R714-161-14. Frame and Body

  (1) When inspecting the body of a vehicle, the inspector shall:

  (a) check the frame for welds, cracks, or structural damage; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when there are welds, cracks, or structural damage that constitute a hazard;

  (b) check the fenders for proper mounting, cracks, breaks, bends, and sharp edges; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when fenders are missing, improperly mounted, cracked, bent or have sharp edges;

  (c) verify the front fender covers 45 degrees to the front and 45 degrees to the rear;

  (d) verify the rear fender covers the top half of the tire;

  (e) check the chain, sprocket, or belt protective guards for proper operation; and

  (i) advise the customer when chain or belt guard is missing, broken, or cracked; or

  (ii) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

  (A) the chain is worn beyond manufacturer's specification;

  (B) the sprocket is worn beyond manufacturer's specification; or

  (C) the belt drive or drive belt is worn beyond the manufacturer's specifications;

  (f) check the seat for proper attachment;

  (g) check the seat's locking device and determine if it functions properly; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

  (A) the seat is not properly and securely attached; or

  (B) the locking device fails to function properly;

  (h) if the seat is designed for two people, check the seat area for hand holds to ensure the hand holds are properly attached and of sufficient strength and size to adequately support 200 pounds; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when a hand hold is not present, when required, or when it is not of sufficient strength and size to adequately support 200 pounds;

  (i) check the foot rests on a vehicle that has a seat designed for two people; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when foot rests are not present, when required;

  (j) check the frame and mounting brackets on the engine; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when the engine mounts or brackets are cracked or broken;

  (k) check the vehicle stand for proper operation; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

  (A) the stand fails to hold the vehicle in an up-right position;

  (B) the stand fails to stay in the stored position or is secured by wire or other methods; or

  (C) the side or center stand is cracked, broken, or loose; and

  (l) check the left side mirror; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

  (A) the left side mirror is missing; or

  (B) the left side mirror is broken, cracked, or otherwise damaged to the point rearward vision is obscured.