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This school bus emergency exit and push-out window inspection template helps you verify that every required exit opens, latches, alarms, and markings work be...

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Inspection Instructions and Bus Identification

Bus identification recorded

Record bus number, unit ID, license plate, and route or depot assignment.

Inspection date and inspector recorded

Document the date/time of inspection and the inspector completing the check.

Note (optional)

Inspection interval confirmed within 90 days critical (required)

Confirm this inspection is being completed at least every 90 days as required for school bus emergency exits and push-out windows.

Yes No N/A

Side Emergency Exits

Side emergency exits open freely from inside and outside critical (required)

Verify each side emergency exit opens without binding, excessive force, or obstruction.

Yes No N/A

Side emergency exit release handles and latches operate correctly critical (required)

Check that release handles, latches, and retaining hardware function properly and return to the secure position.

Yes No N/A

Side emergency exit seals and frame condition acceptable

Inspect for damaged seals, bent frames, corrosion, or other defects that could prevent proper opening or closure.

Yes No N/A

Rear Emergency Door

Rear emergency door opens freely and closes securely critical (required)

Verify the rear door opens without obstruction and closes to a secure latched condition.

Yes No N/A

Rear door release hardware and hinges function properly critical (required)

Check release hardware, hinges, and any related components for proper operation and visible damage.

Yes No N/A

Rear emergency door marking light operates critical (required)

Verify the emergency door marking light illuminates as intended when the door is opened or activated per bus design.

Yes No N/A

Roof Hatches

Roof hatches open freely and are unobstructed critical (required)

Verify each roof hatch opens without binding and is free of obstructions that would prevent emergency egress.

Yes No N/A

Roof hatch latches, hinges, and retaining devices function properly critical (required)

Check latch operation, hinge movement, and retaining devices for proper function and secure closure.

Yes No N/A

Push-Out Windows and Alarms

Push-out windows open freely and release properly critical (required)

Verify each push-out window opens without excessive force and releases as designed for emergency egress.

Yes No N/A

Push-out window alarm activates when window is opened critical (required)

Test each push-out window alarm to confirm it sounds when the window is opened or tampered with, as applicable to the bus design.

Yes No N/A

Push-out window reset and secure closure verified critical (required)

Confirm each push-out window resets properly and closes securely after testing.

Yes No N/A

Final Compliance Review

All emergency exits unobstructed and accessible critical (required)

Verify no seats, equipment, debris, or modifications obstruct access to any emergency exit path.

Yes No N/A

Deficiencies documented and corrective action assigned critical (required)

Record any non-conformance, deficiency, or critical item failure and assign corrective action before returning the bus to service.

Yes No N/A

Inspector signature critical (required)

Inspector signs to confirm the inspection was completed accurately and all results are recorded.

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