Section Saf-C 3218.01 - Inspection of Exhaust System(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 or excessive noise pursuant to RSA 266:59.(b) All vehicles shall be equipped with mufflers in good working condition and shall meet the requirements of RSA 266:59.(c) All replacement exhaust systems shall meet the requirements of RSA 266:59. Trucks that are not equipped with a camper or other enclosed structure for carrying passengers may be inspected without a tail pipe, as long as the muffler extends past the passenger compartment and has a down spout.(d) A vehicle shall be rejected if: (1) It has no tailpipe or muffler;(2) There are holes, or structural rust or worn components in any part of the exhaust system that compromises the integrity of the system;(3) There are loose or leaking joints or leaking seams in any section;(4) Any portion of the exhaust system is not securely fastened;(5) Any portion of the exhaust system passes through the passenger compartment or trunk;(6) Muffler jackets or flexible pipe, which does not seal itself, is used in the exhaust system;(7) The tail pipe end is pinched or damaged in such a way to restrict exhaust flow;(8) The muffler has loose or missing interior baffles, or holes which have been repaired with patches;(9) There is a muffler cut-out, muffler by-pass or similar device which allows excessive or unusual noise;(10) Excessive fumes, smoke, flame, gas, oil or fuel residue escapes in violation of RSA 266:59; or(11) Any flammable material is in contact with any portion of the exhaust causing fume, smoke or fire hazard.N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 3218.01
(See Revision Notes at chapter heading Saf-C 3200) #8915, eff 6-22-07
Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 06, Filed February 11, 2016, Proposed by #11016, Effective 1/6/2016, Expires 1/6/2026.