N.J. Admin. Code § 16:53-8.15 - Exhaust system
(a) The
exhaust system shall vent to the rear of the rear wheels. The exhaust system
shall not discharge below or forward of any operable window.
(b) All parts of the exhaust system shall be
securely installed entirely outside of the vehicle body. Flexible pipe or
tubing is prohibited in the exhaust system.
(c) The engine shall be maintained in proper
operating condition so as to prevent the discharge of excessive smoke or other
air contaminants. Sedan-type autobuses shall meet the New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection motor vehicle emission inspection standards applicable
to the type of engine installed.
1. Each
exhaust emission system shall be inspected utilizing equipment approved by the
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
2. Inspection of the exhaust emission system
may be conducted by the operator, by a person designated by the operator, or by
the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission for the fee set forth in
N.J.A.C.
16:53-10.1.
3. Each sedan-type autobus shall be inspected
every six months by a person qualified to conduct emission testing.
Self-inspection emission testing shall be completed within 20 days prior to
self-inspection certification. Inspections performed by any person other than
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission personnel shall require a certification
from the individual conducting such inspection indicating his or her
qualifications to conduct such a test and the type of equipment used.
(d) No portion of the exhaust
system shall be located in a manner that could result in the burning or
damaging of electrical wiring, fuel system components, or any combustible part
of the sedan-type autobus.
(e)
Engine covers shall be properly sealed and shall not permit any engine
compartment vapors to enter the passenger compartment.
Notes
See: 21 N.J.R. 1098(a), 21 N.J.R. 2051(b).
At (c) added 1.-4. regarding exhaust emission system inspections.
Amended by R.2002 d.295, effective
See: 34 N.J.R. 1327(b), 34 N.J.R. 3099(a).
Rewrote the section.
Amended by R.2008 d.49, effective
See: 39 N.J.R. 3889(a), 40 N.J.R. 1357(b).
In (c)2 and (c)3, substituted "Motor Vehicle Commission" for "
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