KKK-B-1579B
Noise Emission Standards of the EPA when tested in accordance with the Regulations of the
Department of Transportation, Part 325. When specified (see 6.2), the exterior sound level shall
not exceed the noise limits established by the California Vehicle Code, Section 27200.
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3.2.4 Curb weight. Curb weight shall include weight of chassis, with all attachments,
accessories, and equipment; full complement of fuel, lubricants and coolants.
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3.2.5 Gross vehicle weight. Gross vehicle weight (GVW) shall consist of curb weight,
the driver weight at 175 pounds, and payload weight evenly distributed through the passenger
seat and standee area to provide not less than the GVW specified in table I.
TABLE I. Minimum GVW rating.
GVW rating
Vehicle type
(pounds)
I
18,000
II
20,000
III
23,000
IV
24,000
V
23,000
VI
20,000
VII
18,000
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3.2.6 Dimensions. Bus dimensions shall be as follows:
(a) Overall width shall be not greater than 96 inches; width over tires shall be not more
than 100 inches.
(b) Overall height shall be not greater than 125 inches.
(c) Overall length shall be not greater than 25 feet for type I bus, not greater than 30 feet
for type II, VI, and VII buses, not greater than 35 feet for type III and V buses, and
not greater than 40 feet for type IV bus, and shall include all front and rear
protrusions.
(d) Ground clearance shall be not less than 8-1/2 inches under axles and not less than
10 inches under all other parts, except that clearance under stepwell of type I bus
shall be not less than 9 inches.
3.2.7 Ratings. Vehicle ratings shall be manufacturer's published rating. Component and
vehicular ratings shall not be raised to meet the requirements of this specification. When
published ratings are not available, verification of ratings must be submitted to the engineering
office of the procuring activity.
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