Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 435 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MULTIFUNCTION SCHOOL ACTIVITY BUSES › Appendix D - Fire Extinguisher through Fuel System

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) FIRE EXTINGUISHER
AGENCY NOTE: A fire extinguisher is required to be
				carried on each MFSAB transporting students. The manufacturer may elect to
				install the fire extinguisher at the time the MFSAB is manufactured; however, a
				fire extinguisher can also be installed by the owner after the MFSAB is
				purchased.
Pressurized dry-chemical gauge type approved by
				Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., with a rating of not less than 10 B.C.,
				mounted in bracket and readily accessible. Sealed with a type of seal that will
				not interfere with operation. If stored in locked compartment, compartment must
				be labeled. Halon fire extinguishers (10 B.C.) are approved.
b) FIRST AID KIT
AGENCY NOTE: A first aid kit is required to be
				carried on each MFSAB transporting students. The manufacturer may elect to
				install the first aid kit at the time the MFSAB is manufactured; however, a
				first aid kit can also be installed by the owner after the MFSAB is
				purchased.
Kit shall be readily identifiable, removable, and
				mounted in a readily accessible place in driver's compartment - either in full
				view or in secured compartment (see LOCKED COMPARTMENT). If not carried in
				compartment, the case shall be dust tight and substantially constructed of
				durable material. The contents shall include, but not be limited to, the
				following:
Unit Type (Minimum Contents)
4" bandage compress - 2 packages
2" bandage compress - 2 packages
1" bandage or adhesive compress - 1 package
40" triangle bandage with two safety pins - 1
Splint, wire or wood - 1
A tourniquet or any type of ointment, antiseptic or
				other medicine shall not be included.
AGENCY NOTE: OSHA approved blood-borne pathogen kits
				are permitted.
c) FLOOR AND FLOOR COVERING
All portions of the floor that come in contact with
				passengers' or driver's footwear shall be covered with a waterproof material.
				This floor covering shall not crack when subjected to sudden temperature change
				and shall be bonded securely to the floor with a waterproof substance. All
				seams and openings shall be filled with a waterproof sealer.
The floor covering in the aisles and entrance area
				shall be of non-skid, wear-resistant type material commonly used in commercial
				passenger transportation vehicles.
d) FRAME AND BODY
Body mounts shall be attached and sealed to the
				chassis cowl so as to prevent the entry of water, dust or fumes through the
				joint between the chassis cowl and the body.
Frame shall extend to rear of body
				cross-member.
Frame extension is permitted when alterations are
				behind rear hanger or rear springs and not for the purpose of extending wheel
				base.
e) FUEL SYSTEM
The fuel system shall conform to all applicable
				provisions of
				49 CFR
				571.301.
Entire fuel system, except extensions for driver
				control of air or fuel, must be outside passenger and driver
				compartment.
Fuel tank must have a minimum capacity of 24
				gallons, mounted, filled, and vented entirely outside body.