1 CCR 301-25-25.0 - [Effective until 10/30/2024] Floor Coverings

25.1 The floor in the under-seat area, including tops of wheel housings, driver's compartment, aisle, and the kick board shall be covered with fire-resistant rubber floor covering or equivalent that is non-skid and wear resistant.

25.2 The floor covering in the aisle shall be fire-resistant rubber or equivalent, non-skid, wear resistant, and ribbed. The minimum overall thickness shall be .1875 inch measured from the tops of the ribs.

25.3 The floor covering shall be permanently bonded to the floor and must not crack when subjected to sudden changes in temperature. Bonding or adhesive material shall be waterproof and shall be of the type recommended by the manufacturer of floor-covering material. All seams must be sealed with waterproof sealer.

25.4 Cove molding or new and emerging coatings shall be used along the side walls and rear corners. All floor seam separations shall be properly bonded or secured.

25.5 The entrance step treads, including the edge at floor level, shall be of the same quality as the aisle material. Step treads shall have an integral white or yellow nosing of 1 1/2 inch or more or use diagonal stripes. Treads shall be permanently bonded to the metal steps and sealed to prevent water from getting underneath the step tread.

25.5(a) New and emerging coatings may be used in lieu of step treads but shall incorporate white or yellow nosing.

25.6 A sealed and insulated plate shall be provided when required to access the fuel tank sending unit. The plate shall not be installed under flooring material. Type A buses 14,500 GVWR and under are exempt.

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1 CCR 301-25-25.0

38 CR 07, April 10, 2015, effective 4/30/2015 46 CR 14, July 25, 2023, effective 8/14/2023