Illinois Administrative Code
Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION
Part 442 - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES
Subpart B - CONSTRUCTION OF BODY
Section 442.310 - Window Openings

Universal Citation: 92 IL Admin Code ยง 442.310

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

This Section does not apply to a window or glazed panel installed forward of a front passenger seat, and is optional for a window installed either beside a rear passenger seat or a special service door or in a side emergency exit.

a) All side windows shall open from the top only and shall operate freely.

b) There shall be one vertical opening side window for each seat.

c) Each side window shall provide an unobstructed emergency egress opening at least 9 inches high and 22 inches wide. The opening may extend to 18 inches above the unoccupied passenger seat cushion but no closer (to the seat cushion).

d) A stop line for the window opening shall be applied six inches from the top of the window opening.

e) The side windows may be split sash.

f) The window latches shall be recessed.

AGENCY NOTE: See Section 442.240 for glazing material requirements.

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