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-77. Ventilation
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(a) Auxiliary fans shall meet the following requirements:
1. Fans for left and right sides shall be placed in a location where they can be adjusted for maximum effectiveness and where they do not obstruct vision to any mirror. Note: Type A buses may be equipped with one (1) fan.
2. Fans shall be of six (6) inch nominal diameter.
3. Fan blades shall be covered with a protective cage. Each fan shall be controlled by a separate switch.
(b) The bus body shall be equipped with a suitably controlled ventilating system of sufficient capacity to maintain proper quantity of air under operating conditions without having to open windows except in extremely warm weather.
(c) Static type, non closeable exhaust ventilation shall be installed in a low pressure area of the roof.
(d) Roof hatches designed to provide ventilation in all types of exterior weather conditions may be provided.
(Adopted effective May 2, 2007)