Code of Colorado Regulations
1000 - Department of Public Health and Environment
1001 - Air Quality Control Commission
5 CCR 1001-13 - REGULATION NUMBER 11 MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS INSPECTION PROGRAM
Part C - Inspection Procedures and Requirements for Exhaust Emissions, Fuel Evaporation Control, Visible Smoke Emissions, Emissions Control Systems, On-Board Diagnostics (OBD); and Practices to Ensure Proper Emissions Related Adjustments and Repairs
Section I - PRE-INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

I.A. A licensed emissions mechanic, licensed emissions inspector or authorized emissions inspector must perform all aspects of the inspection, unless the inspection is conducted by an automated emissions testing system (Kiosk). It is the responsibility of emissions mechanics and emissions inspectors to notify the Department of Revenue of their current place of employment and any subsequent transfer, and place of residence. The Contractor shall be responsible for its personnel and notifying the Department of all personnel assignments and adjustments in those assignments. The emissions mechanic not employed by an "Inspection-Only Station" shall notify the customer prior to initiating an emissions inspection if he/she is unable to perform the required adjustments and/or repairs for that particular vehicle should that vehicle fail the inspection. Otherwise the emissions mechanic shall not conduct an inspection on a motor vehicle unless that emissions mechanic so notifies the customer or is able to perform the adjustment and/or repair procedures for that particular vehicle as prescribed by the manufacturer and specified by Section IV. of this Part C.

I.B. Inspections may only be performed on the premises of the licensed address as prescribed in Part D, Section I.A.2. The entire inspection shall take place within the reach of the emissions testing equipment.

I.C. In consideration of maintaining inspection integrity:

I.D. Upon a physical verification of the vehicle identification number (VIN) and license plate number, the emissions mechanic or emissions inspector will enter this information into the program database, unless the inspection is conducted by an automated emissions testing system (Kiosk), in order to match this information with the state registration record. In the case of a match, the emissions mechanic or emissions inspector shall proceed. If no match is found, a new inspection record will be created. All non-Colorado registered vehicles and first time registrations with the State of Colorado will require the creation of a new inspection record by the emissions mechanic or emissions inspector.

I.E. The emissions mechanic, emissions inspector or automated emissions testing system (Kiosk) shall ascertain from the inspection record data base if an initial inspection or an after-repairs inspection is to be conducted. If an after-repairs inspection is to be conducted, previous inspection data is required for comparison. Specific emissions related repair information as specified in Section VII (B) of this Part C shall be entered to the database. Inspections conducted within 60 days of the initial inspection date are to be considered an after-repairs inspection. Inspections conducted greater than 60 days from the initial inspection date are to be considered initial inspections.

I.F. The emissions mechanic or emissions inspector shall perform a cursory safety assessment of the motor vehicle prior to inspection for all IM240 and Two-Speed Idle tests. If in the opinion of the emissions mechanic or emissions inspector the vehicle is unsafe to inspect due to engine/drive-line metallic noises, or leaking fluids, the request for inspection may be refused.