Section 445.40 Definitions
"Body" – Portion of vehicle that encloses the
occupant and cargo spaces and separates those spaces from the chassis frame,
engine compartment, driveline, and other chassis components, except certain
chassis controls used by the driver.
"Body-on-Chassis" – Completed vehicle consisting of
a passenger seating body mounted on a truck type chassis (or other separate
chassis) so that the body and chassis are separate entities, although one may
reinforce or brace the other.
"Bus" – Every motor vehicle, other than a commuter
van, designed for carrying more than ten persons. (Section 1-107 of the
Illinois Vehicle Code (the Code) [625 ILCS 5/1-107])
"Chassis" – Every frame or supportive element of
a school bus that contains but is not limited to the axles, engine, drive
train, steering components, and suspension which the body is attached to.
(Section 1-110.1 of the Code)
"Code" – The Illinois Vehicle Code [625 ILCS 5].
"Commercial Vehicle Safety Section (CVSS)" – A
section of the Bureau of Safety Programs of the Division of Traffic Safety of
the Illinois Department of Transportation.
"Department" – The Department of Transportation
of the State of Illinois, acting directly or through its authorized agents or
officers. (Section 13-100 of the Code)
"Empty Weight" – Unloaded vehicle weight; i.e., the
weight of a vehicle with maximum capacity of all fluids necessary for operation
of the vehicle but without cargo or occupant.
"Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)" –
The rules, regulations and standards set forth in 49 CFR 571.
"Illinois Vehicle Equipment Law" – 625 ILCS 5/Ch.
12.
"Individualized Education Program (IEP)" – A
written statement for an exceptional child that provides at least a statement
of the child's present levels of educational performance; annual goals and
short-term instructional objectives; specific special education and related
services (includes transportation); the extent of participation in the regular
education program; the projected dates for initiation of services; anticipated
duration of services; appropriate objective criteria and evaluation procedures;
and a schedule for annual determination of short-term objectives. The
following participants develop the child's IEP:
A representative of the local district, other than the
child's teacher, who is authorized to commit services and who is qualified to
provide or supervise the provision of special education.
The child's teacher.
One or both of the child's parents or guardians (if
possible).
The child, where appropriate.
Other individuals at the discretion of the parent or local
district.
"Manufacturer" – Unless otherwise indicated at the
point of use, means the person or organization whose name follows "MANUFACTURED
BY" or "MFD BY" on the federal and State certification
label.
"Passenger" – Every occupant of the vehicle who is
not the driver.
"Purchase Date" – Date when purchase transaction
was completed, not when body or chassis was built.
"School Bus" –
Type I School Bus – A School Bus with gross vehicle weight
rating of more than 10,000 pounds.
Type II School Bus – A School Bus with gross vehicle
weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less. (Section 12-800 of the Illinois
Vehicle Equipment Law)
Every motor vehicle, except as provided below, owned or
operated by or for any of the following entities for the transportation of
persons regularly enrolled as students in grade 12 or below in connection with
any activity of such entity:
Any public or private primary or secondary school;
Any primary or secondary school operated by a religious
institution; or
Any public, private or religious nursery school.
This definition shall not include the following:
A bus operated by a public utility, municipal corporation
or common carrier authorized to conduct local or interurban transportation of
passengers when such bus is not traveling a specific school bus route but is:
On a regularly scheduled route for the transportation of
other fare paying passengers;
Furnishing charter service for the transportation of
groups on field trips or other special trips or in connection with other
special events; or
Being used for shuttle service between attendance centers
or other educational facilities.
A motor vehicle of the first division.
A motor vehicle designed for the transportation of not
less than 7 nor more than 16 persons that is operated by or for a public or
private primary or secondary school, including any primary or secondary school
operated by a religious institution, for the purpose of transporting not more
than 15 students to and from interscholastic athletic or other interscholastic
or school sponsored activities. (Section 1-182 of the Code)
"Seat Safety Belt" – Any strap, webbing, or similar
device designed to secure a person in a motor vehicle in order to mitigate the
results of any accident, including all necessary buckles and other fasteners,
and all hardware designed for installing such seat belt assembly in a motor vehicle.
"Special Education School Buses" – Vehicles
constructed to transport children with special needs which require the
alteration of specific component requirements (i.e., ramps, lifts, wheelchair
accommodations).
"Vehicle" –
First Division: Those motor vehicles which are designed
for the carrying of not more than ten persons.
Second Division: Those vehicles which are designed for
carrying more than ten persons, those designed or used for living quarters and
those vehicles which are designed for pulling or carrying property, freight or
cargo, those motor vehicles of the First Division remodeled for use and used as
motor vehicles of the Second Division, and those motor vehicles of the First
Division used and registered as school buses. (Section 1-217 of the Code)
"Wheelchair Occupant Restraints" – Any strap,
webbing or similar device designed to secure a person in a wheelchair in order
to mitigate the results of any accident, including all necessary buckles and
other fasteners, and all hardware designed for installing such restraint in a
school bus.
"Wheelchair Securement Anchorages" – The provision
for transferring wheelchair securement loads to the vehicle structure.
Commonly referred to as fastening devices. (49 CFR 571.222)
"Wheelchair Securement Device" – A strap, webbing
or other device used for securing a wheelchair to the school bus, including all
necessary buckles and other fasteners. (49 CFR 571.222)
(Source: Amended at 22 Ill. Reg. 16327, effective August 25, 1998)
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TITLE 92: TRANSPORTATION
CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SUBCHAPTER e: TRAFFIC SAFETY (EXCEPT HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)
PART 445
INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL BUSES
SECTION 445.APPENDIX A PROCEDURES FOR TYPE I SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL BUSES
Section 445.APPENDIX A Procedures
for Type I Special Education School Buses
Generally, a school bus used for
transporting children declared eligible for special transportation services
shall comply with the applicable minimum standards for either a Type I school
bus (see 92 Ill. Adm. Code 440) or a Type II school bus (see 92 Ill. Adm. Code
442). However, due to the nature of certain challenging conditions, vehicles
utilized for special education transportation shall be adapted to the specific
needs of the children receiving this service. These needs may require
modification of the minimum standards. Equipment necessary for the
transportation of special education students must be resolved in the student's
Individualized Education Program.
The interior design of these
vehicles will not be a cause for rejection provided an approval, issued by the
Department, is presented to the Certified Safety Tester at the time of
inspection.
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a)
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Grab Handles
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PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
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Grab handles shall be provided
on each side of front right service door only when this door is used for
entry and exit of children.
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REJECT VEHICLE IF:
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Grab handles are not securely
attached, do not meet requirements or are missing.
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b)
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Lifts and Ramps
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PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
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Floor of ramp or lift shall be
covered with nonskid material.
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Protection against dust and
water sufficient to ensure reliable operation must be present.
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REJECT VEHICLE IF:
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Lifts and ramps do not operate
properly or do not meet requirements.
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1)
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Power Lift
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PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
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If power lift is used, it shall
be of sufficient capacity and dimension to lift maximum imposed load, lift at
top and bottom travel limits shall provide easy entrance and exit from the
lift.
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If electricity is used, the
alternator or generator and battery must be of increased capacity.
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Controls shall be operable
from both interior and exterior of vehicle.
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Device shall be installed that
will be used to prevent operation of lift until doors are opened.
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In travel position, the lift
must be in its uppermost position and securely fastened.
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Vehicles of less than
54-passenger capacity constructed for transportation of handicapped children
may have the fuel tank located behind rear wheels, inside or outside chassis
frame, with fill pipe located on right side of body.
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REJECT VEHICLE IF:
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Power lift does not operate
properly or does not meet requirements.
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2)
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Ramp
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PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
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Ramp shall be of sufficient
strength and rigidity to support the imposed load. Shall be equipped with
protective flange on each longitudinal side to keep wheelchair on ramp.
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Ramp shall be equipped with
handle, or handles, and be of sufficient weight to permit one person to put
ramp in place and return to storage place.
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Ramp shall be connected to bus
at floor level in such manner as to permit easy access of wheelchair to floor
of bus.
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Ramp length shall be
sufficient for easy entry and exit.
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REJECT VEHICLE IF:
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Ramp does not operate
properly; does not meet requirements.
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c)
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Over Center
Door Control
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PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
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Over center door control shall
be provided only when this door is used for entry and exit of children.
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REJECT VEHICLE IF:
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If installed, does not operate
properly. Does not meet requirements. Missing when required.
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d)
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Seat Safety Belts
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PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
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Passenger seats on Type I
school buses are not required by State or federal law to be equipped with
seat safety belts. However, seat safety belts may be required pursuant to a
student's IEP or as stated below.
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If seat safety belts are
present, they must be firmly secure. They must not show excessive wear and
the buckle must function properly. Each seat safety belt must be readily
available for quick and easy use. If retractors are installed, they must be
the automatic locking type.
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Special education school buses
may be equipped with passenger seats that do not have guard barriers
installed in front of them. These passenger seats are to be used only by
students' aides and must be equipped with seat safety belts at each location
used by an aide. The school bus driver must present a letter from the
Commercial Vehicle Safety Section approving this exception.
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REJECT VEHICLE IF:
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If present, seat safety belts
are not firmly secure or show excessive wear, or buckle does not function
properly.
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Barrier is not present in
front of aide's seat and no seat safety belts are provided. No letter of
exception provided.
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e)
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Special Light
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PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
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Light shall be placed inside
bus over special service door opening, or at other location if shielded to
prevent glare. The lamp shall illuminate the floor inside the opening and
shall be operated from door area.
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REJECT VEHICLE IF:
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Special light does not operate
properly, does not meet requirements or is missing.
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f)
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Special
Service Door
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PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
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A special door opening may be
located on right side of bus far enough to rear to prevent door, when open,
from obstructing front right service door. Door opening shall be adequate to
accommodate wheel chairs.
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Door shall be equipped with
device that will actuate audible or visible signal, located in driver's
compartment, when special service door is not securely closed.
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Each door shall contain a
fixed or movable window aligned with and of same size (as nearly as
practicable) as other windows on right side of bus.
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Each door panel shall open
outward and a positive fastening device shall be installed to hold door in
open position. When the special service door is completely open for loading
and unloading passengers with special needs and being held by the fastening
device the audible alarm can be deactivated.
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Door panels shall be
constructed to be equivalent in strength and materials to other school bus
doors.
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Door posts and headers shall
be reinforced sufficiently to provide support and strength equivalent to area
of side of bus not used for service doors. Outriggers from chassis shall be
installed at front and rear of door openings to support floor with same strength
as other floor portions.
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Bi-parting doors (if
installed) must meet the following requirements:
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Bi-parting door shall be made
of two panels of approximately equal width. They shall be hinged to side of
bus and each panel shall open outward. Forward panels shall be provided with
overlapping flange to close space where door panels meet and weather seal
shall be provided to close all door edges.
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Bi-parting door shall be
equipped with at least one-point fastening device on rear panel to floor or
header and at least two-point fastening device to floor and header on forward
floor door panel, both manually operated.
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Sliding doors are acceptable
provided they meet manufacturer's specifications.
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REJECT VEHICLE IF:
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Special service door does not
operate properly; does not meet requirements; audible or visible alarm does
not work or is missing.
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Bi-parting or sliding doors do
not operate properly. Do not meet requirements. Door does not seal properly.
Weather seal is cracked or missing.
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g)
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Wheelchair
Occupant
Restraints
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PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
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1)
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For buses manufactured prior
to January 17, 1994, appropriate and adequate wheelchair occupant restraints
must be installed at each wheelchair location which transports a student in a
wheelchair. The restraints must be securely anchored to the wheelchair or the
floor of the vehicle.
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2)
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For buses manufactured on or
after January 17, 1994, each wheelchair location that transports a student in
a wheelchair must be equipped with:
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A)
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Not less than one anchorage
for the upper end of the upper torso restraint;
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B)
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Not less than two floor
anchorages for wheelchair occupant pelvic and upper torso restraint; and
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C)
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Wheelchair occupant pelvic and
upper torso restraints. (49 CFR 571.222)
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REJECT VEHICLE IF:
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Wheelchair occupant restraints
do not meet requirements.
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h)
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Wheelchair
Securement
Anchorage
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PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
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In buses manufactured prior to
January 17, 1994, positive wheelchair securement anchorages shall be provided
and attached to the floor, walls, or both, that will securely hold wheelchair
in position in bus.
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In buses manufactured on or
after January 17, 1994, each wheelchair location must be equipped with
forward-facing wheelchair securement anchorages. Additional securement
anchorages which allow other than forward-facing orientation can be added to
a wheelchair location provided the forward-facing anchorages are not altered
and the additional anchorages meet the same standards as the existing
fastening devices. (49 CFR 571.222)
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In buses manufactured on or
after January 17, 1994, each wheelchair location must be equipped with two
wheelchair securement anchorages in the rear and two anchorages in the front.
Each securement device must be either of webbing or strap and provide means
of adjustment or of a design that provides limited movement. (49 CFR 571.222)
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REJECT VEICLE IF:
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In buses manufactured prior to
January 17, 1994, wheelchair securement anchorages do not securely hold
wheelchair to floor, walls or both.
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In buses manufactured on and
after January 17, 1994:
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1)
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Each wheelchair location is
not equipped with forward-facing wheelchair securement anchorages. Additional
anchorages do not meet same standards as existing anchorages.
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2)
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Wheelchair securement
anchorages do not meet requirements.
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(Source: Amended at 22 Ill. Reg. 16327, effective August 25, 1998)
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SUBCHAPTER e: TRAFFIC SAFETY (EXCEPT HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)
PART 445
INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL BUSES
SECTION 445.APPENDIX B PROCEDURES FOR TYPE II SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL BUSES
Section 445.APPENDIX B Procedures
for Type II Special Education School Buses
Generally, a
school bus used for transporting children declared eligible for special
transportation services shall comply with the applicable minimum standards for either
a Type I school bus (see 92 Ill. Adm. Code 440) or a Type II school bus (see 92
Ill. Adm. Code 442). However, due to the nature of certain challenging
conditions, vehicles utilized for special education transportation shall be
adapted to the specific needs of the children receiving this service. These
needs may require modification of the minimum standards. Equipment necessary
for the transportation of special education students must be resolved in the
student's Individualized Education Program.
The interior
design of these vehicles will not be a cause for rejection provided an
approval, issued by the Department, is presented to the Certified Safety Tester
at the time of inspection.
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a)
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Grab Handles
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PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
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Grab handles shall be provided
on each side of front right service door only when this door is used for
entry and exit of children.
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REJECT VEHICLE IF:
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Grab handles are not securely
attached, do not meet requirements or are missing.
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b)
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Lifts and Ramps
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PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
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Floor of ramp or lift shall be
covered with nonskid material.
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Protection against dust and
water sufficient to ensure reliable operation must be present.
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REJECT VEHICLE IF:
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Lifts and ramps do not operate
properly or do not meet requirements.
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1)
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Power Lift
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PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
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If power lift is used, it
shall be of sufficient capacity and dimension to lift maximum imposed load,
lift at top and bottom travel limits shall provide easy entrance and exit
from the lift.
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If electricity is used, the
alternator or generator and battery must be of increased capacity.
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Controls shall be operable
from both interior and exterior of vehicle.
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Device shall be installed that
will be used to prevent operation of lift until doors are opened.
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In travel position, the lift
must be in its uppermost position and securely fastened.
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Vehicles of less than
54-passenger capacity constructed for transportation of handicapped children
may have the fuel tank located behind rear wheels, inside or outside chassis
frame, with fill pipe located on right side of body.
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REJECT VEHICLE IF:
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Power lift does not operate
properly or does not meet requirements.
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2)
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Ramp
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PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
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Ramp shall be of sufficient
strength and rigidity to support the imposed load. Shall be equipped with
protective flange on each longitudinal side to keep wheelchair on ramp.
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Ramp shall be equipped with
handle, or handles, and be of sufficient weight to permit one person to put
ramp in place and return to storage place.
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Ramp shall be connected to bus
at floor level in such manner as to permit easy access of wheelchair to floor
of bus.
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Ramp length shall be sufficient
for easy entry and exit.
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REJECT VEHICLE IF:
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Ramp does not operate properly
or does not meet requirements.
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c)
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Over Center
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Door Control
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PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
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Over center door control shall
be provided only when this door is used for entry and exit of children.
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REJECT VEHICLE IF:
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If installed, does not operate
properly, does not meet requirements or is missing when required.
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d)
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Seat Safety Belts
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PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
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In buses manufactured on or
after April 1, 1977, seat safety belts are required at each designated
seating position and must meet all applicable requirements of 49 CFR 571.222.
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Each seat safety belt must be
readily available for quick and easy use. They must not show excessive wear and
the buckle must function properly. If retractors are installed, they must be
the automatic locking type.
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Special education school buses
may be equipped with passenger seats that do not have guard barriers
installed in front of them. These passenger seats are to be used only by
students' aides and must be equipped with seat safety belts at each location
used by an aide. The school bus driver must present a letter from the
Commercial Vehicle Safety Section approving this exception.
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In buses manufactured prior to
April 1, 1977, seat belts are optional.
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REJECT VEHICLE IF:
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Seat safety belts do not meet
requirements.
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Barrier is not present in
front of aide's seat and no seat safety belt is provided. No letter of
exception provided.
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e)
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Special Light
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PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
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Light shall be placed inside
bus over special service door opening, or at other location if shielded to
prevent glare. The lamp shall illuminate the floor inside the opening and
shall be operated from door area.
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REJECT VEHICLE IF:
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Special light does not operate
properly, does not meet requirements or is missing.
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f)
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Special
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Service Door
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PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
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A special door opening may be
located on right side of bus far enough to rear to prevent door, when open,
from obstructing front right service door. Door opening shall be adequate to
accommodate wheel chairs.
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Door shall be equipped with
device that will actuate audible or visible signal, located in driver's compartment,
when special service door is not securely closed.
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Each door shall contain a
fixed or movable window aligned with and of same size (as nearly as
practicable) as other windows on right side of bus.
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Each door panel shall open
outward and a positive fastening device shall be installed to hold door in
open position. When the special service door is completely open for loading
and unloading passengers with special needs and being held by the fastening
device the audible alarm can be deactivated.
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Door panels shall be
constructed to be equivalent in strength and materials to other school bus
doors.
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Door posts and headers shall
be reinforced sufficiently to provide support and strength equivalent to area
of side of bus not used for service doors. Outriggers from chassis shall be
installed at front and rear of door openings to support floor with same
strength as other floor portions.
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Bi-parting doors (if
installed) must meet the following requirements:
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Bi-parting door shall be made
of two panels of approximately equal width. They shall be hinged to side of
bus and each panel shall open outward. Forward panels shall be provided with
overlapping flange to close space where door panels meet and weather seal
shall be provided to close all door edges.
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Bi-parting door shall be
equipped with at least one-point fastening device on rear panel to floor or
header and at least two-point fastening device to floor and header on forward
floor door panel, both manually operated.
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Sliding doors are acceptable
provided they meet manufacturer's specifications.
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REJECT VEHICLE IF:
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Special service door does not
operate properly. Does not meet requirements. Audible or visible alarm does
not work or is missing.
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Bi-parting or sliding doors do
not operate properly or do not meet requirements. Door does not seal
properly. Weather seal is cracked or missing.
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g)
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Wheelchair
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Occupant
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Restraints
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PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
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1)
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For buses manufactured prior
to January 17, 1994, appropriate and adequate wheelchair occupant restraints
must be installed at each wheelchair location which transports a student in a
wheelchair. The restraints must be securely anchored to the wheelchair or the
floor of the vehicle.
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2)
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For buses manufactured on or
after January 17, 1994, each wheelchair location which transports a student
in a wheelchair must be equipped with:
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A)
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Not less than one anchorage
for the upper end of the upper torso restraint;
|
|
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B)
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Not less than two floor
anchorages for wheelchair occupant pelvic and upper torso restraint; and
|
|
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C)
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Wheelchair occupant pelvic and
upper torso restraints. (49 CFR 571.222)
|
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REJECT VEHICLE IF:
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Wheelchair occupant restraints
do not meet requirements.
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h)
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Wheelchair
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Securement
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Anchorage
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PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
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In buses manufactured prior to
January 17, 1994, positive wheelchair securement anchorages shall be provided
and attached to the floor, walls, or both, that will securely hold wheelchair
in position in bus.
|
|
|
|
|
|
In buses manufactured on or
after January 17, 1994, each wheelchair location must be equipped with
forward-facing wheelchair securement anchorages. Additional securement
anchorages that allow other than forward-facing orientation can be added to a
wheelchair location provided the forward-facing anchorages are not altered
and the additional anchorages meet the same standards as the existing
fastening devices. (49 CFR 571.222)
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In buses manufactured on or
after January 17, 1994, each wheelchair location must be equipped with two
wheelchair securement anchorages in the rear and two anchorages in the front.
Each securement device must be either of webbing or strap and provide means of
adjustment or of a design that provides limited movement. (49 CFR 571.222)
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REJECT VEICLE IF:
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In buses manufactured prior to
January 17, 1994, wheelchair securement anchorages do not securely hold
wheelchair to floor, walls or both.
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In buses manufactured on and
after January 17, 1994:
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1)
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Each wheelchair location is
not equipped with forward-facing wheelchair securement anchorages. Additional
anchorages do not meet same standards as existing anchorages.
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2)
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Wheelchair securement
anchorages do not meet requirements.
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(Source: Amended at 23 Ill. Reg. 8447, effective July 8, 1999)
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