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(g) Upon implementation of the Texas Automated Vehicle In-
spection System (TAVIS), the following provisions are effective.
(1) Applicants for inspection station certification must ap-
ply in a manner prescribed by the department using on-line forms,
paper forms, or combination of both provided by the department, Tex-
asOnline, and/or authorized TAVIS contractor(s).
(2) In addition to the statutory certification fee, applicants
may be required to pay an additional automation subscription fee of
$2.00.
(3) Applicants must enter into and maintain a business ar-
rangement with the State and/or the TAVIS contractor(s) to obtain a
telecommunication link between the Texas Automated Vehicle Inspec-
tion Database and the TAVIS station interface device. The business
arrangement will include a security agreement between the station and
the State and/or TAVIS contractor(s) detailing the station's responsi-
bility for care, maintenance, and security of the TAVIS station interface
device. The security agreement shall specify that replacement of the
TAVIS station interface device for any reason other than ordinary and
normal usage (fair wear and tear) must be at the station's expense.
Placement of a TAVIS station interface device by the contractor may
require a security deposit from the station applicant in an amount as
authorized by the department.
23.3. Specific Requirements for Public, Fleet, and Governmental
Vehicle Inspection Stations.
(a) Space requirements. The inspection area shall include:
(1) an area of 12 feet by 24 feet of minimum space;
(2) an inspection area located entirely within or adjacent to
the building; and
(3) a permissible center drain provided it does not interfere
with the proper inspection of the vehicle.
(b) Specific requirements for fleet vehicle inspection stations.
(1) Fleet vehicle inspection stations shall not inspect the
personal vehicles of officers, employees, or the general public even
though personal vehicles are used part-time or full-time for business.
Personal vehicles will be inspected in public vehicle inspection sta-
tions.
(2) Fleet vehicle inspection stations will not be approved
when free access to the vehicle inspection station grounds is not granted
to representatives of the department.
(3) Firms open to the public will not be issued a fleet vehi-
cle inspection station certificate of appointment unless such firms are
currently certified as a public vehicle inspection station and desire a
fleet vehicle inspection station certificate of appointment for "new car
make ready."
(4) A fleet vehicle inspection station shall meet all the re-
quirements as prescribed for a public vehicle inspection station as de-
tailed in this section.
(c) Specific requirements for public inspection stations. Pub-
lic inspection stations shall inspect all vehicles presented for the pur-
pose of inspection, if the station is certified to inspect that type vehicle.
(d) Specific requirements for governmental inspection sta-
tions.
(1) A governmental vehicle inspection station shall meet
the requirements as prescribed for a public vehicle inspection station
as detailed in this section.(2) Governmental vehicle inspection stations shall not in-
spect the personal vehicles of officers, employees, or the general public,
even though personal vehicles are used part-time or full-time for busi-
ness.
(3) Governmental vehicle inspection stations will not be
approved when free access to the vehicle inspection station grounds
is not granted to representatives of the department.
(e) Upon implementation of the Texas Automated Vehicle In-
spection System (TAVIS), all inspection stations must record all in-
spections into the state vehicle inspection database using an approved
device during each inspection.
23.8. Equipment Requirements for All Classes of Vehicle Inspection
Stations.
(a) Applicant shall be informed of the required equipment in-
cluding such items as approved testing devices, tools, measuring de-
vices, display board, brake machines, and marked brake test area.
(b) The minimum tools, equipment, and approved testing de-
vices shall be kept and maintained in proper working condition at all
times in the vehicle inspection station area.
(c) All testing equipment shall be approved by the department.
All testing equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with the
manufacturer's and department's recommendation. Equipment shall
be arranged and located at or near the approved inspection area to obtain
maximum efficiency.
(d) If equipment is used during the inspection procedure, the
vehicle inspection station owner shall be responsible for its use, ac-
curacy, and general maintenance. When equipment adjustments and
calibrations are needed, the manufacturer's and department's specifi-
cations shall be followed. Defective equipment shall not be used until
such deficiencies are corrected.
(e) Every certified inspector shall have a working knowledge
of all testing devices used during inspections.
(f) Each vehicle inspection station is required to own and
maintain, as a minimum, the equipment as detailed [listed] in para-
graphs (1) - (9) of this subsection:
[1)l Tools for making tests, repai and adjustments ordi-
narily encountered on those types of vehicles to be inspected;
(1) [(2)] a measured and marked brake test area which has
been approved by the department, or an approved brake testing [in-
specting] device;
(2) [({3)] a measuring device clearly indicating measure-
ments of 12 inches, 15 inches, 20 inches, 24 inches, 54 inches, 60
inches, 72 inches and 80 inches to measure reflector height, clearance
lamps, side marker lamps and turn signal lamps on all vehicles--ve-
hicle inspection stations with only a motorcycle endorsement are not
required to have an 80 inch measure;
(3) [(4)] a permanent [laundry] marking pen for completing
the reverse side of the windshield inspection certificate;
(4) [(-5)] a scraping device for removing the old inspection
certificate;
(5) [(6)] a gauge for measuring tire tread depth;
(6) [(7-)] a 1/4 inch round hole punch if motorcycle-trailer
certificates are issued;
(7) [(8)] a measuring device for checking brake pedal re-
serve clearance [checker with one-inch and two-inch clearances] (ex-
cept vehicle inspection stations with only a motorcycle endorsement);30 TexReg 6584 October 14, 2005 Texas Register
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