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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".41" citation="COMAR 11.19.02.41" title_num="11" subtitle_num="19" chapter_num="02" heading="Air Conditioning Systems.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Air conditioning systems may be installed in school vehicles if:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The systems are approved by the Administration;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The agency and personnel installing the systems have been certified by the air conditioning manufacturer;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>There are no sharp edges or protrusions that could injure students;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The total vehicle battery capacity is at least 1800 amperes;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>The vehicle alternator rating is at least 145 amperes; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>The system does not contain refrigerant that is:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Toxic to persons, or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Flammable.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>System operating controls, including the on-off and blower switch or switches and the thermostat control or controls, shall be accessible to the driver in a seated position.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Wiring, hoses, and lines shall be grommeted, routed, and supported so as to reduce wear resulting from heat, chafing, vibration, or other factors.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Evaporator cases, lines, and ducting shall be designed so that:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>All condensation is effectively drained to the exterior of the vehicle below floor level;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Under all conditions of vehicle movement they are without leakage on any interior portion of the vehicle;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>They are inaccessible to passengers; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>They do not cross the windows.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>System components shall be readily available for servicing.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>An air conditioning grill on the exterior shall be the same color as the predominant area in which it is installed.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>