Md. Code Regs. 11.14.04.14
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024
| Procedures: | Reject Vehicle If: |
| (1) Seats and Seat Belts: (a) Inspect seats for secure anchorage to floor; (b) Inspect seats for condition of frames, springs, and cover material; (c) Inspect driver's and occupant's seat belt webbing for fraying, splitting, tearing, malfunctioning buckles; loose, damaged, or missing anchorages or damaged or weakened floor pan; (d) Inspect for torn or broken interior metal trim, etc., which may present a hazard to occupants. | (1) (a) Any seat anchor bolts are not securely fastened to floor or side mounting rail. (b) Cover material is torn, springs are exposed, seat frame is loose, cracked or broken. (c) Driver's seat belt is missing. (d) Seat belt webbing is frayed, split or torn. (e) Buckles do not operate properly. (f) Belt anchorages are loose, badly corroded, or not fastened to belt. (g) Belt mounting surfaces are badly deformed, damaged, or corroded. (h) Floor pans are damaged or weakened at anchorage. (i) Occupant's seat belts are missing when required. |
| (2) Stanchions and Guard Rails (when applicable): Inspect all stanchions, guard rails, grab handles, etc., for tightness, mounting, and general condition. | (2) (a) Looseness is detected, or fastening parts are missing, broken, or cracked. (b) Cover material or padding is torn (when applicable). |
| Procedures: | Reject Vehicle If: |
| (1) Sun Visors: Inspect sun visor for loose, missing or broken parts which would prevent it from being adjusted, or holding an adjustment. | (1) (a) Visor is missing. (b) Visor on driver's side cannot be positioned to protect driver's eyes from sun. (c) Visor is difficult to adjust or will not maintain a set adjustment. |
| (2) Windshield Defroster: Inspect for presence and proper functioning of windshield defroster.The device and/or auxiliary fans, etc., shall keep windshield, window at driver's left, and glass in service door clear. | (2) Windshield and defroster defogger is missing or fails to function properly. |
| Procedures: | Reject Vehicle If: |
| (1) Interior Heaters: (a) Inspect heater or heaters for capability of maintaining inside temperature of 50°F at minimum average January outside temperature. (b) Inspect for leakage and general condition of heating system including heater hoses, tubing, shielding, valves, and controls. | (1) (a) Heater cannot maintain a temperature of 50°F at minimum average January outside temperature. (b) Leakage or malfunction of heating system is detected. (c) Interior heater or pipes are not properly shielded. (d) Cut off valve in engine compartment is not present. |
| (2) Step or Stepwell: Inspect general condition of step or stepwell at all door entrances. (3) Ventilation: Check for function and general condition of ventilating system. | (2) (a) Step or stepwell is blocked or cluttered, or surface material is loose. (b) Light for the stepwell is missing or fails to function. (c) Step or stepwell is not covered with nonskid material. |
| (3) System fails to furnish fresh air under operating conditions. |
| Procedures: | Reject Vehicle If: |
| (1) Fire Extinguisher: (a) Inspect for presence, location, condition, and accessibility of the fire extinguisher. Every school vehicle shall be equipped with a nontoxic dry chemical fire extinguisher having a rating of at least 5lb./10B.C. and equipped with a gauge. | (1) Extinguisher: (a) Is missing; (b) Seal is broken; (c) Is not readily accessible to driver; (d) Gauge shows low-reading. |
| (2) First Aid Kit: Inspect for presence, accessibility, and general condition of first aid kit. It shall be readily identifiable and contain at least the following: (a) Four adhesive bandages; (b) Four adhesive tapes-1 inch by 5 yards; (c) One bandage compress-2 inches by 48 inches; (d) Four bandage compresses-4 inches by 4 inches; (e) Two gauze compresses-3 inches by 3 inches; (f) Three gauze compresses-24 inches by 72 inches; (g) Two triangular bandages-40 inches; (h) One gauze bandage-2 inches by 6 yards; (i) One wire splint; (j) Two tourniquets; (k) One pair of forceps; (l) One pair of scissors; (m) Unit kit-empty. | (2) First aid kit contents: (a) Are missing; (b) Are not readily accessible; (c) Package seals are broken; (d) Not readily identifiable. |
| (3) Tire Chains: When tire chains are required, inspect for presence and condition of tire chains. | (3) Tire chains: (a) Are missing, when required; (b) Are not serviceable; (c) Are not proper size. |
| Procedures: | Reject Vehicle If: |
| Inspect for presence, condition, and accessibility of: (1) At least three red electric lanterns or three red emergency reflectors which meet Bureau of Motor Carrier Safety Standards; | Warning devices: (1) Are missing, do not function as designed, or are not of an approved type; (2) Are improperly stored; |
| (2) At least three red-burning fuses, 30-minute stand-up type, stored in a canister near the driver. | (3) Are not readily accessible. |
| Procedures: | Reject Vehicle If: |
| Color-Inspect for proper color: | Colors do not match standard. |
| (1) Body-National School Bus Yellow; | |
| (2) Lettering, body trim, and bumpers shall be black. Bumpers may be covered with a retroreflective material. |
| Procedures: | Reject Vehicle If: |
| Signs and Lettering-Inspect for Lettering: | |
| (1) "SCHOOL BUS" front and rear (8 inch by 1 inch stroke black lettering mounted as high as possible); | (1) When required, are missing, illegible, or obscured. (2) Are not proper size or color. |
| (2) "EMERGENCY DOOR OR EXIT" inside and outside (2 inch by 3/8 inch stroke black lettering, mounted directly above the door or on the door above the glass); | (3) Are not located as required or permitted. |
| (3) Operation of Emergency Door or Exit Latch (6 inch black arrow by 3/4 inch stroke indicating direction to release door or exit, inside and outside; | |
| (4) "STOP ON SIGNAL" when required (4 inch by 3/4 inch stroke black lettering below rear window); | |
| (5) Side Emergency Windows (if equipped): (a) "EMERGENCY EXIT" (2 inch by 3/8 inch stroke black lettering, mounted directly above the emergency exit on both the inside and outside surfaces of the bus); (b) Operating instructions necessary to unlatch and open emergency exit shall be in letters of a color that contrasts with its background and located within 6 inches of the release mechanism on the inside surface of the vehicle(A decal containing the instructions may be placed on the window. For buses manufactured after July 31, 2009, the decal shall be transparent except for the lettering.); | |
| (6) Rear Emergency Window (if equipped): (a) "EMERGENCY EXIT" (at least 2 inch by 3/8 inch stroke black lettering, mounted above the window on the inside of the vehicle and above or below the window on the outside of the vehicle); (b) Operating instructions necessary to unlatch and open emergency exit shall be in letters of a color that contrasts with its background and located within 6 inches of the release mechanism on the inside and outside surface of the vehicle(Decals containing the instructions may be placed on the window. For buses manufactured after July 31, 2009, the decal shall be transparent except for the lettering.); | |
| (7) Roof Vent/Emergency Exit: (a) "EMERGENCY EXIT" (in letters at least 2 inches high, of a color that contrasts with its background and located on an inside and outside surface of the exit, or within 12 inches of the roof exit opening); (b) Operating instructions necessary to unlatch and open emergency exit shall be in letters of a color that contrasts with its background and located within 6 inches of the release mechanism on the inside and outside surface of the vehicle. |
| Procedures: | Reject Vehicle If: |
| Retro-Reflective Tape: Each opening for a required emergency exit on a school vehicle manufactured after May 2, 1994 shall be outlined around its outside perimeter with yellow retro-reflective tape having a minimum width of 1 inch. | Retro-reflective tape: (1) Is missing when required, or is loose, defective or obscured; (2) Is not the proper size or color; (3) Is not located as required. |
| Procedures: | Reject Vehicle If: |
| (1) Required: (a) Vehicles owned by local Boards of Education: | Identification: (1) When required, is missing, illegible, or obscured; |
| (i) Name of school system (both sides of vehicle 6-1/2 inches high by 1 inch stroke), (ii) Identification number (all four sides 6 inches high by 3/4 inch stroke visible directly from the front, rear, and each side); | (2) Is not proper size; (3) Is not located where required or permitted; (4) Is not required or permitted. |
| (b) Vehicles contracted to local Boards of Education: (i) Contractor's name (to rear of entrance door 3 inches high by 1/2 inch stroke in a 16 inch x 30 inch area), (ii) Identification number (all four sides 6 inches high by 3/4 inch stroke visible directly from the front, rear, and each side; | |
| (c) All other vehicles: (i) Owner's name (to rear of entrance door 3 inches high by 1/2 inch stroke), (ii) Identification number (all four sides 6 inches high by 3/4 inch stroke visible directly from the front, rear, and each side). | |
| (2) Permitted: (a) ICC number (to rear of entrance door 3 inches high by 1/2 inch stroke); (b) Address of owner (to rear of entrance door 3 inches high by 1/2 inch stroke); (c) Telephone number of owner (to rear of entrance door 3 inches high by 1/2 inch stroke). |
Md. Code Regs. 11.14.04.14