Facility Minimum Requirements (For PDI Centers)

1. A covered well ventilated area providing ample room to drive vehicles into and out of without restrictions.
2. A separate vehicle wash/dry area should be available.
3. Vehicles should be processed down a single line flow  process.
4. The flow line should be clearly marked using floor marking set to a minimum required width.
5. Sidewalk ways should be clearly marked and must incorporate the provision for doors fully open down the line.
6. All inspection areas should be clearly marked with adequate natural tone florescent lighting that illuminates the vehicle in a consistent way across all exterior surfaces. The lighting levels should be between 1000 and 2000 lux.
7. The inspection area should consist of a box, line marked on the floor, clearly defining the inspection viewing position 1 m (39 in.) from the vehicle. The floor surface where possible should be finished in a light gray to reflect light. Use suitable stable platforms to allow the roof inspection of high sided vehicles.
8. All possible contact points down the line should be protected using soft foam. This foam should be regularly checked and renewed if required.
9. Portable/Mobile units should have soft foam protection installed to all edges. These should be checked regularly and installed if required.
10. No electrical cables, airlines or pipes should be used across the vehicles.
11. All accessory fitting should be done in an off-line location.
12. Personnel should wear appropriate clothing, which removes any risk of damaging the vehicles.
13. Personnel should be devoid of the following items, which could potentially cause vehicle damage:
    • Exposed metal items such as belt buckles, jean rivets, buttons or zippers.
    • Exposed jewellery, watches, chains or rings. Fully covering these items with soft protection is advisable.
    • Tools or other objects sticking out of pockets.
    • Grease, oil or solvents.
14. The line should be kept clean at all times. All dirt, debris or fluid spillages should be cleaned up immediately.

Exterior Inspection Viewing Position 

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