School Bus Specifications - Texas Department of Public Safety

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____Seat, driver1. High back suspension seat Type C & D buses only2. Cushion and seat back made of soil and wear resistant material3. Squared and centered +/-1/2 inch behind steering wheel4. Backrest a minimum of eleven (11) inches behind steering wheel5. Securely mounted to ensure minimal flexing6. Type A bus may have manufacturer’s standard seat7. Shoulder height adjustable or integrated lap/shoulder belt withautomatic retractors in mounting brackets____Seat, passenger1. All buses have eight (8) designated seating positions with rigid loweranchorages or lap belts for the installation of portable child restraints2. All positions should be as far forward as possible3. Activity style seats are exempt from the above requirements4. Not reduce the seating capacity of the bus5. Lap belts for each position required on Type A6. Non-adjustable end be on the aisle side and not extend more than two(2) inches from seat bight7. Fire resistant vinyl upholstery____Side emergency exits and roof hatch(es)Reflective material around perimeter each exit1. Up to forty two (42) passengers – one (1) exit per side and one (1) roofhatch2. Forty three (43) to seventy eight (78) passengers – two (2) emergencyexits per side and two (2) roof hatches3. Seventy nine (79) to ninety (90) passengers – three (3) emergency exitsper side and two (2) roof hatchesNote: A side emergency door may be substituted for two (2)emergency exits on the same side of the vehicle____Steering1. Chassis manufacturer’s standard power steering2. Tilt steering wheel/column requiredC-2C-12C-5B-5Section G-13
____Step-well1. Type D (24 - 90 passengers)a. First step twelve (12) to sixteen (16) inches from ground, unloadedb. Three (3) steps with risers max of ten (10) inchesc. Fully closedd. Each step shall be covered with pebble top elastomer at least 3/16inches thick2. Type A & C (15 - 90 passengers)a. First step not more than ten (10) to fourteen (14) inches fromground, unloadedb. Three (3) steps with risers max of ten (10) inches on Type C. Two(2) steps are acceptable Type A (14 - 30 passengers).c. Fully enclosedd. Each step shall be covered with pebble top elastomer at least 3/16inches thick____System, defroster/defogger1. Must have system to adequately defrost and defog windshield, driver’swindow, and entrance door glasses2. If fan(s) used, must be mounted on windshield header, curb side____Ventilation1. All school buses effective exhaust ventilation system2. Static non-closable type on low-pressure area of roof____Visor, sun1. Type A (35 - 42 passengers) and Type C & D school busesa. Minimum 6” x 30” with finished edgeb. Shall be adjustable and convenient for driver2. Type A (14 - 30 passenger) school busesa. Shall be manufacturer’s standardC-14C-3C-16C-16Section G-14
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2010 TEXAS SCHOOL BUS SPECIFICATION
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DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS ASTM:
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SCHOOL BUS TYPESType A: A "Type A"
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ODOMETER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTThe Tr
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DELIVERY TIMEBuses may be delivered
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SECTION BCHASSISSPECIFICATIONSTypeA
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BATTERY (IES)The storage battery (i
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EXHAUST SYSTEMComponent Placement:
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WIRINGAll wiring shall conform to c
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MINIMUM CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS CHAR
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TEXAS SCHOOL BUS BODY SPECIFICATION
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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND WIRING (co
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EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT (continued)ROAD
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INSULATION AND SEALING OF JOINTSIns
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CONTROL PANEL LIGHTINGThe control p
Page 37 and 38: PAINT AND FINISHPaint finish coats
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Page 41 and 42: STRUCTURAL DESIGN (continued)C. All
Page 43 and 44: WINDOWSSide Windows, Passenger, Sta
Page 45 and 46: SECTION DSPECIALLYEQUIPPED BUSESTyp
Page 47 and 48: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAll wiring and wir
Page 49 and 50: MAINTENANCE, TRAINING AND SERVICE (
Page 51 and 52: Securement and Restraint System - G
Page 53 and 54: SECTION EAIRCONDITIONING
Page 55 and 56: AIR CONDITIONING TEST (continued)2.
Page 57 and 58: Tinting (continued):b. Windshield:
Page 59 and 60: SECTION FADDITIONALEQUIPMENT(OPTION
Page 61 and 62: OPTIONNO.CHASSIS OPTIONSDESCRIPTION
Page 63 and 64: 13. Mud flaps, with Brackets, mount
Page 65 and 66: BODY OPTIONS27. Acoustical ceiling
Page 67 and 68: 36. Flat floor (Desirable and used
Page 69 and 70: 47. Mirrors, exterior rear view - s
Page 71 and 72: 58. Seat anchoragesEight (8) lower
Page 73 and 74: 72. Wheelchair liftIndicate locatio
Page 75 and 76: SECTION GSPECIFICATIONSCHECKLIST
Page 77 and 78: SCHOOL BUS PURCHASER PRE-SERVICE CH
Page 79 and 80: (2) FRONT LIGHTS AND SIGNALS____Lig
Page 81 and 82: (4) OTHER____Bumper, front1. Presse
Page 83 and 84: ____School bus lettering1. “Schoo
Page 85 and 86: (7) INSIDE____Alarm, backup1. Autom
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Page 95 and 96: SECTION HADDITIONALINFORMATION
Page 97 and 98: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (continued)S
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