Pennsylvania Code
Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION
Part I - Department of Transportation
Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions
Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics
Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION
Subchapter B - OFFICIAL INSPECTION STATIONS
Section 175.25 - Inspection area
Universal Citation: 67 PA Code ยง 175.25
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) General. The following requirements apply to inspection areas:
(1) Except as provided in subsection
(b)(1)(iii) and (3), the inspection area shall be entirely within a sound,
enclosed building; shall be in good repair; and shall be kept in good
condition.
(2) An anticipated
alteration or change affecting the condition or size of the inspection area
shall be reported to the inspection station supervisor at once.
(3) The floor shall be of a hard surface and
in sound condition. Dirt floors will not be approved.
(4) The floor of the inspection area shall be
level. No more than 1% slope from front to rear or side to side is
acceptable.
(5) The inspection area
shall be free from obstructions, including shelves, work benches, partitions,
displays, machinery and stairways. If the inspection area or any part is
located outside the building, the area shall also be kept clear of snow or
other substances which would curtail or interfere with inspections.
(6) Hoists and lifts are permitted in the
inspection area if a thorough and proper inspection can be performed.
(b) Minimum requirements. The following minimum dimensions apply to inspection areas:
(1)
Commonwealth, fleet and
general inspection stations:
(i)
Twelve feet wide by 22 feet long, if the station uses an approved headlight
aimer or tester.
(ii) Twelve feet
wide by 43 feet long, if the station uses an approved headlight aiming
screen.
(iii) A motor carrier
vehicle may be inspected either as single unit or in combination if, in the
case of a station meets the requirements of subparagraph (i), the inspection
area has an additional unobstructed length of 42 feet or, in the case of a
station meets the requirements of subparagraph (ii), an additional unobstructed
length of 21 feet.
(2)
Motorcycle inspection stations:
(i) Ten feet wide by 18 feet long, if the
station uses an approved headlight tester.
(ii) Ten feet wide by 32 feet long, if the
station uses an approved headlight aiming screen.
(3)
Trailer inspection
stations: 12 feet wide by 55 feet long.
(c) Inspections conducted in inspection area. An inspection shall be conducted entirely within the inspection area with the exception of the road test.
This section cited in 67 Pa. Code § 175.31 (relating to fleet inspection stations).
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