Conn. Agencies Regs. § 14-275a-71
If the windshield and lamps are not easily accessible from the ground, there shall be at least one folding stirrup step or recessed foothold and suitable located handles on each side of the front of the body for easy accessibility for cleaning. This shall not apply to Type A-1 buses. Steps are permitted in or on the front bumper in lieu of the stirrup steps if the windshield and lamps are easily accessible for cleaning from that position.
(Adopted effective May 2, 2007)