§ 13-2-142. INSPECTION STANDARDS.

(A)

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, to pass inspection, a vehicle must comply with this section. The inspection includes all operational and safety systems.

(B)

A vehicle must conform to the following:

(1)

The vehicle must conform to state safety standards.

(2)

The vehicle must be equipped with a chemical fire extinguisher of a capacity of one quart or greater. The extinguisher must be mounted within the driver's reach.

(3)

The vehicle must be equipped with a spare tire, a jack, and a lug nut wrench or the appropriate tire repair or replacement kit. The spare tire must be appropriately mounted and meet state safety requirements. This paragraph does not apply to a vehicle modified to operate using alternative fuels or to allow the transport of disabled passengers if the modification prevents compliance with this paragraph.

(C)

The vehicle must be in condition to provide dependable and safe mechanical operation.

(D)

The vehicle must have a physical barrier securely anchored between the passenger and luggage compartments if the vehicle has no trunk compartment.

(E)

The vehicle must be equipped with two-way communication equipment capable of transmitting and receiving vocal communications between the vehicle and the dispatching office of the service.

(F)

The vehicle must be equipped with air conditioning and heating equipment operating within manufacturer's specifications.

(G)

The vehicle exterior must meet the following conditions:

(1)

The exterior of the vehicle must be reasonably clean.

(2)

Missing or damaged body moldings or trim must be repaired or replaced.

(3)

Ripped or torn vehicle body parts must be repaired.

(4)

Windshield damage impairing the driver's view or creating a safety hazard must be repaired or replaced immediately. A cracked or damaged side window, rear window, or mirror must be repaired or replaced immediately.

(H)

The vehicle interior must meet the following conditions:

(1)

The interior of each vehicle must be reasonably clean.

(2)

The trunk area must be kept clean and must provide adequate space to accommodate passenger luggage.

(3)

All portions of the interior upholstery of the vehicle must not have noticeable tears or other damage.

(4)

Missing, broken, or significantly damaged interior parts that affect the operation or safety of the vehicle or the passenger's comfort must be repaired or replaced.

(5)

Interior paint may not be noticeably rusted, flaked, scraped, or faded.

Source: 1992 Code Section 8-13-142; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20180628-054 , Pt. 9, 7-9-18.