Utah Admin. Code R714-164-8 - School Bus Maintenance and Repair Records

(1) Each education entity shall have a maintenance program approved by the division that requires an education entity or its agent to:

(a) ensure each school bus receives required safety inspections annually in accordance with this rule;

(b) ensure that no school bus is operated without a passing safety inspection being completed within the previous 12-months;

(c) ensure each school bus receives periodic maintenance of components critical to the safe operation of the school bus at regular manufacturer suggested intervals;

(d) ensure each school bus driver is properly trained to perform and record school bus condition reports as required by Section R714-164-7;

(e) establish a process to verify and repair any defect or deficiency discovered as a result of performing the requirements of Section R714-164-7; and

(f) establish a process to verify and repair any defect or deficiency discovered as a result of an inspection conducted by the Highway Patrol pursuant to Subsection 53-8-211(3)(a) and Section R714-164-9.

(2) The education entity or agent shall maintain a record of each school bus for a period of one year that shall include:

(a) the identification of each school bus including serial number, year, make and number if so marked;

(b) the date and mileage of any inspection, maintenance, or repair that was performed;

(c) the identification of any items found which would likely adversely affect the safe operation of the school bus;

(d) the certification that any defect or deficiency discovered has been corrected prior to the school bus being returned to service; and

(e) the name or names of the individuals who performed the inspection, maintenance, or repair.

(3) The record described in Section R714-164-7 shall be maintained in a manner that is readily available for review and inspection in accordance with Section R714-164-9.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R714-164-8

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-17, effective 8/23/2021