KKK-B-1579B
3.5.11.1 Mirrors. Two outside rear view mirrors shall be provided. Combination
(flat and convex) mirrors, enclosed in a common housing, shall be furnished. Each combination
mirror shall have at least 50 square inches of flat reflective area and a convex surface having at
least 20 square inches of reflective area. Inside rearview mirror shall have a reflective surface
area of not less than 80 square inches. One nonglare type mirror shall be mounted inside the bus
and two mirrors outside, one each at left-hand and right-hand sides. A front view convex mirror,
not less than 3 inches in diameter, shall be provided for future installation on the front fender of
the vehicle on the driver's side on type V, VI, and VII buses and when specified (see 6.2), on
other types of buses. The mirror shall permit driver observation of the area immediately in front
of the vehicle. The convex mirror, brackets, bolts, and assembly instructions shall be stowed
inside the vehicle for shipment. All accessory mounting brackets, bolts, and holes in the fender
shall be provided unless a forward control type bus is furnished.
3.5.11.2 Sunvisor. An adjustable sunvisor, not less than 6 by 16 inches, shall be
furnished.
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3.5.11.3 Emergency reflective triangles. Three emergency reflective trianges
conforming to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.95(f)(2)(i) shall be furnished and
properly stowed.
3.5.11.4 Emergency equipment. A 5-lb dry chemical type fire extinguisher conforming
to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.95(a) shall be mounted convenient to the driver.
The fire extinguisher shall have an Underwriter's Laboratory rating of 10 B:C or more, shall
include a metal safety pin and wire, and shall conform to type I or type II, class 2, size 5 of
O-E-915. The fire extinguisher shall permit visual determination as to whether it is fully
charged. Emergency equipment compartment with glass door or two compartments shall be
furnished and located within the driver's compartment. When two compartments are furnished,
one compartment shall include bracket and space for subsequent installation of first-aid kit,
12-unit type, properly identified. First-aid kit size is 9-7/16 inches long, 3-7/16 inches wide, and
2-7/8 inches thick. First-aid kit not required to be furnished with vehicle.
3.5.11.5 Stowage compartment(s). Provision shall be made for weatherproof stowage of
tools and tire chains, when carried, to be secured by padlock. Padlock is not required.
3.5.11.6 Rear bumper. Rear bumper shall be a heavy steel channel type with antiride and
antihitch features attached in a manner to permit the bus to be pushed without permanent
distortion of bumper, body, or chassis.
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