Interpretation ID: nht95-2.85

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: May 18, 1995

FROM: Jane L. Dawson -- Specifications Engineer, Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

TO: Walter Myers -- Chief Counsel's Office, NHTSA

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO 8/4/95 LETTER FROM JOHN WOMACK TO JANE L. DAWSON (A43; STD. 217; REDBOOK 2)

TEXT: Dear Mr. Myers,

Please provide an interpretation on the following:

In the final rule for FMVSS 217, Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release published in the Federal Register May 9, 1995, what are the location requirements (fore and aft) for emergency windows which may now be used as the first additional eme rgency exit?

Your quick response is appreciated.