Inspection School/Field Test

Saf-C 3205.03 Attendance at Inspection School

A management representative and all mechanics who seek approval to conduct inspections shall attend one session of the department's monthly inspection school which is held at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the DMV Concord office, 23 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH, or other location as the director shall determine. Each mechanic shall also be required to attend refresher sessions of the monthly inspection school, as necessary. Inspection School classes are open to the public; however, pre-registration is required and can be done by calling the Dealer and Inspection Desk at (603) 227-4120 prior to the class.

In the event a mechanic is deficient in any area necessary to the completion of an inspection, the director shall require the mechanic to undergo re-training at the monthly inspection school.

Saf-C 3205.04 Mechanic Field Test

Following attendance at the monthly inspection school, a State Trooper shall contact those seeking approval to conduct inspections to schedule an appointment for a trial inspection.

The person shall demonstrate his/her ability to inspect a motor vehicle based upon the inspection criteria contained in the rules.

Any mechanic who has not conducted inspections for a period longer than one year shall:

Attend the inspection school pursuant to Saf-C 3205.03; and
Meet the requirements of above.

All inspection stations (with the exception of motorcycle) shall be required to obtain an OBD II computer from Gordon Darby. You may reach them by calling (800) 383-4124.