OHIO SCHOOL BUS STANDARDS AND INSPECTION MANUAL 20 20 OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL LICENSING AND COMMERCIAL STANDARDS Revision Date: Feb rua ry 2021 Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................................... 1 FOREWORD ................................................................................................................................................ 5 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................... 6 PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS ............................................................... 6 OBTAINING REGISTRATION AND IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ............................................................ 6 CANCELLATION OF IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (4511.762 ORC) .......................................................... 7 PREPARING the SCHOOL BUS for SALE/TRADE (4511.762 ORC) ............................................................ 7 DEFINITION OF A SCHOOL BUS ............................................................................................................. 7 SCHOOL BUS TYPES ............................................................................................................................... 8 CHANGES IN SCHOOL BUS DESIGN OR EQUIPMENT ........................................................................... 8 ANNUAL INSPECTION SCHEDULE AND BUS PREPARATION ............................................................... 8 INSPECTION SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................. 9 DECAL VALIDATION & PLACEMENT .................................................................................................... 9 OUT OF SERVICE NOTIFICATION .........................................................................................................10 CRASH INSPECTIONS ............................................................................................................................10 OTHER USES OF SCHOOL BUSES ..........................................................................................................10 INSPECTION & OUT-OF-SERVICE CRITERIA............................................................................................11 GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................11 4501-5-02 SCHOOL BUS CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS. ................................................................13 (A) Access steps. (except "Type A" buses) .............................................................................................. 13 (B) Air compressor for accessories. ......................................................................................................... 14 (C) Aisle. ............................................................................................................................................. 15 (D) Axles and suspensions. .................................................................................................................... 16 (E) Battery. .......................................................................................................................................... 17 (F) Body construction. ........................................................................................................................... 19 (G) Brakes. ........................................................................................................................................... 22 (H) Bumpers. ........................................................................................................................................ 29 (I) Color. .............................................................................................................................................. 31 (J) Cooling system. ............................................................................................................................... 32 (K) Defroster. ....................................................................................................................................... 33 (L) Drive shaft and differential. .............................................................................................................. 34 (M) Driver's seat. .................................................................................................................................. 35 (N) Electrical system. ............................................................................................................................ 37 (O) Emergency equipment. .................................................................................................................... 38 (P) Emergency exits. ............................................................................................................................. 40 2 (Q) Engine speed governor..................................................................................................................... 46 (R) Exhaust system. .............................................................................................................................. 47 (S) For after treatment systems that require diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). ...................................................... 48 (T) Fenders. .......................................................................................................................................... 49 (U) Floor covering. ............................................................................................................................... 50 (V) Frame. ........................................................................................................................................... 52 (W) Fuel fill opening ............................................................................................................................. 53 (X) Fuel System .................................................................................................................................... 54 (Y) Glass. ............................................................................................................................................. 58 (Z) Heaters. .......................................................................................................................................... 59 (AA) Hoods. ......................................................................................................................................... 61 (BB) Horns. .......................................................................................................................................... 62 (CC) Electronic stability control ............................................................................................................. 63 (DD) Instruments and instrument panel. .................................................................................................. 64 (EE) Insulation. .................................................................................................................................... 67 (FF) Interior. ........................................................................................................................................ 68 (GG) Inside body height ........................................................................................................................ 69 (HH) Lamps, signals and backing warning device..................................................................................... 70 (JJ) Length of a school bus ..................................................................................................................... 78 (KK) Markings ..................................................................................................................................... 78 (LL) Mirrors. ........................................................................................................................................ 82 (MM) Mounting of body on chassis. ....................................................................................................... 83 (NN) Mud flaps .................................................................................................................................... 84 (OO) Noise suppression switch. .............................................................................................................. 85 (PP) Openings ...................................................................................................................................... 86 (QQ) Paint standard. .............................................................................................................................. 87 (RR) Passenger seats. ............................................................................................................................ 88 (SS) Engine power. ............................................................................................................................... 90 (TT) School safety zone decal ................................................................................................................ 93 (UU) Service door. ................................................................................................................................ 94 (VV) Service door steps. .......................................................................................................................