N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-30.8

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:20-30.8 - Required practices

(a) Specific equipment shall be inspected and maintained at least once every three months or as set forth in the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule, whichever occurs first; the results of the inspections shall be reported on the "Quarterly Maintenance Inspection" form, which can be found on the Motor Vehicle Commission website at http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Inspections/SchoolBus.htm, or on another form upon prior approval by the Commission. The specific equipment to be inspected and maintained shall include:

1. All brakelines, linings and components;

2. Drive lines;

3. Doors, aisles and seats;

4. Tires, wheels and flaps;

5. Springs;

6. Emergency equipment;

7. Fuel system;

8. Cooling system;

9. Lighting devices, horns and mirrors;

10. Transmission;

11. Steering equipment;

12. Axles and steering assemblies;

13. Clutch;

14. Exhaust system;

15. Glazing and wipers;

16. Mirror system adjustment, including the proper adjustment thereof in accordance with the school bus mirror test procedure set forth in FMVSS No. 111 ( 49 CFR 571.111) , incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented; and

17. Safety equipment required by Federal law or rule, New Jersey statute, or Motor Vehicle Commission rule.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-30.8

Amended by R.2003 d.36, effective 1/21/2003.
See: 34 N.J.R. 829(a), 35 N.J.R. 450(a).
In (a), rewrote the introductory paragraph, substituted "linings and components" for "lining" in 1, deleted "system" in 10, substituted "steering" for "the tie rod" in 12, added a new 16, recodified former 16 as 17 and rewrote the paragraph.
Amended by R.2006 d.249, effective 7/3/2006.
See: 38 N.J.R. 386(b), 38 N.J.R. 2835(a).
Substituted "Motor Vehicle Commission" for "Division" in (a)17.
Amended by R.2012 d.023, effective 2/6/2012.
See: 43 N.J.R. 1831(a), 44 N.J.R. 287(b).
Rewrote the introductory paragraph of (a).
Amended by R.2013 d.061, effective 4/15/2013.
See: 44 N.J.R. 2276(a), 45 N.J.R. 945(a).
Rewrote the introductory paragraph of (a); and in (a)16, deleted "§ " preceding "571.111".