Sec. 11.19.02.25. Emergency Equipment

A. Fire Extinguisher.

(1) The vehicle shall be equipped with at least one 5-pound capacity pressurized, dry chemical fire extinguisher complete with hose.

(2) The extinguisher shall be mounted in a bracket located below the window line in the driver's compartment and shall be readily accessible.

(3) A pressure gauge shall be mounted on the extinguisher so as to be easily read without moving the extinguisher from its mounted position.

(4) The fire extinguisher shall be of a type with a total rating of 2A 10 BC or greater. The operating mechanism shall be sealed with a type of seal which does not interfere with the use of the fire extinguisher.

B. First Aid Kit. The bus shall carry a weatherproof first aid kit, removable and readily identifiable, mounted in the driver's compartment. The kit shall contain at least the contents suggested by the National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures.

C. Reflectors and Flares.

(1) Reflectors and flares shall be located in the driver's area.

(2) The vehicle shall be equipped with three red triangular emergency reflectors in a suitable holder.

(3) Vehicles shall be equipped with three 30-minute stand-up lean-to flares stored in a red canister.

D. A locking device on the storage door for emergency equipment is prohibited.

E. Body Fluid Clean-Up Kit. Each bus shall have a removable and moisture-proof body fluid clean-up kit. The kit shall be properly mounted in the driver's compartment, and identified as a body fluid clean-up kit.

F. The safety equipment may be stored in a non-locking compartment that is permanently labeled "Safety Equipment Inside".