N.J.A.C. 13:20 — ENFORCEMENT SERVICE (Subchapter 1 to 53C)

(a) All safety devices that may discharge to the atmosphere shall be vented to the outside of the school bus, and all discharge lines and outlets shall be installed as follows: 1. Discharge lines shall be constructed of metal other than aluminum and shall be of a size and so loca…

Manifolds connected to fuel supply containers shall be supported to minimize vibration and shall be installed in a protected location or shielded to prevent damage from unsecured objects. A normally closed automatic shut-off valve that is held open by electrical current shall be …

(a) All pipes, tubing, hoses, and fittings shall meet the following requirements: 1. All materials and assemblies shall be designed for the widest pressure and temperature ranges to which they may be subjected with a pressure safety factor of at least four. 2. All materials, incl…

(a) Every gasoline or diesel fuel supply line shall have the fuel supply line fitting located in the top of the tank. (b) Supply lines passing through a panel shall be protected by grommets or similar devices, which shall snugly fit both the supply lines and the holes in the pane…

In addition to the NFPA Standard 58A "Liquefied Petroleum Gases Engine Fuel Systems," incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, in effect at the time of installation, fuel systems using LPG shall also meet the requirements of this subchapter. Notes N.J. Admin…

A vapor equalizing valve may be installed in the fuel supply container. The valve shall be capped, except when filling, to withstand the maximum pressure of the container. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-53A.10

A manually-operated shut-off valve shall be installed in the fuel supply container outlet connection serving the supply line and shall be marked "SHUT-OFF VALVE." Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-53A.11

(a) Every LPG fuel supply container shall be equipped with a liquid volume gauge, which shall be designed and installed as follows: 1. The gauging device shall be a type that has been listed by the UL or by any other nationally recognized testing laboratory as meeting the UL requ…

An automatic pressure reducing regulator or a vaporizer regulator designed to withstand a service pressure of at least 250 pounds per square inch shall be installed between the LPG fuel supply container and the carburetor. All regulators and vaporizers shall be of a type that has…

Every compartment in which an LPG fuel supply container is installed shall be vented to the atmosphere unless all piping and connectors are outside of the compartment. The vent or vents shall be installed as per manufacturer's specifications. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-53A.14…

(a) All LPG hose and hose assemblies shall have a working pressure of not less than 350 pounds per square inch and a burst pressure of not less than 1,750 pounds per square inch. (b) Each LPG hose shall be reinforced with corrosion-resistant wire braid and shall be of a type that…

(a) Each LPG fuel supply container shall be constructed, inspected, and permanently marked in accordance with 49 CFR § 393.69, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, or the ASME Code provision. (b) Fuel supply containers constructed to the United States De…

When two or more fuel supply containers are used, a back-flow check valve with a pressure setting not higher than 500 pounds per square inch shall be installed between the back-flow check valves and the filling operation. A hydrostatic relief valve with a pressure setting not low…

(a) Each LPG fuel supply container constructed in accordance with ASME specifications shall be permanently marked with the following information: 1. The official ASME Code U symbol; 2. The manufacturer's name, initials, or trademark; 3. The maximum allowable working pressure in p…

Each valve shall be of a type that has been tested and listed by the UL or by any other nationally recognized testing laboratory as meeting the UL requirements for LPG. Each valve shall be securely mounted and shielded or installed in a protected location to prevent damage from e…

(a) One or more spring-loaded internal safety relief valves shall be installed in each fuel supply container that is connected to vapor space. (b) The fuel supply container shall be permanently marked to indicate the "set to discharge pressure" after the safety relief valves have…

(a) Permanent markings on safety relief valves in ASME fuel supply containers shall include: 1. The manufacturer's name, initials, or trademark; 2. The manufacturer's design or type number; 3. The discharge pressure in pounds per square inch; 4. The discharge capacity in cubic fe…

(a) An internal excess flow valve shall be provided that is designed to close when maximum volume escapes through the smallest connection in the supply line valve or gauging device outlets. (b) The internal excess flow valve shall have a by-pass not to exceed a No. 60 drill size …

(a) The inlet connection in the fuel supply container shall be fitted with either an internal and external check valve or an internal check valve with an adjacent or remote manual shut-off valve. (b) The inlet of the filling system shall be capped, except when filling, to withsta…

In addition to the NFPA Standard 52A "Compressed Natural Gas Vehicular Fuel Systems," incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, in effect at the time of installation, fuel systems using CNG shall also meet the requirements of this subchapter. Notes N.J. Admin…

(a) Each CNG fuel supply container shall be constructed and inspected in accordance with FMVSS No. 304 (49 CFR § 571.304), incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, and shall have a rated service pressure of not less than 2250 pounds per square inch at 70 deg…

(a) Each CNG fuel supply container shall have the following identification markings: 1. The letters "USDOT" with the applicable specification and working pressure; 2. The manufacturer's name, initials, or trademark; 3. The serial number; and 4. The year tested. Notes N.J. Admin. …

(a) A manually-operated shut-off valve shall be in direct contact with the CNG fuel supply container and shall be marked "SHUT-OFF VALVE." (b) A shut-off valve shall not be used for CNG unless it has been certified for that purpose by the manufacturer. (c) The shut-off valve shal…

(a) One or more safety relief devices shall be installed in the CNG fuel supply container in order to vent the fuel to the outside of the school bus passenger compartment. (b) Safety relief devices shall be approved as to type, size, quantity, and location by the Federal Bureau o…

(a) Gauges used in CNG systems shall be designed and installed as follows: 1. Gauging devices shall be designed for the most severe pressure and temperature conditions to which the devices may be subjected with a pressure safety factor of not less than four; and 2. Gauges shall b…

(a) An automatic pressure reducing regulator or regulators shall be installed in every CNG system to reduce fuel supply container pressure to a value consistent with the working pressure required by the carburetor. Means shall be provided to prevent regulator malfunction due to r…

Every compartment in which a CNG fuel supply container is installed shall be vented to the atmosphere, unless all piping and connectors outside of the compartment are vapor-sealed and vented to the atmosphere. The vent or vents shall be installed as per manufacturer's specificati…

In addition to the NFPA Standard 57 "Liquefied Natural Gas Vehicular Fuel Systems," incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, in effect at the time of installation, fuel systems using LNG shall also meet the requirements of this subchapter. Notes N.J. Admin. …

Every compartment in which an LNG fuel supply container is installed shall be vented to the atmosphere unless all piping and connectors are outside of the compartment. The vent or vents shall be installed as per manufacturer's specifications. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-53C.10…

(a) Each LNG fuel supply container shall be constructed and inspected in accordance with 49 CFR § 178.57 (Specification 4L welded insulated cylinders), incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, with the exception of subsections 178.57-13 and 178.57-20 and the…

(a) Each LNG fuel supply container shall be permanently marked as follows: 1. The service pressure; 2. The serial number; 3. The manufacturer's name, initials, or trademark; 4. The inspector's mark; and 5. The date tested. (b) All inlets and outlets, except relief valves and gaug…

Valves shall be certified for LNG use by the manufacturer or certified for cryogenic service at temperatures down to and including minus 320 degrees Fahrenheit. All valves shall be securely mounted and shielded or installed in a protected location to prevent damage from excessive…

(a) Each LNG fuel supply container shall be equipped with one or more safety relief valves. (b) A safety relief valve(s) shall be installed in a line that is connected to the vapor space of the container. A safety relief valve shall be installed between two shut-off valves in a s…

(a) One manually-operated shut-off valve shall be secured directly to the tank vapor outlet with no intervening fitting other than the safety relief valve and shall be marked "VAPOR SHUT-OFF VALVE." (b) Another manually-operated shut-off valve shall be secured directly to the tan…

A positive shut-off valve shall be installed in the fuel supply lines as close to the LNG fuel supply containers as possible, automatically closing off and preventing the flow of fuel to the carburetor when the ignition switch is in the "off" or "accessory" position. Notes N.J. A…

(a) Gauges used in LNG systems shall be designed and installed as follows: 1. Gauging devices shall be designed for the most severe pressure and temperature conditions to which the devices may be subjected with a pressure safety factor of not less than four; 2. Gauges shall be se…

LNG systems shall be equipped with one or two-stage pressure reducing regulators. The regulators shall be installed so that their weight is not placed on, or supported alone by, the attached tubing or flexible lines. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-53C.9

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Certificate of approval" means an inspection sticker issued by an official inspection facility, a licensed private inspection facility, …

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-7.10 Repealed by R.1996 d.28, effective 1/16/1996. See: 27 New Jersey Register 4140(a), 28 New Jersey Register 272(a). Section was "Inspection procedure".

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-7.11 Repealed by R.1996 d.28, effective 1/16/1996. See: 27 New Jersey Register 4140(a), 28 New Jersey Register 272(a). Section was "New vehicle purchaser procedure".

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-7.12 Repealed by R.1999 d.422, effective 12/6/1999. See: 31 New Jersey Register 2466(a), 31 New Jersey Register 4078(a). Section was "Motor vehicle tires".

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-7.13 Repealed by R.1999 d.422, effective 12/6/1999. See: 31 New Jersey Register 2466(a), 31 New Jersey Register 4078(a). Section was "Expired inspection certificates".

(a) Motor vehicles subject to inspection pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:8-1 shall be inspected on a biennial basis, except as otherwise provided by law or regulation. (b) Notwithstanding (a) above, the following motor vehicles subject to inspection pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:8-1 shall be i…

(a) Motor vehicles subject to inspection pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:8-1 shall have the inspection performed at an official inspection facility, a licensed private inspection facility, or a State specialty inspection facility, as provided in this section. (b) Official inspection faci…

(a) Except as otherwise provided in (b) below, whenever a motor vehicle, which has been previously registered other than on a temporary basis in a foreign jurisdiction and is less than five model years old and will not become five model years old within the two-month period follo…

If a motor vehicle inspection as required at N.J.S.A. 39:8-1 discloses the necessity of adjustments, corrections, or repairs, it shall be incumbent upon the owner or lessee of such motor vehicle to have such adjustments, corrections, or repairs made and to present the motor vehic…

(a) When the nature of the defect(s) found at a motor vehicle inspection is such as to constitute a hazard to the public safety, so as to require immediate repairs to such motor vehicle, such repairs shall be made and the motor vehicle shall be presented for reinspection at an of…