Bus Body Standards

(1) Aisle. Clearance of all aisles shall be 12 inches or greater. (a) The seat backs shall be slanted sufficiently to give aisle clearance of 15 inches at tops of seat backs. (b) At all times, the aisle shall be unobstructed by any barrier or seat. (2) Back Up Warning Alarm. An automatic audible alarm shall be installed behind the rear axle and shall comply with published Backup Alarm Standards (SAE J994B), providing a minimum of 112 dBA. (3) Battery Carrier. (a) Batteries mounted within the engine compartment must be secured to prevent dislodging in the event of vehicle upset or roll over. (b) Batteries mounted outside the engine compartment shall be in a closed, drained, weather tight and vented compartment in the body skirt; be readily accessible from the outside for convenience of servicing; and be secured to prevent dislodging in the event of vehicle upset or roll over. (4) Child Reminder System. The child reminder system must include an audible device that must be disengaged by the driver before leaving the vehicle. The child reminder system shall be installed on all school buses model year 2018 or newer. The child reminder system control shall be located in the rear most seating compartment. (5) Construction. Must meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for School Bus Construction. (6) Signage and Reflective Material. Effective August 20, 1997, every school bus shall display a sign located below the rear window of the bus which reads “unlawful to pass when red lights are flashing.” The sign shall have black letters not less than four inches nor more than six inches high on a white reflective background. Alternative signage and reflective material must be approved by the Registrar. Other reflective material may be installed on the bus, provided it is of automotive engineering grade or better, meets initial reflectance values in FHWA FP-85 and retains at least 50% of those values for a minimum of six years. Reflective materials and markings may include: (a) Rear of bus body: may be marked with a strip of reflective National School Bus Yellow material no greater than two inches in width to be applied to the back of the bus, extending from the left lower corner of the "SCHOOL BUS" lettering, across to left side of the bus, then vertically down to the top of the bumper, across the bus on a line immediately above the bumper to the right side, then vertically up to a point even with the strip placement on the left side, and concluding with a horizontal strip terminating at the right lower corner of the "SCHOOL BUS" lettering. (b) "SCHOOL BUS" signs: may be marked with black letters on a reflective National School Bus Yellow material comprising background for lettering of the front and/or rear "SCHOOL BUS" signs unless equipped with a lighted sign. (c) Sides of bus body: may be marked with reflective National School Bus Yellow Material at least two inches but not more than 12 inches in width, extending the length of the bus body and located (vertically) as close as practicable to the beltline. (d) Effective June 1, 2004, any bus entering service in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall display a sign that states “Bus Stops at all R/R Crossings.” Such sign shall: 1. Be of reflective white material. 2. Shall be black letters of four inches minimum height. 3. Sign shall be 36 inches in length placed on the rear bumper. 4. Alternative signage must be approved by the Registrar. (e) Front bumper: May be marked diagonally 45° down the centerline of pavement with a two-inch wide strip of non-contrasting reflective material (see FHWA FP-85 Appendix). (7) Defrosters. (a) Defrosters and defogging equipment shall direct a sufficient flow of heated air onto the windshield, the window to the left of the driver and the glass in the viewing area directly to the right of the driver to eliminate frost, fog and snow. (b) The defrosting system shall conform to Society of Automotive Engineers Standards J381 and J382. (c) The defroster and defogging system shall be capable of furnishing heated outside ambient air, except to that part of the system furnishing additional air to the windshield, entrance door and stepwell may be of the recirculating air type. (d) Auxiliary fans are not considered defrosting or defogging systems. (e) Portable heaters may not be used. (8) Service Door. (a) The service door shall be in the driver’s control, designed to afford easy release and to provide a positive latching device on manual operating doors to prevent accidental opening. When a hand lever is used, no part shall come together that will shear or crush fingers. Manual door controls shall not require more than 25 lbs. of force to operate at any point throughout the range of operation, as tested on a 10% grade both uphill and downhill. (b) The service door shall be located on the right side of the bus opposite the driver and within the direct view of driver. (c) The service door shall have a minimum horizontal opening of 24 inches and a minimum vertical opening of 68 inches. Type A vehicles shall have a minimum opening area of 1,200 square inches. (d) The service door shall be split, sedan, or jack-knife type. (Split type door includes any sectioned door which divides and opens inward or outward.) If one section of split type door opens inward and the other opens outward, the front section shall open outward. (e) Lower, as well as upper door panels shall be of approved safety glass. The bottom of the lower glass panel shall not be more than ten inches from the top surface of the bottom step. The top of the upper glass panel shall not be more than three inches from top of door. Type A vehicles shall have the upper panel (window/s) of safety glass with an area of at least 350 square inches. (f) The vertical closing edges on split type or folding type entrance doors shall be equipped with flexible material to protect the passengers’ fingers. Type A vehicles may be equipped with chassis manufacturer's standard entrance door. (g) There shall be no door to the left of the driver on Type B or D vehicles. Type A and C vehicles may be equipped with chassis manufacturer's standard left-side door. (h) All doors shall be equipped with padding at the top edge of each door opening. The pad shall be at least three inches wide and one inch thick and extend the full width of the door opening. (i) On power-operated service doors, the emergency release valve, switch or device to release the service door must be placed above or to the immediate left or right of the service door and clearly labeled. (9) Emergency Door. The emergency door shall be hinged on its right side if in the rear end of bus, and on its front side if on the left side of bus. It shall open outward and shall be labeled inside to indicate how it is to be opened. If double emergency doors are used on Type A vehicles, they shall be hinged on the outside edge and shall have a three-point fastening device. A device shall be used to hold the door open during emergencies and school bus evacuation drills. When the release mechanism is not in the position that causes an emergency door to be closed and the vehicle’s ignition is in the “on” position, a continuous warning sound shall be audible at the driver’s seating position and in the vicinity of the emergency door, as required by 49 CFR 571.217. When the release mechanism is not in the position that causes an emergency door to be closed and the vehicle’s ignition is in the “on” position, emergency doors shall be identified by a red light which shall be lighted as required and readily visible to passengers. (a) The upper portion of the emergency door shall be equipped with approved safety glazing, the exposed area of which shall be not less than 400 square inches. The lower portion of the rear emergency door on Type B, C and D vehicles shall be equipped with a minimum of 350 square inches of approved safety glazing. (b) There shall be no steps leading to the emergency door. (c) The words "EMERGENCY DOOR" both inside and outside in letters at least two inches high, shall be placed at the top of or directly above the emergency door or on the door in the metal panel above the top glass. (d) The emergency door shall be equipped with padding at the top edge of each door opening. The pad shall be at least three inches wide and one inch thick and extend the full width of the door opening. (e) The side emergency door, if installed, must meet the requirements set forth in FMVSS 217 S5.4.2.1, (b), regardless of its use with any other combination of emergency exits. (f) There shall be no obstruction higher than ¼ inch across the bottom of any emergency door opening. (10) Emergency Exits. (a) For school bus bodies and chassis placed in production after August 31, 2004, Type A, B, C and D vehicles shall be equipped with emergency exits in the following capacity vehicles: one to 42 Passengers = one emergency exit per side and one roof hatch 43 to 78 Passengers = two emergency exit per side and two roof hatches 79 and above Passengers = three emergency exits per side and two roof hatches (b) On buses manufactured after August 31, 2004, there shall be no seating position located at or adjacent to the side emergency door. (c) In addition to side and rear emergency exits, doors, or windows, one or more roof hatches may be installed, provided they meet all requirements specified in 49 CFR 571.217. (d) For all buses entering service after August 31, 2004, emergency windows shall be hinged vertically on the forward side. (11) Floor. The floor in the underseat area, including tops of wheelhousing, driver's compartment and toeboard, shall be covered with rubber floor covering or equivalent having minimum overall thickness of c inch. (a) Floor covering in the aisle shall be of the aisle-type rubber or equivalent, wear-resistant 16 and ribbed. Minimum overall thickness shall be / inch measured from the tops of the ribs. 3 (b) Floor covering must be permanently bonded to the floor and must not crack when subjected to sudden changes in temperature. Bonding or adhesive material shall be waterproof and shall be of a type recommended by the manufacturer of floor-covering material. All seams must be sealed with waterproof sealer. (12) Heaters. Heaters shall be of hot-water or combustion type. (a) If only one heater is used, it shall be of fresh-air or combination fresh-air and recirculating type. (b) If more than one heater is used, additional heaters may be of recirculating air type. (c) The heating system shall be capable of maintaining bus interior temperatures as specified in SAE Test Procedure J2233. (d) All heaters installed by body manufacturers shall bear a name plate indicating the heater rating in accordance with School Bus Manufacturers Institute Standard No. 001. The plate, as affixed by the heater manufacturer, shall constitute certification that the heater performance is as shown on the plate. (e) Heater hoses shall be adequately supported to guard against excessive wear due to vibration. The hoses shall not hang or rub against the chassis or sharp edges and shall not interfere with or restrict the operation of any engine function. Heater hoses shall conform to Society of Automotive Engineers Standard J20c. Heater lines on the interior of the bus shall be shielded to prevent scalding of the driver or passengers. (f) Each hot water system installed by a body manufacturer shall include a shutoff valve installed in the pressure and return lines at or near the engine in an accessible location, except that on all Type A and B buses, the valves may be installed in another accessible location. (g) For Type B, C and D buses there shall be a water flow regulating valve installed in the pressure line for convenient operation by the driver while seated. (h) All combustion type heaters shall be approved by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and shall be in compliance with current Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. (i) Accessible bleeder valves shall be installed in an appropriate place in the return lines of body company-installed heaters to remove air from the heater lines. (j) Heater motors, cores and fans must be readily accessible for service. Access panels shall be provided as needed. (13) Identification. No signs or lettering shall appear on the front, back or sides of the bus, other than those specified in M.G.L. c. 90, § 7B and those required or permitted by 540 CMR 7.00, but the rated seating capacity and the owner's name shall be displayed. The designated seating capacity shall be displayed on the right side, to the left of the service door in two inch letters. Owner/Operator information shall be displayed on both sides of the bus in two inch letters or greater. The seating capacity and the owner’s telephone number may also be displayed as specified above. The company bus number shall be displayed on the left and right sides and rear of the bus, said numbers and lettering to be not less than four inches in height and not less than ½ inch in stroke. The company bus number shall be displayed on the roof of the bus left to right, said numbers and lettering to be not less than 24 inches in height and not less than eight inches in stroke. The body and chassis manufacturer's trade name may be displayed if applied by the manufacturer. The Registrar in his or her discretion may authorize in writing such other markings as deemed appropriate. (14) Inside Body Height. The inside body height shall be 72 inches or more, measured metal to metal, at any point on longitudinal center line from the front vertical bow to the rear vertical bow. (15) Insulation. The ceiling and walls shall be insulated with proper material to deaden sound and to reduce vibration to a minimum. If thermal insulation is used, it shall be of fire-resistant material of a type approved by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. If floor insulation is required, it may be five-ply, at least e inch thick, or it shall equal or exceed properties of exterior type softwood plywood, C-D Grade, as specified in standard issued by the United States Department of Commerce. If plywood is used, all exposed edges shall be sealed. (16) Interior. The interior of the bus shall be free of all unnecessary projections likely to cause injury and shall be kept clean. This standard requires inner lining on ceilings and walls. If the ceiling is constructed to contain lapped joints, the forward panel shall be lapped by the rear panel and exposed edges shall be beaded, hemmed, flanged or otherwise treated to minimize sharp edges. (a) The driver's area forward of the foremost padded barriers must permit the mounting of required safety equipment and vehicle operating equipment. (b) Every school bus shall be constructed and maintained so that the noise level taken at the ear of the occupant nearest to the primary vehicle noise source shall not exceed 85 dBa when tested according to the procedure found in the School Bus Manufacturers Institute School Bus Design Objectives, January, 1985. (17) Lamps and Signals. Interior lamps shall be provided which adequately illuminate the aisle and stepwell. Body instrument panel lights shall be controlled by a rheostat switch. (a) School bus alternately flashing signal lamps shall comply with all applicable provisions of United States Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standard – 108 (49 CFR 571.108), and the applicable provisions of M.G.L. c. 90, § 7B. Such lamps must also be equipped with a continuous warning signal, readily audible or visible to the driver in the event that any of the lamps are inoperative. A monitor board shall be utilized for this purpose. (b) The area around the lens of each alternately flashing signal lamp and extending outward approximately one to three inches shall be painted black. In installations where there is no flat vertical portion of body immediately surrounding the entire lens of lamp, a circular or square band of black approximately one to three inches wide, immediately below and to both sides of the lens, shall be painted on the body or roof area against which the signal lamp is seen (from distance of 500 feet along the axis of the vehicle). Visors or hoods with an appropriate black background to fit the shape of hoods/visors and roofcap may also be used. (18) Turn Signal and Stop/Tail Lamps. Bus bodies shall be equipped with rear turn signal lamps which are at least seven inches in diameter or if not round, a minimum of 38 square inches of illuminated area, and which meet the specifications of the Society of Automotive Engineers. These signals must be connected to the chassis hazard warning switch to cause the simultaneous flashing of turn signal lamps when needed as vehicular traffic hazard warning. Turn signal lamps are to be placed as wide apart as practical and their centerline shall be approximately eight inches below the rear windows. Type A conversion vehicle lamps must be 21 square inches in the lens area, and be in Manufacturer's Standard Color. (a) Buses shall be equipped with four combination red stop/tail lamps. Two combination lamps with a minimum diameter of seven inches or, if not round, a minimum of 38 square inches of illuminated area, shall be mounted on the rear of the bus just inside the turn signals. (b) Two combination lamps with a minimum diameter of four inches or, if not round, a minimum of 12 square inches of illuminated area shall be placed on the rear of the body between the belt line and the floor line. The rear license plate lamp may be combined with one lower tail lamp. Stop lamps shall be activated by the service brakes and shall emit a steady light when illuminated. Type A buses with bodies supplied by the chassis manufacturer may have manufacturer's standard stop and tail lamps. (19) Metal Treatment. All metal used in the construction of a bus body shall be zinc coated or aluminum coated or treated by an equivalent process before the bus is constructed. This includes such items as structural members, inside and outside panels, door panels and floor sills. Excluded are such items as door handles, grab handles, interior decorative parts and other interior plated parts. (a) In addition to the above requirements, all metal parts that will be painted shall be chemically cleaned, etched, zinc-phosphate-coated and zinc-chromate or epoxy primed or conditioned by equivalent process. (b) In complying with these requirements, particular attention shall be given to lapped surfaces, welded connections of structural members, cut edges, punched or drilled hole areas in sheet metal, closed or box sections, unvented or undrained areas and surfaces subjected to abrasion during vehicle operation. (c) As evidence that 540 CMR 7.05(18)(a) requirements have been met, samples of materials and sections used in the construction of a bus body, when subjected to 1,000-hour salt spray test, as provided for in latest revision of American Society For Testing And Materials Standard B-117 "Standard Method of Salt Spray (Fog) Testing", shall not lose more than 10% of material by weight. (20) Mirrors. (a) Interior Mirror. Shall be either clear view laminated glass or clear view glass bonded to a backing which retains the glass in the event of breakage. The mirror shall have rounded corners and protected edges. Type A bus shall have a minimum of a six inch x 16 inch mirror, and Type B, C and D buses shall have a minimum of a six inch x 30 inch mirror. (b) Exterior Mirror. Each school bus shall be equipped with a system of exterior mirrors (as defined in FMVSS No. 111). 1. Rear Vision Mirror: The mirror system shall be capable of providing, along the left and right sides of the vehicle, the driver with a view of the rear tires at ground level, a minimum distance of 200 feet to the rear of the bus and at least 12 feet perpendicular to the side of the bus at the rear axle line. 2. Crossview Mirror System. The crossview mirror system shall provide the driver with indirect vision of an area at ground level from the front bumper forward and the entire width of the bus to a point where the driver can see by direct vision. The crossview system shall also provide the driver with direct vision of the area at ground level around the left and right front corners of the bus to include the tires and service entrance on all types of buses to a point where it overlaps with the rear vision mirror system. 3. This system of mirrors shall be easily adjustable but be rigidly braced so as to reduce vibration. (21) Mounting. Chassis frame shall support rear body cross member. Except where chassis components interfere, bus body shall be attached to the chassis frame at each main floor sill, to prevent shifting or separation of body from the chassis under severe operating conditions. Insulating material shall be placed at all contact points between the body and chassis frame on Type B, C and D buses, and shall be so attached to the chassis frame or body that it will not move under severe operating conditions. (22) Overall Length and Width. Overall length of bus shall not exceed 45 feet excluding accessories. Overall width of bus shall not exceed 102 inches, as provided in M.G.L. c. 90, § 19. (23) Rub Rails. There shall be one rub rail located on each side of bus approximately at seat level which shall extend from rear side of entrance door completely around bus body (except emergency door) to point of curvature near outside cowl on left side. (a) There shall be one rub rail located approximately at floor line which shall cover the same longitudinal area as upper rub rail, except at wheel-housing, and shall extend only to radii of right and left rear corners. (b) Both rub rails shall be attached at each body post and all other upright structural members. (c) Both rub rails shall be four inches or more in width in their finished form, be of 16- gauge steel or suitable material of equivalent strength, and be constructed in corrugated or ribbed fashion. (d) There shall be a rub rail or equivalent bracing located horizontally at the bottom edge of the body side skirts. (e) Both rub rails shall be applied outside the body or outside the body posts. Pressed-in or snap-on rub rails do not satisfy 540 CMR 7.05(22). For Type A and B vehicles using chassis manufacturer's body, or for Type C and D buses using rear luggage or rear engine compartment, rub rails need not extend around rear corners. (24) Seat Belt for Driver. A Type 2 lap belt/shoulder harness seat belt shall be provided for the driver. The assembly shall be equipped with an emergency locking retractor (ELR) for the continuous belt system. The lap portion of the belt shall be guided or anchored where practical to prevent the driver from sliding sideways under it. The lap/shoulder belt shall be designed to allow for easy adjustment in order to fit properly and to effectively protect drivers varying in size from the 5 percentile adult female to the 95 percentile adult male. th th (25) Seats and Restraining Barriers. (a) Passenger Seating. All seats shall have a minimum cushion depth of 15 inches and must comply with all requirements of FMVSS No. 222. School bus design capacities shall be in accordance with 49 C.F.R. 571.3 and FMVSS No. 222. In determining the seating capacity of a bus the average rump width shall be a minimum of 13 inches. (b) All restraining barriers and passenger seats shall be constructed with materials that comply with FMVSS No. 302 (Flammability of Interior Materials). (c) Each seat leg shall be secured to the floor by a minimum of two bolts, washers and nuts. Flange-head nuts may be used in lieu of nuts and washers, or seats may be track-mounted in conformance with FMVSS No. 222. If track seating is installed, the manufacturer shall supply minimum and maximum seat spacing dimensions applicable to the bus provided such installation complies with FMVSS No. 222. This information shall be on a label permanently affixed to the bus. (d) All seat frames shall be fastened to the seat rail with either two bolts, washers and nuts or flange-head nuts. (e) All school buses (including Type A) shall be equipped with restraining barriers which conform to FMVSS No. 222. (f) All materials or hardware used to replace or repair seats or restraining barriers shall comply with FMVSS standards as they apply to school buses. (26) Steps. The first step at the service door shall be not less than 12 inches and not more than 16 inches from the ground, based on standard chassis specifications. (a) The service door entrance may be equipped with a two-step or three-step stepwell. In either case, risers shall be approximately equal. When a plywood floor is used on steel, differential may be increased by the plywood thickness. (b) When a three-step stepwell is specified, the first step at the service door shall be approximately ten to 14 inches from the ground when the bus is empty, based on standard chassis specifications. (c) Type D vehicles shall have a three-step stepwell with the first step at service door 12 to 16 inches from the ground. (d) Steps shall be enclosed to prevent the accumulation of ice and snow. (e) Steps shall not protrude beyond the side body line. (f) A grab handle not less than 20 inches in length shall be provided in an unobstructed location inside doorway. (27) Step Treads. All steps, including the floor line platform area, shall be covered with 16 / inch rubber floor covering or other materials equal to top grade rubber in wear and abrasion 3 resistance. (a) The metal back of the tread, minimum 24-gauge cold roll steel, shall be permanently bonded to ribbed rubber; of grooved design with grooves running at 90° angle to the long dimension of step tread. 16 (b) A / inch ribbed step tread shall have a 1½ inch white nosing as integral piece without 3 any joint. (c) Rubber portions of step treads shall have the following characteristics: 1. Special compounding for good abrasion resistance and high coefficient of friction. 2. Flexibility so that it can be bent around a ½ inch mandrel both at 130°F and 20°F without breaking, cracking or crazing. 3. Show a durometer hardness 85 to 95. (28) Stirrup Steps. There shall be at least one folding stirrup step or recessed foothold and suitably located handles on each side of the front of the body for easy accessibility for cleaning the windshield and lamps except when windshield and lamps are easily accessible from the ground. Steps are permitted in or on the front bumper, in lieu of the stirrup steps, if the windshield and lamps are easily cleaned from that position. (29) Stop Warning Device. Stop warning devices must meet the applicable requirements of the Society of Automotive Engineers Standards, J1133 – April 1984. Arms shall be of an octagonal shape with a white border and with the word STOP in white letters not less than six inches high and one inch wide on a red background, to be visible on both sides with the arm extended. Two red lamps, incandescent strobe lights or LED lights not less than four inches in diameter or the word STOP in LED lighting shall be mounted on the arm, one above the word stop and one below, to be visible on both sides of the arm when in the extended position. The arm shall automatically be activated with the lights flashing whenever the red school bus warning lights are illuminated. (a) In accordance with M.G.L. c. 90, § 7B, stop warning devices are required on all school buses. (b) The stop warning device shall be installed on the left side forward of the bus center line. The top of the arm shall be below the lowest point of the window line and shall be positioned to assure it will not obscure the operator’s reflected view of the area immediately forward of the rear wheels. (30) Sun Shield. An interior adjustable transparent sun shield not less than six inches x 30 inches for Types B, C and D vehicles, manufacturer standard sunshades for Type A vehicles, with a finished edge, shall be installed in a position convenient for use by the driver. (31) Undercoating. The entire underside of the bus body, including floor sections, cross member and below floor line side panels, shall be coated with a rust-proofing compound for which the compound manufacturer has issued to the bus body builder a notarized certification of compliance that the compound meets or exceeds all performance and qualitative requirements of Federal Specification TT-C 520b, paragraph 3.4 (General Services Administration) using the following modified test procedures: (a) Salt spray resistance-pass test modified to 5% salt and 1,000 hours. (b) Abrasion resistance-pass. (c) Fire resistance-pass. Test panels to be prepared in accordance with Federal Specification TT-C 520b, paragraph 4.6.12 with modified procedure requiring that tests be made on a 48-hour air cured film at thickness recommended by compound manufacturer. (d) The undercoating compound shall be applied with suitable airless or conventional spray equipment to the recommended film thickness and shall show no evidence of voids in cured film. (32) Ventilation. Auxiliary fans, if used, shall meet the following requirements: (a) Fan for the left and right sides shall be in a location where it can be adjusted to its maximum effectiveness. (b) These fans shall be a nominal six-inch diameter. (c) Fan blades shall be covered with a protective cage. Each of these fans shall be controlled by a separate switch. (d) Body shall be equipped with a suitably controlled ventilating system of sufficient capacity to maintain the proper quantity of air under operating conditions without opening of windows except in extremely warm weather. (e) Static-type non-closeable exhaust ventilation shall be installed in the low-pressure area of roof. (f) Roof hatches designed to provide ventilation in all types of extreme weather conditions may be provided. (33) Wheelhousing. Wheelhousing opening shall allow for easy tire removal and service. (a) Wheelhousing shall be attached to floor sheets in such a manner to prevent any dust, water or fumes from entering the body. Wheelhousing shall be constructed of a minimum 16-gauge steel or material of equivalent strength. (b) The inside height of the wheelhousing above the floor line shall not exceed 12 inches. (c) The wheelhousing shall provide clearance for installation and use of tire chains on single and dual (if so equipped) power-driving wheels. (d) No part of a raised wheelhousing shall extend into the emergency door opening. (34) Windows. Each full side window shall provide an unobstructed emergency opening at least nine inches high and 22 inches wide, obtained by lowering the window. Push-out type, split-sash windows may be used. (35) Windshield Wipers and Washers. A windshield wiping system, two-speed or more, shall be provided. (a) The wipers shall have one or more air or electric motors of sufficient power to operate wipers. If one motor is used, the wipers shall work in tandem to give full sweep of the windshield. (b) The bus shall have a windshield washer which will effectively clean the entire area covered by both windshield wipers. (36) Wiring. All wiring shall conform to applicable current standards of Society of Automotive Engineers. (37) Paint Design, White Roof. Roof color to stop 5.5” above rain visor or gutter over passenger windows. Paint design to include a 10.5” radius at both front and rear roof caps which are painted body color.