1. A. State inspectors shall conduct performance audits to determine whether a state station is correctly performing all inspection and functions related to inspections as follows:

   1. 1. Overt audits shall be completed at least two times each year for each inspection lane. Overt audits shall include:

      1. a. A check for the observance of appropriate document security;
      2. b. A check to see that required recordkeeping practices are being followed;
      3. c. A check for licenses, certificates, and other required display information;
      4. d. An observation and evaluation of each vehicle emissions inspector’s ability to perform an inspection; and
      5. e. A check to ensure all emissions testing equipment is calibrated and operating correctly.
   2. 2. If a vehicle emissions inspector fails an audit, the vehicle emissions inspector’s license may be suspended or revoked under R18-2-1016(A)(4).
   3. 3. Vehicle emissions inspection records shall be reviewed at least monthly to assess station performance and identify any problems, potential fraud, or incompetence.
   4. 4. Covert audits may be performed as necessary to confirm compliance with this Article.
2. B. If an equipment audit indicates that equipment is not calibrated and accurate, the equipment shall not be used to conduct emissions testing until it is replaced or repaired.
3. C. Equipment that is removed from testing may be returned to service upon its repair and a state inspector’s verification of a passing calibration audit.
4. D. A state inspector shall inspect on-road emissions analyzers at least monthly.

Historical Note

Adopted effective January 3, 1977 (Supp. 77-1). Amended effective March 2, 1978 (Supp. 78-2). Amended as an emergency effective January 2, 1981, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1003, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 81-1). Former Section R9-3-1025 as amended effective March 2, 1978, and amended as an emergency effective January 2, 1981, now amended effective April 15, 1981 (Supp. 81-2). Amended effective January 1, 1986 (Supp. 85-6). Amended subsection (A) effective January 1, 1987, filed December 31, 1986 (Supp. 86-6). Former Section R9-3-1025 renumbered as Section R18-2-1025 and subsection (C) amended effective August 1, 1988 (Supp. 88-3). Amended effective November 14, 1994 (Supp. 94-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 562, effective January 14, 2000 (Supp. 00-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 90, effective January 1, 2002 (Supp. 01-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 25 A.A.R. 485, effective June 1, 2019 (Supp. 19-1).