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Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (repealed)Show full title

Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 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components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed)

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[F113. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR BUSES AND COACHES U.K.

13.1. Class of vehicle: Class I/Class II/Class III/Class A/Class B (2) U.K.

13.1.1. Type-approval number of bodywork approved as a separate technical unit: … U.K.

13.1.2. Chassis types where the type-approved bodywork can be installed (manufacturer(s), and types of incomplete vehicle): … U.K.

13.2. Area for passengers (m 2 ) U.K.

13.2.1. Total (S 0 ): … U.K.
13.2.2. Upper deck (S 0a ) (2) : … U.K.
13.2.3. Lower deck (S 0b ) (2) : … U.K.
13.2.4. For standing passengers (S 1 ): … U.K.

13.3. Number of passengers (seated and standing) U.K.

13.3.1. Total (N): … U.K.
13.3.2. Upper deck (N a ) (2) : … U.K.
13.3.3. Lower deck (N b ) (2) : … U.K.

13.4. Number of passengers seated U.K.

13.4.1. Total (A): … U.K.
13.4.2. Upper deck (A a ) (2) : … U.K.
13.4.3. Lower deck (A b ) (2) : … U.K.
13.4.4. Number of wheelchair positions for category M 2 and M 3 vehicles: … U.K.
13.5. Number of service doors: U.K.
13.6. Number of emergency exits (doors, windows, escape hatches, intercommunication staircase and half staircase): … U.K.
13.6.1. Total: … U.K.
13.6.2. Upper deck (2) : … U.K.
13.6.3. Lower deck (2) : … U.K.

13.7. Volume of luggage compartments (m 3 ): U.K.

13.8. Area of luggage transportation on the roof (m 2 ): U.K.

13.9. Technical devices facilitating the access to vehicles (e.g. ramp, lifting platform, kneeling system), if fitted: … U.K.

13.10. Strength of superstructure U.K.

13.10.1. Type-approval number, if available: … U.K.
13.10.2. For superstructures not yet approved U.K.
13.10.2.1. Detailed description of the superstructure of the vehicle type including its dimensions, configuration and constituent materials and its attachment to any chassis frame: … U.K.
13.10.2.2. Drawings of the vehicle and those parts of its interior arrangement which have an influence on the strength of the superstructure or on the residual space: … U.K.
13.10.2.3. Position of centre of gravity of the vehicle in running order in the longitudinal, transverse and vertical directions: … U.K.
13.10.2.4. Maximum distance between the centre lines of the outboard passenger seats: … U.K.
13.11. Points of Directive 2001/85/EC of the European parliament and of the Council ( OJ L 42, 13.2.2002, p. 1 ) to be accomplished and demonstrated for this technical unit: U.K.
[F213.12. Drawing with dimensions showing the interior arrangement as regards the seating positions, area for standees, wheelchair user(s), luggage compartments including racks and ski-box, if any] ] U.K.
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[F1If a part has been type-approved, that part need not be described if reference is made to such approval. Similarly, a part need not be described if its construction is clearly apparent from the attached diagrams or drawings. For each item for which drawings or photographs shall be attached, give numbers of the corresponding attached documents.

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