Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2014C00402:body:0:p6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2014C00402
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Character Range: 17166–20079

step provided that, when viewed from above, not less than 180 mm of the lower step is visible, or 140 mm in the case of a 'Small Omnibus' having an occupant capacity of up to 15 persons, including the driver.
58.8                                  DRIVER'S GUARD RAIL
         In the case of 'Large Omnibuses' a suitable guard rail or other structure shall be provided to prevent any passenger from accidentally coming into contact with the driver or control devices of the vehicle, and so as to prevent passengers from obstructing the driver's view.
58.9                                  EXTERNAL MIRROR
         In the case of omnibus having access doors to the rear of the driver's seating position, a mirror of suitable dimensions shall be so located that the driver whilst retaining the normal driving position has an adequate view of such doors and their approaches.
58.10                              HAND STRAPS/RAILS/GRIPS
         Omnibuses shall be provided with a suitable number of handstraps, hand rails or hand grips for the convenience and safety of passengers.
58.11                              FLOORS
         Floors of omnibuses shall be finished and maintained with a skid-resistant surface, and shall be of sound construction and sealed so as to prevent fumes from the engine and dust from the roadway from entering the interior of the vehicle.
58.12                              EMERGENCY EXITS

         58.12.0 The provisions of clause 58.12.1 shall not apply in the case of an omnibus which:

58.12.0.1 is equipped to seat up to 12 persons, including the driver;

58.12.0.2 does not exceed 2 m in 'Overall Width';

58.12.0.3 is fitted with one or more doors on each side of the vehicle; and

         58.12.0.4 provides access from any seating position to any door having an area not less than 0.7 square metres with no dimension less than 500 mm.

58.12.1                        In the case of a single-deck omnibus there shall be a means of emergency exit located:
58.12.1.1                  in the extreme rear of the vehicle; or
58.12.1.2                  in the roof of the vehicle in the rear half of the passenger compartment provided that there is an additional means of emergency exit located in the right-hand side of the vehicle in the rear half of the passenger compartment.  Such an additional emergency exit shall provide for a minimum area of 0.32 square metres with no dimension less than 500 mm.
58.12.1.3                  The emergency exit shall provide for a minimum area, clear of obstruction of 0.7 square metres in the case of 'Large Omnibuses' and 0.52 square metres in the case of other omnibuses.  No dimension of the emergency exit area shall be less than 500 mm.
58.12.2                        Unless otherwise 'Approved', in the case of a double-deck omnibus there shall be at the rear at least 2 means of emergency exit one situated above and the other below