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►B COUNCIL DIRECTIVE
of 18December 1975
on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to anchorages for motor-vehicle
safety belts
(76/115/EEC)
(OJ L 24, 30.1.1976, p. 6)
Amended by:
Official Journal
No page date
►M1 Council Directive 81/575/EEC of 20 July 1981 L 209 30 29.7.1981
►M2 Commission Directive 82/318/EEC of 2 April 1982 L 139 9 19.5.1982
►M3 Commission Directive 90/629/EEC of 30 October 1990 L 341 14 6.12.1990
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COUNCIL DIRECTIVE
of 18December 1975
on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
anchorages for motor-vehicle safety belts
(76/115/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic
Community, and in particular Article 100 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),
Whereas the technical requirements with which motor vehicles must
comply pursuant to national laws relate inter alia to safety belt
anchorages;
Whereas those requirements differ from one Member State to another;
whereas it is therefore necessary that all Member States adopt the samerequirements, either in addition to or in place of their existing rules, in
order, in particular, to allow the EEC type-approval procedure, which
was the subject of Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 onthe approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the typeapproval of motor vehicles and their trailers (
3), to be introduced in
respect of each type of vehicle;
Whereas common requirements for the interior fittings of the passenger
compartment, the layout of the controls, the roof, the backrest and rearpart of the seats were laid down by Directive 74/60/EEC (
4); whereas
common requirements on interior fittings relating to the behaviour of the
steering mechanism in the event of impact were laid down by Directive
74/297/EEC (5); whereas common requirements concerning the strength
of seats and their anchorages were laid down by Directive 74/408/EEC (
6); whereas other requirements will be adopted subsequently
concerning interior fittings, and in particular safety belts, head restraints
and the identification of controls;
Whereas approximation of the national laws relating to motor vehicles
entails recognition by the Member States of the checks carried out byeach of them on the basis of the common requirements; whereas, for it to
operate effectively, such a system calls for the implementation of these
requirements by all of the Member States with effect from the samedate,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
Article 1
This Directive applies to anchorages for motor vehicle safety belts
intended for adult occupants of forward-facing seats.
Article 2
For the purposes of this Directive, ‘vehicle’ means any motor vehicle in
categories M and N as defined in Annex I to Directive 70/156/EEC
intended for use on the road, having at least four wheels and a maximumdesign speed exceeding 25 km/h.1976L0115 — EN — 06.12.1990 — 003.001 — 2
(1) OJ No C 5, 8. 1. 1975, p. 41.
(2) OJ No C 47, 27. 2. 1975, p. 45.
(3) OJ No L 42, 23. 2. 1970, p. 1.
(4) OJ No L 38, 11. 2. 1974, p. 2.
(5) OJ No L 165, 20. 6. 1974, p. 16.
(6) OJ No L 221, 12. 8. 1974, p. 1.▼M1
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Article 3
No Member State may refuse to grant EEC type-approval or national
type-approval of a motor vehicle on grounds relating to the anchorages
for safety belts if these anchorages comply with the requirements laid
down in Annexes I, III and IV.
Article 4
No Member State may refuse or prohibit the sale, registration, entry into
service or use of any motor vehicle on grounds relating to theanchorages for safety belts if these anchorages comply with therequirements laid down in Annexes I, III and IV.
Article 5
A Member State which has granted type-approval shall take the
necessary measures to ensure that it is informed of any modification toany of the parts or characteristics referred to in Annex I, point 1.1. The
competent authorities of that Member State shall determine whether
fresh tests should be carried out on the modified vehicle type and a freshreport drawn up. Where such tests reveal failure to comply with therequirements of this Directive, the modification shall not be approved.
Article 6
Any amendments necessary to adjust the requirements of the Annexes to
take account of technical progress shall be adopted in accordance withthe procedure laid down in Article 13 of Directive 70/156/EEC.
Article 7
1. Member States shall, before 1 October 1976, adopt and publish the
provisions necessary to comply with this Directive and shall immedi-ately inform the Commission thereof.
They shall apply these provisions with effect from 1 January 1977.
2. Once this Directive has been notified, the Member States shall also
ensure that the Commission is informed of all draft laws, regulations oradministrative provisions which they propose to adopt in the fieldcovered by this Directive in sufficient time to enable it to submit itscomments.
Article 8
This Directive is addressed to the Member States.1976L0115 — EN — 06.12.1990 — 003.001 — 3
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ANNEX I
DEFINITIONS, APPLICATION FOR EEC TYPE-APPROVAL, EEC
TYPE-APPROVAL, SPECIFICATIONS, TESTS, CONFORMITY OF
PRODUCTION, INSTRUCTIONS
1. DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Directive:
1.1. ‘vehicle type’ as regards safety belt anchorages means a category
of vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as:
the dimensions, lines and constituent materials of the components
of the vehicle structure or seat structure or any other part of the
vehicle to which the belt anchorages are attached;
1.2. ‘belt anchorages’ means the parts of the vehicle structure or seat
structure or any other part of the vehicle to which the safety belt
assemblies are to be secured;
1.3. ‘safety belt’ (or ‘seat belt’ or ‘belt’) means an arrangement of
straps with a securing buckle, adjusting devices and attachments
which is capable of being anchored to a vehicle and is designed to
diminish the risk of injury to its wearer, in the event of collision or
abrupt vehicle deceleration, by limiting the mobility of the wearer's
body. Such an arrangement is generally referred to as a ‘belt
assembly’, a term also embracing any device for energy absorption
or belt retraction;
1.4. ‘strap guide’ means a deivce which alters the lie of the strap in
relation to the wearer of the belt assembly.
1.5. ‘effective belt anchorage’ means the point used to determine, as
specified in point 4.4, the angle of each part of the safety belt in
relation to the wearer, that is, the point to which a strap would need
to be attached to provide the same lie as the intended lie of the belt
when worn, and which may or may not be the actual belt
anchorage depending on the configuration of the safety belt
hardware at its attachment to the belt anchorage, for example, in
the case:
1.5.1. where a safety belt incorporates a rigid part which is attached to a
lower belt anchorage and which is either fixed or free to swivel, the
effective belt anchorage for all positions of seat adjustment is the
point at which the strap is attached to that rigid part,
1.5.2. where a strap guide is used on the vehicle structure or on the seat
structure, the middle point of the guide at the place where the strap
leaves the guide on the belt wearer's side shall be regarded as the
effective belt anchorage; the strap shall lie in a straight line
between the effective belt anchorage and the wearer,
1.5.3. where the belt runs directly from the wearer to a retractor attached
to the vehicle structure or the seat structure without an intervening
strap guide, the effective belt anchorage shall be considered as
being the intersection of the axis of the reel for storing the strap
with the plane passing through the centre line of the strap on the
reel;
1.6. ‘seat’ means a structure which may or may not be integral with the
vehicle structure complete with trim, intended to seat one adult
person. The term covers both an individual seat or part of a bench
seat intended to seat one person;
1.6.1. a ‘front passenger seat’ means any seat where the ‘foremost H-
point’ of the seat in question is in or in front of the vertical
tranverse plane through the drivers R-point.
1.7. ‘bench seat’ means a structure complete with trim, intended to seat
at least two adults;
1.8. ‘group ofseats’ means either a bench-type seat, or seats which are
separate but side by side (i.e. fixed so that the front seat anchorages
of one of these seats are in line with the front or rear anchorages of
the other or between the anchorages of the other seat) and seat one
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1.9. ‘folding►M2 ◄seat’ means an auxiliary seat
intended for occasional use and which is normally folded out of the
way;
1.10. ‘seat type’ means a category of seats which do not differ in such
essential respects as:
1.10.1. the shape, dimensions and materials of the seat structure,1.10.2. the types and dimensions of the adjustment systems and all locking
systems,
1.10.3. the type and dimensions of the belt anchorages on the seat, of the
seat anchorage and of the affected parts of the vehicle structure;
1.11. ‘seat anchorage’ means the system by which the seat assembly is
secured to the vehicle structure, including the affected parts of the
vehicle structure;
1.12. ‘adjustment system’ means the device by which the seat or its parts
can be adjusted to a position suited to the morphology of the seated
occupant; this device may, in particular, allow:
1.12.1. longitudinal displacement,1.12.2. vertical displacement,1.12.3. angular displacement,1.13. ‘displacement system’ means a device enabling the seat or one of
its parts to be displaced angularly or longitudinally, without a fixed
intermediate position, to facilitate passenger access;
1.14. ‘locking system’ means any device ensuring that the seat and its
parts are maintained in any position of use and includes both
devices to lock the seat back relative to the seat and the seat
relative to the vehicle.
2. APPLICATION FOR EEC TYPE-APPROVAL
2.1. The application for EEC type-approval of a vehicle type with
regard to safety belt anchorages shall be submitted by the vehicle
manufacturer or his representative.
2.2. It shall be accompanied by the undermentioned documents in
triplicate and the following particulars:
2.2.1. general arrangement drawings of the vehicle structure on an
appropriate scale, showing the location of the belt anchorages, the
effective belt anchorages (where applicable), and detailed drawings
of the belt anchorages and of the structure to which they are
attached;
2.2.2. a specification of the materials used which may affect the strength
of the belt anchorages;
2.2.3. a technical description of the belt anchorages;2.2.4. in the case of belt anchorages affixed to the seat structure, a
detailed description of the vehicle type with respect to the design
of the seats, the seat anchorages and their adjustment and locking
systems;
2.2.5. drawings, on an appropriate scale and in sufficient detail, of the
seats, their anchorage to the vehicle and their adjustment and
locking systems.
2.3 The manufacturer shall submit to the technical service either a
vehicle representative of the vehicle type to be approved or the
parts of the vehicle considered essential for the belt anchorage tests
by the technical service responsible for conducting the approval
tests.
3. EEC TYPE-APPROVAL
3.1. A form conforming to the model set out in Annex II shall be
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4. SPECIFICATIONS
4.1. Definitions (see Annex III)
4.1.1. H is a reference point as defined in Item 1.1 of Annex III to
Directive 77/649/EEC which must be determined in accordance
with the procedure set out in that Directive.
4.1.1.1. Point H ′is the reference point corresponding to H as defined in
Item 4.1.1 and shall be determined for all normal positions in
which the seat is used.
4.1.1.2. Point R is the seat reference point defined in Item 1.2 of Annex III
to Directive 77/649/EEC.
4.1.2. The reference line is a straight line as defined in Item 3.4 of Annex
III to Directive 77/649/EEC.
4.1.3. Points L1and L2are the lower effective belt anchorages.
4.1.4. Point C is the point situated 450 mm vertically above point R.
However, if the distance S defined in Item 4.1.6 is not less than
280 mm and if the alternative formula BR = 280 mm + 0·8 S
specified in Item 4.4.4.3 is chosen by the manufacturer, the vertical
distance between C and R shall be 500 mm.
4.1.5. The angles α1and α2are respectively the angles between a
horizontal plane and planes perpendicular to the median long-
itudinal plane of the vehicle and passing through ►M2point
H′◄ and points L1and L2.
4.1.6. S is the distance in millimetres of the effective upper belt
anchorage from a reference plane P parallel to the longitudinal
median plane of the vehicle defined as follows:
4.1.6.1. if the seating position is well defined by the shape of the seat, the
plane P shall be the median plane of this seat;
4.1.6.2. in the absence of a well-defined position:
4.1.6.2.1. the plane P for the driver's seat is a vertical plane parallel to the
median longitudinal plane of the vehicle which passes through the
centre of the steering-wheel in the plane of the steering-wheel rim
when the steering-wheel, if adjustable, is in its central position;
4.1.6.2.2. the plane P for the front outboard passenger shall be symmetrical
with that of the driver;
4.1.6.2.3. plane P for the rear outboard seating position shall be that specified
by the manufacturer on condition that the following limits for
distance A between the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle
and plane P are respected:
A≥200 mm if the bench seat has been designed to accomodate
two passengers only,
A≥300 mm, if the bench seat has been designed to accommodate
more than two passengers.
4.2. General specifications
4.2.1. Anchorages for a safety belt shall be so designed, made and
situated as to:
4.2.1.1. enable the installation of a suitable safety belt. The belt anchorages
of the front outboard positions shall be suitable for safety belts
incorporating a retractor and pulley, taking into consideration in
particular the strength characteristics of the belt anchorages, unless
the manufacturer supplies the vehicle equipped with other types of
safety belts which ►M3incorporate retractors. This provision
shall not apply to vehicles for which, according to item 4.3, lap
belts only for front outboard seating positions are allowed. If
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their types shall be stated on the form mentioned in point 3.1
above;
4.2.1.2. reduce to a minimum the risk of the belt slipping when worn
correctly;
4.2.1.3. reduce to a minimum the risk of strap damage due to contact with
sharp rigid parts of the vehicle or seat structures.
4.2.2. For belt anchorages which take up different positions to allow
persons to enter the vehicle and for restraining the occupants, the
specifications of this Directive shall apply to the belt anchorages in
the effective restraint position.
4.3. Minimum number of belt anchorages to be provided (see
Appendix 1).
4.3.1. Any vehicle in categories M and N (except those vehicles which
include places specially designed for standing passengers in
categories M2over 3,5 tonnes and M3) must be equipped with
safety belt anchorages which satisfy the requirements of this
Directive.
4.3.2. The minimum number of safety belt anchorages for each forward
directed seating position shall be as specified in Appendix 1.
4.3.3. However, for outboard seating positions — other than front — of
vehicles of the category M1, shown in Appendix 1 and marked with
the symbol Ø, two lower anchorages are allowed, where there
exists a passage between a seat and the nearest side wall of the
vehicle intended to permit access of passengers to other parts of the
vehicle. A space between a seat and the side wall is considered as a
passage, if the distance between that side wall, with all doors
closed, and a vertical longitudinal plane passing through the
centreline of the seat concerned — measured at the R-point
position and perpendicularly to the median longitudinal plane of
the vehicle — is more than 500 mm.
4.3.4. For the front centre seating positions shown in Appendix 1 and
marked with the symbol *, two lower anchorages shall be
considered adequate where the windscreen is located outside the
reference zone defined in Annex II to Directive 74/60/EEC; if
located inside this reference zone, three anchorages are required.
As regards belt anchorages, the windscreen is considered as part of
the reference zone when it is capable of entering into static contact
with the test apparatus according to the method described in Annex
II to Directive 74/60/EEC.
4.3.5. For all seating positions shown in Appendix 1 and marked with the
symbol#, each exposed seating position, as defined in item 4.3.6,
must be equipped with two lower anchorages.
4.3.6. An ‘exposed seating position’ is one where there is no ‘protective
screen’ in front of the seat within the following defined space:
— between two horizontal planes, one through the H-point and the
other 400 mm above it,
— between two vertical longitudinal planes which are symme-
trical in relation to the H-point and are 400 mm apart,
— behind a transverse vertical plane 1,30 m from the H-point.
For the purposes of this requirement ‘protective screen’ means a
surface of suitable strength and showing no discontinuities such
that, if a sphere of 165 mm diameter is geometrically projected in a
longitudinal horizontal direction through any point of the space
defined above and through the centre of the sphere, nowhere in the
protective screen is there any aperture through which the
geometrical projection of the sphere could be passed.
A seat is considered to be an ‘exposed seating position’, if the
protective screens within the space defined above have a combined
surface area of less than 800 cm2.
4.3.7. For all folding seats, as well as all the seats of any vehicle which
are not covered in items 4.3.1 to 4.3.5, no belt anchorages are
required. However, if the vehicle is fitted with anchorages for such
seats, these anchorages must comply with the provisions of this
Directive.
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4.4. Location for belt anchorages
4.4.1. The location of the belt anchorages as laid down in point 4.3 must
comply with the following requirements.
4.4.2. General
4.4.2.1. The belt anchorages for any one belt may be located wholly in the
vehicle structure, the seat structure or any other part of the vehicle
or may be dispersed between these locations.
4.4.2.2. Any one belt anchorage may be used for attaching the ends of two
adjacent safety belts provided that the test requirements are met.
4.4.3. Location of the effective lower belt anchorages (see Apendix 2)
4.4.3.1. Front seats, vehicle-category M1
In motor vehicles of category M1the angle α1 (other than buckle
side) shall be within the range of 30 to 80º and the angle α2
(buckle side) shall be within the range of 45 to 80º Both angle-
requirements shall be valid for all normal travelling positions of
the front seats. Where at least one of the angles α1and α2is
constant in all normal positions of use, its value shall be 60 ± 10º
In case of adjustable seats with an adjusting device as described in
item 1.12, with a seatback inclination angle of less than 20º (see
Annex III, figure 1), the angle α1may be below the minimum
value (30º) stipulated above, provided it is not less than 20º in any
normal position of use.
4.4.3.2. Rear seats, vehicle category M1
In motor vehicles of category M1the angles α1and α2shall be
within the range of 30 to 80º for all rear seats. If rear seats are
adjustable the above angles shall be valid for all normal travelling
positions.
4.4.3.3. Front seats, vehicle categories other than M1
In motor vehicles of categories other than M1the angles α1and α2
must be between 30 to 80º for all normal travelling positions of the
front seats. Where in the case of front seats of vehicles with a
maximum vehicle mass not exceeding 3,5 tonnes at least one of the
angles α1and α2is constant in all normal positions of use, its
value shall be 60 ± 10º.
4.4.3.4. Rear seats and special front or rear seats, vehicle
categories other than M1
In vehicles of categories other than M1, in the case of:
— bench seats,
— adjustable seats (front and rear) with an adjusting device as
described in item 1.12 with a seatback angle of less than 20º
(see Annex III, figure 1), and
— other rear seats,
angles α1and α2may be between 20 and 80º in any normal
position of use. Where in the case of front seats of vehicles with a
maximum vehicle mass not exceeding 3,5 tonnes at least one of the
angles α1and α2is constant in all normal positions of use, its
value shall be 60 ± 10º.
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median longitudinal plane of the seat and each passing through a
different one of two effective lower anchorages L1and L2of the
same seat belt shall not be less than 350 mm.
The median longitudinal plane of the seat shall pass between points
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4.4.4. Location of the effective upper belt anchorage
4.4.4.1. If a strap guide or similar device is used which affects the location
of the effective upper belt anchorage, this location shall be
determined in a conventional way by considering the position ofthe anchorage when the longitudinal centre line of the strap passes
through a point J
1defined successively from point R by the
following three segments:
RZ, which is a segment of the reference line measured in an
upward direction from R and 530 mm long,
ZX, which is a segment perpendicular to the median longitudinal
plane of the vehicle, measured from point Z in the direction
of the anchorage and 120 mm long,
XJ1, which is a segment perpendicular to the plane defined by
segments RZ and ZX, measured in a forward direction from
point X and 60 mm long.
Point J2is determined by symmetry with point J1about the
longitudinal vertical plane passing through the reference line
described in Item 4.1.2 of the manikin positioned in the seat under
consideration.
Where a two-door configuration is used to provide access to both
the front and rear seats and the upper anchorage is fitted to the ‘B’
post, the system must be designed so as not to impede access to or
egress from the vehicle.
4.4.4.2. The effective upper anchorage must lie below the plane FN, which
runs perpendicular to the longitudinal median plane of the seat and
makes an angle of 65º with the reference line. The angle can be
reduced to 60º in the case of rear seats. The plane FN must be
positioned as to intersect the reference line at a point D such that
DR = 315 mm + 1·8 S. However, when S ≤200 mm, DR becomes
675 mm.
4.4.4.3. The effective upper belt anchorage must lie behind a plane FK
running perpendicular to the longitudinal median plane of the seat
and intersecting the reference line at a point B at an angle of 120º
such that BR = 260 mm + S. Where S ≥280 mm, the
manufacturer may use BR = 260 mm + 0·8 S at his discretion.
4.4.4.4. The value of S shall not be less than 140 mm.
4.4.4.5. The effective upper belt anchorage shall be situated to the rear of a
vertical plane perpendicular to the median longitudinal plane of the
vehicle and passing through the ►M2R◄point as shown in
Annex III.
4.4.4.6. The effective upper belt anchorage must be situated above a
horizontal plane passing through the point C defined in Item 4.1.4.
4.4.4.7. In addition to the upper anchorage specified in Item 4.3.1, other
effective upper anchorages may be provided if one of the following
conditions is satisfied:
4.4.4.7.1. The additional anchorages comply with the requirements laid down
in Items 4.4.4.1 to 4.4.4.6.
4.4.4.7.2. The additional anchorages can be used without the aid of tools,
comply with the requirements laid down in Items 4.4.4.5 and
4.4.4.6 and are located in one of the areas determined by shifting
the area described in Annex III, Figure 1, 80 mm upwards or
downwards in a vertical direction.
4.4.4.7.3. The anchorage(s) is/are intended for a harness belt, complies/
comply with the requirements laid down in Item 4.4.4.6, lie(s)
behind the transverse plane passing through the reference line and
is/are located:
4.4.4.7.3.1. in the case of a single anchorage, inside the area common to two
dihedra defined by the verticals passing through points J1and J2as
defined in Item 4.4.4.1 and whose horizontal sections are defined
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4.4.4.7.3.2. in the case of two anchorages, inside whichever of the above
defined dihedra is suitable, provided that each anchorage is not
more than 50 mm distant from the symetrically located, mirror-
image position of the other anchorage about plane P, defined in
Item 4.1.6, of the seat under consideration.
4.5. Dimensions of threaded belt anchorage holes
4.5.1. A belt anchorage shall have a threaded hole of 11·11 mm (7/16) 20
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4.5.2. If the vehicle is fitted by the manufacturer with safety belts which
are attached to all anchorages prescribed for the seat in question,
these anchorages need not meet the requirement stipulated in Item
4.5.1, provided that they comply with the other provisions of this
Directive. Nor does the requirement set out in Item 4.5.1 apply to
additional anchorages which meet the condition specified in Item
4.4.4.7.3.
4.5.3. It must be possible to separate the safety belt and anchorage
without causing any damage to the latter.
5. TESTING
5.1. General
5.1.1. Subject to application of the provisions of point 5.2 and at the
request of the manufacturer:
5.1.1.1. the tests may be carried out on either a vehicle structure or a
completely finished vehicle;
5.1.1.2. windows and doors may or may not be fitted and/or closed;5.1.1.3. any fitting provided in the vehicle type and likely to contribute to
the rigidity of the vehicle structure may be fitted.
5.1.2. The seats shall be fitted and shall be placed in the position for
driving or use chosen by the technical service conducting approval
tests to give the most adverse conditions with respect to the
strength of the system. The position of the seats shall be stated in
the report. The seat back shall, if its inclination is adjustable, be
locked as specified by the manufacturer or, in the absence of any
such specification, in a position corresponding to an effective seat-
back angle as close as possible to 25º for vehicles of categories M
1and N1and to 15º for vehicles of all other categories.
5.2. Securing of the vehicle
5.2.1. The method used to secure the vehicle during the test shall not be
such as to strengthen the belt anchorages or the belt anchorage
areas or to lessen the normal deformation of the structure.
5.2.2. A securing device shall be regarded as satisfactory if it produces no
effect on an area extending over the whole width of the structure
and if the vehicle or the structure is blocked or fixed in front at a
distance of not less than 500 mm from the belt anchorage to be
tested and is held or fixed at the rear not less than 300 mm from
that anchorage.
5.2.3. It is recommended that the structure should rest on supports
arranged approximately in line with the axis of the wheels or, if
that is not possible, in line with the points of attachment of the
suspension.
5.2.4. If a test method other than that prescribed in items 5.2.1 to 5.2.3 of
this Directive is used, evidence must be furnished that it is
equivalent.
5.3. General test specifications
5.3.1. All the belt anchorages of the same group of seats shall be tested
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5.3.2. The tractive force shall be applied in a forward direction at an
angle of ►M210 ± 5º ◄above the horizontal in a plane parallel
to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle.
5.3.3. Full application of the load shall be achieved as rapidly as possible.
The belt anchorages must withstand the specified load for not less
than 0·2 second.
5.3.4. Traction devices to be used in the tests described in point 5.4
below are shown in Annex IV.
5.3.5. The belt anchorages for seats for which upper belt anchorages are
provided shall be tested under the following conditions:
5.3.5.1. Front outboard seats:
The belt anchorages shall be submitted to the test prescribed in
point 5.4.1 in which the loads are transmitted to them by means of
a device reproducing the geometry of a three-point safety belt
equipped with a retractor having a pulley or strap guide at the
upper belt anchorage.
In addition, where more anchorages exist than those prescribed in
Item 4.3, these anchorages shall be subjected to the test specified in
Item 5.4.5 in which the loads are transmitted to the anchorages by
means of a device reproducing the geometry of the type of safety
belt intended to be attached to these anchorages.
5.3.5.1.1. In the case where the retractor is not attached to the required
outboard lower belt anchorage or in the case where the retractor is
attached to the upper belt anchorage, the lower belt anchorages
shall also be submitted to the test prescribed in point 5.4.3.
5.3.5.1.2. In the cases provided for in point 5.3.5.1.1, the tests prescribed in
points 5.4.1 and 5.4.3 can be performed on two different structures
if the manufacturer so requests.
5.3.5.2. Rear outboard seats and all centre seats:
The belt anchorages shall be subjected to the test prescribed in
point 5.4.2, in which the loads are transmitted to them by means of
a device reproducing the geometry of a three-point safety belt
without a retractor, and to the test prescribed in point 5.4.3, in
which the loads are transmitted to the two lower belt anchorages by
means of a device reproducing the geometry of a lap belt. The two
tests can be performed on two different structures if the
manufacturer so requests.
5.3.5.3. When a manufacturer supplies his vehicle with safety belts, the
corresponding belt anchorages may, at the request of the
manufacturer, be submitted only to a test in which the loads are
transmitted to them by means of a device reproducing the
geometry of the type of belts to be attached to these anchorages.
5.3.6. If no upper belt anchorages are provided for the outboard seats and
the centre seats, the lower belt anchorages shall be submitted to the
test prescribed in 5.4.3, in which the loads are transmitted to these
anchorages by means of a device reproducing the geometry of a lap
belt.
5.3.7. If the vehicle is designed to accept other devices which do not
enable the straps to be directly attached to belt anchorages without
intervening sheaves or other similar devices or which require belt
anchorages supplementary to those mentioned in point 4.3, the
safety belt or an arrangement of wires, sheaves or other similar
devices representing the equipment of the safety belt, shall be
attached by such a device to the belt anchorages in the vehicle and
the belt anchorages shall be subjected to the tests prescribed in
point 5.4, as appropriate.
5.3.8. A test method other than those prescribed in point 5.3 may be used
but evidence must be furnished that it is equivalent.1976L0115 — EN — 06.12.1990 — 003.001 — 11
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5.4. Particular test specifications
5.4.1. Test in configuration of a three-point belt incorporating a retractor
having a pulley or strap guide at the upper belt anchorage
5.4.1.1. A special pulley or guide for the wire or strap appropriate to
transmit the load from the traction device, or the pulley or strap
guide supplied by the manufacturer shall be fitted to the upper belt
anchorage.
5.4.1.2. For vehicles in categories M1and N1, a test load of 1 350 ± 20 daN
shall be applied by a traction device (see Annex IV, figure 2)
attached to the belt anchorages of the same belt by means of a
device reproducing the geometry of the upper torso strap of such a
safety belt.
For vehicles in categories M2and N2, the test load shall be 675 ±
20 daN.
For vehicles in categories M3and N3, the test load shall be 450 ±
20 daN.
5.4.1.3. For vehicles in categories M1and N1, at the same time a tractive
force of 1 350 ± 20 daN shall be applied to a traction device (see
Annex IV, figure 1) attached to the two lower belt anchorages.
For vehicles in categories M2and N2, this test load shall be 675 ±
20 daN.
For vehicles in categories M3and N3, this test load shall be 450 ±
20 daN.
5.4.2. Test in configuration of a three-point belt without retractor or with
a retractor at the upper belt anchorage
5.4.2.1. For vehicles in categories M1and N1, a test load of 1 350 ± 20 daN
shall be applied to a traction device (see Annex IV, figure 2)
attached to the belt upper anchorage and to the opposite lower belt
anchorage of the same belt, using, if supplied by the manufacturer,
a retractor fixed at the upper belt anchorage.
For vehicles in categories M2and N2, this test load shall be 675 ±
20 daN.
For vehicles in categories M3and N3, this test load shall be 450 ±
20 daN.
5.4.2.2. For vehicles in categories M1and N1, at the same time a tractive
force of 1 350 ± 20 daN shall be applied to a traction device (see
Annex IV, figure 1) attached to the lower belt anchorages.
For vehicles in categories M2and N2, this test load shall be 675 ±
20 daN.
For vehicles in categories M3and N3, this test load shall be 450 ±
20 daN.
5.4.3. Test in configuration of a lap belt.
For vehicles in categories M1and N1, a test load of 2 225 ± 20 daN
shall be applied to a traction device (see Annex IV, figure 1)
attached to the two lower belt anchorages.
For vehicles in categories M2and N2, this test load shall be 1 110 ±
20 daN.
For vehicles in categories M3and N3, this test load shall be 740 ±
20 daN.
5.4.4. Test for belt anchorages located wholly within the seat structure or
dispersed between the vehicle structure and the seat structure
5.4.4.1. The tests specified in points 5.4.1, 5.4.2 and 5.4.3 shall be
performed, as appropriate, at the same time superimposing for each
seat and for each group of seats a force as stated below.
5.4.4.2. The loads indicated in points 5.4.1, 5.4.2 and 5.4.3 shall be
supplemented by a force equal to 20 times the weight of the
complete seat applied horizontally and longitudinally through the
centre of gravity of the seat.1976L0115 — EN — 06.12.1990 — 003.001 — 12
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In the case of vehicles in categories M2and N2, this force must be
equal to 10 times the weight of the complete seat; for categories M3and N3it must be equal to 6,6 times the weight of the complete
seat.
5.4.5. Test in configuration of a special-type belt
5.4.5.1. A test load of 1 350 ± 20 daN shall be applied to a traction device
(see Annex IV, Figure 2) attached to the belt anchorages of such a
safety belt by means of a device reproducing the geometry of the
upper torso strap or straps.
5.4.5.2. For vehicles in categories M1and N1, at the same time, a tractive
force of 1 350 ± 20 daN shall be applied to a traction device (see
Annex IV, figure 3) attached to the two lower belt anchorages.
For vehicles in categories M2and N2, this test load shall be 675 ±
20 daN.
For vehicles in categories M3and N3, this test load shall be 450 ±
20 daN.
5.5. Results of tests
5.5.1. All the anchorages shall be capable of withstanding the test
prescribed in points 5.3 and 5.4. Permanent deformation, including
partial rupture or breakage of any anchorage or surrounding area,
shall not constitute failure if the required force is sustained for the
specified time. During the test, the minimum spacings for the
effective lower belt anchorages specified in point 4.4.3.3 and the
requirements of points 4.4.4.6 and 4.4.4.7 for effective upper belt
anchorages shall be respected.
5.5.2. In vehicles where such devices are used, the displacement and
locking devices enabling the occupants of all seats to leave the
vehicle must still be operable by hand after removal of the tractive
force.
5.5.3. After testing, any damage to the belt anchorages and structures
supporting load during tests shall be noted.
6. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
6.1. In order to verify conformity with the approved type, a sufficient
number of random checks shall be performed on serially-produced
vehicles.
6.2. As a general rule, these checks shall be confined to the taking of
measurements. However, if necessary, the vehicles shall be
subjected to tests conforming to the requirements of point 5.
7. INSTRUCTIONS
For every vehicle conforming to the approved type, the
manufacturer shall state clearly in the instructions for operating
the vehicle:
— where the belt anchorages are located,
— the types of safety belt for which they are intended.1976L0115 — EN — 06.12.1990 — 003.001 — 13
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Appendix 1
MINIMUM NUMBER OF ANCHORAGE POINTS
Vehicle cate-
goriesOutboard seating positions Centre seating positions
Front
Other than front Front Other than front
Driver Passenger
M133Ø3*2
M2≤ 3,5
tonnes33#*#
M2> 3,5
tonnes33#2#
M333#2#
N133#*#
N233#*#
N333#*#
Notes:
2: two lower anchorages which allow the installation of a lap belt.
*: refers to items 4.3.4.
#: refers to items 4.3.5 and 4.3.6.
3: two lower anchorages and one upper anchorage which allow the installation of a three point safety belt, with the
exception of front outboard seats on vehicles in categories M1,N1and M2with a maximum vehicle mass not
exceeding 3,5 tonnes, for which the anchorages shall allow the installation of a safety belt type Ar.
Ø: refers to item 4.3.3.1976L0115 — EN — 06.12.1990 — 003.001 — 14
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Appendix 2
LOCATION OF LOWER ANCHORAGES, ANGLE REQUIREMENTS ONLY: α(º)
Old requirements New requirements
M1Other than M1M1Other than M1
Front (outboard and centre)
— buckle side 30 - 80 30 - 80 45 - 80 30 - 80
— other than buckle side 30 - 80 30 - 80 30 - 80 30 - 80
— angle constant 50 - 70 30 - 80 50 - 70 50 - 70
— bench: 30 - 80 20 - 80
— buckle side 45 - 80 20 - 80
— other than buckle side 30 - 80 20 - 80
— adjustable seat with seat back
angle < 20º20 - 80 20 - 80 20 - 80
45 - 80 (*)20 - 80
Rear (outboard and centre) 20 - 80 20 - 80 30 - 80 20 - 80
Folding seat No belt anchorage required. If anchorage is fitted: see angle
requirements Front and Rear.
(*) ‘other than buckle side’ ( α 1): 20 - 80º
‘buckle side’ ( α2): 45 - 80º
(both: if angle is not constant: see item 4.4.3.1).1976L0115 — EN — 06.12.1990 — 003.001 — 15
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ANNEX II
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ANNEX III
Figure 1
Areas of location of effective belt anchorages
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Figure 2
Effective upper anchorages in accordance with Item 4.4.4.7.3 of Annex I
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ANNEX IV
TRACTION DEVICE
Figure 1
Figure 2
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Figure 3
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