S.I. No. 422/2011 - European Communities (Road Vehicles: Type-Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

• (2) Subject to sub-paragraph (3), where an entrance or exit which is intended to provide access for a wheelchair user is fitted with a power-operated boarding lift or a power-operated boarding ramp which is not within the direct field of vision of the driver—

• (a) the entrance or exit shall be fitted with an optical device; and

• (b) the optical device shall enable the driver to have a clear unobstructed view of the inside and outside of the door area and of the operation of the lift or ramp.

• (3) Sub-paragraph (2) shall not apply to a power-operated boarding lift or a power-operated ramp which can only be operated by a control fitted in accordance with paragraph 5(5)(a)(ii).

Gangways

7.

• (a) shall allow a reference wheelchair to be moved from an entrance to the wheelchair space and from the wheelchair space to an exit, with the wheelchair user moving in a forward facing direction, and to be moved (in either direction) from the gangway into the wheelchair space in the appropriate direction for travel;

• (b) shall not be less than 750mm wide at any point along the gangway; and

• (c) where a vehicle is fitted with more than one wheelchair space, the requirement in (a) above shall be met with any other wheelchair space occupied with a reference wheelchair.

Signs and markings

8.

• (a) coloured white on a blue background,

• (b) of dimensions of not less than 150mm by 150mm when fitted externally or of not less than 60mm by 60mm when fitted internally, and

• (c) situated—

• (i) on the exterior of the vehicle and adjacent to any entrance for a wheelchair user,

• (ii) on the interior of the vehicle and adjacent to any exit for a wheelchair user, and

• (iii) adjacent to any wheelchair space,

and in a position clearly visible to a wheelchair user.

• (2) There shall be situated adjacent to a wheelchair space and in a position clearly visible to a wheelchair user—

• (a) a sign indicating the direction that the wheelchair and the wheelchair user shall face during travel, and

• (b) appropriate safety instructions explaining the use of the wheelchair space.

• (3) Where a regulated public service vehicle is fitted with a wheelchair space for a forward facing wheelchair in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 3, instructions on the use of the wheelchair restraint system and wheelchair user restraint shall be situated in a position readily visible to any person using the system.

Communication devices

9.

• (a) adjacent to a wheelchair space and in a position readily useable by any person who is using the wheelchair space, and

• (b) on the exterior of the vehicle adjacent to any entrance for wheelchair access which is outside the direct view of the driver, except where that entrance is in the rear of the vehicle in which case the device shall be fitted on the rearmost part of the side face of the vehicle from which passengers will board the vehicle and at a height of not less than 850mm and not more than 1000mm measured vertically from the ground (with the vehicle at its minimum height if it is fitted with a kneeling system) to the centre of the device.

• (2) Unless sub-paragraph (3) applies, any communication device fitted in accordance with sub-paragraph (1) shall comply with the following requirements—

• (a) a communication device shall be operable by the palm of the hand;

• (b) the surround of the communication device shall contrast with the device and with the surface on which the surround is mounted; and

• (c) when operated, a communication device shall activate an audible signal which enables the driver to identify that a device fitted in accordance with sub-paragraph (1) has been activated, and where fitted in accordance with sub-paragraph (1)(a), after activating an audible signal may (on being operated subsequently) provide a visual signal which is visible to the driver until the opening of at least one of the exits.

• (3) Where a regulated public service vehicle is required to comply with Schedule 2, any communication device fitted in accordance with sub-paragraph (1)(a) shall comply with the following requirements—

• (a) a communication device shall be operable by the palm of the hand;

• (b) the surround of the communication device shall contrast with the device and with the surface on which the surround is mounted; and

• (c) when operated, a communication device—

• (i) after activating an audible signal to the driver which enables the driver to identify that a device fitted in accordance with sub-paragraph (1)(a) or (b) has been activated, may (on being operated subsequently) provide a visual signal to the driver until the opening of at least one of the exits;

• (ii) shall activate an audible signal which is audible in the passenger area; and

• (iii) shall activate at least one illuminated stopping sign on each deck of the vehicle or, in the case of an articulated vehicle, on each section of that vehicle, which is or would be within the field of vision of the passengers seated on a majority of the seats on that deck or in that section.

• (4) An illuminated stopping sign—

• (a) shall not use only capital letters; and

• (b) shall display illuminated the word “stopping” or a word or words to that effect immediately a communication device is activated and until at least one of the exits is open.

Lighting

10.

• (2) Any lighting fitted to a regulated public service vehicle in accordance with sub-paragraph (1) shall have a means of preventing its operation when the vehicle is in motion if its use is likely to affect adversely the driver’s vision.

Diagram A-Wheelchair Dimensions

Diagram B-Wheelchair Sign

CHAPTER II

GENERAL ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR SINGLE-DECK AND DOUBLE-DECK BUSES (Class I)

Definitions

“contrast” means a contrast in the amount of light which is reflected by the surfaces of the parts of a regulated public service vehicle or its equipment which is required by these Regulations to contrast;

“cushion” means that part of a seat on which a person using the seat sits, whether padded or not;

“deep” in relation to a step, means the distance from the outer edge of the nosing of the step tread to the riser of the step tread;

“doorway area” means that area which is within one metre of any entrance or exit measured horizontally from any point along the external edge of the door aperture;

“exit” means an exit from a regulated public service vehicle but does not include an exit which is provided for use only in case of emergency;

“external step” means the last step or platform from an entrance or an exit which leads directly from the vehicle to the ground;

“gangway” means the space provided for obtaining access from any entrance to the passengers’ seats or from any such seat to an exit other than an emergency exit, but does not include a staircase or any space in front of a seat or row of seats which is required only for the use of passengers occupying the seat or row of seats;

“km/h” means kilometre(s) per hour;

“kneeling system” means a system which enables the bodywork of a regulated public service vehicle to be lowered relative to its normal height of travel;

“mm” means millimetre(s);

“N” means newton(s);

“normal height of travel” means the height specified by the vehicle’s manufacturer for normal vehicle travel;

“priority entrance” means an entrance (not being an entrance fitted to the off-side of the vehicle) providing access to the priority floor area in accordance with paragraph 2(2)(b);

“priority exit” means an exit (not being an exit fitted to the off-side of the vehicle) providing access from the priority floor area in accordance with paragraph 2(2)(b);

“priority floor area” means a single continuous area of floor space comprising not less than 35% of the total floor area of a regulated public service vehicle;

“priority seat” means a seat designated as such in accordance with paragraph 3;

“seat” means a seat intended for use by passengers and, accordingly, does not include the driver’s seat or any other seat intended for use solely by a crew member; and

“total floor area” means the total floor area of a regulated [public] service vehicle, or in the case of a double-deck bus the total floor area of the vehicle’s lower deck, excluding the driver’s cab, wheelboxes, stepwells, internal staircases and any space designated for the storage of luggage.

Floor and gangways

• (2) A regulated public service vehicle shall contain a priority floor area which shall—

• (a) not contain steps;

• (b) provide access to at least one priority entrance to, and one priority exit from, the vehicle or access to steps which lead to such entrances and exits;

• (c) contain all priority seats specified in paragraph 3; and

• (d) have a slope of not more than 3° in any direction, or not more than 5° in any direction within the doorway area, when the vehicle is unladen standing on a level surface and in its normal condition of travel.

• (3) Any gangway within the priority floor area of a regulated public service vehicle shall have a width of—

• (a) not less than 450mm up to a height of 1400mm measured vertically from the floor of the vehicle, and

• (b) not less than 550mm at heights exceeding 1400mm measured vertically from the floor of the vehicle.

Priority seats

• (2) Any priority seat fitted to a regulated public service vehicle and designated in accordance with sub-paragraph (1) shall comply with the following requirements—

• (a) a priority seat shall not be a seat which is capable of being tipped, folded or otherwise moved;

• (b) a priority seat shall face only the front or the rear of the vehicle;

• (c) a priority seat shall not be a seat to which the provisions of paragraphs 3(2) and (3) or 4(5) and (6) of Schedule 1 apply;

• (d) a priority seat shall be as close as practicable to a priority entrance;

• (e) there shall be adequate space under or adjacent to at least one priority seat for the comfortable accommodation of a dog trained to assist a disabled person;

• (f) any armrest fitted to a priority seat shall be moveable to the extent required to permit unrestricted access by a disabled person to that seat or to any other priority seat to which access may be gained past the seat;

• (g) a cushion of a priority seat shall have a width of not less than 440mm measured at the widest point across the surface of the cushion, such distance being equally spaced either side of the centreline of the seating position;

• (h) the top surface of a cushion of a priority seat shall be at a height of not less than 400mm and not more than 500mm above the floor of the vehicle measured from the front edge of the seat and along an imaginary line passing vertically from the centreline of the seating position to the floor;

• (i) where a priority seat faces the same direction as a seat situated directly in front of the priority seat—

• (i) the distance between the front surface of the back of the priority seat and the back surface of the back of the seat in front (measured along an imaginary horizontal line passing along the top surface of the cushion of the priority seat and through the centreline of the seating position of the priority seat) shall not be less than 650mm, and

• (ii) where the back of either seat is adjustable, this measurement shall be made with the seat or seats in the manufacturer’s nominal position for normal use;

• (j) where a priority seat faces any other seat—

• (i) the distance between the front surface of the back of the priority seat and the front surface of the back of the facing seat (measured along an imaginary horizontal line passing along the top surface of the cushion of the priority seat and through the centreline of the seating position of the priority seat) shall not be less than 1300mm, and

• (ii) where the back of either seat is adjustable, this measurement shall be made with the seat or seats in the manufacturer’s nominal position for normal use;

• (k) there shall be—

• (i) not less than 1300mm of clear space above any point along the front edge of the top surface of a cushion of a priority seat measured vertically from the top surface of the cushion,

• (ii) not less than 900mm of clear space above any point along the rear edge of the top surface of a cushion of a priority seat measured vertically from the top surface of the cushion, and

• (iii) clear space between any point on the top surface of a cushion of a priority seat and an imaginary plane connecting the maximum height of clear space specified in (i) above to the maximum height of clear space specified in (ii) above; and

• (l) where a priority seat faces the same direction as a seat situated directly in front of the priority seat or if the priority seat faces a bulkhead or a partition, there shall be—

• (i) above an imaginary horizontal plane passing along the top surface of a cushion of a priority seat and situated in front of the front edge of the cushion, a volume of clear space of not less than 230mm measured in the longitudinal plane of the priority seat, of not less than 420mm measured in the transverse plane of the priority seat (such distance being equally spaced either side of the centreline of the seating position) and of a height not less than the height of the back of the priority seat;

• (ii) below an imaginary horizontal plane passing along the top surface of a cushion of a priority seat and situated in front of the front edge of the cushion, a volume of clear space of not less than 230mm measured in the longitudinal plane of the priority seat, of not less than 300mm measured in the transverse plane of the priority seat (such distance being equally spaced either side of the centreline of the seating position) and of a height not less than the height of the priority seat cushion, and

• (iii) where a priority seat is situated facing a bulkhead or a partition which is more than 1200mm in height measured vertically from the floor of the vehicle, the distances measured in the longitudinal plane of the priority seat referred to in (i) and (ii) above shall not be less than 300mm.

• (3) There shall be a sign on or near a priority seat indicating that disabled persons have priority for the use of that seat.

• (4) In sub-paragraph (2) the phrase “manufacturer’s nominal position for normal use” means the position of an adjustable seat which the manufacturer of the seat recommends, or has nominated, as being the normal position for using that seat.

Steps

• (a) the surface of each tread shall be covered in a slip-resistant material;

• (b) step nosings shall be designed to minimise the risk of tripping;

• (c) across the front edge of each tread there shall be a band of colour not less than 45mm and not more than 50mm in width, which shall contrast with the remainder of the tread;

• (d) the rear of a step shall be closed by a vertical riser between the rear of the tread and either the front edge of the tread above or the floor of the vehicle above;

• (e) any step, other than an external step or a step to a seat fitted to any part of a wheelarch or a step in (f) below, shall—

• (i) not be less than 120mm and not more than 200mm in height, and

• (ii) the surface of the tread shall not be less than 300mm deep and not less than 400mm wide;

• (f) any steps between a gangway and a passenger seat or a row of passenger seats, other than a step to any seat fitted to any part of a wheelarch, shall not be more than 250mm in height; and

• (g) in a flight of steps, the difference in height between any two steps shall not be more than 10mm.

• (2) The height of a step in sub-paragraph (1) shall be measured vertically from the surface of the tread, and at the centre of the tread width, to an imaginary line extended horizontally from the surface of the next tread or floor of the vehicle.

• (3) An external step, leading from not less than one priority entrance and to not less than one priority exit, shall—

• (a) not be more than 250mm in height measured—

• (i) from the surface of the tread of the external step to the ground,

• (ii) if the vehicle is fitted with a kneeling system, with the regulated public service vehicle at its minimum height, and

• (iii) at the centre of the tread width; and

• (b) not be less than 300mm deep.

• (4) A regulated public service vehicle shall not be fitted with a step which can project beyond the side of the vehicle adjacent to the step unless—

• (a) the step is protected by parts of the vehicle or otherwise so that [it] is not liable to injure pedestrians; or

• (b) the step can fold or retract so that it does not project beyond the side face of the vehicle and the vehicle is not capable in the normal course of being driven away unless the step is so folded or retracted.

• (5) Where a regulated public service vehicle is fitted with a power-operated step, that step shall—

• (a) not be capable of operation whilst the vehicle is in motion, and

• (b) be fitted with a safety device which stops the motion of the step if the step is subject to a reactive force not exceeding 150N in any direction and if that motion could cause injury to a passenger.

• (6) Sub-paragraphs (1)(d), (e) and (g) shall not apply to those steps in a double-deck bus which lead from the lower deck to the upper deck.

Handrails and handholds

• (a) along one or both sides of a gangway—

• (i) from a position level with the top of the back of a seat extending to the ceiling of the vehicle, or to a height of not less than 1500mm measured vertically from the floor of the vehicle, at intervals of not more than 1050mm measured in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, or

• (ii) in areas where there are no seats adjacent to a gangway, [from the floor or, where there is a wheel arch or similar structure, from the lowest height which is practicable to, in either case, the ceiling, or] a height of not less than 1500mm measured vertically from the floor of the vehicle, at intervals of not more than 1050mm measured in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and

• (iii) where the gangway is adjacent to the internal walls of the vehicle, horizontally along the internal wall of the vehicle and parallel to those walls at a height of not less than 1200mm and not more than 1500mm measured vertically from the floor of the vehicle;

• (b) in any area where passengers may stand other than a gangway—

• (i) where the area is adjacent to the internal walls of the vehicle, horizontally along the internal walls of the vehicle and parallel to those walls at a height of not less than 1200mm and not more than 1500mm measured vertically from the floor of the vehicle, and

• (ii) in any other area, from the floor to the ceiling, or to a height of not less than 1500mm measured vertically from the floor of the vehicle, at intervals of not more than 1050mm measured in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle;

• (c) from the doorway area immediately adjacent to a priority entrance to not less than one of the priority seats at a height of not less than 800mm and not more than 900mm measured vertically from the floor of the vehicle or, where it is not practical to comply with those requirements, the handrail need not be continuous provided any gap does not exceed 1050mm and a vertical handrail is provided on at least one side of the gap extending from a height of at least 1200mm to a height of not less than 1500mm measured vertically from the floor of the vehicle; and

• (d) on both sides of the interior of an entrance or exit—

• (i) in the case of any external step in the vehicle entrance which is fixed, not more than 400mm measured from the outer edge of the step nosing and at a height of not less than 800mm and not more than 1100mm measured vertically from the ground, with the vehicle at its minimum height if the vehicle is fitted with a kneeling system,

• (ii) in the case of an external step in the vehicle entrance which is not fixed, on both sides of the interior of an entrance or exit not more than 100mm from the outer edge of the step nosing of the lowest fixed step in the vehicle entrance and at a height of not less than 800mm and not more than 1100mm measured as mentioned in (i) above, and

• (iii) in the case of any other steps leading into a vehicle, for the position appropriate to a particular step, at not more than 600mm measured horizontally and inwards from the outer edge of the step nosing of the tread of a step or the floor of the vehicle and at a height of not less than 800mm and not more than 1100mm measured vertically from the surface of the tread of the step.

• (2) Where—

• (a) it is necessary to provide access to and into a wheelchair space, and

• (b) it is not possible to comply with the requirements of sub-paragraph (1)(b) or (1)(c),

a horizontal handrail or, at intervals of not more than 300mm, a series of handholds shall be provided across the gap.

• (3) Any handrail in a regulated public service vehicle that is fitted in order to comply with this paragraph shall comply with the following requirements—

• (a) have a circular cross section with a diameter of not less than 30mm and not more than 35mm, or when fitted at either side of an entrance or exit, an oval cross section the maximum section of which is not more than 35mm and not less than 30mm, and the minimum section of which is not less than 20mm;

• (b) not be less than 800mm or more than 1900mm above the floor of the vehicle;

• (c) have a clear space of not less than 45mm between any part of the vehicle and all parts of a handrail other than its mountings;

• (d) have a slip-resistant surface;

• (e) be capable of being easily and firmly gripped by a passenger; and

• (f) contrast with the parts of the vehicle adjacent to the handrail.

• (4) Any handhold in a regulated public service vehicle that is fitted in order to comply with this paragraph shall comply with the following requirements—

• (a) not be less than 800mm or more than 1900mm above the floor of the vehicle;

• (b) have a clear space of not less than 45mm between any part of the vehicle and all parts of a handhold other than its mountings;

• (c) have a loop shape, or some other form, designed to prevent a hand from slipping from the handhold;

• (d) have a slip-resistant surface;

• (e) be capable of being easily and firmly gripped by a passenger; and

• (f) contrast with the parts of the vehicle adjacent to the handhold.

• (5) A handhold may be placed within the space of a gangway provided—

• (a) it is unlikely to cause injury; and

• (b) it is easily moveable to the extent required to permit unrestricted access by a disabled person to a priority seat or to the gangway.

Communication devices

• (a) within reach of each person seated in a priority seat;

• (b) adjacent to not less than every third row of seats; and

• (c) at a height of—

• (i) not more than 1200mm if the communication device is for the use of seated passengers, or

• (ii) not more than 1500mm if the communication device is for the use of other passengers,

measured vertically from the floor of the vehicle to the centre of the device.

• (2) Any communication device shall comply with the following requirements—

• (a) a communication device shall be operable by the palm of the hand;

• (b) the surround of the communication device shall contrast with the device and with the surface on which the surround is mounted; and

• (c) when operated, a communication device shall—

• (i) provide a signal to the driver of the vehicle to stop the vehicle,

• (ii) activate an audible signal which is audible in the passenger areas, and

• (iii) activate at least one illuminated stopping sign on each deck of the vehicle or, in the case of an articulated vehicle, on each section of that vehicle, which is, or would be, within the field of vision of the passengers seated on a majority of the seats on that deck or in that section, and

• (3) An illuminated stopping sign—

• (a) shall not use only capital letters; and

• (b) shall display illuminated the word “stopping” or a word or words to that effect immediately a communication device is activated and until at least one of the exits is open.

Kneeling Systems

• (a) a switch shall be required to be used to enable operation of the system;

• (b) any control which initiates the lowering or raising of any part or the whole of the body relative to the road surface must be clearly identified and under the direct control of the driver of the vehicle;

• (c) the lowering process shall be capable of being stopped and immediately reversed by a control which is both—

• (i) within reach of the driver whilst seated in the cab, and

• (ii) adjacent to any controls provided for the operation of the kneeling system; and

• (d) the kneeling system shall not—

• (i) allow the vehicle to be driven at a speed of more than 5km/h where the vehicle is lower than the normal height of travel, or

• (ii) allow the vehicle to be lowered when the operation of an entrance or exit door (other than an emergency door) is prevented for any reason.

• (2) In this paragraph “emergency door” means an external door which is generally intended for use only in an emergency.

CHAPTER III

ROUTE AND DESTINATION DISPLAYS

“character” means capital letters or numbers of a specified height and lower case letters of a size relative to that of a capital letter for a given typeface;

“destination” means a word or words to describe the route or final destination; and

“route number” means any combination of numbers or letters which designate a coach route.

• (a) on the front of the vehicle, as close as practicable to the part of the windscreen which is within the driver’s field of vision; and

• (b) on the near-side of the vehicle adjacent to the entrance which is closest to the front of the vehicle at a height of not less than 1.2 metres to the lower edge of the display characters and not more than 2.5 metres to the upper edge of the display characters measured from the ground and, if fitted with a kneeling system, with the vehicle in the normal condition for vehicle travel.

• (2) A regulated public service vehicle shall be fitted with a route number display on the rear of the vehicle.

• (3) Any route number display shall be capable of displaying—

• (a) characters of not less than 200mm in height on the front and rear of the vehicle and not less than 70mm in height on the side of the vehicle;

• (b) characters that contrast with the display background;

• (c) characters that are provided with a means of illumination; and

• (d) not less than three characters.

• (4) Any destination display shall be capable of displaying—

• (a) characters of not less than 125mm in height when fitted to the front of a vehicle and not less than 70mm in height when fitted to the side of a vehicle;

• (b) characters that contrast with the display background;

• (c) characters that are provided with a means of illumination; and

• (d) not less than fifteen characters.

• (5) Destination information shall not be written in capital letters only.

PART 2

Technical Specification and Technical Requirements for

National Small Series Type-Approval for

Category N Vehicles

(small series limit: for N1 is 500 vehicles per type per year; for N2 or N3 is 250 vehicles per type per year)

To enable representative testing the vehicle will be delivered in a presentable state and capable of being laden to maximum authorised weight.

A representative of the manufacturer must be present to enable access to all parts of the vehicle, to assist in explanation of features of that vehicle, and to cooperate in any testing.

Subject / Requirements	Exemptions / Variations	Test Conditions / Resulting Documentation
1. Sound Level The technical provisions of: • paragraph 5 of Annex I to Directive 70/157 as last amended by Directive 1999/101/EC or 2007/34/EC Or • Paragraph 6 to UNECE Regulation 51.02	Directive 70/157/EEC, Annex I, paragraphs 5.3.1.1, 5.3.1.2. and 5.3.1.3 shall not apply.Vehicles for which an approval or test report has been issued prior to modification of the exhaust system down stream of the catalyst, a Stationary Noise Test where a Stationary Noise Test means: a) in the case of a modified exhaust system a stationary test as defined in paragraphs 5.2.3.4.2 and 5.2.3.4.3 of Annex I to Directive 70/157 and shall not exceed the equivalent stationary value recorded on the Certificate of Conformity, Approval Certificate or test report for that vehicle by more than 2dB(A) at 0.5m. b) in the case of vehicles having a maximum permissible mass exceeding 2800kg fitted with a modified air brake system, a test report is required to paragraph 5.4 of Annex I to Directive 70/157/EC except that this shall not apply if air brake silencers are fitted. Modification of the exhaust system length after last silencer not exceeding 2m is permissible without further test.	Laden or unladen vehicle. Approval or Test Report And for modified systems a Stationary Noise Test
2. Emissions (Light Duty Vehicles) The technical provisions of: • paragraph 5 of Annex I to Directive 70/220/EEC as last amended by Directive 2003/76/EC, Row B limit values Or UNECE Regulations 83.05Vehicles manufactured on or after 1st January 2012:the technical provisions of Regulation (EC) 715/2007 as amended byRegulation (EC) 692/2008, Annex I, Table 1.Vehicles manufactured on or after 1stSeptember 2016:the technical provisions of Regulation (EC) 715/2007 as amended by Regulation (EC) 692/2008, Annex I, Table 2.	Applies to N1 and N2 vehicles Directive 70/220/EEC as amended shall cease to apply from 2 January 2013. As from 1st Sep 2010 in the case of new types of N2 vehicles, seeking small series national type approval must comply with Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007. As from 1st Jan 2012 in the case of N2 vehicles, manufactured after that date seeking individual vehicle approval must comply with Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007.Vehicles are exempt from the requirements of On Board Diagnostic systems. This item does not apply to vehicles approved to item 41. Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer is permissible without any further test. An EC type-approval issued to the most representative base vehicle remains valid irrespective of change in the reference mass. Only modifications specified above will be accepted without further test. Any other modifications may be assessed at the discretion of the Approval Authority.	Laden or unladen vehicle.Approval or Test Report AndInspection of modifications (if applicable)
3. Fuel Tanks / Rear Protective DevicesFor fuel tanks: The technical provisions of: • Directive 70/221/EEC as last amended by directive 2006/20/EC Or • For liquid fuel tanks UNECE Regulation 34.01 For vehicles using gaseous fuels: Regulations 67.01 and 115 for LPG. Regulation 110.00 and 115 for CNG. And For rear underrun: The technical provisions of:	Fuel tanks for liquid fuels at ambient temperature must: (a) comply with the requirements given in column 1 except that the approval or test report, need not be for the same vehicle type: and (b) subsequent modifications to the pipework or relocation of a tank excluding the tank, the cap/filler device or the venting device, may be accepted by the Approval authority. Note: The requirements for liquid fuel tanks apply only to fuel tanks used primarily for the propulsion of the vehicle. Rear Protection Device An Installation check must be made to confirm that the rear protective device as a separate technical unit is of a type for which: (a) a type approval or test report has been issued; or (b) has been tested and witnessed by the Approval Authority;	Installation Check that the fuel tank or rear underrun device has been correctly installed in accordance with the technical requirements Fuel tanks for gaseous fuels Approval or Test ReportFuel tanks for liquid fuels at ambient temperature Approval or Test Report Rear Underrun Approval or Test Report
• Paragraph 5 of Annex II to Directive 70/221/EEC as last amended by directive 2006/20/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 58.01	or (c) calculations have been submitted to the satisfaction of the Approval Authority;and a visual inspection that the device has been correctly installed in accordance with the technical requirements.If the vehicle is fitted with a fuel tank for petrol the fuel tank shall be so constructed that it cannot readily be filled from a petrol pump delivery nozzle which has an external diameter of not less than 23.6mm without the aid of a device (such as a funnel) not fitted to the vehicle. The fuel system, including the fuel tank, shall be so designed, constructed and fitted as to withstand the forces, vibration and corrosive environment to which it is likely to be subject. It shall also be so fitted as to avoid the risk of damage, such as abrasion, due to fouling of other parts, and to minimise the risk of fire in the event of any leakage of fuel.
4. Rear Registration Plate Space The technical provisions of paragraphs1 and 2 to Directive 70/222/EEC	A check that the positional, dimensional and the visibility requirements are met.	Approval or Test Report OrA dimensional and the visibility check
5. Steering Effort The technical provisions of: • Directive 70/311/EEC as last amended Or • UNECE Regulation 79.01	For a modified system manoeuvrability test in accordance with paragraph 5 of 1992/62/EEC	Laden vehicle.Approval or Test Report
6. Door Latches and Hinges The technical provisions of: • Paragraph 3 of Annex 1 of Directive 70/387/EEC as last amended by Directive 2001/31/EC Or • Paragraph 5 of UNECE Regulation 11.03.	Evidence that suitable proprietary parts from approved vehicles are used may, at the discretion of the Approval Authority, remove the need for testing	Approval or Test Report OrEvidence that suitable proprietary parts from approved vehicles are used
7. Audible Warning The technical provisions of: • Paragraph 2 of Annex I to Directive 70/388/EEC as last amended by 87/354/EC Or • Paragraph 14 to UNECE Regulation 28.00	Inspection to confirm the presence of approval marks and operation of the device including a Sound Level Check which is a vehicle test as described in the technical provisions given in column 1 except that a voltage test is not required.	Component: Approval or Device must be “e” / “E” markedVehicle: Approval or Test Report OrInspection to confirm the presence and operation of the device including a Sound Level Check.
8. Indirect Vision Devices The technical provisions of: • Directive 2003/97/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 46.02.	Field of view requirements do not apply to optional mirrors.“Optional mirrors”: are mirrors not intended to give a clear view to the rear, side or front of the vehicle within the fields of vision defined in 2003/97/EC; therefore they are in no way a substitute for rear view mirrors	Component Approval: Approval or Device must be “e” / “E” markedVehicle Approval: Approval or Test ReportSpecify the numbers and class(es) of mirror required for each vehicle category.
9. Braking The technical provisions of: • Paragraph 2 of Annex I to Directive 71/320/EEC as last amended by Directive 1998/12/EC and tests as defined in associated Annexes as may be applicable.Or • Paragraph 5 of UNECE Regulation 13.09 and tests as defined in associated Annexes as may be applicable.	For vehicles with a maximum mass equal to or exceeding 2500kg the requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle based on maximum mass may apply.	Laden and Unladen vehicleApproval or Test Report
10. Radio Interference / Electro-magnetic Compatibility The essential technical provisions of: • Directive 72/245/EEC as last amended by Directive 2006/28/EC, section 6 of Annex I taking into consideration the exemptions in section 8 and tests specified in Annexes IV to X Or • UNECE Regulation 10.03	Items for which approval has been granted as part of the base of incomplete vehicle approval do not need re-approval. If adding additional electrical/electronic components to the vehicle then these additional components should be “e” / “E” marked. If they are not “e” / “E” marked then the additional components will require EMC testing as per 2004/104/EC and a test report will be required for evidence of this.	Components: Approval or Device must be “e” / “E” markedInstallation: Approval or Test Report OrA Test / Inspection restricted to a check for “e” / “E” marked components and ESA approval for safety critical items.
11. Diesel Smoke• Directive 72/306/EEC as last amended by Directive 2005/21/EC section 5 of Annex I and tests as defined in Annexes IV and VOr • EC Regulation 715/2007Or • UNECE Regulation 24.03	A free acceleration test such that the coefficient of absorption of the exhaust emissions from the engine immediately after leaving the exhaust shall not exceed- a) for an N1 vehicle, 1.5 per metre or b) for an N2 or N3 vehicle: iii) if the engine of the vehicle is turbo-charged, 3.0 per metre or iv) in any other case, 2.5 per metre is allowed as an alternative. “co-efficient of absorption” is to be construed in accordance with paragraph 3.5 of Annex VII to Directive 72/306/EEC; “free acceleration” has the same meaning as in Annex II to Directive 77/143/EEC as last amended by Directive 92/55/EEC.A test report for a modified system need only refer to the engine as long as the installation conditions are not violated. Vehicles fitted with proprietary engines which have already been satisfactorily tested for emissions to 72/306 may gain approval for the vehicle based on the engine results provided that similar conditions of installation to those on the test report are used. Where “similar” means installation tolerances in the directive. Data should be provided to show that Intake and Exhaust specifications are within the ranges specified in the 72/306/EEC type approval information document.	Approval or Test Report
12. Interior Fittings	Not Applicable
13. Anti-theft and Immobiliser The technical provisions of: • Directive 74/61/EEC as last amended by Directive 95/56/EC.Or • UNECE Regulations 18.03, 97.01 and 116 as applicable.	Immobilisers must be approved as part of the base vehicle or as a Separate Technical Unit. Alarms must be approved as part of the base vehicle or as a Separate Technical Unit. The following shall not apply: Directive 74/61/EEC Annex IV, paragraphs 3.9, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.2.4, 4.2.6, and 4.3.5; UNECE Regulation 18, paragraphs 5.8, 6.1.3, 6.1.4, 6.2.4, 6.2.6, 6.3.5. In the case of devices to prevent unauthorised use the manufacturer may as an alternative to an approval or test report issue a declaration of the device(s) fitted and that they comply with column 1, and in such case an Installation Check will be conducted including any check the Approval Authority considers necessary and in the case of an immobiliser or alarm system a completed installation certificate. An “Installation Check” means: An inspection of installed components as the approval authority deem necessary and in the case of an immobiliser or alarm system a completed installation certificate.	Device to prevent unauthorised use: Approval or Test Report Immobilisers and Alarm Systems: Approval or Test report And Installation Check
	In the case of an immobiliser or alarm system an Installation Check For vehicles with a maximum mass equal to or exceeding 2500kg the requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle based on maximum mass may apply.
14. Protective Steering The essential technical provisions of: • Directive 74/297/EEC as last amended by Directive 91/662/EEC Or • UNECE Regulation 12.03	Applies to N1 vehicles. The requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle based on maximum mass may apply.	Approval or Test Report
15. Seat Strength The technical provisions of: • Directive 74/408/EEC as amended by Directive 2005/39/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 17.06	Except for N1 category, side facing seats may be fitted in accordance with Directive 74/408/EEC as amended by Directive 2005/39/EC, Article 3a, paragraph 3, until 20 October 2010.	Approval or Test Report
16. Exterior Projections	Not Applicable
17. Speedometer and Reverse Gear The technical provisions of: • Directive 75/443/EEC as amended by Directive 97/39/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 39.00	This requirement does not apply to a vehicle fitted with a tachograph if the tachograph provides adequate visual indication of speed to the driver.	Speedometer: Approval or Test Report OrTachograph fitted and provides adequate visual indication of speed to the driver.Reverse Gear:A test to confirm the presence and function of a reverse gear and operation from the driving position.
18. Plates (statutory) The technical provisions of: Directive 76/114/EEC as last amended by Directive 78/507/EEC. AndWhere the vehicle is the subject of a multi stage build a plate is required on completion of each stage as appropriate	Inspection to confirm:the presence of a plate bearing details of Make, Model, VIN (or equivalent unique vehicle identifier), and Masses (Maximum Design values for the Axles, Gross Vehicle and Gross Train, King Pin (for semi trailers only)); the initial VIN or unique vehicle identifier is marked on the chassis or other structure on the right hand side of the vehicle. And that it is placed in a clearly visible and accessible position by a method such as hammering or stamping, in such a way that it cannot be obliterated or deteriorate. Where the vehicle is the subject of a multi stage build a plate is required on completion of each stage as appropriate.	Inspection
19. Seat Belt Anchorages The technical provisions of: • Directive 76/115/EEC as last amended by Directive 2005/41/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 14.06		Approval or Test Report
20. Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices The technical provisions of: • Annex II to Directive 76/756/EEC as last amended by 2007/35/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 48.03 And where applicable: Rear Marker Plates to Statutory Instrument 157 of 1985	For vehicles with a maximum mass equal to or exceeding 2500kg the requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle based on maximum mass may apply.	Approval or Test Report All lighting devices must be “e” / “E” marked and of the correct categories to be fitted in appropriate locations; Headlamps must be appropriate for left-hand rule of the road. The manufacturer should provide a list of components, their “e” / “E” marks and any alternatives covered by test reports.
21. Retro Reflectors, Rear Marker Plates and Conspicuity Markings The technical and marking requirements of: • Directive 76/757/EEC as last amended by Directive 97/29/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 3.02 And Where applicable Rear Marker Plates to Statutory Instrument 157 of 1985 and UNECE 104 (conspicuity markings)	Conspicuity Markings to be red to the rear and white or yellow to the side.	Approval or Devices must be “e” / “E” marked
22. End-outline, Front-position (side), Rear-position (side), Stop, Side Marker, Daytime Running Lamps The technical and marking requirements of: • Directive 76/758/EEC as last amended by Directive 97/30/EC Or • For End-Outline, Front-Position (side), Rear-Position (side), and Stop lamps UNECE Regulation 7.02. For Daytime Running Lamps UNECE Regulation 87.00. For Side Marker lamps, UNECE Regulation 91.00		Approval or Devices must be “e” / “E” marked
23. Direction Indicators The technical and marking requirements of: • Directive 76/759/EEC as last amended by Directive 99/15/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 6.01		Approval or Devices must be “e” / “E” marked
24. Rear Registration Plate Lamps The technical and marking requirements of: • Directive 76/760/EEC as last amended by Directive 97/31/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 4.00		Approval or Devices must be “e” / “E” marked
25. Headlamps including bulbs The technical and marking requirements of: • Directive 76/761/EEC as last amended by Directive 99/17/EC Or • Equivalent UNECE Regulations 1.02, 5.02, 8.05, 20.03, 31.02, 98.00 and 112 for headlamps, And UNECE Regulations 2, 37.03 and 99.00 for all lamps (bulbs).	An Installation Check will be conducted including any check the Approval Authority considers necessary. A check for left-hand rule of the road dipped beam cut off is required. If of self levelling design then a self certification is required.	Headlamps: ApprovalOrApproval and supplementary test report for modificationsLamps (bulbs): Approval or Devices must be “e” / “E” marked Components be e-marked Installation check
25A. Cornering Lamps Where fitted: the technical and marking requirements of UNECE Regulation 119		Approval or Devices must be “e” / “E” marked
26. Front Fog Lamps Where fitted: the technical and marking requirements of: • Directive 76/762/EEC as last amended by Directive 99/18/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 19.02		Approval or Devices must be “e” / “E” marked
27. Towing Hooks The technical provisions of: • Annex II to Directive 77/389/EEC as last amended by Directive 96/64/EC	Not Applicable for N1	Approval or Test Report or manufacturer’s test report
28. Rear Fog Lamps The technical and marking requirements of: • Directive 77/538/EEC as last amended by Directive 99/14/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 38.00		Approval or Devices must be “e” / “E” marked
29. Reversing Lamps The technical and marking requirements of: • Directive 77/539/EEC as last amended by Directive 97/32/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 23.00		Approval or Devices must be “e” / “E” marked
30. Parking Lamps Where fitted: the technical and marking requirements of: • Directive 77/540/EEC as last amended by Directive 99/16/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 77.00		Approval or Devices must be “e” / “E” marked
31. Seat Belts and Restraint Systems The technical provisions of: • Directive 77/541/EEC EEC as last amended by Directive 2005/40/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 16.05	Full Directive specification required in all seating positionsSeat belts which have been specially designed or adapted for use by an adult or young person suffering from some physical defect or disability and intended for use solely by such person are exempt. Any vehicle not required to be fitted with seat belt anchorages is exempted from these requirements.A seat belt bearing an approval may be fitted, whether or not the seat belt has been type approved for the anchorages to which it is fitted, provided that the seat belt complies with the installation requirements.	List minimum numbers and classes of seat belt for each vehicle category Components: Approval or Test Report. Devices must be “e” / “E” marked Installation: Approval or Test Report or manufacturer’s test report
32. Forward Vision	Not Applicable
33. Identification of Controls, Tell-tales and Indicators The technical provisions of: • Directive 78/316/EEC as amended by Directive 94/53/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 121	Inspection to check that the prescribed controls are marked in accordance with the requirements of the directive. Other optional controls should be readily identifiable and must not be confusable with other symbols show in the Directive and Regulation. Electronic displays shall follow any appropriate priority protocol.	Approval or Test Report And Inspection
34. Defrost / Demist	The defrost system must be capable of melting frost or ice on the surface of the windscreen thereby restoring visibility over the bulk of the area prescribed in the washer and wiper section.The demist system must be capable of removing a film of condensate on the inside surface of the windscreen thereby restoring visibility over the bulk of the area prescribed in the washer and wiper section.“Adequate” means sufficiently effective to ensure adequate visibility through the windscreen under all conditions.	Test Report Or Documented details of the system plus a functional check OrWhere appropriate a check for adequate system.
35. Wash / Wipe	Vehicles shall be fitted with adequate washing and wiping devices.For vehicles with a maximum mass equal to or exceeding 2500kg the requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete based on maximum mass may apply if an adequate system is provided in the front.“Adequate” means sufficiently effective to ensure adequate visibility through the windscreen under all conditions.	Test Report OrVisual inspectionTest to the specifications contained in paragraph 5 of 78/318/EEC.
36. Heating Systems The technical provisions of: • Directive 2006/119/EC, section 3 of Annex II, and Annexes III, VII and VIII.Or • UNECE Regulation 122	Systems using waste heat from the engine cooling system need only be checked for presence and operation.Vehicle manufacturer needs to demonstrate the essential requirements are fulfilled. If air is the medium for heat transfer, conduct a test to ensure that CO levels of air coming from vents is not more that 20ppm above the ‘ambient’ air. Normal exhaust measuring equipment may be sufficiently sensitive.	Combustion heaters (if fitted): Approval or Test Report Waste Heat Systems: Approval or Test Report Or Installation Check
37. Wheel Guards	Not Applicable
38. Head Restraints	Not Applicable
39. CO2 Emissions / Fuel Consumption The technical provisions of: • Directive 80/1268/EEC as amended by Directive 2004/3/EC. Or • UNECE Regulation 101	Applies to N1 vehiclesDoes not apply to vehicles fitted with an engine approved to item 41 May be tested concurrent with item 2. May accept validated test report from engine supplier or from another vehicle with proven equivalent characteristics.	Approval or Test Report
40. Engine Power The technical requirements of: • Directive 80/1269/EEC as amended by Directive 1999/99/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 85 where applicable	If standard power unit is fitted the use of the manufacturer’s data or a chassis dynamometer check is permitted.	Approval or Test Report
41. Emissions (Euro IV and V) Heavy-duty Vehicles Directive 2005/55/EC as amended by2006/51/EC, Annex I, and Row B1 limit values.Or UNECE Regulation 49.05Complete or incomplete N1 vehicles manufactured on or after 1 October 2010: Directive 2005/55/EC as amended by 2006/51/EC, Annex I, and Row B2 limit values. Complete or incomplete N2 or N3 vehicles manufactured on or after 1 October 2009: Directive 2005/55/EC as amended by 2006/51/EC, Annex I, and Row B2 limit values.	From 1st Oct 2010 new types of N2 vehicles seeking small series national type approval must comply with Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007. Does not apply to vehicles not fitted with a CI engine except for vehicles fuelled with natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas. Does not apply to vehicles approved under item 2. Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer is permissible without any further test. For vehicles with a maximum mass equal to or exceeding 2500kg the requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle based on maximum mass may apply. Other modifications may be assessed by the Approval Authority. A check will be made that an approved/tested engine is installed in the vehicle, and is marked in accordance with that approval or test report and the intake and exhaust systems are appropriate so as conform to the installation conditions. The approval label on the engine or control unit shall be checked.	Approval or Test Report AndVisual Check
42. Lateral Protection The technical provisions of: • paragraphs 1 to 4 of Directive 89/297/EEC Or • UNECE Regulation 73.	Applies to N2 and N3 vehicles.	Approval or Test Report
43. Spray-suppression systemsComponent:Directive 91/226/EEC.Vehicle: The technical provisions of: Directive 91/226/EEC.	Applies to N2 of maximum mass exceeding 7.5 tonnes and N3 vehicles. Installation Check confirms that approved devices are fitted and installed in accordance with the directive. Except where fitted the requirements do not apply to ‘off-road’ vehicles as defined in Directive 70/156/EEC, or vehicles in which the presence of spray-suppression devices is incompatible with their use.	Components: Approval or Test Report. Devices must be “e” / “E” marked Installation: Approval or Test Report AndInstallation Check
44. Masses and Dimensions (cars)	Not Applicable
45. Safety Glazing The technical and marking provisions of: • Directive 92/22/EEC as amended by Directive 2001/92/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 43.	Exclusions defined in paragraph 1 of Annex II to Directive 92/22/EEC as amended.For vehicles with a maximum mass equal to or exceeding 2500kg the requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle based on maximum mass may apply. Directive 92/22/EEC, Annex III, paragraph 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 do not apply provided that driver’s forward vision is not distorted and that light transmission of at least 70% is maintained.	Component: Approval Andall glazing must be “e” / “E” marked. Installation: Approval or Test Report or manufacturer’s test report and installation check.
46. Tyres The technical provisions and marking requirements of: • Directive 92/23/EEC as last amended by Directive 2005/11/EC Or • UNECE Regulations 30.02 or 30.03, 54 for durability and 117 for noise.AndIn the case of a temporary use spare wheel (if fitted) UNECE Regulation 64.01 And The technical provisions and marking requirements of Regulation (EC) 661/2009 as it relates to tyre wet grip, rolling resistance and rolling noise from the dates shown in that Regulation	Installation Check required to ensure that all tyres (except those that are not accessible) are marked in accordance with the directive including the appropriate speed and load ratings for their particular axle locations and the intended use of the vehicle. Check that tyres don’t foul bodywork. For vehicles with a maximum mass equal to or exceeding 2500kg the requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle based on maximum mass may apply.	Component: Approval or Devices must be “e” / “E” markedInstallation: Approval or Test Report OrInstallation Check Where markings cannot be checked a declaration will be required from the manufacturer.
47. Speed Limitation Devices The technical and marking provisions of: • Directive 92/24/EC as last amended by Directive 2004/11/EC,Or • UNECE Regulation 89.	Applies to N2 and N3 vehicles.Installation Check for presence, component approval markings. and the set speed which must be indicated on a plate in a conspicuous position in the driver’s compartment.	Component: Approval or Devices must be “e” / “E” marked Installation: Approval or Test Report OrInstallation Check
48. Masses and Dimensions The technical provisions of: Directive 97/27/EC as amended by Directive 2003/19/EC, section 7 of Annex I.	Masses and dimension listed in the Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) Regulations 2003 (Statutory Instrument No. 5 of 2003) as amended may apply. For the purpose of Directive 97/27/EC. Annex I, Paragraph 2.4.1., the items specified must also include: (i) any plate, whether rigid or movable, fitted to a trailer constructed for the purpose of carrying other vehicles and designed to bridge the gap between the trailer and a motor vehicle constructed for that purpose and to which the trailer is designed to be attached such that vehicles carried on it may be moved from the trailer to the motor vehicle or from the motor vehicle to the trailer; (ii) any part of a trailer designed primarily for use as a means of attaching it to another vehicle and any fitting designed for use in connection with any such part. Directive 97/27/EC, Annex I, Paragraph 7.6. does not apply to a motor vehicle having 4 or more axles where the distance between the foremost and rearmost axles exceeds 6.4 m.	Approval or Test Report
49. External Projections of Cabs The technical provisions of: • sections 3 & 4 of Annex I to Directive 92/114/EEC Or • UNECE Regulation 61		Approval or Test Report
50. CouplingsWhere fitted, the technical provisions of: • Annex VII to Directive 94/20/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 55.01 or 102 for close coupling devices		Component: Approval Installation: Approval / Test Report
51. Flammability	Not Applicable
52. Buses and Coaches	Not Applicable
53. Frontal Impact	Not Applicable
54. Side Impact	Not Applicable
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56. Vehicles Intended for the Transport of Dangerous Goods The technical provisions of: • Directive 98/91/EC, section 4 of Annex I.Or • UNECE Regulation 105	Only applicable to vehicles intended for the transport of dangerous goods.	Approval / Test Report
57. Front Underrun Protection The technical provisions of: • section 3 of Annex II to Directive 2000/40/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 93.00	Applies to N2 and N3 vehicles.Does not apply to off-road vehicles and vehicles where the provision of a front underrun device is incompatible with its use.	Approval / Test Report
58. Pedestrian ProtectionWhere Frontal Protection Systems fitted, the technical provisions of sections 5 and 6 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) 78/2009	Applies to N1 vehicles	Component: Approval or Test ReportInstallation: Approval or Test Report
59. Recyclability	Not Applicable
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61. Air-conditioning Systems	Not Applicable
62. Hydrogen System The technical provisions and marking requirements of: Regulation (EC) 79/2009		Component: Approval or Test ReportInstallation: Approval or Test Report
63. General Safety	Not Applicable (except as it relates to Subject 46 Tyres)

PART 3

Technical Specification and Technical Requirements for

National Small Series Type-Approval for

Category O Vehicles

(small series limit: for O1 and O2 is 500 vehicles per type per year; for O3 or O4 is 250 vehicles per type per year)

To enable representative testing the vehicle will be delivered in a presentable state and capable of being laden to maximum authorised weight.

A compatible towing vehicle also capable of being laden to maximum authorised must also be supplied.

A representative of the manufacturer must be present to enable access to all parts of the vehicle, to assist in explanation of features of that vehicle, and to cooperate in any testing.