Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 436 - INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR MULTIFUNCTION SCHOOL ACTIVITY BUSES › Appendix H - Mirrors through Rub Rails

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) MIRRORS
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Every required mirror shall be of reflecting
				material protected from abrasion, scratching, and corrosion. Mirror shall be
				firmly installed on stable supports so as to give a clear, stable, reflected
				view. Mirrors must meet all requirements of
				49 CFR
				571.111 to provide the required field of
				view.
Convex crossover mirrors can be combined with either
				the right or left side safety mirrors provided the convex mirror meets the
				field of view and size requirements of
				49 CFR
				571.111.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Mirrors do not meet requirements; are defective; are
				excessively clouded; are not securely attached; have cracked or broken
				glass.
1) Exterior
A) Rear View Driving
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Shall be mounted outside on the left and right sides
				of the MFSAB. Must give seated driver a view to the rear along each side of the
				MFSAB. Must be at least 50 square inches of usable flat rectangular reflecting
				surface on each side. (See
				49 CFR
				571.111.)
If the rear view driving mirror does not provide the
				required field of view, a convex driving mirror must be installed to expand the
				driving view to the rear. However, the usable flat reflecting surface must be
				rectangular and must maintain at least 50 square inches.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Rear view driving mirror does not meet requirements;
				is defective; is excessively clouded; is not adjustable; is not securely
				attached; has cracked or broken glass.
B) Right Side Safety
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
An outside convex mirror, either alone or in
				combination with the crossover mirror system, shall give the seated driver a
				view of the roadway along the right side of the MFSAB between the most forward
				surface of the right front tire and the rear of the rear bumper. The projected
				reflecting surface of this convex mirror shall be at least 40 square inches
				(71/8 inches (18.10 cm) diameter if a circle).
Extra-wide-angle convex mirror heads are permissible
				on right front corner only.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Right side safety mirror does not meet requirements;
				is defective; is excessively clouded; is not adjustable; is not securely
				attached; has cracked or broken glass.
C) Left Side Safety (Optional)
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
A convex mirror is required if the left rear view
				driving mirror system does not give the seated driver a reflected view of the
				roadway along the left side of the MFSAB between the front edge of the driver's
				seat (in most forward position) and the rear of the rear bumper. The convex
				mirror shall be installed so that either alone or in combination with the rear
				view driving mirror gives the seated driver the proper view.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Left side safety mirror does not meet requirements;
				is defective; is excessively clouded; is not adjustable; is not securely
				attached; has cracked or broken glass.
D) Crossover
An outside convex mirror shall give the seated
				driver a view of the front bumper and the area of roadway in front of the
				MFSAB. The projected reflecting surface of this mirror shall be at least 40
				square inches (71/8 inch (18.10 cm) diameter if a circle). (See
				49 CFR
				571.111.)
Exception: If the seated driver of a forward control
				MFSAB has a direct view of the front bumper and the area of roadway in front of
				the MFSAB, a crossover mirror is optional.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Crossover mirror does not meet requirements; is
				defective; is excessively clouded; is not adjustable; is not securely attached;
				has cracked or broken glass.
2) Interior
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Must have a clear view safety glass mirror, metal
				backed and framed with rounded corners and edges that shall be padded. Shall
				afford a good view of the interior and roadway to the rear.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Interior mirror does not meet requirements; is
				defective; is excessively clouded; is not adjustable; is not securely attached;
				has cracked or broken glass.
b) PAINT REQUIREMENTS
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
The exterior of any MFSAB can be any color except
				national school bus glossy yellow.
Each opening for a required emergency exit must be
				outlined around its outside perimeter with a minimum one inch (2.54 cm) wide
				retroreflective tape, including roof exits. The retroreflective tape must be on
				the exterior surface of the MFSAB. Required retroreflective tape can be located
				on the rear bumper or the rub rail, provided the space under the emergency exit
				door or emergency exit window is not adequate to accommodate the tape or
				provided rivets are present that prohibit the tape from being applied properly.
				(
				49
				CFR 571.217 )
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Paint does not meet color requirements or is in poor
				condition (i.e., faded, peeling or rusted). MFSAB is painted national school
				bus glossy yellow.
c) PEDALS (ACCELERATOR, SERVICE BRAKE, CLUTCH, EMERGENCY/
				PARKING BRAKE)
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Minimum 11/2 inches (3.81 cm) clearance with pedal
				fully depressed. All pedals must be covered with rigid nonslip material.
Manufactured pedal extensions are allowed. They must
				be securely attached and covered with rigid nonslip material. Homemade pedal
				extensions are prohibited.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Pedals do not meet clearance requirements or are not
				covered with rigid nonslip material. Manufactured pedal extensions are not
				securely attached. Homemade pedal extensions are present.
d) PROJECTIONS
1) Exterior
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Entire rear and bumper area of MFSAB must be
				nonhitchable.
AGENCY NOTE: "Nonhitchable" is defined as the rear
				of the MFSAB being designed and maintained to prevent or discourage riding or
				grasping rear of MFSAB so as to "hitch" rides.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Exterior projections do not comply with nonhitchable
				requirements.
2) Interior
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Interior shall be free of all dangerous
				projections.
Optional equipment (e.g., video camera) that is
				located in the bulkhead area of the MFSAB and not flush with the interior walls
				must meet the following requirements:
A) Must not interfere with occupants entering or
				exiting the MFSAB.
B) Must not be located in driver's head impact
				zone.
C) Must not obstruct required lettering.
Additional projections (e.g., external speakers, air
				conditioners, overhead storage racks) located within 59 inches (149.86 cm) from
				the floor shall be padded to prevent injury. This includes inner lining of
				ceiling and walls.
Flush mounted speakers are exempt from padding
				requirements.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Optional equipment in bulkhead area does not meet
				requirements.
Remaining projections are not padded (e.g., external
				speakers).
e) RADIO SPEAKERS
Radio/stereo speakers cannot be located within four
				feet of the rearmost position of the driver's seat.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Speakers are located in the prohibited area or are
				not deactivated.
Exception: Two way radio speakers are exempt.
f) REFLECTORS
Two or more lamps or reflectors may be combined if
				the requirements for each lamp or reflector are met. (See
				49
				CFR 571.108 -S 6.3.)
1) Front
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Two yellow or amber rigid or sheet type (tape)
				reflex reflectors shall be securely attached on the front of the body near the
				lower left and right hand corners. (See Section 12-202 of the Illinois Vehicle
				Equipment Law.)
These front reflectors shall be located between 15
				and 60 inches (38.1 cm and 152.4 cm) above the roadway at either fender, cowl,
				or body and installed so as to mark the outer edge of the maximum width of the
				MFSAB. No part of the required reflecting material may be obscured by a lamp,
				mirror, bracket or any other portion of the MFSAB.
No part of the required reflecting material may be
				more than 11.8 inches (29.97 cm) inboard of the outer edge of the nearest rub
				rail.
The reflector may be any shape (e.g., square,
				rectangle, circle, oval, etc.). A rigid type reflex reflector may be any size
				if permanently marked either DOT, SAE A, or SAE J 594; otherwise, it shall
				display at least seven square inches of reflecting material (about 3 inch (7.62
				cm) diameter if a solid circle).
A sheet type (tape) reflex reflector may conform to
				the surface on which it is installed but its forward projected reflecting area
				shall be at least eight square inches.
Exception: MFSAB that measure less than 80 inches
				(203.2 cm) wide are exempt. (See
				49
				CFR 571.108.)
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REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Missing or damaged reflective material; not located
				or positioned as required.
2) Left Side
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
One amber no more than 12 inches (30.48 cm) from the
				front and one red no more than 12 inches (30.48 cm) from the rear. Mounted at a
				height not less than 15 inches (38.10 cm) and not more than 60 inches (152.4
				cm) above the surface of the road. (See Section 12-202 of the Illinois Vehicle
				Equipment Law.)
On MFSAB more than 30 feet long (914.4 cm), one
				amber reflector must also be provided at or near midpoint between front and
				rear side reflector. (See
				49
				CFR 571.108.)
All reflectors must measure at least three inches
				(7.62 cm) in diameter.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Missing or damaged reflective material; not located
				or positioned as required.
3) Right Side
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
One amber no more than 12 inches (30.48 cm) from the
				front and one red no more than 12 inches (30.48 cm) from the rear. Mounted at a
				height not less than 15 inches (38.1 cm) and not more than 60 inches (152.4 cm)
				above the surface of the road. (See Section 12-202 of the Illinois Vehicle
				Equipment Law.)
On MFSAB more than 30 feet long (914.4 cm), one
				amber reflector must also be provided at or near midpoint between front and
				rear side reflector. (See
				49
				CFR 571.108.)
All reflectors must measure at least three inches
				(7.62 cm) in diameter.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Missing or damaged reflective material; not located
				or positioned as required.
4) Rear
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Two red reflectors on rear body within 12 inches
				(30.48 cm) of lower right and lower left corners. (See Section 12-202 of the
				Illinois Vehicle Equipment Law.) Minimum three inches (7.62 cm) in
				diameter.
Exception: MFSAB that measure less than 80 inches
				(203.2 cm) wide are exempt. (See
				49
				CFR 571.108.)
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REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Missing or damaged reflective material; not located
				or positioned as required.
g) RUB RAILS
There shall be one rub rail, located approximately
				at seat level, that shall extend from the rear of the service entrance
				completely around the MFSAB body without interruption, except at functioning
				doors or a rear engine compartment, to a point of curvature near the front of
				the body on the left side.
There shall be one rub rail on each side, located
				approximately at the floor line, that shall extend over the same longitudinal
				distance as the rub rail located at the seat level.
More than two rub rails may be installed on sides
				and rear of the MFSAB.
Rub rails of longitudinally corrugated or ribbed
				steel at least 3.9 inches (9.91 cm) wide shall be fixed on the outside of the
				MFSAB.
Exceptions:
1) Rub rail need not extend across wheel
				housing.
2) Rub rail may terminate at the point of curvature
				at the right and left rear corners of the body.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Rub rails are missing; are not firmly attached; or
				there is an incorrect number of rails.