67 Pa. Code § 177.405 - Emission inspection areas
(a)
Emission inspections shall be conducted within approved enclosed or outside
inspection areas that are safe, sound, well ventilated, and in good repair and
condition.
(1) Emission inspections shall be
conducted within an approved enclosed building when outside temperatures are
below 35°F or above 110°F or relative humidity exceeds 85%, or when it
is precipitating.
(2) Emission
inspections may be conducted in an approved area outside an enclosed building
when outside temperatures are between 35°F and 110°F with from 0 to 85%
relative humidity and if there is no precipitation. The analyzer shall remain
within the approved enclosed building at all times but the probe and exhaust
gas hose may be extended outside to the vehicle being inspected.
(b) Anticipated alterations or
changes affecting the condition, size or safety of inspection areas shall be
reported to the Quality Assurance Officer within 5 days of the anticipated
alteration or change.
(c) The floor
shall be of a hard, clean surface and in sound, smooth condition. Dirt floors
will not be approved.
(d) The
inspection area shall be free of obstructions, including shelves, work benches,
partitions, displays, machinery and stairways, unless, in the opinion of the
quality assurance officer, the obstruction does not protrude into the area far
enough to curtail or interfere with inspection.
(e) Emission inspection stations shall be at
least 12 feet by 22 feet.
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