Forklifts, eyewash stations, aerial lifts and fire extinguishers, oh my! This is just a short list of the equipment at the dealership that must be inspected on a routine basis. In a highly regulated state like California, it should come as no surprise that state law requires dealers to routinely inspect their equipment at regular intervals. But aside from the regulatory requirements, routinely inspecting equipment ensures that all equipment meets safety standards, functions efficiently and remains in optimal condition, which is essential for maintaining both employee and customer satisfaction. By identifying potential issues early on, equipment inspections help prevent accidents from occurring, reduce any downtime due to those accidents and avoid repairs that eventually become costly. Keeping track of the various intervals of multiple inspections can be confusing. Here is a list of the most common dealer equipment that requires a routine inspection: EQUIPMENT INSPECTION FREQUENCY LEGAL CITATION TIPS Eyewash Stations Monthly 8 CCR § 5162 Inspection requirements differ between plumbed and non-plumbed eyewash stations. Aboveground Tanks Daily 22 CCR § 66265.195 Daily inspection only required on operating days (weekends and holidays excluded). Forklifts Pre-operation (daily) 8 CCR § 3664 Scissor Lifts Pre-operation (daily) 8 CCR § 3646 Aerial Lifts Pre-operation (daily) 8 CCR § 3648 Applies to all boom lifts, bucket trucks and cherry pickers. Portable Ladders Frequent (as necessary) and periodic 8 CCR § 3276 Automotive Lifts Annual 8 CCR § 3542 ANSI/ALI ALOIM. (2020). Standard for Automotive Lifts — Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance. Inspection must be performed by a “certified” inspection company under ANSI/ALI standards. Portable Fire Extinguishers Monthly 8 CCR § 6151 Includes those stationed on forklifts. Personal Fall Arrest Systems Semi-annual 8 CCR § 1670 Compressed Gas Cylinders No explicit inspection documentation requirement, but detailed storage and implied inspection requirements exist. 8 CCR § 4650 Common items that implicate compressed gas cylinder inspections include oxy-fuel cutting equipment and helium tanks for balloons. Overhead and Gantry Cranes Annual 8 CCR § 5031 This equipment is commonly found in heavy line shops. Scaffolding Pre-operation (daily) 8 CCR § 1637 Commonly found in larger parts departments. 25 California New Car Dealer Quarterly
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