School Bus Specifications - Texas Department of Public Safety

Securement and Restraint System – General (continued)N. The following information shall be provided with each vehicle equipped with asecurement and restraint system:1. Phone numbers where information can be obtained about installation, repair, andparts. (Detailed written instructions and a parts list shall be available upon request.)2. Detailed instructions regarding use, including a diagram showing the properplacement of the wheelchair/mobility aids and positioning of securement devices andoccupant restraints, including correct belt angles.O. The system manufacturer shall make available training materials to ensure the properuse and maintenance of the wheelchair/mobility aid securement and occupant restraintsystem. These may include instructional videos, classroom curriculum, system testresults, or other related materials.Wheelchair/Mobility Aid Securement and Occupant Restraint SystemA. Occupant restraint belt assemblies and anchorage shall also be certified to meet therequirements of FMVSS No.'s 209 and 210.B. Each location for the securement of a wheelchair/mobility aid shall have a minimum offour anchorage points. A minimum of two (2) anchorage points shall be located in frontof the wheelchair/mobility aid and a minimum of two (2) anchorage points shall belocated in the rear. The securement anchorage shall be attached to the floor of thevehicle and shall not interfere with passenger movement or present any hazardouscondition.C. Each securement system location shall have a minimum clear floor area of thirty (30)inches by forty eight (48) inches. Additional floor area may be required for someapplications. Consultation between the user and the manufacturer is recommended toensure adequate area is provided.D. The securement system shall secure common wheelchair/mobility aids and shall beeasily attached by a person having average dexterity and who is familiar with thesystem and wheelchair/ mobility aid. The wheelchair securement system including allhardware (attachment bolts, track, etc.) shall have been successfully tested to meetminimum impact forces of a 20 G, 30 MPH deceleration to simulate a frontal impact onthe transport vehicle per the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J2249, WheelchairTie Down and Occupant Restraint Systems for use in Motor Vehicles. The securementsystems shall be labeled that the products meets SAE J2249 standards.SUPPORT EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIESThe following is recommended by the National School Transportation Specifications &Procedures for support equipment and accessories. It is included here for the information ofschool districts. The following items are not required to be provided by the body manufacturerunless specified in the Invitation for Bid.Portable student support equipment or special accessory items shall be secured at themounting location to withstand a pulling force of five (5) times the weight of the item, orshall be retained in an enclosed, latched compartment. Examples of special items arecrutches, walkers, canes, and similar devices.Medical support equipment items are to be secured as specified above. These itemsinclude oxygen bottles, ventilators, and other items.Section D-7