All school buses shall have equipment conforming to the following standards.

1. (1) Fire Extinguishers. The bus shall be equipped with at least one pressurized, dry chemical fire extinguisher complete with hose, to meet Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.’s approval. Extinguisher must be mounted in a bracket, located in the driver's compartment and readily accessible to the driver and passengers. A pressure gauge shall be mounted on the extinguisher so as to be easily read without moving the extinguisher from its mounted position.

   1. (a) The fire extinguisher shall be of a type approved by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. with a total rating of 2A10BC or greater. The operating mechanism shall be sealed with a type of seal which will not interfere with the use of the fire extinguisher.
   2. (b) An automatic fire extinguisher system may be provided within the engine compartment. This in no way eliminates the requirements 540 CMR 7.06(1)(a).
2. (2) First-aid Kit. The first-aid kit shall be removable, moistureproof, dustproof, and mounted in an accessible and marked place within the driver's compartment. The contents shall include: two - 1" x 2½ yards adhesive tape rolls 24 - sterile gauze pads 3" x 3" 100 - ¾” x 3" adhesive bandages eight - 2" bandage compress ten - 3" bandage compress two - 2" x 6 yards sterile gauze roller bandages two - non-sterile triangular bandages approximately 39" x 35" x 54" with two safety pins three - sterile gauze pads 36" x 36" three - sterile eye pads one - rounded end scissors one - pair medical examination gloves one - mouth-to-mouth airway
3. (3) Body Fluid Clean-up Kit. Each bus shall have a removable and moistureproof body fluid clean-up kit. It shall be properly mounted and identified as a body fluid clean-up kit. The contents shall include: one - Absorbent powder one - Hard surface disinfectant towelette one - Scoop and spatula one - Biohazard bag one - Unmarked bag ten - Paper towelette two - Medical examination gloves two - Antiseptic toweletts
4. (4) Warning Devices for Disabled Vehicles. At least three red electric lanterns or red emergency reflectors which comply with United States Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 125 shall be provided.
5. (5) Wheel Chocks. Each bus shall have one pair of secured rubber chocks, in compliance with M.G.L. c. 90, § 13.
6. (6) Storage of Equipment. All required equipment shall be readily accessible to the driver and passengers and secured to prevent dislodging in the event of vehicle upset. Any optional equipment or supplies must also be so secured. Any trash receptacle shall be securely mounted in a proper location and emptied daily. Any broom shall be securely mounted in a location away from passengers.
7. (7) Locked Compartment. The fire extinguisher, first-aid kit, warning devices, and wheel chocks may be stored under lock and key provided that the locking device is connected with an automatic audible warning signal to notify the driver of the locked compartment when the ignition is turned on, and a device to prevent activation of the starter mechanism of the vehicle engine while said compartment is locked. The compartment shall be legibly labeled to indicate storage of the required equipment.
8. (8) Belt Cutter. All buses shall contain a belt cutter visibly mounted in the driver’s area for use in emergencies including evacuations.