TO: State of New Jersey Department of Transportation , FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; Frank Berndt; NHTSA
words, the only time doors can be counted as emergency exits in your opinion is when a bus has at least; on each side) measure 28 1/4" x 22 1/2", giving a total opening of 635.6 sq. in. Accountable area; ). Computations with respect to 19 ro 20 seats indicate a 40% requirement for each side as being 509.20 sq. in; and is not meant for a bus of the subject type. S5.2.2 applies to buses with a GVWR of 10,000 lbs. or; case for buses not equipped with a rear exit or roof exit. You went on to state your opinion that a ... Aug 18, 1983