Md. Code Regs. 11.13.12.05

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

Section 11.13.12.05 - Selection of Glass and Retention Systems

Those engaged in automotive glass replacement shall:

A. Use glass products meeting the requirements of ANSI Z26.1 as required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 205;

B. Use either an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) approved retention system or equivalent retention system as certified in writing by the equivalent retention system manufacturer directly or through a private labeler;

C. Obtain and follow written comprehensive and current application instructions from the retention systems manufacturer or private labeler, including at least:

(1) The proper use of the retention system;

(2) Storage specifications;

(3) Minimum drive-away time charts containing temperature and humidity variables, if applicable; and

(4) Any special procedures required for adverse weather conditions;

D. Use only retention systems that have lot numbers and expiration dates printed on appropriate products;

E. Use glass products compatible with the ADAS which may be affected/impacted by the glass replacement; and

F. Use only equipment specifically designed and purposed for recalibration when recalibration of the ADAS is required by the vehicle manufacturer. Further:

(1) Recalibration shall be completed using either an OEM-approved recalibration system/procedure, or equivalent recalibration procedure as assured in writing by the equivalent recalibration equipment manufacturer;

(2) Equivalent recalibration equipment, and the procedures used in conjunction with that equipment, shall be represented in writing by the manufacturer as being suitable for and compatible with the accurate recalibration of ADAS on the vehicle specifically contained within that equipment's database;

(3) Recalibration equipment shall only be used on vehicles specifically covered within the device's database/software and may not be used to recalibrate models beyond the scope of the software; and

(4) Recalibration equipment may not be altered or modified without the express permission of the manufacturer, and all regular maintenance shall be sufficient to comply with the manufacturer's requirements.

Md. Code Regs. 11.13.12.05

Regulation .05 adopted effective 49:5 Md. R. 365, eff. 3/7/2022; amended effective 50:20 Md. R. 888, eff. 10/16/2023