Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 443 - INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Section 443.50 - Inspection Procedures for COVID-19 Related Equipment

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Personal protective equipment and COVID-19 related signage may
				be installed on any vehicle covered by this Part. If installed, the equipment
				and signage shall be inspected according to this Section.
a) Hand Sanitizer Dispenser
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Dispenser must be securely installed in the driver/entry area,
				either behind the handrail or just to the right of the driver on the vertical
				portion of the dash in a location where hand sanitizer cannot drip or leak onto
				the entry way or passenger walkway. The dispenser must not be mounted as to
				cause a catch point to passengers as they enter or exit the bus.
Dispenser must be labeled with the words "sanitizer" or "hand
				sanitizer".
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Dispenser is not securely installed in the driver/entry area,
				either behind the handrail or just to the right of the driver on the vertical
				portion of the dash.
Dispenser is installed in a location where it drips or leaks
				onto the entryway or passenger walkway.
Dispenser is mounted in a way to cause a catch point to
				passengers as they enter or exit the bus.
Required label is missing.
b) Driver Protective Barrier
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
A driver protective barrier panel may be installed directly
				behind the driver. The panel must be mounted to the wall of the bus as flush as
				practicable. If installed, the passenger seat directly behind the driver must
				be rendered inoperative (this can be accomplished by removing the lower seat
				cushion) to comply with FMVSS 571.222. If the lower seat cushion is removed,
				all exposed seat frame must be padded in compliance with FMVSS 571.302. The
				panel shall be constructed of clear material compliant with FMVSS 571.302, such
				as polycarbonate. The end of the barrier panel exposed to the passenger
				compartment shall be secured to a padded stanchion extending from the floor to
				the ceiling. The stanchion shall be attached to the roof bow or a reinforced
				panel in the ceiling and a solid connection point on the floor. The barrier
				panel shall be in compliance with FMVSS 571.302 and FMVSS 571.222
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
The barrier is installed in a location other than directly
				behind the driver or not flush to the wall of the bus. The passenger seat
				directly behind the driver is operative with a barrier installed or the lower
				seat cushion has been removed with padding installed that is not in compliance
				with FMVSS 571.302. Barrier is not constructed, secured, or padded in
				compliance with FMVSS 571.222 and 571.302.
c) COVID-19 Related Lettering/Signage
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Lettering/signage that relates to COVID-19 (e.g., assigned
				seating for students, social distancing, face coverings, guidelines adopted by
				the bus operator, etc.) may be installed on the interior of the bus. The
				lettering may be installed on the forward face of seat backs or seat cushions,
				ceiling, or bulkhead and cannot interfere with other required lettering.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Lettering or signage is installed on the exterior of the bus or
				in a place other than the forward face of seat backs or seat cushions, ceiling,
				or bulkhead.
Lettering or signage obstructs other required
				lettering.