Md. Code Regs. 11.13.12.04

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

Section 11.13.12.04 - Vehicle Assessment Before Replacement

A. Those engaged in automotive glass replacement may not undertake or complete any installation unless first a thorough assessment of the vehicle has been made.

B. If, after the assessment made under §A of this regulation, it has been determined that any discovered conditions on the vehicle could compromise the vehicle's retention system, the technician may not undertake or complete the installation. The owner or operator then shall be so notified verbally and in writing.

C. If, after the assessment made under §A of this regulation, it has been determined that the vehicle has an ADAS which could require recalibration after any automotive glass replacement, and the technician chooses not to follow Regulation .08I of this chapter, the technician may not undertake or complete the installation. The owner/operator then shall be so notified verbally and in writing. Documentation of customer notification shall be kept as a record in accordance with the provisions of Regulation .08G of this chapter. The technician shall provide the customer with a written statement that the work to be performed on the motor vehicle will meet or exceed the original equipment manufacturer specifications.

D. The following vehicles are exempt from this chapter:

(1) Registered as a Class L historic vehicle;

(2) Registered as a Class N street rod vehicle; and

(3) Registered as a Class K farm area/island vehicle.

Md. Code Regs. 11.13.12.04

Regulation .04 adopted effective 49:5 Md. R. 365, eff. 3/7/2022; amended effective 50:20 Md. R. 888, eff. 10/16/2023