The following minimum requirements for qualification as a repairer are established:

1. (a) Previous experience: At least one of the following:

   1. (1) In some other line of endeavor;
   2. (2) as a former employee of a dealer or repairer;
   3. (3) as a former member of a firm having a dealer's or a repairer's license.

2. (b) Personal:

   1. (1) Two recommendations from former employers or business associates;
   2. (2) two credit statements from reputable business firms;
   3. (3) (1) and (2) shall be furnished for each member of a firm.

3. (c) Place of business:

   1. (1) Approved by local authority in accordance with section 14-54 of the general statutes;
   2. (2) approved by the commissioner of motor vehicles.

4. (d) Proper facilities:

   1. (1) A building adequate to receive at least one motor vehicle for repairs, exclusive of a grease pit or rack;
   2. (2) a suitable office and storage space for parts and accessories.

5. (e) Personnel and equipment:

   1. (1) The applicant shall be a qualified mechanic or have at least one in his employ who has a thorough knowledge of the services to be rendered;
   2. (2) sufficient tools and equipment for doing the type of servicing contemplated.

(Effective February 8, 1980)