AUTOMOTIVE

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Main Floor, Twin Atria Building
4999 – 98 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2X3
Telephone 780-427-8901
Fax 780-988-7628

December 2009

Technicians and Facility Managers:

Thank you for participating in Alberta’s Vehicle Inspection Program.

As our partners in road safety, licensed technicians and facilities have the responsibility
to perform their duties in accordance with our inspection criteria and this work
contributes to keeping our roads safe for all users. The purpose of the new Automotive
& Light Truck Inspection Manual is to provide a description of the vehicle inspection
procedures in order to ensure quality inspections are performed and to minimize or
eliminate any confusion related to the Program.

This manual is based on the Vehicle Inspection Regulation (AR 211/2006), which came
into effect January 1, 2007. A copy of the regulation has been included in the manual to
provide you with a better understanding of the requirements. Note that the Regulation
may be amended from time to time and the original regulation should be consulted for
all purposes of interpreting and applying the law.

You will notice that this manual is more detailed and provides additional information for
the technician to complete the inspections. A list of revisions that have been made in
the new December 2009 manual has been added for you attention.

Please remember that all technicians are required to obtain a copy of this manual and
send a completed Manual Registration form (attached) to the Vehicle Safety Section.
This new and improved Automotive & Light Truck Inspection Manual is available free of
charge, from the department web site at http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/vipmanuals.
Alternatively, you will be able to purchase the new manual from Riley’s Reproduction
and Printing, you can contact them by phone at 1-800-563-1542 or visit their website at
http://www.rileys.com/cvip.php.

Finally, I would like to thank the; technicians, facility managers, training institution
experts and our Vehicle Safety Section staff that participated in the creation of this new
inspection manual.
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4999 – 98 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2X3
Telephone 780-427-8901
Fax 780-988-7628

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By registering the December 2009 Automotive and Light Truck Inspection Manual, I
understand and acknowledge the following:
- It is my responsibility to maintain a copy of the Automotive and Light Truck
Inspection Manual and any amendments.
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Manual and any amendments at the request of the Registrar or a Vehicle Safety
Investigator.

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 Automotive & Light Truck Inspection Manual
2009 Revisions

Light Vehicle Inspection Manual, Light Vehicle Inspection Manual,

July 2003 Version December 2009 Version
Spiral Binding 3 Ring Binder
Motor Vehicle Inspection Program, Out of
Province and Salvage, Inspection Methods and Automotive & Light Truck, Vehicle Inspection
Standards Manual, Car, Van, SUV, and Light Manual
Truck
Bar coded, self addressed detachable card Manual registration via fax or email
Guidelines for Inspection Technicians, pages A-1 Vehicle Inspection Program Administration,
to A-5 Administration, pages 1 to 27
1 Table of Contents 4 Tables of Content
Inspection criteria within Sections 1 - 12 is laid out
in a structured path that takes the Technician
No structured sequence for items to be inspected. from the drivers seat (interior items) to the
exhaust system (under vehicle) in an efficient and
sequential order.
Section 1 Power Train - Powertrain section has Section 1 Pre-Inspection - New section
been removed as items within it are now developed to address Facilities inspecting without
addressed in Sections 1 Pre-Inspection, 2 a request, VIN discrepancies, and vehicles
Onboard Diagnostic Systems, 7 Under Hood, and created at Registries not being accurately
11 Under Vehicle. described. Although "Road Test" does not
appear in the current manual it has always been a
requirement to verify the speedometer operation.
Additional items identified and included in 3.1 are
: Brake system performance, drivability problems,
seized or failing components, vehicle handling
concerns.
Section 2 Suspension - Suspension is now Section 2 Onboard Diagnostic Systems - New
addressed in Section 8 Steering and Suspension. section developed to address a large number of
vehicles being passed without being scanned for
diagnostic trouble codes. Requirement to scan for
ABS and SRS diagnostic trouble codes exists in
the current manual on page 3-7, item 11e (ABS)
and page 8-7, item 10f (SRS). Additional systems
or components to be verified include: Powertrain
Control Modules (PCM) must now be scanned as
they have become an integral component of
stability control systems and other OEM installed
safety systems.
Section 3 Brakes - Brakes are now addressed in Section 3 Interior - New section developed to
Section 10 Brakes. gather all interior related items into one section to
maintain a logical and sequential order of
inspection. Added Video Entertainment System to
inspection criteria.
Section 4 Steering - Steering is now addressed Section 4 Glass - New section with all glass
in Section 8 Steering and Suspension. related items placed within it (existing manual has
glass included in Section 8 Body). Simplified
windshield reject criteria (review of all other
Canadian jurisdictions was done). Added note
regarding safety glass.

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Light Vehicle Inspection Manual, July 2003 Light Vehicle Inspection Manual, August 2009
Section 5 Instruments & Auxiliary Equipment - Section 5 Lamps - Remove requirement for
Section has been removed as items within it are lamps to display SAE or DOT markings (lamps
now addressed in Sections 1 Pre-Inspection, 2 must still be SAE or DOT approved), Clarified
Onboard Diagnostic Systems, and 3 Interior. ***** DRL inspection requirements, added obscured by
NOTE: If a Technician were to follow the order of tint to High Mount Stop Lamp, Clarified headlamp
the items to be inspected in the current manual, alignment requirement, Added licence plate lamp,
Section 5 would have a technician that has been Added emergency lighting.
inspecting under hood, under vehicle, and
asbestos covered brakes inspecting interior items
included in Section 5*****
Section 6 Lamps - Moved to Section 5 Lamps Section 6 Exterior, General - New section
includes items previously covered in Section 8
Body. Added aftermarket equipment.
Section 7 Electrical System - Section has been Section 7 Under Hood - New section gathers
removed as items within it are now addressed in under hood related items from the existing
Section 3 Interior manual into one section. Added hazardous oil
leaks.
Section 8 Body - Section has been removed as Section 8 Steering and Suspension - New
items within it are now addressed in Sections 3 section combining old Section 2 and 4. Due to
Interior, 4 Glass, 6 Exterior, General, 7 Under various configurations and technology vehicles
Hood, 11 Under Vehicle, 12 Structural Integrity. are manufactured with, specifications and
inspection procedures are not provided as in the
current manual. Inspection procedures and
specifications published by the manufacturer or
other information providers must be used. Added
direction to contact The Department when
evidence of collision exists. Note added
regarding seepage.
Section 9 Tires and Wheels - Content change. Section 9 Tires and Wheels - Content change.
Tire tread measurement clarified, Tire inspection
clarified, Added tire serial number, date of
manufacture and OEM wheel spacers to
inspection criteria. Added note regarding winter
tire's
no Section 10 Section 10 Brakes - Old Section 3, Now
concentrates on brake system items at the
"wheels" and other brake related items are
addressed throughout the manual in order to
maintain a logical inspection sequence. Added
emergency brake drums incorporated into disk
brake rotors. Added requirement to record
measurements.
no Section 11 Section 11 Under Vehicle - New section
includes items previously covered in Sections 1
Powertrain, 2 Suspension, 3 Brakes, 4 Steering, 8
Body. Added hazardous oil leak.
no Section 12 Section 12 Structural Integrity (Salvage
Vehicle Inspection only) - New section added to
provide salvage vehicle Inspection Technicians
clear direction. Current manual does not separate
OOP and SV requirements. As well, the current
manual contains information and illustrations that
are of no use. Inspection procedures and
specifications will no longer be provided due to
varied manufacturer specific inspection
procedures and specifications.

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Vehicle Inspection Manual
Administration
Table of Contents
1. ADMINISTRATION...................................................................................................... 3
1.1 TERMINOLOGY ........................................................................................................ 3
1.1.1 Definition of Key Terms ...................................................................................... 3
1.1.2 Abbreviations and Terms.................................................................................... 4
1.2 PURPOSE OF THE VIP AND THE MANUAL ................................................................. 5
1.2.1 Purpose and Legal Authority of the Vehicle Inspection Manual ......................... 5
1.2.2 Legal Effects of the Vehicle Inspection Manual.................................................. 5
1.2.3 Facility Manual .................................................................................................... 5
1.2.4 Purpose of the Vehicle Inspection Program (VIP) .............................................. 6
1.2.5 Motor Vehicle Inspection (MVI).......................................................................... 6
1.2.6 Commercial Vehicle Inspection (CVI) ................................................................ 6
1.3 DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION .................................................................... 7
2. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR INSPECTION TECHNICIANS ............. 8
2.1 CODE OF PRACTICE ................................................................................................ 8
2.1.1 Code of Practice - Vehicle Inspection Technicians ............................................ 8
2.2 INFORMATION PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY......................................................... 8
2.2.1 Information in Vehicle Inspection Certificate and Record of Inspection ............. 8
2.2.2 Request for Information by Registered Owner or Other Persons....................... 8
2.3 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................................... 9
2.3.1 Technician – General Administrative Responsibilities........................................ 9
2.3.2 Charge/conviction of Criminal Code and Excise Act .......................................... 9
2.3.3 Technician Continuing Competency................................................................... 9
2.3.4 Cease Inspection When Directed by The Department ....................................... 9
2.3.5 Return Documents When Directed by The Department................................... 10
2.3.6 Change of Information ...................................................................................... 10
2.3.7 Replacement Licence ....................................................................................... 10
2.4 VEHICLE INSPECTION CERTIFICATES ...................................................................... 11
2.4.1 Certificates ........................................................................................................ 11
2.4.2 Inspection Certificates are Numbered .............................................................. 11
2.4.3 Technician must use assigned Certificates ...................................................... 11
2.4.4 Voiding of Inspection Certificates ..................................................................... 11
2.4.5 Lost/stolen Inspection Certificates.................................................................... 11
2.4.6 Lost/stolen Inspection Certificate Recovered ................................................... 11
3. ISSUANCE OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATES, DECALS, AND ROI’S .................. 12
3.1 GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................... 12
3.1.1 Confirm Facility and Technician Requirements ................................................ 12
3.1.2 Salvage Motor Vehicle Inspection – 2 part process ......................................... 12
3.1.3 Salvage Motor Vehicle Inspection – Motorcycle............................................... 12
3.1.4 Vehicle Types ................................................................................................... 13
3.2 VEHICLE INSPECTION ............................................................................................ 14
3.2.1 Conducting an Inspection ................................................................................. 14
3.2.2 Confirm VIN ...................................................................................................... 14
3.2.3 Vehicle Inspection – Worn Components .......................................................... 14
3.2.4 Motor Vehicle Inspection reveals Structural Damage....................................... 14

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 3.3 COMPLETING CERTIFICATES, DECALS AND ROIS ................................................... 15
3.3.1 Completing an ROI ........................................................................................... 15
3.3.2 Completing a Certificate ................................................................................... 15
3.3.3 Affixing a Decal ................................................................................................. 15
3.3.4 Double Check ................................................................................................... 16
3.3.5 Provide documents to the Licensee for distribution and file ............................. 16
3.4 REJECTED AND REVOKED CERTIFICATES ............................................................... 17
3.4.1 Rejection of a Certificate................................................................................... 17
3.4.2 Automatic Revocation of a Certificate .............................................................. 17
3.4.3 Revocation of a Certificate based on investigation results............................... 17
3.4.4 Licensee and Technician Responsibilities........................................................ 17
4. MONITORING AND DISCIPLINE ............................................................................. 18
4.1 MONITORING ........................................................................................................ 18
4.1.1 Monitoring ......................................................................................................... 18
4.1.2 Verification of Technician Compliance ............................................................. 18
4.2 DISCIPLINE ........................................................................................................... 19
4.2.1 Contravention Leading to Disciplinary Actions ................................................. 19
4.2.2 Types of Sanction and Penalty ......................................................................... 19
4.2.3 VSI Directive Compliance and Review ............................................................. 20
4.2.4 Appeal against Administrative Penalties, Licence Suspension and Licence
Cancellation ............................................................................................................... 20
4.2.5 Records............................................................................................................. 20
5. TECHNICIAN INFORMATION AND PROFILE......................................................... 21
5.1 TECHNICIAN INFORMATION .................................................................................... 21
5.1.1 Public Information ............................................................................................. 21
6. FORWARDING COMPLAINTS OR CONCERNS..................................................... 22
6.1.1 Vehicle With Significant Structural/Mechanical Defects....................................... 22
6.1.2 Reporting is Optional............................................................................................ 22
6.1.3 Where to Submit Complaints or Concerns........................................................... 22
6.1.4 Complaints or Concerns Must be in Writing......................................................... 22
6.1.5 Confidentiality ....................................................................................................... 22
7. TECHNICIAN LICENSING ........................................................................................ 23
7.1 WHEN A TECHNICIAN LICENCE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED ...................................... 23
7.2 TRADE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT ................................................................... 23
7.3 TECHNICIAN APPLICATION PROCESS ..................................................................... 24
7.3.1 Technician Licence Application Form............................................................... 24
7.3.2 Notice of Technician Licence Renewal............................................................. 24
7.3.3 Vehicle Inspection Manual................................................................................ 24
7.3.4 Submit Technician Application to The Department .......................................... 24
7.3.5 Licence Application Fee – Methods of Payment .............................................. 24
7.4 DEPARTMENT REVIEW AND DECISION .................................................................... 25
7.4.1 Department Decision ........................................................................................ 25
7.4.2 Decision is Final................................................................................................ 25

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 1. ADMINISTRATION

1.1 Terminology

Definition of Key 1.1.1 A number of key terms are used in this Manual.
Terms Following are the definitions of these key terms:

 “Department” means the Government of Alberta

Department of Transportation.
 “Licensee” means the holder of a vehicle inspection
facility licence. A reference to a Licensee includes any
person who acts on behalf of the Licensee or is
associated with the Licensee, such as a manager,
operator, officer, partner, director and employee of the
Licensee.
 “Contractor” means a service provider contracted by
The Department to provide Inspection Facility auditing
and certificate distribution services.
 “May” is used to denote an action that is permissive in
nature and where a Licensee or a Technician, as the
case may be, has the discretion to act or not to act.
 “Must” or “shall” is used to denote an action that is
mandatory in nature and that a Licensee or a
Technician, as the case may be, must comply with. The
Registrar may apply sanctions against the Licensee or
the Technician for failure to comply with such a
mandatory requirement.
 “Should” is used to denote an action that is
recommended to be carried out by a Licensee or a
Technician, as the case may be, to fulfill the objectives
of the regulation and this manual. If a problem occurs
with the vehicle inspection activities under this
Regulation and the Licensee or Technician did not
follow the recommended action that could have
prevented such a problem, the Licensee or the
Technician may be required to provide an explanation
to the Registrar.

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Abbreviations 1.1.2 A number of abbreviations and terms are used in this
and Terms manual. They have the following meanings:

 AMVIC: Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council

 Certificate: Vehicle Inspection Certificate
 CVI: Commercial Vehicle Inspection
 Decal: Vehicle Inspection Decal (for Commercial
Vehicle)
 Facility: Vehicle Inspection Facility
 Facility Manual: Facility Operating Manual
 MVI: Motor Vehicle Inspection
 OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer
 Regulation: Vehicle Inspection Regulation
 ROI: Record of Inspection
 Technician: Vehicle Inspection Technician
 VIN: Vehicle Identification Number
 VIP: Vehicle Inspection Program (consisting of CVI and
MVI)
 VSI: Vehicle Safety Investigator.

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 1.2 Purpose of the VIP and the Manual

Purpose and 1.2.1 This Vehicle Inspection Manual of the Vehicle

Legal Authority Inspection Program is issued by the Registrar pursuant
of the Vehicle to section 22 of the Vehicle Inspection Regulation
Inspection (Alberta Regulation 211/2006). It is intended to provide
a one-source document to vehicle inspection
Manual
technicians on the administrative requirements and
inspection methods and standards of the Vehicle
Inspection Program (VIP).

Legal Effects of 1.2.2 The Vehicle Inspection Regulation (Regulation)

the Vehicle includes a number of provisions that address the legal
Inspection authority of the Vehicle Inspection Manual:
Manual
 Technician must acquire and register an applicable
Vehicle Inspection Manual; and must inspect vehicles in
accordance with the Vehicle Inspection Manual [Alberta
Regulation 211/2006 Sections 47(1)(d) and (e)]
 Registrar may commence an investigation of a
Technician if the Registrar has reason to believe the
Technician did not inspect vehicles, complete
Certificates and affix a vehicle inspection decal in
accordance with the Vehicle Inspection Manual, and
may suspend or cancel the licence of a Technician if the
Technician is found to have contravened the Vehicle
Inspection Manual. [Alberta Regulation 211/2006
Sections 56(3)(d)(v), 57(2)(d) and 57(3)(a)]
 Technician must comply with the Vehicle Inspection
Manual when completing a Certificate and an ROI.
[Alberta Regulation 211/2006 Sections 1(1)(p), 27(3),
(4) and (5)]
 Registrar may revoke a Certificate that was issued
contrary to the Vehicle Inspection Manual. [Alberta
Regulation 211/2006 Sections 35(1)(a)]

Facility Manual 1.2.3 The guidelines in the Facility Operating Manual must be
followed. The Licensee of a Facility is ultimately
responsible for any Certificates and ROIs completed by
a Technician. In order to comply with the Facility
Operating Manual, a Licensee may direct a Technician
to carry out vehicle inspection in a certain manner.
Failure to follow the guidelines of the Facility Operating
Manual may result in disciplinary action.

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Purpose of the 1.2.4 The Department is responsible for the administration of
Vehicle the VIP. The VIP is one of the programs administered
Inspection by The Department with the objective of enhancing the
Program (VIP) safety of vehicles, carriers and drivers on Alberta
highways. The VIP has two components: Motor Vehicle
Inspection (MVI) and Commercial Vehicle Inspection
(CVI).

Motor Vehicle 1.2.5 MVI deals with the inspection of out-of-province motor
Inspection vehicles, salvage motor vehicles and unsafe motor
(MVI) vehicles. These vehicles must pass an inspection
under the MVI before they are authorized to operate on
the highway. In summary, MVI includes a number of
key features aimed at enhancing road safety:

 A motor vehicle last registered in a jurisdiction other

than Alberta must meet the applicable inspection
standards before it can be registered in Alberta.
 A salvage vehicle must meet the applicable inspection
standards before it can be registered or re-registered in
Alberta.
 An unsafe motor vehicle must meet the inspection
standard specified by a Peace Officer.

Commercial 1.2.6 The CVI requires the periodic inspection of commercial

Vehicle vehicles in accordance with the National Safety Code
Inspection Standard 11, Part B. The periodic inspection is
(CVI) intended to ensure the effectiveness of each carrier’s
vehicle maintenance program, and to reduce collisions
due to mechanical defects on commercial vehicles. In
Alberta, trucks, truck-tractors, semi-trailers, trailers and
converter dollies are required to be inspected at least
annually. Buses are required to be inspected at least
semi-annually.

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 1.3 Department Contact Information

Department 1.3.1 Specific Program information and support may be

Contact obtained from:
Information
CVI Specialist
Ph. 780-644-8949 Fax 780-988-7628

MVI Specialist
Ph. 780-427-6798 Fax 780-988-7628

Facility & Technician Licensing Analyst

Ph. 780-422-0983 Fax 780-422-2721

CVI Certificate Analyst

Ph. 780-422-9135 Fax 780-422-2721

MVI Certificate Analyst

Ph.780-427-6782 Fax 780-422-2721

Vehicle Safety Investigations

Ph. 780-427-7873 Fax 780-988-7629

Switchboard 780-427-8901

Alberta Government offices can be reached toll

free by dialing 310-0000 or #310 (Telus), *310 (Bell
and Rogers) for cell phones.

Email: Vehicle.Safety@gov.ab.ca

Web: www.transportation.alberta.ca/

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 2. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR INSPECTION TECHNICIANS
2.1 Code of Practice

Code of Practice 2.1.1 A licensed Technician must conduct vehicle

- Vehicle inspections according to the requirements of the
Inspection Traffic Safety Act and the Vehicle Inspection
Technicians Regulation. The Code of Practice for Vehicle
Inspection Technicians outlines the overall
obligations for Technicians under the Act and the
regulation, and is supplemented by the Vehicle
Inspection Manual.

The Code of Practice for Vehicle Inspection

Technicians is included as Attachment 2 in this
manual.

2.2 Information Privacy and Confidentiality

Information in 2.2.1 The information in the Certificate and ROI is

Vehicle collected under the authority of the Vehicle
Inspection Inspection Regulation for the purpose of The
Certificate and Department’s VIP. The Technician must not use
such information for any purposes except for the
Record of
inspection of the related vehicle, or disclose such
Inspection information to persons other than the Licensee,
the Licensee’s personnel, the Registrar or the
Registrar’s representatives. Contravention of this
requirement may lead to sanctions up to and
including the cancellation of the licence.

NOTE: In addition to 2.2.1, the Licensee is also

subject to the Personal Information Protection
Act. As such, the Licensee may provide further
directions to the Technicians regarding
information privacy and security. If there are
questions about the use, security, disclosure and
disposal of information contained in a Certificate
and a ROI, contact The Department as soon as
possible.

Request for 2.2.2 If a customer requests a copy of the Certificate or

Information by ROI for insurance purposes, or to provide to a
Registered prospective purchaser, etc, refer the person to
Owner or Other the Licensee. There are directions in the Facility
Operating Manual on how a Licensee should
Persons
deal with such information request.

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 2.3 General Administrative Responsibilities

Technician – 2.3.1 The following is a list of general administrative

General responsibilities for an Inspection Technician:
Administrative
Responsibilities  The Technician must conduct inspections as
outlined in this manual.
 Produce the wallet-size Inspection Technician
licence at the request of the person who
requested the vehicle inspection, the VSI and the
Contractor.
 Keep and maintain the required hand tools at the
Facility.
 Obtain and register the relevant Vehicle
Inspection Manual with The Department.
 Notify The Department immediately if the trade
certificate is suspended, cancelled or reinstated.

Charge/convicti 2.3.2 A Technician must notify the Registrar

on of Criminal immediately if the Technician has been charged
Code and Excise or been convicted of an offence under the
Act Criminal Code (Canada) or the Excise Act
(Canada), or of an offence in an Act or regulation
of another country that is similar to the Criminal
Code (Canada) or the Excise Act (Canada).

Technician 2.3.3 A Technician must maintain their technical skills,

Continuing and update their knowledge when vehicle
Competency manufacturers introduce new technology such as
antilock brake systems (ABS), supplemental
restraint systems (SRS), electronic stability
control (ESC), etc. This may be done through
attending formal training and or obtaining
information from sources such as internet, trade
magazines, manuals and specifications.

Cease 2.3.4 When notified by The Department of a licence

Inspection When suspension or licence cancellation, or when
Directed by The notified by a VSI Directive to stop conducting
Department vehicle inspections, the Technician and/or
Facility must immediately stop inspecting
vehicles. Any Certificates issued subsequent to
such a notification will be revoked, and the
Technician and / or Facility may be subject to
further sanctions.

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Return 2.3.5 When directed to do so, the Technician must
Documents return one or more of the following to The
When Directed Department, in the event of a licence suspension,
by The licence cancellation, licence expiry, or withdrawal
from the program:
Department
 Technician Licence
 Any other documents specified by The
Department.

In addition, return any unissued Certificates and

Decals to the Licensee, or to another person as
directed by The Department.

Change of 2.3.6 If there is a change in contact information or

Information employer information, the Technician must notify
The Department of the change immediately by
email, or fax (see 1.3.1 for contact information)

Replacement 2.3.7 If a Technician Licence is lost, destroyed, or

Licence becomes unreadable, the Technician must
contact the Licensing Analyst to arrange for a
replacement licence.

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 2.4 Vehicle Inspection Certificates

Certificates 2.4.1 The Certificates are purchased by the Licensee

from the Contractor.

Inspection 2.4.2 Certificates are individually numbered and

Certificates are assigned to the Facility that purchased them.
Numbered
Technician must 2.4.3 A Licensee can only provide a Technician with an
use assigned unissued Certificate that was sold to that
Certificates Licensee for the use in a vehicle inspection. If a
Technician has reasons to believe that the
Certificate was not originally sold to the Licensee,
report the concern immediately to the applicable
Certificate Analyst.

Voiding of 2.4.4 To “void” a Certificate, write the word “VOID” and

Inspection draw a diagonal line on the original and all copies
Certificates of the Certificate. Give all copies to the Licensee
to handle according to the Facility Operating
Manual.

Lost/stolen 2.4.5 If a Technician determines an unissued

Inspection Certificate or Decal is stolen, lost, destroyed,
Certificates etc., the Technician must immediately report the
facts, circumstances, and the certificate number
to the Licensee to handle according to the
Facility Operating Manual.

Lost/stolen 2.4.6 If an unissued Certificate or Decal which has

Inspection been reported as stolen, lost, destroyed, etc. is
Certificate subsequently recovered by the Technician, the
Recovered Technician must report the recovery,
circumstances, and certificate number to the
Licensee to handle according to the Facility
Operating Manual.

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 3. ISSUANCE OF INSPECTION
CERTIFICATES, DECALS, AND
ROI’S

3.1 Getting Started

Confirm Facility 3.1.1 The Technician must ensure the following

and Technician requirements are met:
Requirements
 Facility must have a subsisting Facility licence
specifying the type(s) of vehicle(s) being
inspected.
 Technician must have a subsisting Technician
licence for the type of vehicle being inspected.
 Technician and Facility must possess and
maintain the proper tools to perform the
inspection.
 Technician must possess and use the applicable
Vehicle Inspection Manual at the worksite to
conduct the inspection.
 Certificate to be used must be purchased by the
Licensee of the Facility. The Certificate used
must not be loaned, given, or sold to the Facility
by another Licensee.

Salvage Motor 3.1.2 The mechanical portion of a salvage motor

Vehicle vehicle inspection must be conducted by an
Inspection – 2 Automotive Service Technician or Heavy
part process Equipment Technician who has a subsisting
Vehicle Inspection Technician licence issued by
The Department and the structural integrity
portion of a salvage motor vehicle inspection
must be conducted by an Auto Body Technician
who has a subsisting Vehicle Inspection
Technician licence issued by The Department.

Salvage Motor 3.1.3 In the case of an inspection of a salvage

Vehicle motorcycle, the motorcycle technician can
Inspection – inspect both the mechanical and structural
Motorcycle integrity.

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Vehicle Types 3.1.4 The VIP Vehicle Inspection Certificates identify a
number of vehicle types. They have the following
definitions:

 Automobile: A motor vehicle that is mounted on

2 axles and includes those motor vehicles known
as cars.

 Heavy Motorhome: A self propelled motor

vehicle designed or used for travel with
temporary living accommodation for vacations or
camping purposes equipped with 2 or more axles
and/or equipped with air brakes.

 Light Motorhome: A self propelled motor vehicle

designed or used for travel with temporary living
accommodation for vacations or camping
purposes that has no more than 2 axles and is
equipped with hydraulic brakes.

 Light Truck: A truck or cargo van style motor

vehicle that has no more than 2 axles and is
equipped with hydraulic brakes.

 Motorcycle: A motor vehicle that is mounted on

2 or 3 wheels whose driver sits astride and
controls with handlebars.

 Truck/Truck-tractor: A truck style motor vehicle

with 2 or more axles and/or is equipped with air
brakes, designed primarily for the transportation
of cargo and/or for drawing a trailer transporting
cargo.

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 3.2 Vehicle Inspection

Conducting 3.2.1 The Technician must conduct the vehicle

an inspection within an Inspection Facility licenced
Inspection by The Department, and according to the
applicable Vehicle Inspection Manual.

 Confirm - items that do not require a specific

measurement. Inspect and confirm if they
comply with the inspection standards.
 Ensure - items are within the tolerance limit of
inspection standards. Measure and record the
item if it shows signs of wear or maintenance
concern. If no measurement is recorded, it is
assumed that the items are in “as new condition”.
 Measure - some critical items must be measured
and recorded regardless of the condition.
Confirm VIN 3.2.2 The Technician must verify the accuracy of the
VIN and the following requirements:

 VIN plate number is consistent with the VIN

displayed on the door decal. If the VIN’s do not
match contact the appropriate Program
Specialist.
 VIN plate number is consistent with the VIN on
the Request for Inspection Form (in the case of a
salvage or out-of-province motor vehicle).
 VIN plate has not been tampered with.
 When possible, verify the VIN and odometer
stored electronically (PCM/BCM) match what is
displayed. Report any abnormalities to The
Department.

Vehicle 3.2.3 During a vehicle inspection, if the Technician

Inspection – determines that a component meets the
Worn inspection criteria but is likely to be worn to the
Components degree of failure within a short time of the
inspection being completed, the Technician
should make reference to this in the notes field of
the Record of Inspection.
Motor Vehicle 3.2.4 If during a vehicle inspection a Technician
Inspection discovers structural damage to a vehicle, the
reveals Technician must inform the Licensee, who in
Structural turn, must contact The Department for direction.
Damage

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 3.3 Completing Certificates, Decals and ROIs

Completing an 3.3.1 After completing the inspection, the Technician

ROI must complete a ROI in the following manner:
 Fill out the ROI and clearly indicate which item(s)
passed or failed the inspection of the vehicle. Do
not leave any area blank. If the requirement is
not applicable mark N/A in the area.
 Sign and date the ROI only after the inspection is
complete.

Completing a 3.3.2 The Technician must complete the applicable

Certificate Certificate if the vehicle passes all requirements
of the applicable Inspection Manual.
 Do not leave any area of the Certificate blank. If
the requirement is not applicable, include N/A in
the area. By issuing a Certificate, the Licensee
and the Technician certify that the vehicle is safe
for operation on highways.
 Ensuring the information provided on a
Certificate is accurate and legible will minimize
any chance of a certificate being rejected or
revoked.
 Sign and date the Certificate only after the
inspection is complete.

WARNING: It is an offence for a Technician to

sign a Certificate prior to the completion of an
inspection.

Affixing a Decal 3.3.3 In the case of a commercial vehicle, the

Technician affixes the Inspection Decal to the
vehicle following the guidelines in the applicable
inspection manual.

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Double Check 3.3.4 The Technician should double check the
completeness and accuracy of the Inspection
Certificate and the ROI. Special attention should
be made to ensure:

 Correct Certificate is used:

- PR prefix for out-of-province motor
vehicle inspection
- SV for salvage motor vehicle inspection
- CV for commercial vehicle inspection.
 Correct VIN number
 Correct licence plate number
 Odometer reading
 Signature (2 signatures are required for a
Salvage Motor Vehicle Inspection Certificate and
an ROI for a Salvage Motor Vehicle)
 Correct date.

Provide 3.3.5 The Technician must provide the Licensee with

documents to the following documents for distribution and filing:
the Licensee for
distribution and  ROI
file  Inspection Certificate, if the vehicle passed the
inspection
 Request for Inspection Form, in the case of a
salvage motor vehicle or an out-of-province
motor vehicle
 Ownership documents and photos, in the case of
a rebuilt vehicle
 Any other documents submitted by the customer.

The Licensee, and not the Technician, is

responsible for the distribution of the ROI and the
Certificate to the person who submitted the
vehicle for inspection.

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 3.4 Rejected and Revoked Certificates

Rejection of a 3.4.1 The Department may reject a Certificate when

Certificate any required information is missing, incorrect, or
not legible. The rejected Certificate will be
returned to the Licensee. The Licensee will be
required to rectify the problem and re-submit the
Certificate to The Department. If the mistake was
made by the Technician, the Licensee may
require the Technician to address the issue.
Automatic 3.4.2 The Department may revoke a Certificate for
Revocation of a one of the following reasons:
Certificate  Facility was not licensed to inspect the type of
vehicle.
 Technician was not licensed to inspect the type
of vehicle.
 Facility or Technician licence was canceled or
suspended at the time of inspection.
 Certificate issued was reported missing,
destroyed, or otherwise invalid.
 Certificate issued was originally sold to another
Facility.
Revocation of a 3.4.3 The Department may revoke a Certificate, if upon
Certificate based investigation, it is determined that the Certificate
on investigation is subject to one or more of the following
results circumstances:
 Date of the inspection on the Certificate is
different than the actual date of the inspection.
 Technician signed the Certificate prior to
completing the inspection.
 Certificate was issued for which the inspection
was not conducted in accordance with any of the
following:
1. The Vehicle Inspection Regulation
2. The Facility Operating Manual,
3. The applicable Inspection Manual.
 Certificate was otherwise issued under fraudulent
or false pretenses.
Licensee and 3.4.4 A rejected or revoked Certificate will be recorded
Technician in the files of the Licensee and Technician who
Responsibilities issued that certificate. It is The Department’s
position that all parties involved in the issuance
of a Certificate will be held accountable and may
be sanctioned for any infraction.

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 4. MONITORING AND DISCIPLINE

4.1 Monitoring

Monitoring 4.1.1 To ensure the quality and integrity of the VIP,

The Department monitors the activities of
Technicians through:

 Review of issued Certificates submitted by

Licensees.
 Review of Technician compliance by the
Contractor during the verification of the Facility
during the Facility licensing process.
 Investigation of complaints.
 Conducting spontaneous audits of activities and
inspections of Facilities and their Technicians
pursuant to The Department’s VIP audit
procedures.
 Conducting reviews of the records and profiles of
Technicians pursuant to The Department’s VIP
record review procedures.

Verification of 4.1.2 For every Technician who is present in the

Technician Facility and will inspect vehicles, a person
Compliance appointed by the Registrar may confirm that:

 A Technician can produce the Inspection

Technician licence.
 A Technician has the hand tools required to
inspect the type(s) of vehicles under the
Technicians licence.
 A Technician possesses and has registered the
current Vehicle Inspection Manual required to
inspect the type(s) of vehicle under the
Technician’s licence.

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 4.2 Discipline

Contravention 4.2.1 The Department may sanction or penalize a

Leading to Technician for committing the following:
Disciplinary
Actions  Conducting an inspection without receiving the
Request for Inspection Form issued by an Alberta
registry agent, in the case of an inspection of a
salvage motor vehicle or an out-of-province
motor vehicle.
 Certificate rejected.
 Certificate revoked.
 Failure to comply with the Traffic Safety Act, the
Vehicle Inspection Regulation, the Vehicle
Inspection Manual, and terms and conditions of
the licence.

Types of 4.2.2 Depending on the nature, severity, urgency, and

Sanction and frequency of the contravention, the sanction and
Penalty penalty imposed may include one or more of the
following:

 Warning letter.
 Intervention actions by The Department
(interview, investigation, review by the VSI or
other personnel authorized by the Registrar).
 Verification of the compliance of the Technician
by personnel authorized by the Registrar.
 Requirement to take a training course,
competency test, or other remedial action
 Additional Licence terms and conditions.
 VSI Directives.
 Administrative penalties.
 Licence suspension.
 Licence cancellation.

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VSI Directive 4.2.3 A Technician who is given a Directive by a VSI
Compliance and must comply with the Directive but may request
Review the Registrar review the VSI Directive as follows:

 A request to the Registrar to review a VSI

Directive must be made in writing (mail, email,
Fax, etc) with the reasons why the Directive
should be cancelled or changed, along with any
supporting documents.
 While a request has been made to the Registrar
to review the Directive, the Technician must
continue to comply with the Directive until a
decision has been made by the Registrar.
 The Registrar will review the VSI Directive and
advise the Technician of the decision as soon as
possible.
 The Registrar may, but is not required to, conduct
an oral hearing.
 The Registrar may, but is not required to, obtain
additional information from the Technician by one
or more of the following methods:
 Meeting in person
 Telephone or video conference
 Written communications such as mail, email, and
fax
 Another method directed by the Registrar.

Appeal against 4.2.4 An Administrative penalty, a licence suspension

Administrative or a licence cancellation by The Department may
Penalties, Licence be appealed to the Transportation Safety Board.
Suspension and The notice of Administrative penalty, licence
Licence suspension or licence cancellation will provide
Cancellation the procedures for the appeal.

Records 4.2.5 All contraventions, penalties, and sanctions will

be recorded in the Technician Profile.

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 5. TECHNICIAN INFORMATION AND
PROFILE

5.1 Technician Information

Public 5.1.1 The Department will make the following

Information information pertaining to a Technician available
to the general public upon request:
 Name of the Technician
 Inspection Technician Licence number
 Business and email addresses
 Business phone and fax numbers
 Types of vehicle inspection authorization
 Terms and conditions of the Licence
 Licence expiry date.

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 6. FORWARDING COMPLAINTS OR
CONCERNS

Vehicle With 6.1.1 A Technician may come across in the course of

Significant their work vehicles that have significant structural
Structural/Mech and/or mechanical defects. The Technician
anical Defects should inform the Licensee so that the Licensee
could take appropriate action.

Reporting is 6.1.2 The Traffic Safety Act and the Vehicle Inspection
Optional Regulation do not contain any mandatory
provisions requiring a Licensee to report
“problematic” vehicles to The Department or to
any other agencies. However, The Department
and law enforcement agencies have procedures
to act on information received pertaining to
problematic vehicles.

Where to Submit 6.1.3 A Licensee determines if complaints or concerns

Complaints or are forwarded to the local police agency or to
Concerns Vehicle Safety Investigations. The local police
agency should be contacted directly if the matter
appears to a significant safety hazard presenting
immediate danger to the health or safety of other
road users.

Complaints or 6.1.4 A Licensee forwarding complaints or concerns to

Concerns Must The Department must do so in writing (letter,
be in Writing email, or fax) and should contain the following
information where available and applicable:
 Name and licence of the Technician.
 Name and location of the Facility where the
vehicle was determined to be problematic.
 Date of the submission.
 Licence plate, VIN number, model, make, colour,
and year of the vehicle.
 Copy of the ROI and the Certificate.
 Nature of the complaint or concern.
 Description of the event that lead to the
discovery concern.
 Date, time, location, of the event and witnesses.
 Photo showing the nature of the problem.
 Any other information which may illustrate the
problem.

Confidentiality 6.1.5 Complaints or concerns received by The

Department are governed by the Traffic Safety
Act and other information and privacy legislation.

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 7. TECHNICIAN LICENSING

When a 7.1 An application for a Technician licence is required

Technician for the following:
Licence  New Technician
Application is  Licence renewal
required  Licence re-instatement after suspension
 Adding another Program or vehicle type.

Trade 7.2 Trade Certification Can Inspect if Licensed

Certification Requirement
Requirement Heavy Motorhomes
Heavy Equipment
Technician Light Motorhomes
Trucks
Truck-tractors

Automotive Service Automobiles

Technician Light trucks
Light Motorhomes

Autobody Collision Repair Automobiles

Technician (for inspection Light trucks
of structural integrity of Trucks
salvage motor vehicles) Truck-tractors
Light & Heavy
Motorhomes
Motor Coaches
School buses
Commercial buses

Motorcycle Mechanic Any 2 or 3 wheeled

(for inspection of salvage motor vehicle whose
and out-of-province motor driver sits astride and
vehicles) controls with
handlebars.

NOTE: A Heavy Equipment Technician licence is required if

inspecting a truck with 3 or more axles, or if the unit
is equipped with a full air brake system.

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 7.3 Technician Application Process

Technician 7.3.1 A person who wishes to obtain a Technician licence

Licence for the first time or whose Technician licence is no
Application longer subsisting, may obtain the Technician
Form application form from The Department or download
the form from The Department’s web site.

Notice of 7.3.2 For an existing Technician that has a subsisting

Technician Licence, The Department will send a licence renewal
Licence Renewal notice to the Technician approximately 3 months
prior to the expiry of the current licence.

Vehicle 7.3.3 An applicant must obtain and register a Vehicle

Inspection Inspection Manual for the type(s) of vehicle(s) to be
Manual inspected under the licence.

Submit 7.3.4 Submit the following to The Department:

Technician
Application to  Completed licence application form.
The Department  Notarized copy of the relevant trade certificate (not
required if renewing and have previously submitted
notarized copies).
 Criminal record check completed within the past 90
days. NOTE – Details of any convictions appearing
on the criminal record check must be provided in
writing on the letterhead of the agency providing
the criminal record check.
 Certificate of Compliance for the Code of Practice.
(retain the Code of Practice for your records).
 Completed Vehicle Inspection Manual registration
card(s).
 Application fee.

Licence 7.3.5 Technician licence application fees can only be made

Application Fee using one of the following methods:
– Methods of  Cheque or money order made payable to the
Payment Minister of Finance
 Credit card: VISA or MasterCard only.

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 7.4 Department Review and Decision

Department 7.4.1 The Department will make the decision on the licence
Decision application based on a number of factors including:

 Information included in the application

 Results of the criminal record check.
 Information contained in the Technician Profile
 Other pertinent information.

NOTE: The Department will provide the Technician

with its decision in writing.

Decision is Final 7.4.2 The decision of The Department on a licence

application is final. There is no appeal allowed for
the decision.

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 Automotive & Light Truck Inspection Criteria
Table of Contents

SECTION 1 PRE-INSPECTION ...................................................................................................... 4

1.1 REQUEST FOR INSPECTION ....................................................................................................... 4
1.2 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) ................................................................................... 4
1.3 ROAD TEST SHOULD BE PERFORMED ........................................................................................ 4
SECTION 2 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS ........................................................................ 5
2.1 POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) DIAGNOSTIC CHECK..................................................... 5
2.2 ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) DIAGNOSTIC CHECK ............................................................... 5
2.3 BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP CHECK .................................................................................... 5
2.4 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DIAGNOSTIC CHECK ............................................... 5
2.5 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) .................................................................................. 5
2.6 POWERTRAIN WARNING LAMPS ................................................................................................. 5
2.7 OTHER SAFETY SYSTEMS ......................................................................................................... 5
SECTION 3 INTERIOR ................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 DOORS .................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 MIRRORS ................................................................................................................................. 6
3.3 SUN VISOR............................................................................................................................... 6
3.4 HORN ...................................................................................................................................... 6
3.5 SEATS ..................................................................................................................................... 6
3.6 SEATBELTS .............................................................................................................................. 6
3.7 SIGNAL LAMP INDICATOR .......................................................................................................... 7
3.8 HAZARD LAMP SWITCH AND INDICATOR ..................................................................................... 7
3.9 HIGH BEAM INDICATOR ............................................................................................................. 7
3.10 AFTERMARKET AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT INDICATOR LAMPS ........................................................ 7
3.11 INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION LAMPS ............................................................................... 7
3.12 HVAC CONTROLS .................................................................................................................. 7
3.13 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS....................................................................................... 7
3.14 ACCELERATOR ....................................................................................................................... 7
3.15 SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL .......................................................................................................... 7
3.16 CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................................... 7
3.17 PARK BRAKE .......................................................................................................................... 8
3.18 NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH ...................................................................................................... 8
3.19 VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ............................................................................................. 8
SECTION 4 GLASS ........................................................................................................................ 9
4.1 WINDSHIELD............................................................................................................................. 9
4.2 SIDE GLASS ............................................................................................................................. 9
4.3 REAR WINDOW ......................................................................................................................... 9
4.4 OTHER GLASS .......................................................................................................................... 9
SECTION 5 LAMPS ...................................................................................................................... 10
5.1 LAMPS (GENERAL) .................................................................................................................. 10
5.2 DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL)............................................................................................ 10
5.3 HIGH MOUNT STOP LAMP ....................................................................................................... 10
5.4 HEADLAMPS ........................................................................................................................... 10
5.5 AUXILIARY LAMPS (OFF-ROAD, WORK LAMPS, ETC)................................................................... 10
5.6 FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMPS .................................................................................................. 10
5.7 FRONT SIDE REFLECTORS ...................................................................................................... 10
5.8 REAR SIDE MARKER LAMPS .................................................................................................... 10
5.9 REAR SIDE REFLECTORS ........................................................................................................ 11
5.10 LICENCE PLATE LAMP ........................................................................................................... 11
5.11 FLASHING LAMPS (EMERGENCY LIGHTING) ............................................................................ 11
5.11 LICENCE PLATE LAMP ........................................................................................................... 11

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SECTION 6 EXTERIOR, GENERAL............................................................................................. 12
6.2 FUEL CAP .............................................................................................................................. 12
6.3 GENERAL BODY CONDITION .................................................................................................... 12
6.4 BUMPERS ............................................................................................................................... 12
6.5 AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................................... 12
SECTION 7 UNDER HOOD .......................................................................................................... 13
7.1 HOOD LATCH MECHANISM ...................................................................................................... 13
7.2 HOOD PROP / STRUTS ............................................................................................................ 13
7.3 REMOTE STARTER .................................................................................................................. 13
7.4 BATTERY................................................................................................................................ 13
7.5 ACCESSORY BELT DRIVE SYSTEM ........................................................................................... 13
7.6 BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ...................................................................................................... 13
7.7 CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER .................................................................................................... 13
7.8 FUEL SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................ 13
7.9 EXHAUST MANIFOLD(S)........................................................................................................... 13
7.10 OIL LEAKS ............................................................................................................................ 13
7.11 ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS .................................................................................... 13
SECTION 8 STEERING AND SUSPENSION............................................................................... 14
8.1 WHEEL BEARINGS .................................................................................................................. 14
8.2 BALL JOINTS (FRONT & REAR) ................................................................................................. 14
8.3 TIE ROD ENDS (INNER & OUTER) ............................................................................................. 14
8.4 PITMAN ARM .......................................................................................................................... 14
8.5 IDLER ARM ............................................................................................................................. 14
8.6 STEERING STABILIZER / DAMPER ............................................................................................. 14
8.7 STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................. 14
8.8 STEERING GEAR..................................................................................................................... 14
8.9 RACK & PINION ...................................................................................................................... 15
8.10 POWER STEERING SYSTEM ................................................................................................... 15
8.11 CONTROL ARMS, TRAILING ARMS, RADIUS ARMS, STRUT ....................................................... 15
8.12 STRUTS AND SHOCKS .......................................................................................................... 15
8.13 SPRINGS .............................................................................................................................. 15
SECTION 9 TIRES AND WHEELS............................................................................................... 16
9.1 TREAD DEPTH ........................................................................................................................ 16
9.2 TIRE CONDITION ..................................................................................................................... 16
10.1 BRAKES – GENERAL ............................................................................................................. 16
9.3 TIRE SIZE AND TYPE ............................................................................................................... 16
9.4 TIRE SERIAL NUMBER ............................................................................................................. 16
9.5 WHEELS................................................................................................................................. 16
9.6 WHEEL NUTS AND STUDS ....................................................................................................... 16
SECTION 10 BRAKES ................................................................................................................. 17
10.1 BRAKES – GENERAL ............................................................................................................. 17
10.2 BRAKE LININGS .................................................................................................................... 17
10.3 BRAKE LINES AND HOSES ..................................................................................................... 17
10.4 BRAKE SYSTEM WIRING ........................................................................................................ 17
10.5 BRAKE ROTOR CONDITION – GENERAL .................................................................................. 17
10.6 BRAKE ROTOR THICKNESS ................................................................................................... 17
10.7 BRAKE DRUM CONDITION – GENERAL ................................................................................... 18
10.8 BRAKE DRUM DIAMETER ....................................................................................................... 18
10.9 PARK BRAKE ........................................................................................................................ 18

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SECTION 11 UNDER VEHICLE ................................................................................................... 19
11.1 BUMPERS............................................................................................................................. 19
11.2 ENGINE ................................................................................................................................ 19
11.3 TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE AND TRANSFER CASE................................................................ 19
11.4 DIFFERENTIAL(S) .................................................................................................................. 19
11.5 DRIVE AXLES / PROPELLER SHAFTS ...................................................................................... 19
11.6 FLOOR PAN .......................................................................................................................... 19
11.7 FUEL SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................... 20
11.8 EXHAUST SYSTEM ................................................................................................................ 20
SECTION 12 PREFACE, STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY INSPECTION STANDARDS ................. 21
SECTION 12 STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY.................................................................................... 23
12.1 DOCUMENTATION ................................................................................................................. 23
12.2 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) ............................................................................... 23
12.3 BODY – GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 24
12.4 STRUCTURAL DIMENSIONS .................................................................................................... 24
12.5 FRAME ................................................................................................................................. 24
12.6 ROOF................................................................................................................................... 24
12.7 PILLARS ............................................................................................................................... 24
12.8 FLOOR ................................................................................................................................. 25

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 Section 1 Pre-Inspection
Item to be inspected Reject if
1.1 Request for Inspection 1.1a. Customer has not provided a Request for
Inspection.

*** Other documents that may be accepted in place of NOTE - The inspection must be terminated if
the “Request for Inspection” include, but are not this situation exists.
limited to, documents issued by a Police Service, Taxi
Commission, or The Department’s Vehicle Safety 1.1b. The vehicle presented for inspection is not
Section. *** accurately represented on the Request for
Inspection. A 1929 Ford kit car assembled in
1996 is not a 1929 Ford, it is a 1996 Ford kit
Car, or a 1929 Ford Replica, etc. If the vehicle
is not accurately represented have the customer
return to the Registry agent that issued the
request to have the error corrected.

NOTE - Do not issue an Out of Province

Inspection Certificate before any
problems with a request have been
addressed.

1.2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 1.2a. VIN plate is missing, damaged, not clearly
visible or shows evidence of tampering.
*** When possible, verify the VIN and odometer
stored electronically (PCM/BCM) match what is NOTE - The inspection must be terminated if
displayed. Report any abnormalities to The this situation exists.
Department. ***

1.2b. VIN displayed on vehicle does not match VIN on

the Request for Inspection.

NOTE - The inspection must be terminated if

this situation exists.

1.3 Road Test Should be Performed 1.3a. Evidence of worn constant velocity joints
exists (Popping or clicking noises when turning).

1.3b. Evidence of seized universal joints exists

(Repetitive chirp under acceleration).

1.3c. Vehicle wanders or pulls.

1.3d. Evidence of inadequate brake system

performance exists.

1.3e. Vehicle exhibits drivability problems that may

affect the safe operation of the vehicle.

1.3f. Speedometer is inoperative.

1.3g. Odometer (if equipped) is inoperative.

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 Section 2 Onboard Diagnostic Systems
Item to be inspected Reject if
2.1 Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Diagnostic 2.1a. PCM diagnostic trouble code(s) (DTC(s)) relating
Check to the safe operation of the vehicle is (are)
present.
*** Communication must be established with the
applicable control module*** 2.1b. PCM lamp (MIL, SES, etc) fails to illuminate as
designed.

2.2 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Diagnostic Check 2.2a. ABS DTC(s) present.

*** Communication must be established with the 2.2b. ABS lamp fails to illuminate as designed.
applicable control module***
2.2c. ABS lamp remains illuminated.

2.3 Brake system warning lamp Check 2.3a. Brake system warning lamp fails to illuminate as
designed.

2.3b. Brake system warning lamp remains illuminated.

2.4 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Diagnostic 2.4a. SRS DTC(s) present.
Check
2.4b. SRS lamp fails to illuminate as designed.
*** Communication must be established with the
applicable control module*** 2.4c. SRS lamp remains illuminated.

2.4d. Any airbag is missing.

2.4e. Any airbag cover has been painted or repaired.

2.5 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 2.5a. ESC DTC(s) present.

*** Communication must be established with the 2.5b. ESC lamp fails to illuminate as designed.
applicable control module***

2.6 Powertrain Warning Lamps (if equipped) 2.6a. Any of the following warning lamps fails to
function as designed: Engine temperature, Oil
pressure, Charging system.

2.7 Any other OEM installed safety system that relates 2.7a. System fails to function as designed.
to the safe operation of the vehicle (If required
contact The Department for clarification).

*** There is no requirement to maintain Tire Pressure

Monitoring Systems (TPMS)***

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 Section 3 Interior
Item to be inspected Reject if
3.1 Doors 3.1a. Any interior door handle is loose, missing, or
broken.

3.1b. Any door latch fails to function as designed.

3.1c. Side windows cannot be opened or closed

readily.

3.1d. Weather stripping is missing or does not provide

an effective seal (Includes trunk / hatch seal).

3.2 Mirrors 3.2a. Rear-view mirror is missing or obstructed AND

vehicle is not equipped with left AND right
outside rear-view mirrors.

3.2b. Any OEM or equivalent mirror is loose or

cracked.

3.3 Sun Visor 3.3a. Visors are loose.

3.3b. Driver side visor is missing.

3.4 Horn 3.4a. Inoperative or does not perform as designed.

***If equipped with an aftermarket switch, the switch

must be labelled and accessible from the drivers
position***
3.5 Seats 3.5a. Any seat is not securely installed.

3.5b. Any seat frame is broken or bent.

3.5c. Any seat spring is exposed.

3.5d. Any seat adjusting mechanism fails to function

as designed.

3.6 Seatbelts 3.6a. Any OEM installed seatbelt is missing.

3.6b. Any seatbelt assembly does not function as

designed. (buckles, retractors, etc.)

3.6c. Any seatbelt is frayed, torn, cut.

3.6d. Any aftermarket seatbelt does not display

Transport Canada approval.

3.6e. Seatbelt lamp does not function as designed.

3.6f. Seatbelt audible warning does not function as

designed.

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 Section 3 Interior, continued
Item to be inspected Reject if
3.7 Signal Lamp Switch and Indicator 3.7a. Signal lamp switch does not function as
designed.
*** Signal lamps are not required on vehicles
manufactured before January 1, 1971.*** 3.7b. Signal lamp indicator fails to illuminate as
designed.
3.8 Hazard Lamp Switch and Indicator 3.8a. Hazard lamp switch does not function as
designed.

3.8b. Hazard lamp indicator does not function.

3.9 Headlamp Switch and High Beam Indicator 3.9a. Headlamp switch does not function as designed.

3.9b. High beam indicator fails to illuminate as

designed.
3.10 Aftermarket Auxiliary Equipment Indicator Lamps 3.10a. If any aftermarket auxiliary equipment indicator
lamp fails to illuminate or is not visible from the
***Includes work lights, driving lights, spot lights, drivers position.
PTO, etc***
3.11 Instrument Panel Illumination Lamps 3.11a. If any of the following instrument panel
illumination lamps are inoperative:
Speedometer, Voltmeter, Oil pressure, Engine
Temperature, and PRNDL.

3.12 HVAC Controls 3.12a. Blower motor is inoperative.

***There is no requirement for the AC to be 3.12b. Mode control does not function as designed.
maintained***
3.13 Windshield Wipers and Washers 3.13a. Windshield wipers do not function as designed.

3.13b. Windshield washers do not operate as

designed.
3.14 Accelerator – Includes pedal assembly and all 3.14a. Pedal is loose or binding or does not return to
related components. the idle position.

3.14b. Throttle cable is frayed or corroded.

3.14c. Anti-slip material missing or excessively worn.

3.15 Service Brake Pedal 3.15a. Pedal assembly is loose

3.15b. Pedal travel is excessive.

3.15b. Anti-slip material missing or excessively worn.

3.16 Clutch Pedal Assembly 3.16a. Pedal assembly is loose.

3.16b. Clutch does not readily disengage

transmission.

3.16c. Anti-slip material missing or excessively worn.

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 Section 3 Interior, continued
Item to be inspected Reject if
3.17 Park Brake – Includes park brake pedal 3.17a. Park brake mechanism is loose.
mechanism or park brake lever
mechanism. 3.17b. Park brake not adjusted within OEM’s
specifications.

*** Hydraulic micro lock systems are not recognised 3.17c. Park brake does not hold vehicle stationary
as an acceptable park brake*** when applied (attempt to move vehicle forward
and backward to verify).

3.17d. Park brake fails to release.

3.17e. Park brake indicator lamp fails to illuminate as

designed.

3.17f. Anti-slip material missing or excessively worn.

3.18 Neutral Safety Switch 3.18a. Engine cranks in any gear other than park or
Neutral.

3.18b. Engine cranks with clutch pedal released –

Manual Transmission.

3.19 Video Entertainment System 3.19a. If the video entertainment system screen can
be seen by the driver when the vehicle is in
***The entertainment systems’ built-in safety features motion.
must not be bypassed***

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 Section 4 Glass
Item to be inspected Reject if
4.1 Windshield 4.1a. Windshield is not marked AS-1, AS-10 or AS-14.

4.1b. The windshield has cracks, or blemishes more

than 12 mm (1/2 in) in diameter in the area
swept by the wipers, excluding the area under
the inside mirror and a strip 75 mm (3 in) in the
upper and lower parts of the windshield.

4.1c. A crack through both layers exists.

4.1d. A crack extends to another edge or back to it’s

originating edge through the area swept by the
wipers

***4.1e. Windshield Tint*** 4.1e. Material that darkens glass has been affixed to
or sprayed on the windshield (a strip at the top
of the windshield extending no more than 150
mm (6 in) towards the bottom is permitted).

4.1f. Windshield is pitted, scratched, or discoloured to

the extent the drivers visibility is affected.

4.2 Side Glass 4.2a. Any side window is not marked AS-1, AS-2,
AS-10, or AS-11
***
Tint affixed to the rear side windows behind the driver 4.2b. Any side window cannot be opened or closed
is permitted but discouraged as safety glass, by readily.
design, is intended to shatter reducing the overall
potential hazard to the vehicle occupants. In a 4.2c. Any transparent, translucent, or opaque material
collision, a film, by reinforcing the side glass or by (tint) is applied to the front side windows.
holding glass fragments together, significantly
increases the likelihood that a vehicle occupant sitting 4.2d. Any side window is pitted, scratched, or
next to it is injured. discoloured to the extent the drivers visibility is
affected.
***
4.3 Rear Window 4.3a. Rear window is not marked AS-1, AS-2,
AS-3, AS-10, or AS-11

4.4 Other Glass 4.4a. Any OEM installed glass is missing.

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 Section 5 Lamps
Any light or lamp incorporated in or attached to a vehicle must be SAE or DOT approved.
The only exception to this requirement is European lighting as defined in the Motor Vehicle
Lighting Inspection Guide.
Item to be inspected Reject if
5.1 Lamps (general) 5.1a. Any lamp fails to illuminate or is missing,
broken, cracked, not securely mounted, does
*** The reject criteria in 5.1a applies to any lamp not meet CMVSS, DOT or SAE standards.
incorporated in or attached to a vehicle. It includes,
but is not limited to, exterior “ground effect” lighting, 5.1b. More than 25% of diodes in any 1 light emitting
interior “mood” lighting, illuminated licence plate diode (LED) lamp assembly fail to illuminate.
frames, etc.***

5.2 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 5.2a. DRL system does not operate as designed.

*** Required on all vehicles manufactured on and after 5.2b. DRL system can readily be disabled.
December 01, 1989 ***

5.3 High Mount Stop Lamp 5.3a. Inoperative.

*** Required on all cars manufactured on and after 5.3b. Obscured by aftermarket tint.
January 01, 1987***
5.3c. Lamp is blocked by an installed canopy that
***Required on all trucks with a GVWR of 4536kg and does not have a high mount stop lamp.
less manufactured after January 10, 1997***

5.4 Headlamps 5.4a. Headlamps do not meet inspection criteria listed

in 5.1a.
***Headlamp alignment MUST be checked***
5.4b. Headlamps are not in alignment.

5.4c. Anything is applied or attached to any part of the

headlamp assembly that changes the colour of
light emitted from the headlamp.

5.4d. Center of headlamp is more than 1.4m above

ground level or less than 560mm above ground
level.

5.5 Auxiliary Lamps (Off-road, work lamps, etc) 5.5a. Any lamp is not covered with an opaque cover.

5.6 Front Side Marker Lamps 5.6a. Loose, missing, or inoperative.

5.6b. Lamp emits any colour other

than amber.

5.7 Front Side Reflectors 5.7a. Loose or missing.

5.7b. Not amber in colour.

5.8 Rear Side Marker Lamps 5.8a. Loose, missing, or inoperative.

5.8b. Lamp emits any colour other

than red.

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 Section 5 Lamps, continued
Item to be inspected Reject if
5.9 Rear Side Reflectors 5.9a. Loose or missing.

5.9b. Not red in colour.

5.10 Licence Plate Lamp 5.10a. Loose, missing, or inoperative.

5.10b. Lamp emits any colour other

than white.

5.11 Flashing Lamps (Emergency Lighting) 5.11a. Any type of emergency lighting is attached to a
vehicle that is not permitted to have such
***Includes, but is not limited to, alternating flashing lighting attached as per Alberta’s Vehicle
lamps, strobe lamps, beacons, etc*** Equipment Regulation.

Colour/Combination Use
Amber Tow truck, Explosives truck,
Highway maintenance vehicle
Red and White Ambulance, Fire
Red/Blue Police
Amber/Red School Bus
Green Municipal fire fighter
Red Emergency response, public utility
Purple Funeral procession
White Strobe School Bus

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 Section 6 Exterior, General
Item to be inspected Reject if
6.1 Fuel Cap 6.1a. Fuel cap is missing.

6.2 General Body Condition 6.2a. Torn metal, or other loose or dislocated parts
protrude from the surface of the vehicle
causing a safety hazard.

6.2b. Evidence of collision damage exists that, in the

opinion of the inspecting technician, would affect
the structural integrity as explained in
attachment 7.

6.2c. Rust perforation affecting the structural integrity

of the vehicle or perforation allowing exhaust
gases into the passenger compartment exists
(refer to page 22 for clarification).

6.3 Bumpers 6.3a. A bumper is missing, loose, broken, or has a torn

portion that protrudes so as to create a hazard.
*** Bumpers are only required on a vehicle classified
as a passenger car ***

6.4 Aftermarket Equipment 6.4a. An aftermarket fuel tank is not secure.

6.4b. A truck bed tool box is not secure.

6.4c. Any other aftermarket equipment is not installed

in a safe and secure manner.

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 Section 7 Under Hood
Item to be inspected Reject if
7.1 Hood Latch Mechanism 7.1a. Primary hood release mechanism does not
function as Designed.
7.1b. Secondary hood release mechanism does not
function as Designed.
7.2 Hood Prop / Struts 7.2a. Hood prop is missing.
7.2b. Hood struts do not support hood.
7.3 Remote Starter 7.3a. Operates with hood open.
7.3b. Operates with vehicle in any gear other than
Park or Neutral.
7.4 Battery 7.4a. Battery or battery cables are not secure.
7.4b. Integrity of battery case or cables has been
Compromised.
7.5 Accessory Belt Drive System 7.5a. Any belt is worn beyond serviceable limits.
7.5b. Any tensioner or pulley is worn beyond
serviceable limits.

7.6 Brake Master Cylinder 7.6a. Evidence of leakage exists.

7.6b. Evidence of contamination exists.
7.6c. Brake lines are not secure and routed as per
OEM specifications.

7.7 Clutch Master Cylinder 7.7a. Evidence of leakage exists.

7.7b. Evidence of contamination exists.
7.8 Fuel System 7.8a. Evidence of leakage exists.

7.8b. Fuel lines are not secure and routed as per

OEM specifications.

7.8c. Fuel lines and or filter are not the type specified
by the OEM.

7.9 Exhaust Manifold(s) 7.9a. Manifold bolts are loose, missing, or broken.
7.9b. Manifold is cracked or broken.
7.9c. Manifold leaks.

7.10 Oil Leaks 7.10a. Any engine compartment oil leak exists that, in
the opinion of the inspecting technician, could
be a potential fire hazard.
7.11 Engine and Transmission Mounts 7.11a. Any mount is worn, missing, or broken.

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 Section 8 Steering and Suspension
4-Wheel Alignment Information – 4-Wheel alignments must be performed on all salvage vehicles and
on all out-of-province vehicles that exhibit any of the following indicators:

 There is evidence of collision damage or recent structural repairs (Contact The Department if revealed
during an OOP inspection
 Premature or abnormal tire wear on one or more tires
 4 new tires on a used vehicle
 Off center steering wheel
 Any new steering or suspension components installed prior to the inspection
 Abnormal road test results
 Any condition exists that, in the opinion of the inspecting technician, warrants an alignment.

Method of Inspection – Published OEM inspection procedures must be followed when determining the
serviceability of any component.

Results Must Be Recorded – Rejected component measurements and OEM specifications for a rejected
component must be recorded on the ROI (If a component is close to its serviceable limit the measurement
should be recorded on the Record of Inspection).
Item to be inspected Reject if
8.1 Wheel Bearings (front & rear) 8.1a. Out of adjustment.

8.1b. Worn beyond serviceable limits.

8.2 Ball Joints (front & rear) 8.2a. Worn beyond serviceable limits.

8.3 Tie Rod Ends (inner & outer) 8.3a. Worn beyond serviceable limits.

8.4 Pitman Arm 8.4a. Worn beyond serviceable limits.

8.5 Idler Arm 8.5a. Worn beyond serviceable limits.

8.6 Steering Stabilizer / Damper 8.6a. Worn beyond serviceable limits.

8.6b. Leaking

8.7 Steering Shaft Assembly 8.7a. Any component of the shaft assembly is worn
beyond serviceable limits.

8.8 Steering Gear 8.8a. Gear is not mounted securely.

8.8b. Gear is worn beyond serviceable limits.

8.8c. Fluid leaks.

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 Section 8 Steering and Suspension, continued
Item to be inspected Reject if
8.9 Rack & Pinion 8.9a. Mounts are loose missing or broken.

8.9b. Dust boots are torn / missing.

8.9c. Fluid leaks (external).

8.10 Power Steering System 8.10a. Pump leaks

8.10b. Hoses leak.

8.10c. System is disabled.

8.10d. Active Steering does not function as designed

or diagnostic trouble codes exist.

8.11 Control Arms, Trailing Arms, Radius Arms, Strut 8.11a. Worn beyond serviceable limits.
Rods, Sway Bars, Etc
8.11b. Any component is welded.
***Weathered bushings may or may not be a reason
for the vehicle to fail…refer to the “Method of 8.11c. Any mounting hardware is loose or missing.
Inspection” note at the beginning of this section***

8.12 Struts and Shocks 8.12a. Vehicle fails “Bounce Test”.

***Slight seepage causing a thin film of fluid on a 8.12b. Fluid leaks.

shock or strut is not cause to reject***
8.12c. Shock or strut is loose.

8.12d. Strut upper bearing is loose, rough, or binding.

8.13 Springs (Torsion, coil, leaf) 8.13a. Any spring component is worn beyond
serviceable limits.

8.13b. Any spring is welded or cut.

8.13b. Any mounting hardware is loose or missing.

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 Section 9 Tires and Wheels
Item to be inspected Reject if
9.1 Tread Depth 9.1a. Tread depth is at or below the wear bars at any
point across the width of any tire.
*** Results MUST be recorded***

9.2 Tire Condition 9.2a. There is evidence of cracks, separation,

abnormal wear, or deformation.

9.3 Tire’s – General 9.3a. Tires on any one axle are not the same size.

9.3b. Any tire does not display DOT markings.

9.3c. Any tire bears marks or wording to indicate that it

is not intended for on-highway use.

9.3d. Any tire extends beyond the body and is not

covered by a flap and or flare.

9.3e. Any tire contacts body or suspension

Components.

9.4 Tire Serial Number (if applicable) and date of 9.4a. Any tire serial number or date of manufacture
manufacture. has been removed or defaced.
9.5 Wheels 9.5a. Vehicle has mismatched rims.

9.5b. Any rim is bent, cracked, welded, or has worn

stud holes.

9.5c. Any non-OEM wheel spacer is installed between

wheel and wheel mounting surface.

9.6 Wheel Nuts and Studs 9.6a. Any wheel nut or wheel stud is missing, stripped
or broken.

9.6b. If lubrication is evident on any wheel nut or

wheel stud unless otherwise specified by the
OEM.

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 Section 10 Brakes
Item to be inspected Reject if
10.1 Brakes – General 10.1a. Any brake caliper is seized, leaking, or worn.

10.1b. Any wheel cylinder is seized, leaking, or worn.

10.1c. Any brake hardware is missing, worn, seized,

broken, not installed as per OEM.

10.2 Brake Linings (includes park brake linings) 10.2a. Any lining (shoe or pad) worn to 1.6 mm or
less.
*** Results MUST be recorded***
10.2b. Any lining is cracked.

10.2c. Any lining is contaminated.

10.3 Brake Lines and Hoses 10.3a. Brake lines are not secure and routed as per
OEM specifications.

10.3b. Any brake line is kinked, cracked, or shows

evidence of leakage.

10.3c. Any repair does not meet industry standards.

10.4 Brake System Wiring 10.4a. Any brake system wiring is not secure and
routed as per OEM specifications.

10.4b. Any brake system wiring repairs have not been

performed using OEM approved repair
methods.

10.5 Brake Rotor Condition – General 10.5a. Any brake rotor has evidence of cracking, heat
spots, pitting, or blueing discoloration.
10.6 Brake Rotor Thickness (Includes incorporated 10.6a. Brake rotor thickness is below OEM
park brake drum dimension if applicable) published service limit.

10.6b. Park brake drum diameter exceeds OEM

*** Results MUST be recorded*** published service limit.

10.6b. Any score / groove exceeds the OEM’s

allowable depth.

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 Section 10 Brakes, continued
Item to be inspected Reject if
10.7 Brake Drum Condition – General 10.7a. Grooves exist that, in the opinion of the
inspecting Technician, would affect braking
efficiency.

10.7b. Any brake drum has evidence of hard spots,

glazed spots, or cracking.

10.8 Brake Drum Diameter 10.8a. Brake drum diameter exceeds OEM
published service limit.
*** Results MUST be recorded***
10.8b. Any score / groove exceeds the OEM’s
allowable depth.

10.9 Park Brake 10.9a. Park brake cables are frayed or seized.

*** Hydraulic micro lock systems are not recognised 10.9b Park brake is not adjusted within published
as an acceptable park brake*** specifications.

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 Section 11 Under Vehicle
Item to be inspected Reject if
11.1 Bumpers 11.1a. Bumper impact absorbers are missing.

11.1b. Bumper re-enforcement is welded cut or

missing.

11.1c. Bumper is welded to frame.

11.2 Engine 11.2a. An engine oil leak exists that, in the opinion of
the inspecting technician, could cause a fire.

11.2b. Any hose, pipe, cable, wire, harness is not

routed safely or secured properly.

11.2c. An engine mount is loose, missing or broken.

11.3 Transmission / Transaxle and Transfer Case 11.3a. A transmission, transaxle, or transfer case oil
leak exists that, in the opinion of the inspecting
technician, could cause a fire.

11.3b. Any hose, pipe, cable, wire, harness is not

routed safely or secured properly.

11.3c. A transmission, transaxle, or transfer case

mount is loose, missing or broken.

11.4 Differential(s) 11.4a. A differential mount is loose, missing or broken.

11.4b. A differential leaks.

11.4c. A differential has shifted out of alignment.

11.5 Drive Axles / Propeller Shafts 11.5a. Driveshaft slip joint is seized.

11.5b. Any universal joint is loose or seized.

11.5c. Any CV boot is split, cut, or torn.

11.5d. Any drive axle is bent.

11.6 Floor Pan 11.6a. Any structural component incorporated into the
floor pan has been damaged affecting the
structural integrity and collision management.

11.6b. Any floor pan repairs have been completed

using a method not meeting OEM or industry
standards.

11.6c. The floor pan is damaged or rusted through.

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 Section 11 Under Vehicle, continued
Item to be inspected Reject if
11.7 Fuel System 11.7a. Fuel system leaks

11.7b. Any fuel line shows signs of abrasion.

11.7c. Fuel lines are not routed or secured properly.

11.7d. Fuel tank straps are cracked, loose, or missing.

11.8 Exhaust System 11.8a. Exhaust system is not OEM or equivalent.

Note: there is no requirement to
***An exhaust system shall not be modified to maintain the catalytic converter(s).
increase the noise made by the expulsion of gases
from the engine*** 11.8b. Exhaust system leaks.

11.8c. Any heat shield is missing.

11.8d. Any exhaust hanger is missing or broken.

11.8e. Exhaust terminates under the vehicle.

11.8f. A component of the exhaust system, excluding

brackets or clamps, is closer than 50 mm (2 in)
from a part made of combustible materials, an
electric wire, a fuel or brake line or the fuel tank
and is not protected by an appropriate heat
shield. Note that pressurized fuel lines of the
CNG and LPG types must be at least 150 mm
(6in) from the above components unless they
are protected by an appropriate heat shield.

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 Section 12 Preface

Structural Integrity Inspection Standards

REPAIR STANDARD:

The repair/rebuild process shall meet or exceed the original equipment

manufacturer (OEM) standards.

DIMENSION SPECIFICATIONS:

In the event that OEM structural dimension specifications or repair methods are
not available, specifications or acceptable repair methods published by
information providers such as ALLDATA, I-CAR, Mitchell, etc. may be used.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT:

Prior to performing a wheel alignment check or alignment adjustment, the

unitized vehicle body, including engine cradle must conform to the OEM
dimension standards. Particular attention must be observed in area where
steering and suspension components are attached. Vehicles must comply with
the OEM or equivalent dimensions and repair standards.

When the vehicle’s body is within OEM measurement specifications, a four-wheel

alignment must be performed and the steering angles adjusted within the OEM’s
specifications.

OCCUPANT PROTECTION:

The repair and assembly of body components must be performed in a manner

that provides occupant protection that is at least equal to that required by the
OEM.

Non-repairable components as identified by the OEM must be discarded and

replaced.

Repairable components of the body must be repaired in accordance with the

methods, procedures and standards that will return the component to its original
standard, quality and properties in accordance with OEM.

The assembly joints of the body must be located in places and by a procedure
recommended by the OEM.

All structural components of a vehicle must be assembled and repaired using

methods and standards in accordance with OEM.

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CORROSION PROTECTION:

Welded and structural components requiring corrosion protection must be

corrosion protected as required by the OEM or the Auto Body repair industry.

INSPECTION VISIBILITY:

Joints that are part of a repair or replaced component must be visibly accessible
for structural integrity inspection. The joint must not be covered with sealant,
sound proofing material or rust proofing material that will interfere with the visual
inspection of the joint or component.

BODY STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY:

Structural integrity parts are defined as components that are designed as a

stress and load bearing.

Almost every body component in a unibody vehicle is used for structural integrity.
Critical components in this category are/but not limited to:

i) radiator support
ii) engine cradle
iii) front and rear body rails
iv) A, B, C and D pillars
v) floor pan
vi) strut towers and aprons
vii) rocker panels
viii) suspension crossmembers
ix) trunk floor pan, and
x) stationary glass fastened with Urethane

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 Section 12 Structural Integrity
(Salvage Vehicle Inspection Only)

If the vehicle owner cannot provide photos:

 It is the Licensee’s responsibility to inform the customer of any additional costs associated with
determining if proper repair methods were used during the rebuilding process;
 The inspecting Technician must determine if repairs have been completed to industry standards using
any means necessary;
 The inspecting Technician must create a photographic record of any repairs;
 It is the Licensee’s responsibility to keep the photographic record for 5 years.

Published Specification or Repair Method Means:

 Specifications or acceptable repair methods published by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
 Specifications or acceptable repair methods published by information providers such as ALLDATA, I-
CAR, Mitchell, etc.
If there is a discrepancy related to published specifications contact the Program Specialist for direction.

Item to be inspected Reject if

12.1 Documentation 12.1a. Customer has not provided a Request for
Salvage vehicle Inspection.
*** Other documents that may be accepted in place of
the “Request for Inspection” include, but are not NOTE - The inspection must be terminated if
limited to, documents issued by a Police Service, Taxi this situation exists.
Commission, or The Department’s Vehicle Safety
Section. *** 12.1b. The vehicle presented for inspection is not
accurately represented on the Request for
Inspection. A 1929 Ford kit car assembled in
1996 is not a 1929 Ford, it is a 1996 Ford kit
Car, or a 1929 Ford Replica, etc. If the vehicle
is not accurately represented have the
customer return to the Registry agent that
issued the request to have the error corrected.

NOTE - Do not issue a Salvage Vehicle

Inspection Certificate before any
problems with a request have been
addressed.

12.1c. Customer does not produce a completed

Rebuilt Vehicle Work Plan. (see Attachment 9
& 9A)

12.2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 12.2a. VIN plate is missing, damaged, not clearly
visible or shows evidence of tampering.
*** When possible, verify the VIN and odometer
stored electronically (PCM/BCM) match what is NOTE - The inspection must be terminated if
displayed. Report any abnormalities to The this situation exists.
Department. ***
12.2b. VIN displayed on vehicle does not match VIN
on the Request for Inspection.

NOTE - The inspection must be terminated if

this situation exists.

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 Section 12 Structural Integrity, continued
Item to be inspected Reject if
12.3 Body – General 12.3a. Torn metal, or other loose or
dislocated parts protrude from the
***Visually inspect vehicle exterior from left front to left rear and surface of the vehicle in a manner
right rear to right front. *** that could be hazardous to
passengers, pedestrians or cyclists.

12.3b. Any panel is damaged to the extent

that the structural integrity is
compromised.

12.3c. Any repairs are not completed using

applicable published repair
procedures.

12.3c. Hood Crash Hooks (if equipped) are

damaged or missing.

12.4 Structural Dimensions 12.4a. Any published under hood dimension

is not within published specifications.
*** All relevant dimensions MUST be
recorded on the Record of Inspection*** 12.4b. Any published engine cradle or cross
member dimension is not within
published specifications.

12.4c. Any published frame dimension is not

within published specifications.

12.5 Frame 12.5a. The structural integrity of the frame

has been compromised due to
***NOTE*** heating, welding, bending, drilling, or
OEM splice methods and procedures must be followed. otherwise modified using methods
not recommended by the OEM.

12.5b. A frame repair was not performed

using OEM recommended repair
methods.

12.6 Roof 12.6a. The structural integrity of the roof has

been compromised.
***NOTE***
OEM splice methods and procedures must be followed. 12.6a. A roof repair was not performed using
OEM recommended repair methods.

12.7 Pillars 12.7a. The structural integrity of any pillar

has been compromised.
***NOTE***
OEM splice methods and procedures must be followed. 12.7a. A repair to any pillar was not
performed using OEM recommended
repair methods.

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Item to be inspected Reject if
12.8 Floor 12.8a. The structural integrity of the floor has
been compromised.
***NOTE – In the case of a RWD or AWD vehicle be sure to
verify the integrity of the floor pan above the transmission and 12.8b. Any floor repair was not performed
other driveline components*** using OEM recommended repair
methods.

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Attachments
Table of Contents

1. CODE OF PRACTICE FOR VEHICLE INSPECTION PROGRAM FACILITIES................... 1

2. CODE OF PRACTICE FOR VEHICLE INSPECTION PROGRAM TECHNICIANS .............. 3
3. INSPECTION TECHNICIAN LICENCE SAMPLE ........................................................ 5
4. INSPECTION FACILITY LICENCE SAMPLE ............................................................. 6
5. INDICATORS..................................................................................................... 7
6. OUT OF PROVINCE VEHICLE INSPECTION CERTIFICATE SAMPLE ........................... 8
6A. OUT OF PROVINCE VEHICLE INSPECTION CERTIFICATE GUIDE ............................. 9
7. SALVAGE VEHICLE INSPECTION CERTIFICATE SAMPLE ...................................... 10
7A. SALVAGE VEHICLE INSPECTION CERTIFICATE GUIDE ......................................... 11
8. GUIDE TO COMPLETING A REBUILT VEHICLE WORK PLAN .................................. 12
8A. REBUILT VEHICLE WORK PLAN ....................................................................... 13
9. GUIDE TO COMPLETING THE RECORD OF INSPECTION ....................................... 16
9A. RECORD OF INSPECTION ................................................................................ 17
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 Transportation Safety Services Division Room 109, Twin Atria Building Telephone 780-427-8901
Vehicle Safety & Carrier Services Branch 4999 - 98 Avenue Fax 780-422-2721
Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2X3 Toll-Free 310-0000

Code of Practice
for
Vehicle Inspection Program Facilities

1.1 The licensee is responsible for making sure 1.7 The Inspection Facility Licensee must
that a facility is operated strictly in accordance with supervise licensed inspection technicians employed
the Act and Regulation. This Code of Practice at the facility and ensure that these persons properly
provides details on how compliance with the discharge their duties under the Act.
requirements of the Act and Regulation may be
achieved. 1.8 The Inspection Facility Licensee must
ensure that the provisions of the Act and Regulation
1.2 The licensee is responsible to ensure that relating to inspections, decals and certificates of
inspections are performed in accordance with the inspection are observed. Additionally, the Inspection
Act, Regulation and appropriate Facility and Facility Licensee is required to report all instances of
Technician Manuals, and that no unsafe, fraudulent bribery, conflict of interest or unethical behavior on
or illegal practices are carried on while the facility is the part of any licensed technician as soon as
being operated under the licence issued by Alberta possible to Alberta Transportation.
Transportation (AT).
1.9 Whenever a vehicle passes an inspection at
1.3 The licensee must make sure that all of the a licensed facility, and the correct type of inspection
facility’s inspection equipment is kept in a good and report has been prepared, the licensee must ensure
serviceable order; the inspection area must be kept that the inspection document is signed and that the
clean and Requests for Inspections should be vehicle that was inspected has been described
accepted promptly and dealt with as quickly as correctly.
possible. Also, it is the responsibility of the
Inspection Facility Licensee to ensure that licensed 1.10 The Inspection Facility Licensee must make
inspection technicians have access to such technical sure that records of the vehicles inspected at the
data and workshop manuals as are needed to enable facility and the examiners employed there are
the verification of a vehicle manufacturer’s maintained, and that all books of certificates are kept
specifications as required. at the facility during normal working hours and are
stored in a secure place at all times.
1.4 The minimum equipment maintained during
the currency of the inspection facility licence. If the 1.11 The Inspection Facility Licensee must
prescribed inspection equipment is not available at furnish to Alberta Transportation completed forms
the facility or becomes unserviceable, inspections for relating to the vehicles inspected at the licensed
which that equipment is needed are not to be carried facility as required.
out (and inspection certificates are not to be issued)
until the equipment is either repaired or replaced. 1.12 A person must not inspect vehicles or certify
to the condition of vehicles unless that person is also
1.5 The facility may only inspect the category of a licensed inspection technician.
vehicle for which it is approved, and the licensee
must not allege or otherwise represent that the 1.13 The Inspection Facility Licensee must
facility is capable of inspecting vehicles that fall ensure that only licensed inspection technicians sign
outside of its authorization. inspection forms.

1.6 The facility must have a valid and subsisting 1.14 Alberta Transportation must be notified
licence. The licence must be posted conspicuously immediately if any unused inspection certificates
within the facility, along with the shop rates. The issued to the person are lost, destroyed or stolen.
rates charged to customers must not be more than This advice must be confirmed in writing within 7
the posted rates. If the facility licence is expired, days.
suspended or revoked, it must be taken down and
may no longer be displayed until reinstated.

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Code of Practice Certificate of Compliance
Please read the entire Code of Practice for Vehicle Inspection Program Facilities. Once you have
read and understand the Code of Practice you must sign and return the Certificate of Compliance.

*** Retain the Code of Practice for your records***

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE

I confirm that I have read and understand and will keep for future reference Alberta
Transportation’s Code of Practice for Vehicle Inspection Program Facilities.
I understand that any violation of any of the policies described in the Code may be grounds
for removal of the Inspection Facility License issued or other appropriate disciplinary action.

Except as otherwise noted in any signed explanatory statement attached to this Certificate,
during the currency of my licence I have been, I am presently, and I will continue to be in full
compliance with the policies stated in the Code.

________________________ _________________________
Signature Name

________________________ _________________________
Inspection Facility Licence Business Name
Number

________________________
Date

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Transportation Safety Services Division Room 109, Twin Atria Building Telephone 780-427-8901
Vehicle Safety & Carrier Services Branch 4999 - 98 Avenue Fax 780-422-2721
Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2X3 Toll-Free 310-0000

Code of Practice
for
Vehicle Inspection Program Technicians

2.1 The licensed technician must conduct 2.6 The licensed technician should
a thorough inspection of each vehicle that is consult and be familiar with a vehicle
submitted for inspection. The inspection manufacturer’s technical data to assist in
must be conducted to determine whether the determining whether components such as
vehicle meets the Vehicle Standards and brakes, suspension and steering are
Safety Regulation in relation to defective serviceable or defective.
vehicles.
2.7 The licensed technician must ensure
2.2 The licensed technician must inspect that all vehicle identification information
only the classes of vehicles for which recorded on the Inspection Certificate or
approval has been given. No other class of Record of Inspection is taken directly from the
vehicles may be inspected. vehicle inspected, and is accurate and
legible.
2.3 Upon completion of each inspection,
and not before, the licensed technician must 2.8 A licensed technician may inspect
ensure the certificate is completed, sign and vehicles only at a licensed inspection facility.
must also ensure that the vehicle has been
described correctly. 2.9 A licensed technician must maintain
a professional level of knowledge with
2.4 A licensed technician is permitted to respect to technical requirements related to
have assistance when necessary; for the types of vehicles for which he or she is
instance, another person may apply the brake licensed, and must demonstrate continuing
pedal while the examiner checks the competency through the completion of any
operation of brake actuators. Where a examinations or standards set by AT as
vehicle is returned for reinspection after required.
rectification of faults found by one technician,
it is permissible for the reinspection to be 2.10 A licensed technician will recognize
carried out by another technician at the same that this is a position of public trust and the
site if the original technician is absent. safety of the motoring public may depend
upon his or her decisions.
2.5 The licensed technician must
maintain a good knowledge of the inspection 2.11 A licensed technician will act
requirements, procedures and any relevant according to the highest standards of ethics,
standards, including all AT Information professionalism and public service in carrying
Sheets and vehicle inspection procedures out all duties under the auspices of Alberta
that are issued from time to time, relevant to Transportation.
the inspection of vehicles.

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 Code of Practice Certificate of Compliance
Please read the entire Code of Practice for Vehicle Inspection Program Technicians. Once you
have read and understand the Code of Practice you must sign and return the Certificate of
Compliance.

*** Retain the Code of Practice for your records***

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE

I confirm that I have read and understand and will keep for future reference, Alberta
Transportation’s Code of Practice for Vehicle Inspection Program Technicians.
I understand that any violation of any of the policies described in the Code may be
grounds for removal of the Inspection Technician License issued or other appropriate
disciplinary action.

Except as otherwise noted in any signed explanatory statement attached to this Certificate,
during the currency of my licence I have been, I am presently, and I will continue to be in
full compliance with the policies stated in the Code.

____________________ _________________________
Technician Signature Technician Name

____________________
Inspection Technician
Licence Number
(Not required if not currently licenced)

____________________
Date

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Sample Vehicle Inspection Technician Licence

When you receive your Technician licence verify the following items for accuracy:

1. Technician Name – Inspection certificates issued must display the Technician

name as it appears on the Technician licence.

2. Technician Number - Inspection certificates issued must display the Technician

number as it appears on the Technician licence.

3. Expiry Date – Make a note of this date – If you have not received a Technician
licence renewal package within 90 days of the expiry date shown on the
Technician licence contact Vehicle Safety at 780-427-8901. Any certificates
issued after the Technician licence expiry date may be revoked.

4. VALID INSPECTION PROGRAM(s) – verify the Program(s) you have applied to

inspect under are listed.

5. LICENSED TO INSPECT (Types of vehicles authorized to inspect) - Verify the

types of vehicles you have applied to inspect are listed.

6. Conditions – Verify any conditions listed are accurate.

***Any errors or discrepancies must be reported immediately***

***Changes to any information displayed must be reported immediately***

***Lost or missing licenses must be reported immediately***

***The Technician licence must be produced when requested by a person authorized

by the Registrar***

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Sample Vehicle Inspection Facility Licence

When you receive your Facility licence verify the following items for accuracy:

1. Legal name – Inspection certificates issued must display the facility name as it appears on the
facility licence.

2. Facility location

3. Program type(s) – verify the Program(s) you have applied to inspect under are listed.

4. Types of vehicles authorized to inspect - Verify the types of vehicles you have applied to
inspect are listed.

5. Conditions – Verify any conditions listed for your facility are accurate. (**NOTE** – A
“CARRIER LIMITED” condition means your facility can ONLY inspect commercial vehicles
registered to the LEGAL NAME as it appears on the facility licence.

6. Facility Number - Inspection certificates issued must display the facility number as it appears on
the facility licence.

7. Expiry Date – Make a note of this date – create a reminder at least 120 days prior to the
expiry date. If you have not received a facility licence renewal package within 120 days of the
expiry date shown on the facility licence contact Vehicle Safety at 780-427-8901. Any
certificates issued after the facility expiry date may be revoked.

***Any errors or discrepancies must be reported immediately***

*****Changes to any information displayed must be reported immediately*****

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Indicators

The purpose of the Vehicle Inspection Program is to ensure vehicles operated on

Alberta roadways are both structurally and mechanically fit. Vehicles currently
registered in Alberta and vehicles coming from other jurisdictions may have a
status(1) assigned to them that is not accurate. A vehicles history may have been
masked through “title washing”(2), or through a vehicle being repaired after an
unreported collision, in order to increase its resale value. Therefore attention to
detail is a must.

An Autobody Technician is not expected to have the skills necessary to diagnose

or repair ABS nor is an Automotive Service Technician expected to have the
skills necessary to identify hidden collision damage or inadequate structural
repairs. But both Technicians are expected to be aware of the “indicators”(3).

(1) Status – A vehicle in Alberta may have a status of Active, Salvage,

Rebuilt, Non-Repairable, or unsafe assigned to it. The status can be
assigned by the Government of Alberta, an insurance company or a law
enforcement agency.

(2) Title Washing – Conceals a vehicle's salvage or non-repairable status by

moving the vehicle and title through several states. Some States do not
recognise vehicle titles indicating salvage, non-repairable, or flood
damage assigned by other States. Canadian jurisdictions do track the
status of every vehicle registered in Canada through an Interprovincial
Record Exchange. Reports that include a vehicles status or title can be
purchased from any Alberta Registry agent or on the web from Carfax or
Carproof.

(3) Indicators – Simply put, anything observed that is out of the norm.

(a) An SRS lamp mimics the brake system lamp during the bulb check.
(b) Warning lamps failing to illuminate during a bulb check sequence.
(c) Evidence of a repair to an SRS module (Airbag) cover.
(d) New condenser and radiator installed on a vehicle having an OOP
inspection. (this is a situation where a closer look at the radiator
support and …)
(e) Fresh undercoating should be investigated further to determine if it
was used to conceal a body splice or floor pan repair (remove
interior trim as required).
(f) Obvious panel misalignment on a vehicle presented for an OOP
inspection. The panel misalignment may be an indication of
improper collision damage repair to a vehicle improperly declared
at the time of importation.
(g) A PCM or BCM displays mileage X and the odometer displays
mileage X –Y.

If at anytime during an inspection you become aware of anything out of the

ordinary, do not hesitate to contact the Motor Vehicle Inspection Program
Specialist.

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Certificate
1. Vehicle Type – Indicate the type of vehicle. (**NOTE – A light truck is any
truck with 2 axles and hydraulic brakes.)

2. Brake Type – Be sure to indicate the type of brake system.

3. Date Certificate Issued - Enter the date the date the certificate is issued
using the format specified (YYYY/MM/DD)

4. Owner Information – Enter information as it appears on the registration or

if the vehicle is not registered, enter the name of the person presenting the
vehicle for inspection. (**NOTE – If the vehicle is dealer inventory enter
the name of the dealership.)

5. Vehicle Description – Be as accurate as possible. (e.g. SUV or ½ ton are

not considered vehicle models.)

6. VIN – Verify the VIN on the request form matches the VIN displayed on
the vehicle (do not rely on registration documents). Please print clearly,
this information must be legible. If you make an error completing this field
void the certificate and complete a new one, corrections to this field will
not be accepted.

7. Odometer – Mileage Must be recorded. (a blank field will result in

certificate being rejected)

8. Licence Plate Number – If the vehicle is not registered enter NA.

9. Name of Inspection Facility – Enter the name of the Facility as it appears

on the Facility licence.

10. Inspection Facility Number - Enter the Facility number as it appears on the
Facility licence.

11. Name of Inspection Technician – Printed clearly.

12. Inspection Technician Number – Enter the number as it appears on the

Technician Licence issued by The Department.

13. Signature of Inspection Technician – Sign the certificate only after the
vehicle has passed all inspection criteria. Pre-signing a certificate will lead
to disciplinary action up to and including cancellation of the Inspection
Technician Licence.

14. Date of Inspection – Enter the date of inspection using the format
specified (YYYY/MM/DD)

15. Notice to Vehicle Owner – Be sure the vehicle owner is aware the
certificate will expire 14 days from the date of issue.

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Guide to Completing a Salvage Vehicle Inspection Certificate
(NOTE: Salvage inspection certificates are only issued to Salvage Inspection Facilities)

1. Vehicle Type – Indicate the type of vehicle. (**NOTE – A light truck is any truck with 2 axles
and hydraulic brakes.)

2. Brake Type – Be sure to indicate the type of brake system.

3. Date Certificate Issued - Enter the date the date the certificate is issued using the format
specified (YYYY/MM/DD)

4. Owner Information – Enter information as it appears on the registration or if the vehicle is not
registered, enter the name of the person presenting the vehicle for inspection. (**NOTE – If
the vehicle is dealer inventory enter the name of the dealership.)

5. Vehicle Description – Be as accurate as possible. (e.g. SUV or ½ ton are not considered
vehicle models.)

6. VIN – Verify the VIN on the request form matches the VIN displayed on the vehicle (do not
rely on registration documents). Please print clearly, this information must be legible. If you
make an error completing this field void the certificate and complete a new one, corrections to
this field will not be accepted.

7. Odometer – Mileage Must be recorded. (a blank field will result in certificate being rejected)

8. Licence Plate Number – If the vehicle is not registered enter NA.

9. Name of mechanical Inspection Facility – To be entered by the mechanical Inspection

Facility as it appears on the Facility licence.

10. Mechanical Inspection Facility Number – To be entered by the mechanical Inspection

Facility as it appears on the Facility licence.

11. Name of mechanical Inspection Technician – Printed clearly.

12. Mechanical Inspection Technician Number – Enter the number as it appears on the
Technician Licence issued by The Department.

13. Signature of mechanical Inspection Technician – Sign the certificate only after the vehicle
has passed all inspection criteria relating to the mechanical fitness. Pre-signing a certificate
will lead to disciplinary action up to and including cancellation of the Inspection Technician
Licence.

14. Date of Inspection – Enter the date of inspection using the format specified (YYYY/MM/DD)

15. Name of Structural Integrity Inspection Facility – To be entered by the Structural Integrity
Inspection Facility as it appears on the Facility licence.

16. Structural Integrity Inspection Facility Number – To be entered by the Structural Integrity
Inspection Facility as it appears on the Facility licence.

17. Structural Integrity Inspection Technician Number – Enter the number as it appears on the
Technician Licence issued by The Department.

18. Structural Integrity Inspection Technician Number – Enter the number as it appears on the
Technician Licence issued by The Department.

19. Signature of Structural Integrity Inspection Technician – Sign the certificate only after the
vehicle has passed all inspection criteria relating to the mechanical fitness. Pre-signing a
certificate will lead to disciplinary action up to and including cancellation of the Inspection
Technician Licence.

20. Date of Inspection – Enter the date of inspection using the format specified (YYYY/MM/DD)+

21. Notice to Vehicle Owner – Be sure the vehicle owner is aware the certificate will expire 14
days from the date of issue.

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Guide to Completing a Rebuilt Vehicle Work Plan

1. Vehicle Information – Must accurately match the vehicle presented for inspection.

2. Owner Information – Information provided must match the information displayed on

the operator licence.

3. Rebuilder Information – If the vehicle was repaired by anyone other than the vehicle
owner this section must be completed. If applicable, vehicle owner must provide trade
certification and, or Alberta Vehicle Inspection Technician number.

4. Vehicle Damage – Describe the type and extent of any collision damage. If pictures
are not provided an Inspection Technician may have to remove components in order to
verify proper repairs methods were used. There may be an additional cost over and
above the posted inspection cost.

5. Work Plan – Describe how you have, or plan to repair the vehicle. Note that any
repairs must be completed using industry acceptable repair methods.

6. Major Components – Any cab, frame, SRS components, electronic ABS components,
or any other electronic safety components from a vehicle with a “non-repairable” status
cannot be used.

***
Before you start your rebuild, verify the vehicle you are repairing does not have a non-
repairable status. A Vehicle Information Report can be purchased from any Alberta
Registry agent.
***
Be sure not to cover any welds / assembly joints – No sealant, soundproofing, or rust
proofing compound may be applied to the vehicle prior to the inspection.

***
The following documents must be presented to a Salvage Vehicle Inspection Facility
licensed by the Government of Alberta before an inspection can be performed:

 Completed Rebuilt Vehicle Work Plan TSSRVWP2007.

 Four (4) colour photographs taken before the vehicle was rebuilt, clearly
illustrating the vehicles front end, rear end, and both sides. If you do not have
photographs there may be additional costs if the Inspection Facility has to
remove components to verify a repair.
 A request for “salvage vehicle inspection” purchased from an Alberta Registry
agent.

***

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1. Vehicle Information

VIN
Make Model Year Odometer

2. Owner Information
Last, First, Middle Name Operator Licence Number

Address Signature of Owner

3. Rebuilder Information (complete all that apply)

Trade Certificate Number and Designation Inspection Technician Number

Last, First, Middle Name Operator Licence Number

Address Signature of Rebuilder

4. Vehicle Damage (describe type and location of damage):

Photographs showing the front, rear, and both sides of vehicle prior to repairs attached? YES NO
5. Work Plan (describe your repair procedure and process)

TSSRVWP2007 (2009/01)

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6. Major Components Used To Repair Vehicle

COMPONENT SUPPLIER NAME INVOICE # VIN of DONOR VEHICLE

TSSRVWP2007 (2009/01)

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Guide to Completing the Record of Inspection (ROI)

1. ROI’s must be issued for every vehicle inspected regardless of whether

the vehicle passes or not, and the original copy must be given to the
customer.

2. The order of the components to be inspected on the Record of Inspection

follows the order they appear in the Inspection Manual.

3. The results column has 3 choices:

 P = Pass – Do not use this box to indicate a Pass for a repaired

item.

 F = Fail – For every failed item you MUST include details in the
“NOTES” area provided. Out of spec components must
also be recorded, instead of “loose ball joint” etc. you
must provide OEM specification and actual
measurement.

 NA = Not Applicable – Vehicle is not equipped with the component

listed.

4. When a vehicle is presented for re-inspection, record the items re-

inspected (and results) in the applicable “NOTES” section of the ROI.

5. Structural dimensions must be recorded when completing a ROI for a

Salvage Vehicle Inspection. Print outs may be attached to the ROI if you
prefer not to use the space provided.

6. Certification – The Inspection Technician must indicate whether or not the

vehicle has passed the inspection, and sign the statement to that effect.

7. Customer Acknowledgment – Be sure the customer has read,

understands, and has signed the statement acknowledging their
understanding of the re-inspection requirements.

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The original Record of Inspection must be given to the customer regardless of whether the vehicle passes or not.

Vehicle Information

VIN
Make Model Year Odometer

Customer Information
Last Name First Name Middle Initial

Address Postal Code

Section 1 Pre-Inspection
Component P F NA Component P F NA
1.1a. Request for Inspection (RFI) 1.3c. Vehicle wanders or pulls.
1.1b. Vehicle accurately described on the RFI. 1.3d. Brake system performance.
1.2a. VIN plate condition. 1.3e. Driveability.
1.2b. VIN consistent with RFI. 1.3f. Speedometer operation.
1.3a. CV joint road test result. 1.3g. Odometer (if equipped) operation.
1.3b. Universal joint road test result.
NOTES:

Section 2 Onboard Diagnostic Systems

Component P F NA Component P F NA
2.1a. PCM codes present. 2.4b. SRS lamp fails to illuminate.
2.1b. PCM (MIL, SES, etc) lamp fails to illuminate. 2.4c. SRS lamp remains illuminated.
2.2a. ABS codes present. 2.4d. Airbag(s) present.
2.2b. ABS lamp fails to illuminate. 2.4e. Airbag cover integrity.
2.2c. ABS lamp remains illuminated. 2.5. Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
2.3a. Brake system warning lamp fails to illuminate. 2.6. Powertrain Warning Lamps.
2.3b. Brake system warning lamp remains illuminated. 2.7. Other safety systems.
2.4a. SRS codes present.
NOTES:

Section 3 Interior
Component P F NA Component P F NA
3.1. Doors. 3.11. Instrument panel lamps.
3.2. Rear view mirror. 3.12. HVAC.
3.3. Sun visors. 3.13. Windshield wiper and washer operation.
3.4. Horn. 3.14. Accelerator.
3.5. Seats. 3.15. Service brake pedal.
3.6. Seatbelts. 3.16. Clutch pedal assembly.
3.7. Signal lamp switch and indicator. 3.17. Park brake.
3.8. Hazard lamps. 3.18. Neutral safety switch operation.
3.9. Headlamp switch and High beam indicator. 3.19. Entertainment display lockout.
3.10. Auxiliary lamp indicator(s)
NOTES:

Section 4 Glass
Component P F NA Component P F NA
4.1a. Windshield marked AS-1, AS-10 or AS-14 4.2b. Side window operation.
4.1b. Windshield condition. 4.2c. Side window aftermarket tint.
4.1e. Windshield tinting / decals 4.2d. Side window visibility (general)
4.1f. Windshield visibility (general) 4.3a. Rear window AS-1, AS-2, AS-3, AS-10, or AS-11
4.2a. Side Glass marked AS-1, AS-2, AS-10 or AS-11 4.4a. Other glass
NOTES:

VSSROI2009 P = PASS F = FAIL NA = Not Applicable

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Section 5 Lamps
Component P F NA Component P F NA
5.1. Lamps (general). 5.7. Front side reflectors.
5.2. Daytime running lamps. 5.8. Rear side marker lamps.
5.3. High mount brake lamp. 5.9. Rear side reflectors.
5.4. Headlamps. 5.10. Licence plate lamp.
5.5. Auxiliary lamps. 5.11. Emergency lighting.
5.6. Front side marker lamps
NOTES:

Section 6 Exterior, General

Component P F NA Component P F NA
6.1. Fuel cap. 6.3. Bumpers.
6.2. General body condition. 6.4. Aftermarket equipment installation.
NOTES:

Section 7 Under Hood

Component P F NA Component P F NA
7.1. Hood latch mechanism. 7.7. Clutch master cylinder.
7.2. Hood prop / struts. 7.8. Fuel system.
7.3. Remote starter operation. 7.9. Exhaust manifold(s)
7.4. Battery. 7.10. Oil leaks.
7.5. Accessory Belt Drive System 7.11. Engine and transmission mounts.
7.6. Brake master cylinder.
NOTES:

Section 8 Steering and Suspension

Component P F NA Component P F NA
8.1. Wheel bearings. 8.8. Steering gear.
8.2. Ball joints (front and rear) 8.9. Rack & Pinion
8.3. Tie rod ends (inner and outer) 8.10. Power steering system.
8.4. Pitman arm. 8.11. Control arms.
8.5. Idler arm. 8.12. Struts and shocks.
8.6. Steering stabilizer / damper. 8.13. Springs.
8.7. Steering shaft assembly.
NOTES:

Section 9 Tires and Wheels

Component P F NA Component P F NA
9.1. Tread depth. LF___mm, RF___mm, RR___mm, LR___mm 9.4. Tire serial numbers & dates of manufacture
9.2. Tire condition (general) 9.5. Wheels.
9.3. Tire size. 9.6. Wheel nuts and studs.
NOTES:

Section 10 Brakes
Component P F NA Component P F NA
10.1. Brakes (general). 10.2. Brake lining – LR: mm
10.2. Brake lining – LF: mm 10.8. rotor or drum – LR: mm
10.6. Brake rotor thickness – LF: mm 10.2. Park brake lining – LR: mm
10.2. Brake lining – RF: mm 10.6. Park brake drum diameter – LR: mm
10.6. Brake rotor thickness – RF: mm 10.3. Brake lines and hoses.
10.2. Brake lining – RR: mm 10.4. Brake system wiring.
10.8. Brake rotor or drum – RR: mm 10.5. Brake rotor condition (general)
10.2. Park brake lining – RR: mm 10.7. Brake drum condition (general)
10.6. Park brake drum diameter – RR: mm 10.9. Park brake.
NOTES:

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Section 11 Under Vehicle

Component P F NA Component P F NA
11.1. Bumpers. 11.5. Drive Axles / Propeller Shafts.
11.2. Engine. 11.6. Floor pan.
11.3. Transmission /Transaxle / Transfer Case. 11.7. Fuel system.
11.4. Differential(s) 11.8. Exhaust system.
NOTES:

Section 12 Structural Integrity

Component P F NA Component P F NA
12.1. Documentation 12.5. Frame
12.2. Vehicle Identification Number 12.6. Roof
12.3. Body - General 12.7. Pillars
12.4. Structural Dimensions –***Must Be Recorded*** 12.8. Floor

NOTES:

Certification
The vehicle for which this Record of Inspection is issued has PASSED (Certificate #_________________) FAILED the
inspection and I certify it has been inspected in accordance with the Vehicle Inspection Regulation, Alberta Regulation 211/2006
and the applicable Inspection Manual.
Date of Inspection (mechanical) Technician Number (mechanical) Facility Number (mechanical) Signature

Date of Inspection(structural) Technician Number (structural) Facility Number (structural) Signature

Customer Acknowledgment
I understand if a vehicle inspection identifies defects and repairs are required, once Date (Month/Day/ Year)
repaired, the vehicle and this Record of Inspection (ROI) may be presented to any
Vehicle Inspection Facility within 10 days of the initial inspection and only the failed
items noted on this ROI are required to be re-inspected. If the vehicle is not returned Customer Signature
for re-inspection within 10 days of the initial date of inspection, a new inspection must
be conducted.

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Table of Contents

1. Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 2
2. General requirements for lamps & reflectors ......................................................................... 2
2.1 These lighting and signalling devices are approved.............................................................. 2
2.2 These forward illumination devices (headlamps and auxiliary lamps) are approved ............ 2
3. How to interpret light & reflector function markings............................................................. 3
3.1 European-code (E-code) lens markings ................................................................................ 3
3.2 SAE / DOT lens markings ...................................................................................................... 4
4. General requirements for lamps and reflective devices ....................................................... 4
4.1 Condition and mounting ......................................................................................................... 4
4.2 Light Sources & production of coloured light ......................................................................... 5
5. Inspecting for proper lamps and reflectors ............................................................................ 5
5.1 Headlamps ............................................................................................................................. 5
5.2 Fog or driving lamps, auxiliary low beam lamps .................................................................... 5
5.3 Front parking lamps ............................................................................................................... 5
5.4 Daytime running lamps .......................................................................................................... 5
5.5 Front turn signals ................................................................................................................... 5
5.6 Front reflectors....................................................................................................................... 5
5.7 Front side marker lights and reflectors .................................................................................. 6
5.8 Cornering lamps..................................................................................................................... 6
5.9 Side turn signal repeaters ...................................................................................................... 6
5.10 Rear side marker lights and reflectors ................................................................................. 6
5.11 Rear reflectors ..................................................................................................................... 6
5.12 Tail lamps............................................................................................................................. 6
5.13 Brake lamps, left & right....................................................................................................... 6
5.14 Brake lamp, centre............................................................................................................... 6
5.15 Rear turn signals.................................................................................................................. 6
5.16 Reversing (back-up) lamp.................................................................................................... 6
5.17 Rear licence plate lamp ....................................................................................................... 6
5.18 Rear fog lamp ...................................................................................................................... 6
6. Inspecting for proper lamp operation ..................................................................................... 7
6.1 Parking lamps, front & rear side marker lamps, tail lamps & rear licence plate lamp ........... 7
6.2 Side marker lamps and reflectors .......................................................................................... 7
6.3 Daytime running lamps (DRL)................................................................................................ 7
6.4 Headlamps ............................................................................................................................. 7
6.5 Fog lamps and auxiliary low beam lamps.............................................................................. 8
6.6 Driving lamps ......................................................................................................................... 8
6.7 Front turn signals, rear turn signals, and side turn signal repeaters...................................... 8
6.8 Flashing side marker lights .................................................................................................... 8
6.9 Brake lamps ........................................................................................................................... 8
6.10 Hazard flashers.................................................................................................................... 8
6.11 Reversing/back-up lamp(s) .................................................................................................. 8
6.12 Rear fog lamp(s) .................................................................................................................. 8
6.13 Cornering lamps................................................................................................................... 8
7. Headlamp inspection ................................................................................................................ 9
7.1 Approval markings ................................................................................................................. 9
7.2 Beam pattern test................................................................................................................. 10
7.3 Light colour test.................................................................................................................... 10
7.4 Requirement for proper bulbs .............................................................................................. 11
7.5 Inspecting for proper bulbs .................................................................................................. 11

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1. Definitions
Lamps & reflectors are all parts installed on a vehicle to produce or reflect light. This includes all
lamps, lenses, reflectors, and multifunction combination light clusters.

Lighting & signalling devices are those lamps & reflectors mainly intended to show the
vehicle's position, size, direction of travel, and driver's intentions. For example:

 Brake lamps advertise the driver's intention to slow or stop.

 Parking lamps, side markers, daytime running lamps, and tail lamps advertise the
vehicle's presence, position, size, and direction of travel.

Forward illumination devices are those lamps on the front of the vehicle mainly intended to light
the driver's way after dark and in bad weather. For example:

 Headlamps illuminate the roadway for the driver to see safely at night.
 Fog lamps provide specially-focused light for the driver to see the lane markings and
road edges during very poor visibility.

Bulb means a removable & replaceable light source used in a lamp. Single or clustered LED’s do
not count as bulbs.

Function markings are letters, numbers, and symbols on or near the lens of a lamp or reflector,
or stamped on a bulb. These markings are information about the legality, function(s) and
operational of the device.

2. General requirements for lamps & reflectors

2.1 These lighting and signalling devices are approved:

 Devices marked "SAE" or "DOT".

 Devices bearing a European-code E-mark such as (E2) or Devices not marked, but
originally installed on vehicles intended for sale & use in Canada or the US.

2.2 These forward illumination devices (headlamps and auxiliary lamps) are approved:

 All devices marked "SAE" or "DOT", except that headlamps marked only "SAE M" may
be used only on motorcycles, not on cars, trucks, SUVs or vans.
 All high beam headlamps, fog and driving lamps bearing a European-code E-mark such
as (E2) or [e2]. The actual number after the E or e is not important.
 Low beam and combination high/low beam headlamps designed or adjusted for use in
traffic flowing along the right side of the road (see section for detailed information) and
bearing a European-code E-mark such as (E2) or [e2]. The actual number after the E or e
is not important.
 Original-equipment fog and driving lamps on vehicles privately imported from Japan or
other markets, as long as they are hooked up and working according to the requirements
below.

Japanese-specification low beam or combination high/low beam headlamps are not

approved.

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3. How to interpret light & reflector function markings

3.1 European-code (E-code) lens markings

European-code function marks describe the signalling and lighting functions produced by
each device. These function marks may be grouped all together on one part of a lamp, or they
may be located individually on the lens of each compartment of a multifunction combination lamp.

Except near low beam headlamp function markings, an arrow above or below a function mark
indicates which side of the vehicle the function is for. If there is no arrow, the marked function is
OK for use on either side of the vehicle.

Near low beam headlamp function markings, an arrow indicates whether the headlamp
produces a beam for use on the left or the right side of the road, or can be adjusted to produce
either type of beam. Beams for use on the right side of the road are required in Canada. See the
Headlamp inspection section of this document for a detailed explanation of arrows near low
beam function markings.

E-code Function Markings

E-code lighting & signalling function markings E-code forward illumination function markings
A - Parking lamp B - Front Fog lamp
AR - Reversing (backup) Lamp C - Low beam headlamp with tungsten bulb
F or B - Rear Fog Lamp R - High beam headlamp or driving lamp with
tungsten bulb
IA - Reflector CR or C/R - Low/high beam headlamp with
tungsten bulb
R - Tail Lamp HC - Low beam headlamp with halogen bulb
S1 - Brake lamp HR - High beam headlamp or driving lamp with
halogen bulb
S3 - Centre High Mount Stop Lamp (3rd brake HCR or HC/R - Low/high beam headlamp with
light) halogen bulb
1, 1a, or 1b - Front Turn Signal DC - Low beam headlamp with HID Xenon bulb
2a - Rear Turn Signal DR - High beam headlamp or driving lamp with
HID Xenon bulb
5 - Side Turn Signal Repeater DCR or DC/R - Low/high beam headlamp with
HID Xenon bulb
SM1 or SM2 - Side marker lamp PL - Plastic lens (may occur with any of other
forward illumination markings)
RL - Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)  Low beam light pattern is for use in traffic
flowing on right side of road
Function or device for right side of vehicle  Low beam light pattern is for use in traffic
flowing on left side of road
Function or device for left side of vehicle  Low beam light pattern can be adjusted
for use in traffic flowing on either side of road

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3.2 SAE / DOT lens markings

Lighting devices originally built for use in North America sometimes bear marks indicating the
functions built into each device. These functional marks may be located individually on the lens of
each compartment of a multifunction combination lamp, or the marks may all be grouped together
on one part of the lamp. In either case, they are placed after the letters "SAE".

SAE/DOT Function Markings

SAE/DOT lighting & signalling function markings SAE/DOT Forward illumination function markings
A or A2 - Reflector F - Front fog lamp
E2 - Side turn signal repeater F2 - Rear fog lamp
I, I2, I3, I4, I5, I6 or I7 - Front Turn signal H - Sealed beam headlamp
P - Parking lamp HG -Xenon HID headlamp
P2 - Side marker lamp HR - Halogen replaceable-bulb headlamp
R - Reversing (backup) lamp M - Motorcycle headlamp
S - Brake lamp N - Moped headlamp
T - Tail lamp Y - Driving lamp
U3 - Centre high-mounted brake lamp (CHMSL) Z - Auxiliary low beam lamp
Y2 - Daytime Running Lamp

4. General requirements for lamps and reflective devices

4.1 Condition and mounting

Lamps and reflectors must not be cracked, faded, or broken. Repairs with coloured tape or other
temporary materials are not acceptable. Lenses that are visibly clouded, fogged, or yellowed with
age are not acceptable and must be polished or replaced before re-inspection. Lamp reflectors
must be bright and shiny; reject lamps with corroded, darkened or peeling reflectors. Devices
must not contain water, though slight condensation mist is permitted in headlamps if it dries up
completely within 5 minutes of turning on the lamps. All lamps and reflectors must be securely
and properly mounted to the vehicle with all weather seals intact, incorrect orientation—right side
up. Forward illumination devices (headlamps, auxiliary headlamps, fog and driving lamps) must
be mounted such that the correct aim settings can be attained and maintained despite vibrations
and jolts encountered in normal vehicle service. Lamps may not have any paint, coating, or cover
applied that darkens the original lens colour or reduces the amount of light emitted. Headlamp
"beam deflectors" covering part of the headlamp lens are not allowed. Auxiliary fog and
driving lamps may have covers installed when they are not in use. Lighting devices originally
manufactured with dark or specially-coloured lenses are permitted as long as the device emits
light of the correct colour and intensity.

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4.2 Light Sources & production of coloured light

All lamps and reflective devices must be equipped with bulbs of the proper type, colour and
power. It is not permitted to install one or more LED’s into a socket or lamp intended to use
filament bulbs. If a lamp is seen to emit only a small point of light near the centre of the lens,
without most of the lens lighting up, check for unlawful installation of LED’s in place of filament
bulbs. Any brake or turn signal lamp equipped with the following European-code bulbs must have
brighter bulbs installed for use in Canada:

- P21W or 7506 to be replaced by P3497

- P21/5W or 7528 to be replaced by P3496

All other European-code bulbs are acceptable.

Amber or yellow light may be produced by coloured bulbs with colourless lenses, by colourless
bulbs with coloured lenses, or by factory-installed amber or yellow LED’s.

Red light may be produced by colourless bulbs with red lenses or by factory-installed red LED’s.
Red light may not be produced by red bulbs with colourless lenses unless the bulbs are
permanently installed in a sealed lamp unit or, in the case of replaceable bulbs, are marked with
an E-code mark such as (E1)—the actual number after the E is not important—and one of the
following type codes:

PR19W PSR19W
PR21W PSR24W
PR21/4W RR5W
PR21/5W RR10W
PR24W TR4W
PR27W WR5W
PR27/7W WR21/5W

5. Inspecting for proper lamps and reflectors

There are specific requirements for the presence, mounting, function, and colour of each kind of
lamp or reflector. Most lamps and reflective devices are installed in pairs. There may be one or
more of each type of lamp on each side of the vehicle. When they are paired, all the lamps or
reflectors in any pair must be the same type, mounted symmetrically, working correctly, and must
emit and/or reflect the same colour and intensity of light. Fog lamps, driving and auxiliary low
beam lamps, the reversing (back-up) lamp, the centre high-mount (3rd) brake lamp, and the rear
fog lamp are sometimes paired, and sometimes installed singly. Either arrangement is acceptable
for these devices. All forward illumination devices must emit white or yellow light.

5.1 Headlamps: Two low beam required; two or four high beam required.

5.2 Fog or driving lamps, auxiliary low beam lamps: One or two of each type permitted. The
top lighted edge of any fog lamp may not be higher than the top lighted edge of any low-
beam headlamp.

5.3 Front parking lamps: Two required. White, yellow, or amber.

5.4 Daytime running lamps: Two required on 1990 and newer vehicles. White, yellow, or amber.

5.5 Front turn signals: Two required amber.

5.6 Front reflectors: Permitted but not required, white.

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5.7 Front side marker lights and reflectors: One left and one right required on 1970 and newer
vehicles, amber, located at or near the front edge of the side of the vehicle. On some
vehicles, the parking lamp wraps around to the side of the vehicle and also performs the front
side marker lamp and/or reflector functions.

5.8 Cornering lamps: Permitted but not required. If present, one left and one right at the front
and/or rear of the vehicle, emitting white, yellow, or amber light to the side of the vehicle.

5.9 Side turn signal repeaters: Permitted but not required. If present, one left and one right,
flashing amber.

5.10 Rear side marker lights and reflectors: One left and one right required on 1970 and newer
vehicles, red, located at or near the rear edge of the side of the vehicle. On some vehicles,
the tail lamp wraps around to the side of the vehicle and also performs the rear side marker
function.

5.11 Rear reflectors: Two required, or one extending the full width of the rear of the vehicle, red.

5.12 Tail lamps: Two required, or one extending the full width of the rear of the vehicle, red.

5.13 Brake lamps, left & right: One left & one right required, red.

5.14 Brake lamp, centre: One required on 1990 and newer cars, 1994 and newer trucks, SUVs
& vans, red.

5.15 Rear turn signals: Two, flashing amber or red.

5.16 Reversing (back-up) lamp: One required, two permitted, white.

5.17 Rear licence plate lamp: One or two required, illuminating the whole surface of the rear
licence plate without shining white light directly to the rear of the vehicle.

5.18 Rear fog lamp: One mounted between centre and left edge of vehicle or one left and one
right, permitted but not required, red.

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6. Inspecting for proper lamp operation
6.1 Parking lamps, front & rear side marker lamps, tail lamps & rear licence plate lamp:

 Must all illuminate steadily when the vehicle's parking lamps are switched on.
 All of these lamps must remain steadily lit when the vehicle's headlamps are switched on.
Exception: Parking lamps can switch off when headlamps are illuminated on pre-1970
vehicles.

6.2 Side marker lamps and reflectors must produce and reflect light 30 degrees forward and
rearward.

How to inspect them:

1. Turn the vehicle's parking lamps on.

2. Obtain a flashlight or droplight and stand directly beside and 2m (7 ft) away from the side
marker.

3. Walk 1.2m (4 ft.) forward of the side marker. Observe the light it is producing. Hold the
flashlight or droplight at your eye level, and shine it at the side marker. Observe the reflected
light.

4. Walk 1.2m (4 ft.) rearward of the side marker. Observe the light it is producing. Hold the
flashlight or droplight at your eye level, and shine it at the side marker. Observe the reflected
light:

 The light produced by the side marker lamp and the light reflected by the side marker
reflector must be clearly visible at both the forward and rearward inspection positions.
Imported vehicles not originally intended for use in Canada may have parking and/or tail
lamps that wrap around to the side of the vehicle, but do not produce or reflect light
widely enough to pass this test. In that case, additional separate side marker lamps
and/or reflectors must be installed on the vehicle to meet the performance requirement.

Imported vehicles not originally intended for use in Canada may have parking and/or tail lamps
that wrap around to the side of the vehicle, but do not produce or reflect light widely enough to
pass this test. In that case, additional separate side marker lamps and/or reflectors must be
installed on the vehicle to meet the performance

6.3 Daytime running lamps (DRL)

 Must come on when the vehicle's engine is running, parking brake is released,
headlamps are switched off, transmission is in a driving gear, and the vehicle has
travelled no more than 5 feet forward.
 DRL must switch off or dim down to parking lamp intensity when the vehicle's headlamps
are switched on.
 DRL system must be configured in a way that the vehicle operator cannot readily disable
DRL operation.

6.4 Headlamps:

 Must illuminate steadily when the vehicle's headlamp switch is turned on.
 All high beam headlamps must turn on and off at the same time when the vehicle's beam
selector switch is operated.
 A high beam indicator must illuminate on the vehicle's instrument panel whenever the
high beam headlamps are lit.
 In a 4-lamp system (2 lamps on each side of the vehicle), the low beams may optionally
remain lit with high beams.
 In a 2-lamp system (1 lamp on each side of the vehicle, with high and low beam
produced by a single bulb), low beam must extinguish when high beam is lit.

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6.5 Fog lamps and auxiliary low beam lamps can be operable with parking lamps, or with
parking lamps and headlamps, and must turn off when the vehicle's headlamps are switched
off.

6.6 Driving lamps can be operable only with high beam headlamps, and must turn off at the
same time as the high beam headlamps when low beam is selected or the vehicle's
headlamps are switched off.

6.7 Front turn signals, rear turn signals, and side turn signal repeaters must all flash
together at between one and two flashes per second. Left and right turn signals must flash at
the same rate.

6.8 Flashing side marker lights: When the vehicle's parking lamps are switched off, the front
side markers can optionally flash together with the vehicle's turn signals. When the vehicle's
parking lamps are switched on, the front side markers can optionally flash opposite the rest of
the vehicle's turn signals.

6.9 Brake lamps must all illuminate at the same time, immediately when the vehicle's brake
pedal is depressed, and must emit light significantly brighter than the tail lamps. Left and right
brake lamps may only flash if they also serve as the vehicle's rear turn signals, in which case
they can only flash when operating as a turn signal (centre brake lamps must never flash).

6.10 Hazard flashers must all flash together at between one and two flashes per second. All
front, side, and rear lights activated when the hazard flasher switch is turned on must flash
at the same rate.

6.11 Reversing/back-up lamp(s) must illuminate steadily when the transmission is shifted into
reverse gear and the engine is running.

6.12 Rear fog lamp(s) must be operable with just parking lamps, or with parking lamps plus
headlamps. They must have their own switch or their own activation mode of a combination
lighting control switch. Front and rear fog lamps must not be activated by a single throw of a
single switch; these two functions must be individually controlled.

6.13 Cornering lamps should illuminate when the transmission is in reverse, and/or when the
turn signal is operating on the same side. The cornering lamp(s) can remain illuminated for
up to 10 seconds after the turn signal is cancelled. Front cornering lamps when not in use
can turn off or dim down to parking lamp intensity. Rear cornering lamps must turn off when
not in use.

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7. Headlamp inspection
This section will help you determine whether a set of headlamps meets these requirements. It will
not help you determine whether the approval markings are fraudulent.

In order to comply with Canadian regulations, headlamps must pass five tests:

1. They must have the right approval markings,

2. They must produce an acceptable beam pattern,
3. They must be equipped with proper bulbs,
4. They must produce light of the proper colour, and
5. They must be aimed correctly.

7.1 Approval markings

There are two kinds of approval markings that can be found on headlamps:

 U.S. Department of Transportation marking - DOT.

 European-code markings are an E and a number inside a circle (figure1).

figure1

Find the approval markings on the lens of the headlamp. They will fall into one of the following
categories:

 There are no DOT or E-code markings. This is most commonly found on Japanese
market headlamps. If the lamps pass the Beam Pattern Test described below, contact
The Department for an individual determination.

 There are only DOT markings. The markings are compliant, proceed to the beam pattern
test.

 There are only E-code markings, or there are both DOT and E-code markings. The low
beam function marking near the E-code marks will be one or more of the following:

C, CR, C/R, HC, HCR, HC/R, DC, DCR, DC/R, HCHR, or DCHR

There might be other numbers and letters with the markings, and there may be other function
markings nearby, but they are not relevant to this process - only the ones listed above.

Look under and over the Beam Function Markings for arrows. You will find one of the following
situations:

 Only double-headed arrows or no arrows, or a mix of the two. The markings are
compliant, proceed to the beam pattern test.

 A mixture of right-pointing arrows and double-headed arrows, or a mixture of right-

pointing arrows and no arrows. The markings are compliant, proceed to the beam pattern
test.

 Only right-pointing arrows. The headlamps are not compliant.

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7.2 Beam pattern test

Shine the low-beam headlamps on a vertical surface 3-5m (10-15ft) away. Each low beam lamp
must direct most of its light toward the right (figure 2).

If a lamp failing this test has a double-headed arrow  near its beam function mark, it is
equipped with a device that permits the beam to be flipped so that it directs most of its light
toward the right. This may be a lever or knob accessible by removing the headlamp's bulb access
cover, or it may be a bulb holder that can be rotated once the bulb has been removed. The
correct position for the device is usually indicated by one of the following markings:
 RHT
 RV
 TD

If the headlamp lens markings are not conclusive switch the headlamps from low to high beam
repeatedly and observe the light pattern on the vertical surface 3-5m (10-15ft) away. If the beam
appears to "jump" significantly upward and to the right when the high beams are switched on,
the headlamps are not compliant. If this test is inconclusive, contact The Department with the
make, model, and year of the vehicle and a clear photograph of the headlamp lens (lamp not lit)
for an individual determination.

7.3 Light colour test

Only those DOT headlamps marked "SAE HG" are permitted to have a somewhat blue or
purple appearance when lit, and the light they emit must be substantially white. When shone on a
white surface, the light from these lamps must not appear significantly blue, purple, or pink in the
main part of the beam. There may be a thin band of colour at the top of the beam.

DOT headlamps marked "SAE HR", fog lamps marked "SAE F" must show no significant
blue, purple, or pink tint visible in the appearance of the headlamp or in the light shone on a white
surface.

Driving lamps marked "SAE Y" and auxiliary low beam lamps marked "SAE Z" must show
no significant blue, purple, or pink tint either in the appearance of the lamp or in the light shone on
a white surface, unless they are specifically designed to accept HID bulbs type D1S, D1R, D2S,
D2R, D3S, D3R, D4S or D4R. Lamps using these D-type bulbs are permitted to have a
somewhat blue or
purple appearance when lit, but the light they emit must be substantially white. When shone on a
white surface, the light from these lamps must not appear significantly blue, purple, or pink.

European-code headlamps & auxiliary lamps with function code B, C, CR, C/R, HC, HCR,
HC/R, HCHR, or HR must show no significant blue, purple, or pink tint visible in the appearance
of the headlamp or in the light shone on a white surface.

Lamps with function code DC, DCR, DC/R, DCHR, or DR are permitted to have a somewhat blue
or purple appearance when lit, and the light they emit must be substantially white. When shone
on a white surface, the light from these lamps must not appear significantly blue, purple, or pink.
There may be a thin band of
colour at the top of the beam.

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7.4 Requirement for proper bulbs

Only DOT headlamps marked "SAE HG" and European-code headlamps with function codes DC,
DCR, DC/R, DCHR, or DR may legally be equipped with Xenon HID bulbs. The bulbs must be of
type #9500, D1S, D1R, D2S, D2R, D3S, D3R, D4S or D4R. The bulb type and a DOT or (E) code
must be permanently marked on the bulb by the manufacturer.

DOT headlamps marked "SAE HR" or with no SAE marking, European-code headlamps with
function markings C, CR, C/R, HC, HCR, HC/R, HCHR or HR, Fog lamps, and most driving
lamps must be equipped only with filament bulbs of the correct type each lamp was designed to
accommodate. The bulb type and a DOT or E-code must be permanently marked on the bulb
base by the manufacturer. It is not permitted to retrofit Xenon HID bulbs into headlamps
originally designed to use filament bulbs, nor to use filament bulbs of improper power rating or
with heavily coloured glass.

7.5 Inspecting for proper bulbs:

If a lamp designed to take filament bulbs is seen to emit significantly blue, purple, pink, or
multicoloured light, or if a lamp has a significantly blue, purple, or pink appearance when switched
off and closely examined from straight ahead of the lens, it probably has been illegally retrofitted
with Xenon HID bulbs or with filament bulbs having excessively coloured glass. If improper bulbs
are suspected, first inspect the headlamp wiring. Filament bulbs are connected directly to the
vehicle's wiring. Xenon HID bulbs are connected to a "ballast" (electronic control box), which is in
turn connected to the vehicle's wiring. Remove and inspect the bulb by holding it up to a well-lit
white surface. If there is no filament, but rather a gap between two small electrodes, it is a Xenon
HID bulb (figure 3 & 4). If the bulb's glass appears substantially coloured blue, purple, pink, green,
or another colour when held up to a well-lit white surface, then the bulb glass is improperly
coloured. Exception: yellow bulbs are permitted in forward illumination devices producing yellow
light.

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ALBERTA REGULATION 211/2006

Traffic Safety Act

VEHICLE INSPECTION REGULATION

Table of Contents
1 Interpretation

Part 1
Declaration and Sale of Vehicles

Division 1
Declaration
2 Declaration by insurance company
3 Declaration by self-insured
4 Declaration by the Registrar
5 Salvage motor vehicle from outside Alberta
6 Non-repairable vehicle
7 Notice to the Registrar
8 Assignment of vehicle status
9 Return of certificate of registration
10 End of salvage motor vehicle or unsafe vehicle status
11 Reinstatement of salvage motor vehicle
or unsafe vehicle status
12 Notification regarding non-repairable vehicle

Division 2
Sale of Salvage, Out of Province,
Used Motor Vehicles
13 Sale of salvage motor vehicle
14 Sale of out of province motor vehicle
15 Sale of used motor vehicle
16 Expiry of mechanical fitness assessment
17 Application
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Part 2
Vehicle Inspection

Division 1
Requirements for Vehicle
Inspection Certificates
18 Registration of salvage or out of province
motor vehicle or unsafe vehicle
19 Operation of commercial vehicle
20 Other vehicles
21 Production of certificate on request

Division 2
Vehicle Inspection Requirements
22 Adoption of manuals
23 Compliance with vehicle inspection manuals
24 Prohibition
25 Supplying certificates
26 Unissued certificate
27 Issuing a certificate
28 Completing a certificate
29 Issuing record of inspection
30 Expiry of certificate
31 Re-inspection
32 Direction to be inspected
33 Revocation of salvage or out of province motor
vehicle inspection certificate
34 Revocation of commercial vehicle
inspection certificate
35 Revocation of a certificate
36 Recognition of other certificates
37 Recognition of other certificates for
commercial vehicles

Part 3
Licences

Division 1
Background Check
38 Background check

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Division 2
Vehicle Inspection Facilities
39 Facility licences
40 Application
41 Renewal, addition or deletion
42 Expiry
43 Facility requirements
44 Posted licence
45 Posted shop rate

Division 3
Vehicle Inspection Technicians
46 Technician licences
47 Application
48 Background check
49 Renewal, addition and deletion
50 Expiry
51 Training and examination
52 Production of licence

Division 4
Facility and Technician Application Fees
53 Fees
54 Exemption from fee

Part 4
Administration and Enforcement

Division 1
Licence Suspension and Cancellation
55 Automatic suspension and reinstatement
56 Criminal offences
57 Investigation of facility or technician
58 Audit
59 Submission of information
60 Cooperation with directions
61 Suspension, cancellation or prohibition
62 Show cause
63 Notice to licence holder
64 Return of documents
65 Removal of suspension, cancellation or prohibition

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Division 2
Vehicle Safety Investigator Directive
66 Issuance of directive by investigator
67 Compliance with directive
68 Disposition of a directive

Division 3
Administrative Penalties
69 Contents of notice
70 Determination of penalty amount
71 Limitation period

Part 5
Licensee and Technician Profiles
72 Definitions
73 Establishing and maintaining profiles
74 Contents of profiles

Part 6
General
75 Terms and conditions
76 Registrar’s exemption
77 Continuing competency
78 Crown property
79 Accuracy of records
80 Examination of records
81 Records and information
82 Vehicle safety investigator
83 Missing certificate
84 Missing licence
85 Non-transferability
86 Offences

Part 7
Transitional Provisions, Consequential
Amendments, Repeals, Expiry
and Coming into Force
87 Transitional provisions

Consequential Amendments
88 Commercial Vehicle Certificate and
Insurance Regulation

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89 Operator Licensing and Vehicle

Control Regulation
90 Procedures Regulation

Repeals, Expiry and Coming into Force

91 Repeals
92 Expiry
93 Coming into force

Schedule

Interpretation
1(1) In this Regulation,

(a) “Act” means the Traffic Safety Act;

(b) “bus” means a bus as defined in section 130(1)(a) of the

Act;

(c) “carrier” means a carrier as defined in section 130(1)(b) of

the Act;

(d) “certificate” means a vehicle inspection certificate issued

under section 27 and includes a commercial vehicle
inspection certificate, an out of province motor vehicle
inspection certificate or a salvage motor vehicle
inspection certificate, as applicable;

(e) “commercial vehicle” means

(i) a commercial vehicle as defined in the Act, or a

combination of commercial vehicles, that is
registered for a gross weight of 11 794 kilograms or
more and that is not a bus,

(ii) a converter dolly, or

(iii) a bus;

(f) “converter dolly” means a trailer converter dolly as

defined in the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations,
CRC c.1038;

(g) “date of inspection” means the date an inspection

certificate is issued;

(h) “decal” means a vehicle inspection decal referred to in

section 27;

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(i) “facility” means a vehicle inspection facility that is

licensed under this Regulation;

(j) “facility licence” means a vehicle inspection facility

licence issued by the Registrar under this Regulation;

(k) “Facility Operating Manual” means a Vehicle Inspection

Facility Operating Manual adopted under section 22,
respecting the operation of a vehicle inspection facility for
the type of vehicle being inspected;

(l) “handi-bus” means a bus that meets the Canadian

Standards Association Standard D409 applicable at the
time it was manufactured and that is used primarily for the
purpose of providing transportation for persons with
physical disabilities;

(m) “investigator” means a vehicle safety investigator

authorized by the Registrar to carry out investigations,
audits and reviews of licensees, technicians and facilities;

(n) “licensee” means the holder of a facility licence and

includes an agent, manager or employee of the holder of
the licence;

(o) “out of province motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle

that is not registered under the Act and was last registered
in a jurisdiction other than Alberta;

(p) “record of inspection” means a record issued by a vehicle

inspection technician in accordance with the requirements
set out in the Facility Operating Manual and the
applicable Vehicle Inspection Manual;

(q) “subsisting”, when used in relation to a certificate or

licence under this Regulation, means that, at the relevant
time, the certificate or licence is current and has not
expired nor been revoked, suspended or cancelled;

(r) “technician” means a vehicle inspection technician who

holds a vehicle inspection technician licence issued under
this Regulation;

(s) “technician licence” means a vehicle inspection technician

licence issued by the Registrar under this Regulation;

(t) “trade certificate” means a trade certificate as defined in

the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act;

(u) “transit bus” means a bus that is operated

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(i) under the management of an urban area when the bus

is operated within the boundaries of that urban area
or between that urban area and an abutting urban
area, and

(ii) at regular intervals, in accordance with a set time

schedule or over a specified route,

but does not include a handi-bus;

(v) “unsafe vehicle” means a vehicle that has been assigned

status as an unsafe vehicle by the Registrar under section
8;

(w) “Vehicle Inspection Manual” means a Vehicle Inspection

Program Manual of Inspection Methods and Standards
adopted under section 22.

(2) For the purposes of the Act and this Regulation,

“non-repairable vehicle” means a salvage motor vehicle that is a
non-repairable vehicle as set out in Part 1.

(3) For the purposes of the Act and this Regulation, “salvage
motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle that is a salvage motor
vehicle as set out in Part 1.

(4) This Regulation does not apply to an off-highway vehicle.

(5) Sections 19 and 21 of this Regulation do not apply to the

following:

(a) a commercial vehicle that is being used primarily to

transport an agricultural product where the driver of the
vehicle

(i) is a bona fide farmer who owns or produced that

agricultural product, or

(ii) is an employee of that farmer;

(b) a 2- or 3-axle vehicle that is used for the transport of

primary products on a forest, lake or river, where the
driver or driver’s employer is the producer of those
primary products;

(c) a transit bus.

AR 211/2006 s1;49/2010

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Part 1
Declaration and Sale of Vehicles

Division 1
Declaration
Declaration by insurance company
2(1) A motor vehicle is a salvage motor vehicle if

(a) it is damaged and an insurance company under a contract

of insurance does any of the following:

(i) replaces the motor vehicle;

(ii) pays an amount determined under a contract of

insurance for the damaged motor vehicle and
acquires ownership of it;

(iii) pays an amount determined under a contract of

insurance for the market value of the motor vehicle
before it was damaged, less its value before any
repairs are made to it, and does not acquire
ownership of it,

(b) after being stolen,

(i) it is recovered and is found to have been damaged

while it was stolen, and

(ii) an insurance company under a contract of insurance

replaces the motor vehicle or pays an amount
determined under the contract of insurance for the
motor vehicle and acquires ownership of it,

or

(c) an insurance company would have been required to do

one of the things set out in clause (a) or (b)(ii) but did not
do so because the insured person breached the contract of
insurance or did not accept the payment determined under
the contract of insurance for the market value of the motor
vehicle.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a motor vehicle if the sole
damage to the motor vehicle is hail damage to the outer body sheet
metal.

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Declaration by self-insured
3(1) If a financial responsibility card has been issued to a person
under section 825 of the Insurance Act and

(a) the person is liable for damage to a motor vehicle that is

not owned or operated by the person, the motor vehicle is
a salvage motor vehicle if the person

(i) replaces the motor vehicle,

(ii) pays an amount for the motor vehicle and acquires

ownership of it, or

(iii) pays an amount for the damage that takes into

account the market value of the motor vehicle before
it was damaged, less its value before any repairs are
made to it, and does not acquire ownership of it,

or

(b) damage occurs to a motor vehicle that is owned or

operated by the person, the motor vehicle is a salvage
motor vehicle if the person

(i) is of the opinion that the cost of repairing the motor

vehicle is more than the value of the motor vehicle
before it was damaged, and

(ii) sells or disposes of the motor vehicle instead of

repairing it.

(2) Subsection (1)(b) does not apply to a motor vehicle

(a) if the sole damage to the motor vehicle is hail damage to

the outer body sheet metal, or

(b) the motor vehicle was stolen but was not recovered.

Declaration by the Registrar

4 A motor vehicle is a salvage motor vehicle if it is assigned
salvage motor vehicle status by the Registrar under section 8.

Salvage motor vehicle from outside Alberta

5 If a jurisdiction outside Alberta designates a motor vehicle as a
salvage motor vehicle or assigns it a substantially similar status and
the motor vehicle is brought into Alberta, the motor vehicle is
deemed to be a salvage motor vehicle for the purposes of this
Regulation.

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Non-repairable vehicle
6 A salvage motor vehicle is a non-repairable vehicle if it has no
resale value except as a source of parts or scrap metal, including,
without limitation, a salvage motor vehicle that

(a) has been recovered after being stolen but with

substantially all the body panels or interior components
missing,

(b) has been submerged in water that reached the bottom of

the vehicle’s dash panel,

(c) has been burned or damaged by heat in 2 or more

compartments or burned or damaged by heat to the extent
that high-strength steel components are affected,

(d) has, in the case of a full frame motor vehicle, extensive

damage requiring replacement of both cab and frame, or

(e) has, in the case of a unibody motor vehicle,

(i) collision or other damages to the passenger

compartment floor, cowl or A-pillar,

(ii) collision or other damages to the rocker panel and

B-pillar extending into the floor, or

(iii) an opening made anywhere in the unibody as part of

a rescue or recovery operation.

Notice to the Registrar

7(1) The following shall notify the Registrar or a person appointed
by the Registrar that a motor vehicle is a salvage motor vehicle not
more than 6 days after it becomes a salvage motor vehicle:

(a) an insurance company referred to in section 2;

(b) a person who does one of the things referred to in section

3(1).

(2) Notification under subsection (1) must include the following:

(a) if the person is an insurance company,

(i) the company’s name and address and the name,

address and telephone number of the company’s
contact person, and

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(ii) the number of the insurance policy, the number of

the claim and the date the claim was paid or, if the
claim was not paid, the reason for not paying it;

(b) if the person is not an insurance company, the person’s

name, address and telephone number;

(c) the name, address and telephone number of the owner of

the motor vehicle;

(d) the following information about the motor vehicle:

(i) its make, model and year of manufacture;

(ii) the manufacturer’s serial number;

(iii) the type of motor vehicle;

(iv) the licence plate number of the motor vehicle and the
jurisdiction in which it was issued;

(v) the odometer reading;

(e) the cause of damage to the motor vehicle;

(f) a brief description of the damage to the motor vehicle;

(g) whether as a result of the damage the motor vehicle is a

non-repairable vehicle;

(h) any other information that may be required by the

Registrar.

(3) The Registrar may direct the insurance company referred to in

subsection (1)(a) or the person referred to in subsection (1)(b) to
reimburse the Registrar or the person appointed by the Registrar for
the costs of administering this section and section 8.

Assignment of vehicle status

8 If the Registrar is of the opinion that the operation of a vehicle
may pose a safety hazard to persons or other vehicles on the
highway by reason of structural or other defects, the Registrar may
assign the vehicle status in one of the following categories:

(a) salvage motor vehicle;

(b) non-repairable motor vehicle;

(c) unsafe vehicle, whether or not the vehicle is subject to a

direction under section 66 of the Act;

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(d) another category determined by the Registrar to be

appropriate.

Return of certificate of registration

9 If a motor vehicle becomes a salvage motor vehicle, the person
in possession of the motor vehicle’s certificate of registration shall
return the certificate to the Registrar not more than 14 days after
the motor vehicle becomes a salvage motor vehicle.

End of salvage motor vehicle or unsafe vehicle status

10(1) A motor vehicle is no longer a salvage motor vehicle when a
subsisting salvage motor vehicle inspection certificate for the
motor vehicle is filed with the Registrar.

(2) A vehicle is no longer an unsafe vehicle when

(a) a subsisting salvage motor vehicle inspection certificate

for the vehicle is filed with the Registrar, or

(b) when the Registrar for any other reason has determined
that the vehicle is no longer an unsafe vehicle and has
changed its status to another category under section 8 or
33(7).

Reinstatement of salvage motor vehicle

or unsafe vehicle status
11(1) Subject to subsection (2), if a salvage motor vehicle
inspection certificate is filed with the Registrar for a motor vehicle
and the certificate is later revoked under this Regulation, the motor
vehicle becomes a salvage motor vehicle again, unless it has been
assigned to another category by the Registrar under section 8 or
33(7).

(2) If a salvage motor vehicle inspection certificate is filed with

the Registrar for a vehicle that was previously assigned unsafe
vehicle status by the Registrar and the certificate is later revoked
under this Regulation, the vehicle becomes an unsafe vehicle again,
unless it has been assigned to another category by the Registrar
under section 8 or 33(7).

Notification regarding non-repairable vehicle

12(1) A person who purchases a salvage motor vehicle for scrap
or parts or who destroys or dismantles a salvage motor vehicle for
scrap or parts shall notify the Registrar that the motor vehicle is a
non-repairable vehicle not more than 6 days after it becomes a
non-repairable vehicle.

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(2) A salvage motor vehicle under subsection (1) becomes a

non-repairable vehicle on the date of purchase, if the vehicle was
purchased for scrap or parts, or at the time when the person
commences to destroy or dismantle the vehicle.

Division 2
Sale of Salvage, Out of Province,
Used Motor Vehicles
Sale of salvage motor vehicle
13 A person shall not sell a motor vehicle that is a salvage motor
vehicle unless, before the sale,

(a) the person provides the buyer with a subsisting salvage

motor vehicle inspection certificate for the motor vehicle,
or

(b) the person provides the buyer with a written statement

advising that the vehicle is a salvage motor vehicle for
which there is no subsisting salvage motor vehicle
inspection certificate.

Sale of out of province motor vehicle

14 A person shall not sell a motor vehicle that is an out of
province motor vehicle unless, before the sale,

(a) the person provides the buyer with a subsisting out of

province motor vehicle inspection certificate for the motor
vehicle, or

(b) the person provides the buyer with a written statement

advising that the motor vehicle is an out of province
motor vehicle for which there is no subsisting out of
province motor vehicle inspection certificate.

Sale of used motor vehicle

15(1) Subject to subsection (2), a dealer in used motor vehicles
shall, before entering into a contract to sell a motor vehicle, give to
the buyer a used motor vehicle mechanical fitness assessment that
contains the following:

(a) a statement identifying the type of motor vehicle as a

truck, motorcycle, bus, van, light truck, automobile or
other type of motor vehicle;

(b) a statement showing the make, model, year, vehicle

identification number, odometer reading in kilometres or

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miles, licence plate number and province of registration of

the vehicle;

(c) the name and address of the dealer selling the vehicle and
the name of the technician who issued the mechanical
fitness assessment;

(d) a statement that the mechanical fitness assessment expires

120 days after the date on which it was issued;

(e) a statement certifying that at the time of sale the motor

vehicle

(i) complies with the Vehicle Equipment Regulation

(AR 122/2009), or

(ii) does not comply with the Vehicle Equipment

Regulation (AR 122/2009) and containing a
description of the items of equipment that are
missing or do not comply with the Vehicle
Equipment Regulation (AR 122/2009);

(f) the signature of the technician who conducted the

mechanical fitness assessment;

(g) the date the mechanical fitness assessment was issued.

(1.1) Despite section 1(1)(r), for the purposes of subsection (1),

“technician” means a person who,

(a) in the case of a mechanical fitness assessment of

passenger vehicles and light trucks, holds a subsisting
trade certificate in the designated trade of automotive
service technician under the Apprenticeship and Industry
Training Act, or

(b) in the case of a mechanical fitness assessment of heavy

vehicles and equipment, holds a subsisting trade
certificate in the heavy equipment technician branch or
the truck and transport mechanic branch of the designated
trade of heavy equipment technician under the
Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a used motor vehicle sold by a
dealer

(a) to another dealer, or

(b) to a person or partnership engaged in the business of

repairing, dismantling or wrecking motor vehicles.
AR 211/2006 s15;49/2010

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Expiry of mechanical fitness assessment

16 A dealer’s mechanical fitness assessment provided under
section 15(1) for a used motor vehicle expires 120 days after the
date on which it was issued.
AR 211/2006 s16;49/2010

Application
17 Sections 14 and 15 do not apply to a salvage motor vehicle.

Part 2
Vehicle Inspection

Division 1
Requirements for Vehicle Inspection
Certificates
Registration of salvage or out of province
motor vehicle or unsafe vehicle
18(1) A person who applies to the Registrar for a certificate of
registration for a salvage motor vehicle shall provide a subsisting
salvage motor vehicle inspection certificate in respect of that motor
vehicle.

(2) A person who applies to the Registrar for a certificate of

registration for an out of province motor vehicle shall provide a
subsisting out of province motor vehicle inspection certificate in
respect of that motor vehicle.

(3) A person who applies to the Registrar for a certificate of

registration for an unsafe vehicle shall provide a subsisting salvage
motor vehicle inspection certificate in respect of that vehicle.

(4) A person shall not register a salvage or out of province motor

vehicle or an unsafe vehicle if there is no subsisting certificate
issued for the vehicle.

Operation of commercial vehicle

19(1) A person shall not operate a commercial vehicle on a
highway unless

(a) the vehicle has been inspected under this Regulation and a
certificate and decal have been issued for that vehicle,

(b) the original copy of the certificate is located within the

commercial vehicle for which it was issued,

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(c) the decal is securely affixed to the commercial vehicle for

which it was issued in accordance with the procedures set
out in the applicable Vehicle Inspection Manual, and

(d) the certificate and decal have not expired, in accordance

with section 30(1)(b) in the case of a commercial vehicle
that is not a bus or section 30(1)(c) in the case of a bus, or
been revoked, suspended or cancelled.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1)(b), in the case of a vehicle that

is a converter dolly, the original copy of the certificate shall be
located

(a) at the principal place of business of the owner of the

converter dolly for which it is issued, or

(b) within the vehicle that is towing the converter dolly.

Other vehicles
20(1) A person shall not operate a vehicle under an Operating
Authority Certificate issued pursuant to the Commercial Vehicle
Certificate and Insurance Regulation (AR 314/2002) on a highway
unless

(a) the vehicle has been inspected under this Regulation and a
commercial vehicle inspection certificate and decal have
been issued for that vehicle,

(b) the original copy of the certificate is located within the

vehicle for which it was issued,

(c) the decal is securely affixed to the vehicle for which it

was issued in accordance with the procedures set out in
the applicable Vehicle Inspection Manual, and

(d) the certificate and decal have not expired in accordance

with section 30(1)(c) or been revoked, suspended or
cancelled.

(2) This Regulation, subject to any necessary modifications,

applies

(a) to the vehicle and to the owner, operator and driver of the
vehicle referred to in subsection (1), and

(b) to the completion and affixing of a commercial vehicle

inspection certificate, decal and record of inspection by a
technician and the issuing of the certificate and decal by a
licensee for a vehicle referred to in subsection (1) as a
result of the inspection required under that subsection.

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Production of certificate on request

21(1) On the request of the Registrar, an investigator or a peace
officer, the driver of a commercial vehicle shall forthwith produce
for inspection by the Registrar, the investigator or the peace officer,
as the case may be, the original certificate issued for that vehicle.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) and section 19 or 20, a person

may operate a commercial vehicle on a highway without a
subsisting certificate or decal for the sole purpose of taking the
commercial vehicle directly to a facility in order to have it
inspected and a certificate issued for it.

(3) Where the commercial vehicle referred to under subsection (1)

is a converter dolly and the original of the certificate is not located
in the vehicle that is towing the converter dolly, the driver of the
commercial vehicle shall produce the original certificate for
inspection by the Registrar, the investigator or the peace officer as
soon as practicable.

Division 2
Vehicle Inspection Requirements
Adoption of manuals
22(1) The Vehicle Inspection Program Manuals of Vehicle
Inspection Methods and Standards established and amended from
time to time by the Registrar are adopted and apply to the
conducting of inspections and the completing and issuing of
certificates under this Regulation.

(2) The Facility Operating Manuals established and amended from

time to time by the Registrar are adopted and apply to the operation
of a facility and the issuing of certificates by a facility under this
Regulation.

Compliance with vehicle inspection manuals

23(1) A technician shall conduct the appropriate inspections set
out in the applicable Vehicle Inspection Manual for the type of
vehicle before completing a certificate for and, if applicable,
affixing a decal to the vehicle.

(2) A vehicle shall pass the appropriate inspections set out in the
applicable Vehicle Inspection Manual for the type of vehicle before
a technician may complete a certificate for and, if applicable, affix
a decal to the vehicle.

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Prohibition
24 A person shall not conceal damage to or inadequate repair of
the parts of a vehicle that are required to be inspected under this
Regulation.

Supplying certificates
25(1) The Registrar may provide one or more types of sequentially
numbered certificates and decals to the licensee of a facility.

(2) The Registrar may direct a licensee to purchase printed

materials specified by the Registrar from a person authorized by
the Registrar to provide those materials.

(3) A person shall not issue a certificate or a decal at a facility that

has not been provided to the facility by the Registrar under
subsection (1) or purchased from a person authorized by the
Registrar in accordance with subsection (2).

(4) Any payment made under subsection (2) is not refundable.

Unissued certificate
26(1) A person shall not have an unissued certificate or decal in
the person’s possession unless the person is the licensee of the
facility to which the certificate or decal has been provided by the
Registrar or supplied by a person authorized by the Registrar.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), a licensee may provide a

technician with an unissued certificate or decal for the purpose of
completing the certificate or affixing the decal.

Issuing a certificate
27(1) A licensee shall not issue a certificate or decal for a vehicle
unless the vehicle has passed an inspection conducted in
accordance with the applicable Vehicle Inspection Manual and this
Regulation.

(2) A licensee shall ensure that a technician completes a certificate

or affixes a decal only in accordance with the procedures set out in
the Facility Operating Manual, the applicable Vehicle Inspection
Manual and this Regulation.

(3) A technician shall conduct an inspection of a vehicle in

accordance with the applicable Vehicle Inspection Manual and
must be satisfied that the items required to be inspected are safe to
operate on a highway before the technician completes a certificate
for or affixes a decal to the vehicle.

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(4) If, on completion of a vehicle inspection, the technician is not

satisfied that the vehicle complies with the requirements of the
applicable Vehicle Inspection Program Manual, the technician shall
refuse to complete a certificate for or affix a decal to the vehicle.

(5) A technician shall not complete a certificate for a vehicle if

(a) the person submitting the vehicle for inspection does not
provide the technician with the information required by
the technician,

(b) the technician is not authorized under the technician’s

licence to inspect that type of vehicle,

(c) the technician does not have the proper tools needed to
conduct the inspection on that type of vehicle, or

(d) the facility at which the inspection was conducted is not

licensed to inspect that type of vehicle.

(6) Without limiting the generality of subsection (5)(a), a licensee

shall not allow a technician to complete, and a technician shall not
complete, a salvage motor vehicle or an out of province motor
vehicle inspection certificate for a motor vehicle if the person
submitting the motor vehicle for inspection does not provide the
technician with a Request for Inspection Form issued by an Alberta
registry agent.

(7) A technician shall not

(a) sign a blank certificate, or

(b) complete or sign a certificate for a vehicle before

concluding the inspection of the vehicle.

(8) Where a vehicle is inspected or re-inspected under this

Regulation, a technician may conduct tests in respect of the vehicle
or any component of the vehicle.

Completing a certificate
28(1) A technician who completes a certificate pursuant to section
27 shall

(a) legibly complete the information required on the

certificate according to the procedures set out in the
applicable Vehicle Inspection Manual,

(b) state the date on which the certificate comes into effect,

(c) sign the original certificate,

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(d) give the original certificate to the licensee to issue to the

person who submitted the vehicle for inspection, and

(e) in the case where the certificate is being issued for a

commercial vehicle, affix a decal bearing the date on
which the certificate expires to the vehicle in the manner
set out in the applicable Vehicle Inspection Manual.

(2) The licensee shall retain a copy of the certificate issued

pursuant to section 27 on file in the facility and send a copy of the
certificate to the Registrar not more than 7 days after the date of
inspection, in the manner provided by the Registrar.

Issuing record of inspection

29(1) On completing the inspection of a vehicle, whether or not
the vehicle has passed the inspection, the technician shall

(a) complete a record of inspection for the vehicle in

accordance with the applicable Vehicle Inspection
Manual,

(b) sign the original record of inspection, and

(c) give the original of the record of inspection to the licensee

to give to the person who submitted the vehicle for
inspection.

(2) The licensee shall

(a) give to the person who submitted the vehicle for

inspection the original of the record of inspection, and

(b) retain a copy of each issued record of inspection in the

facility.

Expiry of certificate
30(1) A certificate and the decal associated with it, if applicable,
come into effect on the date that the certificate is issued and expire
at the conclusion of

(a) 14 days in the case of a salvage motor vehicle or an out of

province motor vehicle,

(b) in the case of a commercial vehicle other than a bus, the

12th month from the month in which the certificate and
decal were issued, or

(c) in the case of a bus, the 6th month from the month in
which the certificate and decal were issued.

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(2) A decal is not subsisting during the period that the certificate in
respect of which it was issued is not subsisting.

Re-inspection
31(1) A technician may complete a certificate for and affix a
decal, if applicable, to a vehicle that failed an inspection under
section 27(4), 33 or 34 if

(a) the vehicle and the record of inspection are submitted for
re-inspection to the technician not more than 10 days after
the failed inspection or the revocation of the certificate, as
the case may be,

(b) the items that failed inspection as noted on the record of

inspection have been repaired, replaced or otherwise
rectified, and

(c) the technician has re-inspected the items that failed

inspection and is satisfied that they meet the requirements
of the relevant Vehicle Inspection Manual and that the
vehicle is safe to operate on a highway.

(2) A technician is not required to re-inspect any item that did not
fail inspection according to the record of inspection for the purpose
of completing a certificate for and affixing a decal, if applicable, to
a vehicle under subsection (1).

(3) Sections 27 to 29 apply to a re-inspection of a vehicle under

this section.

Direction to be inspected
32(1) The Registrar may direct the owner or driver of a vehicle to
have the vehicle inspected by a technician or an investigator if

(a) a certificate has been issued for the vehicle, and

(b) the Registrar is of the opinion that the vehicle is not safe
to operate on a highway or the certificate should not have
been issued for any reason.

(2) The Registrar may direct a technician or an investigator to

inspect a vehicle if

(a) a certificate has been issued for the vehicle, and

(b) the Registrar is of the opinion that the vehicle is not safe
to operate on a highway or the certificate should not have
been issued for any reason.

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(3) An owner or driver of a vehicle shall have the vehicle

inspected by a technician or an investigator, as directed by the
Registrar, not more than 5 days after the Registrar gives a direction
under subsection (2).

Revocation of salvage or out of province motor

vehicle inspection certificate
33(1) Where a vehicle for which a salvage motor vehicle or an out
of province motor vehicle inspection certificate has been issued is
inspected by an investigator pursuant to a direction given under
section 32(1) or (2) and the vehicle does not pass the inspection, or
if an investigator concludes that the certificate should not have
been issued, the investigator may revoke the certificate, if the
certificate is subsisting, or if the certificate is no longer subsisting,
may deem the certificate never to have been issued, and shall
advise the owner or driver of the vehicle of the decision.

(2) Where a vehicle for which a salvage motor vehicle or an out of

province motor vehicle inspection certificate has been issued is
inspected by a technician pursuant to a direction given under
section 32(1) or (2) and the vehicle does not pass the inspection,
the technician shall

(a) report the result of the inspection to an investigator

immediately, and

(b) complete a record of inspection in accordance with

section 29.

(3) On receipt of a report from a technician under subsection (2),

an investigator may, if the certificate is subsisting, revoke the
certificate issued in respect of the vehicle, or if the certificate is no
longer subsisting, deem the certificate never to have been issued,
and shall notify the technician of the decision.

(4) On receipt of a notice from the investigator under subsection

(3) that the certificate issued in respect of a vehicle is revoked, or
deemed never to have been issued, the technician shall advise the
owner or driver of the vehicle of the decision of the investigator.

(5) Where a direction has been given under section 32(2) in

respect of a vehicle for which a salvage motor vehicle or an out of
province motor vehicle inspection certificate has been issued and
the Registrar is satisfied that the vehicle has not been submitted to
a technician or an investigator within the 5-day period, the
Registrar may, if the certificate is subsisting, revoke the certificate
issued in respect of the vehicle, and if the certificate is no longer
subsisting, deem the certificate never to have been issued, and shall
advise the owner or driver of the vehicle of the decision.

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(6) If a certificate is revoked or deemed never to have been issued

under this section, the owner or driver must return the certificate to
the Registrar immediately.

(7) If a certificate is revoked or deemed never to have been issued

under this section, or is revoked or declared invalid under section
35, the Registrar may change the status of the motor vehicle that
appears on its registration

(a) to the status assigned to it prior to the issuing of the

certificate, or

(b) to a status in another category listed in section 8 that in

the opinion of the Registrar is appropriate in the
circumstances.

Revocation of commercial vehicle inspection certificate

34(1) Where a vehicle for which a commercial vehicle inspection
certificate has been issued is inspected by an investigator pursuant
to a direction given under section 32(1) or (2) and the vehicle does
not pass the inspection, or if an investigator concludes that the
certificate should not have been issued, the investigator may revoke
the commercial vehicle inspection certificate issued in respect of
the vehicle and, if the certificate is revoked, shall advise the owner
or driver that the certificate for the vehicle has been revoked.

(2) Where a vehicle for which a commercial vehicle inspection

certificate has been issued is inspected by a technician pursuant to a
direction given under section 32(1) or (2) and the vehicle does not
pass the inspection, the technician shall

(a) report the result of the inspection to an investigator

immediately, and

(b) complete a record of inspection in accordance with

section 29.

(3) On receipt of a report from a technician under subsection (2),

an investigator may revoke the commercial vehicle inspection
certificate issued in respect of the vehicle and, if the certificate is
revoked, shall notify the technician of the revocation.

(4) On receipt of a notice from the investigator under subsection

(3) that the certificate issued in respect of a vehicle is revoked, the
technician shall advise the owner or driver of the vehicle of the
revocation of the certificate.

(5) Where a direction has been given under section 32(2) in

respect of a vehicle for which a commercial vehicle inspection
certificate has been issued and the Registrar is satisfied that the

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vehicle has not been submitted to a technician or an investigator for

inspection within 5 days from the day on which the direction was
given, the Registrar may revoke the certificate issued in respect of
that vehicle and, if the certificate is revoked, shall advise the owner
or driver of the vehicle of the revocation.

(6) Where a certificate is revoked, an investigator, or a technician

at the request of an investigator, shall

(a) take possession of the certificate and send it to the

Registrar within 25 days of the date of revocation, and

(b) remove from the vehicle and destroy the decal affixed to
the vehicle in respect of the certificate.

(7) Notwithstanding subsection (6), where a certificate is revoked

and an investigator or a technician, as the case may be, is unable to
take possession of it or to remove and destroy the decal, the owner
or operator of the vehicle in respect of which the revocation is
made shall, at the request of the Registrar, the investigator or the
technician,

(a) deliver the certificate to the person making the request,

and

(b) remove from the vehicle and destroy the decal affixed to
the vehicle in respect of the certificate.

(8) The revocation of a certificate is not affected by any failure of

an investigator or a technician, as the case may be, to take
possession of the certificate or to remove and destroy the decal.

Revocation of a certificate
35 The Registrar may revoke or declare invalid a certificate if

(a) it was issued contrary to this Regulation, the applicable

Vehicle Inspection Manual or the Facility Operating
Manual,

(b) it was issued under fraudulent or false pretences, or

(c) it is reported missing or stolen.

Recognition of other certificates

36(1) If the Registrar is satisfied that a jurisdiction outside Alberta
operates a vehicle inspection program for salvage motor vehicles or
out of province motor vehicles that is substantially similar to the
vehicle inspection program established under this Regulation and
the applicable Vehicle Inspection Manual for the type of motor

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vehicle being inspected, a subsisting document issued in the other

jurisdiction that is substantially similar to a salvage motor vehicle
inspection certificate or an out of province motor vehicle inspection
certificate is deemed to be a certificate issued under this Regulation
for the same type of vehicle, subject to any terms and conditions
that the Registrar considers appropriate.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a document issued by another

jurisdiction if that jurisdiction is not the jurisdiction in which the
vehicle is registered.

(3) The Registrar may deem a subsisting certificate issued under

this Regulation, subject to any terms and conditions that the
Registrar considers appropriate, to be an out of province motor
vehicle inspection certificate issued under this Regulation for the
same type of vehicle.

(4) For the purposes of this Regulation, a document that is deemed

to be a certificate under subsection (1) or (3) expires on the earlier
of

(a) 90 days from the date on which the document was

originally issued, and

(b) the date on which the document is scheduled to expire.

Recognition of other certificates for

commercial vehicles
37(1) If the Registrar is satisfied that a jurisdiction outside Alberta
operates an inspection program for commercial vehicles that is
substantially similar to the vehicle inspection program established
under this Regulation and the applicable Vehicle Inspection
Manual for the type of vehicle being inspected, a subsisting
certificate and decal issued in the other jurisdiction that is
substantially similar to a commercial vehicle inspection certificate
and decal is deemed to be a commercial vehicle inspection
certificate and decal issued under this Regulation for the same type
of vehicle, subject to any terms and conditions that the Registrar
considers appropriate.

(2) Where a commercial vehicle is operated in Alberta pursuant to

subsection (1), this Regulation, subject to any necessary
modifications, applies in respect of the certificate and decal, or
either of them, in the same manner as if they were a certificate or
decal, as the case may be, that was issued under this Regulation.

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Part 3
Licences

Division 1
Background Check
Background check
38(1) In this Part, “background check” means an inquiry or
investigation, including a criminal record check, to enable the
Registrar to determine the eligibility of an applicant to be approved
for, or a licensee or technician to hold, a facility licence or
technician licence under this Regulation and includes but is not
limited to an inquiry or investigation relating to the honesty and
integrity and competence of any of the following:

(a) the applicant for a facility licence or the licensee, or a

director, officer, partner, manager or employee of the
applicant or licensee, or any person who may exercise
direction, control or management of the facility;

(b) the applicant for or the holder of a technician licence.

(2) The Registrar may require or conduct any background check

that the Registrar considers necessary or appropriate and may
collect relevant information about the person subject to the
background check from any person or organization.

(3) A person fails to pass a criminal record check component of a

background check if the person has at any time been charged or
convicted of

(a) an offence under the Criminal Code (Canada) or the

Excise Act (Canada), or

(b) an offence under a foreign Act or regulation that, in the

Registrar’s opinion, is substantially similar to an offence
referred to in clause (a),

and in the Registrar’s opinion the offence is sufficiently serious

that it may detract from the integrity with which vehicle
inspections are to be conducted in Alberta or may be detrimental to
the orderly or lawful conduct of activities authorized by a licence
issued under this Regulation.

(4) A person fails to pass a background check if

(a) the person fails to pass a criminal record check under

subsection (3),

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(b) the person has at any time been charged with or convicted
of an offence under the Act or any other enactment and in
the Registrar’s opinion the offence is sufficiently serious
that it may detract from the integrity with which vehicle
inspections are to be conducted in Alberta or may be
detrimental to the orderly or lawful conduct of activities
authorized by a licence issued under this Regulation, or

(c) the Registrar, based on the results of the background

check, is of the opinion that the person does not have the
honesty, integrity or competence to perform vehicle
inspections in accordance with this Regulation.

Division 2
Vehicle Inspection Facilities
Facility licences
39(1) A person shall not operate a facility as a vehicle inspection
facility unless

(a) the Registrar has issued a licence in respect of the facility

for one or more types of vehicle,

(b) the facility licence is subsisting, and

(c) the facility meets the requirements set out in the Schedule.

(2) A facility licence authorizes the licensee to operate a facility in

accordance with this Regulation and the terms and conditions of
the licence.

Application
40(1) On receiving an application for a facility licence from an
applicant in the form and manner provided for by the Registrar, the
Registrar may issue a facility licence to the applicant if the
Registrar is satisfied that

(a) the proposed facility is suitable and inspections of the type

of vehicle specified in the application can be properly
conducted in the proposed facility,

(b) the proposed facility meets the requirements set out in the
Schedule,

(c) the persons referred to in subsection (2) have passed the

background check referred to in section 38,

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(d) the proposed facility has been granted the relevant

automotive business licence under the Automotive
Business Regulation (AR 192/99),

(e) the applicant has acquired the applicable Facility

Operating Manual and registered the Manual with the
Registrar, and

(f) the applicant will operate the facility in accordance with

the Facility Operating Manual and this Regulation.

(2) The Registrar may require a person who applies for a facility
licence, or a director, officer, partner, manager or employee of the
person making the application, to submit a copy of a criminal
record check to the Registrar.

(3) The Registrar may issue a facility licence under subsection (1)
that authorizes the licensee to conduct inspections of the type or
types of vehicle specified in the facility licence.

(4) The Registrar may issue a facility licence under subsection (1)
subject to the terms and conditions the Registrar considers
appropriate.

(5) Subsection (1)(d) does not apply to a carrier that is applying for
a facility licence for the sole purpose of inspecting vehicles
operated by the carrier.

(6) The Registrar may refuse to issue a facility licence to an

applicant or to allow a licensee to continue to hold a facility licence
if the applicant or the licensee, or a director, officer, partner,
manager or employee of the applicant or licensee, or any person
who may exercise direction, control or management of the facility,
fails to pass a background check.

(7) The Registrar may suspend or cancel a facility licence if the

facility fails to meet the requirements set out in the Schedule.

Renewal, addition or deletion

41(1) A licensee whose facility licence is subsisting may apply in
the form provided by the Registrar

(a) to renew the facility licence, or

(b) to add to, or delete from, the facility licence a type of

vehicle.

(2) If the Registrar is satisfied that the licensee and the facility
meet the requirements under section 40, the Registrar may

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(a) renew a facility licence, or

(b) add a type of vehicle to the facility licence.

(3) The Registrar may delete a type of vehicle from a facility

licence if requested to do so under subsection (1) by a licensee
whose licence is subsisting.

(4) Section 40 applies to the renewal of a facility licence or to the

addition of a type of vehicle to a facility licence by the Registrar
under this section.

Expiry
42(1) A facility licence expires on a date that is determined by the
Registrar, whether the licence is issued for the first time or is
renewed.

(2) The expiry date of a facility licence does not change only
because a type of vehicle is added to or deleted from the licence by
the Registrar under section 41.

Facility requirements
43(1) The Registrar may direct an applicant under section 40 or 41
to allow a person approved by the Registrar to enter and determine
whether the facility that is the subject of the application meets the
requirements of this Regulation.

(2) The Registrar may direct the applicant to pay the cost of work
carried out under subsection (1).

Posted licence
44(1) The licensee shall post the facility licence in a conspicuous
place to which the public has access.

(2) The licensee shall make the terms and conditions under which
the facility licence is issued available to the public on request.

(3) The licensee shall remove a posted facility licence if it is not

subsisting.

Posted shop rate

45(1) The licensee of a salvage motor vehicle inspection facility or
an out of province motor vehicle inspection facility shall post a
schedule of rates charged by a licensee for an inspection or
re-inspection of a salvage motor vehicle or an out of province
motor vehicle.

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(2) The schedule of rates shall be posted in the facility in a

conspicuous place to which the public has access.

(3) The licensee shall not charge more than the posted rate for an
inspection or re-inspection of a salvage motor vehicle or an out of
province motor vehicle.

Division 3
Vehicle Inspection Technicians
Technician licences
46(1) A person shall not

(a) inspect a vehicle for the purpose of completing a

certificate for or affixing a decal to the vehicle, or

(b) sign or complete a certificate for or affix a decal to a

vehicle,

unless the person

(c) holds a subsisting technician licence issued by the

Registrar as a vehicle inspection technician for that type
of vehicle, and

(d) has inspected the vehicle in accordance with section 27.

(2) A technician licence authorizes the licence holder to inspect a

vehicle in accordance with this Regulation and the terms and
conditions of the licence.

Application
47(1) On receiving an application for a technician licence from a
person in the form provided for by the Registrar, the Registrar may
issue a technician licence to the person if the Registrar is satisfied
that the person

(a) has complied with any requirements of the Registrar

under subsection (2) regarding training and competency,

(b) holds a subsisting trade certificate that in the opinion of

the Registrar qualifies the person to conduct inspections
of the type of vehicle specified in the application for the
technician licence,

(c) has passed the background check referred to in section 38,

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(d) has acquired the Vehicle Inspection Manual for the type
of vehicle specified in the application for the licence, and
registered the Manual with the Registrar, and

(e) will inspect vehicles in accordance with the Vehicle

Inspection Manual referred to in clause (d) and this
Regulation.

(2) Before issuing a technician licence under subsection (1), the

Registrar may require the applicant for the technician licence to
provide proof acceptable to the Registrar of the applicant’s ability
to inspect the type of vehicle specified in the application in one or
more of the following ways:

(a) successful completion of a vehicle inspection training

program that has been approved by the Registrar in
respect of the type of vehicle specified in the application;

(b) achievement of at least a minimum score set by the

Registrar in an examination that has been approved by the
Registrar to determine competency to inspect the type of
vehicle specified in the application;

(c) demonstration of continuing competency according to

criteria that may be established by the Registrar under
section 74 in respect of the type of vehicle specified in the
application.

(3) The Registrar may require an applicant for a technician licence

under subsection (1) to submit a copy of a criminal record check to
the Registrar.

(4) The Registrar may issue a technician licence under subsection

(1) authorizing a person to conduct inspections and complete
certificates and affix decals in respect of the type of vehicle
specified in the licence.

(5) The Registrar may issue a technician licence under subsection

(1) subject to the terms and conditions the Registrar considers
appropriate.

Background check
48 The Registrar may refuse to issue a technician licence to an
applicant under section 47, or to allow a technician to continue to
hold a licence under that section, if the applicant or technician fails
to pass a background check.

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Renewal, addition and deletion

49(1) A technician who holds a subsisting technician licence
under this Regulation may apply in the form provided by the
Registrar

(a) to renew the technician licence, or

(b) to add to, or delete from, the technician licence a type of

vehicle.

(2) If the Registrar is satisfied that the applicant meets the

requirements under section 47 and can demonstrate continuing
competency under section 74, the Registrar may

(a) renew the applicant’s technician licence, or

(b) add a type of vehicle to the applicant’s technician licence.

(3) The Registrar may delete a type of vehicle from a technician

licence as requested by an applicant under subsection (1).

(4) Section 47 applies to the renewal of a technician licence or to

the addition of a type of vehicle to a technician licence by the
Registrar under this section.

Expiry
50 A technician licence expires,

(a) if the licence is the technician’s first licence and the

technician’s next birthday is 6 months or less after the
effective date specified in the licence, 5 years from the
technician’s next birthday,

(b) if the licence is the technician’s first licence and the

technician’s next birthday is more than 6 months after the
effective date specified in the licence, 4 years from the
technician’s next birthday, and

(c) if the technician licence is renewed, 5 years after the

expiry date of the original licence.

Training and examination

51(1) The Registrar may require an applicant under section 47 or
49 to

(a) successfully complete a vehicle inspection training

program approved by the Registrar in respect of a type of
vehicle, or

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(b) pass an examination approved by the Registrar to

determine competency in respect of a type of vehicle.

(2) The Registrar may require an applicant to pay the cost of a

training program or examination under subsection (1).

Production of licence
52 A technician shall carry his or her technician licence and
produce it immediately for inspection when requested to do so by

(a) the Registrar,

(b) an investigator,

(c) a person approved by the Registrar to conduct an audit of

a facility under section 43,

(d) a person who submits a vehicle to be inspected under this

Regulation, or

(e) a licensee who engages or proposes to engage the services

of the technician.

Division 4
Facility and Technician Application Fees
Fees
53(1) The Minister may by order set the application fee for a
facility licence or a technician licence under this Regulation.

(2) Any application fee paid under this Regulation is not

refundable.

Exemption from fee

54 The following are exempt from paying an application fee
under this Regulation if the licence that would otherwise be subject
to the fee is used solely for the purpose of inspecting vehicles
operated by the organization:

(a) the Crown in right of Canada;

(b) the Crown in right of Alberta;

(c) a municipal authority as defined in the Municipal

Government Act;

(d) a board as defined in the School Act;

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(e) a band as defined in the Indian Act (Canada);

(f) the General Council or a settlement as defined in the

Metis Settlements Act.

Part 4
Administration and Enforcement

Division 1
Licence Suspension and Cancellation
Automatic suspension and reinstatement
55(1) A technician licence is automatically

(a) suspended, or

(b) restricted with respect to the inspection of a type of

vehicle,

on the date that the trade certificate the technician is required to

hold to inspect that type of vehicle is suspended or cancelled under
the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act.

(2) A technician licence suspended under subsection (1) is

reinstated, and a technician licence that has been restricted under
subsection (1) has its restriction removed, on the date that the trade
certificate the technician is required to hold under the
Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act is reinstated, unless the
licence expires before that date.

(3) A technician shall notify the Registrar in writing immediately

if the technician’s trade certificate is suspended, cancelled or
reinstated.

Criminal offences
56(1) The Registrar may suspend a facility licence or a technician
licence for one or more specified periods or pending the final
disposition of an appeal by the courts if

(a) the licensee of the facility or a director, officer, partner,

manager or employee of the licensee, or the technician, is
charged with

(i) an offence under the Criminal Code (Canada) or the

Excise Act (Canada), or

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(ii) an offence under a foreign Act or regulation that, in

the Registrar’s opinion, is substantially similar to an
offence referred to in subclause (i),

and

(b) the Registrar is of the opinion that the licence should be

suspended.

(2) The Registrar may suspend or cancel a facility licence or a

technician licence, or prohibit a person from holding a facility
licence or technician licence, if

(a) the licensee of the facility or a director, officer, partner,

manager or employee of the licensee, or the technician, is
convicted of

(i) an offence under the Criminal Code (Canada) or the

Excise Act (Canada), or

(ii) an offence under a foreign Act or regulation that, in

the Registrar’s opinion, is substantially similar to an
offence referred to in subclause (i),

and

(b) the conviction is final by reason of the expiry of the time

for appeal without an appeal’s having been made or the
final disposition of the appeal by the courts.

(3) The Registrar may suspend or cancel a facility licence or a

technician licence, or prohibit a person from holding a facility
licence or technician licence, if

(a) the licensee or the technician made a false statement in the

application for the licence or an application for an
addition to or renewal of the licence,

(b) the licensee or the technician provides false information to

the Registrar,

(c) the licensee or the technician refuses to provide

information to the Registrar as required under this
Regulation, or

(d) the licensee or the technician contravenes

(i) this Regulation, the Act or any other enactment,

(ii) a direction of the Registrar made under this

Regulation,

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(iii) a term or condition of the licence,

(iv) the Facility Operating Manual in the case of a

licensee or an employee of the licensee, or

(v) the Vehicle Inspection Manual in the case of a

technician.

(4) The Registrar may at any time require or conduct a background

check on a person referred to in subsection (1), (2) or (3) in any
manner determined to be appropriate by the Registrar, including
the collection of relevant information about the person subject to
the background check from any person or organization.

Investigation of facility or technician

57(1) The Registrar may authorize one or more persons to carry
out the functions of an investigator under this Regulation.

(2) The Registrar may direct an investigator to investigate a

facility and the work carried out in the facility and to report the
results of the investigation to the Registrar if, in the opinion of the
Registrar,

(a) the facility is no longer suitable or equipped to perform

inspections for the types of motor vehicles specified in the
licence,

(b) the licensee is not operating the facility in accordance

with the licence or the Facility Operating Manual,

(c) the facility’s licensee profile, or carrier profile if the

facility is a carrier, shows evidence of unacceptable safety
risk,

(d) a technician at the facility is failing to carry out

inspections in accordance with the applicable Vehicle
Inspection Manual or this Regulation,

(e) the licensee of the facility is failing to comply with this

Regulation, or

(f) an investigation should be performed for any reason

relating to motor vehicle safety that appears to the
Registrar to be sufficient.

(3) The Registrar may direct that an investigator investigate the

work done by a technician and report the results of the
investigation to the Registrar if, in the opinion of the Registrar,

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(a) the technician has not carried out or is not carrying out
inspections of motor vehicles in accordance with the
terms of the technician’s licence, the applicable Vehicle
Inspection Manual and this Regulation,

(b) the technician does not hold a subsisting trade certificate

that is required for the inspections the technician is
carrying out,

(c) there is evidence of potential safety risk shown in the

technician’s profile,

(d) the technician is not complying with this Regulation, or

(e) an investigation should be performed for any reason

relating to motor vehicle safety that appears to the
Registrar to be sufficient.

(4) An investigator may, without prior notice, during a facility’s

business hours, enter and investigate the facility or a technician in
accordance with the direction of the Registrar under subsection (2)
or (3).

Audit
58(1) The Registrar or an investigator at the direction of the
Registrar may without prior notice, during a facility’s business
hours, enter and audit the facility or a technician to determine
whether the facility or the technician is complying with this
Regulation.

(2) An investigator who enters and audits a facility or audits a

technician under subsection (1) shall report the results of the audit
to the Registrar.

Submission of information
59(1) The Registrar may by written notice direct the licensee of a
facility to submit any relevant information to a person authorized
by the Registrar for the purpose of reviewing and reporting the
licensee’s and the facility’s compliance with the terms and
conditions of the licence or this Regulation.

(2) The Registrar may by written notice direct a technician to

submit any relevant information to a person authorized by the
Registrar for the purpose of reviewing and reporting the
technician’s continuing competency to hold a licence or
compliance with the terms and conditions of the licence or this
Regulation.

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Cooperation with directions

60 A licensee or a technician shall comply with a direction given
by the Registrar, an investigator or a person authorized by the
Registrar who is conducting an investigation, an audit or a review
under this Regulation.

Suspension, cancellation or prohibition

61(1) The Registrar may suspend or cancel a licence or prohibit a
person from holding a licence under this Regulation

(a) on receiving a report under section 57, 58 or 59, and

(b) after considering the representations, if any, that may be

made by the holder of the licence or the person under
section 62.

(2) The Registrar may include any terms and conditions that the
Registrar considers appropriate in the licence suspension,
cancellation or prohibition.

Show cause
62(1) On receiving

(a) information pertaining to circumstances set out in section

56(1), (2) or (3), or

(b) a report under section 57, 58, 59 or 68(2),

and if the Registrar is of the opinion that a facility licence or

technician licence should be suspended or cancelled, or a person
should be prohibited from holding a licence under this Regulation,
the Registrar shall give notice in writing to the licence holder or the
person of the opportunity for the licence holder or person to show
cause why the licence should not be suspended or cancelled, or the
person should not be prohibited from holding a licence, at the time
and place specified in the notice.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if, in the opinion of the
Registrar, the time required to effect the written notice and the
opportunity to show cause may result in danger to the health or
safety of the public.

Notice to licence holder

63(1) If the Registrar under section 62 suspends or cancels a
facility licence or technician licence or prohibits a person from
holding a licence, the Registrar shall give 15 days’ notice in writing
to the licensee or technician or the person of the Registrar’s
decision.

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(2) The Registrar shall include in the notice the reasons for the
suspension, cancellation or prohibition and shall advise the licensee
or technician or the person to whom the notice is given of the right
to appeal to the Board under section 42.1 of the Act.

(3) Despite subsection (1), the Registrar may order that the
suspension or cancellation of the licence takes effect immediately
or sooner than 15 days if in the opinion of the Registrar the
requirement for 15 days’ notice of the decision may result in
danger to the health or safety of the public.

Return of documents
64(1) A licensee whose facility licence has been suspended or
cancelled shall return the following items to the Registrar or a
person authorized by the Registrar not more than 7 days after being
notified of the suspension or cancellation:

(a) the facility licence;

(b) all unissued certificates and decals issued to and in the

possession of the licensee;

(c) all issued certificates revoked under this Regulation in the

possession of the licensee;

(d) copies of other records maintained by the licensee under

this Regulation, the Facility Operating Manual or Vehicle
Inspection Manual as directed by the Registrar.

(2) A technician whose technician licence has been suspended or

cancelled shall return the following items to the Registrar or a
person authorized by the Registrar not more than 7 days after being
notified of the suspension or cancellation:

(a) the technician licence;

(b) all blank certificates in the possession of the technician;

(c) all completed certificates in the possession of the

technician;

(d) all decals in the possession of the technician;

(e) copies of other records maintained by the technician under

this Regulation, the Facility Operating Manual or Vehicle
Inspection Manual as directed by the Registrar.

(3) This section applies notwithstanding the right of a technician or

a licensee to appeal the decision of the Registrar to the Board.

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Removal of suspension, cancellation or prohibition

65(1) The Registrar may remove the suspension or cancellation of
a licence or the prohibition against holding a licence if the
Registrar is satisfied that

(a) the reason for which the licence was suspended or

cancelled or the prohibition was imposed no longer exists,

(b) in the case of a facility licence, the facility is suitable to

conduct inspections for the types of vehicles specified in
the facility licence,

(c) in the case of a technician licence, the technician is

competent to conduct inspections for the types of vehicles
specified in the technician licence, and

(d) the period of suspension or prohibition has expired.

(2) For the purpose of satisfying the Registrar that the conditions
set out in subsection (1)(b) and (c) have been met, the Registrar
may require a licensee or technician to comply with

(a) sections 40(2) and 43 in the case of a facility licence, or

(b) sections 47(3) and 51 in the case of a technician licence.

Division 2
Vehicle Safety Investigator Directive
Issuance of directive by investigator
66(1) An investigator may issue a directive to a licensee of a
facility or to a technician if the investigator has reason to believe
the licensee or an employee of the licensee or the technician has
contravened this Regulation.

(2) A directive issued by an investigator shall be in writing and

shall specify

(a) the nature of the contravention,

(b) the action that the licensee or technician shall take or

cease, and the time period for doing so,

(c) whether or not the licensee or technician may continue to

inspect vehicles under this Regulation while the directive
is in effect,

(d) any other terms and conditions imposed by the

investigator, and

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(e) the right of the licensee or technician to whom the

directive is issued to request a review of the directive by
the Registrar.

(3) An investigator shall specify a time limit up to a maximum of

14 days in a directive under subsection (2)(b) requiring a licensee
or technician to take or cease an action.

(4) An investigator shall ensure that a copy of the directive is

served on the licensee or the technician, or on the agent of the
licensee, and shall provide a copy to the Registrar.

Compliance with directive

67(1) Subject to subsection (2), a person who is served with a
directive under section 66 shall comply with the directive.

(2) The Registrar may confirm, vary or cancel a directive issued by

an investigator.

Disposition of a directive
68(1) If an investigator is satisfied that a directive issued under
section 66 has been complied with, the investigator may, by notice
in writing to the licensee or technician to whom the directive was
issued, cancel the directive.

(2) If an investigator finds that a licensee or technician to whom a

directive was issued under section 66 has failed to comply with the
directive, the investigator shall provide a report of this finding to
the Registrar, and if the investigator does so, the investigator shall
forward a copy of the report to the licensee or technician
immediately.

(3) On receiving a report of an investigator’s findings under

subsection (2), the Registrar may cancel or suspend a licence or
prohibit a person from holding a licence under this Regulation,
subject to any terms and conditions the Registrar considers
appropriate, in accordance with sections 62 and 63.

Division 3
Administrative Penalties
Contents of notice
69(1) A notice of an administrative penalty imposed under section
143 of the Act shall contain at least the following information:

(a) the name of the person on whom the administrative

penalty is imposed;

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(b) the section of this Regulation the person has contravened

or failed to comply with;

(c) a brief description of the nature of the contravention or

failure to comply identified under clause (b);

(d) the amount of the administrative penalty to be imposed;

(e) whether the penalty is fixed or accumulates for each day

or part of a day that the contravention or failure to comply
occurs or continues;

(f) the date on which the notice is issued;

(g) the date by which the penalty must be paid, unless the
penalty is an accumulating penalty;

(h) a statement explaining the right of the person on whom

the administrative penalty is imposed to appeal the
administrative penalty to the Board, including the
addresses to which the appeal is to be sent, how the appeal
is to be made and the deadline for making the appeal.

(2) The form of the notice of the administrative penalty referred to

in subsection (1) shall be approved by the Registrar.

Determination of penalty amount

70(1) The Registrar shall determine the amount of the
administrative penalty to be imposed on a person after considering
the following specific factors and the general considerations set out
in subsection (2):

(a) the seriousness of the contravention;

(b) the nature of the facility or technician operation;

(c) whether a collision occurred or the danger that a collision

could have occurred as a result of the contravention;

(d) the history of contraventions of this Regulation by the

person on whom the administrative penalty is imposed;

(e) any other factor considered relevant by the Registrar.

(2) The Registrar shall be guided by the following general

considerations:

(a) the amount of the administrative penalty imposed should

reflect the seriousness of the contravention;

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(b) the greater the danger that a collision could have occurred,
or the greater the degree of risk to people or property that
did occur, or the fact that a collision did occur, as a result
of the contravention, the higher the penalty should be;

(c) the more times a person has previously been issued an

administrative penalty, the higher the penalty should be;

(d) the greater the degree of wilfulness or neglect in the

contravention, the higher the penalty should be;

(e) any other consideration determined relevant by the

Registrar.

Limitation period
71 An administrative penalty may be imposed only within 6
months of the date the Registrar first becomes aware of the
contravention of this Regulation in respect of which the
administrative penalty is to be imposed.

Part 5
Licensee and Technician Profiles
Definitions
72 In this Part,

(a) “automotive business” means an automotive business as

defined in section 1 of the Designation of Trades and
Businesses Regulation (AR 178/99) under the Fair
Trading Act;

(b) “jurisdiction outside Alberta” means any jurisdiction of

Canada, the United States of America and Mexico.

Establishing and maintaining profiles

73 For the purpose of monitoring the activities and history of
compliance of licensees and technicians with respect to the
inspection of vehicles, the Registrar may establish a program under
which profiles are created and maintained for each licensee and
technician relating to the licensee’s or technician’s compliance
with

(a) the Act, this Regulation and other regulations under the
Act, and

(b) other enactments of Alberta or laws of a jurisdiction

outside Alberta with respect to

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(i) inspection of vehicles and the operation of an

automotive business, or

(ii) activities that are, in the opinion of the Registrar,

substantially equivalent to those set out in subclause
(i).

Contents of profiles
74(1) The Registrar may include the following information in the
profile of a licensee or a technician:

(a) information relating to the applicable licence under this

Regulation, including the status of the licence, terms and
conditions attached to the licence, expiry, prohibitions,
renewals, suspensions and cancellations of the licence;

(b) information relating to licences, permits or certificates

required to be held by the licensee or technician under
another enactment, including the status of the licence,
permit or certificate, terms and conditions attached to the
licence, permit or certificate, expiry, prohibitions,
renewals, suspensions and cancellations of the licence,
permit or certificate;

(c) information relating to vehicle inspections;

(d) copies of any directive issued by an investigator with

respect to the actions of the licensee or technician and
information regarding the disposition of the directive;

(e) information regarding any administrative penalty imposed

by the Registrar for a contravention of this Regulation;

(f) rejections or revocations of certificates issued by a

licensee or completed by a technician;

(g) information regarding warnings, notices or directives

given by the Registrar, investigators or other persons
authorized by the Registrar;

(h) information regarding audits performed by an investigator

or another person authorized by the Registrar;

(i) the results of an inspection conducted by a peace officer

or the Registrar under the Act, or by a governmental
authority in a jurisdiction outside Alberta;

(j) written reports regarding contraventions by the licensee or

technician of other enactments of Alberta or laws or a
jurisdiction outside Alberta by the governmental authority

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responsible for the enforcement or administration of the

enactment or law;

(k) any other information that the Registrar considers

appropriate and relevant.

(2) For the purposes of this Part, the Registrar may

(a) provide information regarding a licensee or technician that

is in the possession of the Registrar, and

(b) request, collect or otherwise obtain information from the

licensee or technician, as the case may be, or from any
other person or organization that has such information in
the person’s or organization’s possession.

(3) In addition to subsection (1), the profile of a licensee may

contain information regarding

(a) the dates on which inspections were conducted and the

technicians who conducted them,

(b) the names and licence numbers of technicians employed

by the licensee to conduct inspections at the facility,

(c) information regarding registration of the licensee’s

Facility Operating Manual,

(d) a record of vehicle inspection certificates submitted late,

and

(e) where the licensee is a carrier, information relating to the

carrier’s performance and compliance with the Act and
regulations.

(4) In addition to subsection (1), a technician profile may include

(a) the results of any background check of the technician,

(b) proof of the technician’s ability or continuing competency

under section 47(2) to conduct inspections as authorized
by the technician licence, and

(c) information regarding registration of the Vehicle

Inspection Manual.

(5) A profile for a licensee or a technician may be maintained in

electronic or paper form, or both.

(6) Subject to the payment of a fee as set by the Registrar, a

licensee or a technician may obtain a copy of the profile pertaining

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to that licensee or technician, as the case may be, in a form

provided by the Registrar.

(7) This Part applies to a licensee or a technician whether or not

the facility licence or technician licence is subsisting.

(8) The authority to create and maintain records in licensee and

technician profiles includes the authority to update, add, correct
and delete information in the profiles.

Part 6
General
Terms and conditions
75(1) The Registrar may at any time make a licence under this
Regulation subject to the terms and conditions that the Registrar
considers appropriate.

(2) The terms and conditions referred to under subsection (1) may
be imposed on a specific facility or technician or on a class or
group of facilities or technicians.

Registrar’s exemption
76(1) The Registrar may at any time exempt a facility or a
technician from any of the requirements under this Regulation,
subject to any terms and conditions that the Registrar considers
appropriate.

(2) The Registrar may at any time exempt a vehicle from the
vehicle inspection certificate and decal requirements under this
Regulation, subject to any terms and conditions that the Registrar
considers appropriate.

(3) An exemption under subsection (1) or (2) may apply to a

specific vehicle, facility or technician or to a class or group of
vehicles, facilities or technicians.

Continuing competency
77(1) The Registrar may establish requirements for continuing
competency to hold a technician licence under this Regulation and
may at any time require a technician to demonstrate that the
technician has met those requirements.

(2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), the Registrar

may include one or more of the following in the criteria for
determining the continuing competency of a technician:

(a) successful completion of an approved training program;

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(b) achievement of at least a minimum score set by the

Registrar in an examination approved by the Registrar;

(c) inspection of at least a minimum number of vehicles of a

specified type in a given time period specified by the
Registrar;

(d) have no more than the maximum number or percentage of

issued certificates revoked in a given time period set by
the Registrar;

(e) any other requirement established by the Registrar.

Crown property
78(1) A facility licence, technician licence, certificate or decal is
the property of the Crown in right of Alberta.

(2) A person in possession of a facility licence, technician licence,

certificate or decal shall return it to the Registrar or a person
authorized by the Registrar when the Registrar requests its return.

Accuracy of records
79(1) A person shall not mutilate, deface, alter, falsify or destroy a
record required to be maintained under this Regulation.

(2) A person shall not

(a) make or participate in or acquiesce in the making of a

false or deceptive statement in a record made or required
by or under this Regulation, or

(b) omit or assent to or acquiesce in the omission of an entry

in a record made or required by or under this Regulation.

Examination of records
80(1) The Registrar or an investigator may, during the business
hours of a facility, enter the facility and direct the licensee of the
facility to produce for examination:

(a) all unissued certificates and decals held by the licensee;

(b) copies of all certificates issued by the facility within the

current calendar year and the 4 calendar years
immediately preceding;

(c) copies of all records of inspection issued by the facility

within the current calendar year and the 4 calendar years
immediately preceding;

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(d) a list of the technicians who completed the certificates and

affixed the decals during the time period set out in clause
(b).

(2) The licensee of a facility shall produce the documents and

information as directed by the Registrar or the investigator.

Records and information

81(1) The Registrar may direct a licensee to provide any
information and records in the possession or control of the licensee
that, in the opinion of the Registrar, are pertinent to the
administration of this Regulation.

(2) A licensee of a facility shall keep copies of all certificates,

decals and records of inspections issued by each technician at that
facility within the current calendar year and the 4 calendar years
immediately preceding.

(3) The Registrar or an investigator may examine or copy the

records or documents kept by a licensee of a facility under this
Regulation.

Vehicle safety investigator

82(1) The Registrar may in writing authorize a person who is not a
vehicle safety investigator to carry out any of the functions of an
investigator under this Regulation.

(2) An authorization made under subsection (1) may be:

(a) general or applicable to a specific case;

(b) subject to any terms and conditions that the Registrar

considers appropriate.

(3) An authorization made under subsection (1) terminates on the

date specified in the authorization, unless terminated earlier by the
Registrar in writing.

(4) A person who is authorized under subsection (1) may exercise

the functions and perform the duties of an investigator, subject to
any terms and conditions specified in the authorization.

(5) A person who is required under this Regulation to forward a

licence, certificate, decal, record of inspection or other document or
record to the Registrar shall, at the request of an investigator,
deliver that item to the investigator instead of forwarding it to the
Registrar.

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Missing certificate
83(1) If an unissued certificate or decal that should be in the
possession of the licensee of a facility is missing or destroyed, the
licensee shall immediately report in writing that fact, the
surrounding circumstances and the identification number of the
certificate or decal to the Registrar.

(2) If a subsisting certificate or decal issued to the owner of a

vehicle is missing or destroyed, the owner or driver of the vehicle
for which the certificate or decal was issued shall immediately
report in writing that fact, the surrounding circumstances and the
identification number of the certificate or decal to the Registrar.

(3) A person who finds a certificate or decal reported lost under

this section shall immediately send the certificate or decal to the
Registrar.

(4) Where a report is made to the Registrar under subsection (1) or

(2) and the missing certificate or decal once again comes into that
person’s possession, the person shall forward to the Registrar the
certificate or decal that had been missing.

Missing licence
84(1) If a facility licence or a technician licence is lost or
destroyed, the licensee or technician shall immediately report in
writing that fact and the surrounding circumstances to the
Registrar.

(2) The licensee of a facility may apply to the Registrar, in a form

and manner approved by the Registrar, for a duplicate of the
facility licence if the licence is lost or destroyed or becomes
unreadable.

(3) A technician may apply to the Registrar, in a form and manner

approved by the Registrar, for a duplicate of the technician licence
if the licence is lost or destroyed or becomes unreadable.

(4) If a licensee or technician obtains a duplicate licence and later

finds the original licence, the licensee or technician, as the case
may be, shall destroy the original licence.

Non-transferability
85(1) A certificate or decal is not valid if it is transferred from the
vehicle in respect of which it was issued to another vehicle.

(2) A facility licence is not valid if it

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(a) is transferred from the person who is the licensee of the

facility in respect of which it was issued to another
person, or

(b) purports to apply to a facility other than the facility in

respect of which it was issued.

(3) A technician licence is not valid if it is transferred from the

person to whom it was issued to another person.

Offences
86 A person who contravenes or fails to comply with any of the
following provisions is guilty of an offence:

section 7(1)(a) and (b), (2)

section 9
section 12(1)
section 13(a) and (b)
section 14(a) and (b)
section 15(1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g)
section 19(1)(a), (b), (c) and (d), (2)(a) and (b)
section 20(1)(a), (b), (c) and (d)
section 21(1) and (3)
section 24
section 25(3)
section 26(1)
section 27(1), (2), (3), (4), (5)(a), (b), (c) and (d), (6), (7)(a) and (b)
section 28(1)(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e), (2)
section 29(1)(a), (b) and (c), (2)(a) and (b)
section 32(3)
section 33(6)
section 34(7)
section 39(1)
section 44(1), (2) and (3)
section 45(1) and (2)
section 46(1)(a), (b), (c) and (d)
section 52(a), (b), (c) and (d)
section 55(3)
section 60
section 64(1)(a), (b), (c) and (d), (2)(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)
section 78(2)
section 79(1), (2)(a) and (b)
section 81(2)
section 82(5)
section 83(1) and (2)
section 84(1) and (4)

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Part 7
Transitional Provisions,
Consequential Amendments,
Repeals, Expiry and
Coming into Force
Transitional provisions
87(1) In this section, “previous regulation” means

(a) Bus Safety Regulation (AR 235/82),

(b) Commercial Vehicle Inspection Regulation (AR 414/91),

(c) Commercial Bus Inspection, Equipment and Safety

Regulation (AR 428/91), and

(d) Motor Vehicle Inspection Regulation (AR 318/2002).

(2) A vehicle inspection facility licence, an inspection mechanic’s

licence, a vehicle inspection certificate or a commercial vehicle
inspection decal issued under a previous regulation that is
subsisting immediately before the coming into force of this
Regulation is a facility licence, technician licence, certificate or
decal, as the case may be, for the same type of vehicle under this
Regulation and subject to the same terms and conditions, if any, for
the remainder of its term.

(3) A person who is authorized as or who discharges the functions

of a vehicle safety inspector, vehicle safety auditor or vehicle
examiner under a previous regulation immediately before the
coming into force of this Regulation is a vehicle safety investigator
under this Regulation.

(4) An authorization granted under section 3.1 of the Commercial

Vehicle Inspection Regulation (AR 414/91) and that is subsisting
immediately before the coming into force of this Regulation
remains in effect for the remainder of its term, subject to any terms
and conditions attached to it, unless revoked earlier by the
Registrar.

(5) An extension granted under section 4.1 of the Commercial Bus

Inspection, Equipment and Safety Regulation (AR 428/91) and that
is subsisting immediately before the coming into force of this
Regulation remains in effect for the remainder of its term, subject
to any terms and conditions attached to it, unless revoked earlier by
the Registrar.

(6) A vehicle inspection program manual adopted by the Registrar

under a previous regulation is a Vehicle Inspection Manual under

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this Regulation, until it is rescinded by the Registrar or replaced by

a new manual adopted by the Registrar under this Regulation.

(7) A record or other information established and maintained, in

whatever form, under a previous regulation for the purpose of
monitoring the activities of a licensee or a technician with respect
to compliance with the Act and that previous regulation constitutes
the profile of a licensee or a technician in accordance with Part 5 of
this Regulation.

Consequential Amendments

Commercial Vehicle Certificate and

Insurance Regulation
88(1) This section amends the Commercial Vehicle Certificate
and Insurance Regulation (AR 314/2002).

(2) Section 43(1) is amended by striking out “Commercial Bus

Inspection, Equipment and Safety Regulation (AR 428/91)” and
substituting “Vehicle Inspection Regulation”.

Operator Licensing and Vehicle

Control Regulation
89(1) This section amends the Operator Licensing and Vehicle
Control Regulation (AR 320/2002).

(2) Section 1 is amended by adding the following after clause

(z):

(aa) “unsafe vehicle” means an unsafe vehicle as defined in the

Vehicle Inspection Regulation.

(3) Section 56(1) is repealed and the following is substituted:

Vehicle not registrable

56(1) If the Registrar has reason to believe that a vehicle is an
out of province motor vehicle, a salvage motor vehicle or an
unsafe vehicle under the Vehicle Inspection Regulation, the
Registrar shall not issue a certificate of registration in respect of
the vehicle unless the applicant provides to the Registrar a
subsisting vehicle inspection certificate issued for the vehicle
under the Vehicle Inspection Regulation as follows:

(a) in the case of an out of province motor vehicle, an

out of province motor vehicle inspection certificate;

(b) in the case of a salvage motor vehicle or an unsafe

vehicle, a salvage motor vehicle inspection
certificate.

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(4) Section 75(1) is amended by striking out “or” at the end of

clause (c), adding “or” at the end of clause (d) and adding the
following after clause (d):

(e) is an unsafe vehicle.

Procedures Regulation
90(1) This section amends the Procedures Regulation
(AR 233/89).

(2) Part 30 and Part 31 in Schedule 2 are repealed.

Repeals, Expiry and Coming into Force

Repeals
91 The following regulations are repealed:

(a) Commercial Vehicle Inspection Regulation (AR 414/91);

(b) Motor Vehicle Inspection Regulation (AR 318/2002).

Expiry
92 For the purpose of ensuring that this Regulation is reviewed
for ongoing relevancy and necessity, with the option that it may be
repassed in its present or an amended form following a review, this
Regulation expires on April 1, 2012.

Coming into force

93 This Regulation comes into force on January 1, 2007.

Schedule

Premises and Equipment Requirements

for Vehicle Inspection Facilities

Responsibility of licensee
1 The licensee of a facility shall ensure that the facility is
equipped, and that the premises and equipment are maintained, in
accordance with this Schedule.

Requirements regarding premises

2 The premises of a licensed vehicle inspection facility shall

(a) have sufficient interior space to accommodate the type of

vehicles the facility is licensed to inspect,

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(b) have hard surface flooring that conforms to the standards

set out in the Facility Operating Manual and that is
capable of supporting the heaviest type of vehicle that the
facility is licensed to inspect,

(c) have adequate lighting for the purpose of conducting

vehicle inspections,

(d) have adequate and appropriate space to display vehicle

inspection program signage in a conspicuous manner and
as required in the Facility Operating Manual,

(e) be in a clean and safe condition, and

(f) comply with applicable federal and provincial

requirements relating to workplace safety.

Requirements regarding equipment

3 A facility that is licensed as a vehicle inspection facility shall
have the following equipment available:

(a) standard mechanical service equipment and tools for the

inspection, repair and maintenance of the types of vehicles
the facility is licensed to inspect;

(b) lift equipment capable of safely raising the heaviest type

of vehicle the facility is licensed to inspect;

(c) safety stands capable of supporting the heaviest type of

vehicle the facility is licensed to inspect;

(d) a brake drum diameter gauge accurate to within 0.25

millimetres and capable of measuring the largest brake
drum used on the types of vehicles the facility is licensed
to inspect;

(e) micrometers or rotor gauges that are accurate to within

0.010 millimetres and that are capable of measuring rotors
on the types of vehicles the facility is licensed to inspect;

(f) a dial indicator that is accurate to 0.010 millimetres;

(g) headlight aiming equipment maintained and calibrated to

the manufacturer’s specifications or a headlight aiming
screen in a level stall large enough to allow a distance of
7.62 metres between the vehicle’s headlights and the
screen;

(h) a torque wrench capable of measuring the torque

requirements of the types of vehicles the facility is
licensed to inspect;

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(i) a tire tread gauge capable of measuring in 0.80 millimetre

increments;

(j) a tire pressure gauge capable of measuring tire pressures

in the ranges required for the types of vehicles the facility
is licensed to inspect.

Requirements for out of province and salvage motor vehicles

4(1) In addition to the equipment listed in section 3, a facility in
which out of province or salvage motor vehicles are inspected shall
have

(a) computerized 4-wheel alignment equipment that is

capable of printing the results of alignment procedures,
and

(b) on-board diagnostic equipment and software for testing

supplemental restraint systems and antilock braking
systems for the types of vehicles the facility is licensed to
inspect.

(2) Subsection (1)(a) does not apply if the licensee of the facility
has an arrangement that has been approved by the Registrar with
the licensee of another facility to perform computerized 4-wheel
alignment procedures at that facility.

Requirements for salvage motor vehicles

5 In addition to the equipment listed in sections 3 and 4, a facility
in which salvage motor vehicles are inspected shall have

(a) standard autobody equipment and tools for the inspection,

repair and maintenance of the types of vehicles the facility
is licensed to inspect,

(b) frame straightening equipment with a 4-point anchoring

system designed to hold a vehicle in a stationary position
that is suitable for the types of vehicles the facility is
licensed to inspect,

(c) measuring devices that are suitable for symmetrical and

asymmetrical bodies and frames for the types of vehicles
the facility is licensed to inspect, and

(d) frame specification manuals or software for the type of

vehicles the facility is licensed to inspect.

Mechanical equipment
6 Without limiting the generality of section 3(a), a facility in
which commercial vehicles are inspected shall have

(a) wheel and hub removal and installation tools,

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(b) a wheel dolly,

(c) wheel seal installation tools,

(d) a magnetic based dial indicator,

(e) a feeler gauge,

(f) a depth gauge,

(g) fifth wheel locking test tools,

(h) a flat surface square,

(i) a brake cam rotation protractor,

(j) a pry bar,

(k) air system timing equipment,

(l) a vacuum gauge, and

(m) an electrical test light.

School buses
7 In addition to the equipment listed in sections 3 and 6, a facility
in which school buses are inspected shall have

(a) a voltmeter,

(b) an ammeter, or

(c) a battery load tester.

Condition of equipment
8(1) All gauges and measuring devices required to be used in a
facility under this Schedule shall be properly calibrated at all times.

(2) All equipment and tools required to be used in a facility under

this Schedule shall be kept clean and in good working order.

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