Entrance and exit
6-2 PSV doors and doorways (light PSVs)
Reasons for rejection
Mandatory requirements
1. A doorway does not meet the dimension requirements of Table 6-2-1.
2. A vehicle does not comply with the requirements relating to mandatory equipment set out in the VIRM: In-service certification, section 6-2.
Condition and performance
3. A PSV door or doorway does not comply with the requirements relating to condition and performance set out in the VIRM: In-service certification, section 6-2.
Table 6-2-1. Minimum width and height for PSV doorways
A doorway that: |
Minimum width (mm) |
Minimum height (mm) |
---|---|---|
Gives access to less than three rows of seats and less than eight occupants (Figure 6-2-1) |
No minimum but must give easy access |
No minimum but must give easy access |
Is un-tapered with no central stanchion |
550 |
Same as minimum aisle height (see section 7-4), except: 1. the rear door of an outdoor-access vehicle may have reduced height if this is required for additional frame strength, or 2. the door height may be reduced to 1650mm for a PSV that: a) is one of a series of identical vehicles produced in quantities of 1000 or more, and b) does not have more than 25 passenger seats, and c) has a GVM not exceeding 7000kg. |
With central stanchion |
550 each side of stanchion |
|
Is tapered at the top to accommodate body shape |
See Table 6-2-2 |
|
Is intended for wheelchair access (Figure 6-2-2) |
800 |
1300 top of sill to doorway top |
Table 6-2-2. Minimum width for tapered doorways (Figure 6-2-3)
Height above doorway sill (mm) |
Minimum width (mm) |
---|---|
1600 or less |
550 |
1601 to 1800 |
450 |
1801 to 1830 |
400 |
1831 and above |
380 |
Figure 6-2-1. Entrance and exit
Figure 6-2-2. Doorway intended for wheel chair access
Figure 6-2-3. Tapered doorways
Summary of legislation
Applicable legislation
Mandatory requirements
1. The dimensions of a doorway must be at least those specified in Table 6-2-1.
2. Vehicles must comply with the requirements relating to mandatory equipment set out in the VIRM: In-service certification, section 6-2.
Performance
3. PSV doors and doorways must comply with the requirements relating to performance set out in the VIRM: In-service certification, section 6-2.
Page amended 1 October 2012 (see amendment details).