Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 14-90.009 - Bus Safety Inspections
(1) Each bus
transit system shall require that all buses operated by such bus transit
system, and all buses operated by a private contract transit provider, be
inspected at least annually in accordance with bus inspection procedures set
forth in this rule.
(2) It shall be
the bus transit system's responsibility to ensure that each individual
performing a bus safety inspection is qualified as follows:
(a) Understands the requirements set forth in
this rule chapter and can identify defective components.
(b) Is knowledgeable of and has mastered the
methods, procedures, tools, and equipment used when performing an
inspection.
(c) Has at least one
year of training and/or experience as a mechanic or inspector in a vehicle
maintenance program, and has sufficient general knowledge of buses owned and
operated by the bus transit system to recognize deficiencies or mechanical
defects.
(3) Each bus
receiving a safety inspection shall be checked for compliance with the
requirements for safety devices and equipment, as referenced or specified
herein. Specific operable equipment and devices as required by this rule
chapter, include the following as applicable to Type I and II buses:
(a) Horn.
(b) Windshield wipers.
(c) Mirrors.
(d) Wiring and batteries.
(e) Service and parking brakes.
(f) Warning devices.
(g) Directional signals.
(h) Hazard warning signals.
(i) Lighting systems and signaling
devices.
(j) Handrails and
stanchions.
(k) Standee line and
warning.
(l) Doors and brake
interlock devices.
(m) Stepwells
and flooring.
(n) Emergency
exits
(o) Tires and
wheels.
(p) Suspension
system.
(q) Steering
system.
(r) Exhaust
system.
(s) Seat belts.
(t) Safety equipment.
(u) Equipment for transporting
wheelchairs.
(v) Working
speedometer.
(4) A safety
inspection report shall be prepared by the individual(s) performing the
inspection and shall include the following:
(a) Identification of the individual(s)
performing the inspection.
(b)
Identification of the bus transit system operating the bus.
(c) The date of the inspection.
(d) Identification of the bus
inspected.
(e) Identification of
the equipment and devices inspected including the identification of equipment
and devices found deficient or defective.
(f) Identification of corrective action(s)
for any deficient or defective items found and date(s) of completion of
corrective action(s).
(5)
Records of annual safety inspections and documentation of any required
corrective actions shall be retained a minimum of four years by the bus transit
system for compliance review.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 334.044(2), 341.041(3), 341.061(2)(a) FS. Law Implemented 341.061(2) FS.
New 9-7-87, Amended 11-10-92, 8-7-05, 9-16-10.
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