To qualify for a certificate of appointment physical facilities must meet the following standards.

1. (1) Building. The building shall have at least two permanent walls, a permanent roof, and smooth floor of suitable material.
2. (2) Floor. The entire floor of the approved inspection area of the building shall be hard surfaced.
3. (3) Walls. The walls and equipment in the inspection area shall be kept clean and well painted.

4. (4) Inspection area. Every vehicle inspection station shall have an inspection area within the vehicle inspection station set aside, and approved by the department, for conducting the inspection of vehicles. When a vehicle inspection station desires to have more than one inspection area, the space requirements for each lane must be met. For vehicle inspection stations, with trailer endorsement, see specific requirements.

   1. (A) One approved inspection area containing all the required equipment shall be available during normal business hours for the purpose of inspection during the entire calendar year.
   2. (B) "Inspection area" is defined as the designated space approved for inspection purposes. Approval cannot be granted, nor operation permitted to continue, unless full compliance with the minimum vehicle inspection station requirements is maintained.
   3. (C) The inspection area shall be sufficiently lighted to afford good visibility for performing all inspection procedures.
5. (5) Cleanliness. The person's business location will be checked to see that it is as clean and orderly as could be reasonably expected.

Source Note:The provisions of this §23.2 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976; amended to be effective March 31, 1982, 7 TexReg 1180; amended to be effective July 3, 1995, 20 TexReg 4409; amended to be effective August 23, 2000, 25 TexReg 8049.