Body Shop Class A Information Sheet - Certification Requirements - NRS 487.652 & 487.606

Oct 2, 2026

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Body Shop Class A certification requirements under NRS 487.652 and NRS 487.606 define eligibility for Nevada licensed body shops. The document outlines prerequisites including valid Nevada licensure, completed business license and history questionnaires, a non-refundable $300 fee, and compliance with applicable zoning and federal or state permits. It also specifies required insurance coverage, repair equipment, alignment and frame racks, welding and paint booth capabilities, environmental training and hazardous waste procedures, documentation obligations, and customer estimate and warranty duties.

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Body Shop Class A Certification Requirements

Eligibility and application steps

Equipment, insurance, and environmental compliance

Required services and customer obligations

BODY SHOP CLASS A INFORMATION SHEET NRS 487.652 & 487.606 Body Shop Class A certification defined. “Class A certification”means a designation granted toa licensed body shop by the Department indicating that the body shop meets the criteria set forth in NRS 487.652 and any criteria established by regulation. NRS 487.606 BODY SHOP CLASS A CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To be eligible for Class A Certification: 1. Must have a valid Nevada Body Shop license, see Body Shop Information Sheet (OBL246) 2. Application for Business License (OBL237) completed and signed by principal of business, with additional “Class A” activity marked, showing the new activity. 3. Personal History Questionnaire (OBL242) completed and signed by principal(s) of business, if principal’s last submitted PHQ on file is more than one year old. 4. Non-refundable certification fee of $300. 5. Comply with local zoning laws and possess all required local, state, and federal licensesand permits. 6. Possess garage keepers’ and workers’ compensation insurance policies, each with not less than $1,000,000 in coverage. 7. Obtain proper repair specifications for each vehicle being repaired. 8. Every Class “A” body shop shall maintain: (a) The equipment necessary to make three-dimensional measurements of a vehicle that provides a computerized printout of measurements made before and after repair. (b) At least one vehicle lift with a lift capacity of not less than 7,000 pounds, manufactured by a recognized vehicle lift manufacturer, in either a scissor lift, two post lift or four post lift design. (c) A computer assisted four-wheel alignment rack. (d) A 6,000-pound capacity frame repair rack with a minimum of a 20-foot bed and a 360-degree pulling radius. It must support a four-post chassis clamping system capable of providing a secure grip on a conventional frame or unibody rocker sills. (e) Multiple pulling posts capable of being securely locked to the frame rack. (f) An engine hoist having a lift capacity of not less than 1,000 pounds. (g) An approved downdraft style paint booth with a painted surface baking capability. (h) An inverter resistance welder. BODY SHOP CLASS A CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (continued) (i) A MIG (metal inert gas) welder. (j) A certified welding technician. (k) An “I-Car Gold” certification from the “I-Car Industry Training Alliance” or ASE Blue Seal of Excellence for Collision Repair and Refinish. (l) A Federal Environmental Protection Agency approved Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning training certification. (m) A Federal Environmental Protection Agency approved Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest. (n) A valid Federal Environmental Protection number to identify the body shop as a hazardous waste handler. (o) An agreement with one or more third party Consumer Satisfaction Index Verification companies for documenting customer complaints and responses regarding services and repairs. 9. Perform a wide range of services for vehicles being repaired, including, without limitation: (a) Simultaneous adjustment of the exterior and undercarriage of a vehicle. (b) Removal and reinstallation of a frame, suspension, engine, or a drivetrain component. (c) Painting the exterior of a vehicle with a system for applying paint that provides a finish similar to the finish applied by the manufacturer. (d) Inspection of airbags and other occupant restraint devices to the specifications of the manufacturer. 10. Use equipment approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency when performing repairs on air-conditioning systems. 11. Provide each customer with a computer-generated estimate of repairs and a written, limited lifetime warranty that is valid against workmanship defects 12. A site inspection to be conducted by the Department.

FAQs

What are the eligibility requirements to apply for Class A certification?

The shop must hold a valid Nevada body shop license, submit the business license application marked with “Class A” activity, and complete the Personal History Questionnaire when applicable. It must also pay the non-refundable $300 fee and comply with local zoning laws and required licenses and permits.

What equipment must a Class A body shop maintain?

The shop must maintain measurement equipment producing computerized before-and-after outputs, a vehicle lift (at least 7,000 pounds), a computer assisted four-wheel alignment rack, and a 6,000-pound frame repair rack with specified bed length and pulling radius. Additional required tools include multiple pulling posts, an engine hoist, an approved downdraft paint booth, an inverter resistance welder, a MIG welder, and a certified welding technician.

What additional compliance and customer service obligations are required?

The shop must obtain EPA-approved training certifications for motor vehicle air conditioning and maintain an EPA-approved Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest, including using a valid federal EPA number for hazardous waste handling. It must also arrange consumer satisfaction index verification documentation, provide computer-generated repair estimates with a written limited lifetime warranty for workmanship defects, and undergo a Department site inspection.

Oct 2, 2026

Uploaded by lilac