R714-162-14. Exhaust System

  (1) When examining the exhaust system of a vehicle, the inspector shall:

  (a) check the exhaust system to determine if there is any leaking at a point forward of or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when there is any leaking at a point forward of or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment;

  (b) check the bus exhaust system to determine if there is any improper leaking or discharging; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

  (A) there is a leak or discharge at any location in excess of six inches forward of the rearmost part of the bus, if the bus is gasoline powered;

  (B) there is a leak or discharge at any location in excess of 15 inches forward of the rearmost part of the bus, if the bus is powered by anything other than gasoline; or

  (C) there is any leak or discharge forward of a door or window designed to be opened, except for emergency exits, if the vehicle is powered by anything other than gasoline;

  (c) check the exhaust system for the correct location; and

  (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

  (A) the system will burn, char, or damage any electrical wiring, the fuel supply, or any combustible part of the motor vehicle;

  (B) the vehicle has no muffler;

  (C) there are loose or leaking joints;

  (D) there are leaks, excluding drain holes installed by the manufacturer, of any kind on any part of the system;

  (E) the tailpipe is pinched;

  (F) any element of 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;

  (G) the vehicle is installed with a muffler cutout or similar device;

  (H) exhaust stacks are located in a position in which an individual may be burned upon entering or leaving the vehicle, or in a location likely to cause damage to any electrical wiring, fuel supply, or any combustible part of the motor vehicle;

  (I) any part of the exhaust system passes through the occupant compartment;

  (J) a tail pipe does not extend to or beyond the rear of the cab or passenger area or is severely bent or broken; or

  (K) a tail pipe does not extend to outer periphery of a motor home or van.