N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-50B.44

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:20-50B.44 - Ventilation

(a) The school bus body shall be equipped with a controlled ventilation system of sufficient capacity so as to provide the proper quantity of air under normal operating conditions without the opening of windows except in hot weather.

(b) A static-type nonclosable exhaust vent may be installed in the low-pressure area of the roof.

(c) Type B, C, and D school buses may be equipped with auxiliary fans. Except as otherwise provided for a Type B school bus constructed on a cutaway chassis, if auxiliary fans are used on a Type B, C, or D school bus, one six-inch diameter two-speed auxiliary fan with a protective cage shall be installed on each side of the driver position on such school buses. Each fan shall be controlled by a separate switch. If an auxiliary fan is used on a Type A school bus or on a Type B school bus constructed on a cutaway chassis, it shall be a nominal six-inch diameter fan with a protective cage. Each fan shall be controlled by a separate switch.

(d) Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, for school buses with a June 1993 through December 2005 chassis manufacture date, one six-inch diameter, two-speed auxiliary fan with protective cage shall be installed on each side of the driver position on Types C and D school buses. Each fan shall be controlled by a separate switch.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-50B.44

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 1821(a), effective 8/6/2018