How to Become an Indiana Certified
Emission Repair Facility (ICERF)
There are numerous benefits for repair facilities who
take the extra steps to become Indiana Certified Emission
Repair Facilities. In addition to being more knowledgeable
about emissions failures and how to correct them, shops
that are Indiana Certified Emission Repair Facilities
are listed on a document that is given to motorist when
the vehicle fails the emission inspection. Only repairs
that are performed by an Indiana Certified Emission Repair
Facility can count toward a minimum expenditure waiver,
so many motorists prefer to take their vehicles to an
Indiana Certified Emission Repair Facility.
Shop Certification Requirements:
1) Shop must employ at least one Indiana Certified Emission
Repair Technician (see information below regarding technician
certification ). It is not required that this technician
perform all emissions repairs, however, this technician
should oversee all emissions works performed by non-certified
technicians.
2) Shop must possess the following required equipment
in good working order:
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Repair reference resources
(hard copies or online database subscription)
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Digital multimeter
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Vacuum and fuel pressure
testing equipment
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Carbon/fuel injection cleaning
equipment
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Digital storage oscilloscope
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Scan tool with OBDII capability,
and
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Gas analyzer (preferably
with five-gas capability)
3) Successful completion of
a shop inspection performed by a representative of the Indiana
Department of Environmental Management
To be considered for certification, a shop that meets
the requirements can complete this application
to request their shop inspection, the final step of the
certification process.
How to Become an Indiana Certified
Emission Repair Technician (ICERT)
Indiana Certified Emission Repair Technicians are masters
of their craft who are conscientious diagnosticians motivated
to stay abreast of current technology in their field.
From a professional perspective, Indiana Certified Emission
Repair Technicians are valuable resources for the repair
facilities where they are employed.
Technician Certification
Requirements:
1) Successful completion of a 60-hour training course
that focuses specifically on the detailed needs and
skills required of a technician performing emissions
repairs in coordination with the Indiana vehicle inspection
program.
2) A minimum of ASE L1 certification must be maintained
for Indiana Certified Emission Repair Technician certification
to remain valid.
ICERT training courses are
held once a year over the course of eight weeks, usually
in the spring. Costs are minimal, only covering the cost
of materials that are yours to keep at the conclusion of
the course. It is recommended that a technician enrolling
in the course has at least ASE A8 certification to ensure
that they possess the core knowledge this course builds
upon.
For more information about becoming an Indiana Certified
Emission Repair Technician or an Indiana Certified Emission
Repair Facility, contact Clean Air Car Check at 219-661-8269.
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