N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-50B.10

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

Section 13:20-50B.10 - Defrosters

(a) Defrosting and defogging equipment shall direct a sufficient flow of heated air onto the windshield, the window to the left of the driver, and the glass in the viewing area directly to the right of the driver to eliminate frost, fog, or snow. A Type A school bus and a Type B school bus constructed on a cutaway chassis shall be equipped with defrosting and defogging equipment that will direct a sufficient flow of heated air onto the windshield to eliminate frost, fog, or snow in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.

(b) The defrosting system shall conform to SAE Recommended Practice J381 (April 1994), incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented.

(c) The defrosting and defogging system shall be capable of furnishing heated outside ambient air, except that that part of the system furnishing additional air to the windshield, service door, and stepwell may be of the recirculating air-type.

(d) Auxiliary fans shall not be considered to be a defrosting or defogging system.

(e) Portable heaters shall not be used in school buses.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-50B.10