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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".10" citation="COMAR 11.19.02.10" title_num="11" subtitle_num="19" chapter_num="02" heading="Fuel System.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The fuel tank shall have a minimum capacity of 30 gallons and be on the right hand side of the chassis rail or between frame rails.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Vehicles with wheelchair lifts located forward of the rear wheels may have the fuel tank in the rear between frame rails or on the left side of the frame rails.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The tank shall be equipped with adequate baffles.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>A drain plug of at least 1/4 inch diameter shall be located in the center of the bottom of the tank.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>If tank sizes other than 30 gallons are supplied, the location of the tank shall remain as set forth in §A of this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>The engine supply line shall be taken from the top of the tank.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>A flexible fuel hose and oil-proof connection shall be provided at the engine end of the fuel feed line.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>Fill Pipe Cap.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The fill pipe cap shall be of such design as to minimize spillage of fuel when the bus turns corners in either direction.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If venting of the fuel tank is done other than through the fill pipe cap, the cap shall be of a nonvented type.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>Fuel Filler Cap Door. There shall be a door hinged at the front and designed to cover the opening over the fuel fill pipe.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="J.">
    <text>A fuel filter with a replaceable element shall be installed between the fuel tank and fuel delivery system, readily available for service.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="K.">
    <text>If a fuel other than gasoline or diesel is used, the fuel system shall meet all applicable federal standards.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>