N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-33.20

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

Section 13:20-33.20 - Vehicle inspection: exhaust system

(a) Passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, or passenger vehicle transportation shall not be certified if there is evidence of tampering with the emission control apparatus.

(b) In the case of commercial vehicle inspection, the following shall not be certified if:

1. An exhaust system in which the muffler is missing, defective, or not in proper operating condition;

2. An exhaust system if there is evidence of tampering with emission control apparatus in violation of N.J.A.C. 7:27-15.7;

3. An exhaust system if there is evidence of exhaust gas leakage at any point in the system;

4. An exhaust system if there is a muffler cut-out, muffler bypass or any similar device, or any change or modification to the exhaust system which causes excessive noise;

5. An exhaust system which has loose or worn components or has been patched; provided, however, that an exhaust system which has been properly welded and is in good condition may be certified;

6. An exhaust system in which all parts are not properly mounted. The entire exhaust system shall be in such condition that it cannot burn or cause injury to any person. Exposed exhaust pipes, stacks, or other parts of the exhaust system which might burn a person or cause injury shall be protected in a permanent and effective manner; or

7. An exhaust system installed in a manner that any part thereof passes through the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle. The exit point for the exhaust gas shall be located so that dangerous amounts of exhaust gas will not enter the passenger compartment under normal vehicle use even with the windows open or the outside air inlets to the heater or air conditioner open. A replacement exhaust system is acceptable provided it is specifically manufactured for the motor vehicle by a company which guarantees that the exhaust system has a safe exhaust gas exit location.

(c) Notwithstanding (a) and (b) above, certification of a motor vehicle shall not be refused because a muffler has drain holes that were placed in it at the time of manufacture for drainage purposes.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-33.20

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 810(a), effective 5/16/2016