Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 443 - INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Appendix D - Electrical System through Fenders

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1) Circuits
PROCEDURE/SPECIFICATIONS:
Circuits arranged to manufacturer's specifications are
						  acceptable. An additional circuit shall be added for the alternate flashing
						  signal lamps and the stop signal lamps. Circuits may be added as
						  necessary.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Breaks in insulation are present. Not on proper circuit
						  or properly wired.
2) Fuses
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Two extra fuses for each size fuse used on the bus
						  shall be conveniently mounted on the bus body.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Fuses are not present or are not conveniently
						  mounted.
3) Switches
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Check operation and condition.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Switches not operating properly or are missing.
4) Wiring
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
All wires shall be properly insulated and securely
						  attached at not more than 18.1 inches (460 mm) intervals. Check
						  condition.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Insulation is frayed or missing. Wiring not securely
						  attached.
b) EMERGENCY EXITS
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
All buses must be equipped with either a rear emergency
						  door or a left side emergency door and a rear emergency window. (
						  49
						  CFR 571.217 )
Additional emergency exits, including roof hatches, may
						  be required on uses manufactured on or after September 1, 1994. (
						  49
						  CFR 571.217 ) (See Section 443.Illustration
						  F)
For buses manufactured on or after May 2, 1994, each
						  opening for a required emergency exit must be outlined around its outside
						  perimeter with a minimum 1 inch (2.54 cm) wide yellow retroreflective tape.
						  This yellow retroreflective tape must be on the exterior surface of the bus.
						  (49 FCR 571.217)
Optional emergency roof hatches are allowed. They must
						  be installed according to manufacturer's specifications.
Open and close roof hatches (required or optional) to
						  verify their operation.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Emergency exits do not meet requirements. Roof hatches
						  do not open.
1) Slide
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Inside release mechanism must be protected against
						  accidental operation and must be easily accessible from the inside. Must be
						  operated only by moving handle as shown by arrow and without use of remote
						  control, power device, key tool, or any attached or unattached object other
						  than the release handle. (
						  49
						  CFR 571.217 )
Shall be hinged on front side and open outward. Shall
						  be equipped with safety glass (or equivalent) located in upper portion of the
						  door. Door shall be of at least the same guage metal as the body. Shall be 24
						  inches or more clear horizontal opening, with forward edge of opening in line
						  with the rearmost edge of a seat back. Shall have 45 inches or more clear
						  vertical opening. Inside release mechanism must be protected against accidental
						  release; easily accessible; readily operated manually without the use of remote
						  control, power device or tool. Door and rubber seal must not be defective. (See
						  Alarms and Locks in this subsection for requirements.)
For buses manufactured on or after September 1, 1994,
						  there must be at least 11.7 inches (30 cm) measured from the door opening to
						  the seat back in front. (
						  49
						  CFR 571.217 )
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Inside release mechanism is not protected. Inside and
						  outside release mechanisms are not accessible, or operable; unable to open
						  easily; hinge is located at incorrect location; location and size of opening is
						  incorrect. General condition of door and/or rubber seal is defective.
2) Rear
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Shall open outward with a 120 degree minimum swing.
						  Upper portion of each door shall contain fixed safety glazing. Shall be
						  equipped with a fastening device which can be quickly released from inside and
						  outside the body. The outside fastening device must be non-hitchable. Door and
						  rubber seal must not be defective. (See Alarms and Locks in this subsection for
						  requirements.)
Inside release mechanism must be protected against
						  accidental operation and must be easily accessible from the inside. Must be
						  operated only by moving handle as shown by arrow and without use of remote
						  control, power device, key, tool, or any attached or unattached object other
						  than the release handle. (49 FCR 571.217)
Exception: On a bus manufactured in August 1974 or
						  earlier, the emergency exit shall be in the center of the rear end, exempt from
						  120 degree swing and may open either vertically or horizontally.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Inside release mechanism is not protected. Inside and
						  outside release mechanisms are not accessible or do not operate properly.
						  Outside release mechanism is hitchable. Door does not open easily. Location of
						  hinge is incorrect. Size of opening is incorrect. Glazing does not meet
						  requirements. General condition of door and/or rubber seal is defective.
3) Windows
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
When the emergency door is located on the left side, a
						  rear emergency window shall be provided. Minimum 16 inches high and 48 inches
						  wide. Designed to be opened from the inside or the outside. Hinged on top,
						  designed and operated to insure against accidental closing in an emergency.
						  Inside handle shall provide for quick release. Outside handle shall be
						  nondetachable and nonhitchable. (See Alarms and Locks in this subsection for
						  requirements.)
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
If equipped, operating mechanisms do not function.
						  Glass is cracked or broken.
4) Alarms and Locks
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
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.
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.
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 opened by a person at the exit without a special device
						  such as a key or special information such as a combination.
An alarm cut-off or "squelch" control is
						  prohibited.
On a van conversion, any rear cargo door inside lock(s)
						  of the type installed by the chassis manufacturer (such as commonly used in
						  cars - "push/pull" type) shall be made inoperable. The mechanism cannot,
						  through jarring, vibration, etc. cause the door to become locked and be
						  inoperable from the inside or outside.
Exception: No alarm is required for roof
						  hatches.
Exception: On a bus with chassis (incomplete vehicle)
						  manufactured in March 1977 or earlier, the engine starting system may operate
						  while the emergency door is locked. The "Not Stop Engine" requirement applies
						  to every bus.
Exception: On a bus manufactured in August 1974 or
						  earlier, the "Not Fully Latched" alarm is optional. The "Door Locked" alarm is
						  required on each bus with a lockable emergency door.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Alarms do not alert driver as required. Locks do not
						  meet requirements.
c) ENTRANCE DOOR
1) Physical Requirements
PROCEDURS/SPECIFICATIONS:
Door shall be located to right of operator and operated
						  by an over-center control. Upper portions of door shall be safety glass or
						  equivalent. Vertical closing edges shall be equipped with flexible material for
						  a proper seal and to prevent injury.
Each door on the right side of the vehicle, hinged or
						  sliding, except the service door shall be made permanently inoperable by means
						  other than the rub rail on the outside of the body.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Binding or jamming is evident, malfunctions, over-ride
						  device on power operated door does not function, control not accessible by
						  driver.
Door is missing, loose, or damaged. Rubber seal is
						  missing or torn.
2) Locks and Alarms
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
A service door lock is not required but if any type of
						  service door locking system is installed on the bus, the system shall conform
						  to one of the following:
A)
The locking system shall not be capable of preventing
						  the driver from easily and quickly opening the service door from inside the
						  vehicle; or
B)
A locking system that is capable of preventing the bus
						  driver from easily and quickly opening the service door shall include an
						  audiovisual alarm. The alarm shall be audible and visible and must alert the
						  driver when the engine is running and the service door is locked. An alarm
						  disconnect, "squelch control," or other alarm defeating or weakening device
						  shall not be installed; or
C)
A locking system shall not be capable of preventing the
						  bust driver from easily and quickly opening the service door except 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.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Locks and alarms do not meet requirements. Bent, worn,
						  or dislocated parts that would delay quick door release and opening are
						  present.
d) EXHAUST SYSTEM
1) General
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
"Exhaust System" includes each component used to
						  conduct gas from an engine exhaust port (manifold) to authorized exit point,
						  including each sealing, connecting, and supporting component. Exhaust system
						  shall be outside body and attached to chassis. Size of tail pipe shall not be
						  reduced after it leaves muffler. Any flexible component that contains exhaust
						  gas shall be of stainless still. System shall not leak. System shall have an
						  outlet at its discharge end(s) only.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
All parts of system are not securely fastened and
						  supported.
Any part of system is leaking or missing.
Any part of system contains holes not made by
						  manufacturers.
2) Shielding
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Any flammable material, electrical insulation, brake
						  hose, or fuel system component containing fuel that is located within
						  113/16 inches (300 mm) of a
						  component containing exhaust gas shall be safeguarded by a heat shield.
Exhaust system shall be shielded from either accidental
						  contact, "hitching to," or "standing on," except at discharge end. A chassis or
						  body component may provide required shield.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Shielding is not present (if applicable).
Exception: Fuel system components on diesel powered
						  engines that are located within four inches of a component containing exhaust
						  gas shall be shielded.
3) Discharge
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
The exhaust system's discharge end (tail pipe) shall be
						  within .98 inch (25 mm) of bus side, rear, or rear corner. It must not extend
						  more than one inch past the bumper. Exhaust fumes shall not be directed towards
						  a door or other opening into bus body. In addition, the discharge end, or ends,
						  shall not be located in any prohibited zone shown in Section 443.Illustration
						  B.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Exhaust discharges into prohibited zone. (See
						  Illustration B.)
Exhaust system (tail pipe) does not discharge in proper
						  location.
Tail pipe extends more than one inch past the
						  bumper.
Exhaust fumes are released towards a door or other
						  opening into bus body.
e) FENDERS
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Shall be properly braced and free from any body
						  attachment.
There shall be approximately one inch located between
						  front fenders and back face to cowl.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Fenders are not solid or in bad condition.
Sharp edges are evident.
Fenders are loose or protrude out.