2016-10-17 GC Agenda - Item 8 - Attachment 2 (Amended) - Statement of Financial Position

All wheel arches shall be fitted with `Sprayguard' spray suppression guards or equivalent in
accordance with the manufacturer’s minimum recommendations to form full width splash
guards behind each wheel.

Bumper Bars:

The bus shall be provided with front and rear bumper bars.

The rear bumper bar shall be specifically designed to provide protection for all mechanical
and electrical equipment in order to minimise the effects of any rear end collision or under-
run.

Towing Provision:

The design of the bus shall allow towing from either the front or the rear, and preferably allow
for pushing from either the front or the rear.

A lightweight towing attachment suitable for a 35 mm diameter vertical pin carried in suitable
towing jaws and allowing ample clearance for a tow bar during turning, shall be fitted
centrally at the front of the bus and be attached to the main chassis members.

The front attachment shall provide for use of the operators existing towing facilities without
modification.

A cover of the same form and material finish as the bumper bar shall be provided over the
front towing attachment.

Exterior Rear Vision Mirrors:

Two external rear vision mirrors shall be mounted at the front of the bus, one on the left hand
side front corner and the other on the right hand side front corner, positioned so as to be
readily accessible for adjustment/removal. Both mirror heads shall be convex.

Internal Fittings:

All internal fittings and trim shall be fire retardant in accordance with ISO 3795.

All internal components and trim are to be of attractive, durable and easily cleaned material.
The style and colour shall be that selected by the Lessee from a selection provided by the
Lessor. All hard or sharp edges on internal fittings shall be adequately padded.

Fire retardant insulation shall be installed in the cavities above the ceiling and the sides of
the body.

Modesty Panels:

Modesty screens shall be fitted in front of the seats immediately to the rear of all passenger
doorway(s). Modesty screens shall be fitted between the wheel chair space and the first row
of seats to the rear of the space.

Passenger Seats:

Seating shall be arranged so that as many seats as practicable are forward facing and to
maximise seating capacity. Wherever practicable, seats shall be cantilevered from the sides
or suspended from the roof, rather than supported on legs, to facilitate easy cleaning of the
interior of the bus.

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