School Bus Specifications - Texas Department of Public Safety

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MIRROR SYSTEMA. Interior Mirror: Interior mirror shall be either clear view laminated glass or clear view glassbonded to a backing, which retains the glass in the event of breakage. Mirror shall be aminimum of 6" x 30". Mirror shall have rounded corners and protected edges.Note: 6" x 16" Interior mirror allowed in 14-30 passenger design Type A's only.B. Exterior Mirrors: Each school bus shall be equipped with a system of exterior mirrorscomplying with FMVSS 111 and meeting the following requirements.1. Cross/side view Mirror System: The cross/side view mirror system shall provide thedriver with indirect vision of an area at ground level from the front bumper forward,and the entire width of the bus, to a point where the driver can see by direct vision.The system shall also provide the driver with indirect vision of the area at groundlevel around the left and right front corners of the bus to include the tires andservice entrance on all types of buses to a point where it overlaps with the rearvision mirror system. This mirror system shall incorporate the following features orrequirements:a. Only one (1) mirror shall be installed at each front corner of the bus.b. Mirrors shall not reflect excessive glare from the bus headlights or sun intodriver's eyes.c. Any fasteners used in the construction of the mirror and mounting brackets shallbe corrosion proof.2. Rear Vision Mirror System: A rear vision mirror system shall be provided whichincorporates the following features and requirements:a. The mirror system shall consist of one (1) flat and one (1) convex mirror lens perside as standard. Each mirror set shall be mounted on a single breakaway armwith positive detent or friction lock. Type A buses may be exempted from thisrequirement if no such arms or mounts are available.b. Each of the four (4) required mirrors in the rear vision mirror system shall beelectrically operated, remote control, rear view mirrors.c. Any fasteners used in the construction of the mirror and mounting brackets shallbe corrosion proof.Overall exterior mirror system (cross/side view and rear vision mirrors) shall be isolated fromvibration.NOISE ABATEMENT SWITCHThere shall be a manual (on/off) noise abatement switch installed in the control panel, labeledand wired into the activation circuit for the master body circuit solenoid. This switch shalldeactivate all body equipment that produces noise, including at least, the radio, heaters, airconditioners, fans, and defrosters. This switch shall not deactivate safety systems such aswindshield wipers, two-way radios, or lighting systems.Section C-10
PAINT AND FINISHPaint finish coats to body, hood, and cowl shall be warranted for sixty (60) months unlimitedmileage, one hundred (100) percent parts and labor, for adhesion, color retention, and glossretention. Acceptable lower limits during the warranty period are as follows:Adhesion: During the sixty (60) month warranty period, paint and priming compounds shall notfail to adhere to the bus with normal use and care.Color Retention: During the first thirty six (36) months from the in-service date, the color coatshall not shift colors more than four (4) ΔE from the centroid, as specified in SBMTC-008.During the sixty (60) month warranty period, the color coat shall not shift color more than eight(8) ΔE from the centroid, as specified in SBMTC-008.Gloss: During the first thirty six (36) months from the in-service date, the gloss reading shallnot fall below sixty (60) at sixty (60) degrees. During the sixty (60) month warranty period, thegloss reading shall not drop below thirty (30) at sixty (60) degrees. All measurements shall bethe average of twelve (12) readings taken at various points on the bus but no reading shall bemore than three (3) points under the stated minimum. All readings shall be taken after the busis thoroughly washed to remove road film and dust.Trim, lettering, rub rails and bumpers shall be black except that bumpers may be striped inaccordance with National Specifications or these specifications. The interior of the bus bodyshall be manufacture standard color unless otherwise specified in bid.PANELINGInterior: All interior wall and ceiling panels except wiring access panels shall be steel and of thebody manufacturer’s standard design except the panels beneath the window shall be clearcoatedgalvanized embossed steel meeting ASTM A 653/A 653M. Galvalume, aluminized steel,and aluminum over steel panels are acceptable for use beneath the windows and in theentryway. Wall and ceiling interior panels made of aluminum may be used in Type A busesonly. Front and rear ceiling panels shall be formed to present a smooth, pleasing appearance.If the ceiling is constructed so as to contain lapped joints, the rear panel shall lap the forwardpanel and all exposed edges shall be beaded, hemmed, flanged, or otherwise treated tominimize sharp edges.Exterior: Exterior paneling includes all sheet metal skin forming exterior surface of body.Exterior paneling should be of twenty (20) gauge steel minimum thickness and shall beattached to bow frames to act as an integral part of structural frame. Twenty two (22) gaugesteel is allowed on Type A thirty (30) passenger or less.PUBLICATIONSOn delivery, the vendor shall provide one complete set per order per model in any media formator as specified at time of invitation to bid by the district:A. Operator’s ManualB. Warranty InformationC. Service Manuals (OEM of the Engine, Chassis, and Body)D. Parts Manuals (OEM of the Engine, Chassis, and Body)E. Complete body wiring diagramF. Line Setting TicketSchool districts/entities desiring additional service manuals may purchase them separately forschool buses ordered by corresponding directly with the manufacturers/distributors.Section C-11
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Page 11 and 12: SCHOOL BUS TYPESType A: A "Type A"
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Page 15 and 16: DELIVERY TIMEBuses may be delivered
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Page 27 and 28: TEXAS SCHOOL BUS BODY SPECIFICATION
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Page 43 and 44: WINDOWSSide Windows, Passenger, Sta
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Page 47 and 48: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAll wiring and wir
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Page 57 and 58: Tinting (continued):b. Windshield:
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Page 61 and 62: OPTIONNO.CHASSIS OPTIONSDESCRIPTION
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Page 65 and 66: BODY OPTIONS27. Acoustical ceiling
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Page 85 and 86: (7) INSIDE____Alarm, backup1. Autom
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(8) UNDERNEATH____Absorber, shock (
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SECTION HADDITIONALINFORMATION
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (continued)S
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