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Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (repealed)Show full title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components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed)

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13.SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR VEHICLES USED FOR THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS COMPRISING MORE THAN EIGHT SEATS IN ADDITION TO THE DRIVER’S SEAT

13.1.

Class of vehicle (Class I, Class II, Class III, Class A, Class B):

13.1.1.EC type-approval number of bodywork approved as a separate technical unit: …
13.1.2.Chassis types where the EC type-approved bodywork can be installed (manufacturer(s), and types of incomplete vehicle):

13.2.

Area for passengers (m2)

13.2.1.Total (S0):
13.2.2.Upper deck (S0a) (1):
13.2.3.Lower deck (S0b) (1):
13.2.4.For standing passengers (S1):

13.3.

Number of passengers (seated and standing)

13.3.1.Total (N):
13.3.2.Upper deck (Na) (1):
13.3.3.Lower deck (Nb) (1):

13.4.

Number of passengers seated

13.4.1.Total (A):
13.4.2.Upper deck (Aa) (1):
13.4.3.Lower deck (Ab) (1):

13.5.Number of service doors:

13.6.

Number of emergency exits (doors, windows, escape hatches, intercommunication staircase and half staircase):

13.6.1.Total:
13.6.2.Upper deck (1):
13.6.3.Lower deck (1):

13.7.Volume of luggage compartments (m3):

13.8.Area of luggage transportation on the roof (m2):

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

13.10.

Strength of superstructure

13.10.1.EC type-approval number, if available:
13.10.2.

For superstructures not yet approved

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:
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:
13.10.2.3.Position of centre of gravity of the vehicle in running order in the longitudinal, transverse and vertical directions:
13.10.2.4.Maximum distance between the centre lines of the outboard passenger seats:

13.11.Points of the Directive […/…/EC] to be accomplished and demonstrated for this technical unit:

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