Md. Code Regs. 11.13.12.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 11.13.12.02 - Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)" means an automated system that enhances vehicle safety and assists in reducing driver error.

(2) "Adhesive bonding system" means an engineered system using chemical products, used together as a technique or process, to bond substrates.

(3) "Anti-pinch mechanism" means a feature that reverses the window or panel direction of travel when resistance is encountered.

(4) Butyl" means a copolymer of isobutylene and isoprene.

(5) "Equivalent retention system" means a system that meets or exceeds the vehicle manufacturer's performance strength specifications or has been certified by the retention system manufacturer or private labeler as appropriate for the specific application.

(6) "Final exam" means a comprehensive exam that evaluates the individual's knowledge and skills, including but not limited to retention-system-specific replacement procedures, a variety of automotive safety issues, minimum drive-away time, environmental conditions as they affect retention system performance, federal safety requirements, and the basics of safe and effective automotive glass replacement.

(7) "Full cut" means removing an existing bead of urethane to a height of approximately 1 to 2 mm wherever the residual bead is structurally sound and the substrate condition is not defective.

(8) "Initialize", "initialization", or "re-initialization" means a procedure that re-establishes proper operation of the intended function.

(9) "Minimum drive-away strength" means the minimum properties as defined and specified by the retention systems manufacturer or private labeler to meet the requirements of FMVSS 208 and 212 as it pertains to glass retention systems.

(10) "Minimum drive-away time" means the time necessary for a given adhesive system to attain minimum drive-away strength after an adhesive bonded glass part is set in place.

(11) "Polyurethane adhesive" means a thermoplastic polymer adhesive produced by the condensation reaction of polyisocyanate and a hydroxyl containing material.

(12) "Private labeler" means any individual or corporation or the entity engaged in sale or distribution of a product labeled as its own, but manufactured by any different entity.

(13) "Recalibration" means the process by which a vehicle's Advanced Driver Assistance System is returned to the vehicle manufacturer's specifications.

(14) "Retention system" means any original equipment or equivalent method of glazing attachment.

(15) "Those engaged in automotive glass replacement" refers to any individual, business, or organization that replaces automotive glass, including but not limited to individual technicians, automotive glass replacement businesses, automotive body shops, and dealerships.

Md. Code Regs. 11.13.12.02

Regulation .02 adopted effective 49:5 Md. R. 365, eff. 3/7/2022