To be eligible for Class A certification, a licensed body shop must:
- 1. Comply with local zoning laws and possess all required local, state and federal licenses, registrations and permits.
- 2. Possess garagekeepers’ and workers’ compensation insurance.
- 3. Provide employees with continuing education and training in subjects and for periods of time as prescribed by regulation.
4. Have the ability to:
- (a) Obtain proper specifications for each vehicle being repaired;
- (b) Make three-dimensional measurements that are verified by a computer of each vehicle being repaired; and
- (c) Hoist a vehicle for inspection.
5. Perform a wide range of services for vehicles being repaired, including, without limitation:
- (a) Alignment of the wheels of a vehicle that is verified by a computer;
- (b) Stabilization of a vehicle through the use of a four-point anchoring system;
- (c) Simultaneous adjustment of the exterior and undercarriage of a vehicle;
- (d) Removal and reinstallation of a frame, suspension, engine or drivetrain component;
- (e) Painting the exterior of a vehicle with a system for applying paint that provides a finish similar to the finish applied by the manufacturer;
- (f) Inspection of airbags and other occupant restraint devices to the specifications of the manufacturer; and
- (g) Welding, by a certified technician, with a gas metal arc welder or an inverter welder, as appropriate.
6. Adhere to current federal, state and local safety requirements by:
- (a) Performing repairs on an air-conditioning system using equipment approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency;
- (b) Performing repairs with emission-reducing equipment, as prescribed by regulation;
- (c) Performing repairs with equipment that meets all safety requirements as prescribed by regulation; and
- (d) Disposing of hazardous waste as prescribed by regulation.
7. Ensure customer satisfaction by providing to each customer:
- (a) A computer-generated estimate of repairs; and
- (b) A written, limited lifetime warranty that is valid against workmanship defects.
- 8. Have a system for documenting and maintaining customer complaints and responses to service.
(Added to NRS by 2007, 3429)