 1,200 mm where the aisle length is not more than 2 m.
58.6.2.                          Where access to a single row of 'Seats' in an omnibus is not by a longitudinal aisle, the height inside the vehicle from any point on the