N.M. Code R. § 20.11.101.12 Inspection Procedures

• Library: New Mexico Administrative Code
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through Register Vol. 34, No. 24, December 19, 2023
• Citation: N.M. Code R. § 20.11.101.12
• Year: 2023

A. VPMP Procedures Manual:

(1) The Program Manager shall develop an official document, titled VPMP Procedures Manual, outlining in sufficient detail the procedures necessary for a certified AIR CARE inspection facility, a certified fleet AIR CARE station, a certified AIR CARE inspector and a certified AIR CARE technician to comply with all applicable requirements of this Part. Upon approval by the Board, the Program Manager shall publish the official VPMP Procedures Manual and, within ten days of publication, provide general notice of its availability.

(2) The procedures, details and specifications contained in the VPMP Procedures Manual shall be a part of and incorporated into 20.11.101 NMAC and shall be binding upon each AIR CARE inspection facility, fleet AIR CARE station, AIR CARE inspector and AIR CARE technician.

(3) The Procedures Manual shall be amended as needed and required, and kept updated by the Program Manager. Notice of amendments to the Procedures Manual shall be provided by the Program Manager, with copies made available to the users. It is the responsibility of each AIR CARE inspection facility and fleet AIR CARE station to obtain and incorporate all amendments made available by the Program Manager Each AIR CARE inspection facility or fleet AIR CARE station shall maintain at least one current copy of the VPMP Procedures Manual at the facility or station.

(4) If a provision of the Procedures Manual conflicts with a provision of this Part, the provision of this Part will prevail.

B. Vehicle Tests:

(1) To determine if a motor vehicle is in compliance with this Part all inspections shall be performed in strict accordance with 20.11.101 NMAC and the VPMP Procedures Manual. Each vehicle shall be inspected at an AIR CARE inspection facility or fleet AIR CARE station by an AIR CARE inspector. All items shall be inspected to completion with reports of outcomes provided to the motor vehicle owner.

(2) Vehicles with an engine other than the engine originally installed by the manufacturer or an identical replacement of such an engine shall be subject to the inspection procedures and standards for the chassis type, GVW, and model year of the vehicle.

(3) Assembled vehicles or kit cars shall meet the standards and emission control equipment requirements for the year of the...