Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 443 - INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Appendix E - Filter, Oil through Frame and Body

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) FILTER, OIL
PROCEDURE/SPECIFICATIONS:
Replaceable element or cartridge type. Minimum
						  one-quart capacity.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Oil filter leaks or does not meet requirements.
b) FIRE EXTINGUISHER
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Pressurized dry-chemical gauge type approved by
						  Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., 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.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Gauge does not indicate in the calibrated or marked
						  "Full Charge" area. Seal is broken. Extinguisher is not mounted, not in a quick
						  release holder or not labeled in compartment, if applicable. Improper rating.
						  Missing.
c) FIRST AID KIT
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Kit shall be readily identifiable, removable, and
						  mounted in readily accessible place in driver's compartment - either in full
						  view or in specified 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 - 1 package
2" bandage compress - 1 package
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:
OHSA approved blood-borne pathogen kits are
						  permitted.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Kit is complete. Dust or other visible dirt is present
						  inside case. Minimum number of individual packages are not sealed. Medicine or
						  tourniquet is present. Locked compartment containing kit is not labeled. Not
						  mounted in readily accessible location. Missing.
d) FLOORS AND FLOOR COVERING
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
A plywood of 
						  5/8 inch
						  exterior BB grade or equivalent material shall be applied over the existing
						  steel floor and securely fastened. Covering in underseat area shall be of fire
						  resistant floor covering of type commonly used in passenger transportation
						  equipment and shall have a minimum thickness of .125 inch. The floor covering
						  in the aisle shall be nonskid, wear resistant, and fire resistant type. The
						  aisle floor covering shall have a minimum thickness of .140 inch.
All floor coverings and metal floor stripping must be
						  permanently bonded to the floor and must not crack when subjected to sudden
						  changes in temperature. Bonding or adhesive material shall be waterproof. All
						  seams must be sealed with waterproof sealer. All openings in floorboard or fire
						  wall between chassis and passenger carrying compartment must be solid and
						  sealed.
Boots and seals around shift levers, emergency brakes
						  and interior engine covers must be secure and solidly attached.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Abnormal wear and obstructions are present. Holes or
						  openings are present in floors, floor covering, interior engine cover, or
						  boots. Metal floor stripping is not securely attached or broken. Interior
						  engine cover is not fastened securely. Floor or floor covering does not meet
						  requirements.
e) FRAME AND BODY
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Visually inspect:
1)
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.
2)
Cross members and mounting bolts.
3)
Engine mounting bolts.
4)
Frame shall extend to rear of body cross member.
5)
Frame extension is permitted when alterations are
						  behind rear hanger or rear springs and not for the purpose of extending wheel
						  base.
6)
Collision damage which is detrimental to the safe
						  operation of the vehicle.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
1)
Cracked, loose, missing bolts. Any repair done by
						  welding body to frame, insulation strip missing.
2)
Loose, cracked, broken or missing.
3)
Missing, loose.
4)
Cracked, broken, bent, rusted to a depth as to
						  substantially weaken frame - welding except by body manufacturer.
5)
Unless permitted, frame extends past wheel base.
6)
Collision damage which is detrimental to the safe
						  operation of the vehicle.