§436.APPENDIX A. Air Cleaner through Barrier, Guard

a)         AIR CLEANER

 

PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:

 

Any type is acceptable.

 

REJECT VEHICLE IF:

 

Air cleaner is not properly attached or is missing.

 

b)         AISLE

 

PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:

 

Unobstructed minimum clearance leading from service door to emergency door (or back of bus) must be at least 12 inches (305 mm) wide.  Floor to ceiling height must be a minimum of 68.9 inches (1.75 m) at any location within the aisle.

 

REJECT VEHICLE IF:

 

Aisle does not meet minimum standards.

 

c)         ALTERNATOR (GENERATOR)

 

PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:

 

The generator, or alternator with rectifier, shall have a minimum capacity rating of 60 amperes and shall be capable of meeting all electrical requirements.

 

REJECT VEHICLE IF:

 

Alternator does not meet minimum standards or is not functioning.

 

d)         AXLES

 

PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:

 

Must meet federal chassis requirements as indicated on federal certification label.  (See 49 CFR 568.)

 

REJECT VEHICLE IF:

 

Axles show visible signs of apparent damage, leaking fluids or are not firmly attached.

 

e)         BARRIER, GUARD

 

PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:

 

A guard barrier, constructed and thickly padded so as to provide head, knee and leg protection, shall be installed in front of each forward facing passenger seat that does not directly face the rear surface of another passenger seat.  The barrier must measure the same height as the passenger seat back directly behind that barrier.  (See 49 CFR 571.222.)

 

REJECT VEHICLE IF:

 

Barrier is not solidly attached.  Padding or covering is missing or shows wear and tear.  Barrier does not meet requirements.