1 CCR 301-29
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Colorado State Board of Education RULES FOR THE ANNUAL INSPECTION AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES 1 CCR 301-29 [Editor’s Notes follow the text of the rules at the end of this CCR Document.] _________________________________________________________________________ 2251-R-l.00 Statement of Basis and Purpose The statutory authority for these rules and regulations adopted by the State Board of Education is found in 22-2-107(l)(c), 22-51-108, and 42-4-1904, C.R.S.
The purpose of this rule is to establish annual inspection and preventative maintenance criteria to insure that Colorado school transportation vehicles are regularly maintained and inspected in the interest of the safety of the students transported in these vehicles.
1.01 Effective date: These rules shall become effective June 1, 2010.
2251-R-2.00 Definitions 2.01 “Annually” means to the last day of the month twelve months from the previous inspection.
2.02 “Brakes” refers to all types of OEM foundation brake systems unless specified.
2.03 “CDE” refers to the School Transportation Unit, Colorado Department of Education.
2.04 “Inspecting Site” refers to the CDE certified garage or facility where the vehicles are annually inspected. This site may be owned and operated by the district or an outside facility.
2.05 “Inspector” refers to the CDE certified annual inspector who certifies the annual inspection on a school transportation vehicle.
2.06 “OEM” refers to original equipment manufacturer.
2.07 “Preventative Maintenance” refers to scheduled regular maintenance and inspection performed on a school transportation vehicle.
2.08 “Secondary braking system” meeting CDE Minimum Standards, 301- 25, Section 31, is used to supplement the primary brake system.
2.09 “School District” refers to the public school district, private carrier under contract to a public school district, or any school deemed to be responsible to CDE transportation rules and regulations.
2.10 “School Transportation Vehicle” includes school bus, small vehicle, and multifunction bus in the operation of transporting students as defined in Minimum Standards Governing School Transportation Vehicles , 1 CCR 301-25. The obsolete category of “Activity Bus” is still required to have a current annual inspection.
2251-R-3.00 Inspection Interval Code of Colorado Regulations 1 3.01 School districts shall inspect or have inspected annually all school transportation vehicles. Recently purchased school transportation vehicles shall have a CDE annual inspection before they are placed in service transporting students.
2251-R-4.00 Disclaimer 4.01 Any expense incurred during or after the inspections) shall be the responsibility of the vehicle owner. CDE shall not assume any responsibility as a result of the inspection procedure. The inspecting site is not responsible for repairs of any defect found unless the inspecting site is also the vehicle owner.
2251-R-5.00 Noncompliance 5.01 CDE shall certify and monitor the operation of inspecting sites and annual inspectors. CDE shall revoke or suspend, including the surrender of the CDE certificate(s), upon finding that such site is not properly equipped, that annual inspections have not been properly conducted or noncertified personnel are signing the CDE Affidavit of Annual Inspection form. 2251-R-6.00 Penalty 6.01 Any school district not in compliance with these rules and regulations shall not be entitled to any transportation fund reimbursement pursuant to 22-51-107, C.R.S. as amended. 2251-R-7.00 Inspection Reviews 7.01 Inspection reviews shall be performed by CDE. These inspection procedures may differ from the procedures utilized for the annual inspection.
2251-R-8.00 Criteria for the Inspecting Site Certification
8.01 Facility needed by the inspecting site to perform vehicle inspections:
8.01(a) Shall be large enough to accommodate the vehicle, equipment, and tools necessary to perform the inspection.
8.01(b) Shall have a floor surface or pad adequate to safely support the maximum weight of the largest vehicle to be inspected.
8.01(c) Shall have adequate lighting and ventilation.
8.01(d) Shall have the equipment and tools necessary to properly complete the annual inspection.
8.01(e) Shall have tools designed and calibrated to take accurate readings of appropriate measurements; such as, brakes and tires.
8.02 The inspecting site shall submit a request for certification on Form STU 22 that the above criteria has been satisfied.
225l-R-9.00 Inspector Qualifications 9.01 Each inspector shall maintain a current CDE Inspector Qualification Certificate . 2251-R-10.00 Criteria for the CDE Inspector Qualification Certificate Code of Colorado Regulations 2
10.01 The inspector qualifications include:
10.01(a) Be in possession of a valid driver's license with the proper class and endorsements for the size and type of vehicle to be inspected.
10.01(b) Have on file a CDE Brake Inspector Qualifications Certificate or equivalent meeting US Department of Transportation (DOT) standards.
10.01(c) Have at least two (2) years verifiable experience or training in the maintenance of light, medium, or heavy duty vehicles.
10.01(d) Understand the inspection criteria set forth in the Rules for the Annual Inspection and Preventative Maintenance of School Transportation Vehicles . 1 CCR 301-29. 10.01(e) Be knowledgeable of the tools, methods, procedures and equipment necessary to perform the annual inspection.
10.01(f) Pass the CDE Annual Inspector Qualification Written Test initially and every three years thereafter pass the CDE Annual Inspector Recertification Written Test. 10.01(g) Pass the CDE initial hands-on performance test. 10.01(h) Maintain an Inspector Qualification File containing documentation certifying that the above criteria has been met. Any criteria becoming invalid means that the inspectors certificate is invalid until that criteria is made valid.
10.02 To recertify if the inspector certificate has expired:
10.02(a) If the certificate has been expired for less than 6 months, then only the CDE Annual Inspector Recertification Written Test is required.
10.02(b) If the certificate has been expired between 6 and 12 months, then the CDE Annual Inspector Qualification Written Test is required.
10.02(c) If the certificate has been expired for more than one year, then both the CDE Annual Inspector Qualification Written Test and the CDE hands-on performance test is required.
10.03 The inspecting site shall submit a request for certification/recertification of the inspector on Form STU 20 that the above criteria have been satisfied.
2251-R-11.00 General Annual Inspection Procedures 11.01 The CDE Affidavit of Annual Inspection form and CDE equivalent inspecting site annual inspection check-list form shall be used by the inspector insuring: 11.01(a) All items have been completed or marked as not applicable. 11.01(b) The inspector has signed the forms certifying that the items checked on the check-list were in satisfactory condition as of the completion date. 11.01(c) The annual inspector number has been recorded, and 11.01(d) The date has been recorded when the inspection was completed.
11.02 The original of the completed inspection forms shall be maintained at the inspecting site. Code of Colorado Regulations 3 11.03 The current CDE Affidavit of Annual Inspection form shall be maintained in the vehicle.
11.04 Information on the registration form, Vehicle Identification Number, and license plate number shall be checked for agreement and any inconsistency rectified.
11.05 During the annual inspection, all four (4) wheels shall be pulled for full inspection of the foundation brake system.
11.05(a) The two exceptions are:
11.06 Any vehicle not in compliance with these rules is prohibited from transporting students until the defect has been repaired and re-inspected.
2251-R-12.00 School District/Service Provider Rules 12.01 None of these rules shall preclude a school district/service provider from establishing a more rigid standard or policy when deemed necessary.
2251-R-13.00 (Reserved)
2251-R-14.00 Minimum Annual Inspection Criteria All annual inspection criteria must meet or exceed manufacturer's specifications. CHASSIS
14.01 Steering
14.01(a) Steering play and binding 14.01(b) Steering column components 14.01(c) Power steering system and components 14.01(d) Steering linkage and components
14.02 Suspension
14.02(a) Springs and components 14.02(b) Shock absorbers 14.02(c) Air ride systems and components Code of Colorado Regulations 4 14.02(d) Frame rails, cross members and body attachments
14.03 Tires and Wheels
14.03(a) Appearance and condition of tires
14.04 Power Train
14.04(a) Drive line safety straps 14.04(b) Drive shaft components condition 14.04(c) Engine/transmission mounting 14.04(d) Excessive leakage 14.04(e) Transmission linkage components 14.04(f) Drive axle/components/excess leakage 14.04(g) Secondary braking system/components/operation if equipped 14.04(h) Clutch condition and components
14.05 Fuel Systems (all types)
14.05(a) Fuel tank/mounting/components condition 14.05(b) Fuel tank cage(s) if applicable 14.05(c) Fuel lines/components/shields 14.05(d) Any leaks
14.06 Exhaust System
14.06(a) Exhaust system components condition 14.06(b) Shields if applicable Code of Colorado Regulations 5
14.07 Brake Systems - General
14.07(a) General components (all systems)
14.07(b) All four wheels shall be pulled except as noted in Section 11.05, measurements recorded, and all components inspected. List manufacturer specifications.
Type of system steering axle non-steering axle air disc 4/32 inch 4/32 inch air drum - shoe center 8/32 inch 8/32 inch hydraulic disc 2/32 inch 2/32 inch hydraulic drum - shoe center 8/32 inch 2/32 inch
14.08 Brake Warning System
14.08(a) All components must be operational
14.09 Parking Brake System
14.09(a) All components must be operational
14.10 Brake Lines, Hoses, Cables
14.10(a) Good operable condition
14.11 Air Brake System
14.11(a) Air compressor and components 14.11(b) Air tanks 14.11(c) Air dryer 14.11(d) All valves operational 14.11(e) Air brake chambers (including caging bolt dust cover or cap) Code of Colorado Regulations 6 14.11(f) Slack adjusters condition
14.12 Hydraulic Brakes
14.12(a) Booster system/warning system 14.12(b) Master cylinder/wheel cylinders/calipers 14.12(c) Fluid level 14.12(d) Pedal reserve UNDERHOOD
14.13 Check all fluid levels/excessive leaks
14.14 Check condition of belts/hoses/wiring
14.15 Radiator, water pump and mountings
14.16 Electrical Systems
14.16(a) All electrical accessories operational 14.16(b) All lamp systems operational and visible 14.16(c) 8-way system/stop arm 14.16(d) Battery and alternator
14.17 Defect free glass and mirrors/driver visor and hardware
14.17(a) Windshield wipers/washer
14.18 All reflectors intact
14.19 All required lettering and numbering inside and outside intact and readable
14.20 Body/bumpers/tow hooks in good condition
14.21 Windows/doors/hatches/seals operational
14.21(a) Warning buzzers for emergency doors and windows operational 14.21(b) Ignition interlock operational when required BODY INTERIOR
14.22 Stepwell and treads/handrail/modesty panels
Code of Colorado Regulations 7 14.22(a) Check for proper clearance and securement
14.23 Barriers and all seats securement and condition
14.23(a) Seat foam envelope covers seat back frame and core 14.23(b) Seat cushions are secure 14.23(c) Flip seat bottom cushion rises automatically
14.24 No sharp projections within passengers compartment
14.25 Floor coverings and trim in good condition
14.26 All fans and heaters operational
14.27 All emergency equipment operational, accessible and secure
14.28 Seat belt/shoulder harness operational
14.29 All gauges, horn, warning and indicator lights, buzzers operational
14.30 Special Equipment
14.30(a) Mobility aid devices
14.31 Optional equipment – if safety related
14.32 Pre and post inspection road test drive
2251-R-15.00 Preventative Maintenance Program Minimum Criteria 15.01 The district/service provider shall ensure that preventative maintenance is performed and documented on all school transportation vehicles. The preventative maintenance inspection on air brake systems shall include, as a minimum; that the brake rod travel has been checked and recorded. The applied pressure method shall be used.
15.01(a) The inspection interval program shall not exceed 4,000 miles for school buses equipped with a manual slack adjuster air brake system.
15.01(b) The inspection interval program shall not exceed 6,000 miles for school buses equipped with an automatic slack adjuster air brake system.
15.02 If brake adjustment or repair is needed, the work shall be completed by or supervised by a DOT qualified brake inspector.
Code of Colorado Regulations 8 _________________________________________________________________________ Editor’s Notes History Entire rule eff. 04/30/2010.
Code of Colorado Regulations 9