Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 443 - INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR TYPE II 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 wide. Floor to
						  ceiling height must be a minimum of 58.9 inches at any location within the
						  aisle.
An aisle may be present 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 when 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 inch (30 cm) aisle is measured from the door
						  opening to the seat back in front. (
						  49
						  CFR 571.217 )
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 55 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:
Meets federal chassis requirements as indicated on
						  federal certification label. ( 49 CFR 568 ) Wheel base shall not be less than
						  123 inches.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Axles show visible signs of apparent damage, leaking
						  fluids or are not firmly attached.
e) BARRIER, GUARD
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Shall be either the following Type A or B:
TYPE A: Constructed and thickly padded to give head and
						  knee impact protection. Installed at the rear of service entrance at least 23
						  inches ahead of seat back and no more than one inch from right hand wall,
						  bottom shall be no more than two inches above floor. Guard barrier shall match
						  width and above-floor height of the seat-back on right-front forward-facing
						  seat; provided, however the barrier's width shall be reduced as necessary to
						  maintain a 12 inch wide service entrance way and aisle. Except for a grab
						  handle, the guard barrier shall not extend more than one inch ahead of the rear
						  of service door opening nor more than one inch into the space above any service
						  step. No portion of the barrier shall present a "snagging," sharp, tripping, or
						  other hostile surface to a person moving through aisle or service entrance
						  way.
TYPE B: Stanchion post shall be installed to the rear
						  and left of the service entrance step well from floor to ceiling with guard
						  rail attached approximately 30 inches above the floor. A step well guard panel
						  installed from stanchion to right hand wall and from guard rail to within two
						  inches of floor. Clearance between step well and first seat should be at least
						  24 inches measured from panel to front face of seat back at cushion height. All
						  stanchion and guard rails shall be padded. Padding on the stanchions shall
						  extend to within three inches of ceiling and floor; on guard rail it sall
						  extend from wall to stanchion. ( 45 CFR 568 )
Exception: All buses manufactured prior to September 1,
						  1974, require Type A or B. Buses manufactured from September 1, 1974, to March
						  31, 1977, require Type A.
Exception: Buses manufactured on and after April 1,
						  1977, are not required to have guard barriers.
Exception: See 92 Ill. Adm. Code 445.APPENDIX B
						  (Inspection Procedures for Type II Special Education School Buses) for other
						  possible exceptions.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Barrier is not solidly attached. Padding or covering
						  shows wear and tear. Barrier does not meet requirements.