Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 391 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 391-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Subject 391-3-20 - INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Rule 391-3-20-.04 - Emission Inspection Procedures

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 391-3-20-.04

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) Prior to performing an emission inspection, the inspector shall determine whether the vehicle has leaking fluids, is overheating, or is otherwise unsafe to inspect. The inspector shall not perform an emission inspection on any vehicle which is unsafe to inspect.

(2) Inspectors shall perform a complete emission inspection on any responsible motor vehicle presented for an initial inspection, in accordance with the requirements of the Act and this Chapter and the procedures as prompted by the GAS, including the following:

(a) For OBD equipped vehicles.
1. A tampering inspection.

2. An OBD system check. On occasion, when activated by EPD, the GAS will prompt the inspector at the conclusion of the OBD system check to perform the 2-speed idle test to collect exhaust emission data. The exhaust emission data will not be used to determine Pass/Fail results of the vehicle.

3. A fuel cap verification.

(b) For non-OBD equipped vehicles.
1. A tampering inspection.

2. An exhaust emission test. The inspector may perform a 2-speed idle test on vehicles as prompted by the GAS.

3. A fuel cap verification.

(c) For non-conforming vehicles.
1. A tampering inspection. The inspector shall perform a tampering inspection only for those vehicles given non-conforming status by EPD that were originally equipped with a catalytic converter by the vehicle manufacturer or that have been subsequently equipped with a catalytic converter.

2. An exhaust emission test. The inspector shall perform a 2-speed idle test on all vehicles that have been given non-conforming status by EPD.

3. A fuel cap verification.

(3) The station owner and inspector shall take all reasonable precautions to avoid damage to vehicles during the emission inspection.

(4) EPD may require alternate procedures for certain types or classes of vehicles when it determines that such alternate procedures are necessary to safely and effectively inspect such vehicles.

(5) Emission inspections may be performed on any vehicle when done "at motorist's request," for reasons such as performing a reciprocal inspection for a motorist to meet the emission inspection requirements in his or her state of residence, as allowed by the Georgia Analyzer System software. The inspection procedure to be performed by certified inspectors shall be as prompted by the GAS.

(6) Inspectors shall perform a reinspection of the portions previously failed during an emission inspection on any vehicle presented for an after repairs inspection, in accordance with the requirements of the Act and this Chapter and the procedures as prompted by the GAS.

O.C.G.A. § 12-9-40, et seq., as amended.

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