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[Continued from previous Web Page] § 177.203. Test procedures.
The Department has approved the following test procedures:
(1) Idle testing. Idle tests of all model year subject vehicles shall be performed in accordance with the procedures specified in 40 CFR Part 51, Subchapter S, Appendix B(I) (relating to test procedures--idle tests) which is adopted by reference. The following steps shall be taken when testing subject vehicles, except 1981 and later Ford Motor Company vehicles:
(i) Emission test data shall be entered into the analyzer by a certified emission inspection inspector using the alpha-numeric keyboard in the sequence specified.
(ii) The digital engine tachometer of the analyzer shall be connected to the subject vehicle engine being tested by means of an inductive pickup.
(iii) The engine shall be at normal operating temperature, not overheating, and with all accessories off.
(iv) The analyzer shall be warmed-up in proper operating condition, and the tachometer pickup shall be attached.
(v) With the motor vehicle in park or neutral gear and wheel chocks in place and the emergency brake secured, accelerate the engine to revolutions per minute, plus or minus 300 revolutions per minute, for seconds. Release the accelerator and allow the engine to return to idle.
(vi) With the engine operating at idle, insert the sample probe of the emission analyzer into the vehicle's exhaust pipe. The probe tip shall be inserted at least 12 inches into the tailpipe, or, in the case of a restriction, a device shall be added to prohibit test sample dilution. If multiple tailpipes are present, hardware which is capable of simultaneously sampling both sources shall be used. No simultaneous sampling hardware is necessary for exhaust systems in which the exhaust pipes originate from a common point.
(vii) Record exhaust concentrations after stabilized readings are obtained or at the end of 30 seconds, whichever occurs first. These results shall be compared by vehicle model year as shown in § 177.204 (relating to emission standards).
(viii) Subject motor vehicles having engines replaced shall be emission inspected by standards corresponding to the model year of the engine.
(ix) For purposes of determining truck test standards, the greater of the registered gross weight or manufacturer's GVWR shall be used.
(2) Restart idle mode test. For 1981 and later Ford Motor Company vehicles, follow the same sequence as required in the idle mode test in paragraph (1), but add the following requirement between the steps set forth in paragraph (1)(v) and (vi). The engine shall be turned off and then restarted. After the completion of the 30 second/2500 rpm cycle in paragraph (1)(vi), the inspector shall immediately insert the sample probe into the tailpipe and immediately proceed with the completion of the emission test.
(3) ASM test. The ASM test of 1975 and newer model year subject vehicles shall be performed in accordance with the procedures contained in 40 CFR Part 85 which is adopted by reference. The ASM test procedure, including algorithms and other procedural details, shall be approved by the EPA prior to use in the I/M program of the Commonwealth. Special test algorithms and pass/fail algorithms may be employed to reduce test time when the test outcome is predictable with near certainty, if approved by the EPA.
(4) Subsequent test procedures approved by the EPA. If the EPA develops other test procedures, including test procedures prescribed in this section, the Department may adopt these subsequently approved test procedures consistent with section 4706(e) of the Vehicle Code (relating to prohibition on expenditures for emission inspection program).
§ 177.204. Emission standards.
Subject vehicles shall be rejected if they exceed the following standards:
(1) Idle test standards.
(i) Passenger Cars and Trucks less than 6,000 pounds GVWR.
Model Year CO% HC (ppm) 1975--1979 4.0 400 1980 3.0 300 1981--1985 1.2 220 (ii) Trucks 6,000 pounds through 9,000 pounds GVWR.
Model Year CO% HC (ppm) 1975--1978 6.0 650 1979 4.0 400 1980 3.0 300 1981--1985 1.2 220 (iii) Maximum exhaust dilution shall be measured as at least 6% CO plus CO2 on vehicles subject to a steady-state test as described in 40 CFR Part 51, Subpart S, Appendix B (relating to test procedures), which is adopted by reference.
(2) ASM test emission standards.
Model Year HC (gpm) CO (gpm) NOx (gpm) 1977-79 1980 1981-82 1983 and newer § 177.205. (Reserved).
RECALL PROVISIONS § 177.231. Requirements regarding manufacturer recall notices.
Owners or lessees of vehicles for which voluntary or mandatory manufacturer emission-related recall notices have been issued, shall have the necessary repairs completed prior to submitting the vehicle for emission testing and shall present proof of compliance with the recall notice at the time of emission inspection. This is required to complete the emission inspection process.
§ 177.232. Compliance with recall notices.
Owners or lessees of subject vehicles for which the vehicle manufacturer has issued a recall notice more than 3 months prior to the beginning of the emission inspection period shall show proof of compliance with the recall notice prior to commencement of the emission inspection.
§ 177.233. Failure to comply.
Failure to comply with the requirements of this section and §§ 177.231 and 177.232 (relating to requirements regarding manufacturer recall notices; and compliance with recall notices) shall be considered grounds to refuse to initiate an emission inspection.
EMISSION INSPECTION TEST REPORT § 177.251. Record of test results.
The station shall provide the vehicle owner or driver with a computer-generated emission inspection test report.
§ 177.252. Emission inspection test report.
The emission inspection test report shall include:
(1) A vehicle description, including license plate number, vehicle title number, VIN, vehicle make and model and odometer reading.
(2) The date and time of the test.
(3) The name or identification number of the individuals performing the tests and the location of the test station and lane number.
(4) The type of tests performed.
(5) The applicable test standards.
(6) The test results, including exhaust concentrations and pass/fail results for each mode measured.
(7) A statement indicating the availability of warranty coverage as required in section 207 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 7525).
(8) The results of the recall provisions check, if applicable, including the recall campaign number and date the recall repairs were completed.
(9) A certification that tests were performed in accordance with this chapter.
§ 177.253. Responsibility of the station owner for vehicles which fail the I/M test.
Owners or operators of vehicles that fail the I/M test shall be provided with an emission inspection test report as described in § 177.252 (relating to emission inspection test report) as well as the consumer complaint procedure, including the telephone number of the quality assurance officer or the Vehicle Control Division. A challenge regarding the performance or results of the test shall be made within 10 days of the failure of the emission inspection.
RETEST § 177.271. Procedure.
Vehicles that fail the initial test or a retest shall be retested after repair to determine if the repairs were effective for any portion of the inspection that was failed on the previous test. To the extent that repair to correct a previous failure could lead to failure of another portion of the test, that portion shall also be retested.
§ 177.272. Prerequisites.
For a retest, the vehicle owner or driver shall present to the inspection station the emission inspection test report and the repair data form as described in § 177.273 (relating to content of repair data form). If the repairs were performed by the owner or someone other than a recognized repair technician, the repair data form shall be completed. If the repairs were performed at a recognized repair facility, the repair data form completed by the repair facility shall be presented to the emission inspection station.
§ 177.273. Content of repair data form.
The repair data form shall include the following:
(1) The repairs performed.
(2) The cost of repairs.
(3) The repair technician's number or name if the person who made the repairs does not have a Department issued technician number.
(4) The repairs recommended by the repair facility that were not performed.
(5) The name, address and telephone number of the repair facility.
§ 177.274. Retest fees.
If the vehicle owner or driver presents the emission inspection test report and the completed repair form to the emission inspection station within 30 calendar days of the initial emission inspection, the vehicle owner or driver shall receive one free retest. Retests after the 30-day period or retests performed after the free retest shall only be performed upon payment of the emission inspection test fee to the emission inspection station.
ISSUANCE OF WAIVER § 177.281. Issuance of waiver.
The emission inspection station shall issue a certificate of emission inspection with an indicator to show that the vehicle has received a waiver if:
(1) The subject vehicle has failed the initial emission inspection, qualifying repairs have been completed and the subject vehicle has failed the retest.
(2) Emission control devices, as originally equipped, are installed. Vehicles with emission devices which are obsolete and cannot be obtained through the original equipment manufacturer, aftermarket manufacturers or suppliers of used parts are exempt from this paragraph. Specific reporting requirements shall be completed and maintained as specified by the Department.
(3) The amount spent on qualifying repairs shall:
(i) Be at least $150 for the 2-year period after commencement of the program in the affected area, and which thereafter shall be subject to annual adjustment as described in § 177.282 (relating to annual adjustment of minimum waiver expenditure).
(ii) Include parts costs and labor costs paid for qualifying emission repair services performed on the vehicle if paid by the vehicle owner and if the qualifying repairs were performed by a recognized repair technician. For qualifying emission repair services performed by someone other than a recognized repair technician, the cost of parts but not labor utilized by nonrepair technicians may apply toward the waiver limit. The cost of parts for the repair or replacement for the following emission control components may be applied: oxygen sensor; catalytic convertor; thermal reactor; EGR valve; fuel filler cap; evaporative canister; PCV valve; air pump; distributor; ignition wires; coil; and spark plugs. The cost of hoses, gaskets, belts, clamps, brackets or other accessories directly associated with these components may also be applied to the waiver limit. These repairs shall have been performed no more than 60 days prior to the initial emission inspection test.
(iii) Be considered qualifying if they are appropriate to the cause of the test failure.
(iv) Exclude expenses which are incurred in the repair of emission control devices which are:
(A) Found to be tampered with.
(B) Rendered inoperative.
(C) Not installed.
(v) Exclude costs recoverable under an emission warranty, insurance policy or prepaid maintenance agreement. These recoverable cost repairs shall be used before necessary repair costs can be applied toward the waiver cost limitations. The operator of a vehicle within the statutory age and mileage coverage under section 207(b) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 7525(b)) shall present a written denial of warranty coverage from the manufacturer or authorized dealer for this provision to be waived.
(vi) Exclude the fee for emission inspection.
(vii) Exclude charges for giving a written estimate of needed repairs.
(viii) Exclude charges for checking for the presence of emission control devices.
(4) The vehicle owner or driver shall present the original of repair bills or receipts for parts to the inspection station to demonstrate compliance with the qualifying dollar amount for that year. The bills shall:
(i) Include the name, address and telephone number of the repair facility.
(ii) Describe the repairs that were performed.
(iii) State the labor or parts costs, or both, for each repair.
(iv) State on the written estimate the general problem, the necessary major parts replacement items and the total necessary repair and labor costs which would exceed the total cost limitations.
(5) Upon completion of waiver requirements and a visual check to determine that repairs were actually made, a certificate of emission inspection with a waiver indicator shall be affixed to the subject vehicle.
(6) Vehicles subject to a transient emission test may be issued a certificate of emission inspection with a waiver indicator without meeting the emission test standards of § 177.204 (relating to emission standards) if, after failing an emission retest, a complete, documented physical and functional diagnosis and inspection performed by emission inspection station personnel shows that no additional emission-related repairs are needed.
§ 177.282. Annual adjustment of minimum waiver expenditure.
The minimum expenditure for the first 2 years after comencement of the program in an affected area is $150. Beginning with the 3rd year of the program in an affected area, an expenditure of at least $450 shall be required to qualify for a waiver. The $450 expenditure shall be adjusted annually in January of each year by the percentage, if any, by which the Consumer Price Index for the preceding calendar year differs from the Consumer Price Index for 1989. The procedure for using the Consumer Price Index for determining the minimum waiver expenditure shall be as follows:
(1) The Consumer Price Index for a calendar year is the average of the Consumer Price Index for all-urban consumers published by the United States Department of Labor, as of the close of the 12-month period ending on August 31 of each calendar year.
(2) The revision of the Consumer Price Index which is most consistent with the Consumer Price Index for calendar year 1989 shall be used.
§ 177.283. (Reserved).
CERTIFICATES OF EMISSION INSPECTION PROCEDURES § 177.291. Certificates of emission inspection procedures.
(a) Certificates issued. The Department will issue a certificate of emission inspection, through an official emission inspection station, valid until the next scheduled emission inspection, for a subject motor vehicle which meets one of the following:
(1) The motor vehicle has passed an inspection or reinspection performed by the emission inspection station.
(2) The motor vehicle has all required emission control devices installed under § 177.281 (relating to issuance of waiver).
(b) Certification procedures.
(1) Motor vehicles inspected under safety inspection regulations existing on _____ (the blank refers to the effective date of adoption of this proposal) shall have their registration card checked by the examining inspector for an I/M designated code printed on the registration card.
(2) A registration card containing the designation I/M shall indicate that the vehicles shall be emission inspected. This shall include school buses 9,000 pounds or less GVWR and other buses with a seating capacity of 26 seats or less with a GVWR of 9,000 pounds or less.
(3) A motor vehicle with a registration card containing the designation ''emission inspection required'' shall have a specified I/M indicator insert placed on the proper certificate of safety inspection and affixed to the windshield upon passing safety inspection.
(4) A subject vehicle shall be required to undergo an annual emission inspection and, with the exception of vehicles which receive a waiver under § 177.281 (relating to issuance of waiver) may not exceed the emission standards specified in § 177.204 (relating to emission standards). Upon compliance or issuance of a Certificate of Waiver an emission inspection sticker shall be affixed to the immediate right (when viewed from the driver's position) of the safety inspection sticker or, in the case where a truck weight class sticker is present, to the immediate right (when viewed from the driver's position) of the truck weight class sticker.
(5) If the vehicle fails the emission inspection, no certificate of emission inspection may be issued except under § 177.281.
(6) A motor vehicle bearing a specified safety inspection sticker with an I/M Indicator Insert which does not have a currently valid emission inspection sticker affixed to the windshield shall be in violation of section 4703 of the Vehicle Code (relating to operation of vehicle without official certificate of inspection) and shall be subject to the penalties and fines provided in the Vehicle Code.
(c) Faulty inspection. Any deviation or change in the procedure specified in this section shall be considered a faulty inspection and the certificate of emission inspection shall be void.
(d) Unauthorized display of certificate of emission inspection. A certificate of emission inspection may not be marked and affixed to a vehicle until it has successfully passed emission inspection requirements of Chapters 45 and 47 of the Vehicle Code (relating to other required equipment; and inspection of vehicles) and this chapter.
(e) Required information. The required information on the rear of the certificate of emission inspection shall be completed in permanent ink.
(f) Inspection cycle. The proper I/M monthly insert for certificate of emission inspection shall be coordinated with the vehicle safety inspection. Vehicles which are emission inspected shall receive an inspection for no more than 15 months and no less than 3 months, based on the vehicle's registration month and charts supplied by the Department.
(g) Affixing certificate. The certificate of emission inspection shall be affixed to the vehicle only at the premises of the official emission inspection station and on a portion of the premises located within 100 feet and on the same side of the street as the official emission inspection station. Certificates of emission inspection may not be issued or affixed at any other area or location.
(1) The surface on which the sticker is to be attached shall be wiped dry and clean of road film, grease or moisture for proper adhesion. The following instructions apply:
(i) Clean the glass thoroughly.
(ii) Remove the protective slip sheet from adhesive side of sticker.
(iii) Place the proper monthly indicator insert in the appropriate position so that month and year of expiration are visible to oncoming traffic.
(iv) Position the sticker carefully to the immediate right (when viewed from the driver's position) of the current certificate of safety inspection or, where a truck weight class sticker is present, to the immediate right (when viewed from the driver's position) of the truck weight class sticker. Press firmly until tightly affixed to windshield.
(2) It shall be the responsibility of the certified emission inspector to affix the certificate of emission inspection. Only the certified emission inspector who performed the entire emission inspection shall affix the certificate of emission inspection to the vehicle.
(h) Faulty inspection. A deviation or change in the procedure specified in this section shall be considered a faulty inspection and the certificate of emission inspection issued as a result shall be void.
(i) Unauthorized display of certificate of emission inspection. A certificate of emission inspection may not be marked and affixed to a vehicle until the vehicle has successfully passed an emission inspection meeting the emission requirements of Chapters 45 and 47 of the Vehicle Code and this chapter.
(j) Data entry errors. If a data entry error occurs, the error and the error correction shall be clearly noted on the computerized record of inspection.
(k) Voided certificates of emission inspection. If it is necessary to void a certificate of emission inspection, the certificate number and the reason shall be clearly noted on the computerized record of inspection.
§ 177.292. Recording inspection.
(a) Fraudulent recording. Fraudulent recording of required data or other forms and cards will be considered cause for suspension of inspection privileges.
(b) Proper forms. The emission inspection inspector shall enter required data into the emission analyzer and record required information on the proper and applicable report forms and place his signature in the appropriate columns designated. This shall be done immediately following the emission inspection.
(c) Certificate of waiver. A Certificate of Waiver Form shall be completed and maintained at the emission inspection station for every emission certificate of waiver issued. Information required on the form shall be completed and shall correspond exactly to the subject vehicle for which the waiver was issued. A large ''W'' shall be written, in blue or black permanent ink only, on the back of each emission certificate of inspection issued through the waiver process. The certificate of waiver form may be collected by the Department on an unannounced periodic basis.
(d) Content. Report sheets shall be neat and legible and contain the correct inspection number and date.
(e) Nonrelated items. Gas, oil or other nonrelated items may not be included in the total charges for emission inspection.
(f) Supply. A supply of report sheets and other emission forms may be obtained from the Vehicle Control Division.
ON-ROAD TESTING § 177.301. Authorization to conduct on-road emission testing.
The Department will conduct on-road testing of subject vehicles as authorized in section 4704(a)(4) of the Vehicle Code (relating to inspection by police or Commonwealth personnel).
§ 177.302. On-road testing devices.
Testing may include the use of remote sensing devices or systematic roadside checks using tailpipe exhaust testing devices.
§ 177.303. (Reserved)
§ 177.304. Failure of on-road emission test.
The owner or operator of a subject vehicle that was required to have an enhanced emission inspection and that fails an on-road emission test shall have 30 days following notice of the failure in which to have the failed vehicle pass an enhanced emission inspection or to produce evidence that the subject vehicle has a valid emissions test waiver.
§ 177.305. Failure to produce proof of correction of on-road emission test failure.
If the owner of a subject vehicle fails to produce, within 30 days following notice of the failure of an on-road test, evidence that the vehicle has passed an emission inspection or evidence that the vehicle has a valid emissions inspection test waiver, the Department will recall the vehicle's registration. The vehicle may not be driven on the roads of this Commonwealth except as permitted under section 4703(b)(11) of the Vehicle Code (relating to operation of vehicle without official certificate of inspection).
Subchapter D. OFFICIAL EMISSION INSPECTION STATION REQUIREMENTS GENERAL
Sec.
177.401. Appointment. 177.402. Application. 177.403. Approval of emission inspection station. 177.404. Required certificates and station signs. 177.405. Emission inspection areas. 177.406. Tools and equipment. 177.407. Hours of operation. 177.408. Certified emission inspectors. OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STATION OWNERS/AGENTS
177.421. Obligations and responsibilities of station owners/agents. 177.422. Commonwealth enhanced emission inspection stations. 177.423. Fleet emission inspection stations. 177.424. General emission inspection stations. 177.425. Security. 177.426. Ordering certificates of emission inspection. 177.427. Violations of use of certificate of emission inspection. QUALITY ASSURANCE
177.431. Quality assurance. § 177.401. Appointment.
(a) Authority. For the purpose of establishing a system of official enhanced emission inspection stations, the Bureau will issue certificates of appointment to facilities within this Commonwealth that comply with the Vehicle Code and this title. Official enhanced emission inspection stations are authorized to conduct enhanced emission inspections and issue official certificates of enhanced emission inspection.
(b) Certificate of appointment. The certificate of appointment for emission inspection stations will be issued only when the Bureau is satisfied that the station is properly equipped and employs certified enhanced emission inspectors to perform enhanced emission inspections. Only those stations fulfilling Department requirements and complying with this chapter will be issued an emission certificate of appointment. Prior involvement with a suspended inspection station may be sufficient cause to deny appointment. The emission certificate of appointment shall be conspicuously displayed at the place for which issued, in accordance with section 4722 (relating to certificate of appointment).
(c) Certificate not assignable. A certificate of appointment for an emission inspection station may not be assigned or transferred to another person, business entity or location and shall be valid only for the person or business entity in whose name it is issued and for transaction of business at the place designated therein.
(d) Valid certificate required. No person may represent any place as an official emission inspection station unless the station is operating under a valid certificate of appointment issued by the Bureau.
(e) Inspection stations with common access. An emission certificate of appointment will not be issued for operation of an official emission inspection station on a part of the premises of another official emission inspection station which utilizes the same access. This subsection does not apply where the inspection stations have separate internal accesses, though sharing a common external access.
(f) Suspended inspection stations. An emission certificate of appointment will not be issued for operation of an official emission inspection station on a part of the premises of an official emission inspection station which has been suspended if the owner of the suspended station continues to conduct any type of business which utilizes the same access. This subsection does not apply where the station and the other business each have a separate internal access, though sharing a common external access.
(g) (Reserved)
§ 177.402. Application.
(a) Form. The applicant shall file one copy of the Official Emission Inspection Station Update/Official Emission Inspection Station Application, with the Bureau. A separate application shall be made for each place of business.
(b) Bond or proof of insurance.
(1) An applicant for a certificate of appointment shall furnish a bond, on a form prescribed by the Department, or proof of insurance as required by section 4722(c) of the Vehicle Code (relating to certificate of appointment).
(2) The bond or insurance shall be in the amount of $10,000 for each place of business and shall provide compensation to a vehicle owner for damage the vehicle may sustain while it is in the possession of the emission inspection station.
(3) The bond or insurance shall be renewed each year.
(4) Cancellation of the bond or insurance shall automatically void the certificate of appointment. Inspections shall cease until the Bureau receives a new bond or proof of insurance.
(c) Specification of type. The application shall indicate the type of emission inspection station authorization applied for, that is, Commonwealth, general or fleet.
(d) Applicant. The applicant shall be the owner of the business or, in the case of a corporation, some other person specifically authorized to sign the application:
(1) If a natural person, the applicant shall be at least 18 years of age or older.
(2) If the applicant is a corporation, co-partnership or association, the application shall be signed by an officer, partner or associate, or some other person specifically authorized to sign the application.
(i) The person who signs the application shall be 18 years of age or older.
(ii) Except in the case of an executive officer, partner or associate, written evidence of the authority of the person to sign the application shall be attached to the application and attested to by a partner, or corporation or association officer.
§ 177.403. Approval of emission inspection station.
(a) Investigation. An inspection station investigator will conduct an investigation of each applicant to determine full compliance with Chapter 47 of the Vehicle Code (relating to inspection of vehicles) and this chapter.
(b) English comprehension. The applicant and each certified emission inspector shall be sufficiently versed in the English language to understand the Vehicle Code and this chapter.
(c) Issuance and display of certificate. Upon approval of the application by the Bureau, a certificate of appointment will be issued to the applicant for the place of business within this Commonwealth as set forth in the application. Emissions inspections may not be performed unless a certificate of appointment has been issued to and is prominently displayed at the officially designated station.
§ 177.404. Required certificates and station signs.
After appointment the owner of an emission inspection station shall prominently display the following:
(1) A certificate of appointment for each type of emission inspection station approved for the location.
(2) A sign clearly stating the fee for inspection, that the fee is the same whether the vehicle passes or fails, that the fee for inspection includes the cost of labor for the inspection, but not the cost of parts, repairs and adjustments, and that no additional charge shall be made by the inspecting station for one necessary reinspection within 30 days of the original inspection. Fleet and Commonwealth stations are exempt from this paragraph.
(3) The current list of certified emission inspectors.
(4) An approved official emission inspection sign outside of the garage that is clearly visible to the public. This sign shall have a keystone design which is at least 24 inches high and 21 inches wide. The background shall be navy blue with gold lettering. The station number plate shall be at least 3 inches high and at least 13 inches wide. The background shall be green with white station numbers. If a keystone designated sign is already present, the station number shall be placed below present plates. If hung from a bracket, the sign shall be double faced. Fleet, consumer complaint and Commonwealth emission inspection stations are exempt from this paragraph.
(5) A sign clearly providing the location and telephone number of the quality assurance officer or the Vehicle Control Division.
§ 177.405. Emission inspection areas.
(a) General provisions.
(1) Enhanced emission inspections shall be conducted within approved enclosed or outside inspection areas that are safe, sound, well ventilated, and in good repair and condition.
(i) Emission inspections shall be conducted within an approved enclosed building when outside temperatures are below 35°F or above 110°F or relative humidity exceeds 85%, or when it is precipitating.
(ii) Emission inspections may be conducted in an approved area outside an enclosed building when outside temperatures are between 35°F and 110°F with from 0 to 85% relative humidity and if there is no precipitation. The analyzer shall remain within the approved enclosed building at all times, but the probe and exhaust gas hose may be extended outside to the vehicle being inspected.
(2) Anticipated alterations or changes affecting the condition, size or safety of inspection areas shall be reported to the inspection station investigator within 5 days of the anticipated alteration or change.
(3) The floor shall be of a hard, clean surface and in sound, smooth condition. Dirt floors will not be approved.
(4) The inspection area shall be free of obstructions, including shelves, work benches, partitions, displays, machinery and stairways, unless, in the opinion of the inspection station investigator, the obstruction does not protrude into the area far enough to curtail or interfere with inspection.
(b) Minimum space requirements. Enhanced emission inspection stations shall be at least 12 feet by 22 feet.
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