Modification of passenger carrying capacity of eight (8) passenger and twelve (12) passenger vans:

• Requests for temporary removal of seat(s) shall be made in advance to ensure that the Palomar College Facilities Department’s Vehicle Mechanic schedules time to properly remove the seat according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
  • The Facilities Office must receive the request on a business day at least 24 hours prior to the departure time allowing the Facilities Office and the Vehicle Mechanic time to coordinate the change out of the bench seat(s).
  • Seats that are bolted down by the manufacturer are not to be removed.
  • Only the Palomar College Facilities Department’s Vehicle Mechanic shall remove and re-install seats in the Palomar College fleet vehicles.  The safety of subsequent users of the vehicle requires that the seat be properly installed and secured.
  • Cargo carrying capacity of passenger fleet vehicles is limited.  Because the removal of seat(s) will allow for more luggage and cargo, good safety practices require that materials be secured in such a way as to not compromise the operation of the vehicle or create a hazard from flying cargo should an accident occur.