School Bus Terminal Inspection
Craig Weaver, Motor Carrier Specialist III Motor Carrier Safety Unit Paul Morris Motor Carrier Specialist II PUC Liaison, HOS SME Commercial Vehicle Section
CVC 2807 – School buses must be inspected by the CHP at least once every 13 months to ensure compliance with statute and regulation related to construction, design equipment and color.
1. Chassis manufacturer's label(s) -13 CCR 1272(a) 2. Steps-inches from ground - 13 CCR 1280(a) 3. Entrance doors, Type 1 - 13 CCR 1281(a) 4. Stanchion, bars, shield, padding - 13 CCR 1267, 1278(d)(2), 1281(b) 5. Inspection certificate holder - 13 CCR 1231(a) 6. Speedometer/odometer - 13 CCR 1262 7. Driver's view-eyeshade - VC 26708, 26711 8. Glazing materials-w/shield, other glass - VC 26708 9. Windows- Type 1, size - 13 CCR 1285 10. Mirrors - 13 CCR 1258 11. Windshield wipers - VC 26706, 26707 12. Driver's seat and seat belt - 13 CCR 1270(a) 13. Horn - VC 27000 14. Steering wheel - 13 CCR 1291 15. Heater, defroster, ventilation - 13 CCR 1259, 1260 16. Interior-projections, lined, lighting - 13 CCR 1263, 1273(b)(4) 17. Floors, aisle - 13 CCR 1273(b)(1), 1279 18. Aisle width - 13 CCR 1279 19. Inside height, Type 1 - 13 CCR 1273(b)(3) 20. Pupil seats-securement, locations, spacing - 13 CCR 1278 21. Emergency exits - 13 CCR 1282, 1283, 1284
22. Warning devices-floor-level doors behind driver - 13 CCR 1281.1 23. First aid kit - 13 CCR 1243 24. Fire extinguisher B:C rating - 13 CCR 1242 25. Emergency reflectors - 13 CCR 1292 26. Headlamps - VC 24400 27. Turn signal lamps - VC 24951, 13 CCR 1288 28. Taillamps - VC 24600 29. Clearance, sidemarker lamps - VC 25100 30. Stoplamps - VC 24603 31. Backup lamps - VC 24606 32. Reflectors - VC 24607, 24608 33. Red/amber warning lamp system - VC 25257, 13 CCR 696 34. Stop signal arm(s) - VC 25257, 13 CCR 1256.5 35. Side lamps (permitted) - VC 25102.5, 13 CCR 695 36. Strobe lamps (permitted) - VC 25257.7, 13CCR 695.5 37. Other permitted lamps - VC 24402-24404, 24602 38. Color, signs, permitted reflectorization - 13 CCR 1256.5 39. Wiring - 13 CCR 1249, 1250 40. Wheel clearance - 13 CCR 1289 41. Chassis mounting - 13 CCR 1275
42. Body construction -13 CCR 1273 43. Batteries -13 CCR 1248 44. Bumpers - 13 CCR 1290 45. Tires, rims & wheels - VC 27465, 13 CCR 1244 46. Fuel system - 13 CCR 1254, 1255 47. Exhaust system - 13 CCR 1261 48. Drive shaft guards - 13 CCR 1266(a) 49. Brakes-general - VC 26301-26522, 13 CCR 1245, 1246 50. Service brakes - VC 26453 51. Emergency stopping system (air brakes) - VC26508 52. Parking brakes - VC26451 53. Wheelchair school buses 54. Entrance, exit doors - 13 CCR 1293(c) 55. Emergency exits - 13 CCR 1293(d) 56. Aisles - 13 CCR 1293(a) 57. Loading device installation - 13 CCR 1293(e) 58. Wheelchair securement devices - 13 CCR 1293(f)
National School Bus Glossy Yellow SAE Standard J-595A Color # 13432 Black lettering on this hue is easily seen in low light periods such as early morning or evening Originally called National School Bus Chrome the color was chosen because it attracts attention and is noticed quickly in peripheral vision, faster than any other color
Child Safety Alert System 28160 CVC & 13 CCR 1294 All School buses, School Pupil Activity Bus, Youth bus, and Child Care Motor Vehicles shall be equipped with a functional system no later than March 1, 2019, with exceptions. Note: deactivation of a CSAS by any means other than those specified in 13 CCR 1294, is prohibited.
Terminal Inspection The method to determine overall compliance with vehicle inspection/maintenance requirements and assess the ongoing effectiveness of a motor carrier’s maintenance program. Vehicle Inspections Inspection of Maintenance Records
Vehicle Inspections Vehicles not currently certified are inspected. A sampling of vehicles are selected based on the total fleet size operated from the terminal. 1-2 All 3-8 3 9-15 4 16-25 6 26-50 9 51-90 14 91+ 20
Care is taken to ensure vehicles selected are representative of the fleet. Type 1 / Type 2 Vehicle Age Transit / Conventional Fuel Type Vehicles will be placed out of service for defects discovered meeting the April 1, 2019 Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Out of Service Criteria.
Maintenance Records 13 CCR 1215, 1232 and 1234 13 CCR 1215 Do drivers inspect vehicles prior to operation? Do drivers document the inspection? Are all items required by 13 CCR 1215(d) covered? Are defects noted addressed?
13 CCR 1215(d) (1) All gauges, indicators, and warning devices (2) Horns (3) Driver's seat and seat belts (4) All doors, door emergency releases, and windows (5) All seats, handrails, and modesty panels (6) Interior and exterior lighting systems (7) All heating, cooling, and ventilating systems (8) All glass and mirrors, including adjustment of mirrors (9) Windshield wipers and washers (10) All required emergency equipment (11) All tires, wheels, and lugnuts (12) Brake system (A) Air compressor governor cut in and cut out pressures (B) Static pressure for air loss (C) Applied brake pressure loss (D) Low air pressure warning devices (E) Emergency stopping systems (draining reservoirs in dual air systems is not required) (F) Parking brake (G) Antiskid device (if equipped) (H) Vacuum gauge, ensuring it reads not less than 15 inches (I) Low vacuum warning devices (J) Brake pedal for brake adjustment
13 CCR 1232 Are vehicles regularly and systematically inspected maintained and lubricated? Do you have a means of indicating when scheduled maintenance is due? Are vehicles inspected at least every 45-days or 3000 miles? Do inspections include: (1) Brake adjustment (2) Brake system leaks (3) Two-way check valve in dual air systems, alternately draining and recharging primary and secondary air reservoirs (4) All tank mounting brackets (5) All belts and hoses for wear (6) Tires and wheels (7) Steering and suspension
13 CCR 1234 Do you retain repair, inspection and lubrication records for at least 1 year? Are inspection records signed by the person performing the inspection? Do the inspection, repair and lubrication records indicate the date and nature of the operations performed on the vehicle? Are driver daily vehicle inspection reports retained for at least 90 days? Do all maintenance records positively identify the vehicle?
Unsatisfactory Conditions Vehicle defects of a deliberate or longstanding nature. More than 20% of the vehicles in the inspection sample placed out-of-service. Violations generally spread over the inspected vehicles or maintenance records which by their nature should have been prevented and/or detected and corrected under an acceptable maintenance program.
If the vehicles are rated unsatisfactory the maintenance shall also be rated unsatisfactory. If any terminal inspection category is rated unsatisfactory the overall terminal safety compliance rating will be unsatisfactory. Any terminal rated unsatisfactory, shall be reinspected within 120 days, but, not sooner than 100 days.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 13 CCR 1271(c) School buses manufactured after September 1, 1989 must be maintained to the FMVSS at the time of manufacture.
Chassis Modifications 13 CCR 1272(c) May only be done with the permission of the manufacturer. If the permission can not be obtained, chassis modifications may only be accomplished if : The modification duplicates an original or previously approved installation on the same make/model school bus. Or The modification is done in accordance with engineering plans provided by the component manufacturer or an independent engineering firm.
In either case the bus must be reinspected by the CHP prior to resuming pupil transportation. Chassis = the remaining components if the school bus body is removed. Common chassis modifications?
Plans from component manufacturers or independent engineering firms must be made available to CHP personnel, by the motor carrier, at the time the reinspection is conducted. Plans are used during the inspection to ensure the installation was performed exactly as instructed. There is no statutory or regulatory format for engineering plans nor does the CHP approve them.
Questions? Craig Weaver or Paul Morris Commercial Vehicle Section 916-843-3400
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