N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-33.20 - Vehicle inspection: exhaust system
(a) Passenger
vehicles, commercial vehicles, or passenger vehicle transportation shall not be
certified if there is evidence of tampering with the emission control
apparatus.
(b) In the case of
commercial vehicle inspection, the following shall not be certified if:
1. An exhaust system in which the muffler is
missing, defective, or not in proper operating condition;
2. An exhaust system if there is evidence of
tampering with emission control apparatus in violation of
N.J.A.C.
7:27-15.7;
3. An exhaust system if there is evidence of
exhaust gas leakage at any point in the system;
4. An exhaust system if there is a muffler
cut-out, muffler bypass or any similar device, or any change or modification to
the exhaust system which causes excessive noise;
5. An exhaust system which has loose or worn
components or has been patched; provided, however, that an exhaust system which
has been properly welded and is in good condition may be certified;
6. An exhaust system in which all parts are
not properly mounted. The entire exhaust system shall be in such condition that
it cannot burn or cause injury to any person. Exposed exhaust pipes, stacks, or
other parts of the exhaust system which might burn a person or cause injury
shall be protected in a permanent and effective manner; or
7. An exhaust system installed in a manner
that any part thereof passes through the passenger compartment of the motor
vehicle. The exit point for the exhaust gas shall be located so that dangerous
amounts of exhaust gas will not enter the passenger compartment under normal
vehicle use even with the windows open or the outside air inlets to the heater
or air conditioner open. A replacement exhaust system is acceptable provided it
is specifically manufactured for the motor vehicle by a company which
guarantees that the exhaust system has a safe exhaust gas exit
location.
(c)
Notwithstanding (a) and (b) above, certification of a motor vehicle shall not
be refused because a muffler has drain holes that were placed in it at the time
of manufacture for drainage purposes.
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