D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 18, r. 18-753

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 18-753 - INSPECTION OF EXHAUST EMISSION SYSTEMS

753.1

[Repealed] D.C. Law 10-106, 41 DCR 1014 (March 4, 1994)

753.2

The Director shall provide the operator of the tested vehicle with a written description of the results of the test with an indication of the maximum allowable levels for emissions from the tested vehicle.

753.3

Except as provided in § 751.4, no motor vehicle shall be deemed to have passed this inspection unless its exhaust emissions are within the maximum allowable levels established pursuant to § 752.

753.4

Light duty gasoline-propelled motor vehicles shall be tested for Hydrocarbon and Carbon Monoxide emissions by the use of a non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) exhaust gas analyzer that fulfills the specifications for this device pursuant to § 614 of this title.

753.5

Emission test of these motor vehicles shall be performed while the motor vehicle is idling in accordance with the following procedures:

(a) Motor vehicles equipped with manual transmission shall be placed in "neutral" for the purpose of the test;

(b) Motor vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions shall be placed in "park" for the purpose of the text; and

(c) Procedures for performing exhaust emission tests shall be established in the Manual.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 18, r. 18-753

Section 2 of the District of Columbia Exhaust Emission Inspection/Maintenance Program Amendments Act of 1980, D.C. Law 3-152, 27 DCR 4907 (November 7, 1980), 32 DCRR § 6.603(e); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 30 DCR 2571, 2572 (May 27, 1983); and § 4(b) of the Motor Vehicle Biennial Inspection Amendment Act of 1993, 41 DCR 1014 (March 4, 1994)