Section 436.APPENDIX K   Tow Hooks (optional) through Warning Devices

a)         TOW HOOKS (optional)

1)         Front

PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:

A front tow hook must not extend beyond the front of the front bumper.  Each front tow hook not fastened securely to the chassis frame shall be connected to the frame by suitable braces.

REJECT VEHICLE IF:

Tow hooks extend beyond bumper; not securely attached.

2)         Rear

PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:

Any tow hooks installed on the rear shall be attached or braced to the chassis frame or to an equivalent structural member of an integral type bus.  A tow hook must not extend beyond the rear face of the rear bumper.

REJECT VEHICLE IF:

Tow hooks extend beyond bumper; not securely attached.

b)         TRASH CONTAINER (optional)

PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:

A trash container may be present.  If present, it must be securely stored in the vehicle and must not obstruct an aisle.

REJECT VEHICLE IF:

Optional trash container does not meet requirements.

c)         UNDERCOATING

PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:

Fire resistant undercoating material applied to entire underside of body, front fenders, wheel wells, floor members, and side panels below floor level.  Non-metallic parts need not be coated.

REJECT VEHICLE IF:

Undercoating does not meet requirements.

d)         VENTILATION

PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:

Body must be equipped with ventilating system capable of supplying proper quantity of air under operating conditions.

REJECT VEHICLE IF:

Air is obstructed; not securely fastened; not covered.

e)         WARNING DEVICES

PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:

1)         Emergency warning devices are required to be carried on any second division motor vehicle weighing more than 8,000 pounds and operated upon any highway outside an urban district.  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 Illinois Vehicle Equipment Law) shall consist of:

A)        At least three liquid-burning flares and three red-burning 15-minute fusees; or

B)        Three red electric lanterns; or

C)        Three portable red emergency reflectors that meet FMVSS No. 125.

2)         In addition, the following warning devices are also required for use when lighted lamps are not required (see Section 12-201(b) of the Illinois Vehicle Equipment Law):

A)        Two red cloth flags (not less than 12 inches square with standards to support flags); or

B)        Two portable emergency reflectors that meet FMVSS No. 125.  (The reflectors in subsection (b)(1)(C) qualify for this option.)  (See Section 12-702(a) and (c) of the Illinois Vehicle Equipment Law.)

The warning devices must be securely stored.

REJECT VEHICLE IF:

Required warning devices are not present or are in poor condition.