06- 096 C.M.R. ch. 146, § 8

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 096-146-8 - Test equipment specifications

A. All test equipment shall, at a minimum, comply with SAE J1667 test procedures.

B. A smokemeter used to measure smoke opacity in the exhaust emissions of a heavy duty diesel vehicle pursuant to this section shall, at a minimum, have the ability to measure, and where appropriate, print out the following:

(1) the smoke opacity value for each snap acceleration in sequence;

(2) the final test result, in percent opacity;

(3) the inspection date and time;

(4) the name of the inspector;

(5) the exhaust pipe diameter;

(6) the smoke emission opacity standard;

(7) "pass" or "fail" of test results compared to appropriate emission opacity standard;

(8) license plate number and state of issuance; and

(9) vehicle identification number (VIN).

06- 096 C.M.R. ch. 146, § 8