N.H. Code Admin. R. Saf-C 3206.04
Tools and Equipment
Effective Jul 2, 2016(See Revision Note #1 at Chapter Heading for Saf-C 3200) #5250, eff 10-21-91; ss by #6603, INTERIM, eff 10-18-97, EXPIRES: 2-15-98; ss by #6664, eff 12-30-97; amd by #7731, eff 7-26-02 (para. (b)); amd by #8530, INTERIM, eff 12-24-05, EXPIRED: 6-22-06 (para. (a) and subparagraphs (b)(1)-(7)); amd by #8915, eff 6-22-07 (See Revision Note #2 at Chapter Heading for Saf-C 3200) (formerly Saf-C 3205.04); amd by #9184, eff 6-20-08; EXPIRED: 6-22-15 (para. (a) intro., (a)(1)-(7), and (a)(10)); ss by #10886, INTERIM, eff 7-16-15, EXPIRES: 1-12-16; ss by #11016, eff 1-6-16; ss by #11018, EMERGENCY RULE, eff 1-7-16, EXPIRES: 7-5-16; ss by #11135, eff 7-2-16Commissioner, Department of Safety
(a) Each inspection station shall have the following tools and equipment:
- (1) A brake drum gauge and a brake rotor measuring device;
- (2) A gauging device to measure the thickness of brake pads and shoes;
- (3) A dial indicator capable of measuring suspension components including ball joints;
- (4) A lift or jack, capable of hoisting any vehicle the station is authorized to inspect;
(5) Tools necessary for the proper assembly and disassembly of any parts, including:
- a. Hammers;
- b. Portable lights;
- c. Socket sets, including metric sizes;
- d. Wrenches, including open and box end; and
- e. Screwdrivers;
- (6) Headlight wall or board or commercially manufactured headlight aiming device capable of determining the proper headlight angle of all vehicles to be inspected;
- (7) Commercially recognized tint meter system, capable of measuring all aftermarket tinted windows if the station inspects vehicles with tinted glass;
- (8) Computer software and hardware authorized by the department, if conducting electronic safety inspections;
- (9) Any other tools necessary to conduct a proper vehicle inspection; and
- (10) Tire tread depth gauge.
- (b) All required tools and equipment shall not be shared with other inspection stations.
Source. (See Revision Note #1 at Chapter Heading for Saf-C 3200) #5250, eff 10-21-91; ss by #6603, INTERIM, eff 10-18-97, EXPIRES: 2-15-98; ss by #6664, eff 12-30-97; amd by #7731, eff 7-26-02 (para. (b)); amd by #8530, INTERIM, eff 12-24-05, EXPIRED: 6-22-06 (para. (a) and subparagraphs (b)(1)-(7)); amd by #8915, eff 6-22-07 (See Revision Note #2 at Chapter Heading for Saf-C 3200) (formerly Saf-C 3205.04); amd by #9184, eff 6-20-08; EXPIRED: 6-22-15 (para. (a) intro., (a)(1)-(7), and (a)(10)); ss by #10886, INTERIM, eff 7-16-15, EXPIRES: 1-12-16; ss by #11016, eff 1-6-16; ss by #11018, EMERGENCY RULE, eff 1-7-16, EXPIRES: 7-5-16; ss by #11135, eff 7-2-16