New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Saf - Department of Safety
Subtitle Saf-C - Commissioner, Department of Safety
Chapter Saf-C 3200 - OFFICIAL MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
Part Saf-C 3206 - INSPECTION AREA AND EQUIPMENT
Section Saf-C 3206.04 - Tools and Equipment

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Saf-C 3206.04

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) Each inspection station shall have the following tools and equipment:

(1) A brake drum gauge and a brake rotor measuring device;

(2) A gauging device to measure the thickness of brake pads and shoes;

(3) A dial indicator capable of measuring suspension components including ball joints;

(4) A lift or jack, capable of hoisting any vehicle the station is authorized to inspect;

(5) Tools necessary for the proper assembly and disassembly of any parts, including:
a. Hammers;

b. Portable lights;

c. Socket sets, including metric sizes;

d. Wrenches, including open and box end; and

e. Screwdrivers;

(6) Headlight wall or board or commercially manufactured headlight aiming device capable of determining the proper headlight angle of all vehicles to be inspected;

(7) Commercially recognized tint meter system, capable of measuring all aftermarket tinted windows if the station inspects vehicles with tinted glass;

(8) Computer software and hardware authorized by the department, if conducting electronic safety inspections;

(9) Any other tools necessary to conduct a proper vehicle inspection; and

(10) Tire tread depth gauge.

(b) All required tools and equipment shall not be shared with other inspection stations.

(See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 3200) #5250, eff 10-21-91; ss by #6603, INTERIM, eff 10-18-97, EXPIRES: 2-15-98; ss by #6664, eff 12-30-97; ss by #7731, amd by #7731, eff 7-26-02; amd by #8530, INTERIM, eff 12-24-05, EXPIRED 6-22-06 (paragraph (a) and subparagraphs (b)(1)-(7)); amd by #8915, eff 6-22-07 (paragraph (a) and subparagraphs (b)(1)-(7)) (See Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 3200) (formerly Saf-C 3205.04); amd by #9184, eff 6-20-08

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