Summary


In Section R714-158-3, a paragraph is added. Changes to Section R714-158-3 also include adding definitions, redefining some current ones, and removing some. In Section R714-158-4, the title is changed. A Safety Inspection station will be required to employ a station manager who possesses a valid certificate. Amount of the surety bond required is changed from $1,000 to $10,000 or Garage Keepers Insurance. The $25 annual license fee is eliminated from the rule. The $100 reinstatement fee for a station or inspector that has been suspended or revoked is eliminated from the rule. The $100 fee required for a station name or address change is changed to $87 and is no longer found in the rule. A Safety Inspection must obtain and maintain a valid business license and business registration from the Utah Department of Commerce unless it is a government station. The application and denial process for a new Safety Inspection station is more clearly defined. In Section R714-158-5, the title is changed. Building and equipment requirements for Safety Inspection stations that inspect passenger vehicles and light trucks and heavy vehicles are defined. In Section R714-158-6, the title is changed. A person applying to become an inspector no longer needs a valid driver license, but must present a passport or copy of a valid driver license or identification card issued by a state government within the United States to verify identity. The application and denial process for an inspector is more clearly defined. The $10 processing fee is reduced to $7 and is no longer found in the rule. The $20 fee to replace a lost or missing inspector certification card is reduced to $1 and is no longer found in the rule. In Section R714-158-7, the title is changed. In order for an inspector to renew a certificate, they are required to successfully complete the training course within six months prior to the expiration date of the certificate. The renewal and denial process for inspectors is re-defined. In Section R714-158-8, the title is changed. Actions for students who falsify information or cheat are added. In Section R714-158-9, the title is changed. Stations will no longer be required to be open for at least eight hours during normal business days. They will no longer be required to have at least one inspector on duty during business hours. Changes also require all inspection certificates to be issued through the online inspection program unless it is temporarily unavailable. If the online program is unavailable for more than three days, the station will be required to contact the division. Paper inspection certificates can be used while the online program is temporarily unavailable, but the information from the inspection will need to be entered into the online program within 72 hours after the it becomes available again. The changes require that safety inspections be conducted and certificates be issued only at the station where the inspector is employed unless the inspection is performed on a government-owned emergency fire response vehicle or ambulance. Inspectors should avoid conducting safety inspections on their personally-owned or operated vehicles. Inspectors can only use their username and password when using the online inspection program. The changes redefine other general safety inspection program requirements. In Section R714-158-10, the title is changed. Station Fee to Utah Interactive language is removed from the rule. Changes the limits on number of inspection certificate books that can be purchased. In Section R714-158-11, the title is changed. Violation of federal safety inspection laws, rules, or regulations are added. Delinquent fee for Utah Interactive language is removed from the rule. An applicant or licensee who is denied a certificate or permit will not be eligible to reapply for a period of 90 days from the date of denial. A licensee whose certificate or permit is revoked will not be eligible to reapply for another certificate or permit for a period of one year from the date of revocation. In Section R714-158-12, time to request an appeal hearing is lengthened from 10 days to 15 days. A hearing is required to be held within 30 days of the request. The hearing officer will have 10 days instead of 5 days to issue a written decision. An appeal to the advisory council will be able to be made within 30 days instead of 10 days. The written decision of the council will constitute final agency action and will be subject to judicial review. Reconsideration of the order of the advisory council by the department is removed. In Section R714-158-13, procedures for safety inspection station closures is added as required by statute.