Proposal for a European Parliament and Council Directive relating to motor vehicles and their trailers transporting certain-animals and amending Directive 70/156/EEC in respect of the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers
Date: 1997-07-02
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: animal welfare, commercial vehicle, motor vehicle, technical specification, transport of animals

COMMISSION  OF THE EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES 

Brussels,  02.07.1997 
COM(97)  336  final 

97/0190 (COD) 

Proposal  for a 

EUROPEAN  PARLIAMENT  AND COUNCIL  DIRECTIVE 

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES AND THEIR  TRAILERS 

TRANSPORTING  CERTAIN ANIMALS 

AND 

AMENDING DIRECTIVE 70/156/EEC 

IN RESPECT OF THE TYPE-APPROVAL 

OF 

MOTOR VEHICLES AND THEH* TRAILERS 
(presented by the Commission) 

EXPLANATORY  MEMORANDUM 

A.  Objective of the proposal 

The objective  of this proposal  for  a Directive is to establish the technical requirements  for 
motor vehicles and their trailers intended for the transport of certain types of animals. The 
directive  will  contribute  to  ensuring  that  the  technical  conditions  exist  to  ensure  that  the 
welfare of animals is safeguarded  during their transport. 

The  establishment  of  a  European  system  of  type-approval  for  vehicles  used  for  the 
transport of certain types of animals will offer  significant  advantages to manufacturers  who 
will then be subject to one set of rules for the construction of vehicles. These vehicles will 
be accepted throughout the Union. In addition, costs will come down as the internal market 
for  these  vehicles  is  realised.  This  situation  has  obvious  benefits  also  for  operators  and 
users. 

B. 

Legal basis 

The draft  proposal  lays down  requirements on the basis of Article  100A of the Treaty and 
provides  for  total  harmonisation  of  the  relevant  technical  provisions  of  vehicles  intended 
for  the  transport  of certain  types  of animals. This approach  is consistent  with  the  general 
approach  followed  in  the  motor  vehicle  sector  as  established  in  the  framework  directive 
regulating the type-approval  of motor vehicles*1) in the European Union (Council  Directive 
70/156/EEC(2) of 6 February  1970, as last amended by Directive 95/54/ED3)). 

The text is relevant for the EEA Treaty 

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It  will  be  recalled  that  at  the  current  time,  whole  vehicle  type-approval  is  only  possible  for  cars,  since  it  is  only  for  this 
product sector that all the "separate" directives have been  adopted  and  implemented.  Whole vehicle type-approval  is currently 
mandatory  for new types of cars from  1  January  1996 in the Union. 

By contrast,  for  all  other  vehicle  categories, certain  separate directives  still  have  to  be  adopted  before  a whole  vehicle  type-
approval  can  be  envisaged.  In  the  case  of  vehicles  used  for  the  transport  of  certain  types  of  animals  one  key  directive  is 
missing,  namely,  a  directive  on  the  technical  construction  characteristics  and  the  fitting  out  of  those  vehicles.  This  draft 
directive, which  is based on article  100A of the Treaty, addresses this gap. 

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OJ No. L 42, 23. 2.  1970,  p.  1 

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OJNo.  L 266, 08.  11.  1995, p.  1 

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C.  Background 

General  standards  for  the  welfare  of  animals  during  transport  are  laid  down  in  Council 
Directive  91/628/EEC<4> as  amended  by  Directive  95/29/EO5).  In  view  of  the  increasing 
use of vehicles and their trailers intended for the transport of certain types of animals, it is 
necessary  to  lay  down  at  European  level,  within  the  framework  of  the  European  type-
approval  system,  special provisions  for  ventilation,  loading  and unloading  facilities,  floor 
capacity, side-wall construction, and the accessibility to the load compartment. 

This  directive  is  a  separate  directive  within  the  meaning  of  the  European  type-approval 
system.  Compliance  with  all  relevant  technical  requirements  compliance  will  ensure  free 
circulation  for  the  vehicles  concerned  within  the  internal  market  of the  EU. Thus  when a 
vehicle  type obtains an approval  in accordance  with this directive,  Member  States  will  be 
neither able to prohibit manufacturers  from  offering  it for sale, nor to refuse  its registration 
nor entry  into service for reasons relating to its construction. 

Like all other separate directives relating to type-approval  of commercial vehicles - except 
those  on  air  polluting  or  noise  emissions  - this  new  directive  will  be  based  on  optional 
harmonisation.  Member  States may  require that  only  the prescriptions  of the EC  separate 
directive  apply.  Alternatively  they  may  maintain  national  legislation  on  this  matter  in 
which  case  the  manufacturer  can  choose  between  this  and  the  harmonised  requirements. 
Member  States  are  free  to  oblige  a  manufacturer,  who  has  not  opted  for  an  EC  type-
approval, to comply with their national requirements. 

This directive does not effect  national or Community  legislation addressing the USE of such 
vehicles.  In  this  regard,  the  Commission  intends  to  make*a  follow-up  proposal  for 
legislation  immediately  after  adoption  of the proposal  in order to oblige Member  States to 
register  any  new  vehicle  intended  for  the  transportation  of  livestock  only  if  it  complies 
with the technical requirements set out in this proposal. 

The  administrative  provisions  of  the  draft  proposal  are  aligned  with  those  of  Directive 
70/156/EEC, in order to ensure its continued applicability. 

Owing to the specific  nature of vehicles used for the transport of certain types of animals, a 
range of specific  characteristics must be taken into account when establishing the technical 
criteria to be included  in a directive  on the  special  prescriptions  for  these  vehicles. These 
prescriptions cover the following: 

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OJL  340,  11.12.1991,  p.  17 
OJL  I4X, 30.06.1995,  p.  52 

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the  suitable  design  and  construction  of  the  transport  compartment  in  which  the 
animals are to be transported; 

the protection of the animals by a weather proofed, insulated roof; 

the technical specifications  governing the loading and unloading ramps; 

the technical specifications regarding the intermediate floors; 

the technical specifications regarding the partitions in the transport compartment 

the  approved  access  through  service  doors  of  the  transportation  compartment  for 
inspection; 

the suitable ventilation devices and its capacity; 

the use of suitable materials in the construction of the transport compartment; 

the effectiveness  of the light sources in the transport compartment. 

One Member  State argued  that  it could not accept the proposed  classification  with  regard 
to  the  age/weight  of  the  animals,  whilst  another  Member  State  has  the  position  that  the 
proposed draft  is not stringent enough and would like to see more precise requirements. 

The two key controversial issues are the following: 

a 

Classification of certain types of animals 

The  majority  of  national  experts  considered  that  the  classification  as  shown  below 
would be acceptable. 

b 

Ventilation and space available for  each specie 

It should be recalled that nearly all Member  States have established  in their national 
legislation  a  minimum  standard  for  vehicles  transporting  animals.  The  national 
experts of the United Kingdom considered, however, that the minimum  requirements 
for vehicles used for the transport of certain types of animals will lower their national 
standards currently in use for these vehicles. 

The majority  considered, however, that  for  vehicles used  for  the transport  of certain 
types of animals during short time and short distance travel will be  sufficient. 

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Therefore,  having  regard  to  the  principle  of  subsidiarity,  this  draft  directive 
establishes  the  technical  conditions  which  vehicles  used  for  the  transport  of  certain 
types of animals must meet. 

This  directive  will  remain  optional  until  such  time  as  the  framework  directive 
becomes mandatory  for vehicles used for the transport of certain types of animals in 
all  Member  States.  This  will  require  a  separate  decision  by  the  Council  and 
Parliament.  Whenever  a manufacturer  chooses to avail  himself  of the  provisions  of 
this  directive,  he  shall  be  permitted  to  do  so,  and  as  stated  above,  other  Member 
States  must  give  free  circulation  to  vehicles,  the  technical  requirements  of  which 
meet the conditions of this directive. 

D.  Consultations of interested parties 

In  1995,  the  Commission  requested  the  Motor  Vehicle  Working  Group  (MVWG)(6>  to 
study  a draft  proposal  for  a directive  relating  to vehicles  used  for  the transport  of  certain 
types of animals which  would  remove existing technical barriers to the free movement  of 
these  vehicles. This Working  Group has assisted  the Commission  with the preparation  of 
the Annexes used for the drafting  of the present proposal for a directive. 

E.  Content of the proposal 

Articles 

Generally speaking, the articles are similar to those of the other separate directives adopted 
under framework  directive 70/156/EEC, and apply the provisions of the latter. 

Technical annexes 

The  technical  annexes  to  the  draft  directive  cover  all  the  specific  aspects  of  the 
construction  of  these  vehicles  that  must  be  taken  into  account  to  improve  the  technical 
harmonisation  which is not dealt with in the other separate directives. The draft  is largely 
based  on the  requirements  and  standards  set out  in the report  of the  Scientific  Veterinary 
Committee*7*, in which Member States are presented. 

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An advisory Group of Member States, international organisations and interested  Industry Groups, as well as consumers and 
operators. 
Scientific  Veterinary Committee, Animal Welfare  Section, on the Transport of Farm Animals, 
Brussels,  18.05.1992 

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Annex  1  contains  the  scope  and  the  classification  for  five  classes  of  vehicle,  defined  as 
follows: 

Class A: 

Cattle over 6 months 

Class B: 

Horses 

Class C: 

Calves up to 6 months, sheep, and goats 

Class D: 

Pigs and lambs up to 30 kg 

Class  E: 

Pigs over 30 kg 

Appendix  I sets out  the general  requirements  of minimum  standards  for  vehicles  used  for 
the transport  of certain  types of animals. The Annex also contains additional  requirements 
for each specific class. These requirements concern the following: 

ventilation, 

loading and unloading  facilities, 

floor capacity, 

side-wall construction, and 

the accessibility to the load compartment. 

In  Annex  II and  Appendix  1 an example  of the  EC type-approval  marking  is given  to  be 
used  when  the  approval  authorities  have  granted  type-approval  in  accordance  with 
framework  directive 70/156/EEC. 

Every transport unit approved  according to this Directive and transporting  certain  animals 
must  bear  an  identification  plate  stating  the  class(es)  to  which  the  unit  is  approved.  An 
example of an identification  plate is given in Annex III. 

Every  transport  unit approved  according to this Directive and transporting  certain  animals 
must bear a user's plate containing the following  information: 

identity of the unit, 

square meters available for animals, and 

date for next inspection. 

An example of an identification  plate is given in Annex IV. 

V 

Annex  V  sets  out  the  procedures  governing  applications  for  type-approval  of  a  separate 
technical  unit,  the  granting  of  approvals,  modification  of  the  types  and  amendments  to 
approvals  and  conformity  of  production  with  reference  to  the  procedures  established  by 
framework  Directive 70/156/EEC. 

Annex  VI  sets  out  the  procedures  governing  applications  for  type-approval  of  a 
complete/completed  vehicle,  the  granting  of  approvals,  modification  of  the  types  and 
amendments  to  approvals  and  conformity  of production  with  reference  to  the  procedures 
established by framework  Directive 70/156/EEC. 

COMMISSION  PROPOSAL  FOR A  DIRECTIVE  OF THE  EUROPEAN 
/EC  RELATING  TO 

PARLIAMENT  AND  OF THE  COUNCIL  DIRECTIVE 
MOTOR  VEHICLES  AND THEIR  TRAILERS  TRANSPORTING  CERTAIN 
ANIMALS 

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AND 

AMENDING  DIRECTIVE  70/156/EEC  IN RESPECT  OF THE  TYPE-APPROVAL 
OF  MOTOR  VEHICLES  AND  THEIR  TRAILERS 

THE  EUROPEAN  PARLIAMENT  AND THE COUNCIL  OF THE  EUROPEAN  UNION, 

Having  regard  to  the  Treaty  establishing  the  European  Community,  and  in  particular 
Article  100a thereof, 

I laving  regard  to the  proposal  from  the  Commission*'), 

Acting  in accordance  with  the  procedure  laid  down  in Article  189b of the Treaty*2), 

I laving  regard  to the opinion  of the  Economic  and  Social  Committee*3), 

Having  regard  to  Council  Directive  70/156/EEC  relating  to  the  type-approval  of  motor 
vehicles  and  their  trailers*4)  as  last  amended  by  Commission  Directive  95/54/EC*5)  and  in 
particular  Article  13 (2) thereof; 

Whereas  the  internal  market  comprises  an  area  without  internal  frontiers  in  which  the  free 
movement  of  goods,  persons,  services  and  capital  must  be  ensured;  whereas  total 
harmonisation  is necessary  in order  fully  to achieve  that  objective; 

Whereas  the  technical  requirements  which  motor  vehicles  and  their  trailers  must  satisfy 
pursuant  to  national  laws  relate  to  the  transport  equipment  of  such  vehicles  transporting 
certain  types  of  animals; 

Whereas  these  requirements  differ  from  one  Member  State  to  another;  whereas  these 
different  procedures  and  requirements  create  technical  barriers  to  trade  in  the  transport  of 
live  animals; 

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O.I  N o.  I. 

O.I  N o.  L 

*4>  O.INo.  L  42, 23.2.  1970, p.  I 

*5)  O.I No. I.  266, 08.  11.  1995. p.  1 

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Whereas  technical  barriers  to  trade  in  the  means  of  transport  of  live  animals  should  be 
eliminated  and  the  market  organisations  concerned  should  be  allowed  to  function 
smoothly; 

Whereas  it  is therefore  necessary  in the  context  of  the  internal  market  to  harmonise  the 
technical  standard  for  means  of  transport;  whereas  it  is  necessary  to  harmonise  the 
approval procedures in the Member States; 

Whereas  this  Directive  will  be  one  of  the  separate  directives  which  must  be  fulfilled  by 
the vehicles concerned  in order to comply with the EC type-approval  procedure which  has 
been established  by Council  Directive 70/156/EEC; 

Whereas,  consequently,  the  provisions  laid  down  in  Directive  70/156/EEC  relating  to 
vehicle systems, components and separate technical units apply to this Directive; 

Whereas, given the  scale and  impact of the action  proposed  in the  sector  in  question,  the 
Community  measures  which  are  the  subject  of  this  Directive  are  necessary,  or  even 
indispensable,  to  attain  the  objective  set,  namely  Community  vehicle  type  approval; 
whereas this objective cannot be adequately achieved by the Member States individually; 

Whereas,  in particular,  Articles  3 (4) and 4 (3) of  Directive  70/156/EEC  necessitate  that 
each  separate  Directive  has  attached  to  it  an  information  document  incorporating  the 
relevant  items  of Annex  I to that  Directive  and  also  a type-approval  certificate  based  on 
Annex VI thereto in order that type-approval may be computerised; 

HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE 

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For the purpose of this Directive: 

Article 1 

'vehicle'  means  any  vehicle  other  than  M  as  defined  in  Annex IIA  to  Directive 
70/156/EEC. 

'superstructure'  means  a bodywork  for  which  type-approval  as a separate  technical 
unit as defined  in Article 2 to Directive 70/156/EEC may be granted. 

'transport  unit1  means  a  vehicle  fitted  with  a  superstructure  or  the  superstructure 
itself. 

'power operated' means hydraulically, electrically or pneumatically operated. 

Article 2 

Directive 70/156/EEC shall be amended by the addition of items in Part I of Annex IV as 
follows: 

Parti 

55.  Animal transport vehicles 

97/.../EC 

, OJ...etc. 

Nl  N2  N3 

01 

02  03 

04 

Article 3 

Member  States may not, on grounds relating to the construction of the superstructure  of a 
vehicle intended for the transport of certain animals: 

refuse,  grant  EC  separate  technical  unit  type-approval  or  to  grant  national  type-
approval, 

or 

prohibit the sale or use of a superstructure 

if the requirements of the relevant Annexes are satisfied. 

Article 4 

Member  States  may  not  on  grounds  relating  to  the  equipment  and  construction  of  the 
transport unit intended for the transport of certain animals: 

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refuse,  in respect of a type of vehicle to grant EC type-approval  or to grant  national 
type-approval, 

or 

prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service of vehicles  -

if the requirements of the relevant Annexes are  satisfied. 

Article 5 

Member  States  shall  bring  into  force  the  laws,  regulations  and  administrative 
provisions  necessary  in  order  to  comply  with  this  Directive  by,  at  the  latest,  1 
November  1998. They shall forthwith  inform the Commission thereof. 

They shall apply these provisions from 1  May 1999. 

When  the  Member  States  adopt  these  provisions  they  shall  contain  a  reference  to 
this  Directive or shall  be accompanied  by such a reference  on the occasion  of their 
official  publication. The methods of making such a reference  shall be  laid down  by 
the Member States. 

3. 

Member  States  shall  communicate  to  the  Commission  the  texts  of  the  main 
provisions  of  the  national  law  which  they  adopt  in  the  field  governed  by  this 
Directive. 

Article 6 

This  Directive  shall  enter  into  force  the  twentieth  day  following  its  publication  in  the 
^Official Journal of the European Communities. 

This Directive is addressed to the Member States. 

Article 7 

For the Parliament 

For the Council 

Done at Brussels, 

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LIST OF ANNEXES 

Annex I 

Scope, classification 

Appendix  1  Minimum  standards 

Appendix 2 

Testing requirements 

Annex II 

EC Type-Approval  marking 

Appendix 1 

Example  of  EC  separate  technical  unit  type-approval  marking  for  a 
superstructure 

Annex III 

Example of an identification  plate 

Annex IV 

Example of an user's plate 

Annex V 

Administrative provisions for separate technical unit type-approval 

Appendix 1 

Information  document. 

Appendix 2 

EC separate technical unit type-approval certificate  and 

Addendum 

Annex VI 

Administrative provisions for type-approval of a vehicle 

Appendix 1 

Information  document. 

Appendix 2 

EC type-approval certificate  and 

Addendum 

Annex VII 

Provisions  for  EC 
superstructure already approved as a separate technical unit 

type-approval  of  a  vehicle 

fitted  with  a 

1. 

1.1 

1.2 

2 

2.1 

2.1.1 

2.1.2 

2.1.3 

2.1.4 

2.1.5 

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ANNEXI 

Scope 

This  Directive  shall  apply  to  the  type-approval  of  superstructures  of  motor 
vehicles  and  their  trailers  intended  for  the  transport  of  certain  types  of 
animals. 

This  Directive  shall  apply  to  type-approval  of  motor  vehicles  and  their 
trailers fitted with  superstructures  intended  for  the transport  of  certain  types 
of animals. 

Classification 

The  classification  of  "certain  type  of  animals"  is  according  to  type,  weight 
and age of the animals. The classification  is as follows: 

Class A:  Cattle over 6 months 

Class B:  Horses other than those transported  in individual stalls 

Class C: 

Calves up to 6 months, sheep, and goats 

Class D: 

Pigs and lambs up to 30 kg 

Class E: 

Pigs over 30 kg 

Requirements 
The  general  requirements  and  the  additional  requirements  for  each  class 
regarding 
interior  and 
loading/unloading facilities  laid down in Appendix  1  have to be  fulfilled. 

frontwall,  ventilation, 

sidewalls, 

floor, 

the 

4. 

Definitions 

4.1.  Type of vehicle 

4.1.1  For the purposes of categories Nl, N2, N3, Ol, 02, 03  and 04, a 'type' shall consist 

of vehicles which do not differ  in at least the following essential aspects: 

vehicle  manufacturer, 

manufacturer's  type designation, 

category, 

essential aspects of construction and design: 

-  chassis/floor  pan (obvious and fundamental  differences), 

-  number of axles, 

- 

technically permissible maximum mass ± 20%; 

4.2  Type of superstructure 

4.2.1  For the purposes of this Directive a 'type of superstructure' means a bodywork 

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which  do not differ  in at least the following  essential  aspects: 

manufacturer  of the superstructure, 

manufacturer's  type designation, 

classification  of animal types (class A, B, C, D and/or E) 

essential  aspects  of  construction  and  design  (wooden  materials,  light  metal, 

reinforced  plastics, etc.). 

mass of complete superstructure ± 20% 

dimensions of superstructure: 

-  width ± 0.5m, 

-  nominal length ± 20%, 

-  nominal height ± 20% 

APPENDIX 1 

MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR TRANSPORT UNITS 

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0.1 

0.1.1 

0.1.2 

0.1.3 

0.1.4 

0.1.5 

0.2 

0.2.1 

0.3 
0.3.1 

0.4 

0.4.1 

0.4.2 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 

Suitability 

The transport unit shall  from  technical  point of view, be of a suitable design 
and construction which will protect the welfare  of the animals intended to be 
carried in it; 

No sharp edges or protrusions are allowed in the load compartment; 

If the side and front walls are made of light metal, they shall be of cavity-wall 

construction with a gap of > 20 mm; 

The superstructure must be capable of easy cleaning and  disinfection. 

The requirements described  in Appendix 2 regarding the surface pressure test 

(applicable to the floor, sides and frontwall) shall be  fulfilled. 

Protection from weather 

The roof of the transport unit shall be solidly constructed  so as to be weather 
proof and protect animals from  wide variations of temperature. 
Loading and unloading 
The  transport  unit  shall  be  provided  with  a  loading  ramp  or  loading  lift 
suitable  for  loading and unloading. Where animals are to be carried  at  more 
than one level in a transport unit, suitable equipment shall also be provided to 
enable them to be loaded and unloaded from  each level. 

Ventilation 

The transport unit shall be sufficiently  and suitably ventilated for the species; 
Ventilation  apertures  shall,  as  a  minimum,  be  in  accordance  with  the 
additional ventilation  requirements 

If the load compartment  is equipped with a device for forced  ventilation (e.g. 
air  conditioning  system),  then  the  ventilation  related  paragraphs  below  are 
not  applicable.  In  case  of  failure  of  this  equipment,  however,  another 
sufficient  ventilation must be present. 

0.5 

0.5.1 

Strength 

The  transport  unit  and  its fittings/equipment shall  be  constructed  of  suitable 
materials which  are of  sufficient  size and  strength  to withstand  the  forces  to 
which they will be subjected during the transport; 

0.5.2 

The  superstructure  being  a separate  technical  unit  shall  be  capable  of  being 

0.6 

0.6.1 

0.6.2 

0.6.3 

0.6.4 

0.7 

0.7.1 

,  * 

0.7.2 

0.8 

0.8.1 

0.8.2 

securely attached to the vehicle. 

Floors 

The construction  of floors  and their  supports/bearers  shall  be  strong  enough 
to withstand the weight of the animals. 
The  floor  surface  and  every  part of the  transport  unit  on  which  the  animals 
are accommodated, and the floor surface of any part of the transport unit over 
which  the  animals  are  moved,  shall  be  designed  to  give  the  animals  an 
adequate footing and prevent them from slipping. 

No intrusions, such as wheel arches, etc., shall be permitted in the floor of the 
super structure. 

Where  animals  are  accommodated  at  more  than  one  level  within  transport 
unit,  any  livestock  floor  which  will  have  animals  accommodated  directly 
below  it shall  be constructed  to prevent urine and dung from  falling  onto the 
animals at a lower level. 

Height adjustable intermediate floors 

Height  adjustable  intermediate  floors  must  be  equipped  with  automatic  or 
mechanical  locking  devices  to  prevent  the  floor  from  over-elevating  or 
collapsing.  The  height  adjusting  system  must  be  securely  protected  from 
unintentional  operation  and  all  controls  must  return  automatically  to  the 
neutral position when released and thereby locking the floor. 

Height  adjustable  intermediate floors must  be  designed  and  constructed  and 
positioned  in relation to the walls of the superstructure, such that the animals 
or  any  part  of  them,  cannot  fall  or  be  trapped,  or  injured,  either  when  the 
floor is moving or fixed in position. 

Partitions 

The transport  unit shall be fitted  with  partitions, where necessary, to separate 
individuals  or  groups  of animals  from  each  other,  and  to  provide  them  with 
sufficient  support against the motion of the transport. 

The  partitions  must  be  designed  and  constructed  so that  they  wilfnot  cause 
the animals  injury. 

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0.8.3 

0.9 

0.9.1 

The partitions must be capable of being firmly secured and be constructed  so 
as not to interfere  with the designed ventilation  arrangement  of the transport 
unit. 

Inspection 

The transport  unit  shall  be designed  and  constructed  so that the animals  can 
be inspected during transport. 

0.10 

Lighting 

0.10.1 

Sufficient  lighting in the transport unit shall be fitted to enable the animals to 
be loaded, carried and unloaded safely  in dark weather conditions and  during 
the night and to be inspected at any time. 

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORT UNIT CLASS "A" 

1 

1.1 

1.1.1 

1.2 
1.2.1 

1.2.2 

1.3 

1.3.1 

CATTLE (over 6 months); 

Floors 

Floors  shall  be  made  of  suitable  material  and  shall  be  constructed  to 
withstand the following loads: 

locally applied: 

4 kN 

uniformly distributed: 

6 kN/m^ 

Side and front walls 
Side  and  front  walls  shall  be  made  of  suitable  material  and  shall  be 
constructed to withstand the following  loads: 

horizontal and locally applied: 

10 kN 

Side  and  front  walls  shall  be  closed  with  the  exception  of  the  ventilation 
apertures. 

Ventilation apertures 

Each  livestock  floor  must  have ventilation  apertures  in  its side  walls  with  a 
total surface  area of at least 20% (10% per side) of the livestock floor surface 
and at a height of at least  1300 mm above the floor. 

1.3.1.1 

Ventilation  apertures  should  be  evenly  distributed  throughout  the  length  of 
the transport unit. 

1.3.2. 

1.3.3 

1.3.4 

1.4 

1.4.1 

1.4.2 

1.4.3 

Additional  ventilation  apertures  may  be  fitted  in  the  front  and  rear  wall 
and/or roof of the transport unit. 

The ventilation  apertures must be capable of being closed weather tight. 

Ventilation  apertures with a vertical dimension  greater than  130 mm shall be 
protected  in such a way that parts of the animals cannot protrude  or become 
trapped. 

Interior 

Securing  devices  (rings  or  bars),  if  fitted,  must  be  strong  enough  for  their 
purpose, and must be designed with rounded  surfaces  or be recessed  into the 
walls, so that they cannot cause  injury. 

Securing  devices,  if  fitted,  must  be of metal  and  should  be  at  a height  of  at 
least  1200 mm above the loading floor. 

It  must  be  possible  to  fit  adjustable  transverse  partitions  in  order  to  sub 
divide each livestock floor  into pen lengths of no greater than 3.0 m. 

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1.5 

Loading and unloading  facilities 

1.5.1  *  Within  the  overall  loading  unloading  arrangements  there  shall  be  no  step 
which  exceeds  100  mm  in  height,  nor  gap/space  between  adjacent  parts 
which exceed 25 mm in width. 

1.5.2 

1.5.2.1 

1.5.2.2 

1.5.3 

1.5.4 

1.5.5 

1.5.6 

A loading ramp or loading lift must be provided on the transport unit. 

All floors  of the vehicle  shall  be fitted with an  inner safety  barrier  or gate to 
prevent animals falling  out of the vehicle when the loading door is open. The 
safety  barrier or gate  must  be constructed  so that the animals  can  be viewed 
before  it is opened. 

In  multi-tier  vehicles  internal  ramps  may  be  installed  for  the  transfer  of 
animals  from  the  lowest  deck  to  the  upper  decks.  Internal  ramps,  however, 
must  be  of  similar  maximum  slope  and  have  the  similar  bars  as  external 
loading ramps. 

Ramps shall have a maximum  incline of 25° and shall be equipped with bars, 
or equivalent  means of preventing animals slipping, which are not more than 
100 mm apart and at least 25 mm high. 

If the floor of the transport unit is more than 500 mm above the ground, rails 
of a minimum  height of  1300 mm must be fitted to the ramps. The rails must 
be designed so that the animals cannot slip sideways from the loading ramp. 

If  a  loading  lift  is provided  it must  be fitted with  rails  of  at  least  1300 mm 
height. 

In  multi-tier  vehicles  any  movable  upper  floor  must  be  power  operated  if 
animals are lifted  on it. 

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORT UNIT CLASS "B" 

2 

2.1 

2.1.1 

2.2 
2.2.1 

2.2.2 

2.3 

2.3.1 

2.3.1.1 

2.3.2. 

2.3.3 

2.3.4 

2.3.5 

2.4 

2.4.1 

2.4.2 

HORSES 

Floors 

Floors  shall  be  made  of  suitable  material  and  shall  be  constructed  to 
withstand the following  loads: 

locally applied: 

4 kN 

uniformly  distributed: 

6 kN/m^ 

Side and front walls 
Side  and  front  walls  shall  be  made  of  suitable  material  and  shall  be 
constructed to withstand the following loads: 

horizontal and locally applied: 

10 kN 

Side  and  front  walls  shall  be  closed  with  the  exception  of  the  ventilation 
apertures. 

Ventilation apertures 

Each  livestock  floor  must  have ventilation  apertures  in  its side walls  with  a 
total surface  area of at least 20% (10% per side) of the livestock floor surface 
and at a height of at least  1300 mm above the floor. 

Ventilation  apertures  should  be  evenly  distributed  throughout  the  length  of 
the transport  unit. 

Additional  ventilation  apertures  may  be  fitted  in  the  front  and  rear  wall 
and/or roof of the transport unit. 

The ventilation apertures must be capable of being closed weather tight. 

Ventilation  apertures with a vertical dimension  greater than  130 mm shall be 
protected  in such a way that parts of the animals cannot  protrude  or  become 
trapped. 

These  requirements  do  not  apply  to  vehicles  constructed  for  carrying 
individually separated horses 

Interior 

Securing devices (rings or bars) shall be fitted and must be strong enough  for 
their purpose, and must be designed with rounded surfaces or be recessed  into 
the walls, so that they cannot cause  injury. 

Securing devices must be of metal and should  be at a height of at  least  1200 
mm above the loading floor. 

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2.4.3 

2.5 

2.5.1 

2.5.2 

2.5.2.1 

Transverse  partitions  shall  be  fitted  to  divide  each  livestock  floor  into  pen 
length no greater than 3.0 m. 

Loading and unloading  facilities 

Within  the  overall  loading  unloading  arrangements  there  shall  be  no  step 
which  exceeds  100  mm  in  height,  nor  gap/space  Between  adjacent  parts 
which exceed 25 mm in width. 

A loading ramp or loading lift  must be provided on the transport unit. 

The floor  of the vehicle  shall  be fitted  with an  inner safety  barrier  or gate to 
prevent animals falling  out of the vehicle when the loading door is open. The 
safety  barrier  or gate must  be constructed  so that  the animals  can  be viewed 
before  it is opened. 

2.5.2.2 

Horses may only be carried in a single-decked vehicle. 

2.5.3 

2.5.4 

2.5.5 

Ramps shall have a maximum  incline of 25° and shall be equipped with bars, 
100 mm apart and at least 25 mm high or other materials, to prevent  animals 
from slipping. 

If the floor  of the transport unit is more than  500 mm above the ground,  rails 
of a minimum  height of  1300 mm must be fitted to the ramps. The rails must 
be designed so that the animals cannot slip sideways from the loading ramp. 

If a loading  lift  is provided  it must  be fitted with  rails  of  at  least  1300 mm 
height. 

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORT UNIT CLASS "C" 

3. 

3.1 

3.1.1 

3.2 
3.2.1 

3.2.2 

3.3 

3.3.1 

3.3.1.1 

3.3.2. 

3.3.2.1 

3.3.2.2 

3.3.3 

3.3.4 

3.4 

3.4.1 

CALVES (up to 6 months)/SHEEP/GOATS 

Floors 

Floors  shall  be  made  of  suitable  material  and  shall  be  constructed  to 
withstand the following loads: 

locally applied: 

1.3 kN 

uniformly distributed: 

3.2kN/m^ 

Side and front walls 
Side  and  front  walls  shall  be  made  of  suitable  material  and  shall  be 
constructed to withstand the following loads: 

horizontal and locally applied:  3.2 kN 

Side  and  front  walls  shall  be  closed  with  the  exception  of  the  ventilation 
apertures. 

Ventilation apertures 

Each  livestock  floor  must have ventilation  apertures  in  its side walls  with  a 
total surface  area of at least 20% (10% per side) of the livestock floor surface 
and at a height of at least 600 mm above the floor. 

Ventilation  apertures  should  be  evenly  distributed  throughout  the  length  of 
the transport unit. 

Additional  ventilation  apertures  may  be  fitted  in  the  front  and  rear  wall 
and/or roof of the transport unit. 

There may be additional openings in the front  and rear as well in the roof. 

The ventilation openings and air distribution must be at both sides of the load 
compartment. 

The ventilation apertures must be capable of being closed weather tight. 

Ventilation  apertures with a vertical dimension  greater than  130 mm shall be 
protected  in such a way that parts of the  animals  cannot protrude  or  become 
trapped. 

Interior 

Transverse  partitions  shall  be  fitted  to  divide  each  livestock  floor  into  pen 
lengths no greater than 3.0 m. 

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3.5 

3.5.1 

3.5.2 

3.5.2.1 

3.5.2.2 

3.5.3 

3.5.4 

3.5.5 

3.5.6 

Loading and unloading  facilities 

Within  the  overall  loading  unloading  arrangements  there  shall  be  no  step 
which  exceeds  100  mm  in  height,  nor  gap/space  between  adjacent  parts 
which exceed 25 mm in width. 

A loading ramp or loading lift must be provided on the transport unit. 

All  floors  of the vehicle shall  be fitted with an  inner safety  barrier or gate  to 
prevent animals falling  out of the vehicle when the loading door is open. The 
safety  barrier  or gate must  be constructed  so that the  animals  can  be viewed 
before  it is opened. 

In  multi-tier  vehicles  internal  ramps  may  be  installed  for  the  transfer  of 
animals  from  the  lowest  deck  to  the  upper  decks.  Internal  ramps,  however, 
must  be  of  similar  maximum  slope  and  have  the  similar  bars  as  external 
loading ramps. 

Ramps shall have a maximum incline of 25° and shall be equipped with bars, 
or equivalent means of preventing animals slipping, which are not more than 
100 mm apart and at least 25 mm high. 

If the floor of the transport unit is more than  500 mm above the ground,  rails 
of a minimum  height of 750 mm must be fitted to the ramps. The rails  must 
be designed so that the animals cannot slip sideways from the loading ramp. 

If  a  loading  lift  is  provided  it  must  be  fitted  with  rails  of  at  least  750  mm 
height. 

In  multi-tier  vehicles  any  movable  upper  floor  must  be  power  operated  if 
animals are lifted on it. 

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORT UNIT CLASS "D" 

4. 

4.1 

PIGS and LAMBS (up to 30 kg) 

Floors: 

Floors  shall  be  made  of  suitable  material  and  shall  be  constructed  to 
withstand the following loads: 

locally applied: 

0.5 kN 

uniformly distributed: 

2.0 kN/m^ 

4.2 
4.2.1 

4.2.2 

4.3 

4.3.1 

Side and front walls 
Side  and  front  walls  shall  be  made  of  suitable  material  and  shall  be 
constructed to withstand the following  loads: 

horizontal and locally applied:  1.3  kN 

Side  and  front  walls  shall  be  closed  with  the  exception  of  the  ventilation 
apertures. 

Ventilation apertures 

Each  livestock  floor  must  have ventilation  apertures  in  its  side walls  with  a 
total surface  area of at least 20% (10% per side) of the livestock floor surface 
and at a height of at least 400 mm above the floor. 

4.3.1.1 

Ventilation  apertures  should  be  evenly  distributed  throughout  the  length  of 
the transport unit. 

4.3.2. 

4.3.3 

4.3.4 

4.4 

4.4.1 

4.5 

4.5.1 

Additional  ventilation  apertures  may  be  fitted  in  the  front  and  rear  wall 
and/or roof of the transport unit. 

The ventilation apertures must be capable of being closed weather tight. 

Ventilation  apertures  with  a vertical  dimension  greater  than  50 mm  shall  be 
protected  in such a way that  parts of the animals cannot protrude  or  become 
trapped. 

Interior 

Transverse  partitions  shall  be  fitted  to  divide  each  livestock  floor  into  pen 
lengths no greater than 3.0 m. 

Loading and  unloading  facilities 

Within  the  overall  loading  unloading  arrangements  there  shall  be  no  step 
which  exceeds  100  mm  in  height,  nor  gap/space  between  adjacent  parts 
which exceed 25 mm in width. 

4.5.2 

A loading ramp or loading lift must be provided on the transport unit. 

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4.5.2.1 

4.5.2.2 

4.5.3 

4.5.4 

4.5.5 

4.5.6 

All floors of the  vehicle shall  be fitted with an  inner safety  barrier  or gate  to 
prevent animals falling  out of the vehicle when the loading door  is open. The 
safety  barrier  or gate  must  be constructed  so that the animals  can  be  viewed 
before  it is opened. 

In  multi-tier  vehicles  internal  ramps  may  be  installed  for  the  transfer  of 
animals  from  the  lowest  deck  to  the  upper  decks.  Internal  ramps,  however, 
must  be  of  similar  maximum  slope  and  have  the  similar  bars  as  external 
loading ramps. 

ramps shall  have a maximum  incline of 25° and  shall be equipped  with  bars, 
or equivalent  means of preventing animals slipping, which are not more  than 
100 mm apart and 25 mm high. 

If the floor  of the transport unit is more than 500 mm above the ground,  rails 
of a minimum  height  of  750 mm must be fitted to the ramps. The rails  must 
be designed  so that the animals cannot slip sideways from the loading ramp. 

If  a  loading  lift  is  provided  it  must  be  fitted  with  rails  of  at  least  750  mm 
height. 

In  multi-tier  vehicles  any  movable  upper  floor  must  be  power  operated  if 
animals are lifted  on it. 

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORT UNIT CLASS  ME" 

5. 

5.1 

PIGS (over 30 kg) 

Floors 

Floors  shall  be  made  of  suitable  material  and  shall  be  constructed  to 
withstand  the following  loads: 

locally applied: 

1.3 kN 

uniformly  distributed: 

3.0kN/m2 

5.2 
5.2.1 

5.2.2 

5.3 

5.3.1 

Side and front walls 
Side  and  front  walls  shall  be  made  of  suitable  material  and  shall  be 
constructed to withstand the following loads: 

horizontal and locally applied: 

3.2 kN 

Side  and  front  walls  shall  be  closed  with  the  exception  of  the  ventilation 
apertures. 

Ventilation  apertures 

Each  livestock  floor  must  have  ventilation  apertures  in  its  side  walls  with  a 
total surface  area of at least 20% (10% per side) of the livestock  floor  surface 
and at a height of at least 400 mm above the floor. 

5.3.1.1 

Ventilation  apertures  should  be  evenly  distributed  throughout  the  length  of 
the transport unit. 

5.3.2. 

5.3.3 

5.3.4 

5.4 

5.4.1 

5.5 

5.5.1 

Additional  ventilation  apertures  may  be  fitted  in  the  front  and  rear  wall 
and/or roof of the transport unit. 

The ventilation apertures must be capable of being closed weather tight. 

Ventilation  apertures  with  a vertical  dimension  greater  than  50 mm  shall  be 
protected  in such  a way that parts of the animals  cannot  protrude  or  become 
trapped. 

Interior 

Transverse  partitions  shall  be  fitted  to  divide  each  livestock  floor  into  pen 
lengths no greater than 3.0 m. 

Loading and unloading  facilities 

Within  the  overall  loading  unloading  arrangements  there  shall  be  no  step 
which  exceeds  100  mm  in  height,  nor  gap/space  between  adjacent  parts 
which exceed 25 mm in width. 

5.5.2 

A loading ramp or loading lift must be provided on the transport unit. 

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5.5.2.1 

5.5.2.2 

5.5.3 

5.5.4 

5.5.5 

5.5.6 

All  floors  of the vehicle shall  be fitted  with  an  inner safety  barrier  or gate to 
prevent  animals falling  out of the vehicle when the loading door  is open. The 
safety  barrier  or gate  must  be constructed  so that  the  animals  can  be  viewed 
before  it is opened. 

In  multi-tier  vehicles  internal  ramps  may  be  installed  for  the  transfer  of 
animals  from  the  lowest  deck  to  the  upper  decks.  Internal  ramps,  however, 
must  be  of  similar  maximum  slope  and  have  the  similar  bars  as  external 
loading ramps. 

Ramps shall have a maximum  incline of 25° and shall be equipped  with bars, 
or equivalent means of preventing animals slipping, which are not more than 
100 mm apart and 25 mm high. 

If the floor  of the transport unit  is more than 500 mm above the ground,  rails 
of a minimum  height of 750 mm must be fitted to the ramps. The rails  must 
be designed so that the animals cannot slip sideways from the loading ramp. 

If  a  loading  lift  is  provided  it  must  be  fitted  with  rails  of  at  least  750  mm 
height. 

In  multi-tier  vehicles  any  movable  upper  floor  must  be  power  operated  if 
animals are lifted  on it. 

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APPENDIX 2 

TESTING OF SURFACE PRESSURE AND BENDING FOR TRANSPORT UNITS 

The  surface  pressure  test  (applicable  to  the  floor,  sides  and  front  wall  of  the  load 
compartment)  shall  be  carried  out  at a  randomly  chosen  place  but  not  over  a  supporting 
beam.  The  required  test  load  for  the  class  shall  be  applied  to  an  area  50  mm  x  50  mm, 
normal  to  the  surface,  and  sustained  for  at  least  10 s.  During  the  test  breakage  of  the 
surface  shall not occur, but a residual deformation  of up to  100 mm in the direction of the 
test load shall be permitted. 

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ANNEXH 

EC Separate technical unit Type-Approval  marking 

1 

1.1 

EC SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNIT TYPE-APPROVAL MARK 

There  shall  be  affixed  to  every  superstructure  approved  to  this  Directive  a 
separate technical  unit type-approval  mark as specified  in Appendix  1 to this 
Annex. 

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APPENDIX I 

EC SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNIT TYPE-APPROVAL MARK 

GENERAL 

The EC separate technical unit type-approval mark consists  of: 

a  rectangle  surrounding 
the 
lower  case 
distinguishing  number  or  letters of the Member  State which  has  granted  the 
EC separate technical unit type-approval: 

'e'  followed  by 

letter 

the 

1 

1.1 

1.1.1 

1 for Germany, 2 for France, 3 for Italy, 4 for the Netherlands, 5 for  Sweden, 
6 for Belgium,  9  for  Spain,  11  for  the  United  Kingdom,  12  for  Austria, 
13 for Luxembourg,  17 for  Finland,  18 for  Denmark,  21  for  Portugal, 23  for 
Greece, IRL for Ireland; 

1.1.2 

in  the  vicinity  of  the  rectangle,  the  "base  approval  number"  contained  in 
section  4 of the type-approval  number  referred  to  in Annex VII  to  Directive 
70/156/EEC,  preceded  by  the  two  figures  indicating  the  sequence  number 
assigned  to the most  recent major  technical  amendment  to this  Directive.  In 

k  this Directive the sequence number is 00; 

1.2 

The  EC  separate  technical  unit  type-approval  mark  must  be  clearly  legible 
and indelible. 

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EXAMPLE  OF  EC  SEPARATE  TECHNICAL  UNIT  TYPE-
APPROVAL  MARKS 

2.1 

EC separate technical unit type-approval mark of a "superstructure" approved 
for the transport of certain types of animals". 

a > 8 mm 

0025053 

The  above  separate  technical  unit  type-approval  mark  shows  that  the 
superstructure  in question has been approved  in Sweden (e5) pursuant to this 
Directive (00) under the base approval number 2505. 

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ANNEXE! 

Example of an identification  plate 

1. 

1.1 

2. 

2.1 

2.2 

3 

3.1 

3.2 

3.3 

3.4 

General 

Every  transport  unit  approved  according  this  Directive  and  transporting 
certain types of animals shall bear identifications  plate stating the class(es) to 
which the transport unit is approved. 

Characters 

The distinguishing marks prescribed  in Annex I shall consist of capital Latin 
letters. 

The height of the letters and numerals shall be at least  100 mm. 

Requirements 

The plates shall take the form  of a rectangular; 

The dimensions of the plate shall be about 900 mm x 220 mm; 

The letters shall be black on a yellow background; 

The plates shall be fixed to the transport unit permanently and shall be visible 
from the front and rear side. 

Example of identification  plate 

IHOTHH 

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ANNEXIV 

Example of an user's plate 

1. 

1.1 

1.1.1 

1.1.2 

1.1.3 

1.2 

2. 

2.1 

2.2 

3 

3.1 

General 

After  approval  by  the  Competent  Authority,  the  manufacturer  shall  provide 
the  owner  of  the  vehicle  with  a  plate  on  which  the  following  information 
shall appear: 

identity of the transport unit; 

square meters of floor space available for animals; 

date on which the next inspection is due; 

The owner of the vehicle  shall attach the plate to the outside of the transport 
unit  used  for  the  carriage  of  certain  types  of  animals  and  if  necessary 
complete the relevant items. 

Characters 

Roman  letters  and Arabic  numerals  must  be used  for  all  markings  provided 
for in section 1. 

The minimum height of the letters and figures shall be at least 4 mm. 

Fitting 

The user's  plate shall  be fitted to the vehicle  in the Vicinity  of  identification 
plates required in other Directives . 

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ANNEXV 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNTT TYPE-
APPROVAL 

1. 

1.1 

1.2 

1.3 

2. 

2.1 

2.2 

2.3 

3. 

3.1 

4. 

4.1 

APPLICATION  FOR  EC  SEPARATE  TECHNICAL  UNIT  TYPE 
APPROVAL 

The  application  for  EC  separate  technical  unit  type-approval  pursuant  to 
Article  3  (4)  of  Directive  70/156/EEC  of  a  vehicle  type  with  regard  to  the 
transport of certain types of animals shall be submitted by the  manufacturer. 

A model for the information  document is given in Appendix 1. 

A superstructure representative for the type to be approved shall be submitted 
to the technical service responsible for conducting the type-approval tests. 

GRANTING  OF  EC  SEPARATE  TECHNICAL  UNIT  TYPE-
APPROVAL 

If  the  relevant  requirements  are  satisfied,  EC  separate  technical  unit  type-
approval  pursuant  to  Article  4 (3)  and,  if  applicable  4 (4)  of  Directive 
70/156/EEC shall be granted. 

"" 

' 

A model  for the EC separate technical  unit type-approval  certificate  is given 
in Appendix 2. 

An approval  number in accordance with Annex VII to Directive  70/156/EEC 
shall  be  assigned  to  each  superstructure  approved.  The  same  Member  State 
shall not assign the same number to another type of superstructure. 

MODIFICATION  OF  THE  TYPE  AND  AMENDMENTS  TO 
APPROVALS 

In the case of modification  of a superstructure type-approved pursuant to this 
Directive, the provisions of Article 5 of Directive 70/156/EEC shall apply. 

CONFORMITY OF  PRODUCTION 

Measures to ensure the conformity  of production shall be taken in accordance 
with the provisions laid down in Annex X of Directive 70/156/EEC. 

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APPENDIX 1 

INFORMATION DOCUMENT No 

pursuant to Annex I of Council Directive 70/156/EEC 

relating to the EC separate technical unit type-approval of a superstructure with respect to 

the transport of certain types of animal 

The  following  information,  if applicable, must be supplied  in triplicate  and  include  a  list 
of contents. Any drawings must be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient  detail on 
size A4 or on a folder of A4 formât. Photographs, if any, must show sufficient  detail. 

If the systems, component or separate technical units have electronic controls,  information 
concerning their performance must be supplied. 

0 

0.1 

0.2 

0.2.1 

0.4.2 

GENERAL 

Make (trade name of manufacturer): 

„. 

Type of vehicle: 

Commercial name (s) (if applicable) 

Category of superstructure: 

0.4.2.1 

Means of identification  of type, if marked on the superstructure: 

0.5 

0.7 

0.8 

Name and address of manufacturer: 

In the  case of components  and  separate technical  units, location  and  method 
of affixing  of the EC approval mark: 

Address(es) of assembly plant(s): 

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1. 

1.1 

2. 

2.1 

GENERAL  CONSTRUCTION  CHARACTERISTICS  OF  THE 
SUPERSTRUCTURE 

Photographs and/or drawings of a representative  superstructure 

BODYWORK 

Type of body work: 

, 

2.1.1 

Class(es): 

2.2 

2.3 

Materials used and methods of construction: 

Interior fittings: 

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APPENDIX 2 

MODEL 

(maximum format: A4 (210 x 297 mm)) 

EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE 

Stamp of 

Administration 

Communication concerning the: 

type-approval*1) 

extension of type-approval*1) 

refusal  of type-approval*1) 

withdrawal of type-approval*1 ) 

of a type of vehicle/component/separate technical unit*1) with regard to Directive .../.../EC, 
as mlast amended by Directive.../.../ËC 

Type-approval number: 

Reason for extension: 

.... 

W  Delete where not applicable 

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SECTION I 

0.1 

0.2 

0.2.1 

0.3 

0.3.1 

0.4 

0.5 

0.7 

0.8 

Make (trade name of manufacturer):... 

Type of vehicle: 

Commercial name (s) (if applicable) 

„„, 

Means of identification  of type, if marked on the  vehicle/component/separate 
technical unit*1)*2) 

Location of that marking: 
Category of vehicle*1)*3 ): 

, 

Name and address of manufacturer: 

: 

In the case of components and  separate technical  units, location  and  method 
of affixing  of the EC approval mark: 
Address(es)*1) of assembly plants)*1) 

• 

• 

v1 /  Delete where not appl icable 

*2) 

If the means of identification  of type contains characters not relevant to a description of the vehicle,  component or 
separate technical  unit types  covered  by this type-approval  certificate,  such  characters  shall  be  represented  in the 
documentation by the symbol "?" (e.g. ABC?? 123???). 

*3)  As defined in Annex H(A) to Directive 70/156/EEG 

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SECTION n 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 
9 

Additional information (where applicable) (see Addendum) 

Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests: 

Date of test report: 

Number of test report: 

Remarks (if any) (see Addendum) 

.„,. 

Place:.. 

Date: 

Signature: 
The index to the information package lodged with the approval authority, 
which may be obtained on request, is attached 

- 3 3-

ADDENDUM 

to EC type-approval certificate No: 

concerning the separate technical unit type-approval of a superstructure with regard to 

Directive .../.../EC. 

1 

1.1 

Additional  information 

Brief  description  of  the  superstructure  type  as  regards  its  structure, 
dimensions, 

and constituent materials: 

1.2 

Remarks/restrictions 

This type of superstructure can only be installed on vehicles of 

-  manufacturer(s): 

-  vehicle type(s): 

-  max. height of the upper edge of the chassis above the ground and with a 

ramp angle of 25°: 

....... 

mm. 

(the maximum height of the transport unit shall not exceed 4000 mm) 

1.3 

Description of the interior arrangements or fittings that might  affect 
the tests: 

34 

ANNEX VI 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A  VEfflCLE 
(TRANSPORT UNIT) 

1.' 

1.1 

1.2 

1.3 

2. 

2.1 

2.2 

2.3 

3. 

3.1 

4. 

4.1 

APPLICATION FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL 

The  application  for  EC  type-approval  pursuant  to  Article  3  (4)  of  Directive 
70/156/EEC  of  a  vehicle  (transport  unit)  with  regard  to  the  transport  of 
certain types of animals shall be submitted by the  manufacturer. 

A model for the information  document is given in Appendix 1. 

A vehicle representative of the vehicle type to be approved shall be submitted 
to the technical  service responsible for conducting the type-approval tests. 

GRANTING OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL 

If  the  relevant  requirements  are  satisfied,  EC  type-approval  pursuant  to 
Article  4(3)  and,  if  applicable  4(4)  of  Directive  70/156/EEC  shall  be 
granted. 

A model for the EC type-approval certificate  is given in Appendix 2. 

An approval number  in accordance with Annex VII to Directive  70/156/EEC 
shall be assigned to each type of vehicle (transport unit) approved. The same 
Member  State  shall  not  assign  the  same  number  to  another  type  of  vehicle 

*  (transport unit). 

MODIFICATION  OF  THE  TYPE  AND  AMENDMENTS  TO 
APPROVALS 

In  the  case  of  modification  of  a  vehicle  type  approved  pursuant  to  this 
Directive, the provisions of Article 5 of Directive 70/156/EEC shall apply. 

CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION 

Measures to ensure the conformity  of production shall be taken in accordance 
with the provisions laid down in Annex X of Directive 70/156/EEC. 

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APPENDIX 1 

INFORMATION DOCUMENT No.: 

pursuant to Annex I of Council Directive 70/156/EEC**) 

relating to the EC type-approval of a vehicle with respect to 

the transport of certain types of animal 

The following  information,  if applicable, must be supplied  in triplicate  and  include  a  list 
of contents. Any drawings must be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient  detail on 
size A4 or on a folder of A4 format. Photographs, if any, must show sufficient  detail. 

If  the  systems,  components  or  separate  technical  units  have  electronic  controls, 
information  concerning their performance  must be supplied. 

0 

0.1 

0.2 

0.2.1 

0.3 

0.3.1 

0.4 

0.4.1 

GENERAL 

Make (trade name of manufacturer): 

Type of vehicle: 

Commercial name (s) (if applicable) 

Means of identification  of type, if marked on the vehicle 0>); 

Location of that marking: 

„. 

Category of vehicle *°): 

Classification(s)  according  to  the  types  of  animals  which  the  vehicle  is 
'. 
intended to transport 

0.5 

Name and address of manufacturer: 

0.8 

Address(es) of assembly plant(s): 

*  ) 

The  item  numbers  and  footnotes  used  in  this  document  correspond  to  those  set  out  in  Annex" I  to  directive 
70/156/EEC. Items not relevant for the purpose of this Directive are omitted. 

36 

1. 

1.1 

1.6 

9. 

9.1 

9.2 

GENERAL  CONSTRUCTION  CHARACTERISTICS  OF  THE 
VEHICLE 

Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle 

Position and arrangement of the engine: 

BODYWORK 

Type of body work: 

Materials used and methods of construction: 

9.10 

Interior  fittings: 

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APPENDIX 2 

MODEL 

(maximum format: A4 (210 x 297 mm)) 

EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE^ 

Stamp of 

Administration 

Communication concerning the: 

type-approval*1) 

extension of type-approval*1) 

refusal  of type-approval*1) 

withdrawal of type-approval*1) 

of a type of vehicle/component/separate technical unit*1)  with regard to Directive .../.../EC 

Type-approval number: 

, 

Reason for extension: 

**)  Delete where not applicable 

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SECTION I 

0.1 

0.2 

0.2.1 

0.3 

0.3.1 

0.4 

0.5 

Make (trade name of manufacturer): 

Type of vehicle: 

Commercial name (s) (if applicable) 

«„. 

: 

Means of identification  of type, if marked on the vehicle/component/separate 
technical unit*1) *2): 

Location of that marking: 
Category of vehicle*1)*3): 

Name and address of manufacturer: 

0.7 

In  the  case  of  components  units  and  separate  technical  units,  location  and 

method 

0.8 

of affixing  of the EC type-approval mark: 
Address(es)*1) of assembly plant(s)*1): 

*l )  Delete where not applicable 
*2) 

If the means of identification  of type contains characters not relevant to a description of the vehicle,  component or 
separate  technical  unit types  covered  by  this type-approval  certificate,  such  characters  shall  be represented in the 
documentation by the symbolM?" (e.g. ABC??123???). 

*3)  As defined in Annex n(A) to Directive 70/156/EEC 

39-

SECTION n 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

Additional information  (where applicable) (see Addendum) 

Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests: 

Date of test report: 

Number of test report: 

Remarks (if any) (see Addendum) 

Place: 

Date: 

Signature:.. 

The index to the information  package lodged with the approval authority, 
which may be obtained on request, is attached 

40 

ADDENDUM 

to EC type-approval  certificate No: 

concerning  the type-approval  of a vehicle with regard  to 

Directive.../.../EC. 

1 

1.1 

1.3 

1.4 

1.5 

1.6 

Additional  information 

Brief description  of the vehicle type as regards  its structure,  dimensions, 

and constituent  materials: 

Description  of the  interior arrangements  or  fittings  that might affect  the tests: 

Site of engine: forward  / rear / central*1): 

Drive:  front-wheel  /rear-wheel*1) 

Mass of vehicle  submitted  for testing: 

Front axle: 

Rear axle: 

Total: 

: 

T~ 

; 

5 

Remarks: (e.g., valid for  left-hand  drive and right-hand  drive vehicles): 

**)  Delete where applicable 

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ANNEX VII 

PROVISIONS FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE 

FITTED WITH A SUPERSTRUCTURE 

ALREADY APPROVED AS A SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNIT 

1. 

1.1 

1.1.1 

1.1.2 

1.1.3 

1.1.4 

EC  TYPE-APPROVAL  OF  A  VEHICLE  FITTED  WITH  A 
SUPERSTRUCTURE  ALREADY  APPROVED  AS  A  SEPARATE 
TECHNICAL  UNIT 

In order to be granted type-approval to this Directive for a vehicle fitted with 
a  superstructure  which  already  has been  granted  type-approval  as a  separate 
technical  unit,  the  manufacturer  must  demonstrate  to  the  satisfaction  of  the 
type-approval  authority  compliance  with  the  following  requirements,  any 
preceding approval as an incomplete vehicle being taken into account: 

Ramp angle 25° 

Maximum height not > 4.00 m 

Maximum length not >  12.000 m 

Maximum  centre  of  gravity  not  higher  than  allowed  according  to  Directive 
71/320/EEC. 

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IMPACT STATEMENT ON COMPETITIVENESS  AND JOBS 

Draft  Commission  proposal  for  a  Directive  of  the  European  Parliament  and  of  the 
Council  relating  to  the  transport  of  certain  types  of  animals  and  amending  directive 
trailers 
in  respect  of  the  type-approval  of  motor  vehicles  and 
70/156/EEC 

their 

I.  What is the main justification  of the measure ? 

-  Harmonisation  of national  laws 
- 
Improvements to road  safety 
-  Adaptation to Technical  Progress 

II.  Characteristics of the companies involved, more particularly  : 

-  do they include a large number of small- and medium-sized  businesses ?  No 
No 
-  eligible for Member  State regional aid ? 
No 
-  eligible under the European  Regional Development Fund ? 

III.  What obligations are imposed on those companies ? 

No  obligations 

IV.  What obligations are likely to be imposed  indirectly  upon those companies 

via the local authorities ? 

No additional  obligations 

V.  Do any special  measures apply to small- and  medium 

sized  businesses  ? 

No 

VI.  What is the foreseeable  outcome  : 
-  on company productivity  ? 
-  on jobs ? 

No negative  effect 
No negative  effect 

VTI.  Have both sides of industry  been consulted  ? 

No 

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