1 Colo. Code Regs. § 301-25-20.0

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 1 CCR 301-25-20.0 - Emergency Equipment

20.1 All school transportation vehicles, except for small-capacity vehicles, shall be equipped with at least one pressurized, five-pound, dry-chemical fire extinguisher, with a total rating of not less than 2A10BC. The operating mechanism shall be sealed with a type of seal that will not interfere with the use of the fire extinguisher.

20.01(a) The fire extinguisher shall be securely mounted in an extinguisher bracket (automatic type) and located in full view of and readily accessible to the driver within the cab, or in a location plainly indicated by appropriate signage. A pressure gauge shall be mounted on the extinguisher to be easily read without removing the extinguisher from its mounted position.

20.01(b) Fire extinguishers shall be inspected annually for charging and certification to standards by a certified fire extinguisher technician.

20.2 Small-capacity vehicles shall be equipped with one securely mounted, 2 1/2 pound, dry chemical fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 1A10BC.

20.3 First Aid Kit: All school transportation vehicles shall carry one First Aid Kit which shall be securely mounted in full view of the driver or with the location plainly indicated by appropriate signage. Additional kits may be installed. The kit(s) shall be mounted for easy removal.

20.03(a) The kit shall be sealed. The seal verifies the integrity of the contents without opening the kit. The seal shall be designed to allow easy access to the kit's contents. If zip ties are used to seal the kit, they must be breakaway zip ties.

20.03(b) Consideration should be given to replacing items in the First Aid Kit every 36 months due to the breakdown of materials.

Contents of the 24-Unit First Aid Kit:
Item	Unit(s)
Adhesive tape	1
1-inch bandage compress	2
2-inch bandage compress	1
3-inch bandage compress	1
4-inch bandage compress	1
4-inch x 3-inch plain gauze pads	1
Gauze roller bandage 2-inch wide	2
Plain absorbent gauze -1/2 square yard	4
Plain absorbent gauze- 24-inch by 72 inches	3
Triangular bandages	4
Scissors, Tweezers	1
Space rescue blanket	1
Non-latex disposable pair of gloves	1
CPR mask or mouth to mouth airway	1

Moisture and dustproof kit of sufficient capacity to store the required items.

20.4 Emergency Reflectors: All school transportation vehicles shall carry three bidirectional emergency triangle reflectors in compliance with Section 42-4-230, C.R.S. and with FMVSS 125, contained in a securely mounted case easily accessible to the driver or in a location plainly indicated by appropriate markings.

20.5 Body Fluid Cleanup Kit: All school transportation vehicles shall have a one removable body fluid cleanup kit accessible to the driver, within the cab, or in a location plainly indicated by appropriate signage.

Contents of the Basic Body Fluid Clean-Up Kit:

Item	Unit(s)
Antiseptic towelette	1
Disinfected towelette	1
Absorbing powder (capable of 1/2-gallon absorption)	1
Non-latex disposable pair of gloves, pair	1
Disposable wiper towels	2
Disposable scoop bag with closure mechanism and scraper

Moisture and dustproof container of sufficient capacity to store the required items.

20.05(a) Consideration should be given to replacing items in the Body Fluid Cleanup Kit every 36 months due to the breakdown of materials.

20.6 All school transportation vehicles shall be equipped with one durable webbing cutter having a full-width handgrip and a protected blade. The cutter shall be mounted in a location accessible to the seated driver.

20.6 (a) Seat belt cutters shall be replaced after they have been used, or if there is any sign of rust or corrosion on the blade.

20.7 Emergency Equipment shall be securely mounted, clearly visible, or in a location plainly indicated by appropriate signage

1 CCR 301-25-20.0

38 CR 07, April 10, 2015, effective 4/30/2015

46 CR 14, July 25, 2023, effective 8/14/2023

47 CR 19, October 10, 2024, effective 10/30/2024