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 171.77 - Wheelhousing

Universal Citation: 67 PA Code ยง 171.77

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

The requirements for wheelhousing are as follows:

(1) The wheelhousing opening shall allow for easy tire removal and service.

(2) The wheelhousing shall be so constructed as to prevent dust, water or fumes from entering the body. The wheelhousing shall be constructed of 16-gauge steel, or other material of equal strength.

(3) The inside height of the wheelhousing above the floor line may not exceed 12 inches.

(4) The wheelhousing shall provide clearance for the installation and use of tire chains on single and dual power driving wheels.

(5) No part of a raised wheelhousing may extend into the emergency door opening.

The provisions of this §171.77 amended under the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. §§ 4103, 4551-4553 and 6103.

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