N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-31.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 8, April 15, 2024

Section 13:20-31.6 - Fuel system

(a) The following are the out-of-service criteria pertaining to the fuel system:

1. A fuel system with a fuel leak at any point, including refrigeration or heater fuel systems;

2. A fuel tank or any part of the fuel system is not properly secured or fastened to the school bus in accordance with the school bus chassis manufacturer's specifications;

3. A fuel tank improperly attached to the school bus by use of bailing wire, coat hanger-type wire, or other like material;

4. A fuel tank is not filled or vented to the outside of the school bus body so that fuel may drip or drain onto any part of the exhaust system;

5. Except for the filler tube, a portion of the fuel system that is located to the rear of the engine compartment extends above the top of the highest portion of the chassis frame rail;

6. A fuel line is not mounted in a manner so as to obtain maximum protection from the chassis frame;

7. A fuel tank installation is not in accordance with FMVSS No. 301 ( 49 CFR § 571.301 ), incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented; or

8. A Type B, C, or D school bus is not equipped with a steel guard around the fuel tank; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not be applicable to a Type B school bus constructed on a cutaway chassis if the fuel tank on such a school bus is mounted between the chassis frame rails.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-31.6

Amended by R.2005 d.24, effective 1/18/2005.
See: 35 New Jersey Register 5483(a), 37 New Jersey Register 321(a).
In (a), inserted "highest portion of the" following "top of the" in 5; added 8.