(a)
- (1) The tailpipe shall not exit beneath any fuel filler location or beneath any emergency door.
(2) The tailpipe may be flush with, but shall not extend out more than two inches (2”) beyond:
- (A) The perimeter of the body for a side-exit pipe; or
- (B) The bumper for a rear-exit pipe.
(b)
(1) The tailpipe shall exit:
- (A) To the left of the emergency exit door in the rear of the vehicle; or
- (B) To the left side of the bus in front or behind the rear drive axle.
- (2) The tailpipe exit location on all Type A buses may be according to the manufacturer’s standard.
(3) The tailpipe shall not exit beneath any:
- (A) Fuel filler location; or
- (B) Emergency door.
- (4) Rear engine buses are exempt from left side tailpipe requirement.