2.14. When a Scrutineer rejects a Vehicle the relevant details must be put in writing with a copy timed and signed by the Competitor retained by the Scrutineer.
2.15. Technical Commissioners and Scrutineers are permitted to instruct a Competitor to remedy any defect and to re-present the Vehicle for re-examination before proceeding in accordance with Art. 2.14 above.
2.16. At all Events the Chief Scrutineer must supply a written report to the Clerk of the Course covering all Vehicles examined giving reasons for any rejections.
2.17. ASN appointed Scrutineers and Technical Commissioners must report any findings to the Chief Scrutineer and Clerk of the Course with a copy direct to the ASN.
3. Scrutineers shall:
a. Make inspections at any time at the request of the Organisers, the ASN, the Clerk of the Course, Chief Scrutineer or Technical Commissioner.
b. Use only such measuring instruments as may be specified by the ASN. c.
d.
e.
Communicate official information only to the Clerk of the Course, the Stewards of the Event or the ASN.
Prepare and sign the reports of their inspections and pass them to the Clerk of the Course and the ASN as appropriate.
Attend two out of three annual ASN Training Events to maintain their appointment 3.1. The Chief Scrutineer( and any Deputy) shall remain on duty throughout an Event.
3.2. Every Scrutineer responsible for approving a Vehicle shall remain on duty until that Vehicle has completed the Competition( including any post-Competition Scrutineering periods) or until released by the Chief Scrutineer.
3.3. The Official Documents for Events or International Events being run to Appendix J of the FIA’ s International Sporting Code will require the Entrant to have available a copy of the Homologation Papers appropriate to the type of Vehicle participating.
4. Scrutineers Groups
4.1. Chief Scrutineers can instruct Trainee Scrutineers to assist as part of their on-the-job training. Scrutineers are authorised to approve or reject Vehicles and can assist more senior grades at any Event.
4.2. National Scrutineers can take charge of Scrutineering at Events up to National status.
4.3. International Scrutineers can take charge of Scrutineering at any type of Event up to International status including FIA Championship Events.
5. Eligibility Scrutineers
5.1. Eligibility Scrutineers must be licensed Scrutineers and must always work in conjunction with the Chief Scrutineer or Technical Commissioner regarding Judgements of Fact.
5.2. If required to undertake measurements that require stripping of a Vehicle they must be licensed to do so. Measurements which can be performed without stripping may be undertaken by a licensed Scrutineer.
5.3. Eligibility Scrutineers appointed to International Rallies can carry out, or request to be carried out any stripping and dismantling that may be needed.
6. Environmental Scrutineers
6.1. Environmental Scrutineers’ main function is to check noise levels of all Vehicles( including Safety Cars where applicable and Course Cars) at Scrutineering and during the Event and report excessive levels to the Clerk of the Course.
6.2. To assist Owners and Organisers the ASN has set up an Auditing Inspectorate of Environmental Inspectors who are licensed to attend Events and carry out measurements in conformity with Chapter 7.
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