Illinois Administrative Code
Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION
Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES
Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY
Section 442.270 - Seating

Universal Citation: 92 IL Admin Code ยง 442.270

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 38, September 20, 2024

a) No bus shall be equipped with "jump" or portable seats (this does not include child restraint systems).

b) The driver's seat shall be rigidly positioned and have a fore-and-aft adjustment without the use of tools or other nonattached devices.

c) A flip-up seat for passengers may be located only immediately adjacent to any side emergency door. The flip-up seat must conform to the following:

1) The seat must be designed so that, when in the folded position, the seat cushion is flat against the seat back to prevent a child's limb from becoming lodged between the seat cushion and seat back.

2) The seat must be designed to discourage a child from standing on the seat cushion when in the folded position.

3) The working mechanism under the seat must be covered to eliminate any tripping hazard.

4) All sharp metal edges on the seat must be padded to prevent any snagging hazard.

5) No portion of the door latch mechanism can be obstructed by a seat.

6) There must be at least 11.7 inches (30 cm) measured from the door opening to the seat back in front.

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