PA Emissions Inspector CERTIFICATION
PAPER 2026 FULL SOLUTION GRADED A+
● How often should the Leak Check Test and Gas Calibration be
performed?. Answer: Every 72 hours
● Who Initiates quality control measures?. Answer: PennDOT
● How many times should a test be done if a 'no communication error'
occurs during testing?. Answer: 3
● What order should inspection stickers be placed in?. Answer:
Emissions then Safety
● What is the purpose of the PA enhanced emissions program?. Answer:
For clean air
● What vehicles need to be emissions tested in PA?. Answer: Any
vehicle made in 1975 or newer with a GVWR of 9000 or less
● When was the first emissions and inspection program implemented in
PA?. Answer: 1984
, ● What is the maximum fee for an emissions sticker replacement?.
Answer: $2 in labor plus the sticker fee
● Who can issue a waiver for emissions testing?. Answer: Only a
Certified Repair Technician
● What must a customer provide to obtain a waiver?. Answer: Both
VIRs from failed tests, a completed repair data form, and receipts for
qualifying repairs
● What are the three certification types for emissions testing in PA?.
Answer: Emission Inspector, Certified Repair Technician, Northern
Region EI
● What is the age requirement to become an Emissions Inspector?.
Answer: 18 years or older
● How often must an Emissions Inspector recertify?. Answer: Every two
years
● What are non-subject vehicles in emissions testing?. Answer: Vehicles
not subject to emissions testing, such as classics, motorcycles, and
vehicles with GVWR over 9000
PAPER 2026 FULL SOLUTION GRADED A+
● How often should the Leak Check Test and Gas Calibration be
performed?. Answer: Every 72 hours
● Who Initiates quality control measures?. Answer: PennDOT
● How many times should a test be done if a 'no communication error'
occurs during testing?. Answer: 3
● What order should inspection stickers be placed in?. Answer:
Emissions then Safety
● What is the purpose of the PA enhanced emissions program?. Answer:
For clean air
● What vehicles need to be emissions tested in PA?. Answer: Any
vehicle made in 1975 or newer with a GVWR of 9000 or less
● When was the first emissions and inspection program implemented in
PA?. Answer: 1984
, ● What is the maximum fee for an emissions sticker replacement?.
Answer: $2 in labor plus the sticker fee
● Who can issue a waiver for emissions testing?. Answer: Only a
Certified Repair Technician
● What must a customer provide to obtain a waiver?. Answer: Both
VIRs from failed tests, a completed repair data form, and receipts for
qualifying repairs
● What are the three certification types for emissions testing in PA?.
Answer: Emission Inspector, Certified Repair Technician, Northern
Region EI
● What is the age requirement to become an Emissions Inspector?.
Answer: 18 years or older
● How often must an Emissions Inspector recertify?. Answer: Every two
years
● What are non-subject vehicles in emissions testing?. Answer: Vehicles
not subject to emissions testing, such as classics, motorcycles, and
vehicles with GVWR over 9000
