Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Public Safety
Title R714 - Highway Patrol
Rule R714-162 - Equipment Standards for Heavy Motor Vehicle, Trailer and Bus Safety Inspections
Section R714-162-14 - Exhaust System
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 714-162-14
Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024
(1) When examining the exhaust system of a vehicle, the inspector shall:
(a) check the exhaust system to determine if
there is any leaking at a point forward of or directly below the driver or
sleeper compartment; and
(i) issue a rejection
inspection certificate when there is any leaking at a point forward of or
directly below the driver or sleeper compartment;
(b) check the bus exhaust system to determine
if there is any improper leaking or discharging; and
(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate
when:
(A) there is a leak or discharge at any
location in excess of six inches forward of the rearmost part of the bus, if
the bus is gasoline powered;
(B)
there is a leak or discharge at any location in excess of 15 inches forward of
the rearmost part of the bus, if the bus is powered by anything other than
gasoline; or
(C) there is any leak
or discharge forward of a door or window designed to be opened, except for
emergency exits, if the vehicle is powered by anything other than
gasoline;
(c)
check the exhaust system for the correct location; and
(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate
when:
(A) the system will burn, char, or
damage any electrical wiring, the fuel supply, or any combustible part of the
motor vehicle;
(B) the vehicle has
no muffler;
(C) there are loose or
leaking joints;
(D) there are
leaks, excluding drain holes installed by the manufacturer, of any kind on any
part of the system;
(E) the
tailpipe is pinched;
(F) any
element of exhaust system is not securely fastened or is secured in a manner
that is likely to fail, such as securing the tail pipe with rope;
(G) the vehicle is installed with a muffler
cutout or similar device;
(H)
exhaust stacks are located in a position in which an individual may be burned
upon entering or leaving the vehicle, or in a location likely to cause damage
to any electrical wiring, fuel supply, or any combustible part of the motor
vehicle;
(I) any part of the
exhaust system passes through the occupant compartment;
(J) a tail pipe does not extend to or beyond
the rear of the cab or passenger area or is severely bent or broken;
or
(K) a tail pipe does not extend
to outer periphery of a motor home or van.
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