C-24.2, r. 32 - Regulation respecting safety standards for road vehicles

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2017-01-01

SCHEDULE IV

List 2 - Bus

Application :
This list applies to buses (other than motor coaches), minibuses and any trailer towed by a bus, minibus or motor coach.
	Minor defects			Major defects
1.	Coupling devices
The defects provided for in points 1.C and 1.F apply when vehicles are coupled.
	1.1	Fastener component(s) of the coupling device missing, broken or loose	1.C	More than 20% of the fasteners of the coupling mechanism damaged or missing
	1.2	Safety fasteners and coupling components missing, damaged or insecurely mounted	1.F	Coupling mechanism component missing, insecurely fixed, not properly adjusted or so damaged that it might rupture or fall off
2.	Frame and cargo body
	2.1	Side rails cracked or cross members cracked or broken	2.A	Side rails might break
	2.2	Fixed components of the body missing or insecurely mounted	2.B	Side rails or cross members sagged in a way that makes a mobile part and the body touch
	2.3	Outside door of a luggage or auxiliary compartment inadequate or not securely mounted on the road vehicle
3.	Heater and defroster
	3.1	Windshield blower not operating
4.	Driver controls
	4.1	Accelerator or clutch not operating properly	4.A	Engine fails to return to idle when accelerator is released
	4.2	Horn not operating properly
5.	Steering
	5.1	Misplacement of the steering column in relation to the normal position or adjustable steering wheel not remaining in set position	5.A	Misplacement of the steering column or wheel in relation to the normal position showing a risk of separation
	5.2	Fluid level of power steering not the one prescribed by the manufacturer	5.B	Power steering inoperative
	5.3	Pump belt cut
6.	Windshield wiper and washer
	6.1	Wiper on passenger's side missing or inadequate	6.A	Wiper on driver's side missing or inadequate
	6.2	Windshield washer system ineffective
7.	Emergency material
	7.1	First-aid kit required by law insecurely fixed and not readily accessible
	7.2	Chemical extinguisher required by law insecurely fixed, inadequate and not readily accessible
8.	Headlights and lights
	8.1	Low beam, parking light, turn-indicator light, brake light or license plate light that does not turn on	8.A	Failure of all low-beams
			8.B	At the rear of a single-unit vehicle or the last vehicle of a combination of vehicles: • Failure of the right or left turn-indicator lamp • Failure of all brake lights • Failure of all parking lights
9.	Tires
	9.1	Wear indicator for a tire touches the roadway or depth of a groove is equal to or less than the wear indicator	9.A	For a tire mounted on the steering axle of a motor vehicle having a GVWR of 4,500 kg or more, the depth of 2 adjacent grooves is equal to or less than the wear indicator
	9.2	A tire in the same wheel assembly having foreign material embedded in the tread or sidewall that could cause a puncture	9.B	Single tire or the dual tires of the same wheel assembly having foreign material embedded in the tread or sidewall that could cause a puncture
	9.3	A tire in the same wheel assembly so damaged that the cord or steel belt is exposed	9.C	Single tire or the dual tires of the same wheel assembly so damaged that the cord or steel belt is exposed
	9.4	Distorted tire, tread or sidewall separated from the carcass of the tire	9.D	Tire in contact with a fixed part of the vehicle, a flat tire or a tire losing air or a bulge
	9.5	Valve worn down, damaged, scraped or gashed
10.	Doors and other openings
	10.1	Driver's door opens with difficulty or fails to open	10.A	Passenger compartment door fails to close securely
			10.B	Emergency exit blocked
			10.C	Emergency door inadequate or its warning light or buzzer not in good working order
11.	Glass and mirrors
	11.1	Windshield or side window on each side of the driver's compartment fails to provide the required view to the driver as a result of being damaged
	11.2	Outside rearview mirrors required by the Code missing, damaged or may not be adjusted and remain in set position
	11.3	Outside rearview mirror insecure or shows a sharp edge
	11.4	Side window of a school bus on each side of the driver's compartment and immediately behind the driver's compartment fails to provide the required view to the driver as a result of being damaged
12.	Wheels, hubs and fasteners
	12.1	Lubricant under the minimum level or lubricant leakage of wheel bearing other than oozing	12.A	Wheel bearing lubricant missing or not visible through a sight glass
	12.2	Support or mounting holding the spare wheel not securely fixed to hold it	12.B	Wheel fastener is missing, cracked, broken or insecure
			12.C	Wheel damaged or shows signs of repair with welds
13.	Seat
	13.1	Driver's seat inadequate or not staying in set position	13.A	Driver's seatbelt missing modified or inadequate
14.	Suspension
	14.1	Leaf spring other than a main spring leaf or broken coil spring	14.A	Main spring leaf, rubber pad or 25% or more of the leaf springs in the assembly are broken or missing
	14.2	Air leak in suspension, ball so damaged that the cord is exposed or repaired	14.B	Air leak in the system not compensated by compressor or ball missing or deflated
			14.C	Component for mounting the axle missing, insecure, cracked or broken
			14.D	Composite spring leaf cracked over 75% of its length or has cracks
			14.E	Leaf spring or coil spring moved and in contact with moving parts
			14.F	Coil spring so cracked or broken that the vehicle is completely sagged or torsion bar cracked
			14.G	Broken axle or component for positioning the axle or wheel missing, insecure, cracked, broken or damaged so as to affect the parallelism or cause an axle or wheel to move out of its position
15.	Fuel system
			15.A	Tank poorly fixed and could break loose
			15.B	Cap missing
			15.C	Fuel leak other than oozing
16.	Exhaust system
	16.1	Leak of exhaust gas elsewhere than where intended by the manufacturer	16.A	Leak that causes exhaust gas to enter the passenger compartment where the floor is perforated
17.	Electric brake system
	17.1	Cable or electric connection not securely attached to the fasteners or connection	17.A	Important reduction in the braking capacity of the service brake
18.	Hydraulic brake system
	18.1	Fluid level in the reservoir of the master cylinder below minimum level required	18.A	Fluid level in the reservoir of the master cylinder lower than one quarter of the maximum level specified by the manufacturer
	18.2	Brake pedal reaches the floor	18.B	Brake pedal reaches the floor within less than 10 seconds or pedal has to be depressed several times before getting pressure
	18.3	Warning light on while the engine is running or not on where the ignition key is in the "on" or "start" position	18.C	Brake boost or power assist is inoperative
	18.4	Warning light not on when the parking brake is applied and released or not turned off when released	18.D	Important reduction in the braking capacity of the service brake
	18.5	Parking brake not operating properly
19.	Pneumatic brake system
	19.1	Low pressure warning buzzer not operating properly	19.A	No low pressure visual and warning light and buzzer is operating properly
	19.2	Low pressure visual and warning lights not operating properly	19.B	Air compressor not operating properly
	19.3	Pressure regulator not operating properly	19.C	Air leak whose rate within one minute exceeds 40 kPa (6lb/in2) for a single-unit vehicle, 48 kPa (7lb/in2) for a two-unit vehicle and 62 kPa (9lb/in2) for a three-unit vehicle
	19.4	Audible air leak or whose rate within one minute exceeds 20 kPa (3lb/in2) for a single-unit vehicle, 28 kPa (4lb/in2) for a two-unit vehicle and 35 kPa (5lb/in2) for a three-unit vehicle	19.D	Important reduction in the braking capacity of the service brake
	19.5	Parking or emergency brake not operating properly
20.	Passenger transport
	20.1	Stanchion, horizontal bar, grab handle and guard panel insecure
	20.2	Shock-absorbing material provided by the manufacturer on stanchions missing or inadequate
	20.3	Floor or steps of passenger compartment damaged
	20.4	Lighting of passenger access or aisle inoperative
	20.5	Top luggage rack or top luggage compartment insecure or cannot retain luggage
	20.6	Passenger's seat or bench seat inadequate
	20.7	Stop sign not operating properly or one of the flashing lights does not turn on
	20.8	One of the flashing lights or one of the alternately flashing yellow lights does not turn on
Specific inspections required by the operator

O.C. 370-2016, s. 109; I.N. 2016-12-01; I.N. 2017-01-01.

2016-11-20

SCHEDULE IV

List 2 - Bus

Application :
This list applies to buses (other than motor coaches), minibuses and any trailer towed by a bus, minibus or motor coach.
	Minor defects			Major defects
1.	Coupling devices
The defects provided for in points 1.C and 1.F apply when vehicles are coupled.
	1.1	Fastener component(s) of the coupling device missing, broken or loose	1.C	More than 20% of the fasteners of the coupling mechanism damaged or missing
	1.2	Safety fasteners and coupling components missing, damaged or insecurely mounted	1.F	Coupling mechanism component missing, insecurely fixed, not properly adjusted or so damaged that it might rupture or fall off
2.	Frame and cargo body
	2.1	Side rails cracked or cross members cracked or broken	2.A	Side rails might break
	2.2	Fixed components of the body missing or insecurely mounted	2.B	Side rails or cross members sagged in a way that makes a mobile part and the body touch
	2.3	Outside door of a luggage or auxiliary compartment inadequate or not securely mounted on the road vehicle
3.	Heater and defroster
	3.1	Windshield blower not operating
4.	Driver controls
	4.1	Accelerator or clutch not operating properly	4.A	Engine fails to return to idle when accelerator is released
	4.2	Horn not operating properly
5.	Steering
	5.1	Misplacement of the steering column in relation to the normal position or adjustable steering wheel not remaining in set position	5.A	Misplacement of the steering column or wheel in relation to the normal position showing a risk of separation
	5.2	Fluid level of power steering not the one prescribed by the manufacturer	5.B	Power steering inoperative
	5.3	Pump belt cut
6.	Windshield wiper and washer
	6.1	Wiper on passenger's side missing or inadequate	6.A	Wiper on driver's side missing or inadequate
	6.2	Windshield washer system ineffective
7.	Emergency material
	7.1	First-aid kit required by law insecurely fixed and not readily accessible
	7.2	Chemical extinguisher required by law insecurely fixed, inadequate and not readily accessible
8.	Headlights and lights
	8.1	Low beam, parking light, turn-indicator light, brake light or license plate light that does not turn on	8.A	Failure of all low-beams
			8.B	At the rear of a single-unit vehicle or the last vehicle of a combination of vehicles: • Failure of the right or left turn-indicator lamp • Failure of all brake lights • Failure of all parking lights
9.	Tires
	9.1	Wear indicator for a tire touches the roadway or depth of a groove is equal to or less than the wear indicator	9.A	For a tire mounted on the steering axle of a motor vehicle having a GVWR of 4,500 kg or more, the depth of 2 adjacent grooves is equal to or less than the wear indicator
	9.2	A tire in the same wheel assembly having foreign material embedded in the tread or sidewall that could cause a puncture	9.B	Single tire or the dual tires of the same wheel assembly having foreign material embedded in the tread or sidewall that could cause a puncture
	9.3	A tire in the same wheel assembly so damaged that the cord or steel belt is exposed	9.C	Single tire or the dual tires of the same wheel assembly so damaged that the cord or steel belt is exposed
	9.4	Distorted tire, tread or sidewall separated from the carcass of the tire	9.D	Tire in contact with a fixed part of the vehicle, a flat tire or a tire losing air or a bulge
	9.5	Valve worn down, damaged, scraped or gashed
10.	Doors and other openings
	10.1	Driver's door opens with difficulty or fails to open	10.A	Passenger compartment door fails to close securely
			10.B	Emergency exit blocked
			10.C	Emergency door inadequate or its warning light or buzzer not in good working order
11.	Glass and mirrors
	11.1	Windshield or side window on each side of the driver's compartment fails to provide the required view to the driver as a result of being damaged
	11.2	Outside rearview mirrors required by the Code missing, damaged or may not be adjusted and remain in set position
	11.3	Outside rearview mirror insecure or shows a sharp edge
	11.4	Side window of a school bus on each side of the driver's compartment and immediately behind the driver's compartment fails to provide the required view to the driver as a result of being damaged
12.	Wheels, hubs and fasteners
	12.1	Lubricant under the minimum level or lubricant leakage of wheel bearing other than oozing	12.A	Wheel bearing lubricant missing or not visible through a sight glass
	12.2	Support or mounting holding the spare wheel not securely fixed to hold it	12.B	Wheel fastener is missing, cracked, broken or insecure
			12.C	Wheel damaged or shows signs of repair with welds
13.	Seat
	13.1	Driver's seat inadequate or not staying in set position	13.A	Driver's seatbelt missing modified or inadequate
14.	Suspension
	14.1	Leaf spring other than a main spring leaf or broken coil spring	14.A	Main spring leaf, rubber pad or 25% or more of the leaf springs in the assembly are broken or missing
	14.2	Air leak in suspension, ball so damaged that the cord is exposed or repaired	14.B	Air leak in the system not compensated by compressor or ball missing or deflated
			14.C	Component for mounting the axle missing, insecure, cracked or broken
			14.D	Composite spring leaf cracked over 75% of its length or has cracks
			14.E	Leaf spring or coil spring moved and in contact with moving parts
			14.F	Coil spring so cracked or broken that the vehicle is completely sagged or torsion bar cracked
			14.G	Broken axle or component for positioning the axle or wheel missing, insecure, cracked, broken or damaged so as to affect the parallelism or cause an axle or wheel to move out of its position
15.	Fuel system
			15.A	Tank poorly fixed and could break loose
			15.B	Cap missing
			15.C	Fuel leak other than oozing
16.	Exhaust system
	16.1	Leak of exhaust gas elsewhere than where intended by the manufacturer	16.A	Leak that causes exhaust gas to enter the passenger compartment where the floor is perforated
17.	Electric brake system
	17.1	Cable or electric connection not securely attached to the fasteners or connection	17.A	Important reduction in the braking capacity of the service brake
18.	Hydraulic brake system
	18.1	Fluid level in the reservoir of the master cylinder below minimum level required	18.A	Fluid level in the reservoir of the master cylinder lower than one quarter of the maximum level specified by the manufacturer
	18.2	Brake pedal reaches the floor	18.B	Brake pedal reaches the floor within less than 10 seconds or pedal has to be depressed several times before getting pressure
	18.3	Warning light on while the engine is running or not on where the ignition key is in the "on" or "start" position	18.C	Brake boost or power assist is inoperative
	18.4	Warning light not on when the parking brake is applied and released or not turned off when released	18.D	Important reduction in the braking capacity of the service brake
	18.5	Parking brake not operating properly
19.	Pneumatic brake system
	19.1	Low pressure warning buzzer not operating properly	19.A	No low pressure visual or warning light or buzzer is operating properly
	19.2	Low pressure visual and warning lights not operating properly	19.B	Air compressor not operating properly
	19.3	Pressure regulator not operating properly	19.C	Air leak whose rate within one minute exceeds 40 kPa (6lb/in2) for a single-unit vehicle, 48 kPa (7lb/in2) for a two-unit vehicle and 62 kPa (9lb/in2) for a three-unit vehicle
	19.4	Audible air leak or whose rate within one minute exceeds 20 kPa (3lb/in2) for a single-unit vehicle, 28 kPa (4lb/in2) for a two-unit vehicle and 35 kPa (5lb/in2) for a three-unit vehicle	19.D	Important reduction in the braking capacity of the service brake
	19.5	Parking or emergency brake not operating properly
20.	Passenger transport
	20.1	Stanchion, horizontal bar, grab handle and guard panel insecure
	20.2	Shock-absorbing material provided by the manufacturer on stanchions missing or inadequate
	20.3	Floor or steps of passenger compartment damaged
	20.4	Lighting of passenger access or aisle inoperative
	20.5	Top luggage rack or top luggage compartment insecure or cannot retain luggage
	20.6	Passenger's seat or bench seat inadequate
	20.7	Stop sign not operating properly or one of the flashing lights does not turn on
	20.8	One of the flashing lights or one of the alternately flashing yellow lights does not turn on
Specific inspections required by the operator

O.C. 370-2016, s. 109; I.N. 2016-12-01.