R714-162-14. Exhaust System

(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.