ANNEX IIIU.K.PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED WITH RESPECT TO [F1GB]  TYPE-APPROVAL

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2.Type-approval procedureU.K.

When receiving an application for vehicle type-approval, the approval authority shall:

(a)

verify that all [F2GB]  type-approval certificates issued pursuant to the regulatory acts as listed in Annex II which are applicable for vehicle type-approval cover the type of vehicle and correspond to the prescribed requirements;

(b)

make sure that the vehicle specifications and data are included in the data in the information packages and in the [F3GB]  type-approval certificates issued in accordance with the relevant regulatory acts;

(c)

when an item number is not included in the information package as provided for in any of the regulatory acts, confirm that the relevant part or characteristic conforms to the particulars in the information folder;

(d)

on a selected sample of vehicles from the type to be approved carry out or arrange to be carried out inspections of vehicle parts and systems to verify that the vehicle or vehicles are built in accordance with the relevant data contained in the authenticated information package in respect of the relevant [F4GB]  type-approval certificates;

(e)

carry out or arrange to be carried out relevant installation checks in respect of separate technical units, where applicable;

(f)

carry out or arrange to be carried out necessary checks in respect of the presence of the devices provided for in explanatory notes 1 and 2 of Part I of Annex II, where applicable;

(g)

carry out or arrange to be carried out necessary checks in order to ensure that the requirements set out in explanatory note 5 of Part I of Annex II are fulfilled.

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