610.1 All reinspection stations shall have in their employment at least one (1) employee who is certified by the District Government as a motor vehicle reinspector for those rejection items that the reinspection station is licensed to reinspect.610.2 A reinspector may certify reinspections of only those rejection items for which he or she is certified.610.3 A reinspector shall be responsible for certifying that, on completion of repairs to rejected vehicle safety items, those items are in conformance with standards for those items contained in this title.610.4 Upon determining that those rejected items are in conformance with the applicable standards, a reinspector shall signify approval by signing the DPW issued reinspection card and shall place an approved inspection sticker on the vehicle in the location prescribed in the Manual.610.5 Reinspector certification shall be issued by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs for a period of two (2) years, from June 30th of every even-numbered year.610.6 Any application approved during the first twelve (12) months of the certification period shall be considered as beginning on the first day of that certifying period and shall extend for the entire normal certifying period. The total fee of twenty-five dollars (\$ 25) shall be paid at the time of the issuance of certification.610.7 Any application approved after the first twelve (12) months of the normal certifying period shall be considered as beginning on that day and extending for the remainder of that certifying period. A fee of twelve dollars and fifty cents (\$12.50) shall be paid at the time of issuance of certification.610.8 A certified reinspector shall notify the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs of his or her place of employment at the time of application and any subsequent changes.610.9 Determination of a candidate's knowledge of reinspection shall be made by the Director, DPW for all inspections categories except exhaust emission (18 DCR §§ 750 and 751), according to the following criteria:1. (a) Evidence of successful completion of Automotive Service Excellence (ABE) tests in areas other than exhaust emissions, with at least two (2) years remaining before the ABE certificate of competency expires; and

2. (b) After presentation of proper evidence for subparagraph (a) of this section, successful completion of a 'hands-on' proficiency test administered by the

Department of Motor Vehicles' personnel. The test shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) Review of rules, regulations, and vehicle standards contained in chapters 6 and 7 of this title;

(2) Calibration and operation of any necessary test equipment;

(3) Performance of reinspection of appropriate items; and

(4) Determination of repairs necessary to correct rejected items.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 39 DCR 3249, 3252 (July 30, 1982); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 38 DCR 801, 802 (January 25, 1991); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 53 DCR 845 (February 10, 2006).