In Rule R714-162, the catchline has been changed from "Equipment Standards for Heavy Truck, Trailer and Bus Safety Inspections" to "Equipment Standards for Heavy Motor Vehicle, Trailer and Bus Safety Inspections". In Section R714-162-1, the statutory reference to Subsection 41-6a-1601(2) has been added as one of the references giving authorization to the rule. In Section R714-162-2, the term "heavy motor vehicle" replaces "heavy truck". The reference to Section 53-8-204 has been added. In Section R714-162-3, the catchline has been changed from "Inspection Procedures" to "Definitions". It states that terms used in this rule are found in Sections 41-1a-102 and 41-6a-102, and 49 CFR 571, et seq. Ten definitions have been added, including a new definition for the "acute area" of a windshield. This definition is taken from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Appendix G to Subchapter B of Chapter III-Minimum Periodic Inspection Standards. In Section R714-162-4, the catchline has been changed from "Equipment Requirements" to "Incorporation of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards." Also, this section now incorporates by reference 49 CFR Parts 393, 396, and 396 Appendix, which include a standard that the stroke be measured with the engine off and a reservoir pressure of 80 to 90 psi instead of 90 to 100 psi. It states, "This rule incorporates by reference the standards found in 49 CFR Parts 393, 396, and 396 Appendix G as the minimum standards a motor vehicle must meet to pass a safety inspection under this rule." In Section R714-162-5, the catchline has been changed from "Registration" to "Applicability of Rule." In Section R714-162-6, the catchline has been changed from "Tires and Wheels" to "Inspection Procedures." In Section R714-162-7, the catchline has been changed from "Steering Alignment and Suspension" to "Registration." In Section R714-162-8, the catchline has been changed from "Coupling Devices" to "Tires and Wheels." Tires on axles other than the steering axle can be rejected if the tire has a boot, blowout patch, or other ply repairs that are substandard and not identified by a triangular label in the immediate vicinity. A rim or ring can now be rejected if it is improperly sealed. Wheel nuts, studs, or clamps can be rejected if they are cracked, stripped or otherwise ineffective. In Section R714-162-9, the catchline has been changed from "Brakes" to "Steering Alignment and Suspension." Excessive play in the steering wheel on vehicles with power steering must be checked with the engine running. The reject criteria for steering wheel lash 19- and 21-inch steering wheels have been added. Missing spokes on a steering wheel is now a reject. Measuring with hand pressure only was added to the rejection criteria for measuring motion between any linkage member and its attachment point of more than 1/8 inch. It is a reject if one or more leaves are displaced in a manner that could result in contact with a tire, rim, brake drum, or frame. The information about lateral axle displacement after a turn has been removed. It is not a reject when there is a loose bushing in the torque or track rods. It is a reject if wheel bearing free play or kingpin looseness exceeds OEM specifications. In Section R714-162-10, the catchline has been changed from "Electrical Systems" to "Coupling Devices." The inspection of saddle mounts has been added along with conditions for rejection. In Section R714-162-11, the catchline has been changed from "Lighting System" to "Brakes." A check to ensure the vehicle is in installed with the required brakes has been added. The sentence requiring replacement of a brake ling or pad that has been contaminated has been removed. It is still a reject and would have to be replaced. Measurements on brake lining cracks have been added. It is a reject if a crack exceeds 1-1/2 inches in length, has a crack or void that exceeds 1/16 inch observable from the edge of the lining. The information about brake chambers utilizing long stroke push rods being allowed a greater maximum stroke at which brakes should be readjusted has been removed. If a rotor has an external crack or any crack that opens upon brake actuation, it is now a reject. Thermoplastic nylon brake hose wording has been removed and now indicates that if there is a color difference between the cover and inner tube, it is a reject. The indication of a correct new pressure fitting being allowed to a brake hose has been removed. This would be acceptable, but doesn?t need to be in the rule. Low pressure warning device reject criteria has been changed to include a reject if the device does not operate at 55 psi and below or 1/2 the governor cutout pressure, whichever is less. A cracked mounting bracket, brace, or adapter on a tractor protection valve or device on a power unit is now a reject. Fluid lines that are leaking, restricted, crimped, cracked or broken are no longer identified as being only hoses or tubes. In Section R714-162-12, the catchline has been changed from "Exhaust System" to "Electrical System." The example of a bungee cord as a temporary repair for battery securement has been removed. In Section R714-162-13, the catchline has been changed from "Fuel System" to "Lighting System." The statement that all original equipment lights must be operational has been removed. The requirement that, "Fog driving lights or Auxiliary Headlight(s) OEM are not white or yellow in color, or are not properly aimed to four (4) inches or less left to right and four (4) inches or less up to down or do not operate on a separate switch," has been changed. It is now a reject if "fog driving lights are not white or yellow in color or are not properly aimed or do not operate on a separate switch." It is a reject if back up lights on trailers (if present) are not white or are on when the vehicle is moving forward. It is now a reject if any required light, reflector, or retro reflective sheeting is not present, does not light properly, is not the proper height, is not the proper color, or is not in the proper location as listed in Part 393 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. In Section R714-162-14, the catchline has been changed from "Vehicle Interior" to "Exhaust System." It is a reject if there is any exhaust leaking at a point forward of or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment. It is a reject if the exhaust system is located where it will burn, char, or damage any electrical wiring, the fuel supply, or any combustible part of the motor vehicle. Drain holes installed by the manufacturer on an exhaust system are not a reject. It is a reject if any element of the exhaust system is not securely fastened or is secured in a manner that is likely to fail, such as securing the tail pipe with rope. It is a reject if a tailpipe is severely bent or broken. The following notice has been removed: "On some larger vehicles such as school buses, the extremely long piping system requires the use of flexible "slip" joints to allow for expansion and contraction. These are designed not to leak when warm." In Section R714-162-15, the catchline has been changed from "Vehicle Exterior" to "Fuel System." The admonition that an ASME container should be visually inspected each time it is filled has been removed. Inspectors are not necessarily the ones that fill the containers. Wording that states that a tank installed in the bed of a truck must be protected with a shield over the top and down any exposed sides has been removed. The requirement that a tank be shielded to protect it covers this. Information about a CNG fuel container being inspected after a motor vehicle accident or fire and at least every 36 months or 36,000 miles has been removed. This is the responsibility of the CNG tank inspector or owner. The safety inspector verifies the inspection for a certified CNG tank inspector has been done. The warning about a safety inspector doing maintenance or altering an alternative fuel system has been removed. In Section R714-162-16, the catchline has been changed from "Windows and Glazing" to "Vehicle Interior." Loose or sagging frame components are now a reject. Any condition, including loading, that causes the body or frame to be in contact with a tire or any part of the wheel assemblies is now a reject. Adjustable axle assemblies or sliding sub-frames with locking pins missing or not engaged are now a reject. Information that all vehicles are required to have a working odometer in order to be registered in Utah has been removed. In Section R714-162-17, the catchline has been changed from "Safe Loading" to "Vehicle Exterior." The reject criteria for engine or transmission sagging to the point where you hear the mount bottom out has been changed to the engine or transmission is sagging to the point where the mount bottoms out. In Section R714-162-18, the catchline has been changed from "School Bus" to "Windows and Glazing." The reject criteria for a damaged windshield has been changed to reflect FMCSA standards. As noted above, the definition of the acute area of a windshield has also changed to reflect FMCSA standards. It is a reject if a crack intersects with another crack within the acute area; if there is any damage within the acute area that cannot be covered by a disc 3/4 inch in diameter, or if there is any damage in the acute area that is within three inches of any other damage in the acute area. The information regarding Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations no allowing front left and right side windows to be tinted darker than 70% has been removed. This is still a regulation and a reject if violated. In Section R714-162-19, the catchline is "Safe Loading." Rails, support frames, tiedown bolsters, locking pins, clevises, clamps, and hooks listed as container securement devices on intermodal equipment have been removed. The reject criteria now refers simply to container securement devices on intermodal equipment. If a vehicle does not have a front-end structure or equivalent device as required, to protect against shifting cargo, it is now a reject. In Section R714-162-20, the catchline is "School Bus". The old rule stated that an aisle that does not have the required clearance is a reject. That has been changed so that an aisle that is not clear of obstructions is a reject.