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New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 52 - INSURANCE › Section 13:20-52.1 - General provisions

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Each contractor and district board of education shall furnish liability insurance for bodily injury and property damage in the amount of $ 1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for all vehicles which are used for pupil transportation to and from school and school related activities.
(b) Insurance shall be obtained through a company authorized to insure in New Jersey and shall cover the district board of education as an additional named insured.
(c) Self-insured transportation contractors and district boards of education as provided in 48:4-12 and 13 shall file a certificate of self-insurance with the county superintendent of schools.
(d) Policies or certificates of insurance shall accompany all contracts or renewals when transportation contracts or renewals are submitted to the county superintendent of schools for approval.
(e) Policies or certificates of insurance shall be submitted to the county superintendent of schools for approval whenever policies are amended, revised or renewed.
(f) Transportation contractors and district boards of education shall comply with these regulations as of September 1, 1990.
(g) An Accord 25 Insurance form (certificate of liability) and a list of school vehicles covered by the policy shall be mailed to Motor Vehicle Commission, Bus Unit, PO Box 177, 225 E. State Street, Trenton, NJ 08666.
(h) New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and New Jersey Department of Education shall be named as certificate holders.
(i) The district board of education and the executive county superintendent of schools and the Motor Vehicle Commission shall be notified by the insured whenever any policy is cancelled. Notification shall be made within 48 hours of receipt of the notification of the cancellation by the insured, and in all cases before the cancellation takes effect.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53 - STANDARDS FOR ALTERNATIVELY FUELED SCHOOL BUSES › Section 13:20-53.1 - Scope and purpose

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) To ensure the safety of students, this subchapter shall apply to school buses originally designed by the manufacturer to carry 10 or more passengers used in the transportation of children to or from school pursuant to 39:1-1 and that operate in whole or in part on alternative fuels. Such school buses shall comply with N.J.A.C. 13:20-53A, 53B, or 53C, whichever is applicable, this subchapter including all applicable standards incorporated herein, and industry-recommended practices.
(b) This subchapter shall not apply to autobuses approved for school use and subject to inspection by the Motor Vehicle Commission's Commercial Bus Inspection and Investigation Unit unless otherwise provided.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53 - STANDARDS FOR ALTERNATIVELY FUELED SCHOOL BUSES › Section 13:20-53.3 - Installation requirements

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The installation of LPG, CNG, or LNG fuel systems on school buses equipped with gaseous fuel carburetors shall be in accordance with the following requirements:
1. Fuel supply containers on school buses shall not be located in or above the passenger compartment; and
2. Fuel supply containers shall be installed and fitted so that no gas from fueling and gauging operations or from relief valves can be released inside the driver, passenger, or luggage compartment.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53 - STANDARDS FOR ALTERNATIVELY FUELED SCHOOL BUSES › Section 13:20-53.4 - Fuel supply container requirements

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Fuel supply containers shall meet all applicable requirements of the ASME Code, 49 CFR §
										393.67, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, and the following requirements:
1. Each container and cradle shall be mounted in a protected location to minimize damage from collision. All valves and gauges shall be protected by doors or other means.
2. To prevent damage from road hazards, slippage, loosening, or rotation, each container or cradle shall be secured to the school bus body, bed, or frame by either of the following means:
i. By attaching bolts not less than 7/16 inch in diameter that meet SAE Standard J429 (January 1999), incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, for grade 5 threaded fasteners and self-locking nuts to at least four securement points and, where bolts pierce body metal but not frame, by reinforcing both sides of each securement point with metal plates at least 3/4 inch thick and seven square inches in area; or
ii. By using other means that render the container or cradle capable of withstanding at a minimum in any direction a static force of eight times the weight of the fully-loaded container.
3. Each container shall be secured to its cradle by means capable of withstanding at a minimum in any direction a static force of eight times the weight of the fully-loaded container.
4. No portion of the container or container valve(s) in communication with the liquid or vapor shall be located behind the rear frame cross member of the school bus unless such container or container valve(s) is provided with protection equivalent to that provided by the rear frame cross member.
5. The weight of the container shall not, in any way, be supported by outlets, valves, manifold, or other fuel connections.
6. No part of the container shall be field-welded. Only saddle plates, brackets, or other non-pressure parts that were provided and installed by the manufacturer of the container may be field-welded.
7. No container shall be repaired until the method of repair has been authorized by the container manufacturer. United States Department of Transportation containers shall be repaired in accordance with applicable United States Department of Transportation regulations and shall meet the applicable standards set forth in 49 CFR §
											393.67, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented. The replacement of valves, fittings, and accessories intended for the same purpose is not considered a repair.
8. Containers located less than eight inches from the engine or exhaust system shall be shielded against direct heat.
9. Filler caps shall fit snugly to prevent leakage of fuel while the school bus is standing or in motion.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53 - STANDARDS FOR ALTERNATIVELY FUELED SCHOOL BUSES › Section 13:20-53.5 - Markings

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Markings of set-to-discharge pressure for safety relief devices and working pressure of fuel supply containers required by this subchapter shall be visible either directly or by use of a mirror after installation. All remote filling inlets shall be visibly marked with the type of fuel and the lowest working pressure of any fuel supply container in the system.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53 - STANDARDS FOR ALTERNATIVELY FUELED SCHOOL BUSES › Section 13:20-53.6 - Venting

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) All safety devices that may discharge to the atmosphere shall be vented to the outside of the school bus, and all discharge lines and outlets shall be installed as follows:
1. Discharge lines shall be constructed of metal other than aluminum and shall be of a size and so located and maintained as not to restrict the maximum flow of the safety device. Flexible metallic lines shall be used when necessary.
2. The discharge line of a fuel supply container installed inside a compartment shall extend to the outside of the compartment.
3. Discharge lines shall be located as far from the exhaust outlet as is practicable and shall direct escaping gas upward within 45 degrees of vertical. Escaping gas shall not impinge upon fuel supply containers and shall not be directed into wheel wells, at other vehicles in traffic, or at engine air intake inlets.
4. The discharge line from the safety relief valve on all school buses shall be located as per manufacturer's specifications. Means shall be provided to verify that the discharge line is clear.
5. Outlets shall be protected by caps, covers, or other means to keep water or dirt from collecting in the discharge lines. Protective devices shall not restrict the flow of gas.
6. Each discharge line and its connectors shall withstand the pressure caused by the discharge of vapor or liquid from a safety device in the fully-open position.
7. CNG containers may be vented to the outside of the school bus with a flexible bag. Such bag shall be constructed of a material that is nonflammable or self-extinguishing. The bag and attachments shall be capable of withstanding an internal pressure produced by a flow rate of 300 cubic feet per minute with a safety factor of not less than four. The bag shall be shielded or installed in a protected location to prevent damage from unsecured objects or abrasion.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53 - STANDARDS FOR ALTERNATIVELY FUELED SCHOOL BUSES › Section 13:20-53.7 - Manifold shut-off valve

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Manifolds connected to fuel supply containers shall be supported to minimize vibration and shall be installed in a protected location or shielded to prevent damage from unsecured objects. A normally closed automatic shut-off valve that is held open by electrical current shall be installed in the outlet of the manifold and marked with the words "AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF VALVE." The automatic shut-off valve shall be wired so that it shuts off when the ignition switch is in the "off" or "accessory" position and when engine vacuum or oil pressure is not present.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53 - STANDARDS FOR ALTERNATIVELY FUELED SCHOOL BUSES › Section 13:20-53.8 - Pipes, tubing, hoses, and fittings

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) All pipes, tubing, hoses, and fittings shall meet the following requirements:
1. All materials and assemblies shall be designed for the widest pressure and temperature ranges to which they may be subjected with a pressure safety factor of at least four.
2. All materials, including gaskets and packing materials, shall be compatible with the fuel used in the system and its service conditions. Aluminum pipe, tubing, or fittings shall not be used between the fuel supply container and first-stage regulator. When used, copper tubing shall be seamless.
3. A pipe thread sealant impervious to the action of the fuel used in the system shall be applied to all male pipe threads prior to assembly. Only tin-silver (95 percent tin, five percent silver) or silver braze alloy shall be used on sweat-type joints or fittings.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53 - STANDARDS FOR ALTERNATIVELY FUELED SCHOOL BUSES › Section 13:20-53.9 - Supply lines

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Every gasoline or diesel fuel supply line shall have the fuel supply line fitting located in the top of the tank.
(b) Supply lines passing through a panel shall be protected by grommets or similar devices, which shall snugly fit both the supply lines and the holes in the panel. Supply lines shall have a minimum clearance of eight inches from the engine exhaust system unless they are shielded from exhaust heat. Supply lines shall be supported at least every 24 inches and shall be prevented from sagging. Damaged supply lines shall be replaced, not repaired.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53 - STANDARDS FOR ALTERNATIVELY FUELED SCHOOL BUSES › Section 13:20-53.10 - Shut-off valve

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
An automatic fuel supply shut-off valve shall be installed in a protected location adjacent to the manual shut-off valve on all school buses and shall be activated by engine vacuum or oil pressure.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53 - STANDARDS FOR ALTERNATIVELY FUELED SCHOOL BUSES › Section 13:20-53.11 - Carburetor flows

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Means shall be provided in the fuel system to prevent the flow of gaseous fuel to the carburetor when the ignition is in the "off" or "accessory" position, or from the carburetor when engine vacuum or oil pressure is not present.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53 - STANDARDS FOR ALTERNATIVELY FUELED SCHOOL BUSES › Section 13:20-53.12 - Dual fuel systems

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
A dual fuel system using liquid and gaseous fuels shall have an automatic shut-off valve installed in the liquid fuel line to the carburetor.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53 - STANDARDS FOR ALTERNATIVELY FUELED SCHOOL BUSES › Section 13:20-53.13 - Relief device

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
A by-pass relief device shall be installed in the fuel pump or between the fuel pump and the automatic shut-off valve in the liquid fuel line to the carburetor on a school bus equipped with a dual fuel system for the use of gasoline and gaseous fuels. The relief device need not be installed on a fuel pump containing a by-pass relief device as original equipment.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53 - STANDARDS FOR ALTERNATIVELY FUELED SCHOOL BUSES › Section 13:20-53.14 - Electrical equipment

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Radio transmitters, radio receivers, electric motors, or other electrical equipment (except lamps and wiring) shall not be mounted in a compartment with fuel supply containers, unless one of the following conditions is met:
1. All piping, connectors, and valves on the fuel supply containers are exterior to and sealed from the compartment containing electrical equipment;
2. All piping, connectors, and valves within the compartment are contained in a vapor tight enclosure and vented to the atmosphere outside of the school bus; or
3. The electrical equipment is contained in a vapor tight enclosure that is vented to the atmosphere outside of the school bus.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53 - STANDARDS FOR ALTERNATIVELY FUELED SCHOOL BUSES › Section 13:20-53.15 - Road clearance

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
The fuel system, including the fuel supply container, shall be installed with as much road clearance as possible. The lowest part of any component in the fuel system, including protective guards and fuel cradles, shall not be lower than the lowest edge of the vehicle differential housing under maximum spring deflection.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53 - STANDARDS FOR ALTERNATIVELY FUELED SCHOOL BUSES › Section 13:20-53.16 - Gasoline tank

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
The gasoline tank shall not be placed below the aisle to a door unless the area over such tank is adequately protected by metal shielding.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53 - STANDARDS FOR ALTERNATIVELY FUELED SCHOOL BUSES › Section 13:20-53.17 - Certified fuel tanks

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Diesel or gasoline fuel tanks shall be certified and marked by the manufacturer to be in compliance with United States Department of Transportation requirements.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53 - STANDARDS FOR ALTERNATIVELY FUELED SCHOOL BUSES › Section 13:20-53.18 - Fuel system

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
All parts of the fuel system shall be securely installed outside of the passenger compartment and shall be located so as to prevent damage to any part of the passenger compartment.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53 - STANDARDS FOR ALTERNATIVELY FUELED SCHOOL BUSES › Section 13:20-53.19 - Fuel containers

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Fuel containers for all fuels shall conform to 49 CFR §
										393.65, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented.
(b) A fuel container for liquid fuel shall, in addition to (a) above, conform to 49 CFR §
										393.67, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, and shall have:
1. Suitable baffles;
2. A supply line taken from the top of the fuel tank; and
3. All parts of the electrical system located under any part of the fuel system including the fuel tank, carburetor, gasoline pump, gasoline filter, or fuel line connections shielded from possible fuel leakage.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53A - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS › Section 13:20-53A.1 - General provision

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
In addition to the NFPA Standard 58A "Liquefied Petroleum Gases Engine Fuel Systems," incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, in effect at the time of installation, fuel systems using LPG shall also meet the requirements of this subchapter.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53A - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS › Section 13:20-53A.2 - Fuel supply container

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Each LPG fuel supply container shall be constructed, inspected, and permanently marked in accordance with 49 CFR §
										393.69, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, or the ASME Code provision.
(b) Fuel supply containers constructed to the United States Department of Transportation specifications shall have a minimum service pressure of 240 pounds per square inch.
(c) Fuel supply containers constructed to the ASME Code specifications shall have a minimum working pressure of 250 pounds per square inch.
(d) Each fuel supply container shall be equipped with an outage valve or a fixed liquid level gauge to indicate when the container is 80 percent full. A float gauge shall not be used to meet this requirement.
(e) Each fuel supply container shall have a fill valve that limits the amount of fuel that may be pumped into such container to 80 percent of the container capacity.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53A - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS › Section 13:20-53A.3 - Back-flow check valve

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
When two or more fuel supply containers are used, a back-flow check valve with a pressure setting not higher than 500 pounds per square inch shall be installed between the back-flow check valves and the filling operation. A hydrostatic relief valve with a pressure setting not lower than 350 pounds per square inch shall be installed in each fuel line to prevent the passage of fuel between the fuel supply containers during gaseous fuel cutoff to the carburetor.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53A - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS › Section 13:20-53A.4 - Fuel supply container markings

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Each LPG fuel supply container constructed in accordance with ASME specifications shall be permanently marked with the following information:
1. The official ASME Code U symbol;
2. The manufacturer's name, initials, or trademark;
3. The maximum allowable working pressure in pounds per square inch at degrees Fahrenheit;
4. The serial number; and
5. The year built.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53A - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS › Section 13:20-53A.5 - Valves

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Each valve shall be of a type that has been tested and listed by the UL or by any other nationally recognized testing laboratory as meeting the UL requirements for LPG. Each valve shall be securely mounted and shielded or installed in a protected location to prevent damage from excessive vibration or unsecured objects.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53A - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS › Section 13:20-53A.6 - Safety relief valves

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) One or more spring-loaded internal safety relief valves shall be installed in each fuel supply container that is connected to vapor space.
(b) The fuel supply container shall be permanently marked to indicate the "set to discharge pressure" after the safety relief valves have been installed in the container.
(c) Safety relief valves for United States Department of Transportation fuel supply containers shall be approved by the Federal Bureau of Explosives and the valve setting shall be as required by that Bureau.
(d) The safety relief valve setting for ASME fuel supply containers shall be not less than 100 percent nor more than 110 percent of the maximum allowable service pressure of the container.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53A - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS › Section 13:20-53A.7 - Safety relief valve markings

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Permanent markings on safety relief valves in ASME fuel supply containers shall include:
1. The manufacturer's name, initials, or trademark;
2. The manufacturer's design or type number;
3. The discharge pressure in pounds per square inch;
4. The discharge capacity in cubic feet of air per minute at 60 degrees Fahrenheit and 14.7 pounds per square inch; and
5. The ASME or UL symbol.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53A - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS › Section 13:20-53A.8 - Excess flow valve

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) An internal excess flow valve shall be provided that is designed to close when maximum volume escapes through the smallest connection in the supply line valve or gauging device outlets.
(b) The internal excess flow valve shall have a by-pass not to exceed a No. 60 drill size opening to allow for the equalization of pressure.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53A - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS › Section 13:20-53A.9 - Check valves

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The inlet connection in the fuel supply container shall be fitted with either an internal and external check valve or an internal check valve with an adjacent or remote manual shut-off valve.
(b) The inlet of the filling system shall be capped, except when filling, to withstand the maximum service pressure of the fuel supply container.
(c) Every fuel supply container shall have an internal and an external check valve connected to the container and shall be equipped for filling outside of the school bus passenger compartment.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53A - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS › Section 13:20-53A.10 - Vapor equalizing valve

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
A vapor equalizing valve may be installed in the fuel supply container. The valve shall be capped, except when filling, to withstand the maximum pressure of the container.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53A - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS › Section 13:20-53A.11 - Shut-off valve

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
A manually-operated shut-off valve shall be installed in the fuel supply container outlet connection serving the supply line and shall be marked "SHUT-OFF VALVE."
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53A - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS › Section 13:20-53A.12 - Liquid volume gauge

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Every LPG fuel supply container shall be equipped with a liquid volume gauge, which shall be designed and installed as follows:
1. The gauging device shall be a type that has been listed by the UL or by any other nationally recognized testing laboratory as meeting the UL requirements for LPG;
2. The gauge shall be securely mounted and shielded or installed in a protected location to prevent damage from excessive vibration or unsecured objects; and
3. A gauge that requires the bleeding of the product shall be equipped with a bleeder valve and the product shall be bled to the outside of the school bus passenger compartment. A restricting orifice not larger than a No. 54 drill size shall be installed inside the fuel supply container.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53A - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS › Section 13:20-53A.13 - Pressure reducing regulator and vaporizer regulator

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
An automatic pressure reducing regulator or a vaporizer regulator designed to withstand a service pressure of at least 250 pounds per square inch shall be installed between the LPG fuel supply container and the carburetor. All regulators and vaporizers shall be of a type that has been tested and listed by the UL or by any other nationally recognized testing laboratory as meeting the UL requirements for LPG. The regulator or vaporizer shall be installed so that its weight is not placed on, or supported alone by, the attached tubing or flexible lines.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53A - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS › Section 13:20-53A.14 - Vents

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Every compartment in which an LPG fuel supply container is installed shall be vented to the atmosphere unless all piping and connectors are outside of the compartment. The vent or vents shall be installed as per manufacturer's specifications.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53A - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS › Section 13:20-53A.15 - LPG hose for high pressure liquid or vapor use

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) All LPG hose and hose assemblies shall have a working pressure of not less than 350 pounds per square inch and a burst pressure of not less than 1,750 pounds per square inch.
(b) Each LPG hose shall be reinforced with corrosion-resistant wire braid and shall be of a type that has been tested and listed by the UL or by any other nationally recognized testing laboratory as meeting the UL requirements for LPG.
(c) Each LPG hose shall have the following permanent identification markings in letters and numerals at least 3/4 inch in height at intervals of 24 inches or less:
1. The manufacturer's name, initials, or trademark;
2. LPG or LP Gas; and
3. The working pressure.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53B - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS › Section 13:20-53B.1 - General provision

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
In addition to the NFPA Standard 52A "Compressed Natural Gas Vehicular Fuel Systems," incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, in effect at the time of installation, fuel systems using CNG shall also meet the requirements of this subchapter.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53B - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS › Section 13:20-53B.2 - Fuel supply container

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Each CNG fuel supply container shall be constructed and inspected in accordance with FMVSS No. 304 ( 49 CFR §
										571.304 ), incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, and shall have a rated service pressure of not less than 2250 pounds per square inch at 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
(b) The working pressure shall be stamped on the CNG fuel supply container near the filler connection.
(c) The CNG fuel supply container shall not be filled beyond the working pressure stamped thereon corrected for the ambient temperature at the time of filling as prescribed by the United States Department of Transportation.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53B - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS › Section 13:20-53B.3 - Markings

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Each CNG fuel supply container shall have the following identification markings:
1. The letters "USDOT" with the applicable specification and working pressure;
2. The manufacturer's name, initials, or trademark;
3. The serial number; and
4. The year tested.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53B - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS › Section 13:20-53B.4 - Shut-off valve

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) A manually-operated shut-off valve shall be in direct contact with the CNG fuel supply container and shall be marked "SHUT-OFF VALVE."
(b) A shut-off valve shall not be used for CNG unless it has been certified for that purpose by the manufacturer.
(c) The shut-off valve shall be securely mounted and shielded or installed in a protected location to prevent damage from excessive vibration or unsecured objects.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53B - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS › Section 13:20-53B.5 - Safety relief devices

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) One or more safety relief devices shall be installed in the CNG fuel supply container in order to vent the fuel to the outside of the school bus passenger compartment.
(b) Safety relief devices shall be approved as to type, size, quantity, and location by the Federal Bureau of Explosives and shall be permanently marked as follows:
1. The manufacturer's name, initials, or trademark;
2. The flow capacity in cubic feet per minute; and
3. The yield temperature rating in degrees Fahrenheit.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53B - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS › Section 13:20-53B.6 - Gauges

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Gauges used in CNG systems shall be designed and installed as follows:
1. Gauging devices shall be designed for the most severe pressure and temperature conditions to which the devices may be subjected with a pressure safety factor of not less than four; and
2. Gauges shall be securely mounted and shielded or installed in protected locations to prevent damage from excessive vibration or unsecured objects.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53B - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS › Section 13:20-53B.7 - Automatic pressure reducing regulators

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) An automatic pressure reducing regulator or regulators shall be installed in every CNG system to reduce fuel supply container pressure to a value consistent with the working pressure required by the carburetor. Means shall be provided to prevent regulator malfunction due to refrigeration effects.
(b) Every automatic pressure reducing regulator shall be installed so that its weight is not placed on, or supported alone by, the attaching line or lines.
(c) Every automatic pressure reducing regulator shall be designed to the CNG fuel supply container's maximum working pressure and temperature with a pressure safety factor of not less than four.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53B - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS › Section 13:20-53B.8 - Vents

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Every compartment in which a CNG fuel supply container is installed shall be vented to the atmosphere, unless all piping and connectors outside of the compartment are vapor-sealed and vented to the atmosphere. The vent or vents shall be installed as per manufacturer's specifications.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53C - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS › Section 13:20-53C.1 - General provision

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
In addition to the NFPA Standard 57 "Liquefied Natural Gas Vehicular Fuel Systems," incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, in effect at the time of installation, fuel systems using LNG shall also meet the requirements of this subchapter.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53C - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS › Section 13:20-53C.2 - Fuel supply container

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Each LNG fuel supply container shall be constructed and inspected in accordance with 49 CFR §
										178.57 (Specification 4L welded insulated cylinders), incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, with the exception of subsections 178.57-13 and 178.57-20 and the reports to the Federal Bureau of Explosives in subsection 178.57-4(d). Each LNG container shall meet the following additional requirements:
1. The unrelieved fuel pressure inside the LNG fuel supply container shall not exceed 100 pounds per square inch within a total 72-hour period consisting of 48 hours at 60 degrees Fahrenheit, 12 hours at 70 degrees Fahrenheit, and 12 hours at 90 degrees Fahrenheit ambient temperatures when the container has been filled with LNG conditioned at one atmosphere;
2. The LNG fuel supply container shall be equipped with a liquid level gauging device and a dip tube to prevent filling beyond 90 percent by volume at atmospheric pressure; and
3. Each completed LNG fuel supply container, including its supporting structure and valves, enclosures, and lines normally attached thereto, shall have structural integrity to withstand damage from deceleration and acceleration forces resulting from a 30 miles per hour front-end or rear-end collision with the type of vehicle in which the container is installed. A test of other means as established by a national standards testing institute shall demonstrate that the LNG fuel supply container and its openings do not rupture in such collisions.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53C - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS › Section 13:20-53C.3 - Markings

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Each LNG fuel supply container shall be permanently marked as follows:
1. The service pressure;
2. The serial number;
3. The manufacturer's name, initials, or trademark;
4. The inspector's mark; and
5. The date tested.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53C - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS › Section 13:20-53C.4 - Valve certification

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Valves shall be certified for LNG use by the manufacturer or certified for cryogenic service at temperatures down to and including minus 320 degrees Fahrenheit. All valves shall be securely mounted and shielded or installed in a protected location to prevent damage from excessive vibration or unsecured objects.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53C - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS › Section 13:20-53C.5 - Safety relief valves

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Each LNG fuel supply container shall be equipped with one or more safety relief valves.
(b) A safety relief valve(s) shall be installed in a line that is connected to the vapor space of the container. A safety relief valve shall be installed between two shut-off valves in a supply line to prevent a buildup of pressure between the valves in the "off" position.
(c) The discharge pressure of a safety relief valve shall not exceed 125 percent of the service pressure of the LNG fuel supply container.
(d) A safety relief valve shall have sufficient capacity to meet the requirements of the NFPA Standard 59 (A)--Appendix A, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, and be capable of preventing explosion of the normally-charged cylinder when it is placed in a fire.
(e) A safety relief valve shall be permanently marked as follows:
1. The manufacturer's name, initials, or trademark;
2. The catalog number;
3. The discharge pressure in pounds per square inch; and
4. The discharge capacity in cubic feet of air per minute at 60 degrees Fahrenheit and 14.7 pounds per square inch.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53C - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS › Section 13:20-53C.6 - Shut-off valves

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) One manually-operated shut-off valve shall be secured directly to the tank vapor outlet with no intervening fitting other than the safety relief valve and shall be marked "VAPOR SHUT-OFF VALVE."
(b) Another manually-operated shut-off valve shall be secured directly to the tank liquid outlet and shall be marked "LIQUID SHUT-OFF VALVE."
(c) Automatic shut-off valves that are held open by electrical current may be used in lieu of manual shut-off valves at either the tank vapor port or tank liquid port, or both. An automatic shut-off valve shall be wired so that it shuts off when the ignition switch is in the "off" or "accessory" position and when engine vacuum or oil pressure is not present.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53C - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS › Section 13:20-53C.7 - Control valve

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
A positive shut-off valve shall be installed in the fuel supply lines as close to the LNG fuel supply containers as possible, automatically closing off and preventing the flow of fuel to the carburetor when the ignition switch is in the "off" or "accessory" position.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53C - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS › Section 13:20-53C.8 - Gauges

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Gauges used in LNG systems shall be designed and installed as follows:
1. Gauging devices shall be designed for the most severe pressure and temperature conditions to which the devices may be subjected with a pressure safety factor of not less than four;
2. Gauges shall be securely mounted and shielded or installed in protected locations to prevent damage from excessive vibration or unsecured objects; and
3. A gauging device that requires bleeding of the product shall be equipped with a bleeder valve and the product shall be bled to the outside of the school bus passenger compartment.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53C - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS › Section 13:20-53C.9 - Pressure reducing regulators

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
LNG systems shall be equipped with one or two-stage pressure reducing regulators. The regulators shall be installed so that their weight is not placed on, or supported alone by, the attached tubing or flexible lines.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 53C - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSES HAVING FUEL SYSTEMS USING LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS › Section 13:20-53C.10 - Vents

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Every compartment in which an LNG fuel supply container is installed shall be vented to the atmosphere unless all piping and connectors are outside of the compartment. The vent or vents shall be installed as per manufacturer's specifications.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 21 - LICENSING SERVICE › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 13:21-1.1 - Use of legal name on all documents

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Any person securing a driver license, registering a vehicle, titling a vehicle or filing any document with the Motor Vehicle Commission, or for any reason being recorded on the records of the Commission, shall do so in his or her legal name.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 21 - LICENSING SERVICE › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 13:21-1.2 - Proof of legal name

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Any person using a name for the purposes set forth in 13:21-1.1 shall furnish proof that the name given is the legal name when such proof is requested by any agent, officer or employee of the Motor Vehicle Commission.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 21 - LICENSING SERVICE › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 13:21-1.3 - Mandatory disclosure of Social Security number

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Non-REAL ID driver licenses and non-driver identification cards requirements are as follows:
1. An applicant for any Non-REAL ID special learner permit, examination permit, driver license, commercial driver license or any endorsement thereto, or registration shall disclose his or her Social Security number upon the application form furnished by the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission.
2. A special learner permit, examination permit, driver license, commercial driver license or any endorsement thereto, or registration shall not be issued unless the applicant therefor discloses his or her Social Security number upon the application form.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 21 - LICENSING SERVICE › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 13:21-1.4 - Restricted use of Social Security numbers

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The Motor Vehicle Commission or its designee shall, in the administration of the driver license and motor vehicle registration laws of this State, including the "New Jersey Commercial Driver License Act" ( P.L. 1990, c. 103) and the rules adopted thereunder, and the "New Jersey Automobile Insurance Reform Act of 1982" (17:29A-33 et seq.) and the rules adopted thereunder, utilize Social Security numbers for the purpose of establishing the identification of individuals affected by such laws.
(b) The Motor Vehicle Commission or its designee shall utilize Social Security numbers for the purpose of establishing the identification of individuals who are indebted to the Commission for unpaid motor vehicle fees, or who are indebted to the State for unpaid Merit Rating Plan insurance surcharges assessed pursuant to the "New Jersey Automobile Insurance Reform Act of 1982" (17:29A-33 et seq.) and the rules adopted thereunder, and for the purpose of satisfying such indebtedness in accordance with 54A:9-8.1 et seq. or the civil judgment provisions of 17:29A-35.
(c) The Motor Vehicle Commission shall utilize Social Security numbers as an identifier in the administration and enforcement of the "Driver License Compact" (39:5D-1 et seq.) and the licensing provisions of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes for the purpose of determining through the National Driver Register whether a driver license applicant has had his or her driver license suspended in any other state.
(d) The Social Security number shall be provided to and used in communications with the Commercial Driver License Information System, the National Driver Register and the driver licensing authorities of other states and jurisdictions, including the District of Columbia, Canadian provinces and the Republic of Mexico. It shall be used in reporting motor vehicle and other violations, driver license suspensions, revocations, disqualifications or out-of-service orders. The Social Security number may be displayed on the commercial driver license and examination permits and shall be used in carrying out the purposes and provisions of the Federal Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 and the rules adopted thereunder and the "New Jersey Commercial Driver License Act" ( P.L. 1990, c. 103) and the rules adopted thereunder.
(e) The Social Security number shall be provided to and used in communications with the New Jersey Department of Human Services for child support enforcement purposes.
(f) Neither the Motor Vehicle Commission nor its designee shall utilize Social Security numbers for any purpose other than those specified in this section.
(g) The Motor Vehicle Commission shall inform an individual required to disclose a Social Security number that disclosure is mandatory under 13:21-1.3 and shall inform the individual of the uses that will be made of that number under this section.