138Isolation of engine and fuel system, &c.

138 Isolation of engine and fuel system, &c.

(1)  The fuel tank or fuel tank filler pipe of a bus must not be fitted within –

(a) the engine compartment of the bus; or

(b) any separate compartment provided for the driver; or

(c) the interior of the bus.

(2)  The fuel tank filler pipe of a bus –

(a) must be so arranged that no overflow or leakage of fuel can accumulate in or on the bus; and

(b) must not, except in the case of a small bus with a seating capacity of not more than 15 adults, including the driver, be fitted within 900 millimetres of an entrance or exit.

(3)  A bus must be fitted with adequate sealing or shielding so as to prevent heat from its motor, generator or exhaust pipe connections from –

(a) injuriously affecting the bus or any part of the bus; or

(b) causing discomfort to passengers.

(4)  The floor of a bus must be sealed so as to prevent fumes from the engine entering the interior of the bus.