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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.14 - Tires (Wheels and Rims)

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A.
				New tires of proper size and ply rating commensurate with the chassis
				manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating shall be provided. All tires on any
				given vehicle shall be the same size and ply rating.
B. Dual rear wheels and tires shall be
				provided on all vehicles.
C. If the
				vehicle is equipped with a spare tire and rim, they shall be of the same size
				as those mounted on the vehicle, and if the tire carrier is specified, it shall
				be mounted in an accessible location outside of the passenger
				compartment.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.15 - Traction-Assisting Devices, if Specified

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Automatic chains may be
				installed.
B. Sanders, when
				required or used, shall:
(1) Be of the hopper
				cartridge valve type;
(2) Have a
				metal hopper with all interior surfaces treated to prevent condensation of
				moisture;
(3) Be of at least
				100-pound (grit) capacity and refillable from the exterior of the vehicle
				only;
(4) Have a cover on the
				filler opening of the hopper, which screws into place, sealing the unit air
				tight;
(5) Have discharge tubes
				extending to the front of each rear wheel under the fender;
(6) Have nonclogging discharge tubes which
				shall have slush-proof, nonfreezing nozzles;
(7) Be operated by an electric switch with a
				telltale light mounted on the instrument panel;
(8) Be exclusively driver controlled;
				and
(9) Have a gauge to indicate
				that the hoppers need refilling when they are 1/4 full.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.16 - Alternating Flashing Lights

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A.
				Buses shall be equipped with a system consisting of four red flashing warning
				lights and four amber flashing warning lights.
B. Shields are required over the warning
				lights except those equipped by the manufacturer with halogen or L.E.D. (Light
				Emitting Diodes). The shields may be of a single type to cover both the red and
				amber lights and shall be painted black, with a minimum depth of 4
				inches.
C. There shall be a red and
				amber pilot light which shall go on when the respective amber or red systems
				are actuated. The appropriate pilots shall either go out or flash at an obvious
				altered rate if any of the lights in the system are not functioning
				normally.
D. The warning light
				switches and red and amber pilot lights shall be mounted to the right of the
				seated driver within easy unobstructed reach, in a panel or a specific area in
				the dash, and not incorporated with other switches.
E. The signal lamp system shall operate as
				follows:
(1) With master switch on and
				entrance door closed, depress momentary switch. Amber pilot light and amber
				flashing lights shall go on.
(2)
				Open entrance door. Amber pilot light and amber flashing lights shall go off
				and red pilot light and red flashing lights shall go on. Stop arm shall
				automatically extend.
(3) Close
				entrance door. Red pilot and flashing lights shall go off, and the stop arm
				shall retract immediately.
(4) Open
				entrance door without depressing momentary switch. Red pilot light and red
				flashing lights shall go on. Stop arm shall automatically extend.
(5) With master switch off, depressing
				momentary switch may not activate the amber flashing system, nor will opening
				entrance door activate the red flashing signal and stop arm.
(6) An override switch shall be provided
				which permits the activation of the red warning lights and red pilot light
				without opening the service door.
(7) The red override system shall operate
				when the master switch is in both the on and off positions.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.16-1 - Flashing White Strobe Light

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A.
				A school vehicle may be equipped with a flashing white strobe light on the roof
				of the vehicle.
B. The flashing
				white strobe light:
(1) Shall be installed on
				the roof in a position not further than 1/3 of the body length forward from the
				rear edge of the roof;
(2) Shall
				have a single clear lens emitting light 360 degrees around its vertical
				axis;
(3) May not extend above the
				roof more than the maximum legal vehicle height as set forth in Transportation
				Article, §
										24-104(a),
				Annotated Code of Maryland; and
(4)
				Shall be approved by the Administration.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.17 - Body Construction - External

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. External structural construction shall be
				of rust resistant, zinc coated, prime commercial cold rolled quality steel, or
				a material with the strength at least equivalent to steel, and shall be fire
				resistant. The following apply:
(1) Metal
				parts that will be painted shall be chemically cleaned, etched, zinc phosphate
				coated, and zinc chromate or epoxy primed or conditioned by equivalent
				process;
(2) Particular attention
				shall be given to lapped surfaces, welded connections of structural members,
				cut edges, punched or drilled hole areas in sheet metal, closed or box
				sections, unvented or undrained areas, and surfaces subjected to abrasion
				during vehicle operation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.18 - Body Construction - Internal

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Floor.
(1) The floor shall be of prime commercial
				quality steel of at least 14 gauge or other metal at least equal in strength to
				14 gauge prime commercial quality steel.
(2) The floor shall be flat from front to
				back and from side to side, except in wheel housing, toe board, driver's seat
				platform, and fuel fill locations.
(3) Humps in the floor may not have sharp
				corners and shall be located in areas that will not impede student
				movement.
(4) Flat floor vehicles
				may have a step on the aisle, which shall be marked with white nose edging with
				"Watch Your Step" printed underneath the white nose edging.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.19 - Book Racks

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
Book racks may be installed on residential special education
				  vehicles only. They shall be installed above the side windows from the front
				  cross seat to the rear transverse seat, except across or above the emergency
				  door. Book racks shall be padded with the same material and padding used for
				  seat backs. The padding shall be of sufficient thickness to prevent impact
				  injuries and shall cover the edges and entire area of the lower surface of the
				  book rack.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.20 - Color and Identification (Lettering)

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Color.
(1) The school bus body, including the hood,
				cowl, the area above and below the School Bus lettering on the front and rear
				header, and fenders shall be painted a uniform color, National School Bus
				Yellow. If the window pilasters are visible after the window is installed they
				shall also be painted National School Bus Yellow. A chrome or manufacturer's
				grey grill is acceptable and the roof may be painted white. The front and rear
				roof caps may not be painted white.
(2) The hood may be painted with
				nonreflective National School Bus Yellow paint.
(3) Body trim, on the exterior of the body,
				including the bumper, the emergency door arrow, and the lettering on the front,
				rear, and both sides of the body, shall be black. Yellow numbers on the front
				bumper are acceptable.
(4) Rub
				rails, seat line, and snow rails shall be painted glossy black.
(5) Wheel rims shall be gray, silver, or
				black, if painted. Wheel rims may be aluminum. Accessories of any type covering
				axle nuts, wheels, or lug nuts are not permitted.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.21 - Electrical (Body) - Lamps, Signals, Reflectors, and Fuses

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Tail and Stop (Brake) Lamps.
(1) Vehicles shall be equipped with four
				combination red stop/tail lamps. Two combination lamps with a minimum diameter
				of 7 inches or, if a shape other than round, a minimum 38 square inches of
				illustrated area shall be mounted on the rear of the vehicle just inside the
				turn signal.
(2) Two combination
				lamps with a minimum diameter of 4 inches or, if shaped other than round, a
				minimum 12 square inches of illuminated area shall be placed on the rear of the
				body between the belt line and the floor line. The rear license plate lamp may
				be combined with one lower tail lamp. Stop lamps shall be activated by the
				service brakes and shall emit a light that is plainly visible at night from a
				distance of 500 feet.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.22 - Ignition Lock

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A lock, key, or other device to prevent the vehicle from
				  being set in motion or its engine started by unauthorized persons, or otherwise
				  contrary to the will of the owner or person in charge of the vehicle, shall be
				  provided.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.23 - Horns

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The bus shall be
				equipped with a minimum of two horns of standard make, each horn capable of
				producing complex sound in a band of audio frequencies between approximately
				250 and 2,000 hertz and having a total sound level of 110 decibels within these
				frequency limits when measured at a point on an axis of the horn 3 feet from
				the exit of the horn.
B. The horns
				shall be audible to other highway users at a distance of 300 feet.
C. If louder horns are desired, they shall be
				capable of producing a sound level of 120 decibels under the conditions
				specified above.
D. The horn
				control shall be located in the manufacturer's original position.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.24 - Backup Warning Alarm

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
An automatic non-variable audible alarm shall be installed
				  behind the rear axle and be at least 97 decibels.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.25 - Emergency Equipment

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Fire
				Extinguisher.
(1) The vehicle shall be
				equipped with at least one 5-pound capacity pressurized, dry chemical fire
				extinguisher complete with hose.
(2) The extinguisher shall be mounted in a
				bracket located below the window line in the driver's compartment and shall be
				readily accessible.
(3) A pressure
				gauge shall be mounted on the extinguisher so as to be easily read without
				moving the extinguisher from its mounted position.
(4) The fire extinguisher shall be of a type
				with a total rating of 2A 10 BC or greater. The operating mechanism shall be
				sealed with a type of seal which does not interfere with the use of the fire
				extinguisher.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.26 - Flooring and Floor Covering

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A.
				The floor in the underseat area, including the top and side of the wheel
				housing, driver's compartment, and toe board shall be covered with
				fire-resistant rubber or equivalent floor covering having a minimum overall
				thickness of 0.125 inch. A molded floor cover over wheel housings is
				acceptable.
B. Floor covering in
				the aisle and steps shall be one continuous piece of fire-resistant, nonskid,
				wear-resistant, rubber. The minimum overall thickness shall be 0.1875 inch.
				There shall be a heavy-duty, white-nosed, rubber wear plate where floor
				covering meets steps.
C. Floor
				covering shall be permanently bonded to the floor. Bonding material or seam
				sealers shall match the manufacturer's specification to ensure waterproofing.
				All seams, including those in the front and rear of or over wheel housings,
				shall be covered with aluminum strips or joined by bonding or welding. Aisle
				seams shall be located on the aisle side of seat legs and shall be covered with
				strips made of aluminum or other material approved by the Administration. Cove
				or cove molding made of metal or other material approved by the Administration
				shall be installed over joints around the sides and rear body wall.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.27 - Heaters

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Heaters shall be
				of hot water type.
B. If only one
				heater is used, it shall be of fresh air or combination fresh air and
				recirculating type.
C. If more than
				one heater is used, additional heaters may be of recirculating air
				type.
D. The heating system shall
				be capable of maintaining throughout the bus a temperature of not less than
				50°F at average minimum January temperature as established by the National
				Weather Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, for the area
				in which the vehicle is to be operated.
E. Heaters installed by body manufacturers
				shall bear a name plate affixed by the heater manufacturer, which specifies the
				heater rating and performance.
F.
				Heater hoses shall be adequately supported to guard against excessive wear due
				to vibration. The hoses may not dangle or rub against the chassis or sharp
				edges and may not interfere with or restrict the operation of any engine
				function. Heater hose shall conform to SAE J20C, which is incorporated by
				reference. Heater lines on the interior of the bus shall be shielded to prevent
				scalding of the driver or passengers.
G. The chassis engine shall provide inlet and
				outlet holes in which heavy duty cut-off valves shall be installed in
				accessible locations for attachment of the bus heating system water
				lines.
H. There shall be water flow
				regulating valves installed in the pressure line for convenient operation from
				the driver's seat.
I. Accessible
				bleeder valves shall be installed in an appropriate place in the return lines
				of the body company installed heaters to remove air from the heater
				lines.
J. Heater motors, cores, and
				fans shall be readily accessible for service. Access panels shall be provided
				as needed.
K. Combustion Heaters.
(1) Combustion heaters are permitted and
				shall:
(a) Have a switch or one-way valve
				installed at the fuel tank when the fuel line is pressurized to shut off the
				fuel to the heater in case of a broken line;
(b) Have an indicator light in the driver's
				compartment to alert the driver of any malfunction;
(c) Be mounted on the left side in an
				individual compartment opening from the outside; and
(d) Have the exhaust come out the left side
				under the skirt as close to the rear wheels as possible.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.28 - Defogger, Auxiliary

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
One 6-inch auxiliary top mount fan shall be installed for
				  window defogging. This fan is not to be considered a
				  defroster.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.29 - Mirrors

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. An interior
				clear view mirror shall be at least 6 by 30 inches to afford a good view of the
				passengers and the roadway to the rear. If it is not metal backed and framed,
				the mirror shall be laminated safety glass. It shall have rounded corners and
				protected edges.
B. Two adjustable
				exterior, clear view mirrors, with black housing, shall be installed on each
				side of the vehicle.
C.
				Fender-Mounted Mirrors.
(1) One
				fender-mounted tripod or solid piece mirror bracket shall be mounted on each
				front fender.
(2) An exterior
				convex mirror shall be mounted on each front fender to provide a close infield
				of the vision to eliminate blind spots.
(3) A single mirror of a type approved by the
				Administration in conjunction with the State Department of Education may be
				used in place of the mirrors in §C(2) of this regulation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.30 - Seat Belt for Driver

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A single locking retractor type, with the latch on the right
				  side and at seat cushion height, or a double locking retractor type seat belt
				  shall be provided for the driver.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.31 - Seats, Crash Barriers, and Interior

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Passenger Seats.
(1) The minimum clearance of all aisles,
				including the aisle or passageway between seats leading to the emergency door,
				shall be 12 inches.
(2) The
				forward-most seat on the right side of the vehicle shall be located so as not
				to interfere with the operator's vision and may not be farther forward than the
				rear of the operator's seat when adjusted to its rearmost position.
(3) A minimum of 36 inches of headroom for
				the sitting position above the top of the undepressed cushion line of all seats
				shall be provided. Measurement shall be made vertically not more than 7 inches
				from the side wall at cushion height and at the fore and aft center of the
				cushion.
(4) The backs of seats of
				similar size shall be of the same width at the top, of the same height from the
				floor, and shall slant at the same angle with the floor.
(5) Seats shall be:
(a) Forward facing and shall be securely
				fastened with bolts and nuts to supporting parts of the vehicle. Each leg shall
				be fastened with a minimum of two bolts and nuts. Portable seats are not
				acceptable. Aisles between forward facing seats shall have a minimum clear
				width of 12 inches; and
(b) As of
				January 1, 2014, all vehicles procured for use in this State shall be
				constructed with materials that enable it to meet all the criteria of the
				school bus seat upholstery fire block test established by the National School
				Transportation Specifications and Procedures adopted at the most recent
				National Congress on School Transportation.
(6) Aisle supports of seat backs shall be
				slanted away from the aisle sufficiently to give an aisle clearance of 15
				inches at the tops of the seat backs.
(7) The rear davenport paneling shall be
				covered with fireblock upholstery or have fireblock material between the engine
				compartment and the passenger compartment, and the seat on rear engine busses
				shall be covered with fireblock upholstery. As of January 1, 2014, all vehicles
				procured for use in this State shall be constructed with materials that enable
				it to meet all the criteria of the school bus seat upholstery fire block test
				established by the National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures
				adopted at the most recent National Congress on School
				Transportation.
(8) A flip-up seat
				may be installed at side emergency doors.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.32 - Service Doors, Emergency Windows, Doors, and Exits

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Service Door.
(1) The service door shall be:
(a) Located on the right side near the front,
				convenient to the seated operator's unobstructed vision. The entrance shall
				have a minimum horizontal opening of 24 inches and a minimum vertical opening
				of 68 inches.
(b) Manually or power
				operated by the seated operator and designed to afford easy release and prevent
				accidental opening. Parts of the hand lever may not come together so as to
				shear or crush fingers. If one section of the folding door opens inward and the
				other opens outward, the forward section shall open outward. Vertical closing
				edges shall be equipped with padding to prevent injury. The bottom of the lower
				glass panel shall be not more than 10 inches from the top surface of the bottom
				step when the bus is unloaded. The top of the upper glass panel shall be not
				more than 6 inches from the top of the door. Power-operated doors shall be
				equipped for emergency release in case of power failure and shall be labeled on
				the inside with letters at least 1/2 inch high and instructions for emergency
				opening.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.33 - Step-Well Service Door

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The
				step risers shall be approximately equal in height with the upper riser not
				more than 15 inches in height.
B.
				The surface of steps shall be completely covered with a nonskid material having
				1-1/2 inch white nosing, fire-resistant, nonskid wear-resistant, and rubber
				step treads, which shall have a minimum overall thickness of 0.1875
				inch.
C. The steps shall be
				enclosed to prevent accumulation of ice and snow and may not protrude beyond
				the width of the body.
D. The step
				well shall be illuminated by at least one lamp providing white light actuated
				automatically by the opening of the door.
E. The lower step shall be not less than 12
				inches and not more than 16 inches above the level on which the unloaded bus
				rests.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.34 - Stop Signal Arm

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A second stop signal arm may be installed on the left outside
				  of the body and shall be installed as close as practicable to the rear of the
				  bus.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.34-1 - Crossing Arm

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A crossing arm
				may be installed on the far right of the front bumper. The crossing arm:
(1) Shall be securely bolt-mounted;
(2) Shall be easily removable for
				towing;
(3) Shall be activated
				simultaneously with the stop arm;
(4) May not open more than 90
				degrees;
(5) Shall extend a minimum
				of 66 inches from the front of the bumper when activated;
(6) May not have sharp edges or projections
				which may cause injury to students; and
(7) Shall be air, vacuum, or electrically
				operated and may not have lights.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.35 - Undercoating

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
The entire underside of the vehicle body and front fenders,
				  including floor members and side panels below floor level, shall be coated with
				  a fire-resistant undercoating material applied by spray method at least
				  1/8-inch thick in order to seal, deaden sound, insulate, and prevent oxidation.
				  Fiberglass construction is exempt from undercoating
				  requirements.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.36 - Wheel Housing

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The body
				shall provide coverage of the two dual rear wheels and tires or be equipped
				with suitable protectors of metal or substantial flexible extensions. When
				extensions are provided, they shall meet the requirements of COMAR
				11.14.04.10E.
B. The wheel housing opening shall
				allow for easy tire removal and service. Rear wheel housing shall be shielded
				with a metal splash guard on the front and rear of rear wheel wells.
C. The wheel housings shall:
(1) Provide clearance for installation and
				use of tire chains on dual wheels;
(2) Be designed to support the seat and
				passenger loads; and
(3) Be
				attached to the floor sheets in such a manner as to prevent any dust, water, or
				fumes from entering the body.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.37 - Windshields, Windows, Wipers, and Washers

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Safety Glass. Glass shall be installed so
				that the identification mark is legible.
B. Windshields. The glass in the windshield
				shall have a horizontal gradient band starting slightly above the line of the
				operator's vision and gradually decreasing in light transmission to 20 percent
				or less at the top of the windshield.
C. Stirrup Steps. There shall be at least one
				folding stirrup step or recessed foothold and suitably located handles on each
				side of the front of the body for easy accessibility for cleaning the
				windshield and lamps.
D. Windows.
(1) Glass in all side windows, doors, and
				rear windows shall be AS-2 laminated safety sheet.
(2) Passenger compartment windows shall be
				AS-2 or 3 and:
(a) Operate freely;
(b) Open 9 to 10 1/2 inches from the top only
				and provide an emergency exit of a least 9 by 22 inches, except that there may
				be a window that does not open to 9 by 22 inches located next to a side
				emergency door;
(c) Have all
				exposed edges of glass banded;
(d)
				Be free of window guards or bars either on the inside or outside; and
(e) Be metal framed split sash.
(3) The window directly to the
				left of the driver:
(a) Shall be
				split;
(b) Shall slide forward and
				backward in weather-stripped grooves; and
(c) May have an adjustable driver's vent
				window.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.38 - Vehicles for Transporting Special Needs Children

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A. Vehicles constructed for transporting
				special needs children shall comply with minimum standards for school vehicles,
				but because of the use of specialized equipment, certain modifications in these
				minimum standards may be made.
B.
				Special Service Doors.
(1) A special single
				door opening, if provided, shall be located on the right side of the vehicle,
				far enough to the rear to prevent the open door from obstructing the front
				right service door. The lift door opening shall accommodate the lift
				provided.
(2) The header over the
				door area shall be padded.
(3)
				Unless the special door obstructs the service door when open, it shall be
				hinged at the forward side.
(4) If
				dual doors are used, the doors shall be approximately equal in width and hinged
				to the side of the vehicle. Each panel shall open outward, and the forward
				panel shall be provided with an overlapping flange to close the space where the
				door panels meet. A weather seal shall be provided to close all door
				edges.
(5) A two-point fastening
				device, which shall be a slide bar or rod, cam activated, and fastened to the
				header and floor or jamb, shall be used for single doors. If there are double
				doors, the front door shall have a three-point fastening device, which shall be
				a slide bar or rod, cam activated, and fastened to the header, floor, and rear
				door. The rear door shall have at least a one-point fastening device to the
				header.
(6) Doors shall:
(a) Be manually operated.
(b) Be equipped with a device that will
				activate an audible signal in the driver's compartment when the door is not
				closed securely. The signal shall deactivate when the door is fully opened.
				When the door is closed, the device shall be automatically reset. A visible
				signal may be installed in addition to the audible signal.
(c) Contain a window aligned with the lower
				line of other windows of the vehicle and approximately the same size as other
				vehicle windows.
(7)
				Between the special service door and the service door, there shall be at least
				one standard size window.
(8) When
				ramps are used, door panels shall extend below the floor line and cover the
				ramp container opening.
(9) Door
				posts and headers shall be reinforced sufficiently to provide support and
				strength equivalent to that of other doors.
(10) A light shall be placed inside the
				vehicle to provide light in the area of the special service door, and shall be
				operated from the door area.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.39 - Video Cameras

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Video cameras may be installed if the system is:
A. Approved by the Administration;
B. Installed securely in an area of the
				vehicle with no sharp edges;
C.
				Located in an area not likely to cause student injury; and
D. Outside the federal head impact
				zone.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.40 - Safety Detection Systems

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A.
				A safety detection system approved by the Federal Communications Commission may
				be installed to warn bus drivers of moving objects, such as children, within
				areas around a school vehicle considered to be most dangerous if the system:
(1) Is designed to monitor and warn school
				bus drivers of moving objects during loading and unloading;
(2) Operates automatically;
(3) Is activated by extending the stop arm;
				and
(4) Has audible and visual
				alarms.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.41 - Air Conditioning Systems

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A.
				Air conditioning systems may be installed in school vehicles if:
(1) The systems are approved by the
				Administration;
(2) The agency and
				personnel installing the systems have been certified by the air conditioning
				manufacturer;
(3) There are no
				sharp edges or protrusions that could injure students;
(4) The total vehicle battery capacity is at
				least 1800 amperes;
(5) The vehicle
				alternator rating is at least 145 amperes; and
(6) The system does not contain refrigerant
				that is:
(a) Toxic to persons, or
(b) Flammable.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.02.42 - Child Reminder System

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A child reminder system approved by the Administration may be
				  installed. The deactivating switch shall be located on the inside rear most
				  portion of the bus.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.03 - Type II School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.03.01 - Scope

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A. This chapter is
				intended to provide minimum standards for the design, construction, and
				equipment of Type II school vehicles manufactured for sale in Maryland and is
				intended to enhance 49 CFR standards.
B. When CFR standards conflict with Maryland
				standards, CFR standards shall be used to construct Maryland certified school
				vehicles.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.03 - Type II School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.03.03 - Certification

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A. A manufacturer,
				distributor, or dealer of Type II school vehicles that are to be sold or
				distributed in this State shall certify to the Administration that all vehicles
				they sell or distribute are in full compliance with the provisions of this
				chapter. The certification shall be:
(1) In a
				form prescribed by the Administration;
(2) Filed annually; and
(3) Filed before the introduction of a new
				model.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.03 - Type II School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.03.04 - Bumpers

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A. A front bumper
				shall be provided, and shall:
(1) Be painted
				black;
(2) Extend to protect the
				outer edges of the fenders;
(3) Be
				of sufficient strength to permit pushing another vehicle of comparable weight
				without permanent deformation; and
(4) Be located at a height of between 14
				inches and 18 inches when measured from the bottom edge of the bumper to the
				level surface on which the unloaded bus stands.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.03 - Type II School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.03.05 - Brakes

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A. Braking systems
				may not allow the vehicle to be without operative brakes capable of stopping
				the vehicle when loaded to manufacturers gross vehicle weight at any legal road
				speed.
B. Brake lines shall be:
(1) Protected from excessive heat and
				vibration by means of a heat shield, if necessary; and
(2) Installed to prevent chafing, cutting, or
				stretching.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.03 - Type II School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.03.06 - Drive Train

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A. Axles.
(1) The front axle and suspension shall be of
				sufficient capacity to support that portion of the load as would be imposed by
				the manufacturer's maximum gross vehicle weight rating.
(2) The rear suspension assembly shall have a
				gross weight rating equal to that portion of the load as would be imposed by
				the manufacturer's maximum gross vehicle weight rating.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.03 - Type II School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.03.07 - Electrical (Chassis Wiring)

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A.
				Alternator. The alternator with rectifier shall have an operational rating
				capable of supplying sufficient electrical power to maintain a fully charged
				storage battery with all electrical equipment, except the horn, hydraulic lift,
				and engine starting motor, operating simultaneously while the vehicle is
				running normally.
B. Battery.
(1) The battery shall:
(a) Be of sufficient capacity to supply all
				electrical requirements; and
(b)
				Have a minimum cold cranking capacity rating of 650 amperes measured at
				0°F.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.03 - Type II School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.03.08 - Exhaust System

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A. The exhaust
				system shall include the:
(1) Exhaust manifold
				and gaskets; and
(2) Piping leading
				from the flange of the exhaust manifold to and including the muffler or
				mufflers and exhaust pipes.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.03 - Type II School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.03.09 - Frame

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A. The chassis
				frame, for a body on chassis type vehicles, shall extend to the rear edge of
				the rear body cross member.
B. The
				body shall be attached to the chassis frame in such a manner as to minimize
				shifting of the body from the chassis under severe impact.
C. Alterations.
(1) Alterations in the length of the frame
				may be made only behind the rear hangers of the rear springs or forward of the
				front hangers of the front springs, or both, and may not be for the purpose of
				extending the wheelbase.
(2)
				Alterations may be made only if designed and guaranteed either by the original
				chassis manufacturer or by the company installing the school vehicle
				body.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.03 - Type II School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.03.10 - Fuel System and Tank

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A.
				Fuel Tank. The fuel tank shall:
(1) Have a
				minimum capacity of 22 gallons;
(2)
				Be filled and vented entirely outside the body; and
(3) Have a fill opening located so that
				accidental fuel spillage will not drip or drain to any part of the exhaust
				system.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.03 - Type II School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.03.11 - Instruments

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A. A type II school
				vehicle shall be equipped with, at a minimum, the following nonglare
				illuminated instruments and gauges:
(1)
				Ammeter or voltmeter with charge or discharge indication;
(2) Fuel gauge;
(3) Odometer capable of registering mileage
				in tenths of a mile;
(4) Oil
				pressure gauge;
(5)
				Speedometer;
(6) Upper beam
				headlamp indicator; and
(7) Water
				temperature gauge.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.03 - Type II School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.03.12 - Steering System

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A. Steering
				gear shall be approved by the chassis manufacturer and designed to ensure safe
				and accurate performance when a vehicle is operated with a maximum load at
				maximum speed.
B. The steering
				adjustment mechanism shall be accessible to perform required external
				adjustments.
C. Only changes
				approved by the chassis manufacturer may be made in the steering
				apparatus.
D. The steering system
				design shall provide for lubrication of wear points, if necessary.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.03 - Type II School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.03.13 - Suspension (Springs and Shocks)

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A.
				Springs and Suspension Assemblies. Springs and suspension assemblies shall be:
(1) Of ample resiliency under all load
				conditions;
(2) Able to sustain the
				loaded vehicle without evidence of overload; and
(3) Designated to carry their proportional
				share of gross vehicle weight.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.03 - Type II School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.03.14 - Tires and Rims

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A. Tires and
				rims of proper size and tires with load range commensurate with the chassis
				manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating shall be provided.
B. If the vehicle is equipped with a spare
				tire and rim, they shall be of the same size as those mounted on the vehicle,
				and shall be mounted outside the passenger compartment under the
				vehicle.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.03 - Type II School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.03.15 - Alternating Flashing Lights

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A.
				Warning Lights. A bus shall be equipped with four red flashing warning lights
				and four amber flashing warning lights that conform to the same requirements
				except as to:
(1) Color; and
(2) Candlepower which shall be at least 2-1/2
				times that specified for red flashing warning lights.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.03 - Type II School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.03.16 - Flashing White Strobe Light

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A.
				A school vehicle may be equipped with a flashing white strobe light on the roof
				of the vehicle.
B. The flashing
				white strobe light:
(1) Shall be installed on
				the roof in a position not further than 1/3 of the body length forward from the
				rear edge of the roof;
(2) Shall
				have a single clear lens emitting light 360 degrees around its vertical
				axis;
(3) May not extend above the
				roof more than the maximum legal vehicle height, as set forth in Transportation
				Article, §
										24-104(a),
				Annotated Code of Maryland; and
(4)
				Shall be approved by the Administration.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.03 - Type II School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.03.17 - Body Construction

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A. The
				body shall be constructed of fire-resistant material and the materials used
				inside the passenger compartment.
B. The body shall be reasonably dustproof,
				gasproof, weathertight, and fume proof, and openings between the chassis and
				passenger compartment, where applicable, shall be sealed to prevent fumes or
				gases from entering the vehicle body.
C. The body manufacturer shall indicate in a
				permanent and readily visible location on the body the month and year of final
				completion of the vehicle.
D. The
				floor in the passenger compartment shall be level, except in the wheel housing,
				toeboard, stepwell, fuel fill pipe, and driver's platform areas which shall be
				constructed of fire resistant material.
E. Rub Rails.
(1) One rub rail shall:
(a) Be located approximately at the floor
				line;
(b) Cover the same
				longitudinal area as the upper rub rail, except at wheel housings;
				and
(c) Extend to the radii of the
				right and left rear corners of the vehicle.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.03 - Type II School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.03.18 - Book Racks

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Book racks may not be installed in Type II school
				  vehicles.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES › Chapter 11.19.03 - Type II School Vehicles - Construction Standards › Section 11.19.03.19 - Color and Identification (Lettering)

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A. Color.
(1) The school bus body, including the cowl,
				hood, and fenders shall be painted a uniform color, National School Bus Yellow.
				If the window pilasters are visible after the window is installed they also
				shall be painted National School Bus Yellow. A chrome or manufacturer's gray
				grill is acceptable and the roof may be painted white. The white painted area
				may not extend below the top of the marker lights on the sides of the vehicle.
				The front and rear caps may not be painted white.
(2) Body trim, on the exterior of the body,
				including the bumpers, the emergency door arrow, lamp hoods, and the lettering
				on the front, rear, and both sides of the body, shall be black. Yellow numbers
				on the front bumper are acceptable.
(3) Rub rails, seat line, and snow rails
				shall be painted glossy black.
(4)
				Wheel rims shall be black, gray, or silver.