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Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.208 - Barriers, Guard

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) A
				restraining guard barrier shall be installed in front of the right and left
				front passenger seats. Barriers shall be constructed to guard passengers from
				being thrown into the stairwell, dash, windshield, or driver's compartment.
				Barriers shall be padded to give knee and head impact protection. Barriers
				shall conform to S5.2 through S5.2.3 of FMVSS 222. (See 92 Ill. Adm. Code 444
				for exceptions for special education school buses.)
b) The vertical distance from the floor
				covering to the top of a barrier positioned in front of a student's seat shall
				measure not less than the vertical distance from the floor covering to the top
				of the seat back on the seat back installed behind that barrier.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.210 - Body Structure and Mounting

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) See
				applicable provisions of the FMVSS for requirements ( 49 CFR 571.100 through
				571.304
				).
b) Insulating material shall be
				placed at all mounting points between the body and chassis frame. This material
				shall be at least 5 mm (.2") thick, may have the quality of the sidewall of an
				automobile tire, and shall be so secured that it will not move, vibrate, or
				"crawl" out of place during normal operations.
c) The body front 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.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.213 - Bumper, Rear

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) The
				entire rear bumper must be of metal construction unless an energy absorbing
				bumper is used.
b) The rear bumper
				must meet chassis or body manufacturer's standards.
c) The rear bumper shall be shielded between
				the body and the bumper to prevent hitching or "riding on."
AGENCY NOTE: See Section
					 442.420 for front
					 bumper requirements.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.214 - Capacity, Passenger

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) The
				vehicle maximum passenger capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the bus
				shall be based upon a provision for 13 inches of seating space for each
				passenger, exclusive of the driver. (Section 12-802 of the Code) Examples: A
				seat 990 mm (39") in width provides 3 passenger spaces; a seat 985 mm (38.8 ")
				in width provides 2 passenger spaces; a device resembling a seat but less than
				330 mm (13") in width would not provide a passenger space.
b) Neither a space not conforming to the
				FMVSS 222 nor the driver's space shall be counted as a passenger space.
				However, any space used for transporting an orthopedically challenged passenger
				shall be counted as a passenger space when computing passenger capacity to be
				displayed on the exterior of the bus as required in Section
				442.250(g).
				(See 92 Ill. Adm. Code 444, Minimum Safety Standards for Construction of School
				Buses used in Special Education Transportation.)
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.215 - Ceiling and Side Walls

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) The
				ceiling and side walls shall be thermally insulated with a fire-resistant
				material approved by the Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc., which shall also
				adequately reduce the noise level and vibrations.
b) The interior of the bus shall be free of
				all unnecessary projections likely to cause injury. Additional projections
				(e.g., external speakers, air conditioners) located within 59 inches from the
				floor shall be padded to prevent injury. This includes inner lining of ceiling
				and walls. Installation of book racks is not permissible. Interior paneling is
				required on the ceiling and walls. Paneling shall be of steel or other suitable
				material of equivalent strength and durability, applied in such a manner as to
				present a clean, smooth and safe interior. Exposed edges of lapped joints shall
				be beaded, flanged or otherwise treated and connected to reduce the likelihood
				of injury from exposed edges.
c)
				Interior height shall be a minimum of 60 inches, measured from the floor to
				ceiling at any point on the longitudinal center line from the front vertical
				bow to the rear vertical bow.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.216 - Child Check System (Optional)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
If a mechanical or electronic child check system is
				  installed, the system must illuminate the interior lights on the bus when the
				  ignition is turned off. (See P.A. 95-0260, effective August 17,
				  2007.)
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.218 - Crossing Control Arm

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a)
				Must meet or exceed the wiring requirements of SAE Recommended Practice
				J1133.
b) Must be capable of full
				operation between, and including, the temperatures -40 degrees F and 160
				degrees F.
c) The arm, when
				activated, must extend a minimum of five feet from the front face of the
				bumper.
d) The arm must be mounted
				on the far right side (entry side) of the front bumper.
e) Appropriate brackets shall be used to
				attach the arm to the front bumper for proper operation and storage.
f) All component parts must meet or exceed
				any applicable FMVSS in effect at the time of manufacture.
g) The arm must extend at the same time the
				stop arm panel extends. An independent "on/off" switch is prohibited.
h) If the driver can stop the arm from
				extending with the use of an optional override switch, the arm sequence must
				automatically reset once the service door is closed.
i) Red lights and/or red reflectors are
				prohibited.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.220 - Defrosters

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Defrosting equipment shall be installed so as to help keep
				  the window to the left of the driver and the glass in the service door clear of
				  fog or frost. This defrosting equipment shall conform to those FMVSS 103 (
				  49
				  CFR 571.103 ) performance requirements that
				  are applicable to school bus windshields.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.230 - Emergency Exits and Door Alarms

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Each emergency exit shall be equipped with
				an interior opening device which may be quickly released but which is designed
				to offer protection against accidental release. Each exterior release handle
				must be nonhitchable.
AGENCY NOTE: "Nonhitchable" is defined as the rear of the bus
				  being designed and maintained to prevent or discourage riding or grasping the
				  rear of the bus so as to "hitch" rides.
b) All emergency exits shall conform to the
				applicable requirements of the FMVSS 217 (
				49
				CFR 571.217 ).
1) Each opening for a required emergency exit
				window or door must be outlined around its exterior perimeter with, at a
				minimum, 1 inch (2.54 cm) wide yellow retroreflective tape. All retroreflective
				tape must be on the exterior surface of the bus and conform to all requirements
				of
				49
				CFR 571.217. Emergency roof exits may be
				outlined in either yellow or white retroreflective tape. Yellow retroreflective
				tape can be located on the rear bumper or 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.
2) Both audible and
				visible alarms shall alert the driver when the engine is running and any
				emergency exit door either:
A) Is not fully
				latched, or
B) Is locked and not
				readily operated manually.
3) An audible alarm shall alert the driver
				when the engine is running and any emergency exit window either:
A) Is not fully latched, or
B) Is locked and not readily operated
				manually.
4) The engine
				starting system shall not operate while any emergency exit door or window
				(optional or required) is locked from either inside or outside the bus.
				"Locked" means that the release mechanism cannot be activated and the exit
				cannot be opened by a person at the exit without a special device such as a key
				or special information such as a combination.
5) An alarm cut-off or "squelch" control is
				prohibited.
6) Exception: No alarm
				is required for roof hatches.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.235 - Floor Covering

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a)
				Plywood or equivalent material may be applied over the existing steel floor and
				securely fastened - shall be applied if specified by the purchaser. If applied,
				plywood shall be at least 1/2" exterior BB grade.
b) All portions of the floor that come in
				contact with passengers' or driver's footwear shall be covered with a
				waterproof material. This floor covering shall not crack when subjected to
				sudden temperature change and shall be bonded securely to the floor with a
				waterproof substance. All seams and openings shall be filled with a waterproof
				sealer.
c) The floor covering in
				the aisles and entrance area shall be of non-skid, wear-resistance type
				material commonly used in commercial passenger transportation
				vehicles.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.240 - Glazing Materials

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) All
				glazing in the rear of a school bus, including the door, shall be the fixed
				type.
b) Laminated safety glass is
				optional. All applicable provisions of the FMVSS 205 ( 49 CFR 205 ) apply to
				the optional laminated safety glass and also to any plastic materials used in
				multiple-glazed unit, including meeting the pertinent tests indicated below,
				that are specified in ANSI Standard Z26.1 -1996 or Z26.1a-1996 and are grouped
				in Table No. 1 of that Standard. Glazing shall be identified as shown below.
Glazing installed in:
Shall meet tests grouped in Z26.1 Table No. 1
							 under:
Shall bear one of the following identification
							 markings:
Windshield
Item 1, either laminated glass or multiple glazed
							 unit
AS 1 Glass
Window or door forward of rearmost location of
							 driver's seat back
AS 1 Glass or
AS 2 Glass
All Other
locations
AS 1 Glass,
AS 2 Glass or
AS 3 Glass
c)
				In addition, any exposed plastic layer of a multiple glazed unit shall be
				identified in conformance with the FMVSS 205 (
				49 CFR
				571.205 ).
d) All glazing shall be installed so the
				identification markings are legible.
AGENCY NOTE: See Section
					 442.310, Window
					 Openings, for window operation
					 requirements.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.245 - Heaters

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) An inside
				temperature of not less than 50 degrees Fahrenheit at average minimum January
				temperature as established by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Weather
				Service Office, for the area in which the vehicle is to be operated shall be
				maintained throughout the bus.
b)
				The primary heater shall be a high output, fresh air type.
c) The secondary heater may be recirculating
				type, and located so as not to interfere with aisle space. Each secondary
				heater shall display a nameplate that identifies the manufacturer and the
				heater capacity rating.
d) The
				heater hoses shall be adequately supported to guard against excessive wear due
				to vibration and shall not interfere with or restrict the operation of any
				engine function. Any hose in the passenger compartment shall be adequately
				protected to prevent injury from burns in the event of rupture.
e) Auxiliary fuel-fired heating systems are
				permitted provided they comply with the following:
1) The auxiliary heating system fuel shall
				utilize the same type of fuel as specified for the vehicle engine;
2) The heater or heaters may be direct hot
				air or connected to the engine's coolant system;
3) An auxiliary heating system, when
				connected to the engine's coolant system, may be used to preheat the engine
				coolant or preheat and add supplementary heat to the bus' heating
				system;
4) Auxiliary heating
				systems must be installed pursuant to the manufacturer's recommendations and
				shall not direct exhaust in a manner that will endanger bus passengers (e.g.,
				under windows);
5) Auxiliary
				heating systems that operate on diesel fuel shall be capable of operating on:
A) a hot water and/or combustion type heater;
				or
B) if only one heater is used, a
				fresh-air or combination fresh-air and recirculation type heater; or
C) blended diesel fuel without the need for
				system adjustment.
6)
				The auxiliary heating system shall be low voltage.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.253 - Metal Treatment

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a)
				Unless excluded by this subsection, all steel or iron used in construction of
				the bus body and attached equipment shall be either resistant to atmospheric
				corrosion, or zinc coated, or treated by equivalent process. Particular
				attention shall be given to each fastener or attaching device, lapped surface,
				welded connection or fastening, cut edge, punched or drilled hole, surface
				subjected to abrasion, closed or box section, and any unvented or undrained
				area or space. The number of unvented or undrained areas or spaces is to be
				minimized. Excluded are door handles, grab handles, and interior decorative
				parts.
b) As evidence that above
				requirements have been met, a sample of fastener, material, or section of body,
				coated or finished as installed in the bus, when subjected to a 1,000-hour salt
				spray test in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
				Standard B-117-1997 "Method of Salt Spray (Fog) Testing" shall not exhibit more
				than 10 percent reduction in weight after all adherent corrosion products are
				removed.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.255 - Mirrors

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Interior Mirror
				- A mirror shall be located inside the bus. It shall be firmly supported,
				constructed of clear view safety glass and securely backed and framed. It shall
				have rounded corners. Edges shall be padded to reduce danger of injury upon
				impact. The mirror shall afford the operator a good view of the bus interior
				and portions of the roadway to the rear.
b) All exterior mirror systems shall conform
				to the applicable requirements of the FMVSS 111 (
				49 CFR
				571.111 ).
c) More convex mirrors than required above
				may be installed, if specified by the purchaser.
d) The reflecting surface on the backside of
				each mirror glass shall be protected from abrasion, scratching, and atmospheric
				corrosion.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.258 - Paint/Color Requirements

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) The
				exterior of each school bus shall be national school bus glossy yellow except
				as indicated in subsections (b) through (i) of this Section.
b) The rooftop may be white. Optional white
				roof shall terminate at any point from top of drip rail to 6" above drip rail.
				The front and rear roof caps shall remain national school bus glossy
				yellow.
c) Body trim, rub rails,
				and lettering other than on a stop signal arm shall be glossy black. Bumpers
				may be glossy black or a bright, light or colorless finish.
d) Lettering on a stop signal arm shall be
				white on a red background.
e) The
				hood and upper cowl may be lusterless black or lusterless school bus
				yellow.
f) Grilles on the front,
				lamp trim and hubcaps may be a bright finish. Wheels and rims may be black,
				gray, or manufacturer's colors.
g)
				The name or emblem of a manufacturer may be colorless or any color.
h) The exterior paint of any school bus shall
				match the central value, hue and chroma set forth in this Part. (Section 12-801
				of the Code)
i) Each opening for a
				required emergency exit window or door must be outlined around its outside
				perimeter with a minimum 1 inch (2.54 cm) wide yellow retroreflective tape. All
				retroreflective tape must be on the exterior surface of the bus and conform to
				all requirements of
				49
				CFR 571.217. Yellow retroreflective tape can
				be located on the rear bumper or 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. Emergency roof exits may be outlined in either yellow or white
				retroreflective tape.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.260 - Rub Rails

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a)
				There shall be one rub rail located approximately at seat level which shall
				extend from the rear of the entrance door on both sides to a point of curvature
				at the rear of the body.
b) Rub
				rails shall be constructed of 16-gauge longitudinally corrugated or ribbed
				steel, ventilated, four inches minimum width, and securely fastened to the body
				by bolts, rivets, or welding.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.265 - Seat Belts, Driver's and Passengers'

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) See the FMVSS for requirements (
				49 CFR
				571.209 and 210 ).
b) The driver's seat belt assembly shall be
				arranged so that all portions of the assembly remain above the floor when not
				in use.
c) If a retractor or
				retractors are installed, they shall be the emergency locking type.
d) The driver's seat must be equipped with a
				lap belt/shoulder harness design.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.270 - Seating

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) No bus shall be
				equipped with "jump" or portable seats (this does not include child restraint
				systems).
b) The driver's seat
				shall be rigidly positioned and have a fore-and-aft adjustment without the use
				of tools or other nonattached devices.
c) A flip-up seat for passengers may be
				located only immediately adjacent to any side emergency door. The flip-up seat
				must conform to the following:
1) The seat
				must be designed so that, when in the folded position, the seat cushion is flat
				against the seat back to prevent a child's limb from becoming lodged between
				the seat cushion and seat back.
2)
				The seat must be designed to discourage a child from standing on the seat
				cushion when in the folded position.
3) The working mechanism under the seat must
				be covered to eliminate any tripping hazard.
4) All sharp metal edges on the seat must be
				padded to prevent any snagging hazard.
5) No portion of the door latch mechanism can
				be obstructed by a seat.
6) There
				must be at least 11.7 inches (30 cm) measured from the door opening to the seat
				back in front.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.275 - Service Entrance and Door

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) The service entrance shall be located on
				the right side near the front, in unobstructed and convenient view of the
				driver. The service entrance shall have a minimum vertical opening of 1.7 m
				(67") and a minimum horizontal opening of 610 mm (24").
b) The service entrance steps shall be
				designed so that the first step shall not be more than 131/2" off the ground.
				If necessary, a step of adequate width and length shall be installed to meet
				this requirement. Provision shall be made to prevent road splash from the wheel
				from accumulating on the step if installed outside the body.
c) The service door shall be either manually
				or power operated by the seated driver. When in the closed and secured
				position, the door operating mechanism shall prevent accidental opening but
				shall afford prompt release and opening by the driver. No exposed parts of a
				door operating mechanism shall come together so as to shear or crush finger(s).
				The vertical closing edge(s) of a service door shall be padded to lessen chance
				of injury.
d) A power operated door
				shall be equipped for emergency manual operation in case of power failure.
				Instructions for emergency operation of a power operated door shall be affixed
				permanently on the interior of the door in letters at least 12 mm (.5")
				high.
e) A single-section service
				door shall be hinged at the front of the service entrance.
f) Glazed panels shall be installed in the
				service door to afford the driver a view of small children outside the door,
				traffic signs, and intersecting roadways. The bottom of each lower glass panel
				shall not be more than 10 inches from the top surface of the bottom step. The
				top of each upper glass panel shall not be more than 3 inches from the top of
				the door.
g) Service Door Lock
				(Optional). If ordered by the purchaser, a lock may be installed on or at the
				service door. Any type service door locking system installed in the bus shall
				conform to at least one of the following requirements.
1) Requirement 1: A locking system shall not
				be capable of preventing the driver from easily and quickly opening the service
				door; or
2) Requirement 2: A
				locking system that is capable of preventing the driver from easily and quickly
				opening the service door shall include an audible and visible alarm to alert
				the driver when the engine is running and the service door is locked. No alarm
				disconnect, "squelch control", or other alarm defeating or attenuating device
				shall be installed; or
3)
				Requirement 3: A locking system shall not be capable of preventing the driver
				from easily and quickly opening the service door except when, and only when, a
				person outside the bus uses a key that is not capable of locking more than one
				of at least 1000 of the door manufacturer's key locking systems.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.285 - Stop Signal Arm Panel

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) A
				stop signal arm panel must be installed on the left side of the bus that
				conforms to
				49 CFR
				571.131. Decals may be used in lieu of
				painting. Strobe lamps are acceptable on stop signal arm panels. See Appendix E
				for example.
b) Additional stop
				signal arm panels may be added at the purchaser's request. Additional panels
				must be located on the left side of the bus. Additional panels must operate in
				conjunction with the required panel and meet all stop arm panel requirements
				except as follows. The additional panel must not contain any marking or
				reflective material on the front side of the panel. The additional panel must
				be located in the rear half of the bus adjacent to the rearmost
				window.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.290 - Tool Compartment (Purchaser's Option)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) A fire-resistant container of adequate
				strength and capacity for storage of tools, chains, curriculum equipment,
				activity equipment, etc., may be installed. If installed, the container shall
				provide reasonable security for its contents and shall be securely fastened to
				prevent the container or its contents from becoming accidentally
				dislodged.
b) If the storage
				container is not installed and tools, equipment, etc., are carried, each such
				item must be secured to prevent its becoming dislodged and causing injury to
				passengers.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.295 - Sun Visor

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) The
				driver's side shall be equipped with an interior adjustable sun visor with a
				minimum size of 5" X 16".
b) No sun
				visor shall interfere with the operator's full view of the rearview
				mirror(s).
c) A sun visor on the
				right passenger side is optional.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.300 - Undercoating

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
The underside of the body, including floor members and the
				  side panels below the floor, shall be coated with a fire-resistant undercoating
				  material applied by the spray method so as to seal, insulate, reduce corrosion,
				  and reduce interior noise. Non-metallic components need not be
				  coated.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.305 - Ventilation

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
The body shall be equipped with a suitable controlled
				  ventilation system of sufficient capacity to maintain a satisfactory ratio of
				  outside to inside air under operating conditions without opening of windows
				  except in warm weather.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.310 - Window Openings

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
This Section does not apply to a window or glazed panel
				  installed forward of a front passenger seat, and is optional for a window
				  installed either beside a rear passenger seat or a special service door or in a
				  side emergency exit.
a) All side
				windows shall open from the top only and shall operate freely.
b) There shall be one vertical opening side
				window for each seat.
c) Each side
				window shall provide an unobstructed emergency egress opening at least 9 inches
				high and 22 inches wide. The opening may extend to 18 inches above the
				unoccupied passenger seat cushion but no closer (to the seat
				cushion).
d) A stop line for the
				window opening shall be applied six inches from the top of the window
				opening.
e) The side windows may be
				split sash.
f) The window latches
				shall be recessed.
AGENCY NOTE: See Section
					 442.240 for
					 glazing material requirements.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.315 - Windshield

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
See the FMVSS for requirements (
				  49 CFR
				  571.104 ).
The windshield may be tinted and may have a "shade
				  band".
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.320 - Windshield Wipers

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
See the FMVSS for requirements (
				  49 CFR
				  571.104 ).
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY › Section 442.325 - Windshield Washer

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
See the FMVSS for requirements (
				  49 CFR
				  571.104 ).
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart C - CHASSIS REQUIREMENTS › Section 442.405 - Air Cleaner

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
The bus shall be equipped with an adequate oil bath, dry
				  element, or equivalent type air cleaner.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart C - CHASSIS REQUIREMENTS › Section 442.410 - Axles

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Must meet
				federal chassis requirements as indicated on the federal certification label as
				required by 49 CFR 567(Certification) and 49 CFR 568 (Vehicles Manufactured in
				Two or More Stages).
b) Wheel base
				shall not be less than 123 inches.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart C - CHASSIS REQUIREMENTS › Section 442.415 - Brakes

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
See the FMVSS for requirements (
				  49 CFR
				  571.105 ).
Power brakes are required.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart C - CHASSIS REQUIREMENTS › Section 442.420 - Bumper, Front

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) The
				front bumper shall meet the chassis manufacturer's standards.
b) The entire front bumper must be of metal
				construction unless an energy absorbing bumper is used.
AGENCY NOTE: See Section
					 442.213 for rear
					 bumper requirements.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart C - CHASSIS REQUIREMENTS › Section 442.425 - Drive Shaft Guard

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Each segment of the drive shaft shall be equipped with a
				  suitable guard to prevent accident or injury in the event of its fracture or
				  disconnection.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart C - CHASSIS REQUIREMENTS › Section 442.435 - Exhaust System and Muffler

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) The
				exhaust pipe, muffler and tail pipe shall be outside the bus body and attached
				to the chassis.
AGENCY NOTE: As mandated by the United States Environmental
				  Protection Agency (USEPA), diesel-powered engines manufactured after December
				  31, 2006 are required to meet stricter standards that will reduce emissions of
				  particulate matter and nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere. School bus
				  manufacturers may be required to modify exhaust systems to meet the USEPA
				  requirements, e.g., mufflers may be replaced with after-treatment devices that
				  significantly reduce toxins released into the atmosphere. Modifications to
				  exhaust systems made in compliance with the USEPA requirements are acceptable
				  provided they do not impact the safe operation of the school bus.
b) The exhaust system shall be
				insulated from any insulated wire, flammable material, brake hose or line, or
				fuel system component by a securely attached metal shield at any point where
				the exhaust system is 11.8 inches (300 mm) or less (four inches (101.6 mm) or
				less if diesel powered engine) from the components listed in this
				subsection.
c) The tail pipe may
				meet the chassis manufacturer's standard configuration. However, the tail pipe
				shall not exit beneath any fuel filler location or beneath any emergency exit
				door.
d) The tail pipe shall extend
				out to, but not more than, 1 inch (25.4 mm) beyond the perimeter of the body or
				the bumper.
e) The shielding of
				engine compartment components shall be governed by the chassis manufacturer's
				standards.
f) Each gas conducting
				component that is not of stainless steel shall be of commercial heat and
				corrosion resistant exhaust system material and shall be nonflexible.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart C - CHASSIS REQUIREMENTS › Section 442.440 - Frame

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
After the date of manufacture of the incomplete vehicle, the
				  chassis frame shall not be altered so as to extend the wheelbase. Other
				  extension(s) of the chassis frame may be accomplished only by the incomplete
				  vehicle, intermediate, or final-stage manufacturer or by an agent of the
				  manufacturer properly instructed and authorized by the manufacturer to make the
				  extension(s).
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart C - CHASSIS REQUIREMENTS › Section 442.445 - Fuel Tank

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) See
				the FMVSS for requirements (
				49 CFR
				571.301 ).
b) The fuel tank shall have a minimum
				capacity of 24 gallons.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart C - CHASSIS REQUIREMENTS › Section 442.450 - Heater Connections

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Each heater installation shall include two shut off valves as
				  close to the engine inlet and outlet connections as
				  practicable.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart C - CHASSIS REQUIREMENTS › Section 442.455 - Horn

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
The bus shall be equipped with at least one horn capable of
				  emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than
				  200 feet. (Section 12-601 of the Code) The horn shall be conveniently
				  controlled from the operator's position and tested in accordance with SAE
				  Standard J377.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart C - CHASSIS REQUIREMENTS › Section 442.460 - Ignition Lock

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A key type lock or other device shall be provided to prevent
				  the vehicle from being set in motion or its engine started by unauthorized
				  persons.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart C - CHASSIS REQUIREMENTS › Section 442.465 - Instruments

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
The bus shall be equipped with the following nonglare
				  illuminated instruments and gauges mounted for easy maintenance and repair and
				  in such a manner that each is clearly visible to the seated operator. An
				  indicator light in lieu of a pressure or temperature gauge is
				  permissible.
a) Speedometer
b) Odometer
c) Fuel Gauge
d) Oil Pressure Gauge
e) Water Temperature Gauge
f) Ampere Meter or Volt Meter with graduated
				charge and discharge indications
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart C - CHASSIS REQUIREMENTS › Section 442.470 - Oil Filter

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
An oil filter of replaceable element type or cartridge type
				  or disposable type shall be provided. The oil filter shall have an oil capacity
				  of at least one quart.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart C - CHASSIS REQUIREMENTS › Section 442.475 - Shock Absorbers

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Two front and two rear heavy-duty double-acting shock
				  absorbers or equivalent damping devices shall be provided.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart C - CHASSIS REQUIREMENTS › Section 442.480 - Springs and Suspension

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Each spring and other component in any of the suspension
				  systems shall be capable of supporting its share of the rated gross axle weight
				  during normal operations.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart C - CHASSIS REQUIREMENTS › Section 442.485 - Steering Mechanism

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) The
				steering gear shall provide safe and accurate performance at maximum load and
				speed and shall be easily adjusted. Only changes approved by the chassis
				manufacturer shall be permitted.
b)
				Power steering is the purchaser's option.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart C - CHASSIS REQUIREMENTS › Section 442.490 - Tires and Wheels

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) See
				the FMVSS for requirements (
				49
				CFR 571.120 ).
b) Wheels and rims may be black, gray or
				manufacturer's colors.
c) A spare
				tire is the purchaser's option. If the spare tire is carried inside it shall be
				securely mounted so that it in no way interferes with the passenger seating
				accommodations, the emergency door operations or aisle space.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart C - CHASSIS REQUIREMENTS › Section 442.495 - Transmissions

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) A manual shift
				transmission shall be fully synchronized in all forward gears. It shall provide
				for at least three forward and one reverse speeds.
b) An automatic transmission is the
				purchaser's option.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart D - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS › Section 442.605 - Battery and Battery Compartment

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) The storage battery shall be a nominal
				12-volt type. It shall be of sufficient capacity to supply all electrical
				requirements but shall be rated, as specified in SAE Standard J537, not less
				than either 70-ampere hours at the 20-hour discharge rate or 105-minutes at the
				25-ampere discharge rate.
b) When
				the battery is mounted outside the engine compartment, it shall be attached
				securely in a closed, weather-tight, and vented compartment that is located and
				arranged so as to provide for convenient routine servicing. The battery
				compartment door, or cover, shall be secured by an adequate manually-operated
				latch or fastener. Each electrical cable connecting the battery in this
				compartment to the body or chassis shall be one piece between the battery
				terminal connector and the first body or chassis terminal connector.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart D - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS › Section 442.610 - Generator or Alternator

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
The generator or alternator with rectifier shall have a
				  maximum output of at least 55-amperes (in accordance with SAE rating) and shall
				  be ventilated and voltage controlled and, if necessary, current controlled and
				  shall be capable of supplying all electrical requirements. The purchaser should
				  specify a larger generator or alternator if needed under his/her operating
				  conditions.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart D - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS › Section 442.620 - Wiring

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) See the FMVSS
				for requirements ( 49 CFR 571 ).
b)
				All wiring for lamps and other electrical devices shall be as recommended for
				automobiles, motor coaches, and heavy duty starting motor circuits in SAE
				Recommended Practices J1292 and J541a and in other practices or standards
				referenced in the SAE Recommended Practices, unless specifically preempted by
				the FMVSS or this Part.
c)
				Manufacturer's circuit arrangements are acceptable; however, a separate circuit
				for the alternately flashing signal lamps and stop signal arm lamps shall be
				installed.
d) Extra fuses for each
				size of fuse used on the bus may be conveniently mounted on the bus body if
				specified by the purchaser.
e) A
				noise suppression switch that is capable of turning off noise producing
				accessories, including, but not limited to, heater blowers, defroster fans,
				auxiliary fans and radios, must be present. (See Section 12-815.2 of the
				Code.)
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart E - EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS › Section 442.705 - Fire Extinguisher (Purchaser's Option)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) The bus shall be equipped with a
				dry-chemical gauge-type fire extinguisher, mounted in a bracket of automotive
				type and located in the driver's compartment in full view of and readily
				accessible to the driver.
b) The
				fire extinguisher shall be of a type approved by the Underwriter's
				Laboratories, Inc., with a rating of not less than 10-BC. The operating
				mechanism shall be sealed with a type of seal that will not interfere with the
				use of the fire extinguisher. Halon fire extinguishers rated at 10-BC are
				approved.
Agency Note: At least one fire extinguisher MUST be carried
					 in each school bus transporting pupils but the purchaser may elect to install
					 his own extinguisher which conforms to this Section after the bus is
					 purchased.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart E - EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS › Section 442.710 - First-Aid Kit (Purchaser's Option)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) The bus shall either carry or provide for
				a first-aid kit, removable and readily identifiable and mounted in full view in
				an accessible place in the driver's compartment.
b) Contents of Kit: The kit shall not contain
				a tourniquet or any type of medicine. The kit shall contain at least the items
				specified below, in at least the specified quantities:
1) Unit Type - Minimum Contents
A)
4" bandage
							 compress..............................................
* 2 packages
B)
2" bandage
							 compress..............................................
* 2 packages
C)
1" adhesive
							 compress..............................................
1 package
D)
40" triangular bandage with two safety
							 pins..........
1 package
Wire or wood
							 splint................................................
1 package
* May be longer or wider
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart E - EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS › Section 442.715 - Warning Devices (Optional)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
AGENCY NOTE: School buses weighing more than 8,000 pounds and
				  operated upon any highway outside an urban district must carry warning devices,
				  but the bus purchaser may elect to install the warning devices after the bus is
				  purchased.
a) The warning devices must
				be securely stored. The warning devices required for use when lighted lamps are
				required (see Section 12-201(b) of the Code) shall consist of:
1) At least three liquid-burning flares and
				three red-burning 15-minute fusees; or
2) Three red electric lanterns; or
3) Three portable red emergency reflectors
				that meet FMVSS 125.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Subpart E - EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS › Appendix C - Specification Sheet for Reflective Material - Encapsulated Lens (Based on FHWA Notice N 5040.17, June 15, 1976) (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 443 - INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Section 443.10 - Purpose and Scope

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
This Part prescribes the requirements of the Illinois
				Department of Transportation governing:
a) Implementation of Article VIII, the
			 Illinois Vehicle Equipment Law [625 ILCS 5 /Ch. 12, Art. VIII]; and
b) Inspection procedures for Type II school
			 buses.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 443 - INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Section 443.20 - Application

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
This Part applies to the following persons:
a) Department personnel;
b) Owners of Official Testing
			 Stations;
c) Employees of Official
			 Testing Stations;
d) School bus
			 operation managers; and
e) School
			 bus drivers.