Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L03253:body:0:p11
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L03253
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Character Range: 30326–33301

must be so constructed that the occupant will not be likely to be thrown out in the event of sudden deceleration of the vehicle. It must not be located within the cargo space unless such berth is completely and securely separated from the remainder of the cargo space. It must not be located in any trailer.

42.15.3.                      Dimensions and Shape

         It must be so constructed as to provide, at least, the following internal dimensions: 1,900 mm long measured on the centreline of the longitudinal axis, 530 mm wide for 1,200 mm along the required length and 440 mm wide for the remainder of the required length and 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.

42.15.4.                      Ready Exit

         It must provide the occupant, without the assistance of other persons, with at least 2 exits at opposite sides of the vehicle, each being at least 450 mm high and 530 mm wide, provided that if the berth space is part of the cab and has a doorway or opening at least 450 mm in one direction and 910 mm in another direction between it and the driving seat, the requirement for 2 exits need not apply.

42.15.5.                      Communication with Driver
42.15.5.1.                Unless it is located within the driver's cab or is provided with a direct entrance thereto means must be provided to enable its occupant to communicate with the driver.
42.15.5.2.                Such means may include telephones, speaker tubes, buzzers, pull cords, or other mechanical or electrical means.
42.15.6.                      Protection against Exhaust System and 'Fuel System 17/00'

         It must not be so located as to permit the ready entrance of gases from the exhaust system. It must not be so located as to be overheated or damaged by reason of its proximity to the exhaust system or so located that defects in the 'Fuel System 17/00' would result in leakage on or into it.

42.15.7.                      Ventilation

         It must be provided with louvres or other means of providing proper ventilation but must be tight against dust and rain.

42.16.                            TELEVISION AND VISUAL DISPLAY UNITS
42.16.1.                      General

         All television receivers or visual display units and their associated equipment must be securely mounted in a position which:

42.16.1.1.                does not obscure the driver's vision;
42.16.1.2.                does not impede driver or passenger movement in the vehicle; and
42.16.1.3.                is unlikely to increase the risk of occupant injury.
42.16.2.                      Restriction on Visibility of Screen

         Unless a driver's aid, all television receivers or visual display units must be installed so that no part of the image on the screen is visible to the driver from the normal driving position.

42.17.                            WINDOWS