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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components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed)
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CHAPTER VIII NEW TECHNOLOGIES OR CONCEPTS INCOMPATIBLE WITH SEPARATE DIRECTIVES
Article 29.Vehicles, systems, components or separate technical units in compliance with this Directive
Article 30.Vehicles, systems, components or separate technical units not in conformity with the approved type
Article 31.Sale and entry into service of parts or equipment which are capable of posing a significant risk to the correct functioning of essential systems
CHAPTER XVI DESIGNATION AND NOTIFICATION OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
Complete list of information for the purpose of EC type-approval of vehicles
2. MASSES AND DIMENSIONS (e) (in kg and mm) (Refer to drawing...
2.4. Range of vehicle dimensions (overall)
2.4.3. For bodywork approved without chassis (vehicles M2 and M3)
2.5. Mass of the bare chassis (without cab, coolant, oils, fuel,...
2.7. Minimum mass of the completed vehicle as stated by the...
2.8. Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer (y)...
2.10. Technically permissible maximum mass on each axle group:
2.11. Technically permissible maximum towable mass of the motor vehicle in...
2.12. Technically permissible maximum static vertical load/mass on the vehicle’s coupling...
2.16. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible masses (optional: where these values...
2.16.1. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible laden mass (several entries possible...
2.16.2. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each axle and,...
2.16.3. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each axle group...
2.16.5. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass of the combination (several...
3. POWER PLANT (q) (In the case of a vehicle that...
3.2. Internal combustion engine
3.2.1. Specific engine information
3.2.1.1. Working principle: positive ignition/compression ignition, four stroke/two stroke (1)
3.2.1.5. Drawings of combustion chamber, piston crown and, in the case...
3.2.1.7. Carbon monoxide content by volume in the exhaust gas with...
3.2.1.8. Maximum net power (t): … kW at … min–1 (manufacturer’s...
3.2.1.9. Maximum permitted engine speed as prescribed by the manufacturer: …...
3.2.1.10. Maximum net torque (t): … Nm at … min–1 (manufacturer’s...
3.2.10. Minimum cross-sectional areas of inlet and outlet ports:
3.2.12. Measures taken against air pollution
3.2.12.1. Device for recycling crankcase gases (description and drawings):
3.2.12.2. Additional anti-pollution devices (if any, and if not covered by...
3.2.12.2.5. Evaporative emissions control system: yes/no (1)
3.2.13. Location of the absorption coefficient symbol (compression ignition engines only):...
3.2.14. Details of any devices designed to influence fuel economy (if...
3.4. Other engines or motors or combinations thereof (particulars regarding the...
3.5. CO2 emissions/fuel consumption (u) (manufacturer’s declared value)
3.7. Engine-driven equipment Maximum permissible power absorbed by the engine-driven equipment...
3.9. GAS FUELLED ENGINES (In the case of systems laid-out in...
3.9.2. Pressure regulator(s) or vaporiser/pressure regulator(s) (1)
3.9.3. Fuelling system: mixing unit/gas injection/liquid injection/direct injection (1)
4.8. Speedometer (in the case of tachograph give approval mark only)...
6.3. Characteristics of the springing parts of the suspension (design, characteristics...
7.1. Schematic diagram of steered axle(s) showing steering geometry:
8.1. Type and characteristics of the brakes (as defined in Annex I,...
8.2. Operating diagram, description and/or drawing of the following braking systems...
8.3. Control and transmission of trailer braking systems in vehicles designed...
8.4. Vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer with electric/pneumatic/hydraulic (1)...
8.6. Calculation and curves according to the Appendix to item 1.1.4.2 of...
8.7. Description and/or drawing of the energy supply (also to be...
8.8. Calculation of the braking system: Determination of the ratio between...
8.9. Brief description of the braking systems (according to item 1.6 of...
8.10. If claiming exemptions from the Type I and/or Type II...
8.11. Particulars of the type(s) of endurance braking system(s):
9.5. Windscreen and other windows
9.9. Devices for indirect vision
9.10.1. Interior protection for occupants (Directive 74/60/EEC)
9.10.2. Arrangement and identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators
9.10.5. Heating systems for the passenger compartment
9.10.5.1. A brief description of the vehicle type with regard to...
9.10.5.2. A detailed description of the vehicle type with regard to...
9.10.5.2.1. layout drawing of the heating system showing its position in...
9.10.5.2.2. layout drawing of the heat exchanger for heating systems using...
9.10.5.2.3. sectional drawing of the heat exchanger or the parts respectively...
9.10.5.2.4. Specifications shall be given for further important components of the...
9.10.5.3. A brief description of the vehicle type with regard to...
9.10.6. Components influencing the behaviour of the steering mechanism in the...
9.10.7. Burning behaviour of materials used in the interior construction of...
9.10.7.1. Material(s) used for the interior lining of the roof
9.10.7.5. Material(s) used for the heating and ventilation pipes
9.10.7.8. Components approved as complete devices (seats, separation walls, luggage racks,...
9.11. External projections (Directive 74/483/EEC and Directive 92/114/EEC)
9.12. Safety belts and/or other restraint systems
9.12.1. Number and position of safety belts and restraint systems and...
9.12.2. Nature and position of supplementary restraint systems (indicate yes/no/optional):
9.12.3. Number and position of safety belt anchorages and proof of...
9.12.4. A brief description of the electrical/electronic components (if any):
9.14. Space for mounting rear registration plates (give range where appropriate,...
9.17. Statutory plates (Directive 76/114/EEC)
9.17.1. Photographs and/or drawings of the locations of the statutory plates...
9.17.2. Photographs and/or drawings of the official part of the plates...
9.17.3. Photographs and/or drawings of the vehicle identification number (completed example...
9.17.4. Manufacturer’s declaration of compliance with the requirement of item 1.1.1 of...
9.18. Suppression of radio interference
9.18.1. Description and drawings/photographs of the shapes and constituent materials of...
9.18.2. Drawings or photographs of the position of metal components housed...
9.18.3. Table and drawing of radio-interference control equipment:
9.18.4. Particulars of the nominal value of the direct current resistance,...
10. LIGHTING AND LIGHT SIGNALLING DEVICES
10.1. Table of all devices: number, make, model, EC type-approval mark,...
10.2. Drawing of the position of lighting and light signalling devices:...
10.3. For every lamp and reflector specified in Directive 76/756/EEC supply...
10.4. Dipped beam lamps: normal orientation as per paragraph 6.2.6.1 of the...
10.5. A brief description of electrical/electronic components other than lamps (if...
11. CONNECTIONS BETWEEN TOWING VEHICLES AND TRAILERS AND SEMI-TRAILERS
12.4. Details of any non-engine related devices designed to influence fuel...
12.5. Details of any non-engine related devices designed to reduce noise...
12.7. Table of installation and use of RF transmitters in the...
13. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR VEHICLES USED FOR THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS...
13.1. Class of vehicle (Class I, Class II, Class III, Class...
13.6. Number of emergency exits (doors, windows, escape hatches, intercommunication staircase...
13.9. Technical devices facilitating the access to vehicles (e.g. ramp, lifting...
13.10. Strength of superstructure
13.10.2. For superstructures not yet approved
13.10.2.1. Detailed description of the superstructure of the vehicle type including...
13.10.2.2. Drawings of the vehicle and those parts of its interior...
13.10.2.3. Position of centre of gravity of the vehicle in running...
13.10.2.4. Maximum distance between the centre lines of the outboard passenger...
13.11. Points of the Directive […/…/EC] to be accomplished and demonstrated...
14. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR VEHICLES INTENDED FOR THE TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS...
14.3. Special requirements for bodywork, if any, according to Directive 94/55/EC...
Definition of vehicle categories and vehicle types
A. DEFINITION OF VEHICLE CATEGORY
1. Category M: Motor vehicles with at least four wheels designed...
2. Category N: Motor vehicles with at least four wheels designed...
3. Category O: Trailers (including semi-trailers). Category O1: Trailers with a...
5. ‘Special purpose vehicle’ means a vehicle intended to perform a...
5.1. ‘Motor Caravan’ means a special purpose M category vehicle constructed...
5.2. ‘Armoured vehicles’ means vehicles intended for the protection of conveyed...
5.3. ‘Ambulances’ means motor vehicles of category M intended for the...
5.4. ‘Hearses’ means motor vehicles of category M intended for the...
5.5. ‘Wheelchair accessible vehicle’ means vehicles of category M1 constructed or converted...
5.6. ‘Trailer caravans’ see ISO Standard 3833-77, term No 3.2.1.3.
5.7. ‘Mobile cranes’ means a special purpose vehicle of category N3,...
5.8. ‘Other special purpose vehicles’ means vehicles as defined in item 5...
C. DEFINITION OF TYPE OF BODYWORK (only for complete/completed vehicles)
Information document for the purpose of EC type-approval of vehicles
2. MASSES AND DIMENSIONS (e) (in kg and mm)
2.7. Minimum mass of the completed vehicle as stated by the...
2.8. Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer (y)...
2.10. Technically permissible maximum mass on each axle group:
2.11. Technically permissible maximum towable mass of the motor vehicle in...
2.12. Technically permissible maximum static vertical load/mass on the vehicle’s coupling...
2.16. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible masses (optional: where these values...
2.16.1. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible laden mass (Several entries possible...
2.16.2. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each axle and,...
2.16.3. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each axle group...
2.16.5. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass of the combination (Several...
3. POWER PLANT (q) (In the case of a vehicle that...
3.2. Internal combustion engine
3.2.1.1. Working principle: positive ignition/compression ignition, four stroke/two stroke (1)
3.2.1.8. Maximum net power (t): … kW at … min–1 (manufacturer’s...
3.2.1.9. Maximum permitted engine speed as prescribed by the manufacturer: …...
3.2.13. Location of the absorption coefficient symbol (compression ignition engines only):...
9.9. Devices for indirect vision
9.12.2. Nature and position of supplementary restraint systems (indicate yes/no/optional):
11. CONNECTIONS BETWEEN TOWING VEHICLES AND TRAILERS AND SEMI-TRAILERS
12.7.1. vehicle equipped with a 24 GHz short-range radar equipment: Yes/No (strike...
12.7.2. vehicle equipped with a 79 GHz short-range radar equipment: Yes/No (strike...
13. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR VEHICLES USED FOR THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS...
2. MASSES AND DIMENSIONS (e) (in kg and mm)
2.7. Minimum mass of the completed vehicle as stated by the...
2.8. Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer (y)...
2.10. Technically permissible maximum mass on each axle group:
2.12. Technically permissible maximum static vertical load/mass on the vehicle’s coupling...
2.16. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible masses (optional: where these values...
2.16.1. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible laden mass (Several entries possible...
2.16.2. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each axle and,...
2.16.3. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each axle group...
2.16.5. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass of the combination (Several...
11. CONNECTIONS BETWEEN TOWING VEHICLES AND TRAILERS AND SEMI-TRAILERS
List of requirements for the purpose of EC type-approval of vehicles
Procedures to be followed during EC type-approval of vehicles
2. The number of vehicles to be inspected for the purposes...
Standards with which the entities referred to in Article 41 have to comply
Procedure for the assessment of the technical services
7.1. The competent authority must formally appoint an assessment team. The...
7.2. The competent authority must clearly define the assignment given to...
7.3. The competent authority must agree, together with the technical service...
7.4. The competent authority must ensure that the assessment team is...
11. REASSESSMENT AND SURVEILLANCE
11.1. Reassessment is similar to an initial assessment except that experience...
11.2. The competent authority must design its plan for reassessment and...
11.3. When, during surveillance or reassessments, nonconformities are identified, the competent...
11.4. When the corrective or improvement actions have not been taken...
11.5. When the competent authority decides to suspend or withdraw the...
MODEL A Maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
SECTION II The undersigned hereby certifies the accuracy of the manufacturer’s description...
SECTION II 1. Additional information (where applicable): see Addendum
EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE NUMBERING SYSTEM
1. The EC type-approval number shall consist of four sections for...
3. On the vehicle’s statutory plate(s) only, Section 5 shall be omitted....
4. Example of the third system approval (with as yet no extension)...
5. Example of the second extension to the fourth vehicle type-approval...
6. Example of an EC whole vehicle type-approval granted to a...
7. Example of a national type-approval granted to a vehicle produced...
8. Example of the EC type-approval number stamped on the vehicle’s...
9. Annex VII does not apply to UNECE Regulations listed in Annex IV...
2. Results of the exhaust emission tests
2.1. Emissions from motor vehicles Indicate the latest amending regulatory act...
2.2. Emissions from engines for use in vehicles. Indicate and latest...
2.3. Diesel smoke Indicate the latest amending regulatory act applicable to...
PART I (Maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm), or a folder of A4 format)
Side 2 For complete or completed vehicles of categories M2 and M3
6.3. Distance between the front end of the vehicle and the...
12.1. Mass of the vehicle with bodywork in running order: …...
14.4. Technically permissible mass on each axle/axle group: 1. … kg...
17. Maximum mass of trailer (braked): … kg; (unbraked): … kg...
18. Technically permissible maximum laden mass of combination … kg
19.1. Technically permissible maximum mass on the coupling point of a...
33.1. Drive axle(s) fitted with air suspension or equivalent: yes/no
36. Pressure in feed line for trailer braking system: … bar...
Side 2 For complete or completed vehicles of categories N1, N2 and N3
6.3. Distance between the front end of the vehicle and the...
10.2. Ground area covered by the vehicle (N2 and N3 only):...
12.1. Mass of the vehicle with bodywork in running order: …...
14.4. Technically permissible mass on each axle/axle group: 1. … kg...
17. Technically permissible maximum towable mass of the motor vehicle in...
18. Technically permissible maximum laden mass of combination: … kg
19.1. Technically permissible maximum mass on the coupling point of a...
33.1. Drive axle(s) fitted with air suspension or equivalent: yes/no
36. Pressure in feed line for trailer braking system: … bar...
48.1. EC type-approved according to the design requirements for transporting dangerous...
48.2. EC type-approved according to the design requirements for transporting certain...
Side 2 For complete or completed vehicles of categories O1, O2, O3 and O4...
6.4. Distance between the centre of the coupling device and the...
12.1. Mass of the vehicle with bodywork in running order: …...
14.5. Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the...
14.6. Technically permissible mass on each axle/axle group: 1. … kg...
33.2. Axle(s) fitted with air suspension or equivalent: yes/no
48.1. EC type-approved according to the design requirements for transporting dangerous...
48.2. EC type-approved according to the design requirements for transporting certain...
PART II EC CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY
Side 2 For incomplete vehicles of category M1
6.2. Maximum permissible length of the completed vehicle: … mm
7.2. Maximum permissible width of the completed vehicle: … mm
9.2. Maximum permissible height of the c.o.g. of the completed vehicle:...
9.3. Minimum permissible height of the c.o.g. of the completed vehicle:...
13.1. Minimum permissible mass of the completed vehicle: … kg
14.3. Technically permissible mass on each axle: 1. … kg 2....
17. Maximum mass of trailer (braked): … kg (unbraked): … kg...
19.1. Maximum vertical load at the coupling point for a trailer:...
43.3. Types or classes of coupling devices which can be fitted:...
Side 2 For incomplete vehicles of categories M2 and M3
6.2. Maximum permissible length of the completed vehicle: … mm
6.3. Distance between the front end of the vehicle and the...
7.2. Maximum permissible width of the completed vehicle: … mm
9.2. Maximum permissible height of the c.o.g. of the completed vehicle:...
9.3. Minimum permissible height of the c.o.g. of the completed vehicle:...
13.1. Minimum permissible mass of the completed vehicle: … kg
14.4. Technically permissible mass on each axle/axle group: 1. … kg...
17. Maximum mass of trailer (braked): … kg; (unbraked): … kg...
18. Technically permissible maximum laden mass of combination … kg
19.1. Technically permissible maximum mass on the coupling point of a...
33.1. Drive axle(s) fitted with air suspension or equivalent: yes/no
36. Pressure in feed line for trailer braking system: … bar...
43.3. Types or classes of coupling devices which can be fitted:...
Side 2 For incomplete vehicles of categories N1, N2 and N3
4.2. Fifth wheel lead for semi-trailer towing vehicle (maximum and minimum): …...
6.2. Maximum permissible length of the completed vehicle: … mm
6.3. Distance between the front end of the vehicle and the...
7.2. Maximum permissible width of the completed vehicle: … mm
9.2. Maximum permissible height of the c.o.g. of the completed vehicle:...
9.3. Minimum permissible height of the c.o.g. of the completed vehicle:...
13.1. Minimum permissible mass of the completed vehicle: … kg
14.4. Technically permissible mass on each axle/axle group: 1. … kg...
17. Technically permissible maximum towable mass of the motor vehicle in...
19.1. Maximum vertical load at the coupling point for a trailer:...
33.1. Drive axle(s) fitted with air suspension or equivalent: yes/no
36. Pressure in feed line for trailer braking system: … bar...
43.3. Types or classes of coupling devices which can be fitted:...
48.1. EC type-approved according to the design requirements for transporting dangerous...
48.2. EC type-approved according to the design requirements for transporting certain...
Side 2 For incomplete vehicles of categories O1, O2, O3 and O4
6.2. Maximum permissible length of the completed vehicle: … mm
6.4. Distance between the centre of the coupling device and the...
7.2. Maximum permissible width of the completed vehicle: … mm
9.2. Maximum permissible height of the c.o.g. of the completed vehicle:...
9.3. Minimum permissible height of the c.o.g. of the completed vehicle:...
13.1. Minimum permissible mass of the completed vehicle: … kg
14.5. Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the...
14.6. Technically permissible mass on each axle/axle group: 1. … kg...
33.2. Axle(s) fitted with air suspension or equivalent: yes/no
43.3. Types or classes of coupling devices which can be fitted:...
48.1. EC type-approved according to the design requirements for transporting dangerous...
48.2. EC type-approved according to the design requirements for transporting certain...
CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION PROCEDURES
1.1. The EC type-approval authority of a Member State must verify,...
1.2. The requirements in point 1.1 shall be verified to the satisfaction...
1.3. For the purpose of the whole vehicle EC type-approval, the...
2. PRODUCT CONFORMITY ARRANGEMENTS
2.1. Every vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit approved pursuant...
2.2. The EC type-approval authority of a Member State, at the...
2.3. The holder of the EC type-approval must, in particular:
2.3.1. ensure the existence and application of procedures for effective control...
2.3.2. have access to the testing or other appropriate equipment necessary...
2.3.3. ensure that test or check results data are recorded and...
2.3.4. analyse the results of each type of test or check,...
2.3.5. ensure that for each type of product, at least the...
2.3.6. ensure that any set of samples or test pieces, giving...
2.3.7. in the case of whole-vehicle EC type-approval, the checks referred...
3. CONTINUED VERIFICATION ARRANGEMENTS
3.1. The authority which has granted EC type-approval may at any...
3.2. At every review, records of tests or checks and records...
3.3. Where the nature of the test is appropriate, the inspector...
3.4. Where the level of control appears unsatisfactory, or when it...
3.5. In cases where unsatisfactory results are found during an inspection...
LIST OF EC TYPE-APPROVALS ISSUED PURSUANT TO REGULATORY ACTS
LIST OF THE REGULATORY ACTS FOR WHICH A MANUFACTURER MAY BE DESIGNATED AS TECHNICAL SERVICE
PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED DURING MULTI-STAGE EC TYPE-APPROVAL
TIMETABLE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS DIRECTIVE IN RESPECT OF TYPE-APPROVAL
TIME-LIMITS FOR THE TRANSPOSITION OF REPEALED DIRECTIVES INTO NATIONAL LAW
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