Section 257.14. Official inspections

Each official inspection shall include applicable systems and components of electric mass transit vehicles identified in this section. Systems and components identified in this section on an electric mass transit vehicle shall function properly. Safety defects discovered during an inspection shall be noted as part of a mass transit operator’s detailed inspection records and shall be corrected before a vehicle is returned to revenue service. Inspections shall be performed in accordance with approved Department procedures, as provided for in § 257.11 (relating to inspection procedure manuals). Inspections shall include a determination of the condition and, when applicable, the operation of the following systems and components of electric mass transit vehicles:

(1) Braking systems. Including air, electric, dynamic, track and hand brakes as well as emergency, deadman and signaltrip lever systems, and sanding devices.

(2) Lighting systems. Including all exterior and interior lights as well as instrument and emergency lighting.

(3) Glazing and operator visibility. Including windshield, body and door windows, mirrors, and windshield wipers.

(4) Warning devices. Such as horn or gong.

(5) Doors and door controls. Including operation of sensitive edges, treadles, door-brake interlock, multiple unit controls and emergency exit devices.

(6) Wheel, axle and truck assembly.

(7) Electric current collection system. Including overhead wire on third rail systems.

(8) Electrical wiring and components. Including battery, line switches, breakers, relays, controller, motor-generator and short circuit indicator.

(9) Multiple unit components. Including couplers, cables, hoses, safety chains and gates.

(10) Interior components. Including seat frame and mounting, stanchions and other standee support devices, flooring and steps.

(11) Trackless trolley components. Including tires and steering.