Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 441 - INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR TYPE I SCHOOL BUSES › Appendix E - Filter, Oil through Frame and Body

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a)
FILTER, OIL
PROCEDURES/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 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 (May be 1 package in
						  bus with chassis [incomplete vehicle] manufactured in March 1977 or
						  earlier.)
2" bandage compress - 2 packages (May be 1 package in
						  bus with chassis [incomplete vehicle] manufactured in March 1977 or
						  earlier.)
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.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Kit is not 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:
Covering in underseat area, including tops of wheel
						  housings, driver's compartment, interior engine cover, and toeboard shall be
						  covered with fire-resistant floor covering of type commonly used in passenger
						  transportation equipment. The floor covering in the aisle and entrance area
						  shall be a nonskid, wear-resistant, and fire-resistant type commonly used in
						  commercial passenger transportation vehicles. Covering and metal floor
						  stripping must be permanently bonded to 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 firewall between chassis
						  and passenger-carrying compartment must be solid and sealed. Interior engine
						  cover must be securely fastened.
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, 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.