Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Public Safety
Title R714 - Highway Patrol
Rule R714-162 - Equipment Standards for Heavy Motor Vehicle, Trailer and Bus Safety Inspections
Section R714-162-20 - School Bus
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 714-162-20
Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024
(1) When examining a school bus, the inspector shall:
(a) check
the front and rear loading lights for proper operation and condition; and
(i) advise the owner when any lens is cracked
or broken; and
(ii) issue a
rejection inspection certificate when any amber or red loading light on the
front or rear fail to operate;
(b) check each stop arm for proper operation;
and
(i) advise the owner when there is an air
leak from the bellows; and
(ii)
issue a rejection inspection certificate when:
(A) the stop arm fails to extend or retract;
or
(B) more than 50% of the stop
arm lights are inoperative;
(c) visually check the convex cross view
mirror for a clear view of the front bumper and area in front of the bus from
the driver's position, and inspect for stable mounting, cracks, and sharp
edges; and
(i) issue a rejection inspection
certificate when:
(A) the exterior cross view
mirror is missing;
(B) the mirror
will not maintain a set position; or
(C) the mirror is cracked, broken, has sharp
edges, is pitted or clouded to the extent vision is obscured;
(d) check emergency
exit windows for proper operation; and
(i)
advise the owner when the emergency exit window warning device does not
operate, if equipped; and
(ii)
issue a rejection inspection certificate when:
(A) an emergency exit window does not open
freely or completely; or
(B) an
emergency exit window is obstructed;
(e) check emergency exit doors for proper
operation; and
(i) issue a rejection
inspection certificate when:
(A) the emergency
exit door warning device does not operate, if equipped;
(B) the emergency exit door does not open
freely or completely;
(C) the
emergency exit door is obstructed, including when the retractable seat bottom
does not automatically retract and stay in the retracted position; or
(D) any emergency exit door is equipped with
a padlock or non-OEM locking device, not including an interlock
system;
(f)
check tire load rating; and
(i) issue a
rejection inspection certificate when the tire load rating is less than the
required tire load rating on bus data plate;
(g) check the fire extinguisher, aisle
clearance, handrails and seat or barriers; and
(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate
when:
(A) the fire extinguisher has been
discharged or is missing;
(B) the
aisle is not clear of obstructions or the center aisle strip is missing or not
secured;
(C) the left side handrail
is missing, has a portion of the handrail that is completely unattached from
its securement position, or if it does not meet OEM specifications;
(D) any seat cushion or seat assembly is
completely unattached from the structure that secures it;
(E) any seat or barrier material is defective
so that it compromises the integrity of occupant protection and
compartmentalization;
(F) the
driver's seat fails to adjust or hold proper adjustment; or
(G) any part of the driver's safety restraint
assembly is missing, not properly installed, or is so defective as to prevent
proper securement;
(h) check the step well, floors, and panels;
and
(i) issue a rejection inspection
certificate when:
(A) any part of the step
well or support structure is damaged;
(B) there is a step well condition that would
present a tripping hazard;
(C) the
floor pan or inner panels have excessive perforated areas or openings
sufficient to cause a hazard to an occupant; or
(D) any panel, such as ceiling, side, or
wheel well, protrudes, has sharp edges, or is not secured, to the point that
may cause injuries; and
(i) check body exterior; and
(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate
when:
(A) any school bus body part is loose,
torn, dislocated, or protruding from the surface of the bus and creates a
hazard; or
(B) a school bus is any
color other than school-bus yellow.
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