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 3218 - EXHAUST SYSTEM
Section Saf-C 3218.02 - Outside Pipes

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Saf-C 3218.02

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) The outside pipe, side-pipe or exhaust pipe shall meet the following requirements:

(1) The muffler shall be installed according to the vehicle manufacturer's specifications and shall not give off excessive noise, fumes, smoke, flame, gas, oil or fuel residue, pursuant to RSA 266:59;

(2) No exhaust gases shall enter the passenger compartment;

(3) Any flexi-type exhaust piping shall be self-sealing, free of leaks, holes, patches or defects, properly fastened to the vehicle and used only on the exhaust side of the emission control system; and

(4) No portion of the exhaust system or exhaust pipe shall extend, in any direction, beyond the limits of the vehicle's body without heat shielding.

(See Revision Notes at chapter heading Saf-C 3200) #8915, eff 6-22-07

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