9 Va. Admin. Code § 5-91-665

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 4, October 8, 2024

Section 9VAC5-91-665 - Warranty; service contract with program coordinator

A. On or after July 1, 2013, and upon designation of a program coordinator, a service contract approved by the department shall be established between each inspection station owner and the program coordinator providing, at a minimum, the following services:

1. The delivery, installation, calibration, and verification of the proper operating condition of an analyzer system that has been certified in writing by the department.

2. The instruction of all inspectors currently employed by the emissions inspection station at the time of installation to include:

a. The proper use, maintenance, and operation of the exhaust analyzer system;

b. The step-by-step procedure for performing an emissions inspection, including OBD system test as appropriate;

c. The proper safety precautions for dynamometer use; and

d. The proper safety precautions for exhaust and calibration gas ventilation procedures.

B. The agreement shall provide for equipment maintenance and service or replacement of components of the certified analyzer system including dynamometer control devices, optional analyzer equipment, and dynamometer preventative maintenance. Repair or replacement of analyzer system components, other than minimal maintenance items established in the service contract, must be performed by the program coordinator or his authorized agent.

C. The fee to be charged by the program coordinator for each certified analyzer system shall be determined by the department and shall not exceed $5,000 per year, not including optional devices and services and minimal maintenance items established in the service contract.

D. The program coordinator may contract with the inspection station to provide services or equipment beyond the minimum requirements of the contract specified in subsection A of this section.

9 Va. Admin. Code § 5-91-665

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 24, eff. August 28, 2013; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 41, Issue 01, eff. 9/25/2024.

Statutory Authority: § 46.2-1180 of the Code of Virginia; § 182 of the Clean Air Act; 40 CFR Part 51, Subpart S.