- (a) In accordance with RSA 266:3-a, the mechanic shall conduct a thorough visual examination of the condition of the vehicle if substantial rust is observed.
(b) Such visual examination shall include but not be limited to:
- (1) Frame, body, or chassis;
- (2) Other structural components;
- (3) Doors;
- (4) Floor pans as described in Saf-C 3221.01; and
- (5) Bumpers as described in Saf-C 3221.04.
- (c) In addition to (b) above, a vehicle shall be rejected if the frame or other structural components are broken, cracked, not in solid condition, or rusted to a degree that affects the safety of the vehicle.
- (d) Welded frames shall be permitted as long as the joints have the equivalent strength or are stronger than the original frame and the alignment of chassis parts is not affected.
- (e) Lap joint welds shall be permitted as long as the joints have the equivalent strength or are stronger than the original frame.
- (f) A vehicle shall be rejected if metal or any loose or dislocated parts are protruding from the surface of the vehicle so as to create a hazard.
Source. (See Revision Notes at Chapter Heading Saf-C 3200) #8915, eff 6-22-07, EXPIRED: 6-22-15 New. #10886, INTERIM, eff 7-16-15, EXPIRES: 1-12-16; ss by #11016, eff 1-6-16; ss by #12932, eff 11-27-19