Smog Check Station Inspection Checklist

• Test Station

• Location
  Address

• Prepared by

• Conducted on

  Date

Station Licenses and Signs

• Confirm if the following are posted and visible

• Valid automotive repair dealer registration.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Official automotive repair dealer sign.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Valid Smog Check inspector license.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Official Smog Check station sign.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Official Smog Check station service sign (showing test-only as station type).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspection cost sign.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notice to motorist’s sign (cost limit).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Station Equipment

• BAR-97 Emissions Inspection System (EIS).

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Internet connection to EIS.

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• BAR approved EIS calibration gases.

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Ignition timing light with advanced features.

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Low-Pressure Fuel Evaporative Tester (LPFET).

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• BAR certified fuel cap tester and adapters.

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• BAR approved cooling fan (if performing ASM tests).

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• BAR-OIS (On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) Inspection System (OIS) with hardware and software necessary to conduct an OBD inspection), including:<br>• BAR certified data acquisition device (DAD).<br>• Computer (32 or 64-bit Microsoft Windows operating system versions 7, 8.0, or 8.1; Internet Explorer version 9, 10, 11; Windows 8 RT is not compatible.<br>• Printer (compatible with Windows operating system).<br>• Bar code scanner (needed only for OIS download and registration)

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Internet connection to OIS.

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Tools necessary to inspect vehicle ignition, fuel delivery, and emission control system.

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Tire pressure gauge.

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

Station Reference Material and Records

• BAR certified fuel cap adapter guide.

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Low-pressure fuel evaporative tester (LPFET) operator’s manual.

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Current Smog Check Manual and Smog Check Reference Guide.

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Most current Emission Control System (ECS) application guides.

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Vacuum routing and electronic component location guides.

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Electronic components locations manuals.

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• BAR ET Blasts dated after January 1, 2012, relevant to any vehicle inspection procedures.

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Technical service bulletins and manufacturer recall notices.

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

Other Requirements

• EIS passes gas calibration and leak test with dual exhaust probe hose connected.

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• A licensed smog check inspector present during all hours the station is open for the testing of vehicles. Testing of vehicles shall be performed by a licensed inspector.

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Station has enrolled with BAR's Vehicle Information Database (VID) contractor to pay for VID transaction fees and inspection certificates.

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Testing of vehicles shall be performed only in a work area within a building and shall be large enough to accommodate the type of vehicles’ being serviced.

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Station must follow requirements of maintenance of records.

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

COMPLETION

• Comments/Recommendations

• Full Name and Signature of Technician

  Sign