R714-160-17. Exhaust System

  (1) The inspector shall examine the vehicle's exhaust system and comply with the following requirements:

  (a) check the manifold, exhaust or header pipe, mufflers, tail pipes, and the supporting hardware; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

  (A) the muffler is missing;

  (B) the exhaust system has leaks of any kind on any part of the system, excluding drain holes installed by the manufacturer.

  (C) any part of the system is not securely fastened or is secured in a manner that is likely to fail, such as using a rope to secure the tail pipe;

  (D) the tail pipes do not extend beyond the outer periphery of the passenger compartment, discharge at any point forward of the passenger compartment, or are severely bent or broken;

  (E) the exhaust system passes through any occupant compartment;

  (F) a muffler cutout or similar device is installed on the vehicle;

  (G) any part of the exhaust system that is located or exposed in a manner that a person will likely be burned or injured; or

  (H) any part of the exhaust system is located so that it would likely result in burning, charring, or damaging the electrical wiring, the fuel supply, or any combustible part of the motor vehicle.