5 Colo. Code Regs. § 1001-13-A-II
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 24, December 25, 2024
Section 5 CCR 1001-13-A-II - DEFINITIONS1. "Accreditation" means certification that the instrument and instrument manufacturer meet the operating criteria specifications and requirements of the Colorado Department of Health, Air Quality Control Commissions as specified in Part B of this regulation.2. "Air Intake Systems" are those systems that allow for the induction of ambient air (to include preheated air) into the engine combustion chamber for the purpose of mixing with a fuel for combustion.3. "AIR Program Station" is an Automobile Inspection and Readjustment (AIR) Station that qualifies and is licensed to operate as an emissions inspection and readjustment station.4. "Air System" is a system for providing supplementary air into the vehicle's exhaust system to promote further oxidation of HC and CO gases and to assist catalytic reaction.5. "BAR 90" refer to the California Bureau of Automotive Repair specifications for Exhaust Gas Test Analyzer Systems (TAS) that became effective in 1990. "BAR 97" refers to the California Bureau of Automotive Repair specifications for Exhaust Gas Test Analyzer Systems (TAS) that became effective in 1997.6. "Basic Engine Systems" are those parts or assemblies which provide for the efficient conversion of a compressed air/fuel charge into useful power to include but not limited to valve train mechanisms, cylinder head to block integrity, piston-ring-cylinder sealing integrity and post-combustion emissions control devise integrity.7. "Calibration" is the process of establishing or verifying the total response curve of an exhaust gas analyzer. Calibration is a laboratory procedure using several different calibration gases having precisely known concentrations.8. "Calibration Gases" are gases of precisely known concentration that are usually used in the laboratory as references for establishing or verifying the calibration curve of an exhaust gas analyzer.9. "Catalytic Converter" is a post-combustion device that oxidizes HC and CO gases and/or reduces oxides of nitrogen.10. "Certification" means assurance by the authorized source, whether it is a laboratory, the manufacturer, or the State, that a specific product or statement is in fact true and meets all required accreditation requirements.11. "Certification of Emissions Control" shall have the same meaning as set forth in Section 42-4-304(3)(1), C.R.S.12. "Chlorofluorocarbon" (CFC) is a class I stratospheric ozone depleting compound as listed in Appendix A, final rule vol.57.mp 147 Federal Register, 40 CFR Part 82.13. "Clean Screen Inspection Site" is that location within the program area as defined in Section 42-4-304(20)(a), C.R.S., approved by the Division and the Department of Revenue.14. "Clean Screen Inspector" is a person found qualified by the Division, and licensed by the Executive Director to operate Clean Screen Inspection equipment.15. "Clean Screen Program" is that program as defined in Section 42-4-304 (3.5), C.R.S.16. "Clean Screened Vehicle" is a vehicle that is eligible for inspection, has at least two consecutive passing remote sensing emissions readings performed at approved Clean Screen Inspection Sites prior to its registration renewal date, or for vehicles identified as low emitters on the low emitting vehicle index, one passing remote sensing reading prior to its registration date, and has otherwise complied with the provisions of Section IV of this Part A, Section XII of Part C and Section VI of Part F.17. "Clean Screen Data Manager" is that person or entity that contracts with the state to provide clean screen data management functions. This same person or entity may also act as general contractor in conducting and facilitating clean screen inspections.18. "Colorado 94" refers to those test analyzer systems that are based on BAR 90 but modified as specified by the Division for use in the AIR Program for the period of time after January 1,1994. "Colorado AIR Program BAR 97 Exhaust Gas Analyzer" or Colorado 97" refers to those test analyzer systems that are based on BAR 97, but modified as specified by the Division for all fleet inspection stations and inspection-only facilities that become licenses after May 1, 2010.19. "Colorado Automobile Dealer Transient Mode Test Analyzer System" is a dynamometer based inspection system capable of performing an inspection grade (IG 240) emissions inspection procedure under simulated driving conditions. The procedure is intended for determining the compliance status for used vehicles prior to retail sale.20. "Colorado On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) Test Analyzer System" or "OBD TAS" refers to the analytical and testing instrumentation used to verify automotive emissions and to prompt the emissions inspector through the elements of an official Colorado OBD emissions inspection.21. "Compliance" means verification that certain submission data and hardware submitted by a manufacturer for accreditation consideration, meet all required accreditation requirements.22. "Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)" is an alpha-numeric code representing a specific fault or problem identified by the OBD system on a vehicle. OBD diagnostic trouble codes are standardized across all vehicle manufacturers and are defined individually in the Society of Automotive Engineers Recommended Practice J2012.23. "Division" is the Air Pollution Control Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.24. "Electrical, Electronic, or Electro-Mechanical Span" is the adjustment of an exhaust gas analyzer using an electronic signal rather than a calibration or span gas as a reference source.25. "Emissions Control Systems" are those parts, assemblies or systems originally installed by the manufacturer in or on a vehicle for the purpose of reducing emissions.26. "Estes Park Area" means that part of the program area west of Range 71 West in Larimer County.27. "Executive Director of the Department of Revenue" or "Executive Director" is the representative of the Department of Revenue or designee responsible for the field enforcement of the AIR Program, licensing of emissions mechanics, clean screen inspectors and inspection stations.28. "Fuel Control Systems" are mechanical, electro-mechanical, galvanic or electronic parts or assemblies that regulate the air/fuel ratio in an engine for the purpose of providing a combustible charge.29. "Fuel Filler Neck Restrictor system" is the orifice and obstruction ("Flapper Door") in the gas tank filler neck that prevents the insertion of a "leaded gasoline" nozzle and deters the introduction of "leaded fuel".30. "Gas Span" is the adjustment of an exhaust gas analyzer to correspond with known concentrations of span gases.31. "Gas Span Check" is a procedure using known concentrations of span gases to verify the gas span adjustment of an analyzer.32. "Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Rating" is the maximum recommended combined weight of the motor vehicle and its load as prescribed by the manufacturer and expressed on a permanent identification label affixed to the motor vehicle.33. "Heavy Duty Vehicles (HDV)" are those motor vehicles for model years 1978 and earlier having a GVW rating of greater than 6000 pounds and for model years 1979 and newer, having a GVW rating of greater than 8,500 pounds.34. "Idle Mode" means a condition where the vehicle engine is warm and running at the rate specified by the manufacturer's curb idle, where the engine is not propelling the vehicle, and where the throttle is in the closed or idle stop position.35. "Ignition Systems" are those parts or assemblies that are designed to cause and time the ignition of a compressed air/fuel charge.36. "Inspection Area" is the area that is occupied by the analyzer, sample hose and the vehicle being inspected.37. "Inspection-only station" is that licensed station within the basic program area as defined in Section 42-4-304(2), C.R.S., which meets the requirements of Section 42-4-308, C.R.S., which facility the operator is licensed to operate by the Executive Director as an inspection-only station.38. "Instrument" is the complete system that samples and reads out the concentration of pollutant HC and CO gas plus CO2 gas. The instrument includes the sample handling system, the exhaust gas analyzer and the enclosure cabinet.39. "Light Duty Vehicles (LDV)" are those motor vehicles (to include trucks) for model years 1978 and earlier having a GVW rating of 6,000 pounds or less and for model years 1979 and newer having a GVW rating of 8,500 pounds or less.40. "Low Emitting Vehicle Index" refers to a statistical table summarizing the probability of vehicles passing the IM 240 inspection. The statistical table will be updated annually by each July 1st. The low emitting vehicle index must meet the requirements of Part F, VI.B. based on a tabulation of the previous calendar year's IM 240 inspection program results.41. "Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)" is a warning light located on the dash of vehicles equipped with On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) systems that notifies the motorist that a malfunction to the vehicle's emissions control system has been detected.42. "Motor Vehicle Emissions Compliance Inspectors (ECI)" are those persons employed and authorized by the Department of Revenue for licensing and enforcement of the AIR Program.43. "North Front Range Area" is the portion of the Program Area located in Larimer and Weld Counties as set forth in Section 42-4-304(20) as amended by Senate Bill 09-003.44. "On-Board Diagnostics II (OBD or OBDII) Test" means the electronic retrieval of stored readiness status, diagnostic trouble codes, malfunction indicator light (MIL) illumination status, and other information from a vehicle's OBD system to determine if any emission related trouble codes are present and if the MIL is commanded to be on, which would indicate the existence of an emission related malfunction with the vehicle.45. "Original Condition" means the condition as installed by the manufacturer but not necessarily to the original level of effectiveness.46. "Program Area" is that geographic area defined in Section 42-4-304(20), C.R.S. as amended by Senate Bill 09-003.47. "Registration Renewal Date" is the last day of the month in which the vehicle registration expires as defined in Section 42-3-103, C.R.S.48. "Span Gases" are gases of known concentration used as references to adjust or verify the adjustment of an exhaust gas analyzer's span settings.49. "State Emissions Technical Center Personnel" are those persons employed by or authorized by the Department of Health for technical or administrative support of the AIR Program.50. "Tampering" is the removal or rendering inoperative of any device or element of design installed on or in a motor vehicle engine, drivetrain, fuel system or exhaust system used to control emissions.51. "Test Analyzer Systems" (TAS) in the context of this regulation is that analytical instrumentation used to measure automotive emissions and prompt the operator through other elements of an emissions inspection.52. "True Concentration" is the concentration of the gases of interest as measured by a standardized instrument which has been calibrated with 1% precision gases traceable to the National Institute for Standards and Technology.53. "Zero Gas" is a gas, usually air or nitrogen, which is used as a reference for establishing or verifying the zero point of an exhaust gas analyzer.37 CR 21, November 10,2014, effective 11/30/201437 CR 21, November 10,2014, effective 12/1/201439 CR 24, December 25, 2016, effective 1/14/201740 CR 17, September 10, 2017, effective 9/30/201744 CR 18, September 25, 2021, effective 10/15/2021