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

• (a) it shall be possible to control the vehicle safely, taking account of the vehicle’s speed and acceleration capabilities;

• (b) it shall at all times be possible for the driver, while controlling the vehicle, to have a full view of the road and traffic ahead of the vehicle;

• (c) the clearance between any of the following parts of the vehicle, namely the tyres, wheels, other rotating components associated with the transmission of engine power or braking, moveable parts of the steering mechanism and fixed parts shall be sufficient to ensure no risk of fouling and the wheels and wheel fixings shall be compatible;

• (d) the vehicle structure (chassis or integral chassis-body), shall be so designed and constructed as to withstand the forces and vibration to which it is likely to be subject;

• (e) all entries and exits provided for the vehicle occupants (other than doors) shall be so designed as to allow easy and safe use;

• (f) all aperture covers (other than doors) including tail gates, boot and bonnet lids, shall be capable of being securely latched in the fully closed position;

• (g) the steering, suspension, axles and wheels shall be so designed, constructed and fitted as to withstand the forces and vibration to which they are likely to be subject;

• (h) the electrical system, including the battery, electrical components and wires, shall be securely attached to the vehicle. In particular, the maximum distance between attachments of wires, except those contained within hollow components, shall be 300 mm and wires shall be so fitted and protected as to avoid the risk of damage to insulation, such as abrasion. All components shall be so constructed and fitted as to minimise the risk of corrosion and fire.

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“Regulations 20(12) and 23(7)

and

• (d) by substituting for Schedule 5 the following:

“SCHEDULE 5

Forms of Certificate:

National Small Series Type-Approval and Individual Approval

NATIONAL SMALL SERIES TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE

Communication concerning:

— National Small Series type-approval (1):

— Extension of National Small Series type-approval (1):

— Refusal of National Small Series type-approval (1):

— Withdrawal of National Small Series type-approval (1):

Of a type of:

— Complete vehicle (1)

— Completed vehicle (1)

— Incomplete vehicle (1)

— Vehicle with complete and incomplete variants (1)

— Vehicle with completed and incomplete variants (1)

With regard to Directive 2007/46/EC as last amended by Directive ....../.../EC / Regulation (EC) No. ....../...... (1).

NSS Type-approval No: e24NKSxxxxxx*

Reason for extension:

SECTION I

1. 1 Make (trade name of manufacturer):

2. 2 Type:

Speedometer: Metric only / metric and imperial (1)

Does any dimension of Section III 3 exceed the limits of 7.3 of Directive 97/27/EC (as amended)? yes/no (1)

1. 2.1 Commercial name(s) (2)

2. 3 Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle:

3. 3.1 Location of that marking:

4. 4 Category of vehicle (3):

5. 5 Name and address of manufacturer of the complete vehicle (1):

Name and address of manufacturer of the base vehicle (1) (4):

Name and address of manufacturer of the latest built stage of the incomplete vehicle (1) (4):

Name and address of manufacturer of the completed vehicle (1) (4):

1. 6 Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s):

NSS Type-approval No: e24NKSxxxxxx*

SECTION II

The undersigned hereby certifies the accuracy of the manufacturer’s description in the attached information document of the vehicle(s) type described above ((a) sample(s) having been selected by the type-approval authority and submitted by the manufacturer as prototype(s) of the vehicle type) and that the attached test results are applicable to the vehicle type.

1. For complete and completed vehicles/variants (1):

2. For incomplete vehicles/variants (1):

The vehicle type meets/does not meet (1) the technical requirements of the separate Directives listed in the table in Section II.

1. The approval is granted/refused/withdrawn (1).

2. The approval granted in accordance with Article 20 and the validity of the approval is thus limited to dd/mm/yy.

Dublin	____	xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(Place)	(Signature)	(Date)

Documentation: Total number of pages.

(a)

Attachments: Information package.

Test results (See Annex VIII).

Name(s) and specimen(s) of the signature(s) of the person(s) authorised to sign certificates of conformity and a statement of their position in the company.

A model certificate of conformity.

The validity of this certificate is conditional on the receipt by NSAI, of copies of each Certificate Of Conformity (COC) issued for each vehicle in the series.

NSS Type-approval No: e24NKSxxxxxx*

National Small Series Type-Approval Certificate

This National Small Series Type-Approval (NSSTA) Certificate is, where incomplete and completed vehicles or variants are concerned, based on the approval(s) for incomplete vehicles listed below:

Stage 1: Manufacturer of the base vehicle:

EC Type-Approval Number (1):

Irish NSSTA number (1):

Mutually recognised NSSTA number (1):

NSSTA number from another Member State equivalent to Irish NSSTA (1):

Dated:

Applicable to variants:

Stage 2: Manufacturer:

EC Type-Approval Number (1):

Irish NSSTA number (1):

Mutually recognised NSSTA number (1):

NSSTA number from another Member State equivalent to Irish NSSTA (1):

Dated:

Applicable to variants:

Stage 3: Manufacturer:

EC Type-Approval Number (1):

Irish NSSTA number (1):

Mutually recognised NSSTA number (1):

NSSTA number from another Member State equivalent to Irish NSSTA (1):

Dated:

Applicable to variants:

NSS Type-approval No: e24NKSxxxxxx*

In the case where the approval includes one or more incomplete variants, list those variants which are complete

or completed.

Complete / completed variant(s):

List of requirements applicable to the approved incomplete vehicle or variant (as appropriate, taking account of the scope and latest amendment to each of the separate Directives listed below).

Item	Subject	Directive number	Last amended	Applicable to variants

(List only subjects for which a separate Directive NSS type-approval exists.)

In the case of special purpose vehicles, exemptions granted or special provisions applied pursuant to Annex XI and exemptions granted pursuant to Article 20:

Directive number	Item number	Kind of approval and nature of exemption	Applicable to Variants

NSS Type-approval No: e24NKSxxxxxx*

Appendix 1

List of regulatory acts to which the type of vehicle complies

Subject	Regulatory act reference (1)	As amended by	Applicable to variants
1. Permissible sound levels	70/157/EEC
2. Emissions	70/220/EEC
2a. Emissions (Euro 5 and 6) light duty vehicles/access to information	EC 715/2007
3. Fuel tanks/rear protective devices	70/221/EEC
4. Rear registration plate space	70/222/EEC
5. Steering effort	70/311/EEC
6. Door latches and hinges	70/387/EEC
7. Audible warning	70/388/EEC
8. Rear visibility	71/127/EEC
8a. Indirect vision devices	2003/97/EC
9. Braking	71/320/EEC
10. Radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility)	72/245/EEC
11. Diesel Smoke	72/306/EEC
12. Interior Fittings	74/60/EEC
13. Anti-theft and immobiliser	74/61/EEC
14. Protective steering	74/297/EEC
15. Seat Strength	74/408/EEC
16. Exterior projections	74/483/EEC
17. Speedometer and reverse gear	75/443/EEC
18. Plates (statutory)	76/114/EEC
19. Seat belt anchorages	76/115EEC
20. Installation of lighting and light signalling devices	76/756/EEC
21. Retro reflectors	76/757/EEC
22. End-outline front-position (side), rear-position (side), stop, side marker, daytime running lamps	76/758/EEC
23. Direction indicators	76/759/EEC
24. Rear registration plate lamps	76/760/EEC
25. Headlamps (including bulbs)	76/761/EEC
26. Front fog lamps	76/762/EEC
27. Towing hooks	77/389/EEC
28. Rear fog lamps	77/538/EEC
29. Reversing lamps	77/539/EEC
30. Parking lamps	77/540/EEC
31. Seat belts and restraint systems	77/541/EEC
32. Forward vision	77/649/EEC
33. Identification of controls, tell tales and indicators	78/316/EEC
34. Defrost / demist	78/317/EEC
35. Wash / wipe	78/318/EEC
36. Heating systems	2001/56/EEC

NSS Type-approval No: e24NKSxxxxxx*

Subject	Regulatory act reference (5)	As amended by	Applicable to variants
37. Wheel guards	78/549/EEC
38. Head restraints	78/932/EEC
39. CO2 emissions / fuel consumption	80/1268/EEC
40. Engine power	80/1269/EEC
41. Emissions (Euro IV and V) heavy-duty vehicles	2005/55/EC
42. Lateral Protection	89/297/EEC
43. Spray-suppression systems	91/226/EEC
44. Masses and dimensions (cars)	92/21/EEC
45. Safety glazing	92/22/EEC
46. Tyres	92/23/EEC
47. Speed limiting devices	92/24/EEC
48. Masses and dimensions (other than vehicles referred to in item 44)	97/27/EC
49. External projections of cabs	92/114/EEC
50. Couplings	94/20/EC
51. Flammability	95/28/EC
52. Buses and coaches	2001/85/EC
53. Frontal impact	96/79/EC
54. Side impact	96/27/EC
56. Vehicles intended for the transport of dangerous goods	98/91/EC
57. Front under-run protection	2000/40/EC
58. Pedestrian protection	EC 78/2009
59. Recyclability	2005/64/EC
61. Air-conditioning systems	2006/40/EC
62. Hydrogen Systems	EC 79/2009
63. General Safety	EC 661/2009

• (1) Delete where not applicable.

• (2) If not available at the time of granting the type-approval, this item shall be completed at the latest when the vehicle is introduced on the market.

• (3) As defined in Annex IIA

• (4) See Section II.

• (5) Or UNECE Regulations that are deemed to be equivalent; or performance requirements from other States or Regions that are deemed to be equivalent.

INDIVIDUAL VEHICLE APPROVAL CERTIFICATE

Communication concerning:

— Individual Vehicle Approval (1):

— Refusal of Individual Vehicle Approval (1):

— Withdrawal of Individual Vehicle Approval (1):

Of a type of:

— Completed vehicle.

With regard to Directive 2007/46/EC as last amended by Directive ....../.../EC / Regulation (EC) No. ....../... (1).

IV approval No: e24IVAxxxxxx*

Reason for extension:

Vehicle Identification Number:

SECTION I

1. 1 Make (trade name of manufacturer):

2. 2 Type:

Speedometer: Metric only / metric and imperial (1)

Does any element of Section III 3 exceed those set out in Annex I of Directive 96/53/EC as amended by 2002/7/EC — yes/no (1)

1. 2.1 Commercial name(s) (2):

2. 3 Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle:

3. 3.1 Location of that marking:

4. 4 Category of vehicle (2):

5. 5 Name and address of manufacturer of the complete vehicle:

IV approval No: e24IVAxxxxxx*

SECTION II

The undersigned hereby certifies the accuracy of the manufacturer’s description in the attached information document of the vehicle described above and that the attached test results are applicable to the vehicle.

The vehicle meets/does not meet (1) the technical requirements for Individual Vehicle Approval.

The approval is granted/refused/withdrawn (1).

Dublin	____	xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(Place)	(Signature)	(Date)

Documentation: Total number of pages.

Attachments: Information package.

Test results.

• (1) Delete where not applicable.

• (2) As defined in Annex IIA

IV approval No: e24IVAxxxxxx*

SECTION III

1. Wheelbase (mm):

2. Axle track (mm):

Axle 1: Axle 2:

Axle 3: Axle 4:

1. Length (mm):

Width (mm):

Height (mm):

1. Mass:

Mass of the vehicle with bodywork in running order (kg):

Technically permissible maximum laden mass (kg):

Distribution of this mass on each axle (kg):

Axle 1: Axle 2:

Axle 3: Axle 4:

Technically permissible maximum mass of the combination (kg):

Maximum towable mass (GCW) for tractor units only (kg):

1. Power plant:

Engine identification number:

Engine capacity (cm3):

Fuel:

Maximum net power (kW at min-1):

Euro status (eg. Euro 2, 3, 4, 5):

CO2 emissions (combined):

1. Interior arrangement

Number of seating positions (including driver):

Number of standing spaces:

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and

- (*e*) by substituting for Schedule 6 the following:

“Schedule 6

  AMENDING REGULATIONS

  Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1060/2008 of 7 October 2008 replacing Annexes I, III, IV, VI, VII, XI and XV to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive).

  Regulation (EC) No. 78/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009 on the type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to the protection of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users, amending Directive 2007/46/EC and repealing Directives 2003/102/EC and 2005/66/EC.

  Regulation (EC) No. 79/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009 on type-approval of hydrogen-powered motor vehicles, and amending Directive 2007/46/EC.

  Regulation (EC) No. 385/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 May 2009 replacing Annex IX to 2007/46/EC.

  Regulation (EC) No. 595/2009 of the European Parliament and the Council of 18 May 2009 on the type-approval of motor vehicles and engines with respect to emissions from heavy duty vehicle (Euro VI) and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information and amending Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 and Directive 2007/46//EC and repealing Directives 80/1269, 2005/55/EC and 2005/78/EC.

  Article 18 of Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of July 13, 2009 concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor.

  Regulation (EU) No. 371/2010 of the European Parliament and the Council of 16 April 2010 replacing Annexes V, X, XV and XVI to 2007/46/EC

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  GIVEN under my Official Seal,

  2 August 2011.

LEO VARADKAR,

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation)

The European Communities (Road Vehicles: Type-Approval) Regulations 2009 ( S.I. No. 158 of 2009 ) gave effect to Directive 2007/46/EC (the Framework Directive) and to each of the separate Directives that individually regulate many components, systems and separate technical units of relevant vehicles, in so far as those Directives relate to the type-approval of certain motor vehicles and of certain components, systems and separate technical units. S.I. No.158 of 2009 , as amended by European Communities (Road Vehicles: Type-Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 ( S.I. No. 169 of 2010 ), applies principally to:

• • New vehicles (including certain special-purpose vehicles) of categories M1, M2, M3, N1, N2, N3, O1, O2, O3, O4, whether the relevant vehicle is complete incomplete or completed and, from staggered dates until 2014, existing vehicles of those categories also; and

• • Specified components, systems and separate technical units of such vehicles.

Schedule 1 of S.I. No. 158 of 2009 contains a list of the separate Directives and their amendments and S.I. 158 of 2009 is now being updated by substituting a new schedule for Schedule 1. The new Schedule 1 includes amendments pursuant to the following:

• • Commission Directive 2010/19/EU amending Council Directive 91/226/EEC in the field of spray-suppression systems of certain categories of motor vehicles and their trailers. Directive 91/226/EEC relating to the spray-suppression systems is one of the separate directives in the context of the EC type-approval procedure established under Directive 2007/46/EC. 2010/19/EU amends the scope of Directive 91/226/EC to mandate spray suppression devices for Category N vehicles with a Design Gross Vehicle Weight exceeding 7.5 tonnes and O3 and O4 trailers. The directive clarifies that the requirements with regard to spray suppression devices do not apply to off road vehicles.

Schedule 6 of S.I. No.158 of 2009 contains a list of EU Regulations which amend the Framework Directive 2007/46/EC and S.I. 158 of 2009 is now being updated by substituting a new schedule for Schedule 6. The new Schedule 6 includes amendments pursuant to the following:

• • Commission Regulation (EU) No 371/2010 replacing Annexes V, X, XV and XVI to 2007/46/EC. This EU Regulation allows a manufacturer to carry out tests in the capacity of a technical service for the purposes of approval to certain prescribed separate regulatory acts. In the process entitled ‘self-testing’, the the list of the regulatory acts for which a manufacturer may be designated as technical service is specified in Annex XV to Directive 2007/46/EC. The EU Regulation also allows manufacturers to use computer-aided techniques instead of having to carry out physical tests for certain prescribed tests in a process called ‘virtual testing’. The Regulation also amends Annex V in order to update the documents exchanged between technical services and approval authority.

Schedule 3 of S.I. No. 158 of 2009 lists the Technical Specification and Technical Requirements for National Small Series Type-Approval and Indvidual Vehcile Approval in Ireland. The new Schedule 3 includes amendments in order to:

• • partly aligning the content to that of the equivalent UK SI ([UK] SI 717 of 2009, The Road Vehicles (Approval) Regulations 2009) in an effort to promote mutual recognition arrangments with UK

Schedule 5 of S.I. No. 158 of 2009 prescribes the forms of Certificate for National Small Series Type-Approval and Individual Approval. The new Schedule 5 is updated in order to;

• • specify whether imperial units are present on the speedometer as well as meteric units

• • specify whether the vehicle being approved exceeds the masses and dimensions that would give the vehicle free access to all Member States

• • update the list of EU Regulatory Acts referenced in Appendix 1 in order to align with those contained in Annex IV of the Framework Directive 2007/46/EC as amended.

It must be noted that EC/EU Regulations do not need transposition into Irish law, as they are directly binding throughout the Member States of the European Union. Annex IV of Council Directive 2007/46/EC of 5 September 2007 (as amended) on the type approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (O.J. L263 of 9.10.2007, p. 1) provides a comprehensive applicable list of EC/EU Regulations for motor vehicles and their trailers.

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