Section 18-753. INSPECTION OF EXHAUST EMISSION SYSTEMS

 

753.1[Repealed] D.C. Law 10-106, 41 DCR 1014 (March 4, 1994)

 

753.2The Director shall provide the operator of the tested vehicle with a written description of the results of the test with an indication of the maximum allowable levels for emissions from the tested vehicle.

 

753.3Except as provided in § 751.4, no motor vehicle shall be deemed to have passed this inspection unless its exhaust emissions are within the maximum allowable levels established pursuant to § 752.

 

753.4Light duty gasoline-propelled motor vehicles shall be tested for Hydrocarbon and Carbon Monoxide emissions by the use of a non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) exhaust gas analyzer that fulfills the specifications for this device pursuant to § 614 of this title.

 

753.5Emission test of these motor vehicles shall be performed while the motor vehicle is idling in accordance with the following procedures:

 

(a)Motor vehicles equipped with manual transmission shall be placed in “neutral” for the purpose of the test;

 

(b)Motor vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions shall be placed in “park” for the purpose of the text; and

 

(c)Procedures for performing exhaust emission tests shall be established in the Manual.

 

source

Section 2 of the District of Columbia Exhaust Emission Inspection/Maintenance Program Amendments Act of 1980, D.C. Law 3-152, 27 DCR 4907 (November 7, 1980), 32 DCRR § 6.603 (e); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 30 DCR 2571, 2572 (May 27, 1983); and §4(b) of the Motor Vehicle Biennial Inspection Amendment Act of 1993, 41 DCR 1014 (March 4, 1994).