The requirements for wheelhousing are as follows:
- (1) The wheelhousing opening shall allow for easy tire removal and service.
- (2) The wheelhousing shall be so constructed as to prevent dust, water or fumes from entering the body. The wheelhousing shall be constructed of 16-gauge steel, or other material of equal strength.
- (3) The inside height of the wheelhousing above the floor line may not exceed 12 inches.
- (4) The wheelhousing shall provide clearance for the installation and use of tire chains on single and dual power driving wheels.
- (5) No part of a raised wheelhousing may extend into the emergency door opening.
Authority
The provisions of this § 171.77 amended under the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. § § 4103, 4551—4553 and 6103.
Source
The provisions of this § 171.77 adopted August 19, 1983, effective August 20, 1983, 13 Pa.B. 2561; readopted December 4, 1987, effective December 5, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5052; amended September 13, 1996, effective September 14, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 4411. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (122807).