N.J. Admin. Code § 7:27B-5.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 7:27B-5.3 - Procedures for the visible smoke test for gasoline-fueled motor vehicles

(a) An inspector conducting a visible smoke test to determine a gasoline-fueled motor vehicle's compliance with the standard set forth at N.J.A.C. 7:27-15.6(a) shall perform the test as follows:

1. Place the vehicle in neutral gear with all accessories off and the emergency or parking brake secured;

2. Increase the engine speed to an engine speed greater than the idle mode, and observe the exhaust emissions and crankcase emissions for visible continuous smoke;

3. If there is visible smoke in the exhaust emissions or crankcase emissions for a period in excess of three consecutive seconds, the motor vehicle has failed the smoke test; and

4. If there is no visible smoke in the exhaust emissions or crankcase emissions for a period in excess of three consecutive seconds, the motor vehicle has passed the smoke test.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:27B-5.3

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 2049(a), effective 10/3/2016