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§ 5146. Internal Combustion Engine Exhaust Emission Control.
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- (a) Exhaust purifier devices shall be used, supplementary to natural or forced dilution ventilation or exhaust collection systems, if required to maintain the concentrations of dangerous gases or fumes below the maximum acceptable concentrations.(b) Only approved exhaust purifier devices shall be used to comply with 5146(a) in enclosed places. Note:Approval by the Division will in all cases be based on the Maximum Allowable Standards for Internal Combustion Engine Exhaust Emissions as set forth in 5146(c).Devices certified as meeting the standard by the California Air Resources Board pursuant to Labor Code Section 6702 are automatically approved.(c) Maximum Allowable Standards for Internal Combustion Engine Exhaust Emissions.(1)Engine DisplacementCarbon Monoxidein cubic inchespercent50-1002.3100-1402.0140 or greater1.5(2) Exhaust gas concentrations shall be adjusted to a dry exhaust volume using the ratio 15 P[1/2(% CO) + % CO 2 + 10(% Hydrocarbon)].(3) Hydrocarbons are defined as the organic constituents of exhaust as measured by a hexane-sensitized nondispersive infrared analyzer or equivalent.(4) Carbon monoxide shall be measured by a nondispersive infrared analyzer or equivalent.(5) The standards refer to a composite sample representing the operating condition described as follows:Operating ConditionInches of MercuryPercentIntake Manifold Vacuumof TimeIDLE30CRUISE1000 RPM @ 16” of Mercury Intake Manifold Vacuum201000 RPM @ 11” of Mercury Intake Manifold Vacuum202000 RPM @ 16” of Mercury Intake Manifold Vacuum102000 RPM @ 10” of Mercury Intake Manifold Vacuum10ACCELERATIONIdle to 2500 RPM in 5 seconds @ 6” vacuum5DECELERATION2000-500 RPM greater than 20” vacuum5HISTORY1. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b) and adding new Note filed 2-4-2005 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2005, No. 5).
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Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.