General Information : Open a Testing Station

How to Open a Vehicle Emission Inspection Station

If you are interested in opening a vehicle emission inspection station, you may download a New Station Application Packet (below) for complete instructions. GCAF recommends reviewing this packet before purchasing a facility. The packet includes:

• An outline of the steps to follow when opening a vehicle emission inspection station.
• All of the information needed to research your business options including: purchasing testing equipment, facility requirements, station accounting and inspector training.
• A new station application and an inspector application.
  
  

New Station Application Packet

You may download the complete New Station Application Packet (1.72 MB), which contains all five sections, or you may download each section individually.

• Section I: Preparing to Open Your Station (352 KB)
  • Section I contains: equipment manufacturers and insurance provider information, inspection facility requirements, site evaluation questionnaire and site plan form.
    Site Evaluation Questionnaire
• Section II: New Inspectors (355 KB)
  • Section II contains: the station and inspector applications with complete instructions.
    Station Application
    Inspector Application
• Section III: Next Steps (591 KB)
  • Section III contains: station signage information, how to order analyzer certificates and access Ecommerce, how to order Q&A brochures, and the required materials checklist. E-Commerce UserID Form
    E-Commerce ACH Form
    E-Cert Order Form
• Section IV: General Information (294 KB)
  • Section IV contains: general program information including directions to GCAF offices, industry resources, details on the Industry Advisory Board (IAB), public information and education updates, building permit and fire marshal information, closure grid, and details on the RepairWatch Public Report.
    Required Materials Checklist
    GAS Transfer Request Form
• Section V: I/M Program Rules (311 KB)

If you would like to receive a New Station Application Packet by mail or email, please send an email to info@cleanairforce.com or call 800.449.2471. You will need to provide your mailing address to receive the packet.