(a)

1. (1) The interior of the bus shall be free of all unnecessary projections, which include luggage racks and attendant handrails likely to cause injury.
2. (2) This standard requires inner lining on ceilings and walls.
3. (3) If the ceiling is constructed to contain lapped joints, the forward panel shall be lapped by the rear panel.
4. (4) All interior panels, except access panels, shall have hemmed edges.
5. (5) All access panels shall be hemmed or beaded.

(b) The driver's area forward of the foremost padded barriers shall permit the mounting of required:

1. (1) Safety equipment; and
2. (2) Vehicle operation equipment.

(e)

1. (1) A padded shoulder rail may be installed on both sides below the side windows.
2. (2) Shoulder rails shall be covered in the same material as the seats.