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THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, MAY 30, 1930.
30. Seats at wheel arch.- Where seats are placed over the wheel arch they must be placed in such a position as not to cause discomfort to passengers using them.
31. Seat backs.-The backs of all seats must be so closed or otherwise constructed as to prevent, as far as possible, the pockets of passengers being picked.
32. Access to Seats.---Note.-(a) Any form of seating accommodation across or in the gangways is prohibited, except in the case of those vehicles not fitted with a perma-
nent top.
The width of the gangway must not be less than 12 ius. up to seat level. seat level the width of the gangway must not be less than 14 ins.
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33. Steps.-(a) The lowest step for entrance upon the vehicle when empty, must not be more than 15 ins. or less than 10 ins. above the ground.
5) Non-slip treads must be fitted to each step of each doorway, and the treads should be level.
34 Tiny Guards.-Suitable wings must be provided above each wheel to prevent mu splashing as far as practicable.
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35. Gas Containers. Where acetylene or other gas is used for lighting purposes, the cylinders or vessels which contain the gas, or in which the gas is generated, must be fixed outside the body and in such a position as to be as far removed from the danger of accidental ignition or damage by impact.
36. Insulation.-All electric leads must be adequately insulated.
37. Fire Extincteurs.-Suitable and approved appliances for extinguishing fire must be carried in such a position as to be readily available for use.
38. Ventilation.-There must be adequate ventilation without the necessity for opening the main windows.
39. Signal Apparatus.-Efficient means must be provided to enable passengers, both inside and outside, to signal to the driver or conductor when required.
40. Mirrors. - A mirror must be provided to enable the driver to observe the over- taking traffic.
11. Grease Dropping.-The chassis must be so constructed as to prevent oil or grease from the bearings or other parts dropping on to the roadway.
(A). ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DOUBLE DECK VEHICLES.
42. Distribution of Seats.-The ratio of the passenger seating capacity of the top deck to that of the lower deck must not exceed S to 7.
43. Guard Rails.-The top of the side guard rails must be at least 3 ft. from the The top of the roof battens at the side, and 18 ins. above the highest part of the seat. front and back rails must follow the camber of the roof and be at the least 3 ft. 3 ins. high when measured from the top of the roof battens.
14. Step Risers.-The risers of all steps leading from the lower to the upper deck must be closed, and the treads of all steps fitted with a non-slip form of tread.
15. Aperture at Landing Board.-No aperture must be left at the top landing board through which a passenger might inadvertently step.
46. Height.-From the ground to the highest point of the roof of the lower deck the height must not be greater than 9 ft. 3 ins.
47. Platforms. The length of the platform, if at the rear, must in no case be less than 36 ins. If the platform is not at the rear, then the length must in no case be less than 30 ins.
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