Indiana Administrative Code (Last Updated: December 20, 2016) |
Title 575. STATE SCHOOL BUS COMMITTEE |
Article 575IAC1. MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS FOR SCHOOL BUSES |
Rule 575IAC1-9. Type A, Type B, Type C, and Type D School Buses |
Section 575IAC1-9-35. Fuel system
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(a) A diesel engine must have a heated fuel/water separator. The fuel/water separator may have a sight bowl or a warning indicator on the instrument panel.
(b) The following fuels may be used:
(1) Diesel or biodiesel.
(2) Liquefied petroleum (LP).
(3) Compressed natural gas (CNG).
(4) Gasoline and a combination of dual fuels.
(c) Guidelines for the installation and use of LP, CNG, and dual fuel systems as provided from the office of school transportation in the department of education must be followed.
(d) One (1) or two (2) inspection plates must be used to make the fuel system connections accessible. The plates must be mounted flush with the floor and may be covered with floor covering. Plates are not required on Type A school buses.
(e) Type A school buses are not required to meet the standard in subsection (a). (State School Bus Committee; 575 IAC 1-9-35; filed Aug 15, 2014, 10:20 a.m.: 20140910-IR-575130244FRA)