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 3244 - STREET RODS
Section Saf-C 3244.12 - Exhaust System

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Saf-C 3244.12

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) The exhaust system, including the exhaust pipe, muffler, resonator, catalytic converter, tailpipe, hangers, brackets and all other component parts shall be inspected for leakage, improper fastening and proper operation.

(b) All street rods shall be equipped with mufflers in good working condition.

(c) A street rod shall be rejected if:

(1) It has no tailpipe or muffler;

(2) There is, inside the street rod, an operator controlled device such as a muffler cut-out or muffler by-pass which amplifies or increases the noise emitted by the muffler;

(3) There are holes, rusted or worn surfaces in any component parts or supporting hardware;

(4) There are loose or leaking joints or leaking seams in any section;

(5) Any portion of the exhaust system is not securely fastened;

(6) Any portion of the exhaust system passes through the passenger compartment or trunk;

(7) Muffler jackets or flexible pipe, which does not seal itself, is used in the exhaust system;

(8) The tailpipe end is pinched or damaged;

(9) The muffler has loose or missing interior baffles or holes which have been repaired with patches; or

(10) Excessive fumes, smoke, flame, gas, oil or fuel residue escapes in violation of RSA 266:59.

(d) A street rod with an outside exhaust system shall meet the following requirements:

(1) The muffler shall not give off excessive noise, fumes, smoke, flame, gas, oil or fuel residue;

(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 street rod and used only on the exhaust side of the emission control system; and

(4) Pursuant to RSA 266:113, III, the exhaust discharge point shall be to the rear of the rear edge of the front door and shall exit exhaust gases away from the street rod.

(5) 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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