School Bus Specifications - Texas Department of Public Safety

BODY OPTIONS27. Acoustical ceiling panelsSound reduction insulation panels for the interior roof of the bus.a. ____ First two (2) body sectionsb. ____ All body sections28. Air conditioning, performance standardState style and system preferred ___________________________________29. Battery compartment – lockingLocking battery box having outside access. Keyed the same as any otherstorage compartments.30. Crossing gate (student safety crossing arm)The bus shall be equipped with a crossing control arm mounted on the rightside of the front bumper. This arm when opened shall extend in a lineparallel with the body side and positioned on a line with the right sidewheels. All components of the crossing control arm and all connectionsshall be weatherproof. The crossing control arm shall incorporate systemconnectors (electrical or air) at the gate and shall be easily removable toallow for towing of the bus. The crossing control arm shall meet or exceedSAE J1133.The crossing control arm shall be constructed of non-corrosive ornonferrous material or treated in accordance with the body sheet metalspecification. There shall be no sharp edges or projections that could causehazard or injury to students. The crossing control arm shall extendapproximately seventy (70) inches (measured from the bumper at the armassembly attachment point) when in the extended position. The crossingcontrol arm shall extend simultaneously with the stop arm(s) by means ofthe stop arm controls.a. ____ Air Powered Crossing Gateb. ____ Electric Powered Crossing Gatec. ____ Electro-magnetic latchd. ____ Deployment override switch (single cycle)31. Communication deviceSystem mounted in driver’s compartment for communication between driverand district’s management. Ordering entity must state current system forcompatibility. Vendor must provide system compatible with:_______________________________________(state brand name)32. Defroster/heaterAuxiliary right hand defroster/heater with a separate core.Section F-6