Md. Code Regs. 11.14.09.16
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 20, October 4, 2024
| Procedures: | Reject Vehicle If: |
| (1) Inspect floor and trunk pans for structural integrity and general condition. | (1) Floor or trunk pan of unibody construction is cracked or broken, or is otherwise damaged or in a condition that would affect structural integrity. |
| (2) Floor or trunk pan is otherwise damaged or deteriorated to cause a hazard to an occupant, or affects the secure mounting of seats, seat belt anchorages, or any other component. | |
| (3) Repairs to floor and trunk pan are not made with the same type of material that was originally used by the manufacturer or approved for use by the vehicle manufacturer. | |
| (4) Repairs to floor and trunk pan of unibody are not welded. | |
| (5) Repairs to the areas of seat mountings, seat belt anchorages, or other components are not welded. | |
| (6) Repairs to floor and trunk pan, other than unibody construction, are not welded, riveted, or screwed. | |
| (7) Any repairs to floor or trunk pan does not appear to be of sufficient strength or quality or is not sealed to prevent moisture from entering the vehicle. Agency Note: Undercoating alone is not an approved sealant. | |
| (8) Floor in occupant area is not equipped with a slip resistant surface, or is not properly attached, or presents a hazard. | |
| Agency Note: If repairs are required the vehicle owner or agent shall be advised not to apply undercoating to the repaired area prior to reinspection. If undercoating exists in areas of required inspection, removal of undercoating may be required to permit a proper inspection. | |
Md. Code Regs. 11.14.09.16
Regulations .16 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 9, 2007 (34:9 Md. R. 824); emergency provision expired September 5, 2007
Regulations .16 adopted effective September 10, 2007 (34:18 Md. R. 1580)