Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 441 - INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR TYPE I SCHOOL BUSES › Appendix A - Air Cleaner through Barrier, Guard

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a)
AIR CLEANER
PROCEDURE/SPECIFICATIONS:
Any type is acceptable.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Air cleaner is not properly attached or is
						  missing.
b)
AISLE
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Unobstructed minimum clearance leading from service
						  door to emergency door (or back of bus) must be at least 12 inches (305 mm)
						  wide. For buses manufactured in July 1987 or later, aisle width at two inches
						  below top of seat back must be 15 inches (380mm). Floor to ceiling height must
						  be a minimum of 68.9 inches (1.75
						  m) at any location within the aisle.
An aisle may be adjacent to any side emergency door.
						  For buses manufactured on or after September 1, 1994, the following must be
						  met:
1)
An unobstructed aisle measuring at least 11.7 inches
						  (30 cm) must be maintained at all times, except with a flip-up seat is in the
						  down position.
2)
No portion of the door latch mechanism can be
						  obstructed by a seat.
3)
The 11.7 inches (30 cm) aisle is measured from the door
						  opening to the seat back in front. (
						  49
						  CFR 571.217 )
AGENCY NOTE:
Flip-up seats are allowed. See SEATS, PASSENGER for
						  standards.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Aisle does not meet minimum standards.
c)
ALTERNATOR
(GENERATOR)
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
The generator, or alternator with rectifier, shall have
						  a minimum capacity rating of 60 amperes and shall be capable of meeting all
						  electrical requirements.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Alternator does not meet minimum standards or is not
						  functioning.
d)
AXLES
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Must meet federal chassis requirements as indicated on
						  federal certification label. ( 49 CFR 568 )
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Axles show visible signs of apparent damage, leaking
						  fluids or are not firmly attached.
e)
BARRIER,
GUARD
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
A guard barrier, constructed and thickly padded so as
						  to provide head, knee and leg protection, shall be installed in front of each
						  forward facing passenger seat that does not directly face the rear surface of
						  another passenger seat. The barrier must measure the same height as the
						  passenger seat back directly behind that barrier. (
						  49
						  CFR 571.222 ).
In a bus manufactured in January 1988 or later, guard
						  barriers must measure the same height required of the seat back directly behind
						  that barrier.
Exception: In a bus manufactured from July 1, 1987, to
						  December 31, 1987, the barrier may measure less than the seat back behind the
						  barrier.
Exception: In a bus with chassis (incomplete vehicle)
						  manufactured in March 1977 or earlier, the barrier may consist of a
						  floor-to-ceiling vertical stanchion, padded to within three inches of ceiling
						  and floor, and a stanchion-to-wall, fully padded, horizontal guard rail.
						  However, if located adjacent to stepwell, this type barrier shall include a
						  stepwell guard panel that extends from the stanchion to the wall and from the
						  guard rail to within two inches of the floor.
Exception: All buses manufactured prior to September
						  1974 are exempt from padding on stanchions and guard rails.
Exception: See 92 Ill. Adm. Code 445.APPENDIX A
						  (Inspection Procedures for Special Education School Buses) for possible
						  exception.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Barrier is not solidly attached. Padding or covering
						  shows wear and tear. Barrier does not meet requirements.