California Code of Regulations
Title 16 - Professional and Vocational Regulations
Division 27 - Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair
Article 4 - Accepted Trade Standards
Section 2744.1 - Installation Standards Applicable to Ignition Interlock Devices

Universal Citation: 16 CA Code of Regs 2744.1

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

An electronic service dealer, as defined in subdivision (p) of Section 9801 of the Business and Professions Code, who installs, calibrates, maintains, monitors, or services any ignition interlock device shall:

(a) Prohibit customers or other unauthorized persons from observing the installation, calibration, maintenance, monitoring, or servicing of an ignition interlock device.

(b) Have all tools, test equipment, and manuals needed to install or otherwise service an ignition interlock device and to screen vehicles for acceptable mechanical and electrical condition prior to installation.

(c) Provide adequate security measures to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing secured materials (tamper seals or installation instructions).

(d) Install or service an ignition interlock device in a vehicle taking into account the condition of the vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.

(e) Install or service an ignition interlock device following accepted trade standards and instructions from the ignition interlock device manufacturer.

(f) Verify that the ignition interlock device is functioning properly after it has been installed in the vehicle or serviced.

(g) Ensure that an interlock ignition device is not installed or serviced in a manner that could adversely affect the performance of the ignition interlock device or impede the safe operation of the vehicle.

(h) Restore a vehicle to its original condition when an interlock ignition device is removed. All severed wires must be permanently reconnected and insulated with heat shrink tubing or equivalent.

1. New section filed 8-19-2015; operative 10-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 34).

Note: Authority cited: Section 9814, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 9807, Business and Professions Code.

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