N.J. Admin. Code § 16:53-3.27

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 16:53-3.27 - Exhaust system

(a) The exhaust system shall vent to the rear or on the street side to the rear of the rear wheels of the autobus. No portion of the exhaust system shall be located in a manner that could result in the burning, charring, or damaging of electrical wiring, the fuel supply, or any combustible part of the autobus.

(b) The exhaust system of an autobus powered by a gasoline engine shall terminate at or within six inches forward of the rearmost part of the autobus and shall discharge gases to the atmosphere to the rear of all doors or windows designed to be opened for ventilation. Windows designed to be opened solely as emergency exits shall not be considered to be designed to be opened for ventilation.

(c) The exhaust pipe of an autobus, other than a gasoline-powered autobus, shall:

1. Discharge gases to the atmosphere at or within 15 inches forward of the rearmost part of the autobus; or

2. Discharge gases to the atmosphere to the rear of all doors or windows designed to be opened for ventilation. Windows designed to be opened solely as emergency exits shall not be considered to be designed to be opened for ventilation.

(d) The exhaust system shall be maintained in proper operating condition in conformity with standards promulgated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

1. Each autobus exhaust emission system shall be inspected utilizing equipment approved by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

2. Inspection of the exhaust emission system may be conducted by the operator, by a person designated by the operator, or by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission for the fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 16:53-10.1.

3. Each autobus shall be inspected every six months by a person qualified to conduct emission testing. Self-inspection emission testing shall be completed within 20 days prior to self-inspection certification. Inspections performed by any person other than New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission personnel shall require a certification from the individual conducting such inspection indicating his or her qualifications to conduct such a test and the type of equipment used.

(e) Engine covers shall be properly sealed and shall not permit any engine compartment vapors to enter the passenger compartment.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:53-3.27

As amended, R.1983 d.110, effective 5/2/1983.
See: 14 N.J.R. 1347(a), 15 N.J.R. 694(b).
Section completely amended.
Amended by R.1989 d.392, effective 7/17/1989.
See: 21 N.J.R. 1098(a), 21 N.J.R. 2051(b).
At (d) added 1.-4. describing auto exhaust emission system inspections.
Amended by R.2002 d.295, effective 9/3/2002.
See: 34 N.J.R. 1327(b), 34 N.J.R. 3099(a).
Rewrote (a) and (b); in (c), rewrote the introductory paragraph, substituted "autobus" for "vehicle" in 1 and substituted "designed to be opened" for "openable" in 2; in (d), substituted "The exhaust" for "Such" and "proper operating condition" for "good working order" in the introductory paragraph, rewrote 2, substituted "Self-inspection emission testing" for "Inspections" and "self-inspection certification" for "the expiration date indicated on the sticker issued by the Department" in 3, and deleted 4; added (e).
Amended by R.2008 d.49, effective 3/3/2008.
See: 39 N.J.R. 3889(a), 40 N.J.R. 1357(b).
In (d)2 and (d)3, substituted "Motor Vehicle Commission" for "Department of Transportation".