Pennsylvania Code
Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION
Part I - Department of Transportation
Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions
Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics
Chapter 171 - SCHOOL BUSES AND SCHOOL VEHICLES
Subchapter C - SCHOOL BUS BODY STANDARDS
Section 171.43 - Battery

(1) Original battery shall be as furnished by the chassis manufacturer.

(2) When the battery is mounted as described in § 171.20(a)(2) (relating to electrical system), it shall be securely attached on a slide-out or swing-out tray in a closed, vented compartment in the body skirt, whereby the battery may be exposed to the outside for convenient servicing. The battery compartment door or cover shall be hinged at the front or top and secured by an adequate and conveniently operated latch or other type fastener.