Commission Regulation (EU) No 109/2011Show full title

1. Introductory Text

2. Article 1. Scope

3. Article 2. Definitions

4. Article 3. GB type-approval of a vehicle with regard to spray suppression systems

5. Article 4. GB separate technical unit type-approval of spray suppression systems

6. Article 5. GB separate technical unit type-approval mark

7. Article 6. Validity and extension of approvals granted under Directive 91/226/EEC

8. Article 7. Entry into force

9. Signature

10. 1. ANNEX I

       ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS FOR GB type-approval OF VEHICLES WITH REGARD TO THEIR SPRAY SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

       1. PART 1 Information document

          1. MODEL

             1. 0. GENERAL

                1. 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer):

                2. 0.2. Type:

                   1. 0.2.1. Commercial name(s) (if available):

                3. 0.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle...

                   1. 0.3.1. Location of that marking:

                4. 0.4. Category of vehicle(c):

                5. 0.5. Name and address of manufacturer:

                6. 0.8. Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

                7. 0.9. Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any):

             2. 1. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE

                1. 1.1. Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle:

                2. 1.3. Number of axles and wheels:

                   1. 1.3.1. Number and position of axles with twin wheels:

                   2. 1.3.2. Number and position of steered axles:

             3. 2. MASSES AND DIMENSIONS(f)(g)

                1. 2.1. Wheelbase(s) (fully loaded)(g)(l):

                2. 2.6. Mass in running order (maximum and minimum for each variant)...

                   1. 2.6.1. Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the...

                3. 2.8. Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer(i)(3):

             4. 9. BODYWORK

                1. 9.20. Spray-suppression system:

                   1. 9.20.0. Presence: yes/no/incomplete(1):

                   2. 9.20.1. Brief description of the vehicle with regard to its spray-suppression...

                   3. 9.20.2. Detailed drawings of the spray-suppression system and its position on...

                   4. 9.20.3. Approval number(s) of spray-suppression device(s), if available:

       2. PART 2 MODEL (maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)) GB type-approval...

          1. MODEL (maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)) GB type-approval CERTIFICATE...GB type-approval CERTIFICATE Stamp of approval autFhority Communication concerning: Delete...

             2. SECTION I 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer):

                1. 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer):

                2. 0.2. Type:

                   1. 0.2.1. Commercial name(s) (if available):

                3. 0.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle:...

                   1. 0.3.1. Location of that marking:

                4. 0.4. Category of vehicle :

                5. 0.5. Name and address of manufacturer:

                6. 0.8. Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s):

                7. 0.9. Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any):

             3. SECTION II 1. Additional information: see Addendum.

                1. 1. Additional information: see Addendum.

                2. 2. Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests:

                3. 3. Date of test report:

                4. 4. Number of test report:

                5. 5. Remarks (if any): see Addendum.

                6. 6. Place:

                7. 7. Date:

                8. 8. Signature:

                9. 9. The index to the information package lodged with the approval...

       3. Addendum

          to GB type-approval certificate No

          1. 1. Additional information

             1. 1.1. Characteristics of the spray suppression devices (type, brief description, trade...

          2. 5. Remarks (if any):

    2. ANNEX II

       ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS FOR GB type-approval OF SPRAY SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS AS SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNITS

       1. PART 1 Information document

          1. MODEL

             1. 0. GENERAL

                1. 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer):

                2. 0.2. Type:

                3. 0.5. Name and address of manufacturer:

                4. 0.7. In the case of components and separate technical units, location...

                5. 0.8. Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

                6. 0.9. Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any):

             2. 1. DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE

                1. 1.1. A technical description of the spray suppression device indicating its...

                2. 1.2. The materials used:

                3. 1.3. Drawing(s) in sufficient detail and to an appropriate scale to...

       2. PART 2 MODEL (maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)) GB type-approval...

          1. MODEL (maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)) GB type-approval CERTIFICATE...GB type-approval CERTIFICATE Stamp of approval authority Communication concerning: Delete...

             2. SECTION I 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer)

                1. 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer)

                2. 0.2. Type:

                3. 0.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the separate...

                   1. 0.3.1. Location of that marking:

                4. 0.5. Name and address of manufacturer:

                5. 0.7. Location and method of affixing of the GB approval mark:...

                6. 0.8. Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s):

                7. 0.9. Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any):

             3. SECTION II 1. Additional information (where applicable): see Addendum.

                1. 1. Additional information (where applicable): see Addendum.

                2. 2. Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests:

                3. 3. Date of test report:

                4. 4. Number of test report:

                5. 5. Remarks (if any): see Addendum.

                6. 6. Place:

                7. 7. Date:

                8. 8. Signature:

                9. 9. The index to the information package lodged with the approval...

       3. PART 3 EC separate technical unit type-approval mark

          1. 1. The EC separate technical unit type-approval mark shall consist of:...

             1. 1.1. A rectangle surrounding the lower-case letter “g” followed by the...

             2. 1.2. In the vicinity of the rectangle the ‘base approval number’...

          2. 2. The EC separate technical unit type-approval mark shall be affixed...

          3. 3. An example of an EC separate technical unit type-approval mark...

             1. Example of EC separate technical unit type-approval mark

          4. Explanatory note

             1. Legend The EC separate technical unit type-approval was issued ... under...

    3. ANNEX III

       1. PART 1 Requirements for spray suppression devices

          1. 0. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

             1. 0.1. Spray-suppression devices must be constructed in such a way that...

          2. 1. TESTS TO BE CARRIED OUT

             1. 1.1. Depending on their physical operating principle spray-suppression devices are subjected...

          3. 2. APPLICATION FOR GB component TYPE-APPROVAL

             1. 2.1. The application for GB component type-approval pursuant to Article 23...

             2. 2.2. A model for the information document is set out in...

             3. 2.3. The following shall be submitted to the technical service responsible...

             4. 2.4. Markings

                1. 2.4.1. Each sample must be clearly and indelibly marked with the...

                2. 2.4.2. A symbol ‘A’ for devices of the energy-absorption type or...

       2. PART 2 Tests on spray-suppression devices of the energy-absorber type

          1. 1. PRINCIPLE

          2. 2. EQUIPMENT

          3. 3. TEST CONDITIONS

             1. 3.1. The tests must be carried out in a closed room...

             2. 3.2. The ambient temperature and the temperature of the test pieces...

             3. 3.3. De-ionised water is to be used.

             4. 3.4. The test pieces must be prepared for each test by...

          4. 4. PROCEDURE

             1. 4.1. Secure a 500 (+ 0/– 5) mm wide 750 mm...

             2. 4.2. Set the water flow rate at 0,675 (+/– 0,01) l/s...

             3. 4.3. Allow the water to trickle from the sample into the...

             4. 4.4. Carry out the test five times on the sample according...

          5. 5. RESULTS

             1. 5.1. The average percentage calculated in point 4.4 must be 70...

             2. 5.2. If within a series of five tests the highest and...

             3. 5.3. Test whether the vertical position of the device influences the...

       3. PART 3 Test on spray-suppression devices of the air/water separator type

          1. 1. PRINCIPLE

          2. 2. EQUIPMENT

          3. 3. TEST CONDITIONS

             1. 3.1. The tests must be carried out in a closed room...

             2. 3.2. The ambient temperature and the temperature of the test pieces...

             3. 3.3. De-ionised water must be used.

             4. 3.4. The test pieces must be prepared for each test by...

          4. 4. PROCEDURE

             1. 4.1. Secure a 305 × 100 mm sample vertically in the...

             2. 4.2. The pulveriser must be regulated as follows:

             3. 4.3. Pulverise until there is no more water mist and note...

             4. 4.4. Carry out the test five times and calculate the average...

          5. 5. RESULTS

             1. 5.1. The average percentage calculated in point 4.4 must be 85...

             2. 5.2. If within a series of five tests the highest and...

             3. 5.3. Where the vertical position of the device influences the results...

    4. ANNEX IV

       Requirements for type-approval of vehicles with regard to their spray suppression systems

       1. 0. GENERAL

          1. 0.1. Category N and O vehicles, with the exception of off-road...

          2. 0.2. The requirements of this Annex relating to spray-suppression devices, as...

       2. 1. A vehicle representative of the vehicle type to be approved,...

       3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

          1. 2. AXLES

             1. 2.1. Retractable axles

             2. 2.2. Self-tracking axles

          2. 3. POSITION OF OUTER VALANCE

          3. 4. STATE OF VEHICLE

          4. 5. SPRAY-SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

             1. 5.1. The spray-suppression system must meet the specifications set out in...

             2. 5.2. The spray-suppression system for non-steered or self-steered wheels that are...

       4. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

          1. 6. Requirements concerning energy-absorption spray suppression systems for axles fitted with...

             1. 6.1. Mudguards

                1. 6.1.1. The mudguards must cover the zone immediately above, ahead and...

                2. 6.1.2. The front side of the rear part of the mudguard...

                3. 6.1.3. If the mudguards are made up of several components, when...

             2. 6.2. Outer valances

                1. 6.2.1. In the case of single axles, the lower edge of...

                   1. Air suspension:

                   2. Mechanical suspension

                2. 6.2.2. In the case of multiple axles the requirements laid down...

                3. 6.2.3. The distance between the uppermost and the lowermost points of...

                4. 6.2.4. No openings enabling spray to emerge when the vehicle is...

                5. 6.2.5. The requirements of points 6.2.3 and 6.2.4 may not be...

                6. 6.2.6. Tractors for semi-trailers with a low chassis, namely those which...

             3. 6.3. Rain flaps

                1. 6.3.1. The width of the flap must fulfil the requirement for...

                2. 6.3.2. The orientation of the flap must be basically vertical.

                3. 6.3.3. The maximum height of the bottom edge must not exceed...

                4. 6.3.4. The rain flap must not be more than 300 mm...

                5. 6.3.5. In the case of multiple axles where distance d between...

                6. 6.3.6. Rain flaps must not be deflected by more than 100...

                7. 6.3.7. The whole of the front face of the part of...

                8. 6.3.8. No openings enabling spray to emerge are allowed between the...

                9. 6.3.9. Where the spray-suppression device meets the specifications relating to rain...

          2. 7. Requirements relating to spray-suppression systems fitted with energy-absorption spray-suppression devices...

             1. 7.1. Mudguards

                1. 7.1.1. Mudguards must cover the zone immediately above the tyre or...

                2. 7.1.2. All of the inner rear part of the mudguard must...

             2. 7.2. Outer valances

                1. 7.2.1. In the case of single or multiple axles where the...

                2. 7.2.2. No openings enabling spray to emerge are allowed between the...

                3. 7.2.3. Where rain flaps are not fitted behind each wheel (see...

                4. 7.2.4. The entire inner surface of the outer valance, the height...

             3. 7.3. These flaps must extend to the lower part of the...

          3. 8. Requirements concerning spray-suppression systems fitted with air/water separator spray-suppression devices...

             1. 8.1. Mudguards

                1. 8.1.1. Mudguards must comply with the requirements of point 6.1.1(c).

                2. 8.1.2. Mudguards for single or multiple axles where the distance between...

                3. 8.1.3. In the case, of multiple axles where the distance between...

             2. 8.2. Outer valances

                1. 8.2.1. The lower edges of the outer valances must be fitted...

                2. 8.2.2. In the case of single or multiple axles where the...

                3. 8.2.3. In the case of multiple axles where the distance between...

                4. 8.2.4. The depth of the outer valance must extend to not...

                5. 8.2.5. No openings enabling spray to emerge are allowed in the...

             3. 8.3. Rain flaps

                1. 8.3.1. Rain flaps must:

                2. 8.3.2. Spray suppression equipment complying with the specifications set out in...

                   1. 8.3.2.1. The lower edge of the spray-suppression device must be not...

                   2. 8.3.2.2. The spray-suppression device must be at least 100 mm deep....

                   3. 8.3.2.3. Apart from the lower part, which includes the spray-suppression device,...

                3. 8.3.3. The rain flap must not be more than 200 mm...

          4. 9. In the case of multiple axles, the spray-suppression system of...

    5. ANNEX V

       Conformity of production and cessation of production

       1. 1. Conformity of production

          1. 1.1. Any spray-suppression device bearing the GB component type-approval mark must...

          2. 1.2. A type of device is defined by the model and...

          3. 1.3. The manufacturer carries out routine checks in order to guarantee...

          4. 1.4. The competent authorities may also conduct spot checks.

          5. 1.5. Conformity of production with the type of device that has...

          6. 1.6. Devices are deemed to conform if 9 out of 10...

          7. 1.7. If the condition specified in point 1.6 is not satisfied,...

       2. 2. Cessation of production

    6. ANNEX VI

       FIGURES