Additional Restrictions
Additional requirements apply to diesel-fueled auxiliary power systems and fuel-fired heaters operated on diesel-fueled trucks equipped with 2007 and newer model year engines. The requirements are as follows:
- Diesel-Fueled Auxiliary Power Systems:
- A diesel-fueled auxiliary power system operated on a truck equipped with a 2007 or newer engine must:
- Meet the requirements specified in 13 CCR 2485. That is the auxiliary power system must:
- Be fitted with a verified Level 3 particulate control device (85% particulate reduction efficiency), or
- Have its exhaust plumbed into the vehicle's exhaust system upstream of the particulate matter aftertreatment device.
- In addition, an approved "Verified Clean APS" label must be affixed to the hood of the vehicle; or
- Certify to the requirements specified in 40 CFR §1039.699 (0.02 g/kW-hr PM standard)
- Meet the requirements specified in 13 CCR 2485. That is the auxiliary power system must:
- A diesel-fueled auxiliary power system operated on a truck equipped with a 2007 or newer engine must:
- Fuel-Fired Heaters (Fuel-Operated Heaters) operated on trucks equipped with 2007 and newer engines must meet emission standards specified in requirements specified in 13 CCR 2485.
For a list of diesel-fueled auxiliary power systems and fuel-fired heaters approved for use on trucks equipped with 2007 and newer engines, please see "approved and verified equipment". For trucks with 2006 and earlier model year engines, any auxiliary power system (with federally or California certified off-road engine for internal combustion APSs) and any fuel-fired heater may be used.