49 CFR § 571.217 - Standard No. 217; Bus emergency exits and …
WEB(b) Emergency roof exit. (1) Each emergency roof exit shall be hinged on its forward side, and shall be operable from both inside and outside the vehicle. (2) In a bus equipped with a single emergency roof exit, the exit shall be located as near as practicable to the midpoint of the passenger compartment.
Roof Hatches for School Bus and Transit Bus - Safe Fleet
WEBEmergency escape and ventilation hatches for transit and school buses. Hatches can double as added ventilation for a more comfortable ride.
Emergency Escape Hatches - Bus Parts
WEBHere are pictures of 3 Transpec escape hatches that are currently available. Take a straight edge and put it on the center of the roof. Follow the edge till you come to the first gap between the roof and the straight edge. (should be about the size of the roof hatch.) Now, measure that gap.
eCFR :: 49 CFR 393.62 -- Emergency exits for buses.
WEBEach bus with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kg (10,000 pounds) must have emergency exits which meet the applicable emergency exit requirements of FMVSS No. 217 (S5.2.2 or S5.2.3) in effect on the date of manufacture.
WEBIdentify all emergency exit openings on the front, sides, rear and top (roof) of the passenger carrier vehicle and measure the size of each exit opening. Determine compliance with the minimal required emergency
School Bus Roof Hatches - Bus Parts
WEBThis hatch fits nearly flush with a school bus roof; it is for low profile garages. It has the following: Emergency Exit. 5-Position Ventilation. Outside Release Handle. Static Air Vent . Part No. JK1859 . Now, if your school bus already has a hatch and you need parts for it, then the following catalog page may help you; it has a parts list ...
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Bus Emergency Exits …
WEBMar 30, 2012 · IV. Window or Roof Emergency Exit Release. FMVSS No. 217 (S5.3.3.2) specifies the number, location, type, and magnitude of force applications to open emergency exit windows in all school buses, and S5.3.3.3 does the same for school bus emergency roof exits.
Best Way to Fill the Emergency Exit - School Bus Conversion …
WEBJun 22, 2021 · One way would be to remove the exit and to put a metal panel on the roof with a sealant under it and screw, pop rivet it down. Or weld it in place ( a better option) then when your ready ( if ever) to add the AC, put it in a different place.
Maintain Exits in Case of Emergency - School Bus Fleet
WEBAug 1, 2006 · Water can damage a school bus emergency exit system. If there are any roof leaks near buzzers, repair them immediately. Roof hatches left open during rain can cause their switches to short out.
WEBroof ventilator/emergency exit that provides 5-position, fresh air ventilation and an electric fan for extracting condensation, stale or hot air from inside the vehicle to improve passenger comfort. The hatch also features a simple release handle for emergency exit. • Multi-position fresh air vent • Emergency exit