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MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 4, 1984
Special Meeting of Meridian City Council called to order by Mayor Grant
Kingsford at 7:30 P.M.
Members Present: Bill Brewer, Ron Tolsma, Bert Myers, Bob Giesler
Others Present: Mr. & Mrs. Oren Mayes, George Wendt, Gary Smith, Bob Spencer
Wayne Crookston.
The purpose of this Special Meeting was a Public Hearing on the Meridian
Impact Area.
Mayor opened the meeting for Public Testimony.
There was no response.
Public Hearing was closed.
The Motion was made by Brewer and seconded by Tolsma to have the City
Attorney prepare the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the
necessary Resolutions and Ordinances as required to adopt the Meridian
Impact Area.
Motion Carried: All Yea
The Motion was made by Myers and seconded by Brewer to adjourn until such
time as the representatives from.JUB Engineers were present to conduct the
workshop on the Water & Sewer Rate Study, this occured at 7:35 P.M.
Motion Carried: All Yea
Mayor Kingsford reconvened the meeting at 8:00, P.M.
Mr. Chuck Larson was present from JUB engineers to explain the computations
and recommendations contained in the Water & Sewer Rate Study prepared by
his firm. Mr. Chuck Larson also answered any questions from the Mayor &
Council.
It was the concensus of the Council that they would need to digest this
report further before any action was taken.
The Motion was made by Myers and seconded Tolsma to adjourn this Special
Meeting of the Meridian City Gouncil at 9:25 P.M.
Motion Carried: All Yea
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and regulations ,
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this program?
Tredinnick, this program
here throughout this time
Councilman Tolsma, are the:
three years?
Tredinnick, no the rules are
be changed.
Councilman Giesler, do you have
being made?
Tredinnick, the data has not all .
inspection stations are making ad~
adjustments on the forms, we hope 1
of January.
Wayne Crookston, City Attorney, at tY.
ordinance is this crossed out or undei
Tredinnick, this is crossed out.
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MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL
October 1, 1984
Item:
Minutes of Previous Meeting Held September 17, 1984. (APPROVED)
Minutes of Special Meeting Held September 24, 1984. (APPROVED)
l. Discussion on Air Quality Ordinance. (ATTORNEY TO MAKE ORDINANCE)
2. Sherry Witt: 300 North Linder Road, Requesting Council approval
to connect to City Sewer. (APPROVED)
3. Pre-Termination Hearing, Water/Sewer/Trash Deliquencies.(APPROVED)
4. Approve the Bills. (APPROVED)
5. Department Reports.
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MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 1, 1984
Regular Meeting of the Meridian City Council called to order by.Mayor Grant
Kingsford at 7:30 P.M.
Council Members Present: Bill Brewer, Ron Tolsma, Bert Myers, Bob Giesler
Others Present: Bruce Stuart, Doug Nichols, Earl Ward, Kenny Bowers,
Gary Schaffer, Wayne Crookston, Dell Tredinnick, Jim Witt.
Minutes of the last Regular Meeting held September 17, 1984 were approved
as written.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held September 24, 1984 were approved as
written.
Item #1. Discussion of Air Quality Ordinance.
Mr. Dell Tredinnick from the Air Quality Board was present to answer
questions from the Council and the Public.
Mr. Tredinnick handed out to the Mayor and Council copies of the rules
and regulations governing this program.
Councilman Myers, is this program self-supporting?
Mr. Tredinnick, this program was funded under a 100% grant but should
be self-supporting from the sale of stickers after it has been in effect
for a time.
Myers, will you be staying here or moving to a different place to set up
this program?
Tredinnick, this program is scheduled to run for three year~ and I will be
here throughout this time.
Councilman Tolsma, are these rules and regulations unchangeable for the
three years?
Tredinnick, no the rules are set up so if any problems develop they can
be changed.
Councilman Giesler, do you have any figures on the percent of adjustments
being made?
Tredinnick, the data has not all be entered as yet and some of the
~.nspection stations are making adjustments and not marking these
~djustments on the forms, we hope to have some good data by the end
of January.
Wayne Crookston, City Attorney, at the top of page seven of the sample
ordinance is this crossed out or underlined?
Tredinnick, this is crossed out.
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Crookston, on page 14 does this appl~ to the ordinance and how.would this
work, if Meridian adopted would they have their own board?
Tredinnick, there would be only one board, set by Ada County, on which
Meridian would have members. This Board would be equal reprsentation.
There was more discussion (Tape on File)
Mayor Kingsford advised that a motion was necessary to instruct the Attorney
draw up a Ordinance covering the Air Quality and recommended the Council
proceed with this.
The motion was made by Giesler and seconded by Brewer to have the City
Attorney prepare the necessary Ordinance that fills the needs of the City
of Meridian to adopt the Air Quality Ordinance.
Motion Carried: Brewer, Yea, Tolsma, Yea, Giesler, Yea,
Myers, Nay.
Item #2. Request for hookup to City Sewer by Jim & Sherry Witt at 300
North Linder Road.
Mr. Jim Witt was present to represent this request.
Mr. Witt stated they were having problems with their septic system and
would like to hookup to the City Sewer which runs in front of their
property on Linder Road. He advised the Council that he had checked
on the cost of extending city water and that it would be 14 to 15 thousand
dolla~s to extend to their property, but that he would be willing to put
a meter on his well.
Mayor Kingsford; Mr. Witt you realize the hookup fee is double and the
monthly charge is double when you are not in the city limits.
Mr. Witt; Advised that he had been informed of that.
Motion was made by Myers and seconded by Tolsma to approve the request
of Jim & Sherry Witt to hookup to the city sewer with a double hookup
fee. The double average monthly sewer charge based on 6,500 gallons
water usage.
Motion Carried- All Yea
(ITEM #3)- Pretermination Hearirig- W/S/T/ Delinquincies.
Mayor Grant Kingsford Read; This is to inform you in writing if you choose
you have the right to a pretermination hearing at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4th,
1984 before the Mayor and Council, to appear in person to be judged on
the facts and defend the claim made by the City of Meridian that your
water/ sewer / trash bill is delinquent, you may retain council. This
service will be discontinued .~2c~:.~ _29 , 1984 unless payment is received
in full.
Mayor Kingsford asked if there was anyone present who wished to have
a hearing.
No One Was Present.
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Mayor Kingsford Read; due to their failure to pay their water bill or
present any valid reason why the bill has not been paid, their water shall
be turned off on dcbj:. ~U,1984. In order to have their water turned
back on there will be an additional fee of $10.00.
They are hereby informed that they may appeal or have the decision of the
City be reviewed by the Fourth Judicial District Court, pursuant of Idaho
Code, even though they appeal the water will be shut off.
The total amount overdue was $4,555.65
The motion was made by Giesler and seconded by Myers to approve the turn off
of the delinquent customers.
Motion Carried-Al1 Yea
(ITEM #4)- Bills
Motion was made by Tolsma and seconded by Giesler to approve the Bills.
Motion Carried- All Yea
Mayor Kingsford stated that the council needed to approve the purchase
of Lot 9 0~: By The Lake at Cherry Lane Subdivision for a price of
$17,000 which has been negotiated with the owner.
The motion was made by Tolsma and seconded by Myers ~o approve this purchase.
Motion Carrried- All Yea
Mayor Kingsford complimented the Valley News and Mr . GaPy--Sfia€f~~-=for
the oustanding job they were doing and a~ked Mr. Shaffer to pass this
on to Mr. Wherry.
Therefore being there no further business to come before the council the
motion was made by Myers and seconded by Tolsma to adjourn at 8:05P.M.
Motin Carried- All Yea.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page(s)
I. AUTHORITY ................................................ 1
II. DEFINITIONS ............................................... 1
I11. EMiSSIONS MECHANIC LICENSE
A. Appltcation for License ............................. 2
B. Fees ................................................ 2
C. Requtrements ........................................ 2
D. Approval Procedure and Costs ........................ 3
E. Transfer ofi Emissions Mechanlc Llcense ............ 3
F. Lapse of Emiss(ons Mechanics Llcense ............... 3
G. Requaliflcation Requlrements ........................ 4
H. Revocation of Emfsstons Mechanics Llcense .......... 4
IV. LICENSING OF AUTOMOTIVE INSPECTION AND READJUSTMENT PROGRAM STATIONS
A. General ............................................. 5
B. Fees ................................................ 5
C. ~Icenstng Requlrements ............................... 5
D. Analyzer Envtronment ................................ 7
E. Approval Procedure .................................. 7
F. Lapse of Station Lfcense Certiftcate ................ 8
G. Revocatton of AIR Program Llcense Certlflcate ....... 8
H Analyzer Speclftcattons ............................. 9
I. Test Gas Specificattons ............................. 11
V. AIR PROGRAM STATION OPERATION
A. General ............................................. 13
B. Alternate Fuel Identtficatlon ....................... 13
C. Certtficate of Complfance ........................... 13
D. Publlc NotPces ...................................... 15
E. Record Keeping ...................................... 15
F. Qualtty Control ..................................... 16
G. AIR Program Statlon Reporting ....................... 18
VI. EMISSIONS TEST
A• General •~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~• ~9
B. Appl(cablllty ....................................... 19
C. Ident(f(catlon of Vehicle Requlred to Comply W(th
The Automotive inspectton b Read,ustment Program .... 20
D. Standards ........................................... 20
E. Schedule For Obtaining Certtficates of Compllance ... 20
F. Emfss(ons Test Procedure ............................ 21
Vil. AIR PROGRAM STATION AUDIT PROCEDURES
A. Applicabtllty ....................................... 28
B. Audit Procedure ..................................... 28
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I. AUTHORITY FOR ADOPTION:
Ada County Ordinance Number 130, Motor Vehtcle Em(sslons Control Ordtnance
Section 6 and the city of Bolse, Idaho Ordinance number 4744, Motor Vehtcle
Em(ssions Controi Ordinance Section 6.
I1. DEFINITIONS
A. "Emfsslons Mechanic" means a person who has:
1) Quallfied by passing a wrttten and practlcal examinatlon of an
Emisslons Mechanic Tralning Program.
2) Successfully demonstrated the abiiity to operate, callbrate and
maintatn the requlred analyzers.
3) Has been t~ssued a itcense as an "Emtsslons Mechanic". '
B. ~~A(r puality Board" go~rerntng body of the Automotive lnspectlon and
Read~ustment (AIR) Program.
C. "Audlfi Gas" means the gas spectfled by the Atr Quality Board to be
used for AIR Program station audlts.
D. "Au#omotive Inspectlon.and Readjustment Program~~ (AIR) (s the program
established by Ada County and Boise City to reduce carbon monoxtde
leveis in the Ada County carbon monoxide non-attainment area.
E. "Calfbratfon Gas" - are gases of manufacturers~ specifled con-
centration whtch are used as references for establlshing or verifytng
the calibrat(on curve of an exhaust gas analyzer.
F. ~~Certlftcate of Compiiance" - ts that sttcker which certifies annual
compl(ance wfth the program. This stlcker is to be affixed to the
lower left front windshield.
G. ~~Emisstons Mechanic Training Program'~ ls a formal pnogram offered
through vocational education, the aduit education system or private
instttuttons whlch have been revlewed and approved by the A(r Qualtty
Board.
H. ~~Em(sslon Test~~ - The annual analysls of the percent carbon monoxtde
(CO) emttted from a motor vehtcle at Idle.
I. '~Model YeaN~ ts the year shown on the motor vehlcle registratlon.
J. "Test Gas" - Authorized AIR Program gas used in weekly analyzer span
procedure as described ln Section IV.I.
K. '~Motor Vehtcle~~ - As defined by the Idaho Code.
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L. "Statton Stgn~~ - The official public destgnatton of an AIR statton.
III.EMISSIONS MECHANIC LICENSE
A. Applicattons for License
Applicatlons for Itcense as an Emissions Mechanics shall be flled with
the AIr Quality Board, 650 Matn S#reet, Boise, Idaho 83702.
Applicattons for the Em(ssions Mechanics LTcense shall be completed on
forms provided by the Alr Quailty Boerd.
B . Fees
1. Fees for Emisslons Mechanlc Llcense shall be due upon Issuance or
renewal. Payment must be made wtth a check or money order drawn
to the Air Quality Board. ~
2. The fees for the tnitlal and yeariy renewal of the Emissions
Mechanic~s License shall be established by the Atr Quality°Board.
C. Requirements For issuance Of An Emissions Mechanic Llcense
An applicant must demonsfirate the knowledge and skili necessa~y to per-
form an emtssions test and adjustment of motor vehlcle engines to manu-
facturers spectfications. Such knowledge and skill will be shown by
passing:.
1. A written or oral Emtsstons Mechantc~s quallficatlon test given In
accordance with an approved training program that tests the applt-
cant~s knoaledge ot the followtng:
a) Operatlon and purpose of emissions control systems.
b) Relationship of HC and CO to tim(ng and carburetton.
c) AdJustment of motor vehicles to manufacturers~ spectfications.
d) Operatton of an exhaust gas analyzer, tncluding the perfor-
mance of a test gas span.
Note: If an orat exam is gtven, a written Ifst of answers must
accompany the test answer sheet. Use of an interpreter for
non-English speaking applicants ts to be provlded by the applt-
cant.
2. A test covering the rules~and regulatlons governing the AIR Program.
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3. A performance test that demonstrates the appltcant~s skill in the
performance of the ttems Ilsted in ~a~ through ~e~, below. The
performance check sheet signed by an instructor of an Emissions
Mechanic~s tralning program is requlred.
a) V(suai Inspectlon of the requlred emission control equlpment
for 1984 and newer vehlcles.
b) pemonstratlon of sktll in the proper analyzer use, care,
matntenan.ce, and test gas spanning.
c) Demonstration of ablltty to conduct the emissions test and
necessary repairs.
d) Demonstratlon of abfltty to adjust the engine system to manu-
facturers~ speciftcations.
e) Demonstration of ablltty to properly use Atr Program data and
statlon log book forms.
D. Approval Procedure.
Applicattons submitted to the Alr Qual(ty Board wtll be revtewed. A
check wtit be made to tnsure the mechanlc has successfully passed the
Em(ss(ons Mechanlc tratn(ng program. Applicants meeting the requlre-
ments of Sectton C wlll ~ tssued an Emissions Mechanic~s Ltcense by
the Atr Quallty Board. Appllcants not meettng the requtrements of
Section C wlll be denied an Emisstons Mechan(c~s Ltcense.
E. Transfer of Emissions Mechanic Ltcense.
1.. The Emiss(ons Mechanfc must notify the Alr Quallty Board in
writing within five (5) days, when he/she beglns employment at
another Automottve inspect(on and Readjustment Program Statlon or
(s no longer employed as an Emisslons Mechanic.
2. The AIR Program statlon must notify the Atr Quallty Board in
writing five (5) days after employtng an Emiss(ons Mechanlc who
transferred his/her Emtss(ons Mechanlc~s License.
F. Lapse of Emissions Mechantcs License
1. It is the responsiblltty of the Em(ssions Mechanic to pursue
relicensing.
2. A person to whom the Air Quality Board has Issued an Emisslons
Mechanlc~s License and who does not make appitcatlon for renewal
pr(or to exptration shall be deemed to have forfetted the satd
License and shall be required to pass the Em(sslons Mechan(c~s
' ` Qualtflcatton Test, reapply and remtt the applfcation fee lf a new
License Is requested.
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G. Requaltficatlon Requirements for Emissions Mechanlc
1. Emfssions Mechanics shall be required to requal(fy if the
Air Qualtty Board determines it is necessary to update
their technical quaitffcations.
2. The Air Quallty Board wtll mall a not(ce to the Emtsslons Mechanlc~s
AIR Program station address spectfiytng requtrements and training
schedule.
H. Revocation of Emissions Mechanics Llcense
The Alr Quality Board has the authortty to suspend or revoke the
Emtss(ons Mechanic~s License and require the surrender of the
Ltcense upon showing by the record that:
a) The Emisslons Mechanic denled the issuance of a Cer#Iflcate
of Compltance to a veh(cle which at the ttme of the inspec-
t(on was ln such condition that it complled wlth the Ordi-
nance.or Rules and Regulations for Issuance of a Certlficate
of Compl(ance.
b) The Emissions Mechanlc issued a Certificate of Compllance
for a vehicie which was in such condition that it dld not at
the time comply wtth the ordinance or Rules and Regulatlons
for the tssuance of a Certtficate of Complfance.
c) The Emisslons Mechantc caused a Certiflcate of Compltance to
be issued wlthout an Inspectlon, and required adjustment.s or
d(agnosts having been made in accordance wlth Sectlon VI.F.
Emisslons Test Procedure.
d) The Emissions Tests are not betng performed In accordance
with the Ordlnance, Rules and Regulations, and Alr Quality
Board policy.
2. Upon findtng that an Emisstons Mechanic has vlolated any provlsion
ot H 1(a through d), the Atr Quality Board wtll Immedtately
suspend the Emisstons Mechanfc~s Ilcense. The Alr Quality Board
will tnvesttgate the violation and prepare a summary report. The
Board wtil revlew the report and nottfy tn writing the Emisslons
Mechanic of the Board~s dec(ston. In addition, any other acts
whlch are Incompatible with or reflect discredit on the Air
Quality Board, staff vr program obJect(~es wlll be subJect to
tnvestigatton and possible revocatlon of Ilcense.
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IV~. LICENSING OF AUTOMOTIVE INSPECTION AND READJUSTMENT PROGRAM STATIONS
A. General
t. No person or enterprise shall in any manner represent any place as
an Automotive Inspect(on and Read~ustment (AIR) Program station
unless such statton is operated under a valid AIR Program statfon
Ilcense.
2. No license for any AIR Program station may ~ assigned, trans-
ferred or used by other than the original applicant for that
specifitc statlon.
3. Appl(cations for Iicense as an AIR Program statton shait be made
on forms provided by the Atr puallty Board. No Itcense shali
be Issued uniess the Air Qual(ty Board finds that the faclllt(es,
tools and equtpment of the applicant comply with the requirements
set forth In Sectlon IV. C, Requlrements for Licenstng of an AIR
Program Statlon.
a) Appltcants may choose to limit the performance of Emtsslons
Tests to a particular fleet of motor vehicles, make or model,
type of vehicle or iist of customers.
b) Shouid the AIR Program Station elect to Itmft the performance
ofi Emisstons Tests, the station representative must indicate
on the application form, the type of motor vehicle or fleet
that applicant wlll test. The AIR Program Statlon may be
requlred to furnlsh the Air puallty Board with spec(al
reports describtng the statlon~s emisstons testtng procedures.
c) Should the AIR Program Station destre to expand the em(ssions
test(ng servlce to Include new vehlcle types or additional
fleets, the AIR Program Station must notlfy the Alr Qualtty
Board in wrfting five (5) days prior to performing em(ssions
tests on the additlonal motor veh(cles.
B. Fees
1. Fees for the tnittal and yeariy Itcense renewal shall be
estab~lished by the Air Qualtty Board.
2. Fees for Issuance or renewal of the AIR Program station Iicense
shall be due upon Issuance or renewal. Payment must be made wlth a
check or money order drawn to the Atr Qualtty Board.
C. Requirements for Ltcensing of an AIR Program Station
1. No Itcense to operate an AIR Program station will be issued unless
the appltcant ig located at a permanent location and can
demonstrate.the abiltty to perform the emtsslons test,.the
~ prescribed adJustments and have ready access to the necessary
replacement parts. • ~
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2. No I(cense to operate an AIR Program station wlll be issued uniess
the facility employs at least one Ond(vidual who has been Issued
an Emissions Mechanlc~s Ltcense as prescribed in Sectlon III,
Emiss(ons Mechanic L(cense.
3. No Iicense to operate an AIR Program stat(on wlll be issued unless
the factlity has an analyzer that meets the 1974 Caltfornia Bureau
of Automotive Repalr requlrements and the requirements of
Subsectfon 207(b) of the Federal Clean Air Act.
4. The tollowing tools, equlpment and supplies shall be avatlable for
~performance of the emisslons test and for the repatr or adjustment
ot vehicies whlch exceed thelr CO percentage standard.
a) Equtpment required to perform em(sslons tests:
1) Alr Qualtty Board approved gas analyzer w(th a copy of
the manufacturers~ (nstruction, maintenance and calibra-
tlon manuai. The manual accompanying each analyzer
shall contain at least the following:
i. A copy of the Caltfornta Bureau of Automotive
Repatr, Department ot Consumer Affalrs, State of
Californta Certlftcate of Approval;
fi. complete analyzer technical descriptlon;
Iit. analyzer functlonal .schematlcs;
iv, analyzer modei number;
v. analyzer operating ma(ntenance to Include periodtc
recommendatlons, I.e. da11y, weekly, monthly and
procedures for maintalning sample system Integrtty;
vi. analyzer caltbratlon instructfons;
vii. analyzer service schedule identlfytng the items
needtng malntenance and the procedures to be
followed by the purchaser. The servtces to,be per-
formed only by the manufacurer shall be cfearly
identlfied.
viti. analyzer manufacturers~ warranty provlslons to
fnclude Iisting of warranty repair stations by
name, address and phone number;
Ix. name, address and phone number of the analyzer ser-
vlce representative.
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2) Repalr of emissions testtng equlpment shall be in accor-
dance with the manufacturer~s procedures using specified
replacement parts.
3) Test gas bottles, a.pressure regulator and a flow control
device for test gas spanning of the analyzer or other
systems that~equal(zes pressure and flow between the
test gas bottle and the analyzer.
4) Non-reactive tallptpe extenders or probe adaptor for
inspect(ng vehlcles w(th screened or baffled exhaust
systems.
b) Equipment ~equired for repa(r or adjustment of vehicles:
1) Approved AIR Program Analyzer
2) Tachometer
3) Dwell meter.
4) Ignition timing Iight
5) Propane klt for idle mixture adjustment
6) Commerclally aval:lable reference manual giving the idle
speed, idle mixture, tlming, dwell, fast tdle speed spect-
ficattons and Informatlon covering the emisslons
control systems for mode) years 1970 and newer motor
veh(cles ~
7> The Air Quality Board may requ(re addltlonal equipment
for the dtagnosis or repa(r of vehicles as new methods
are developed.
D. Analyzer Environment. The analyzer must be kept In an environment
which complles with the manufacturers specificattons.
E. Approvai Procedure
1. Appllcat(ons recetved by the Air Quallty Board wlll be revtewed
for completeness and• an Inspection of the facility wlll be per-
tormed. An inspectlon ~eport wlli be prepared for the Atr Quallty
Board~s revtew. ~
2. Statlons recelvtng a Itcense as an AIR Program statlon shall
operate the factltty according to the requirements and procedures
contained in this handbook and all other rules and regutatlons
promulgated by the Alr Qualtty Board..
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3. Statlons which meet the requirements of Sect(on IV(C) will be
granted an Afr Program Station License and issued an AIR Program
statlon sign. The station stgn and Air Pragram Station Ltcense
shall be posted in a conspicuous place, readily visible to the
public. The Station s(gn and Itcense shall rematn the property of
the Alr Qualtty Board.
4. Stations not meet(ng the requtrements of Sectton IV(C) wlil be
denied an AIR Program Statlon L(cense.
F. Lapse of Air Program Station Ltce~se
1. It is the responsiblllty of the licensee to pursue reltcensing.
2. A statton to whfch the Alr Quallty Board has Issued an Alr Program
Station Llcense and which does not make an appllcation for renewal
of the Atr Program Statlon License prior to the expiration date
shali be deemed to have forfelted the Iicense. The statton wtll
be requtred to reapply (f a new Air Program Statlon License Is
requested.
G. Revocation of AIR Program Station License
1. The Atr Qualtty Board has the authority to suspend or revoke the
Station L(cense and requt~e the surrender of the License
Certtflcate, AIR Program Stat(on stgn and unused Certificates of
Compllance upon showtng by the record that:
a. The s.tatlon Is not open and avallable to perform em(sslons
tests as Indlcated in the statlon Iicense application.
b. The Air Quallty Board determtnes that the statton has
vidlated any provtslons of this Handbook or any rule or regu-
lation properly promulgated for the operatton of an AIR
Program statlon.
c. Such station is not equtpped as requlred; such statton Is not
operating from a locatlon for which the Itcense was tssued,
emissions tests are not being performed in ac~ordance wtth
appllcable laws, rules and regulattons or the statlon Is
allowing the emisstons tests to be performed by an emisslons
mechanic who does not have a current Ltcense.
2. A report describing the vlolatlon wtll be prepared and submitted
to the Air Qual(ty Board. The Board wlll notlfy the AIR Program
statton 1n wrtting of the reasons and Justification for iicense
revocatlon. The statton representatlves may request a heartng
within five days of written notiftcatlon at whtch tlme the Itcen-
see may present evldence, call witnesses and be represented by
counsel. Within ten (10) days after written notiftcatton or
hearing the Board shall notlfy the IicenSee in writtng of Its
decision. .
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H. Analyzer Specittcatlons
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1. No emissions test required by the AIR Program shall be per-
formed unless the type of (nstrument used for measuring the
exhaust gases from motor vehicles meets Californta Bureau of
Automottve repair standards 1974 and the requirements of
Sectton 207(b) of the Clean Alr Act. Coptes of the March 26, 1981
List of Cal(fornla Bureau of Automotive Repatr (BAR) approved ana-
lyzers may be obta(ned from the Adm(nlstrator, Alr Quallty Board,
650 Maln, Botse, Idaho 83702.
2. Stations ustng analyzers that meet BAR 74 but do not meet the
requirements ofi Sectlon 207b of the Clean Atr Act wlll not be
approved as AIR Program stations.
3. Stations possesstng analyzers that meet BAR 74 and 207b requtre-
ments which have gone out of productlon and for whtch repalr parts
are not readlly available will not be approved as AIR Program sta-
t(ons.
4. A manufiacturer not Ilsted on the Californla Bureau of Automotive
Repair Approved Analyzer Llst may request the app~oval of an
instrument for use in AIR Program stattons. The manufacture may
request approval from the Air Quallty Board, 650 Main Street,
Boise, ID 83702. AIl manufacturers maktng appllcatlon shall fur-
n(sh the followtng: ~
a) Instructlon manuals that describe the operation, maintenance,
callbratlon and quallty control procedures of the analyzer.
b). Technical speclflcations tncluding schematlcs, design
charactertstics, photographs and a prtce tlst which tncludes
the base prtce for each modei and the pr(ces of optional
accessortes.
c) The results of Independent testing whlch demonstrates that
exhaust gas analyzers of the model tor whlch approval Is
requested meet the minimum criterla contalned In Section IV, H.5.
d) Documentation showtng that such analyzers can be approved for
use by the State of Callfornla accord(ng to the Cailfornla
Bureau of Automotive Repair Exhaust Gas Analyzer
~ec(fications whlch became eftective tn 1974 (BAR 74) or
1980 (BAR 80) or-by an agency whose minlmum standards meet or
exceed the specttications of BAR 74 and Sectton 207b of the
Clean Atr Act.
e) Guarantee that such exhaust analyzers w(11 meet, or dtd meet
when originally sold, the mfntmum criteria to be approved for
use In AIR Program stat(ons.
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5. Performance and Deslgn Standards For Exhaust Gas Analyzers
The foliowing shall establish the m(nimum criteria for approval of
exhaust gas analyze~s which are to be used in AIR Program sta-
ttons:
a) Accuracy - The hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide sectton of the
exhaust gas anal.yzer shall each have an accuracy of + 3 percent of
full scale. -
b) Warm-Up Ttme - The exhaust gas analyzer shall reach
stabllized operation within 30 minutes from power-on at
amblent temperatures of 70°F (21°C) and 110°F (43°C) and
wtthtn 60 minutes from power-on at ambtent temperatures of
35°F (2°C).
c) Humidity Operating ~ange - The exhaust gas analyzer must pro-
' periy operate in environments up to 85 percent relative
humidity (non-condensing).
d) Interference Effects - The tnterference effects of non-
tnterest gases, particulates and normal water vapor shall not
be greater than ±1 percent of ful) scale durtng normal opera-
tion.
e) Power Requirements - The exhaust gas analyzer shall operate
on 115 voit alternating current (VAC), 60 hertz or dlrect
current (DC). The exhaust gas analyzer shall perform to the -
stated standards with voltage fluctuations of +~p_percent.
f) Repeatabiltty - The exhaust gas analyzer repeatability shali
be wlthin +2 percent of full scale during five (5) successive
samples of the same gas source.
g) Safety Requlrements - The tnstrument shall meet the safety
requtrements referenced tn 36 Federal Reg(ster 105 dated
May 29, 1971.
h) Sample Handling System - AII materials of the sample handltng
system that come into contact wtth the gas sample, tncluding
tallp(pe extenders, shall not contam(nate nor change the
character of the gases to be analyzed. AIl Interna~l surfaces
shall be corroslon resistant to vehlcle exhaust gases and
constructed of such materfals as to minimlze molecular hydro-
carbon.hang-up effect.
I) System Response Time - The exhaust gas analyzer concentration
shall read 90 percent of the ffnal stabllized reading within
ten (10) seconds after a step change in concentration level
ls Inttlated at the tailpipe sample probe Inlet.
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J) Temperature Operattnq Ranqe - The exhaust gas analyzer shali
operate within the speclfled performance il~tts tn amblent
atr temperatures from 35°F (2°C) to 110°F (43°C> whlie
exposed to wind from zero to 10 mph (16 kph). The exhaust
gas analyzer shall be unaffected by amblent atr temperatures
~ot 0°F (18°C) to 130°F (54°C) when in storage.
k) Drift - Zero and span drlft of warmed-up exhaust gas analyzer
shali not be greater than + 3 percent of full scale durtng
one hour of operatlon.
f. Test Gas Specif(cattons
1. Test Gas Blend
a) The test gas used for~spanning exhaust gas analyzers supplted
to AIR Program stations shall be a tri-blend of Nydrocarbon
(HC) and Carbon Monox(de (CO) in a base of Nltrogen (N2).
The Hydrocarbon shall be Propane. The HC and CO con-
centrattons must be within the range below:
HC: 220-880 parts per mtlllon (ppm) Propane
C0: 0.6-2.4 percent Carbon Monoxlde
'" b) The accuracy of the test gas blend shall be and certifled by
the biender to be within + 2 percent of labeled concentration
and traceable to the National Bureau of Standards.
2. Contatners
a) Test gases shail be supplled In containers which meet all the
provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health
Adminlstratton (OSHA), as specified In 36 Federai Regtster
105, dated May 29, 1971.
b) Contalners may be etther low pressure, 7.5 cubic foot DOT 39
non-rechargeable bottles or ff high pressure reuseable
cyl(nder type, they must meet the following requirements:
1) The cylinder shall meet DOT speclf(cattons for 1-A, 3-A,
3-AA, T, or equlvalent cyllnders.
2) The rated servtce pressure shall be a minlmum of
1800 psl.
3) GGA-350 dlaphragm packless valves shall,be tnstalled in
the cyltnders.
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3. Production
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a) The gas biender shall produce the test gas in batch form. A
batch shali be constdered to be any number of cylinders of
identical concentrations produced at any given blending.
b) The gas supplier shail provlde the Air Quality Board one (1)
bottle of gas selected at random from each batch. The Alr
Qualtty Board reserves the right to request addittona)
samples if deemed necessary. These samples will be checked
to vertfy the concentrations specified in Section IV, 1., 1, a.
c) The gas blender must follow the biending procedure Ilsted fn
the technical report, EPA Recommended Practice For Naming ~
I/M Cal(brat(on Gas, EPA-AA-TSS-83-8-B, September 1983. The
gas supplier must provide the Atr Qualtty Board wtth documen-
tat(on that will certify the gas was blended accordtng to the
above procedu~e. Coptes of the practice are avallabie trom
the Alr Qualtty Board.
4. Gas Supplter Records
a) For each batch blended, a record must be kept by the gas
_ supplter as to the whereabouts of each bottle sold. These
records must ~ made available to the Air Quality Board. The
records must be kept for one year from the ttrne the last
bottle of the batch ts sold to an AIR Program statlon.
5. Batch Recall Procedure
In the event a batch of test gas is suspected as being out of the
specificatlons Iisted in Section IV, I., 1,~a. The Atr Qualtty
Board wlll follow the procedure below:
a) The Alr Qualtty Board wtl) request the gas biender to (ocate
all of the bottles from the batch.
b) A check to vertfy the cylinder concentratlon wtll be made.
c) If the batch ls aonf(rmed to be out of spectftcatlons, the
gas supplter w(fl be notlfied In writing. The gas suppller
will have 14 days from the.time of notificatton to provtde
the Atr Program stations new bottles of test gas.
d) The replacement test gas musf ~ produced and undergo the
same name verPflcatlon and approval as spec(fied above.
e) A count ot the recalled gas bottles and any bottles whlch
were not located or recalled, for any reason, will be pro-
vided to the Atr~Qualtty Board. Th(s Informatlon shali be
provided to the Atr Quallty Board wlth(n 21 days of wrttten
not Ice.
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V. AIR PROGRAM STATION OPERATION
A. General
1. No person shall in any manner represent any place as an AIR
Program stat(on for the performance of emissions tests unless the
statlon has obtained an AIR Program station (icense.
2. No person shall perform an AIR Program veh(cle exhaust emisslons
tests at a Itcensed Air Program station unless he/she possesses a
valid Emisstons Mechanic~s License.
3. The statlon Is requlred to notify the Atr Quallty Board In wr(ttng
five (5) days after employing an Emtssions Mechanic.
4. The statlon is required to nottfy the Alr Quality Board wtthln
five (5) days of terminating an Emisstons Mechanlc.
5. Noncompliance with any sectlon of this handbook or any rules or
regulatlons promulgated by the Alr Quality Board can be Justif(ca-
tlon for denial, suspenslon or revocatlon of either the statton
Ilcense or the Emiss(ons Mechantc~s License or both.
B. Alternate Fuel Identlftcatton
AIR Program Stations are requtred to (dentify motor veh(cles that do
not have gasoline eng(nes. Vehicle owners may bring their motor
vehicles to any AIR P~ogram Statlon to have their vehlcle fdentifted.
The Licensed Emissions Mechanic wlll verlfy the Information on the data
form wtth the motor vehlcle~s registration. If the owner does not have
a data form, copy the regtstratlon informatlon onto a data form, enter
the`fuei type, record the station and mechanics number, stgn and date
the torm. The Afr Quality Board~s copy of the data forms are to be
mailed to the Alr Qual(ty Board.
C. Certtficates of Compllance
1. General
a> No person shall make, issue or knowtngly use any Imitatton or
counterfe(t Certlftcate ot Compltance wtndow sticker that
des(gnates the motor vehtcle complies wlth the AIR Program.
b) No person shall possess a Certificate of Compliance If he
knows the same ts counterfeit or was issued for another motor
vehicle, or was t~ssued without an Emtsstons.Test havtng been
made.
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c) Certificates of Compliance are not to be sold, loaned, trans-
ferred or given to other AIR Program statlons or tndtviduals.
The AIR Program.statlon shall be able to account for aii
Ce~tlt(cates of Compitance that have been purchased by that
statlon.
d) AIl unused Certificates of Compllance shali be kept In a
secure manner.
e) Any Certlflcates of Compllance found to be mtsstng, stolen or
unaccounted tor, shall be reported to the Alr Quality Board
fn writing wtthln twenty-four hours.
f) Upon transfier of ownership or terminat(on of the station, the
license and all Certlficates of Compliance must be immedlately
forwarded to the Air Qual(ty Board.
g) Upon the canceilatton or revocatlon of the Air Program
Statlon Ltcense of any station, the Air Quallty Board shall
collect unused Cerfilficates of Compliance and refund to the
station the money collected for these cert(ftcates.
2. Purchase of Certificates of Compliance
a) Any person acquirtng a business which has been licensed as an
AIR Program statton Is prohibited from using eFther the AIR
Program Station L(cense or Certiflcates of Compliance issued
to the former business.
b) Certiftcates of Compliance may be purchased by the statlon
representative from the Air Quality Board office, 650 Ma(n
Street, Bolse, Idaho 83702. Payment must be made wtth a
check or money order drawn to the Air Qual(ty Board.
c) Sales requests wlll be accepted only from a representatlve of
the AIR Program statlon possessing an acceptable form of
tdentiftcatton. The full purchase prtce will be collected at
the time of the request. ~ .
d) Cost of the Certiflcate of Compllance will be.establlshed by
the Alr Qua.lity Board. The certificates wlll be avallable
for purchase in lots of 25, 50, 100 and 500.
e) Unused and exptred Certiffcate of Compliance wiil be
purchased from the Licensed AIR Program Station by the Air
Quallty Board.
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D. Publfc Notices
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1. The Ltcensed AIR Program statlon shall post in a clearly legible
fashion, In a consplcuous place Tns(de the station:
a) Fee schedule fior the emisslons test;
b) Fee schedule for adJustments;
c) Station Ilcense;
d) Each Emisstons Mechan(c~s Ltcense certiftcate;
e) AIR Program motor vehicle model year CO percentage
standards. ~
2. The statlon shall post tn a clearly vls(ble place outside the
statton the otffc(al• program sign tssued by the Alr pualtty Board.
AIR Program stat(ons that Itmit the performance of Emisslons Tests
as described in Section IV.A.3.; a through c, on page 5 are required to
display the station sign along with the public notlce signs Itsted
in Section V.D. 1, a through e, above.
_, 3. Moblle statlons must post In a vistble place etther on a stgn
board or the body ot the motor vehicle used to transport the
analyzer, tools and suppltes, the notlces in Sectton V(D) 1 and 2
a bove.
E. Record Keeptng
1. AIR Program statlons are requlred to keep a datly record of the
station~s Quality Controi procedures, record of Cerfilf(cates of
Compliance issued artd a flle of completed data forms.
a) The Datly Record of Quality Control procedures must be
recorded in the station log book. The Log Book forms are
available at the Atr Quallty Boa~d Offtce, 650 Matn Street,
Bolse, Idaho 83702. Information recorded shall consist of
but not be Itmtted to the followtng:
i. Analyzer turn on tlme and warm up perlod;
it. AIR Program Statlon Quality Control Procedures: datly,
weekly, and monthly procedures;
til. Analyzer maintenance/repatr;
iv. Analyzer tesfi~ gas span results wtth percent d(fference
calculatton.
v. Analyzer callbratlons.
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b) Certlflcate of Compla(nce/Data Form file shall constst of,
but nof be Itmited to the following:
t. Station coples of all ~ata forms completed;
il. Atr Qualtty Board coples of the completed data forms and
those forms of vehtcle owners who falfed the initial
test and elected to take the 10 day adJustment pertod.
Forms are to be malled to the Air Quallty Board as
described (n Section V.G., "AIR Program Statlon
Reporting".
c) A Record ot Certificates of Compliance issued by CERTIFICATE
number.
F. Quallty Control
1. Qualtty control is the responslbtlity of the AIR Program
Statton. ~
2. Quality Control Tasks:
a) Information concerning the results ot the puality Control
,, procedures Is to be recorded on the analyzer Log Book Forms.
Log Book Forms are to be kept In good order by the AIR
Program statlon and ready for the Alr Qualtty Board~s
. monthly inspection.
b) Daily procedures:
1> Mechanlcally zero the anatyzer ppm HC and CO percentage
scales.
2) Turn the analyzer on. Record the ttme. The analyzer ts
required to be left on during normal buslness hours.
The sample pump may be turned off when not needed.
3) Check condition of the analyzer tilters and water trap.
4) The analyzer ts requlred to have been electrically
zeroed and spanned Immediately prlor to any vehlcle
exhaust emisston analysis.
5) Check sample line (flow check) for leaks.
6) Perform HC hang-up check and record HC ppm.
7)~ Inttlal the Blocks on the log book form, record the
informatton slgn and date the log book.
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c) Weekly procedures - use a
Retatn both copies unttl
Alr Quality Board~s copy.
1) Test Gas Span
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dtfferent log book form each week.
the AIR Program Auditor picks up the
t. On the'flrst day of each-work week afiter performing
the dally procedures the statlon is required to use
the Alr Quallty Board approved CO test gas to span
the analyzer. The statlon Is responsible for the
purchase of the test gas, pressure regulator, flow
control vaive and a devlce to equalize flow between
the gas cylinder and analyzer pump, or other system
that equalizes gas pressure and flow from the test
gas cylinder to the analyzer.
It. Connect th~e test gas cylinder to the analyzer
probe. Record the analyzer meter reading. Compare
the.analyzer readtng to the test gas concent~atton.
The analyzer readtng must be wlthin + 5 percent of
the labeled test gas concentratlon. If not withln
± 5 percent the analyzer ts required to be
callbrated by authorized personnel. The AIR
program statlon is not to perform emisslons test or
Issue certlficates of compllance until the analzer
readtngs are wtth(n the + 5 percent range of the
labeled test gas concentration.
2) Analyzer Leak Check
i. Analyzers wtth caltbratton ports. Connect the test
gas cyllnder to the callbratton port of the
analzer. Record the analyzer meter reading.
Compare this reading to the readt,ng obtained ustng
the test gas cyltnder connected fio the probe.
These readings must be wtthin 3 percent ot each
other. If the readings are not withtn 3 percent
examtne the sample Ilne and pump for leaks.
Conttnue checking the sample handltng system until
th~ readtngs are wtthin 3 percent.~ The AIR Program
Statton is.not to perform Emisslon Tests or issue
Certlficates of Compllance unttl the analzer
callbration port and probe readings are wtthin 3
percent. . .
ii. Analyzers without calibratlon ports. The leak
check IS to be performed by restrtcting the sample
gas fiow through the analyzer untll the analyzer
Low Flow i.nd(cator Ilght comes on. If the Itght
does not come on, check the sample handltng system
for leaks. Repair any leaks found and continue
restricting the sample gas tlow until the light
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comes on. The AIR Program statlon ls not to per-
fiorm Em(sstons Tests or issue Certificates of
Complatnce until the sample Itne leaks are repatred
and the low flow Indlcator Itght comes on when
restrleting the sample flow.
3) HC Hang-up Check.
Perform HC hang-up check. Wtth the analyzer on the low
range scale (analog meters), allow the probe to sample
zero or room air for 30 seconds. If the hydrocarbon
reading is greater than 20 ppm after 30 seconds, then
the system should be allowed to purge itself by sampl(ng
room a(r. If after 2 minutes of purgtng, the HC reading
(s stili greater than 20 ppm HC, the probe and Ilne
should be dlsconnected from the analyzer and cieaned
(usually by blowing clean, dry compressed air through
lt>. In some cases, It may be necessary to change the
filters to allevtate the HC hang-up problem, or the
sample hose may need to be replaced.
4) Record the results of the above procedures tn the
appropriate blocks on the data form, calculate the per-
centage dttference and leak check results and slgn the
log book form.
d> Monthly procedures:
1) The station is required to perform a test gas span and
leak check in the presence of the Atr Qualtty Board~s
Qual(ty Assurance Auditor, as described in Section VII.
A1R Program Audit Procedure. ~
2) If it is deter~ined that the statlon does not comply
w(th the Quallty Assurance procedures, the Audltor wlll
remove the statlon~s official s(gn along wtth all unused
data forms. The Audltor wlll develop a report
describing the station~s vfolattons and submit it to the
Alr Quallty Board for revlew. The Atr Quality Board
will determtne, accot-ding to the procedures tn Sectlon
Id. G, Revocation of Alr Program Statton Llcense, what
actlon fs necessary.
G. Alr Program Stat(on Reporting
1. Vehicles tested during registration month:
a) The Air Program Statlon will mall ali data forms completed up
to the close of bustness each Frtday to the Administrator of
the Air Program, 650 Main Street, Boise, Idaho, 83702.
b) The station Is to retaln the AIr~Quality Board~s and the sta-
tton copy of the data form for each vehicle that the owner
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elects to use the 10 day adJustment per(od. These forms are
to be kept until the vehlcle Is returned for a retest or the
10 day period explres. If the vehicle ls returned mall the
form wlth the other completed forms. If the vehlcle ts not
returned and the 10 day perlod has expired mall the form
directly to the Atr Qualtty Board.
2. Vehicles tested after registratton month:
a) Indtviduals who have thelr veh(cles tested after the
regtstratton month may be requtred to pay a(ate charge,
establtshed by the Alr Quality Board. Thus far no late
charge penatty has been establlshed. If the tncidence of
late regtstrants is great this charge may be instltuted to
cover the Increased workload caused by this special process.
b) The AIR Program statton shall collect the late charge
(mmedlately after performing the Exhaust Emisslons Test.
The station representative will mail the data form and the
Alr Qualtty Board's portton of the late cha~ge to the Atr
Program Administrator, 650 Main Street, BoT.se, Idaho, 83702.
VI. EMISSIONS TEST
A. General
1. The Emtsstons Test must be performed by a Itcensed Emtsslons
Mechanic.
2. The Emissions Test must be performed at a Iicensed Automotlve
Inspection b ReadJustment Program Statlon, as described tn Section
IV, AIR PROGRAM STATION LICENSING, and Sectlon V, AIR PROGRAM
STATION OPERATION. ~ '
3. A mob.lle Atr Program Statlon must notify, tn wrlttng, the motor
vehicle owner prior to performance of an Emissions Test, of how
and where a free reinspect(on may be obtatned.
B. Applicabillty
AII nonexempt motor vehlcles must be inspected at an AIR Statlon on or
before the end of the month when sald motor vehlcies must be regtstered
or have registratlon renewed. Nonexempt motor vehicies of the model
year 1970 and newer registered or required to be registered In Ada
County must compiy w(th the yearly Emisstons Test and adJustment proce-
dures if the vehlcle exceeds the model year percent CO standards.
Motor vehtcles which are under temporary registratton are requlred to
have an emtsstons test performed within ten (10) calendar days after
the t@~nporary registratton expires and must be relnspected during the
month 'the'annual regtstratlon ts requlred. (Temporary registration
expires in three (3) working days.) Ali nonexempt motor veh(cles must
` be Inspected annually.
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C. Ident(ftcatlon of motor vehicles requlred to comply w(th the Automotive
Inspection $ Read,justment Program.
1. Motor vehicles that are required to comply w(th the Air Program
wlli be ident(fted with an Air Program Certif(cate of Compllance
5ticker In the lower left corner of the front wtndshield.
2. T~he Cert(flcate of Compliance sticker w(II ~ of the same color as
the license plate registratlon stlcker.
3. The Certtficate of Compllance stlcker wlll exptre during the same
month as the motor vehicle reg(stration sticker.
D. Standards
1. Tampertng - Motor vehicies of the model years 1984 and newer are
to be Inspected for the presence ot the catalytic converter, pre-
sence of the atr pump and size of the fuel restrictor. Motor
vehicles which have had those systems removed or defaulted are to
be den(ed a Certificate of Compliance unt(I the motor vehicle
owner restores them to their ortgtnal or operating condltlon.
The systems are not requtred to be installed on motor vehicles
whtch at the ttme of production dld not have the system tnstalled
,~ by the manufacturer. .
2. Percent Carbon Monoxtde Standards:
Model Years 1970 to 1974 - 7.0~
Modei Years 1975 to 1979 - 5.0~
Model Year 1980 - 3.0~
Model Years 1981 8 Newer - 1.2~
E. Schedule For Obtalning Certlficates Of Compltance
On or after August 1, 1984, all motor vehicles described In Sectlon
VI.B, are to comply with the AIR Program CO percentage standards
accord(ng to the following:
1. A11 1970 and newer gas powered motor vehicles reglstered or
required to be regtstered In Ada County must have an emisslons
test performed and must meet.the appltcable motor vehlcle CO per-
centage standard. The motor vehicle shall have a Cert(ficate of
Compltance afflxed to the lower left front wtndshleld. The
vehlcle is requ(red to have an Emisslons Test performed yeariy
during the month the motor vehicle reg(stratton is renewed.
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F. Emisslons Test Procedure
1. Generai
a. The inspect(ons are to be performed at Iicensed AIR Program
stat(ons by a Itcensed Emfsstons Mechan(c.
b. The approved analyzer (s required to be warmed up for 30
m(nutes prior to any Emfssions Test.
c. The analyzer Is requlred to have been electrically zeroed and
spanned immedtately prior to each Emtssions Test as descrtbed
ln Sectlon V.F, Quality Control.
d. The Emtssions Test Is to be performed whtle the motor veh(cle
englne Is at (dle.
e. ~ The motor vehtcie is required to have been precondittoned by
tnsurtng that the engine Is at operat(ng temperature. Thls
can be checked by the engtne temperature gauge or by feeiing
if the radlator Is warm. The motor vehicle engine should not
idle for more than two min.utes prior to performance of the
Emissions Test. If the vehicle is not warm, have the owner
„ drive the vehicle for 2 to 5 minutes. If the vehtcle has
been at idle for 2 or more mtnutes, increase the engine RPM
to 2500 RPM and hold for 15-20 seconds, then record analyzer
read(ng.
2. First Test Procedure
It is strongly recommended that.any motor vehlcle covered by Sec-
t(on 207b or Sectlon 207a, Warranty Provisions of the Federai
Clean Afr Act, have the Emissions Test performed at a(icensed AIR
Program si~ation that is also an authorized warranty repatr factltty.
a. Vertfy the Information prtnted on the data form wtth the
information pr(nted on the motor vehlcle.registratton form.
If the data form ts not ava(lable, copy the motor.vehtcle
registratlon Informatlon on to a.blank data form.
b. Complete the date of test, number of cyllnders, odometer
reading, statfon number, mechanics number and Inspectton cost
blocks on the data form. Do not include the Certiftcate of
Compl(ance cost.
c. If the motor vehtcle is of the model year 1984 or newer per-
form the visual tnspectlon. Open the motor vehicle hood and
check for the presence of an alr pump and belt. Examine the
exhaust system for the presence of the catalyttc converter.
Removs the fuel cap and verify that the Inlet restrictor has
not been en I arged.
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If any of the systems have been tampered with, mark the
appropriate block on the data form. Slgn the data form and
glve the motor vehtcle owner a copy of the data form. The
vehicle oaner has ten (10) days to restore the emission
systems to the orlglnai or operattng conditton and comply
wtth the AIR Program model year CO percentage standard.
Coliect the certtficate tee when the vehicle is returned and
after completing the test procedures described In d and e
below. The station must reta(n, In the statlon data form
flle, the data form for 10 days or untfl the motor vehlcle Is
returned. After 10 days, mail the data form to the Atr
Quallty Board.
,d. Those motor vehicles passing the visual fnspectlon or those
~motor vehicles not requlred to pass the visual inspection,
start the engine, place the transmisslon In park or neutral
and set the parktng brake. Insert the probe tnto the
tallpipe, turn the analyzer control to the test mode posltton
and after the analyzer stabilizes or after 30 seconds, record
the CO percentage and ppm HC readings in the ftrst test block
on the data form. If the analyzer does not stabillze after
3.0 seconds, record the highest reading.
~ i. If the exhaust pipe is baftled, a tailptpe extender
of at least 12 inches long, and that ffts snugly
around tlie exhaust pipe, must be attached prtor to
the em(sslons test.
11. If the exhaust system has holes or leaks prtor to
the tallpipe opening or has no tallplpe, place the
probe In the exhaust pipe so that there are no
holes or leaks between the engine exhaust porfis and
the probe.
(it. If the.vehicle has dual exhaust pipes that are
separate and connected to different engtne cylln-
ders, probe both tatlptpes. Record the highest
reading on the flrst test block on the data form.
Thts value Is the number that is to be compared to
the motor vehicie model year CO percentage standard.
e. Compare the analyzer readtngs to the model year standards.
1970 - 1974 7.0$ CO
1975 - 1979 5.0% CO
1980 3.0~ CO
1981 and newer 1.2~ CO
If the CO percentage reading is above the model year stan-
dard, record time of day, sign and date the data torm. Do
not colle~t the Cert(ffcate of Compliance stlcker fee. The
motor vehicle owner has ten (10) days to pertorm or have per-
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formed the adJustments sp'eclfted In 3, Retest Procedures.
The Air Quall#y Board and statton copies of the data form are
to be retalned by the AIR Program Station unttl the motpr
vehicle is brought back or ten days have passed. If the
motor vehtcle is not brought back wlthtn ten days mafl the
Alr Quailty Board~s copy of the data form to the Air Quality
Board.
Should the motor vehlcle owner w(sh to chailenge the analyzer
readtngs, the motor vehicle owner must nottfy the Atr Qualtty
Board wlthtn 72 hours. The Board wtll elther Immediately
perform an audtt of the analyzer or arrange for an audit in
the presence of the motor vehicie owner, statlon represen-
tatlve and Alr Quality Board audltor acording to the.proce-
dure descrlbed In Section VII, Air Program Statton Audlt
Procedure. ~
If the CO percentage reading is the same as or below the CO
p.ercentage model year standard, check the test results pass
block, record the certtf(cate number, record the time of day,
sign and date the data form.. Place the Air Qualtty Board~s
copy ot the form tn the ftle for mailing and the station copy
in the statlon flle. G(ve the motor vehtcle owner h(s copy.
f. Fill out the information on the Certificate of Compltance and
punch out the expirat(on month. Affix the Certlficate to the
lower tront windshleid of the motor vehicle.
3. Retest Procedures - Vehicles exceeding the model year CO percen-
tage standard have ten (10) days to have adjustment and/or repatrs
performed. Motor vehicle owners may elect to have tndependent
repalrs made, however, if the motor vehlcle does not comply upon
retest, the procedures descrlbed on pages 23 through 26 must be
followed. If the motor vehlcle passes the Retest, f(II out the
Data Form as descr(bed in .item (e) 1, below and the Certlf.icafie of
Compllance as descrlbed tn Item (e), it, on page 27. Collect tfie
Certlficete of Cort~pltance fee. If the motor vehtcle fails the
Retest do, not enter ~ value on the data form for CO percentage or
ppm HC until an emissions mechenFc makes the necessary adJustments
and the motor veh(cle complies.with the model year standards or
the approprlate repalrs and adjustments have been made.
a. A 1970 To 1980 motor vehtcle that exceeds the CO percentage
standard and (s repalred by a Itcensed AIR statton must
. receiv~ the following ad,justments and/or repairs. These
adjustments should be performed In the sequence shown below
until all are compFeted or compltance with the CO percentage
standard ts achleved. The repair costs for all these Items
cannot exceed tifteen dollars ($15.00). This ftfteen dollar
($15.00) ~epalr cost does not include the three dollars
($3.00) Certtf(cate of Compitance fee or the up to seven
o dollar ($7.00) initial test fee. It is requlred that the
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analyzer probe be tnserted into the exhaust ptpe and the
read(ng monltored during the re,adJustments. For each two
minutes the vehicle is at idle, tncrease the engine RPM to
2 500 RPM~s tor fifteen (15) to twenty (20) seconds, after
whlch continue with adJustments.
(. Check and adJust choke tf necessary. Also, check choke
for proper connection of the vacuum break and/or
electric choke heater. Reconnect disabled vacuum breaks
or heaters. (Note: if a vehicle has a fuel InJection
system eltminate thts tlrst step and move to the
next (tl).)
i(. Adjust tdle mlxture and speed to speclflcat(on.. (Note:
AdJust Ignltlon timing tf manufacturer Includes tt as
part of procedure for ldle mtxture and speed
adJustment.) For 1979 and 1980 General Motors vehicies,
adJust the idle mixture oniy if the idle mlxture plugs
or covers have been removed; otherwise do not adJust
idte mlxture, only adJust Idle speed.
*ili. Check Air Filter - If dirty advise owner that this ele-
ment should be replaced.
*Iv. Check Positive Crankcase Venilatlon Valve (PCV) for
proper operation. Advlse owner if defectlve.
*v. Check for a(r pump belt or pump ttself - advlse owner If
beit Is missing or needs replacement or If pump is
missing.
*vI. Check for proper connectPon of alr preheat system -
advlse owner if system needs repatr.
* These Items must be.checked because they lnfluence
(dle mlx and speed but are not required to be
replaced unless thelr cost(s) are w(thln the spe-
clfled cost Itmltatlon or the owner so requests.
Repatr or replacement of these elements (tlt
through vi) is not mandatory for the lssuance of a
Certificate of Compllance. However, ttems i and I.i
must be completed prior to Issuance of a
Certlffcate ot Compllance.
b. Failed 1981 and newer vehtcles covered by Warranty.
It Is stronalv recommended that anv motor vehlcle covered b
Section 207b or Sectlon 207a, Warranty Provisions of the
Federal Clean Air Act, have the EmisslonS Test performed at e
Ilcensed AIR Proaram Station that Is also an authorized
repatr factlity.
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i. Motor vehicles covered by the 2 year/24,000 mtle,
Sectlon 207b, Warranty Provtstons of the Federal Clean
Air Act.
1. 1981 and newer veh(cles covered by the 207(b)
warranty should be repaired or adJusted by an
authorized warranty repatr facility to protect the
condltions set forth by the motor vehi~cle warranty
and to protect the motor vehtcle owner from any
charges that may be covered by 207(b) warranty.
2. The only fees that the motor vehtcle owner is
requtred to pay are the three dollars ($3.00) Cer-
tificate of Compltance fee and the u to seven
dollar (57.00) Emisslons Test Fee.
3. The warranty provislons of Sectton 207(b) of the
Clean A!r Act spectfy that the repairs or adJust-
ments are to be performed at no cost to the vehlcle
owner and must lower the CO percentage emiss(on
leve) to the specif(ed model year CO percentage
standard.
tl. Motor vehlcles covered by the 5 year/50,000 mlle,
Section 207(a) Warranty Provlsions of the Federal Ciean
Air Act.
1. The motor vehlcle owner may have to pay a
dlagnostic fee not to~exceed th(rty dollars
($30.00) to tdentify faulty em(sslons control~
components In addttion to the maxlmum seven dollar
($7.00) Emiss(ons Test Fee and the three dollar
($3.00) Cert(ficate of Compitance stlcker fee. If
the faulty component is covered under the 207(a)
warranty provision and the dtagnosis was performed
at a authorized warranty repalr faciltty, the
dlagnosis fee is to be refunded to or not charged
to the motor veh(cle owner.
The motor veh(cle owner may elect to have the
dlagnosis performed by an Independent dtagnosttc
center which is not en authorized warranty repalr
facility. Any charges Incurred by the motor
vehicle owner for the dlagnosis are not refundable
~nder the Sectfon 207(a) warranty provlslons of the
Federal Clean Alr Act. However, It the dlagnosts
is performed at a Itcensed AIR Program Stat(on the
charges up to thirty dollars ($30.00) may be
applled to the thirty doilar ($30.00) AIR Program
adjustment Ilmtf.
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2. If the component(s) are not covered under the
Section 207(b) warranty and the vehlcle owner has
rem(tted the thtrty dollar ($30.00) maxtmum adJust-
ment fee, the Ilcensed Emiss(ons Mechanic (s
required to advise the motor vehlcle owner of the
needed repalrs. The motor vehicle owner Is not
requlr~d to have repalr or adjustments performed
that, when added to the dlagnosttc fee, exceed the
thirty dollar ($30.00) adjustment fee.
3. After the warranty repatrs have been made or after
the thlrty dollar ($30.00) ad,justment Ilmtt has
been met, the Emisstons Mechanic ts to complete the
data form as described In Sectton 3., e, i, (page
27) and Issue a Certiflcate of Compliance as
described (n Sectlon 3., e, tl, (page 27).
c. 1981 and newer vehicles that fail the CO percentags standards
and do not qualify for warranty repatrs must rece(ve the
followtng adJustments and Inspecttons. The cost for these
adJustments or (nspections must not exceed thtrty dollars
($30.00). This does not include the three dollars ($3.00)
Certiflcate of Compllance fee or the maxtmum seven dollar
($7.00) tnitlal test fee. .
i. Check for tiluminated warning system Engine Lights on
vehicles so equlpped - advise owner of problems.
ii. Check and ad~just choke if necessary. Also, check choke
for proper connectlon of the vacuum break and/or
electric choke heater. Reconnect dFsabled vacuum breaks
or heaters. (Note: if a vehicle has a fuei InJection
system eltminate thts filrst step and move to the
next (Iv).)
Ilt. Ad,just Idle mixture and speed if Idle mlxture plugs or
covers have been removed (does not apply to veh(cles
wlth feedback or closed loop~ldle mtxture clrcults, such
as 1981 and newer General Motors Iight duty vehlcles).
*iv. Check Air Filter - I~f dirty advise owner that thts ele-
ment should be replaced.
*v. Check Positlve Crankcase Venllatlan Valve (PCV) for
proper operatton. Advise owner If defective.
*vl. Check for alr pump
belt is misstng or
misstng.
belt or pump itself - advlse owner If
needs replacement or if pump is
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*vii. Check for proper connectton of atr preheat system -
advise owner if system needs repalr.
*vili. Check alr InJectton system - install air pump belt or
reconnect hoses If missing or dlsconnected.
* These ttems must be checked because they influence tdle
mlx and speed but are not required to be replaced unless
their,cost(s) are wtth(n the spectfled cost Ilmttatton
or the owner so requests. Repatr or replacemen~t ot
these elements (iv through viit) Is not mandatory for the
issuance of a Certiflcate of Compllance. However, Items
t, it and (ii must be completed prior to issuance of a
Certlftcate of Compllance and collect(on of the
certificate fee.
ix. If the motor vehicle sttll exceeds the CO percentage
standards and the thlrty dollars ($30.00) maximum read-
justment fee has been expended, advlse the motor vehicle
owner that add(tiona) cepalrs aFe recommended but not
required.
d. The Board may prescribe additional tnspections and adjust-
. met~ts for 1981 and newer motor vehicles that exceed the CO
pe~centage standard and do not qualtfy for warranty repalrs.
This may Include requirtng the authortzed statTon to purchase
and use dtagnostic testing equlpment for 1981 and newer motor~
veh(cles.
e. After performance of the appropriate repal.rs, reanalyze the
motor vehicle~s exhaust gas according to the procedures spe-
cifled in VII-2, Flrst Test Procedures.
i. Data Form - Record CO percentage and ppm HC readings
along wtth the date In the Retest blocks of the Data
form Record of adjustment ty.pe using one cade for each
repalr If muPtiple repalrs, use all approprlate codes.
(Only code for adJustments made by Ltcensed Em(ssions
Mechanics). The adJustment type codes at^e listed on the
reverse of the Atr~ Quaity BoaFds~ copy of the data form.
The Emisstons Mechanlc is required to slgn and date the
reverse stde of Air Quality Boards~ copy of the data
form. if the motor. vehicle owner elects to have other
repairs made by the Emtsslons Mechanic that are not
required by the AIR Program, Itst the atems, have the
~~ veh(cle owner sign the statement and Include the code in
the adJustmenfi code block. Enter the adJustment costs
in the adJustment cost block on the data form. Check
the adJust block on the data form. Obtatn a Cerfiiftcate
of Compliance and record the certlftcate number on the
~ = data form, give the motor vehicle owner h(s/her copy of
,, the data torm, and complete the Certlf(cate of
Compllance as described In (e) tl, below.
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tl. Certtf(cate of Compltance - Enter the statton number,
mechantc number, date and tlme, mark the appropriate box
and sign the certtficate. Affix the certif(cate to the
lower left corner of the vehtcle~s front windshteld.
Should the vehicle owner desire to chalienge the results
of the retest, notlfy the Air puality Board. The Alr
Quallty Board wlll perform an audlt of the statton as
described In Sectlon VI11, Alr Program Station Audit
Procedure.
Vlil. AIR PROGRAM STATION AUDIT PROCEDURE
A. Appllcablllty
i) Each AIR~Pragram Statlon is required to follow the Quality Control
Procedures descr(bed In Sectlon V.F. Quality Control.
2) The AIr Q~ality Board w(Il perform a monthly audlt of each AIR
Program Statlon to certtfy that the quallty assurance procedures
are being followed. ~
, 3) Should a test glven by the statlon be chalienged, the Alr Qualtty
Board will resolve the cqmplalnt using the procedure in B below.
B. Audlt Procedure
1) Analyzer Audit
The Air Quality Board~s auditor atll observe the statlon~s
Emissfon Mechantc perform the da(ly and the weekly analyzer
qualtty control procedures.
a) Method
, ,I. Perform the datly quallty assurance procedures as
described in Sectdon V.F.2b. 1 through 6.
il. Perform the weekly test gas span and leak check as
descr(bed In Sectlon V.,F.,c, 1 and 2. .
i(i. Inspect the Data Form flle and certtf(cate accounttng
method.
tv. Verify analyzer log by stgnature and obtaln.Atr Qualtty
Board copy of station log. ,
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b) Reporting
u
t. The Air Quality Board audltor wlll check the calculated
percent dlfference between the test gas concentration
and the analyzer readings when the test gas Is entered
(nto the calfbratton port and probe. The percent dtf-
ference must be wlthin the standards below.
(a) The analyzer meter response when the test gas is
connected to the analyzer probe must be withir~ pius
or minus 5 percent of the labeled test gas con-
centrat(on.
(b) The analyzer meter response when the test gas Is
connected to the cal(bratlon port must be within
plus or minus 5 percent of the labeled test gas con-
centratton.
(c) The percent dlfference befiween the test gas, the
analyzer probe and calibratton port responses must
be no greater than 3 percent.
Analyzers found to be outstde the above standards wlll
be requl_red to be calibrated at the ttme of audit and/or
have any (eaks repaired.
if repatrs do not rectify the problem the audltor will
advtse the AIR Station representative that the statton
fs not to perform Emfsstons Tests until the anatyzer Is
repalred or callbrated by authortzed personnel.
il. The auditor wlll complete the Inspect(on checkllst
noting any deficlenctes. If warranted, the auditor will
prepare a summary report describ(ng the deflctenctes and
recommending corrective action. A copy of the completed
tnspection checkltst wlll be made avallable upon request
of the statfon representative or emisston mecfiantc.
c) Emtssions.Test Aud(t Procedure
t. The Atr Quality Board~s audttor may during the monthly
statton audit observe one or all of the statlon~s
emiss(ons mechanics perform elther the Automotive
Emissions Procedure, Ftrst Test Procedure Sect9on VI F.
2. or the Retest and Repalr Procedure Sectlon VI F. 3.
il. Should a vehtcle owner request a challenge test the Atr
Quality Board~s auditor wtll arrange a ttme tor perfor-
mance of both the statlon Audit Procedure (Sectlon
VII C) and the Automottve Exhaust Em(sslons Test
Aud(t.
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If tt Is determined that the Alr Program Statton anayzer
is out of calibr~tion or If the exhaust ~nisston analy-
sts was not performed in accordance wtth the requlrements
of Sectlon V) the statlon wili be requlred to refund to
the vehicle owner any collected monles and have the ana-
lyzer repaired or the procedure corrected. A summary
report descrlbtng the result of the chalienge test and
audtts along with the audtt checkltst wlll be prepared
for Atr Quality Board review. ,
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~~`~J~~~;~ 650 Main Street • Boise, ID 83702
~~1 C ~' (208) 383-4435
September 17, 1984
Mayor Grant Kingsford
Meridian City Hall
728 Meridian St.
Merdian, Idaho 83642
Dear Mayor Kingsford:
Enclosed is a copy of the amended Ada County Ordinance regarding motor
vehicle emissions control for your review. We hope that you can place this
on the next Meridian City Council agenda for adoption. If this is
possible, please notify me so that I can be on hand to answer any
questions. Please feel free to call me should you have any questions in
the interim. My number is 383-4435.
Sincerely,
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Dell Tredinnick,
Administrator
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AN (~2U I NANCE At~EtdU I f•JG T I TLE 6, CHAPTER 1 OF 7HE P.UA COUPJTY COD~ PROV I D I NG FOP,
THE CONTROL OF A I F2 POLLUTANT EM I SS I ONS FRUM t•10TOR `IEH I CLES ABGVE CERTA I tJ LEVELS
AS DETER~1 I NED BY THE BOARD; REQU I R I NG ANNUAL I NSPECT I OrJ OF t~tOTOR vEH I CLES;
PROVIDING FOR EXEh1PTIUNS UF CERTAIN CLASSES OF VEHICLES; REQUIRING INSPECTIO~
FEES; ESTABLISHING THE AUTHORITY FUR ISSUING LICENSES FOR EMISSIONS INSPECTION
STATICNS; PROVIDING FOR THE PROMULGATION OF RULES FND REGULATIU~IS FOR THE
EMFUF2CE~1ENT OF TH I S ORD I NANCE; AND PROV I D I NG PENALT I ES FOR THE V I OIAT I Ohl OF THE
ORDINANCE. , ~
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF AUA. COUNTY C0~-1"~IISSIONERS. OF ADA
COUNTY~.THAT TITLE 6, GHAPTER 1 OF THE ADA COUNTY CODE IS HEREBY
Af•1ENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS :
6--1--3: MUTOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS CONTROL:
6--1--3-1: SHORT TITLE: T•his Section 6--1--3 may be cited as the htOTOR
VEHICLE.EMIS.SIONS CONTROL ORDINANCE.
6--1--3-Z: LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND PURPUSE: ~
A. It is found and declared that exhaust emissions from motor vehicles are the
major source of carbon monoxide air pollution in Ada County~ and such air
pollution is a health hazard in Ada CountY.
B. It is fu~ther found and declared that an effective system of periodic motor
vehicle inspection and maintenance and consumer education wi.ll reduce the
level of vehicular air pollution and provide motorists with objective
maintenance info~mation regarding their vehicles. ~
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C. It is further found and declared that the federal government has mandated to
the several states and local entities the ultimate responsibility for
periodic motor vehicle in'spection and maintenance. Ada CountY has been
desic~nated as a non-attainment area for carbon monoxide and as such is man-
dated under the Clean Air Act to implement a motor vehicle inspection and
maintenance proqram. -
D. The purpose of this ordinance ls to protect the health and •+~elfare of the
citizens of Ada County, to provide for the control of air pollutant
emissions from motor vehicles above certain levels as determined by the
Board and to require annual inspection of certain motor vehicles in order to
comply with the Federal Clean Air Act, as amended. _
E. It is further found and declared that fuel economy is a legitimate
legislative purpose and that an emission control p'royram will result in
motor vehicle fuel savings for the~residents of Ada County. (Ord. 130,
8-24-83)
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F. 'It is furfiher f nd and declared that the adoption of this Secti~ s pur-
suant to Secti~49-582(t)~.Idaho Code; and that this Section is mporary
and experimental in nature and is necessary to deaJ with the special con-
ditions of carbon monoxide air pollution in Ada County. ,,,,~r~-~-~5.--rk~ r~;;,;~
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6--1--3-3: DEFINITIQNS:
AIK NRUGRAPq The Auto:notive Inspection and Rea~justment
Program established bZ the Air puali~ Board
in accordance ~~ith this Section which imple-
ments and operates the annual idle emissions
test for 1970 and newer Qas owerea moTOr
vehicles~under 8500 gross vehicle weight.
This action establishes an "idle test".tha`
meets the requirements for "Motor Vehicles;
• Emission Control SystPm Performance 'r~arra~ty
Short Tests"~ listed in Section 207 (b) ofi the
CFean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7541(b).'
APPRO~'ED EXHAUST GAS A device for sensing the amount of air
ANALYZER contaminants, including carbon monoxide in the
exhaust emissions of a motor vehicle. For the
purposes ot this Section, this shall mean ana-
lyzing devices of the non-dispersive infrared
type o~ any other analyzing devices that pro-
~ vide equa~l. or greater accuracy as approved by
the Board.
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AUTO~~UT I VE I r~S~ECT t ON AND
F2ENUJUSThtENT ( A I R> STAT I ON
A facility which meets the requirsments of the
Board and is so equipped as to enable a
veh~icle exhaust gas~emissions inspection and
an~y necessary adjustments to be performed and
which is owned or operated by a person
licensed by the Board to operate ~an emissions
inspection station.
BOARD The Air Qua.lity Board. ft shall be an entity
. created pursuant to the provisions of Title
~ 67, Chapter 23 of the Idaho Code. The com-
position and organization of the Board sha~l
. be as set forth in the joint powers agreement
executed subseyuent to this Section-by the
participating public agencies.
CARBON ~~IONOXIDE •The chemical compound cont~ining one atom of
carbon and one atom of oxygen. ~
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'` C~RTIFICATE OF COh1PLIANCE A sticker containifl g a certified statement
• that the vehicle described therein• in
compliance with the requir~ments of this
Section and_the regulations adopted pursuant
to this ordinance. It shall be displayed in a
visible area of the I~~~rer left
, ~ea~ W~ ~~~~ ~r- h~~.:. f ront w i ndsh i e I•d of .a
~ motor vehicle. It shall be issued on an
annual baSis to every n~nexempt motor vehicle
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with inspPCtion in conformity to this Section
and the regulation•s of the Board. '
EMISSION5 MECHANIC An individual licensed in accordance with
Board specifications to inspect and adjust
motor vehicles which are subject to the auto-
' mobile inspection program. .
EXHAUST EMISSIONS Substances emitted into the atmosphere from
~~ any opening downstream of the exhaust port(s) .
of any motor vehicle engine.
EXHAUST EMISSIUNS Equipment designed by the manufacturer for
CONTROL DEVICE installation on a motor vehicle tor the pur-
pose~of reducing pollutants emitted from the
~motor vehicle, or a system or engine modifica- .
~ tion of a vehicle which causes a reduction of
pollutants emitted from the vehicle.
MODEL YEAK The year designated by the Idah~ Dep~rtment of
Transportation htotor Venicle Certificate of
Rea i strat i on. meanS P_ I tF1P_^ ( 1 1 tha ann~ia l
'~~fldL1C.~! CL^~^. 2Li nrl nf ~ mntnr ~~eh i r I c' ac ~ac i rnat~r+
~ tho ra I nnrlar v ar ~ r, .,4, :.~-, .•1, ...a ..,r~
-~.1 thA riato nf arti~al maniif~~tiira~ nr (_3~ i~~~h„
•e~se ci~ an=J-u~ h ir1:e-~n;~, y f ar t b r e~ i n-T~.a-t.*_
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#~e-~a~e--e~ EemF I et i er~ e t th~e~ra~ss; ~. ~
MOTOk•VEHICLE ~Any self-propelled, gasoline fueled or 9aso-
line mixed.fueled vehicle with faur or more
wheels in contact with the ground and weighing
more than 1,500 pounds but less than 8,500
pounds gross vehicle weight, registered or
' required to be registered in Ada County_
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Section, the followin~ motor vehicles shall
tt~t ~^~~~~~+p• be exempt from compliance.
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' ' • Motorcycles as defined in Section ~101,
Idaho Code;
"Idaho Old Timers" as defined in Section
49-134, Idaho Code; ~
Farm tractors as defined in Section a9-101,
Idaho Code; ~
Vehicles with a model year prior to and
incl~uding 1969. '
Such other types of motor vehicles as may be '~
exempted by rules and regulations adopted pur-
suant to this Section. ~
MOTUR VEHICLE U~~INER A ep rson whose name appears as owner on th~
Motor Vehicle Certificats of Reaistration.
~ A11 owners shall be subject to the ~n.forcem~~~
, and penalties ofi this Section for non- ,
compliance with the motor vehicle requicements
~ Ofi fihi5 SeCtiOn. ~
PASS-FAIL CRITEkIA Those standards set forth in regulations
adopted pursuant to this ordinance which spe-
• cify the maximum allowable motor vehicle
exhaust emissions r~hich may be emitted into
the atmosphere from any opening downstream of
the exhaust port{s) of any motor vehicle
~ engine.
PERSUN Any individual, partnership, firm~, public,
~ privatP, or municipal corporation, asso-
ciation, trust, estate~ agency, political suC-
division of the StatP of Idaho or any other
~ legal entity or their legal representatives,
agents or assigns.
SECTIUN ADA COUNTY MOTOk VEHICLE Eh11SSI0NS CUNTROL
~ ORDINANGE.
TAMPERING Removal or r•endering inoperative an exhaust~
emissions control device including fiut not
limited to a catalytic converter, air injec-
~ tion systam or leadad fuel restrictor.
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Specifiic written provisions overn' the
emissions test procedures~~air sta n licen-
sing and operations, r~IR mschanics licer~;ina,
AIR station` audit procedures and other cri-
teria necessary for the impl~mentation and
operation of the AIR Proqrar~, as adooted and
amended ~ the Air Ouality Board from tims to
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6--1--3-4: INSPECTI'ON-MAINTENANCE PROGRAM CREATED:
A. The Board sha I I ~.esa-Q.r~ i mp l ement a program for the mandatory annua I exhaust
emissions inspection and maintenance of certain motor vehicles registere~ or
required to be registered in Ada County including all motor vehicles owned
by government entities and public utilities. •~
B. The exhaust emissions inspection o,f each motor vehicle shall .include all of
the following:
1. A measurement of the vehicle~s carbo.n monoxide emissions using an
approved exhaust gas analyzer or other device as approved by the
Board to sample the vehicle~s exhaust. ~'~ -
2. A determination, according to test criteria established pursuant to
this Section whether the vehicle's carbon monoxide emissions meets
the test criteria.
3. Where applicable, an indication to the vehicle's o~~ner of the probable
cause of any malfunction or misadjustment responsi~le for the vshicle's
failure to comply with the pass-fail criter.ia developed pursuant to
this Section. •
C. Any person whose vehicle has been tnspected at an official~emissions insppc-
tion station shall, if such vehicle was not found to comply with the pa5s-
fail criteria, have the vehicle repair undertaken at the owner~s expense,
and have the right within ten (10) calendar days of tfie initial exhaust
emissions inspection, but not thereafter, to return such vehicle to the same
emissions inspection station for one reinspection without charge. ~
D. This Section shall be implemented on a.mandatory basis effective
August 1, 1984. The period of time commencing with the effective date of
this Section and ending July 31, 1984, shall serve as a voluntary period
of compliance and tr~ial inspection program. Uuring said period, the Board
shall:
1. Formulate ~nd submit to each participatiny public agency for adopYion
the final standards and regulations necessary to impl~ement the man-
datory program;
2. Determine the facilities necessary to commence inspection of vehicles
in compliance with this Section. .
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3. Prepare and publish public information to distribute to vehicle
owners subject to this Section.
4. Conduct other p~blic information activities in conformity to Section
6--1--3-13 hereof. ~
E. Subsequent to the voluntary compfiance and trial period ending July 31,
1984, '
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. all nonexempt motor -
vehicles shail be ~equired to compiy with the inspectTon requirements of ~
this Section et such time as said motor vehicles are required to.reqister or
renew registration under Titie 49 of the Idaho Code or upon the expiration .
:date of ~ certificate of compliance for said motor vehicle if different
"than the registration/renewal date. The certificate of compliance expira- .
tion date shall, in all cases, determine the compliance date for reinspec-
tion. AIl nonexempt motor vehicles must be inspected annually.._Motor _
vehicles which are under temporary registration which do not have a current
certificate of compliance are required to have an emissions test performed
within ten (10) calendar days of the expiration of the temporary reqistre-
tion. (Temporary registration is valid for 3 working days•> Motor vehicles
must be reinspected durin9 the month the certificate of compliance expires.
The Rules and Regulations shali require the return of a test data form indi-
cating inspection compliance. It shall be Prima facie evidence of a viola-
tion of this Section if said form is not returned when r~quired or a
certificate of compliance is not displayed.
6--1--3-5: DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE BOARD:
A. The Board,~in accordance with the criteria herein expressed, shall
fe~a#~ adopt ~-c# ~tu (es and ~iegu I at i ons as
are necessary for the implementation and operation of the AIR ProQ~am and amend
those s~ra~-i-e~aa-~tules and ~Regulations from time to time as it deems
necessary_.A~ such amendments must be made at regularly scheduled Air
ualit Board meetings with fourteen (14) days uP blic notice of such
meetinys. The appropriate governmental entities, AIR stations and AIR
emissions mechanics shail be notif.ied of such amendments.
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rnl~s- ami- . ~Ai~ -I~e~s~ ~f-i~f#'Qerr -f-~-~~ rro'1'~i~zs trF
~tre~ #~trtc ~ ~-I-aee e~ St~eF~ ~ttb-F-i~ ~ ~e ~ -i-fr ~
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B. In developing ~~ ~~k~les and ~.Reyulations" for the implementation and
enfiorcement of this Sectior~, the.Board shall apply the followinq stan-
da rds : q I~~e thp '~Q ~(~ht i t rPaomc a~nrn~i atc tn a I I tho ro I c~.~r,+ ~ + ~
~i rri ~mctanrac i nr I iirl i nn ti~~+ + I i m i tcri tn •
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3.1. The ambient concentrations of carbon monoxide from motor veliicles in
the County of Ada; '
-~.2. The public heal~th interest, including social and economic costs of air
pollutants and their control; ao.d
~.3. The requirements of the Federal~Clean Air Act~ as amended, the emission
~eduction benefits of.the inspection and maintenance prograrri~'~nd the
Ada County Transportation Control Plan.
4. Technolooical developments in automotive emission control equip;n~nt,
repair or t.estinq.
5. Amsndments to the Rul~s and Reaulation, shall be admini;trati:~s in
nature for the urpose of addressing chanqes in technoloay a.nd la.+ and
to ensure ths roper a~d efficient implementation and oDeration of the
AIR Program. -
C. The Board ~~~~~ f~-m.~~-+
,~-~ ~~+~ec~ ' ' ~ m~ recommend amend-
ments to the schedule of fees for certificates of compliance, which shall be
sufficient to meet~ but shall not exceed, the estimated cost of the ini-
tiation, operation and enforcement of the program of inspection of motor
vehicles, a~minictratinn ~{ thp nrrlinanrP ~ the ISSUOnC@ Of appropriate
certificates of compliance, ~~~~`~~_~~ and all costs incurred in administering
the A I R Program. .CpSfS ~~+~'~~rrcrl „~q pn rr i nn +h° nrnr~;n ~K a I cn ~
~cl.ud.ed~. The Board sha I I a I so: ' .
1. Authorize the emission~s inspection station to receive the vehicle
inspection fee allowed under this Section.
2. Require the emissions inspection station to remit to the Board for
deposit in the vehicle inspection fund, established pursuant to
sub-section 6--1--3-6A of this Section, that portion of the vehiclo
insPection~ fee to defra~y the cost of admi'nisteriny and enforciny the
provisions of this Section. •
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, D., The Board.shall conduct ongoing cost-benefit analyses and other ~aluations
of the inspect~ program, including, but not limitod to, observ~patterns
of malf~nction in ins~pection of motor vehicies' e.xhaust Pmission; controi
devices, quantities of reductions in air'pollution in A.da County subject to
the provisions of this °~~:.~ Section~ and make recommsndations to improve
the inspection program. The Board shall provide annua.l written reports on
such analyses and evaluations.
E. In order to document
compile and mainta~in
to this Sect~ion. A
prepared annually by
.request. Th..o ~~~~ar
the evaluation required in sub-section D, the Board shall
records of maintenance and repairs perfor~med pursuant
~ritten summary report of such inf~rmation shall be
the Board and made available to the pubtic upon
~~-anv meter ua,'^..:r= ~ ~ • ~ c ~ + + •
' ' ~ '" ' ' +~ ef #he~e r ert~s at th ~ ~ '
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F. In performing its duties and responsibilities, the Board shall have the
authority to undertake any action reasonably necessary to the performance of
said duties, including but not limited to: ~
1. The employment and personne) management of necessary staff- positions;
2. The execution of necessary confiracts and documents;
3. The authorization of expenditures from the P~lotor Vehicle Inspection
Fund;
4. The tormulation of regulations necessary to the implementation and
administration of the program; ~'• ~
5. Conduct regular meetings;
6. Acquire and dispose of personal property.
G. The Board shall formulate and conduct a quality control program.
6--1--3-6: FINANCING
A. There is hereby established a Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspection Fund whi~ch
shall consist of the fo~llowing:
1. Money appropriated thereto by any local entity;
2. AIl money remitted by the emissions inspection stations whicb are.
collected as fees for emissions inspections;
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3. -Money received from private grants or donations when so des~ated by
the grant•and donor; '
4. Federal or state funds to assist the'implementation and administration
of the emissions inspection proyram;
B. t~loneys in the motor vehicle emissions inspection fund may be used in paying
costs incurred by the Board in administering any aspect of the emissions ~
inspection program. •
C. The Board shall appropriate and budget on a fiscal year basis, ~n ~ccordencp
with the statutpry requirements of #he member aqencies indicatinq expen-
ditures to be made in implee~entation and administration ofi the motor vehicle
emissions inspection progra~ established according to this Secti~on. The
budget shall include indicaiion of sources of incoms to be used for such + ~
expend.iture and justification for the magnitude of the inspection fee to be
levied according to this Section. ~
6--1--3-7: INSPECTION CRITERIA AND COSTS:.
A. ApplicabilitY
AIl nonexempt motor vehicles must be inspected at an
accordance with Section 6-1-3-4 ofi this Section. PJo~
vehicles of the model year 197U and newer reqistered
registered in Ada County must comply.with the~yearly
and adjustment procedures if the vehicle exceed~ the
cent CO standards. •
AIR Station in
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or required to be
Emissions Test
model year per-
ki. Identification of motor vehicles required to comply with the AutomotPv~
Inspection 8 Readjustment Proqram.
1. Motor vehicles that are required to comply with the Air Proaram
will be identifiied with an Air Proqram Certiticate of Compliance
Sticker in the.lower left corner of the front ~,vindshield. '
2. The Certificate of Compliance sticker will be of the same color as
the license plate reqistration sticker.
3. The C~rtificate of Compliance sticker will expire one year from
the last d~ of the month of issuance. .
C. Standards
1. Tamper i nq - P•lotur ~eh i c I es nf the mode I vears 198~i and newer 'are
to be inspected for the presence of the catalytic converter~ pre-
sence of the ~air ~pump and sizP of the fu?I restrictor. ~Soter
vehicles which have had those sys~tems r?moved or d~fault~d ar~ to
be denied a Certificate of Compliance unti.l th.~ motor vehicle
owner restores them to their oriainal or operatinq condition.
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which at the time of production did not have the s~
ste~instailed
by ~ manufacturer.
f~ 2. Motor Vehicles ~naii moo+ emissions mu5t b~ less than or e ual to
the following carbon monoxide emission pass-fail criteri~ in
order for a Certificate of Compliance to be issued without further
ad,justment or test i ng. '- -
Model Year
1970-74
1975-79 •
1980
1981= '~ AND NEWER
% Carbon l~lon~x i de
7.0
5.0
3.0
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The Eioard m~ recommend amendments to ~a ~~ ff,,r~,d.n,te ~r--~.~.~ _~
the pass-fail criteria.as it deems necessary to meet fihe purpose
of this Section.
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~ charqe shall not excesd $1U.00, therefore the maximum an AIR sta-
tion maY charge for the test alone is 37.00. If a vehicle fails
the initial test and elects to utilize the 10 d~ period allo•+~ed
for independent correction, fhe c.harae for that test .+itho~t the
issuance of a sticker shall be no mere than 37*~0. When the motor
vehicle is returned and asses the free rEtPst a Certifiicate of
Compliance is issued and no more than $3.OU may be char~ed.
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4. Fees for the adjustment and/or repair required ~ the Rules and
Requlations shall not exceed fifteen (15) dollars for motor
vehicles of 197U model ear to and includin~ a 1980 model ye.ar•
The adjustment fees fior 1981 and newer shall not exceed thirty
(30) dollars. ~
5. Free retest procedures are available for those motor vehicle
owners whosQ motor vehicle exceed the model year percent CO stan-
dards. These motor vehicles,have ten calendar days to hav~
adjustments and/or re airs pe~-formed outside of the~AlR station.
These motor vehicle owners must re.turn the motor vehicle to ths
original test site tor free retest. If tne err_ent CO standards
are still exceeded, the licensed AIR station must perform the
adjustments and/or repairs requirod by the Rul~s and ReQUIa}ion;
in order for a Certiticate of Compliance to be issued. Tne cost
limits~for these adjustments and/or repairs may not e~cceed fif-
teen dollars ($15..00) for model years 1970-1~80 or thirty dollars
($30.UU) fior mode~~ years 1981 and newer
6--1--3-8: EMISSIUPJS INSPECTION STATIONS:
A. Licensing:
1. The Board shall formulate Rules and rRegulations providing .for the
licensing of ~m~s~~.RS i~=~~~~ qIR stations. -
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the Eioard sha consider criteria including b~~t not limited to the
following: _
a. Possession of an ap.proved exhaust gas anatyzer, other tr~ols and
equip~nenfi and licensed personnel necessary to conduct the required
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b. Other cr-iteri.a as .deemed necessary by the Board in order to turther
the public interest and carry out the.purposes of this Sec-tion..
3. The E~oard shall adopt ~~~m~ Rules and r~e ulations
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submission by holders of an AIR Station License ~+~ «~~~~ • ~ 1•
~es of such information as they deem reasonably necessary to carry out ~"
the purposes.of this Section.
4. The Board, upon notice and an opportunity for a hearing~ may revoke and
require the surrende.r end forfeiture of any pmiccinnc Ir,enartir
L~icense of the Emi~~~~~~ ; . AIP, Station
~ns`~er.t-i.nri A I R stat i on perm i ttee i f i t f i nds that
such station is not operated in accordance.with this Section or the rR ules
and LRegulations adopted pursuant to this Secti.on. The Board shal~l notify
the li.censee in writ~ing of th.e date, time and place of the hearing and the
grounds for revocation et least ten (10) days prior to the sc.heduled date of
the hearing. At the hearing, the licensee may present ~vidence, call wit-
nesses and be represented by counsel. 'nlithin ten (10) days after the
hearing the Board shall notify the licenses in writing of its decision a.nd
shall specify the findings forming the basis of the decision, llpon revoca-
tlOfl Of an ~'n~~cinnc In ~nrtinn A~R Stat10~ license, the licensee shall
return to the Board all Certificates of Compliance issued to the licenses.
B. Improper Representation:
1. No person shal I represent any place to be an ~~+~«~~~~ ;~~.,p.-t;~~ AIR
Station unless~ it has been established and is operated under a,,a~;~
~ac t,.~ license issued by the Board.
2. A Certificate of Compliance shall ,not be i:ssued or affixed to an•~ motor
vehicle except.at an ~~~,~ ~ AIR Station established and
operating under a license issued byVthe Board. AIl such certificafie shall
be serially numbered and shall be accounted for. ~
6--1--3-9: Eh11SSI0TJ INSPECTIUN f+1ECHAPJICS:
A. Licensinq
1. The ~oard shall adopt Rules and Rec~ulations pr~vidiny for the IicensinU
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• 2. In developi Rules and Reyulations for the.qualifications ~ erson
for an emissi nspection ~nechanic, the Board shall consider cr eria
includinq but not limited to the followin~ . --
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a. Sucessful com~letion of the Board authorized emission mechanic fif-
teen (15) hour course or ass the challenqe test offered in lieu of the
course. • - -
b. Other crit~ria as deemQd necessary ~ the Board in order to .further
the ublic iriterest and carry out the purposes of this 5ection.
3. ihe Board shall adopfi Rules and Regulations providi~q for the su5mission
~ holders of emission mechanics licenses of such information as they deem
reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes ot this Section
4. The E3oard, upon notice and an opportunity for a hearinq, m~ revoke and
require the surrender and forfeiture of ~ Air Emission tfer_hanics License
if the E3oard finds that suc~ mechanic does not operate in accordanc~ with
t~h'is Section or the Rules and Regulations adopted pursuant-to this Section.
The Board shall notifY the iicensee in ~Nriting of the date, time and laca
of the hearinq and the rou~-ds for revoc.ation at least ten (10) days rior
to the scheduled date of the hearing. At the hearina, the licen;ee m~ ~ e-
sent evidence, call witnesses and be represented o~! counsel. Witnin ten
(10) days aftAr the hearin~q the Board shall notifY the licensee in writino
of its decision and shall specify the tindinqs forminq the basis of the
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B. Improper Representation:
1. No erson shall represent himself or herself as a licensed emissions
mechanic unless he or she has obtained a license i;sued ~ the Board.
2. A Certifica#e of Compliance shall not be affixed to a~ vshicl~ except
~ an emissions mechanic licensed ~ the Board. AIl such certifiicates snall
be serially numbered and.shall be accounted for.
6--1--3-~.10: ACQUISITIUN OF PR~PERTY; CERTIFICATES PROPERTY OF' BOARD:
A. The Board may acquire by purchase,
means any special equipment~ tools,
quately administer, investigate or
or the regulations adopted pursuant
tion made by the Board shal! comply
upon each participating agency for
donation, dedication, or other IaNful
materials or facilities needed ~to ade-
enforce the prov.isions ot thPs ordinance
hereto provided, howPVer, any acqu,isi-
with all statutory reauirements imposed
the purchase or receipt~of pro~zrty;
B. Exhaust emission Certificates of Compliance are the property of the 8oard
until such time as they are affiixed 'to properly inspected motor venicles.
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6--1--3--}.p.l 1; FAL~ I CAT I UN OF CERT I F I CATE S:
A. No person shail make, issue or ~`",~ display .usa. any imitation, a.~ coun-
terfeit, or alteration of an official Certificate of Compliance.
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E3. No person shall display upon any nonexempt motor vehicle a Certificate of
Compliance knowina it to be issued witho~t compliance with this•Section.
6--1--3-~-~12~: DEMAND OR COLLECTION ~OF IMPROPER FEE:
No person shall demand or collect a fee for the inspection of a vehicle other
than.~vhat is stated in this Section.
6--1--3~13: ENFORCEh1ENT : ~ - •~ • -
Nothing in this Section shall be construed'to prevent the 8oard from
requesting utilization of any other enforcement mechanisms granted by law.
6--1--3 =1-~14: PUBLIC INFORMATION:
A. The Board shall make known to owners of subject vehicles the purpose of the
vehicle emissions inspection program. A program of inestings, public
hearings, mass media coverage, or any other form of communication shall be
prescribed and provided, to orient and educate the public ~egarding the pur-
pose of the emissions inspection program, as well as to elic.it public par-
ticipation in the development and operation of the inspection program.
B. The Board shall prepare public informafion for the benefit of the o~+rners of
motof vehicles subject to the provisions of this Section. This information
shall explain the inspection program, the owner's responsibilities~ under the
prograr~, and the most comm~n adJustments and repairs likely to be required
in order for the owner's vehicle to pas.s inspection. It shall further pro-
vide the locations of stations at which the inspection requirement can be
met, scheduling informatio~, and information ot the location and availabi-
lity of inechanics to perform repairs for the inspection program. I't shall
be distributed by the Board to owners of motor vehicles subject ~o the pro-
visions of this Section, fre~ of charge at the time at which they are offi-
cialty informed of the inspection requirement.
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~' C.' The•Boa;d sha~conduct a series of orientation seminars to fam~ariie
automobile me nics and owners ot motor vehicles subject to ~th rovisions
o f t his Sec tion wi t h t he s tandar~s, procedures an~ forms to be utilized in
the inspection program and, in particular, w.ith maintenance and repair pro-
cedures recommended by the Board for performance on vehicles failing to pass
inspection. Such seminars shall be conducted at locations selected on ~the
basis of participants~' convenience of access.
6--1--3-1415 EFFECTIVE DATES:
This ordinan~ce shall be rendered null and void 3 years from the mandatory,imple-
mentation date, unless extended by ordinance. ~
6--1--3-3-~16 ~ENALTIES:
Any person who violates any provision of this Section t~ ~~1.~ ~
shalk;be deemed guilty of an infraction and, upon conviction tf~ereof, shall be
f i ned $25.00 fo~ ~aCh v I OI a1' I ORyr. ;1~ i~s rni~rt r-nctc
PASSED ANU APPROVED by the Board of Ada County Commissioners this 29th
day ot August ~ 1984.
BOaRU OF ADA COUriTY COM~~I I SS I ONERS
ey:
Bill Gr,atton, Chairman -
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Vern Emery, Commissio er
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d kiddle, Commissioner ~
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