WAC 392-143-040. Other required inspections of school buses

All school buses which have been rebuilt, have received a major modification, have received a major repair, or have received an interior renovation or refurbishment must be inspected prior to transporting students in accordance with the following criteria: (1) A rebuilt school bus: For the purpose of this section, a rebuilt school bus must fully comply with all current Washington specifications at the time the school bus is rebuilt. (2) A school bus receiving a major modification (e.g., hydraulic lift and/or ramp for wheelchairs) must meet all current state of Washington specifications at the time the major modification is made. (3) A school bus receiving a major repair must meet or exceed Washington specifications in effect at the time of the original manufacturing date of the bus and shall be inspected in the same manner as a new school bus with emphasis on mechanical safety items. (4) A school bus receiving an interior renovation or refurbishment must be inspected in the same manner as a new school bus with respect to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 222.