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 Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (Last Updated: June 14,2023)
 Title14 Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline
 SubTitle14-275a-1_14-275a-87. Minimum Requirements for Type II (Type 2) School Bus Construction and Equipment

  Sec.14-275a-49. Generator or alternator  

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  • (a) Type A-2 and Type B buses with a GVWR of 15,000 lbs. or less shall have a minimum 130 ampere alternator.

    (b) Type A-2 and Type B buses with a GVWR over 15,000 lbs. and all Type C and Type D buses shall be equipped with a heavy duty truck or bus type alternator having a minimum output rating of 130 amps or higher sufficient to maintain a full battery charge with all electrical equipment and accessories, except starter motor, operating simultaneously.

    (c) Buses equipped with an electrically powered wheelchair lift, air conditioning or other accessories may be equipped with a device that monitors the electrical system voltage and advances the engine idle speed when the voltage drops to, or below, a preset level.

    (d) A belt alternator drive shall be capable of handling the rated capacity of the alternator with no detrimental effect on any other driven components.

    (e) A direct drive alternator is permissible in lieu of a belt driven alternator.

(Adopted effective May 2, 2007)