Section 10.12.120 Davis County Centralized Emission Testing.


Prior to the adoption of Ord. 03-2002 on 10/01/2002, Section 10.12.120 read as follows.

         A.    Permit Required.
    1.    No person shall perform any part of the official emissions inspection for the issuance of a certificate of compliance unless the person possesses a valid certified emissions tester or certified emission repair technician permit issued by the Division.
    2.    Applications for a certified emissions tester or certified emission repair technician permit shall be made upon a form to be prescribed by the Division. No permit shall be issued unless the applicant has shown adequate competence by successfully completing the written and practical portions of the permit requirements as specified in this chapter.
    3.    An applicant shall comply with all of the terms stated in the permit application and with all the requirements of this chapter.
    4.    An applicant shall complete a Division approved training course and shall demonstrate knowledge and skill concerning the performance of emissions inspections and adjustment of vehicles to manufacturer’ s specifications. Such knowledge and skill shall be shown by passing:
    a.    A written qualification test including knowledge of the following:
    i.    Operation and purposes of emission control systems;
    ii.    Relationship of HC, NOx and CO to timing and carburetor adjustment;
    iii.    Adjustment to manufacturer’ s and high altitude specifications;
    iv.    Inspection procedures as outlined in this chapter;
    v.    Operation of an exhaust gas analyzer including the performance of a gas calibration and leak check;
    vi.    The provisions of Section 207(b) warranty provisions of the Federal Clean Air Act; and
    vii.    Knowledge of the function of onboard diagnostics, pressure tests and NOx emission control equipment functional tests.
    viii.    The provisions of this chapter and other Division policies and procedures.
    b.    A performance qualification test including the following:
    i.    Visual inspection and knowledge of the function of the required emission control equipment;
    ii.    Demonstration of skill in the proper use, care, maintenance, and calibration and leak checking of approved analyzers;
    iii.    Demonstration of ability to conduct the emissions inspection including a pressure test and/or NOx emissions control equipment functional test if required by the Division;
    iv.    Demonstration of ability to adjust the engine system to manufacturer’ s and high altitude specifications; and
    v.    Demonstration of ability to accurately and legibly complete the inspection forms.
    5.    A signed hands-on performance check sheet shall be necessary for successful completion of the performance qualification test. The hands-on performance check sheet shall be signed by an instructor or other person approved by the Division.
    6.    The Division may issue the applicable permit to an applicant upon the applicants demonstration that he/she has successfully completed the applicable requirements of Section 10.12.170.
    7.    The permit shall be valid only at the enhanced basic I/M program station or certified emission repair facility where the certified emissions tester or certified emission repair technician is presently employed. If the permittee is later employed at another enhanced basic I/M program station or certified emission repair facility, he/she shall notify the Division of the employment change. He/she shall also be required to be permitted there prior to performing any emissions tests. A separate permit number may be issued for use at the additional enhanced basic I/M program station as determined by the Division. Also, an additional permit fee may be charged. That permit will expire on the same date as the original.
    B.    Requalification Requirements for All Certified Emissions Testers and Certified Emission Repair Technicians.
    1.    Upon determination, by the Director, of the necessity of updating the qualifications for certified emissions testers and certified emission repair technicians, they shall be required to requalify.
    2.    Certified emissions testers and certified emission repair technicians shall requalify annually. Failure to requalify within the required period of time shall result in suspension or revocation of the permit as described in this chapter.
    C.    Permit Expiration.
    1.    All permits shall be issued annually and shall expire one year from the date of issuance. A permit shall be renewable sixty (60) days prior to the date of its expiration.
    2.    It is the responsibility of the permittee to pursue the renewal of the permit. (Ord. 7-1996 § 1 (part))
    A.    The Davis county I/M technical & test facility personnel will conduct a variety of experimental emission (gas/diesel) tests using state of the art test equipment, hardware and software.  The types of experimental and emission tests may include stand alone or a combination of the following type of emission tests:
    1.    I/M 240
    2.    DC98 loaded
    3.     ASMII
    4.    OBD II
    5.    Two-speed idle or UTAH 2000
    B.    Centralized OBDII test
    1.  The county centralized test facility will conduct OBDII testing on model year 1996 (8500 GVWR or under) or newer vehicles, in lieu of traditional tailpipe emission test.  The county will establish modeling OBDII methodology for its centralized emissions program.  The test procedures will vary based on technological advances, program efficiency and will comply with USEPA Guidelines, as stated 40 CFR, Part 51 and 85/FR/Vol. 65, No. 183.
    C.    Centralized testing procedure.  The lane lead, under the direction of the I/M supervisor, will select the appropriate test, or tests, that each lane will be running for any given day.  The vehicle owners will be greeted at the door and advised to enter the customer waiting room.  The technician will verify owner and vehicle information, drive the vehicle to the appropriate testing position, verify all engine, weight, emission control equipment, and exhaust system before continuing with the test.  All pertinent information will be entered into UTAH2000 Analyzer or the county's computer database and the appropriate test(s) selected.
The inspector will perform the test as prompted by the emission test equipment.  After the test is completed the technician will sign and date the appropriate paperwork and discuss the test with the vehicle owner/operator.
     1.      The centralized emission testers shall comply with all the requirements of the latest USEPA's Technical Guidance Documents and the requirements as outlined in this Ordinance.
     2.    Emission testing equipment will be checked, maintained, calibrated and serviced in accordance with the appropriate equipment manufacturers' procedures.