R714-160-16. Body

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

  (a) check the vehicle body for protruding metal parts, moldings, and other body parts that may protrude from vehicle, creating a hazard; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when metal, molding, or any other body part protrudes from the surface of the vehicle and creates a hazard;

  (b) check parts and accessories for proper securement; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when parts or accessories are not properly secured.

  (2) When inspecting bumpers of a vehicle, the inspector shall:

  (a) check bumpers to ensure they meet OEM specifications in vertical height, are centered on the vehicle's centerline, connected securely to the vehicle frame, and extend the entire width of the vehicle wheel track; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

  (A) bumpers are not 4.5 inches in vertical height;

  (B) bumpers do not extend to the entire width of original body wheel track;

  (C) bumpers are missing, improperly attached, broken, or have portions protruding which create a hazard; or

  (D) bumpers are not made from a material that is strong enough to effectively transfer impact.

  (ii) A pickup truck is required to meet the requirements of this section even though it may be sold or purchased without a rear bumper meeting OEM standards.

  (iii) Roll pans are not bumpers and are only acceptable when a material is concealed behind the roll pan that meets the strength, vertical height, and securing requirements of a rear bumper.

  (A) The material must extend the width of the wheel track and must meet all of the requirements of a rear bumper.

  (3) When inspecting the fenders of a vehicle, the inspector shall:

  (a) check for removal or alteration of front and rear fenders; and

  (i) advise the customer when any fender has been removed or altered to such extent that it does not cover the entire width and upper 50% of the tire.

  (4) When inspecting the seats of a vehicle, the inspector shall:

  (a) check seats for proper operation of adjusting mechanism and to see that the seats are securely anchored to the floor; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

  (A) seats are not anchored to the floorboard;

  (B) the seat adjusting mechanism slips out of set position;

  (C) the seat adjusting mechanism does not function properly;

  (D) any driver or passenger seat back is broken or disconnected from the base so that it will not support a person's full weight;

  (E) seat belts are not installed on vehicles manufactured after July 1, 1966 or are inoperative when present; or

  (F) seat belts are cut, torn, frayed, or otherwise damaged; and

  (b) check the motorized safety belts for proper function; and

  (i) advise the customer when a motorized seat belt does not function as designed; or

  (ii) issue a rejection inspection certificate when motorized seat belts fail to lock in the rear position.

  (5) When inspecting the air bags of a vehicle, the inspector shall:

  (a) check the Air Bag Readiness Light; and

  (i) advise the customer when air bag indicator fails to light in the manner prescribed by the manufacturer, continuously flashes, remains illuminated, or if five sets of "beeps" are heard concurrent with indicator failing to light; and

  (b) check the air bags; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when an air bag has been deployed or is not present when originally equipped on the vehicle.

  (6) When inspecting the floorboards of a vehicle, the inspector shall:

  (a) check the floorboard in both the occupant compartment and trunk for rusted areas or holes that could permit entry of exhaust gases or will not support occupants adequately; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

  (A) any area of the floorboard is rusted through sufficiently to cause a hazard to an occupant; or

  (B) exhaust gases could enter the occupant compartment or trunk; and

  (b) check the space between the floor pan and frame for body lifts; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when the lowest part of body floor is raised more than three inches above the top of the frame.

  (7) When inspecting the doors of a vehicle, the inspector shall:

  (a) check the doors and door components for proper operation; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

  (A) doors are missing, unless the vehicle manufacturer specially designed the doors to be removed;

  (B) door parts are missing, broken, or sagging to the extent that the door cannot be opened and closed properly; or

  (C) any interior and exterior door handles are not present or do not function as designed by the manufacturer.

  (ii) Shaved door handles with automatic releases are allowed provided that when the engine is running and the vehicle is in drive, the wireless remote cannot activate the door release switch.

  (8) When inspecting the hood of a vehicle, the inspector shall:

  (a) check all vehicles for hood or engine cover; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

  (A) the hood or engine cover is missing; or

  (B) the hood is unable to be opened;

  (b) check the hood and open it to check the safety catch for proper operation; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when the secondary or safety catch does not function properly;

  (c) check for proper hood operation; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when the hood latch does not securely hold the hood in its proper fully closed position; and

  (d) check for aftermarket hood scoop or air intake; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

  (A) a hood scoop, air intake, or any engine component is higher than four inches above the top of the hood; or

  (B) moving parts are exposed above the hood.

  (9) When inspecting the frame of a vehicle, the inspector shall:

  (a) check the frame and ensure that any repairs made to the frame meet OEM specifications; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

  (A) there is any broken or cracked frame component;

  (B) the frame is rusted through;

  (C) the frame has been cut or portions of the frame have been removed, drilled, or bent, affecting the strength or integrity of the frame; or

  (D) repairs made to the frame that do not meet OEM specifications.

  (10) When inspecting the mounts of a vehicle, the inspector shall:

  (a) check all mount components, including motor mounts, transmission mounts, and drive train mounts; and

  (i) advise the customer when heat cracks are present; or

  (ii) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

  (A) any mount bolts or nuts are broken, loose, or missing;

  (B) the rubber cushion is separated from the metal plate of any mount;

  (C) there is a split through the rubber cushion;

  (D) the engine or transmission is sagging to the point where the mount bottoms out or there is engine misalignment to the point of a drive train component compromise; or

  (E) fluid-filled mounts are leaking, leakage must be verified from the mount.

  (11) When inspecting the exterior rearview mirrors of a vehicle, the inspector shall:

  (a) check exterior mirrors from the driver's position for a clear and reasonably unobstructed view to the rear; and

  (i) verify a driver-side mirror that meets OEM standards is equipped on a vehicle manufactured after January 1968, and the vehicle is also equipped with either an interior mirror or a passenger exterior mirror;

  (ii) verify a passenger-side mirror is equipped on a vehicle with tinted windows or an obstructed rear view; and

  (iii) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

  (A) the required mirrors are not present; or

  (B) driver-side mirror does not meet OEM standards;

  (b) Verify mirrors are in the correct location and are mounted securely; and

  (c) check for cracks, sharp edges, or unnecessary protrusion; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

  (A) mirrors are loose enough that the driver's rear vision could be impaired;

  (B) mirrors are cracked, pitted, or clouded to a level that the obscures the driver's rear vision;

  (C) mirrors will not maintain a set adjustment; or

  (D) mirrors do not allow 200 feet of rear visibility.

  (12) When inspecting the interior rearview mirror, if an interior rearview mirror is required, the inspector shall:

  (a) check the mirror for proper mounting, location, cracks, sharp edges, and ease of adjustment; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

  (A) the interior mirror is loosely mounted;

  (B) the interior mirror obstructs the drivers' forward vision;

  (C) the interior mirror does not provide a clear view of the highway at least 200 feet to rear;

  (D) the interior mirror is cracked, broken, has sharp edges, or rear vision is obscured; or

  (E) the interior mirror will not maintain a set adjustment.

  (13) When inspecting the speedometer of a vehicle, the inspector shall:

  (a) check the vehicle to ensure that it is equipped with a properly functioning speedometer; and

  (i) advise the customer when the speedometer is not functioning properly.