575 IAC 1-9-38 Heaters

Sec. 38. (a) The heating system must be capable of maintaining an inside temperature of forty (40) degrees Fahrenheit. Hot water heaters must conform to the School Bus Manufacturers' Association Standard Code for Testing and Rating Automotive Bus Hot Water and Ventilating Equipment (SBMTC-001). (b) All exposed rubber or plastic hose in the interior of the bus must be shielded to prevent harm to the driver and passengers. (c) There must be a temperature regulating device that is accessible to the bus driver. (d) Each hot water system must include an accessible shutoff valve installed in the pressure and return lines. (e) Heater motors, cores, and fans must be accessible for service. Access panels may be provided if necessary. (f) Portable heaters are prohibited.