School Bus Specifications - Texas Department of Public Safety

REFLECTIVE MARKING PACKAGEThere shall be installed a reflective marking package as specified in the National Specificationsfor School Buses. This package shall include markings for the front, rear, and both sides.Striping on sides of bus shall be at least one and three fourths (1 3/4) inches wide meeting theASTM D-4956-90 Type 5 reflective sheeting standard. Striping shall be installed longitudinallythe length of the body at the vertical location immediately below the seat level rub rails buthigh enough so as to clear wheel wells, whenever possible. Short breaks in the striping at rivetlocations are acceptable.REFLECTORSTwo (2) red reflectors on rear side panels, two (2) red reflectors on rear panels, and two (2)intermediate amber reflectors on buses over thirty (30) feet.RUB RAILSA. There shall be one (1) rub rail on each side of bus approximately at seat level, which shallextend from entrance door post around bus body (except for emergency door) to point ofcurvature near cowl on left side.B. There shall be rub rails located approximately at the floor line and bottom of outer skirtwhich shall cover same longitudinal area as upper rub rail, except at wheel housings, andshall extend only to radii of right and left corners.C. There shall be a rub rail located horizontally at the bottom edge of the windows.D. Rub rails shall be attached twice at each body post and at all other upright structuralmembers.E. Rub rails shall be a one (1) piece continuous construction, four (4) inches or more in widthin its finished form, shall be of sixteen (16) gauge steel, and shall be constructed incorrugated or ribbed fashion.F. Rub rails shall be applied outside of body panels. Pressed-in or snap-in rub rails do notsatisfy this requirement.G. Drainage: The bottom edge of each rub rail shall have provisions for drainage ofaccumulated moisture.H. On Type D rear engine buses the rub rail may terminate at the engine compartment.SEATING REQUIREMENTS, PASSENGERAll buses shall be equipped with eight (8) designated seating positions that incorporate rigidlower anchorages or lap belts for the installation of portable child restraints. If anchorages areprovided, they shall comply with the requirements of FMVSS 225 as applicable to school buses.If lap belts are provided, the manufacturer must install an adequate number of lap belts tosecure eight (8) portable child restraints. If the number of seats on the bus will not allow foreight (8) positions, the maximum number possible shall be installed. A school bus ordered withactivity style seats is exempt from this requirement. This requirement shall not reduce theseating capacity of the school bus.Note: FMVSS 225, General Exceptions excludes school buses from the tether anchoragerequirements. Tether anchorages are not required nor prohibited by this specification for anysize school bus.The non-adjustable end shall be on the aisle side and not extend more than two (2) inches outof the bight of the seat.Section C-12