Common Position (EC) No 50/2000 of 28 September 2000 adopted by the Council, acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 251 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, with a view to adopting a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to special provisions for vehicles used for the carriage of passengers comprising more than eight seats in addition to the driver's seat, and amending Directives 70/156/EEC and 97/27/EC
Date: 2000-09-28
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: carriage of passengers, commercial vehicle, motor vehicle, technical standard, weight and size

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COUNCIL

COMMON POSITION (EC) No 50/2000

adopted by the Council on 28 September 2000

with a view to the adoption of Directive .../.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
of ... relating to special provisions for vehicles used for the carriage of passengers comprising
more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat, and amending Directives 70/156/EEC and
97/27/EC

(2000/C 370/01)

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE
EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Com-
munity, and in particular Article 95 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),

special provisions for vehicles used for the carriage of
passengers comprising more than eight seats in addition
to the driver’s seat.

(3)

Those requirements differ from one Member State to
another.

Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social
Committee (2),

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in
Article 251 of the Treaty (3),

(4) Owing to differences in technical prescriptions, these
vehicles have been prevented from being put onto
the Community market. The adoption of harmonised
requirements by all of the Member States in place of
their national regulations should facilitate the proper
functioning of the internal market for these vehicles.

Whereas:

(1)

The internal market comprises an area without internal
frontiers, in which the free movement of goods, persons,
services and capital is ensured. It is important to adopt
measures to that end.

(2)

The technical requirements which motor vehicles must
inter alia, to
satisfy pursuant to national

laws relate,

(1) OJ C 17, 20.1.1998, p. 1 and OJ C ....
(2) OJ C 129, 27.4.1998, p. 5.
(3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 18 November 1998 (OJ C
379, 7.12.1998, p. 80) confirmed on 27 October 1999 (not yet
published in the Official Journal). Council Common Position of
28 September 2000 and decision of the European Parliament of
... (not yet published in the Official Journal).

(5)

It is therefore necessary that all Member States adopt the
same requirements either in addition to, or in place of,
their existing rules in order, in particular, to allow the
EC type-approval procedure which is the subject of
Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on
the approximation of the laws of the Member States
relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their
trailers (4) to be applied in respect of each type of vehicle.

(6)

This Directive is one of the separate directives of the EC
type-approval procedure, which was established by
Directive 70/156/EEC.

(4) OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive
98/91/EC of the European Parliament and the Council (OJ L 11,
16.1.1999, p. 25).

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(7)

(8)

In accordance with the principles of subsidiarity and
proportionality established by Article 5 of the Treaty,
the objective of this Directive, namely the avoidance of
barriers to trade within the Community through the
application of EC vehicle type-approval for such vehicles,
cannot be adequately attained by the Member States on
account of the scale and impact of the action proposed
in the sector in question, and may therefore be better
attained at Community level. This Directive does not go
beyond what is necessary to attain that objective.

It is desirable to take account of the existing technical
requirements adopted by the UN Economic Commission
for Europe (UN-ECE) in its Regulation No 36 (‘Uniform
provisions concerning the approval of large passenger
vehicles with regard to their general construction’), its
Regulation No 52 (‘Uniform provisions concerning the
construction of small-capacity public service vehicles’),
its Regulation No 66 (‘Uniform provisions concerning
the approval of large passenger vehicles with regard to
the strength of their superstructure’) and its Regulation
No 107 (‘Uniform provisions concerning the approval
of double-deck large Passenger vehicles with regard to
their general construction’), which are annexed to the
Agreement of 20 March 1958 concerning the adoption
of uniform conditions for approval and reciprocal
recognition of approval for motor-vehicle equipment
and parts.

(9) While the principal aim of this Directive is to guarantee
the safety of passengers, it is also necessary to provide
technical prescriptions to allow accessibility for persons
of reduced mobility to the vehicles covered by the
Directive, in accordance with the Community transport
and social policies. Every effort must be made to improve
access to these vehicles.

(10) As a result of the foregoing, it is necessary to amend
Directive 70/156/EEC and Directive 97/27/EC of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 22 July
1997 relating to the masses and dimensions of certain
categories of motor vehicles and their trailers (1).

(11) The measures necessary for the implementation of this
Directive should be adopted in accordance with Council
Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down
the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers
conferred on the Commission (2),

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

Article 1

For the purposes of this Directive:

— ‘vehicle’ shall mean any motor vehicle of category M2
or M3, as defined in Annex II, Part A, to Directive
70/156/EEC,

— ‘bodywork’ shall mean a separate technical unit as defined

in Article 2 of Directive 70/156/EEC,

— ‘class of vehicle’ shall mean a vehicle which complies with

the class description given in Annex I to this Directive.

Article 2

1. With effect from ... (*) Member States may not refuse EC
type-approval or national type-approval

— of a vehicle,

— of a bodywork,

— of a vehicle the bodywork of which has already been

type-approved as a separate technical unit,

or refuse or prohibit the sale, registration or entry into service
of a vehicle or of a bodywork as a separate technical unit, on
grounds relating to the provisions for vehicles used for the
carriage of passengers and comprising more than eight seats
in addition to the driver’s seat, if the requirements of this
Directive and the Annexes thereto are satisfied.

2. With effect from ... (**), Member States:

— shall no longer grant EC type-approval for a type of
vehicle and a type of bodywork as a separate technical
unit,

— may refuse the registration, sale or entry into service of
new vehicles and new bodyworks as separate technical
units,

on grounds relating to the provisions for vehicles used for the
carriage of passengers and comprising more than eight seats
in addition to the driver’s seat, if the requirements of this
Directive and the Annexes thereto are not complied with.

(1) OJ L 233, 25.8.1997, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.

(*) Eighteen months after the entry into force of this Directive.
(**) Twenty-four months after the entry into force of this Directive.

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Article 3

(f)

item 13 shall be replaced by the following:

Vehicles of Class I shall be accessible for people with
1.
reduced mobility including wheelchair users according to the
technical provisions laid down in Annex VII.

2. Member States shall be free to choose the most appropri-
ate solution to achieve improved accessibility in vehicles other
than those of Class I. However, if vehicles other than those of
Class I are equipped with devices for people with reduced
mobility and/or wheelchair users, they shall comply with the
relevant requirements of Annex VII.

Article 4

Directive 70/156/EC shall be amended as follows:

1.

in Annex I:

(a)

the following items 0.2.0.1 and 0.2.0.2 shall be
added to item 0.2:

‘0.2.0.1.

Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.2.0.2.

Bodywork/complete vehicle . . . . . . . . .’;

(b)

the following items 0.3.0.1 and 0.3.0.2 shall be
added to item 0.3:

‘0.3.0.1.

Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.3.0.2.

Bodywork/complete vehicle . . . . . . . . .’;

(c)

the following items 0.3.1.1 and 0.3.1.2 shall be
added to item 0.3.1:

‘13.

13.1.

13.1.1.

13.1.2.

SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR VEHICLES
USED FOR THE CARRIAGE OF PASSEN-
GERS COMPRISING MORE THAN EIGHT
SEATS IN ADDITION TO THE DRIVER’S
SEAT

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

EC type-approval number of bodywork
.
approved as a separate technical unit:

Chassis
types where the EC type-
approved bodywork can be installed
(manufacturer(s), and types of incom-
plete vehicle): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.2.

Area for passengers (m2)

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.2.1.

Total (S0):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.2.2.

Upper deck (S0a) (1): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.2.3.

Lower deck (S0b) (1): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.2.4.

For standing passengers (S1): . . . . . . . . . .

13.3.

Number of passengers
standing):

(seated and
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.3.1.

Total (N): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.3.2.

Upper deck (Na) (1):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.3.3.

Lower deck (Nb) (1):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.4.

Number of passengers seated: . . . . . . . . .

‘0.3.1.1.

Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.4.1.

Total (A): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.3.1.2.

Bodywork/complete vehicle . . . . . . . . .’;

13.4.2.

Upper deck (Aa) (1):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(d)

the following item 2.4.2.9 shall be added to item
2.4.2:

‘2.4.2.9.

Position of centre of gravity of the
vehicle at
its technically permissible
maximum laden mass in the longitudi-
nal, transverse and vertical directions: ’;

(e)

the following items shall be inserted:

‘2.4.3.

For bodywork approved without chas-
sis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.4.3.1.

Length (j):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.4.3.2.

Width (k): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.4.3.3.

Nominal height (in running order) (l) on
intended chassis type(s) (for suspension
adjustable for height, indicate normal
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .’;
running position):

13.4.3.

Lower deck (Ab) (1):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.5.

13.6.

Number of service doors: . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Number of emergency exits (doors, win-
intercommuni-
dows, escape hatches,
. . . .
cation staircase and half staircase):

13.6.1.

Total:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.6.2.

Upper deck (1):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.6.3.

Lower deck (1):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.7.

13.8.

13.9.

Volume of luggage compartments (m3):

Volume of luggage transportation on
the roof (m2)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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13.10.

Strength of superstructure . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.

the following item 13 shall be inserted in Part I of
Annex III:

13.10.1.

EC type-approval number, if available:

13.10.2.

For superstructures not yet approved.

.

13.10.2.1. Detailed description of the superstruc-
ture of the vehicle type including its
dimensions, configuration and con-
stituent materials and its attachment to
any chassis frame: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.10.2.2. Drawings of the vehicle and those parts
of its interior arrangement which have
an influence on the strength of the
superstructure or on the residual space:

13.10.2.3. Position of centre of gravity of the
vehicle in running order in the longi-
tudinal, transverse and vertical direc-
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
tions:

13.10.2.4. Maximum distance between the centre
lines of the outboard passenger seats: . .

13.11.

of

this Directive

Points
be
accomplished and demonstrated for
. . . . . . . . . .’;
this separate technical unit

to

‘13.

13.1.

13.1.1.

SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR VEHICLES USED
FOR THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS COM-
PRISING MORE THAN EIGHT SEATS IN
ADDITION TO THE DRIVER’S SEAT

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

Chassis types where the EC type-approved
body can be installed (manufacturer(s) and
vehicle(s) types): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.3.

Number of passengers (seated and standing):

13.3.1.

Total (N):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.3.2.

13.3.3.

Upper deck (Na) (1): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lower deck (Nb) (1): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.4.

Number of passengers (seated):

. . . . . . . . . . . .

13.4.1.

Total (A):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.4.2.

13.4.3.

Upper deck (Aa) (1): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lower deck (Ab) (1): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ’

3.

in Annex IV:

(a)

in Part I, item 52 shall be replaced by the following:

Subject

Directive No

OJ No

Applicability

‘52. Buses and coaches

.../.../EC

L

M1 M2 M3 N1 N2 N3 O1 O2 O3 O4
X X’

(b)

in Part II, the following shall be inserted as item 52:

Subject

Basic Regulation
No

Series of
amendments

Supplement

Corrigendum

‘52. Strength

of

superstructure

66

—

1 to 00

—’

(buses)

Article 5

Annex I to Directive 97/27/EC shall be amended as follows:

1.

items 2.1.2.1 to 2.1.2.2.1.4 shall be deleted;

2.

the following item shall be inserted:

2.1.2.3.

2.1.2.4.

“Articulated bus or coach” means a vehicle
defined in item 2.1.3 of Annex I to Directive
.../.../EC.

“Double-deck bus or coach” means a vehicle
defined in item 2.1.6 of Annex I to Directive
.../.../EC.’

‘2.1.2.1.

“Bus or coach” means a vehicle defined in
item 1 of Annex I to Directive .../.../EC.

Article 6

2.1.2.2.

“Class” of bus or coach means a vehicle of a
class defined in items 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 of
Annex I to Directive .../.../EC.

The measures necessary for the adaptation to technical pro-
gress of this Directive shall be adopted in accordance with the
procedure set out in Article 7(2).

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Article 7

The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee for
1.
Adaptation to Technical Progress set up by Article 13 of
Directive 70/156/EEC (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Com-
mittee’).

2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5
and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to
the provisions of Article 8 thereof.

When Member States adopt these provisions, these shall
contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied
by such reference at the time of their official publication. The
procedure for such reference shall be adopted by Member
States.

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

Article 9

The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC
shall be set at three months.

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

3.

The Committee shall adopt its Rules of Procedure.

Article 10

Article 8

Done at ...

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

1. Member States shall adopt and publish the laws, regu-
lations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with
this Directive before ... (*). They shall forthwith inform the
Commission thereof.

For the European Parliament

For the Council

The President

The President

(*) Eighteen months after the entry into force of this Directive.

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LIST OF ANNEXES

ANNEX I:

Scope, definitions, application for EC vehicle type-approval or separate technical unit type-
approval of a bodywork, modifications of vehicle or bodywork type, conformity of production
and requirements

Appendix: Verification of static tilting limit by means of calculation

ANNEX II:

EC type-approval documentation

Appendix 1: Information documents

Sub Appendix 1:

Information document for a vehicle type

Sub Appendix 2:

Information document for a type of bodywork

Sub Appendix 3:

Information document for a vehicle type fitted with a bodywork already
approved as a separate technical unit

Appendix 2: EC type-approval certificate

Sub Appendix 1: EC type-approval certificate for a vehicle type

Sub Appendix 2: EC type-approval certificate for a type of bodywork

Sub Appendix 3: EC type-approval certificate for a vehicle type fitted with a bodywork already

approved as a separate technical unit

ANNEX III:

Explanatory diagrams

ANNEX IV:

Strength of superstructure

Appendix 1: Roll-over test on a complete vehicle

Appendix 2: Roll-over test on a bodywork section

Appendix 3: Pendulum test on a bodywork section

Sub appendix 1:

Calculation of total energy

Sub appendix 2: Requirements for the distribution of the main energy-absorbing parts of the

superstructure

Appendix 4: Verification of strength of superstructure by calculation

ANNEX V:

Guidelines for measuring the closing forces of power-operated doors

ANNEX VI:

Special requirements for vehicles having a capacity not exceeding 22 passengers

ANNEX VII:

Requirements for technical devices facilitating access for people of reduced mobility

ANNEX VIII:

Special requirements for double-deck vehicles

Appendix: Gangways

ANNEX IX:

EC type-approval for a separate technical unit and EC type-approval of a vehicle fitted with a
bodywork already approved as a separate technical unit

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ANNEX I

SCOPE, DEFINITIONS, APPLICATION FOR EC VEHICLE TYPE-APPROVAL OR SEPARATE TECHNICAL
UNIT TYPE-APPROVAL OF A BODYWORK, MODIFICATIONS OF VEHICLE OR BODYWORK TYPE,
CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION AND REQUIREMENTS

1.

1.1.

1.2.

1.2.1.

1.2.2.

1.2.3.

1.2.4.

1.3.

1.3.1.

1.3.2.

SCOPE

This Directive applies to every single-deck, double-deck, rigid or articulated vehicle of category M2
or M3 as defined in Annex II, Part A, to Council Directive 70/156/EEC.

However the requirements of this Directive do not apply to the following vehicles:

vehicles used for the secure transport of persons, for example prisoners;

vehicles specially designed for the carriage of injured or sick persons (ambulances);

off-road vehicles;

vehicles specially designed for the carriage of schoolchildren until this Directive is amended in
accordance with the procedure set out in Article 7(2) thereof.

The requirements of this Directive apply to the following vehicles only to the extent that it is
compatible with their intended use and function:

vehicles designed for use by police, security and armed forces;

vehicles which contain seating intended solely for use when the vehicle is stationary, but which are
not designed to carry more than 8 persons (excluding the driver) when in motion. Examples of
these include mobile libraries, mobile churches and mobile hospitality units. The seats in such
vehicles which are designated for use when the vehicle is in motion must be clearly identified to
users.

2.

DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this Directive:

2.1.

2.1.1.

2.1.1.1.

2.1.1.2.

2.1.1.3.

2.1.2.

2.1.2.1.

2.1.2.2.

‘vehicle’ means a vehicle of categories M2 or M3 as defined in Annex II, Part A, to Directive
70/156/EEC;

for vehicles having a capacity exceeding 22 passengers in addition to the driver, there are three
classes of vehicles:

‘Class I’ means vehicles constructed with areas for standing passengers, to allow frequent passenger
movement;

‘Class II’ means vehicles constructed principally for the carriage of seated passengers, and designed
to allow the carriage of standing passengers in the gangway and/or in an area which does not exceed
the space provided for two double seats;

‘Class III’ means vehicles constructed exclusively for the carriage of seated passengers. A vehicle may
be regarded as belonging in more than one class. In such a case it may be approved for each class
to which it corresponds;

for vehicles having a capacity not exceeding 22 passengers in addition to the driver, there are two
classes of vehicles:

‘Class A’ means vehicles designed to carry standing passengers; a vehicle of this class has seats and
shall have provision for standing passengers;

‘Class B’ means vehicles not designed to carry standing passengers; a vehicle of this Class has no
provision for standing passengers;

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2.1.3.

2.1.3.1.

2.1.4.

2.1.5.

2.1.6.

2.2.

2.2.1.

2.2.2.

2.3.

2.4.

2.5.

2.6.

2.7.

2.8.

‘articulated vehicle’ means a vehicle which consists of two or more rigid sections which articulate
relative to one another; the passenger compartments of each section intercommunicate so that
passengers can move freely between them; the rigid sections are permanently connected so that they
can only be separated by an operation involving facilities which are normally only found in a
workshop;

‘double-deck articulated bus or coach’ means a vehicle which consists of two or more rigid
sections which articulate relative to one another; the passenger compartments of each section
intercommunicate on at least one deck so that passengers can move freely between them; the rigid
sections are permanently connected so that they can only be separated by an operation involving
facilities which are normally only found in a workshop;

‘low-floor bus’ is a vehicle of Class I, II or A in which at least 35 % of the area available for standing
passengers (or in its forward section in the case of articulated vehicles, or in its lower deck in the
case of double-deck vehicles) forms an area without steps and includes access to at least one service
door;

‘bodywork’ means a separate technical unit as defined in Article 2 of Directive 70/156/EEC
comprising all the special internal and external equipment of the vehicle;

‘double-deck vehicle’ means a vehicle where the spaces provided for passengers are arranged, at least
in one part, in two superimposed levels and spaces for standing passengers are not provided in the
upper deck;

‘definition of type(s)’

‘vehicle type’ means vehicles which do not differ in the following essential aspects:
— bodywork manufacturer,
— chassis manufacturer,
— vehicle concept (> 22 passengers) or (˜ 22 passengers),
— bodywork concept (single/double-deck, articulated, low-floor),
— bodywork type if the bodywork has been approved as a separate technical unit;

‘bodywork type’ for the purposes of type-approval as a separate technical unit means a category of
bodywork which do not essentially differ in the following aspects:
— bodywork manufacturer;
— vehicle concept (> 22 passengers) or (˜ 22 passengers)
— bodywork concept (single/double-deck, articulated, low-floor),
— mass of the completely equipped vehicle bodywork, differing by 10 %,
— specified types of vehicle on which the type of the bodywork can be installed;

‘approval of a vehicle or a separate technical unit’ means the approval of a vehicle type, of a
bodywork type as defined in item 2.2 of this Annex with regard to the constructional features
specified in this Directive;

‘superstructure’ means the part of the bodywork which contributes to the strength of the vehicle in
the event of a roll-over accident;

‘service door’ means a door intended for use by passengers in normal circumstances with the driver
seated;

‘double door’ means a door affording two, or the equivalent of two, access passages;

‘sliding door’ means a door which can be opened or closed only by sliding it along one or more
rectilinear or approximately rectilinear rails;

‘emergency door’ means a door intended for use by passengers as an exit only exceptionally, and in
particular in an emergency;

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2.9.

2.10.

2.11.

‘emergency window’ means a window, not necessarily glazed, intended for use as an exit by
passengers in an emergency only;

‘double or multiple window’ means an emergency window which, when divided into two or more
parts by imaginary vertical line(s) (or plane(s)), exhibits two or more parts respectively, each of
which complies as to dimensions and access with the requirements applicable to a normal
emergency window;

‘escape hatch’ means a opening in the roof or the floor intended for use as an emergency exit by
passengers in an emergency only;

2.12.

‘emergency exit’ means an emergency door, emergency window or escape hatch;

2.13.

‘exit’ means a service door, intercommunication staircase, half staircase or emergency exit;

2.14.

2.15.

‘floor or deck’ means that part of the bodywork whose upper surface supports standing passengers,
the feet of seated passengers and the driver and any crew member, and may support the seat
mountings;

‘gangway’ means the space providing access by passengers from any seat or row of seats to any
other seat or row of seats or to any access passage from or to any service door or intercommunication
staircase and any area for standing passengers; it does not include:

2.15.1.

the space extending 300 mm in front of any seat; except where a sideways-facing seat is situated
above a wheel arch, in which case this dimension may be reduced to 225 mm;

2.15.2.

the space above the surface of any step or staircase; or

2.15.3.

2.16.

2.17.

2.18.

2.19.

any space which affords access solely to one seat or row of seats or a facing pair of transverse seats
or row of seats;

‘access passage’ means the space extending inwards into the vehicle from the service door up to the
outermost edge of the upper step (edge of the gangway), intercommunication staircase or half
staircase. Where there is no step at the door, the space to be considered as access passage shall be
that which is measured according to item 7.7.1 up to a distance of 300 mm from the starting
position of the inner face of the dual panel;

‘driver’s compartment’ means the space intended for driver’s exclusive use except in the case of an
emergency and containing the driver’s seat, the steering wheel, controls, instruments and other
devices necessary for driving or operating the vehicle;

‘mass of the vehicle in running order’ means the mass defined in Section 2.5 of Annex I to Directive
97/27/EC;

‘technically permissible maximum laden mass (M)’ means the mass defined in Section 2.6 of Annex
I to Directive 97/27/EC;

2.20.

‘passenger’ means a person other than the driver or a member of the crew;

2.21.

‘passenger with reduced mobility’ means all passengers who have a special difficulty when using
public transport, especially elderly and disabled. Reduced mobility does not necessarily imply any
form of medical impairment;

2.22.

‘wheelchair user’ means a person who due to infirmity or disability uses a wheelchair for mobility;

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2.23.

‘member of the crew’ means a person assigned to operate as a co-driver or the possible assistant;

2.24.

2.25.

2.26.

2.27.

2.28.

2.29.

‘passenger compartment’ means a space intended for passengers’ use excluding any space occupied
by fixed appliances such as bars, kitchenettes, toilets or baggage/goods compartments;

‘power-operated service door’ means a service door which is operated exclusively by energy other
than muscular energy and the opening and closing of which, if not automatically operated, is
remotely controlled by the driver or a member of the crew;

‘automatically-operated service-door’ means a power-operated service door which can be opened
(other than by means of emergency controls) only after a control is operated by a passenger and
after activation of the controls by the driver, and which closes again automatically;

‘starting-prevention device’ means an automatic device which prevents the vehicle being driven
away from rest;

‘driver-operated service door’ means a service door which normally is opened and closed by the
driver;

‘priority seat’ means a seat with additional space for a passenger with reduced mobility and marked
accordingly;

2.30.

‘boarding device’ means a device to facilitate wheelchair access to vehicles, such as lifts, ramps, etc;

2.31.

2.32.

2.33.

2.34.

‘kneeling system’ means a system which lowers and lifts totally or partially the body of a vehicle
relative to the normal position of travel;

‘lift’ means a device or system with a platform that can be raised and lowered to provide passenger
access between the floor of a passenger compartment and the ground or kerb;

‘ramp’ means a device to bridge the gap between the floor of a passenger compartment and the
ground or kerb;

‘portable ramp’ means a ramp that may be detached from the vehicle structure and capable of being
deployed by a driver or crew member;

2.35.

‘demountable seat’ means a seat that can be easily detached from the vehicle;

2.36.

2.37.

2.38.

‘front and rear’ means the front or rear of the vehicle according to the normal direction of travel
and the terms; ‘forward’, ‘foremost’, ‘rearward’ and ‘rearmost’, etc. shall be construed accordingly;

‘intercommunication staircase’ means a staircase which allows communication between the upper
and lower decks;

‘separate compartment’ means a space in the vehicle which may be occupied by passengers or crew
when the vehicle is in use, and which is separated from any other passenger or crew space, except
where any partition allows passengers to see into the next passenger space, and connected by a
gangway without doors;

2.39.

‘half staircase’ is a staircase from the upper deck which terminates in an emergency door;

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3.

3.1.

3.2.

APPLICATION FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE OR OF A BODYWORK AS A SEPARATE
TECHNICAL UNIT

The application for EC type-approval of a vehicle or for EC separate technical unit type-approval or
for EC type-approval of a vehicle fitted with bodywork already approved as a separate technical unit
pursuant to Article 3(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC of a vehicle type or of a bodywork type or of a
vehicle type fitted with bodywork already approved as a separate technical unit with regard to its
special provisions for vehicles used for the carriage of passengers comprising more than eight seats
in addition to the driver’s seat shall be submitted by their respective manufacturer.

In the case of an application for EC type-approval of a vehicle made by assembling a chassis with
type-approved bodywork, the term manufacturer refers to the assembler.

3.3.

A model for the information document is given in Annex II, Appendix 1:

subappendix 1: for a vehicle type
subappendix 2: for bodywork type
subappendix 3: for a vehicle type fitted with bodywork already approved as a separate technical

unit.

3.4.

4.

4.1.

A vehicle or a body representative of the type to be approved fitted with the special equipment shall
be submitted to the technical service responsible for the type-approval tests.

GRANTING OF EC VEHICLE TYPE-APPROVAL

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

4.2.

A model for the EC type-approval certificate is given in Annex II, Appendix 2:

subappendix 1: for a vehicle type
subappendix 2: for a body type
subappendix 3: or a vehicle type fitted with a body already approved as a separate technical unit.

4.3.

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

4.4.

Markings

4.4.1.

In the case of a bodywork approved as a separate technical unit, the bodywork shall bear:

4.4.1.1.

the trademark or trade name of the manufacturer of the body;

4.4.1.2.

the manufacturer’s trade description;

4.4.1.3.

the EC type-approval number specified in item 4.3.

4.4.2.

These marks must be clearly legible and indelible, even when the body is fitted on a vehicle.

5.

5.1.

MODIFICATION OF THE TYPES AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVAL

In the case of modifications of the vehicle type or of a type of bodywork in particular approved
pursuant to this Directive, the provisions of Article 5 of Directive 70/156/EEC shall apply.

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6.

7.

7.1.

7.1.1.

7.1.2.

7.2.

7.2.1.

CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

Measures to ensure the conformity of production shall be taken in accordance with the provisions
laid down in Article 10 of Directive 70/156/EEC.

REQUIREMENTS

General

Unless otherwise stated, all measurements shall be made when the vehicle is at its mass in running
order and it is standing on a smooth and horizontal ground surface and in the normal condition for
travel. If a kneeling system is fitted, it shall be set so the vehicle is at its normal ride height for travel.
In the case of the approval of bodywork as a separate technical unit the position of the body relative
to the flat horizontal surface shall be specified by the manufacturer.

Wherever there is a requirement in this Directive for a surface in the vehicle to be horizontal or at a
specific angle when the vehicle is at its mass in running order, in the case of a vehicle with
mechanical suspension, the surface may exceed this slope or possess a slope when the vehicle is at
its mass in running order, provided that this requirement is met when the vehicle is in the loading
condition declared by the manufacturer. If a kneeling system is fitted to the vehicle it shall not be in
operation.

Area available for passengers

The total surface area S0 available for passengers is calculated by deducting from the total area of
the floor of the vehicle:

7.2.1.1.

the area of the driver’s compartment;

7.2.1.2.

7.2.1.3.

7.2.1.4.

7.2.1.5.

the area of steps at doors and the area of any other step with a depth of less than 300 mm, and the
area swept by the door and its mechanism when it is operated;

the area of any part over which the vertical clearance is less than 1 350 mm measured from the
floor disregarding permitted intrusion specified in items 7.7.8.6.3 and 7.7.8.6.4. In the case of
vehicles of Class A or B, this dimension may be reduced to 1 200 mm;

the area of any part of the vehicle to which access by passengers is prevented as defined in item
7.9.4;

the area of any space reserved solely for the carriage of goods or baggage and from which passengers
are excluded;

7.2.1.6.

the area required to provide a clear working area at serveries;

7.2.1.7.

7.2.2.

7.2.2.1.

7.2.2.2.

7.2.2.3.

7.2.2.4.

7.2.2.5.

the floor area occupied by any staircase, half staircase, intercommunication staircase or the surface
of any step.

The surface area S1 available for standing passengers is calculated by deducting from S0:

the area of all parts of the floor in which the slope exceeds the maximum permissible values as
determined in item 7.7.6;

the area of all parts which are not accessible to a standing passenger when all the seats are occupied,
with the exception of folding seats;

the area of all parts where the clear height above the floor is less than the gangway height specified
in item 7.7.5.1 (handholds shall not be taken into account in this connection);

the area forward of a transverse vertical plane passing through the centre of the seating surface of
the driver’s seat (in its rearmost position);

the area 300 mm in front of all seats other than folding seats, except where a sideways-facing seat
is situated above the wheel arch, in which case this dimension may be reduced to 225 mm. In the
case of variable seating arrangements, of any seat when considered to be in use, see item 7.2.4.

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7.2.2.6.

any surface not being excluded by the provisions in items 7.2.2.1 to 7.2.2.5, on which it is not
possible to place a rectangle of 400 mm × 300 mm;

7.2.2.7.

in vehicles of Class II, the area in which standing is not allowed;

7.2.2.8.

in double-deck vehicles, any area of the upper deck;

7.2.2.9.

7.2.3.

7.2.4.

7.2.4.1.

7.2.4.2.

7.2.4.3.

7.3.

7.3.1.

the surface of the wheelchair space(s) when considered occupied by (a) wheelchair user(s), see
item 7.2.4.

There shall be on the vehicle a number (P) of seating places, other than folding seats, which conform
to the requirements of item 7.7.8. If the vehicle is of Class I, II or A the number of seating places on
each deck shall be at least equal to the number of square metres of floor on that deck available for
passengers and crew (if any) rounded down to the nearest whole number; this number may, in
vehicles of Class I, excluding the upper deck, be reduced by 10 %.

In the case of a vehicle equipped with a variable seating capacity the area available for standing
passengers (S1) and the provisions of item 7.3 shall be determined for each of the following
conditions as applicable:

with all possible seats occupied followed by the remaining area for standing passengers and, if space
remains, any wheelchair spaces occupied;

with all possible standing areas occupied followed by the remaining seats available for seated
passengers and, if space remains, any wheelchair spaces occupied;

with all possible wheelchair spaces occupied followed by the remaining area for standing passengers
and then the remaining seats available for use occupied.

Marking of vehicles

The vehicle shall be clearly marked in a manner visible on the inside in the vicinity of the front door
in letters or pictograms not less than 15 mm high and numbers not less than 25 mm high, with:

7.3.1.1.

the maximum number of seating places the vehicle is designed to carry;

7.3.1.2.

the maximum number of standing places, if any, the vehicle is designed to carry;

7.3.1.3.

the maximum number of wheelchairs which the vehicle is designed to carry, if any.

7.3.2.

7.3.3.

7.3.3.1.

If a vehicle is designed to have a variable number of seating places, area available for standing
passengers or number of wheelchairs carried, the requirements of item 7.3.1 shall apply to each
maximum seating capacity and the corresponding number of wheelchairs and standing passengers
as appropriate.

Space shall be provided in the driver’s area, in a position clearly visible to the driver, in letters or
pictograms not less than 10 mm high and numbers not less than 12 mm high, with:

the mass of baggage which may be carried when the vehicle is loaded with the maximum numbers
of passengers and crew and the vehicle is not exceeding the technically permissible maximum mass,
or the permissible mass of any axle. This shall include the mass of baggage:

7.3.3.1.1.

in baggage compartments (mass B, item 7.4.3.3.1 of Annex I to Directive 97/27/EC);

7.3.3.1.2.

on the roof if equipped for the carriage of baggage (mass BX, item 7.4.3.3.1 of Annex I to Directive
97/27/EC).

7.4.

7.4.1.

Stability test

The stability of a vehicle shall be such that the point at which overturning occurs would not be
passed if the surface on which the vehicle stands were tilted to both sides in turn at an angle of
28 degrees from the horizontal.

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7.4.2.

7.4.2.1.

For the purposes of the above test, the vehicle shall be at its mass in running order as described in
item 2.18, with the addition of:

Loads equal to Q (as defined in item 7.4.3.3.1, Annex 1 to 97/27/EC) shall be placed on each
passenger seat. If the vehicle is intended for standing passengers or with a crew member who is not
seated, the centre of gravity of the loads Q or 75 kg representing them, shall be uniformly distributed
over the standing passengers or crew area respectively, at a height of 875 mm. Where a vehicle is
equipped to carry luggage on the roof, a uniformly distributed mass (BX) of not less than that
declared by the manufacturer in accordance with item 7.4.3.3.1 of Annex I to 97/27/EC, representing
such baggage shall be secured to the roof. The other baggage compartments shall not contain any
baggage.

7.4.2.2.

If the vehicle has a variable seating capacity, standing capacity or is designed to carry one or more
wheelchairs, any area of the passenger compartment in which such variations occur, the loads in
item 7.4.2.1 shall be the greater of:

— the mass represented by the number of seated passengers that may occupy the area including

the mass of any demountable seats, or

— the mass represented by the number of standing passengers that may occupy the area, or

— the mass of wheelchairs and users that may occupy the area at a total mass of 250 kg each

placed at a height of 500 mm above the floor in the centre of each wheelchair space, or

— the mass of seated passengers, standing passengers and wheelchairs users and any combination

of these that may occupy the area.

7.4.3.

7.4.4.

7.4.5.

The height of any step used to prevent a wheel of the vehicle form slipping sideways on a tilt-test
rig shall not be greater than two thirds of the distance between the surface upon which the vehicle
stands before it is tilted and that part of the rim of that wheel which is nearest to the surface when
the vehicle is loaded in accordance with item 7.4.2.

During the test, no parts of vehicle which are not intended to come into contact in normal use shall
do so, nor shall any part become damaged or displaced.

Alternatively, a calculation method can be used to show that the vehicle will not overturn under the
conditions described in items 7.4.1 and 7.4.2. Such a calculation shall take into account the
following parameters:

7.4.5.1.

masses and dimensions;

7.4.5.2.

height of centre of gravity;

7.4.5.3.

spring rates;

7.4.5.4.

vertical and horizontal tyre rates;

7.4.5.5.

characteristics of the control of air pressure in the air springs;

7.4.5.6.

position of the centre of moments;

7.4.5.7.

torsion resistance of the body.

The method of calculation is described in Appendix 1 to this Annex.

7.5.

7.5.1.

7.5.1.1.

7.5.1.2.

Protection against fire risks

Engine compartment

No flammable sound-proofing material or material liable to become impregnated with fuel, lubricant
or other combustible material shall be used in the engine compartment unless the material is
covered by an impermeable sheet.

Precautions shall be taken, either by a suitable layout of the engine compartment or by the provision
of drainage orifices, to avoid, so far as possible, the accumulation of fuel, lubricating oil or any
other combustible material in any part of the engine compartment.

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7.5.1.3.

7.5.1.4.

7.5.3.

7.5.3.1.

7.5.3.2.

7.5.3.3.

7.5.3.4.

7.5.3.5.

A partition of heat-resisting material shall be fitted between the engine compartment or any other
source of heat (such as a device designed to absorb the energy liberated when a vehicle is descending
a long gradient, for example a retarder or a device for heating the interior of the body other,
however, than a device functioning by warm water circulation) and the rest of the vehicle. All fixings
clips, gaskets, etc. used in conjunction with the partition shall be fire resistant.

A heating device operating other than by hot water may be provided in the passenger compartment
if it is encased material designed to resist the temperatures generated by the device, emits no toxic
fumes and is positioned such that no passenger is likely to come into contact with any hot surface.

Electrical equipment and wiring

All cables shall be well insulated and all cables and electrical equipment shall be able to withstand
the temperature and humidity conditions to which they are exposed. In the engine compartment,
particular attention shall be paid to their suitability to withstand the environmental temperature
and the effects of all likely contaminants.

No cable used in an electrical circuit shall carry a current in excess of that acceptable for such a
cable in the light of its mode of installation and the maximum ambient temperature.

Every electrical circuit feeding an item of equipment other than the starter, the ignition circuit
(positive ignition), the glow-plugs, the engine-stopping device, the charging circuit and the battery-
earth connection shall include a fuse or a circuit breaker. They may however, be protected by a
common fuse or a common circuit-breaker, provided that its rated capacity does not exceed 16 A.

All cables shall be well protected and shall be held securely in position in such a way that they
cannot be damaged by cutting, abrasion or chafing.

Where the voltage exceeds 100 Volts RMS (root mean square) in one or more electrical circuits in a
vehicle, a manually-operated isolating switch which is capable of disconnecting all such circuits
from the main electrical supply shall be connected in each pole of that supply which is not
electrically connected to earth, and shall be located inside the vehicle in a position readily accessible
to the driver, provided that no such isolating switch shall be capable of disconnecting any electrical
circuit supplying the mandatory external vehicle lights. This item does not apply to high tension
ignition circuits or to self-contained circuits within a unit of equipment on the vehicle.

7.5.3.6.

All electrical cables shall be so located that no part can make contact with any fuel line or any part
of the exhaust system, or be subjected to excessive heat, unless suitable special insulation and
protection is provided, as for example to a solenoid operated exhaust valve.

7.5.4.

Batteries

7.5.4.1.

All batteries shall be well secured and easily accessible.

7.5.4.2.

The battery compartment shall be separated from the passenger compartment and driver’s
compartment and ventilated to outside air.

7.5.4.3.

The battery terminals shall be protected against the risk of short circuit.

7.5.5.

7.5.5.1.

7.5.5.2.

7.5.5.3.

Fire extinguishers and first-aid equipment

Space shall be provided for the fitting of one or more fire extinguishers, one being near the driver’s
seat. In vehicles of Class A or B the space shall be not less than 8 dm3 and in Class I, II or III not less
than 15 dm3.

Space shall be provided for the fitting of one or more first aid kits. The space provided shall be not
less than 7 dm3, the minimum dimension shall not be less than 80 mm.

Fire extinguishers and first aid kits may be secured against theft or vandalism (e.g. in an internal
locker or behind breakable glass), provided that the locations of these items are clearly marked and
means are provided for persons to easily extract them in an emergency.

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7.5.6.

Materials

No flammable material shall be permitted within 100 mm of the exhaust system or any other
significant source of heat unless the material is effectively shielded. Where necessary, shielding shall
be provided to prevent grease or other flammable materials coming into contact with exhaust
system or other significant heat sources. For the purposes of this item, a flammable material is
considered to be one which is not designed to withstand the temperatures likely to be encountered
in that location.

7.6.

Exits

7.6.1.

7.6.1.1.

7.6.1.2.

7.6.1.3.

Number of exits

The minimum number of doors in a vehicle shall be two, either two service doors or one service
door and one emergency door. The minimum number of service doors required is as follows:

Number of passengers

Classes I and A

Class II

Classes III and B

Number of service doors

9-45

46-70

71-100

>100

1

2

3

4

1

1

2

3

1

1

1

1

The minimum number of service doors in each rigid section of an articulated vehicle shall be one
except that this minimum number shall be two in the case of the front section of an articulated
vehicle of Class I.

For the purpose of this requirement, service doors equipped with a power-operated control system
shall not be deemed to be emergency doors unless they can be readily opened by hand, once the
control prescribed in item 7.6.5.1 has been activated if necessary.

7.6.1.4.

The minimum number of exits shall be such that the total number of exits in a separate compartment
is as follows:

Number of passengers and crew to be accommodated
in each compartment

Minimum total number exits

1-8

9-16

17-30

31-45

46-60

61-75

76-90

91-110

111-130

>130

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

Escape hatches can only count as one of the abovementioned number of emergency exits.

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7.6.1.5.

7.6.1.6.

7.6.1.7.

7.6.1.7.1.

7.6.1.7.2.

Each rigid section of an articulated vehicle shall be treated as a separate vehicle for the purpose of
determining the minimum number and the position of exits, except for item 7.6.2.4. Toilet
compartments or galleys are not considered to be separate compartments for the purposes of
defining the number of emergency exits. A number of passengers shall be determined for each rigid
section.

A double service door shall count as two doors and a double or multiple window as two emergency
windows.

If the driver’s compartment does not provide access to the passenger compartment by means of a
passageway complying with one of the conditions described in item 7.7.1.1, the following
conditions shall be met:

the driver’s compartment shall have two exits, which shall not both be in the same lateral wall;
when one of the exits is a window, it shall comply with the requirements set out in items 7.6.3.1
and 7.6.8 for emergency windows;

one or two seats are permitted alongside the driver for additional people, in which case both the
exits referred to in item 7.6.1.7.1 shall be doors. The driver’s door shall be accepted as the emergency
door for the occupants of those seats, provided that the driver’s seat, the steering wheel, the engine
housing, the gear level, the hand brake control, etc. do not constitute too great an obstruction. The
door provided for those additional people shall be accepted as the emergency door for the driver.
Up to five additional seats may be fitted in a compartment incorporating the driver’s compartment,
provided that the additional seats and the space for these seats comply with all requirements of this
Directive and at least one door giving access to the passenger compartment complies with the
requirements of item 7.6.3 for emergency doors;

7.6.1.7.3.

in the circumstances described in items 7.6.1.7.1 and 7.6.1.7.2, the exits provided for the driver’s
compartment shall not count as one of the doors required by items 7.6.1.1 to 7.6.1.2, nor as one
of the exits required by item 7.6.1.4, except in the case mentioned in items 7.6.1.7.1 and 7.6.1.7.2.
Items 7.6.3 to 7.6.7, 7.7.1, 7.7.2 and 7.7.7 shall not apply to such exits.

7.6.1.8.

If the driver’s compartment and seats adjacent to it are accessible from the main passenger
compartment by means of a passageway complying with one of the conditions described in
item 7.7.1.1, no external exit is required from the driver’s compartment.

7.6.1.9.

If a driver’s door or other exit from the compartment is provided in the circumstances described in
item 7.6.1.8, it may only count as an exit for passengers provided:

7.6.1.9.1.

it is not necessary to squeeze between the steering wheel and the driver’s seat, in order to make use
of that exit;

7.6.1.9.2.

it satisfies the requirements relating to the dimensions of emergency doors indicated in item 7.6.3.1.

7.6.1.10.

7.6.1.11.

Items 7.6.1.8. and 7.6.1.9 do not preclude there being a door or other barrier between the driver’s
seat and the passenger compartment, provided that this barrier can be released quickly by the driver
in an emergency. A driver’s door in a compartment protected by such a barrier shall not be counted
as an exit for passengers.

Escape hatches, additional to the emergency doors and windows, shall be fitted in vehicles of
Classes II, III and B. They may also be fitted in the case of Classes I and A vehicles. The minimum
number of hatches shall be:

Number of passengers

Number of hatches

Not exceeding 50

Exceeding 50

1

2

7.6.2.

Siting of exits

Vehicles having a capacity exceeding 22 passengers shall meet the requirements shown below.
Vehicles having a capacity not exceeding 22 passengers may meet either the requirements shown
below or those contained in Annex VI, item 1.2.

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7.6.2.1.

7.6.2.2.

7.6.2.3.

7.6.2.4.

The service door(s) shall be situated on the side of the vehicle that is nearer to the side of the road
corresponding to the direction of traffic in the country in which the vehicle is to be licensed for
operation and at least one of them shall be in the forward half of the vehicle. This does not preclude
the provision of a door in the rear face of a vehicle for use by wheelchair passengers.

Two of the doors referred to in item 7.6.1.1 shall be separated such that the distance between
transverse vertical planes through their centres of area is not less than 40 % of the overall length of
the passenger compartment. If one of these two doors forms part of a double door this distance
shall be measured between the two doors which are furthest apart.

The exits shall be placed in such a way that their number on each of the two sides of the vehicle is
substantially the same.

At least one emergency exit shall be situated either in the rear face or in the front face of the vehicle
respectively. For Class I vehicles and for vehicles with a rear part permanently closed off from the
passenger compartment, this requirement is fulfilled if an escape hatch is fitted.

7.6.2.5.

The exits on the same side of the vehicle shall be suitably spaced out along the length of the vehicle.

7.6.2.6.

A door shall, provided that it is not a service door, be permitted in the rear face of the vehicle.

7.6.2.7.

If escape hatches are fitted they shall be positioned as follows: if there is only one hatch, it shall be
situated in the middle third of the vehicle; if there are two hatches, they shall be separated by a
distance of at least 2 m measured between the nearest edges of the apertures in a line parallel to the
longitudinal axis of the vehicle.

7.6.3.

Minimum dimensions of exits

7.6.3.1.

The several kinds of exit shall have the following minimum dimensions:

Service door Door aperture Height (mm)

1 800

1 650

—

Class I

Class II and III

Remarks

Width (mm)

Single door:

Double door:

Emergency
door

Height (mm)

Width (mm)

Emergency
window

Area (mm2)

1 250

550

400 000

650 This dimension may be
reduced by 100 mm
1 200 when the measurement
is made at the level of
the handholds

—

It shall be possible to
inscribe in this area a
rectangle of 500 mm ×
700 mm

If

It shall be possible to inscribe in the emergency
Emergency window situated in the rear face of
the vehicle.
the manufacturer does not window aperture a rectangle 350 mm high and
provide an emergency window of the mini- 1 550 mm wide. The corners of the rectangle may
be rounded to a radius of curvature not exceeding
mum dimensions prescribed above
250 mm

Escape hatch Hatch aperture Area (mm2)

400 000

It shall be possible to
inscribe in this area a
rectangle measuring 500
× 700 mm2

7.6.3.2.

Vehicles having a capacity not exceeding 22 passengers may meet either the requirements shown in
item 7.6.3.1 or those contained in Annex VI, item 1.1.

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7.6.4.

7.6.4.1.

7.6.4.2.

Technical requirements for all service doors

Every service door shall be capable of being easily opened from inside and from outside the vehicle
when the vehicle is stationary (but not necessarily when the vehicle is moving). However, this
requirement shall not be construed as precluding the possibility of locking the door from outside,
provided that the door can always be opened from the inside.

Every control or device for opening a door from the outside shall be between 1 000 and 1 500 mm
from the ground and not more than 500 mm from the door. In vehicles of Classes I, II and III every
control or device for opening a door from the inside shall be between 1 000 and 1 500 mm from
the upper surface of the floor or step nearest to the control and be not more than 500 mm from
the door. This shall not apply to controls located within the driver’s area.

7.6.4.3.

Every one-piece manually-operated service door which is hinged or pivoted shall be so hinged or
pivoted that if the open door comes into contact with a stationary object while the vehicle is moving
forwards it tends to close.

7.6.4.4.

If a manually-operated service door is fitted with a slam lock it shall be of the two-stage type.

7.6.4.5.

7.6.4.6.

7.6.4.7.

7.6.4.8.

7.6.4.9.

7.6.5.

7.6.5.1.

On the inside of a service door there shall not be any device intended to cover the inside steps when
the door is closed. This does not exclude the presence in the step well, when the door is closed, of
the door-operating mechanism and other equipment attached to the inside of the door which does
not form an extension of the floor on which passengers may stand. This mechanism and equipment
should not be dangerous for the passengers.

If the direct view is not adequate, optical or other devices shall be installed to enable the driver to
detect from his seat the presence of a passenger in the immediate interior and exterior vicinity of
every side service door which is not an automatically-operated service door. In the case of a service
door in the rear face of the vehicle not exceeding 22 passengers, this requirement is satisfied if the
driver is able to detect the presence of a person 1,3 m tall standing 1 m behind the vehicle.

Every door which opens towards the interior of the vehicle and its mechanism shall be so
constructed that its movement is not likely to cause injury to passengers in normal conditions of
use. Where necessary, appropriate protection devices shall be fitted.

If a service door is located adjacent to a door to a toilet or other internal compartment the service
door shall be proofed against unintentional operation. However, this requirement shall not apply if
the door is locked automatically when the vehicle is moving at a speed exceeding 5 km/h.

In the case of vehicles having a capacity not exceeding 22 passengers, the service doors which are
in the rear face of the vehicle, the leaves shall not be capable of being opened more than 115 ° nor
less than 85 ° and, when open, shall be capable of being held automatically in that position. This
does not preclude the ability to override that stop and open the door beyond that angle when it is
safe to do so; for example, to enable reversing against a high platform for loading or to open the
doors through 270 ° to allow a clear loading area behind the vehicle.

Additional technical requirements for power-operated service doors

In the event of an emergency every power-operated service door shall be capable, when the vehicle
is stationary (but not necessarily when the vehicle is moving), of being opened from inside and,
when not locked, from outside by controls which, whether or not the power supply is operating:

7.6.5.1.1.

override all other door controls;

7.6.5.1.2.

in the case of interior controls, are placed on, or within 300 mm of, the door, at a height of not less
1 600 mm above the first step;

7.6.5.1.3.

can be easily seen and clearly identified, when approaching the door and when standing in front of
the door and if additional to the normal opening controls, be clearly marked for emergency use;

7.6.5.1.4.

can be operated by one person when standing immediately in front of the door;

7.6.5.1.5.

cause the door to open, or enable the door to be easily opened by hand;

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7.6.5.1.6.

7.6.5.1.7.

7.6.5.2.

7.6.5.3.

7.6.5.4.

may be protected by a device which can be easily removed or broken to gain access to the
emergency control; the operation of the emergency control, or the removal of a protective cover
over the control, shall be indicated to the driver both audibly and visually; and

in the case of a driver-operated door which does not comply with the requirements of item 7.6.5.6.2,
it shall be such that after the controls have been operated to open the door and returned to their
normal position, the door will not close again until the driver subsequently operates a closing
control.

A device may be provided which is operated by the driver from this seat to deactivate the outside
emergency controls in order to lock the service doors from outside. In this case, the outside
emergency controls shall be reactivated automatically either by the starting of the engine or before
the vehicle reaches a speed of 20 km/h. Subsequently, deactivation of the outside emergency
controls shall not occur automatically, but shall require a further action by the driver.

Every driver-operated service door shall be capable of operation by the driver when in the driving
seat using controls which, except in the case of a foot control, are clearly and distinctively marked.

Every power-operated service door shall activate a visual telltale, which shall be plainly visible to the
driver when seated in the normal driving position in any ambient lighting condition, to warn that a
door is not fully closed. This telltale shall signal whenever the rigid structure of the door is between
the fully open position and a point 30 mm from the fully closed position. One telltale may serve
for one or more doors. However, no such telltale shall be fitted in respect of a front service door
which does not comply with the requirements of items 7.6.5.6.1.1 and 7.6.5.6.1.2.

7.6.5.5.

Where controls are provided for the driver to open and close a power-operated service door, they
shall be such that the driver is able to reverse the movement of the door at any time during the
closing or opening process.

7.6.5.6.

The construction and control system of every power-operated service door shall be such that a
passenger is unlikely to be injured by the door or trapped in the door as it closes.

7.6.5.6.1.

This requirement shall be considered satisfied if the following two requirements are met:

7.6.5.6.1.1.

the first requirement is that when the closing of the door at any measuring point described in Annex
V is resisted by a clamping force not exceeding 150 N, the door shall reopen automatically to its
fullest extent and, except in the case of an automatically-operated service door, remain open until a
closing control is operated. The clamping force may be measured by any method to the satisfaction
of the competent authority. Guidelines are given in Annex V to this Directive. The peak force may
be higher than 150 N for a short time provided that it does not exceed 300 N. The reopening
system may be checked by means of a test bar having a section of height 60 mm, width 30 mm
with corners radiused to 5 mm;

7.6.5.6.1.2.

the second requirement is that whenever the doors are closed onto the wrist or fingers of a
passenger:

7.6.5.6.1.2.1.

the door reopens automatically to its fullest extent and, except in the case of an automatically-
operated service door, remains open until a closing control is operated, or

7.6.5.6.1.2.2.

the wrist or fingers can be readily extracted from the doors without risk of injury to the passenger.
This requirement may be checked by hand, or by means of the test bar mentioned in item 7.6.5.6.1.1,
tapered at one end over a length of 300 mm from a thickness of 30 mm to a thickness of 5 mm. It
shall not be treated with polish nor lubricated. If the door traps the bar it shall be capable of being
easily removed, or

7.6.5.6.1.2.3.

the door is maintained at a position allowing the free passage of a test bar having a section of height
60 mm, width 20 mm, with corners radiused to 5 mm. This position shall not be more than 30 mm
distant from the fully closed position.

7.6.5.6.2.

In the case of a front service door the requirement of item 7.6.5.6 shall be considered satisfied if the
door:

7.6.5.6.2.1.

fulfils the requirements of items 7.6.5.6.1.1 and 7.6.5.6.1.2; or

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7.6.5.6.2.2.

is fitted with soft edges; these shall not, however be so soft that if the doors are closed on the test
bar mentioned in item 7.6.5.6.1.1 the rigid structure of the doors will reach the fully closed position.

7.6.5.7.

7.6.5.8.

7.6.5.9.

Where a power-operated service door is held closed only by continued application of the power
supply there shall be provided a visual warning device to inform the driver of any failure in the
power supply to the doors.

A starting-prevention device, if fitted, shall be effective only at speeds of less than 5 km/h and shall
be incapable of operation above that speed.

If the vehicle is not fitted with a starting-prevention device, an audible warning to the driver shall
be activated if the vehicle is driven away from rest when any power-operated service door is not
fully closed. This audible warning shall be activated at a speed exceeding 5 km/h for doors
complying with the requirements of item 7.6.5.6.1.2.3.

7.6.6.

Additional technical requirements for automatically operated service doors

7.6.6.1.

Activation of the opening controls

7.6.6.1.1.

7.6.6.1.2.

7.6.6.1.3.

7.6.6.1.4.

Except as provided in item 7.6.5.1, the opening controls of every automatically-operated service
door shall be capable of being activated and deactivated only by the driver from his seat.

Activation and deactivation may be either direct, by means of a switch, or indirect, for example by
opening and closing the front service door.

Activation of the opening controls by the driver shall be indicated inside and, where a door is to be
opened from outside, also on the outside of the vehicle; the indicator (e.g. illuminated push button,
illuminated sign) shall be on or adjacent to the door to which it relates.

In the case of direct actuation by means of a switch, the functional state of the system shall be
clearly indicated to the driver, by, for example, the position of the switch or an indicator lamp or
an illuminated switch. The switch shall be specially marked and arranged in such a way that it
cannot be confused with other controls.

7.6.6.2.

Opening of automatically-operated service doors

7.6.6.2.1.

After activation of the opening controls by the driver, it shall be possible for passengers to open the
door as follows:

7.6.6.2.1.1.

from inside, for example by pressing a push button or passing a light barrier, and

7.6.6.2.1.2.

7.6.6.2.2.

from outside, except in the case of a door intended only as an exit and marked as such, by, for
example, pressing an illuminated push button, a push button beneath an illuminated sign, or a
similar device marked with a suitable instruction.

The pressing of the push buttons mentioned in item 7.6.6.2.1.1, and the use of the means of
communication with the driver mentioned in item 7.7.9.1, may send a signal which is stored and
which, after the activation of the opening controls by the driver, effects the opening of the door.

7.6.6.3.

Closing of automatically-operated service doors

7.6.6.3.1.

7.6.6.3.2.

7.6.6.3.3.

7.6.6.3.4.

7.6.6.4.

When an automatically-operated service door has opened it shall close again automatically after a
time interval has elapsed. If a passenger enters or leaves the vehicle during this time interval, a safety
device (e.g. a foot board contact, light barrier, one-way gate) shall ensure that the time until the
door closes is sufficiently extended.

If the passenger enters or leaves the vehicle while the door is closing, the closing process shall be
interrupted automatically and the door shall return to the open position. The reversal may be
actuated by one of the safety devices referred to in item 7.6.6.3.1 or by any other device.

A door that has closed automatically in accordance with item 7.6.6.3.1 shall be capable of being
opened again by a passenger in accordance with item 7.6.6.2; this shall not apply if the driver has
deactivated the opening controls.

After deactivation of the opening controls of the automatically-operated service doors by the driver,
open doors shall close in accordance with items 7.6.6.3.1 to 7.6.6.3.2.

Inhibition of the automatic closing process on doors marked for special service, for exemple for
passengers with prams, disabled persons, etc.:

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7.6.6.4.1.

7.6.6.4.2.

7.6.6.4.3.

the driver shall be able to inhibit the automatic closing process by actuation of a special control.
A passenger shall also be able to inhibit the automatic closing process directly by pressing a special
push button;

the inhibition of the automatic closing process shall be indicated to the driver, e.g. by a visual
telltale.

re-establishment of the automatic closing process shall in any case be capable of being done by the
driver;

7.6.6.4.4.

item 7.6.6.3 shall apply to the subsequent closing of the door.

7.6.7.

7.6.7.1.

7.6.7.2.

7.6.7.3.

7.6.7.4.

7.6.7.5.

7.6.7.6.

7.6.8.

7.6.8.1.

Technical requirements for emergency doors

Emergency doors shall be capable of being easily opened from inside and from outside when the
vehicle is stationary. However, this requirement shall not be construed as precluding the possibility
of locking the door from the outside, provided that the door can always be opened from the inside
by the use of the normal opening mechanism.

Emergency doors, during the use as such, shall not be of the power-operated type unless, once the
control prescribed in item 7.6.5.1 has been actuated and returned to its normal position, the doors
do not close again until the driver subsequently operates a closing control. They shall also not be of
the sliding type except in the case of vehicles having a capacity not exceeding 22 passengers. For
these vehicles a sliding door, which has been shown to be capable of being opened without the use
of tools after a frontal barrier collision test in accordance with Directive 74/297/EEC, can be
accepted as an emergency door.

Every control or device for opening an emergency door from the outside shall be between 1 000 and
1 500 mm from the ground and not more than 500 mm from the door. In vehicles of Classes I, II
and III every control or device for opening a emergency door from the inside shall be between
1 000 and 1 500 mm from the upper surface of the floor or step nearest to the control and be not
more than 500 mm from the door. This shall not apply to controls located within the driver’s area.

Hinged emergency doors fitted to the side of the vehicle shall be hinged at their forward edge and
shall open outwards. Check straps, chains or other restraining devices shall be permitted, provided
that they do not prevent the door from opening to, and remaining open at, an angle of at least
100°. If a means is provided sufficient to give free passage to the emergency door access gauge, the
100° minimum angle shall not apply.

Emergency doors shall be proofed against unintentional operation. However, this requirement shall
not apply if the emergency door is locked automatically when the vehicle is moving at a speed
exceeding 5 km/h.

All emergency doors shall be provided with an audible device to warn the driver when they are not
securely closed. The warning device shall be operated by movement of the door catch or handle and
not by movement of the door itself.

Technical requirements for emergency windows

Every hinged or ejectable emergency window shall open outwards. Ejectable types shall not become
totally detached from the vehicle when operated. The operation of ejectable windows shall be such
that inadvertent ejection is effectively prevented.

7.6.8.2.

Every emergency window shall:

7.6.8.2.1.

7.6.8.2.2.

either be capable of being easily and instantaneously operated from inside and from outside the
vehicle by means of a device recognised as satisfactory;

or be made of readily-breakable safety glass. This latter provision precludes the possibility of using
panes of laminated glass or of plastic material. A device shall be provided adjacent to each
emergency window, readily available to persons inside the vehicle, to ensure that each window can
be broken.

7.6.8.3.

Every emergency window which can be locked from the outside shall be so constructed as to be
capable of being opened at all times from inside the vehicle.

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7.6.8.4.

7.6.8.5.

7.6.8.6.

7.6.9.

7.6.9.1.

7.6.9.2.

7.6.9.3.

7.6.9.4.

7.6.9.5.

If the emergency window is of a type horizontally hinged at the top edge, an appropriate device
shall be provided to hold it fully open. Every hinged emergency window shall operate so as not to
obstruct clear passage from inside or outside the vehicle.

The height of the lower edge of an emergency window fitted in the side of the vehicle from the
general level of the floor immediately below it (excluding any local variations such as the presence
of a wheel or transmission housing) shall be not more than 1 200 mm nor less than 650 mm in the
case of a hinged emergency window, or 500 mm in the case of a window made of breakable glass.

However, in the case of a hinged emergency window the height of the lower edge may be reduced
to a minimum of 500 mm provided that the window aperture is equipped with a guard up to a
height of 650 mm to prevent the possibility of passengers falling out of the vehicle. Where the
window aperture is equipped with a guard, the size of the window aperture above the guard shall
not be less than the minimum size prescribed for an emergency window.

Every hinged emergency window which is not clearly visible from the driver’s seat shall be fitted
with an audible warning device to warn the driver when it is not completely closed. The window
lock, and not the movement of the window itself, shall actuate this device.

Technical requirements for escape hatches

Every escape hatch shall operate so as not to obstruct the clear passage from inside or outside the
vehicle.

Roof escape hatches shall be either ejectable, hinged or made of readily breakable safety glass. Floor
hatches shall be either hinged or ejectable and shall be fitted with an audible warning device to warn
the driver when it is not securely closed. The floor escape hatch lock, and not the movement of the
hatch itself, shall actuate this device. Floor escape hatches shall be proofed against unintentional
operation. However this requirement shall not apply if the floor hatch is locked automatically when
the vehicle is moving at a speed exceeding 5 km/h.

Ejectable types shall not become totally detached from the vehicle when operated such that the
hatch is not a danger to other road users. The operation of ejectable escape hatches shall be such
that inadvertent operation is effectively prevented. Floor ejectable hatches shall eject only into the
passenger compartment.

Hinged escape hatches shall hinge along the edge towards the front or rear of the vehicle and shall
hinge through an angle of at least 100 degrees. Hinged floor escape hatches shall hinge into the
passenger compartment.

Escape hatches shall be capable of being easily opened or removed from the inside and from the
outside. However, this requirement shall not be construed as precluding the possibility of locking
the escape hatch for the purpose of securing the vehicle when unattended, provided that the escape
hatch can always be opened or removed from the inside by the use of the normal opening or
removal mechanism. In the case of a readily-breakable hatch, a device shall be provided adjacent to
the hatch, readily available to persons inside the vehicle, to ensure that the hatch can be broken.

7.6.10.

Technical requirements for retractable steps

Retractable steps if fitted shall comply with the following requirements:

7.6.10.1.

7.6.10.2.

7.6.10.3.

7.6.10.4.

7.6.10.5.

the operation of retractable steps may be synchronised with that of the corresponding service or
emergency door;

when the door is closed no part of the retractable step shall project more than 10 mm beyond the
adjacent line of the bodywork;

when the door is open and the retractable step is in the extended position, the surface area shall
conform to the requirements of item 7.7.7 of this Annex;

in the case of a power-operated step, it shall not be possible for the vehicle to move from rest, under
its own power, when the step is in the extended position. In the case of a manually-operated step,
an audible indication shall alert the driver when the step is not fully retracted;

a power-operated step shall not be capable of being extended when the vehicle is in motion. If the
device to operate the step fails, the step shall retract and remain in the retracted position. However,
the operation of the corresponding door shall not be hindered in the event of such a failure or by
the step being damaged or obstructed;

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7.6.10.6.

7.6.10.7.

7.6.10.8.

7.6.10.9.

when a passenger is standing on a power-operated retractable step, the corresponding door shall be
incapable of being closed. Compliance with this requirement shall be checked by placing a mass of
15 kg, representing a small child, at the centre of the step. This requirement shall not apply to any
door within the driver’s direct field of view;

the movement of the retractable step shall not be liable to cause any bodily harm either to
passengers or to persons waiting at bus stops;

the corners of retractable steps facing forwards or rearwards shall be rounded to a radius of not less
than 5 mm; the edges shall be rounded to a radius of not less than 2,5 mm;

when the passenger door is open, the retractable step shall be securely held in the extended position.
When a mass of 136 kg is placed in the centre of a single step or a mass of 272 kg is placed in the
centre of a double step the deflection at any point on the step shall not exceed 10 mm.

7.6.11.

Markings

7.6.11.1.

Each emergency exit shall be marked, inside and outside the vehicle, by an inscription reading, for
example:

‘Emergency exit’
‘Issue de secours’
‘Salida de emergencia’
‘Nødudgang’
‘Notausstieg’
‘’¯(cid:238)(cid:239)(cid:228)(cid:239)(cid:242) ŒØ(cid:237)(cid:228)ı·(cid:237)(cid:239)ı’
‘Uscita di sicurezza’
‘Nooduitgang’
‘Saida de emergência’
‘Varauloskäynti’
‘Nödutgång’

7.6.11.2.

7.6.11.3.

7.6.11.4.

7.7.

7.7.1.

7.7.1.1.

7.7.1.2.

supplemented, where appropriate, by one of the symbols shown in Annex II, paragraph 3.4 of
Council Directive 92/58/EEC.

The emergency controls of service doors and of all emergency exits shall be marked as such inside
and outside the vehicle either by a representative symbol or by a clearly-worded inscription.

Clear instructions concerning the method of operation shall be placed on or close to every
emergency control of an exit.

The language in which any textual markings intended to comply with items 7.6.11.1 to 7.6.11.3
are to be inscribed shall be determined by the approving authority bearing in mind the
country/countries in which the applicant intends to market the vehicle in liaison if necessary
with the competent authorities of the country/countries concerned.
If the authority of the
country/countries where the vehicle is to be registered has the language changed, this change shall
imply no new type-approval process.

Interior arrangements

Access to service doors (see Annex III, figure 1)

The free space extending inwards into the vehicle from the side wall in which the door is mounted
shall permit the free passage of a vertical rectangular panel 20 mm thick, 400 mm wide and 700
mm in height above the floor, having a second panel 550 mm wide superimposed symmetrically
above it; the height of the second panel being as prescribed for the relevant class of vehicle. The
dual panel shall be maintained parallel with the door aperture as it is moved from the starting
position, where the plane of the face nearest to the interior of the vehicle is tangential to the
outermost edge of the aperture, to the position where is touches the first step, after which it shall
be kept at right angles to the probable direction of motion of a person using the entrance.

The height of the upper rectangular panel shall be for the relevant class of vehicle and category as
prescribed in the table below. As an alternative, a trapezoidal section, having a height of 500 mm,
forming the transition between the width of the upper and the lower panel, may be used. In this
case, the total height of the rectangular section and this trapezoidal section of the upper panel shall
be 1 100 mm for all classes of vehicles with a capacity exceeding 22 passengers, and 950 mm for
the classes of vehicle with a capacity not exceeding 22 passengers.

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Vehicle Class

Height of the upper panel (mm)
(Dimension ‘A’ figure 1)

Total height

Width

Class A (*)

Class B (*)

Class I

Class II

Class III

950

700

1 100

950

850

Alternative
trapezoidal section

950

950

1 100

1 100

1 100

1 650

1 400

1 800

1 650

1 550

550 (**)

(*) For vehicles having a capacity not exceeding 22 passengers the lower panel may be displaced relative to the

upper panel provided that it is in the same direction.

(**) The width of the upper panel may be reduced at the top to 400 mm when a chamfer not exceeding 30

degrees from the horizontal is included.

7.7.1.3.

7.7.1.4.

7.7.1.5.

When the centre line of this dual panel has traversed a distance of 300 mm from its starting position
and the dual panel is touching the step surface it shall be retained in that position.

The cylindrical figure (see Annex III, figure 6) used for testing the gangway clearance shall then be
moved starting from the gangway, in the probable direction of motion of a person leaving the
vehicle, until its centre line has reached the vertical plane which contains the top edge of the
uppermost step, or until a plane tangential to the upper cylinder touches the dual panel, whichever
occurs first, and retained in that position (see Annex III, figure 2).

Between the cylindrical figure, at the position set out in item 7.7.1.4 and the dual panel, at the
position set out in item 7.7.1.3, there shall be a free space whose upper and lower limits are shown
in Annex III, figure 2. This free space shall permit the free passage of a vertical panel whose form
and dimensions are the same as the cylindrical form (item 7.7.5.1), central section, and of a
thickness of no more than 20 mm. This panel shall be moved, from the cylindrical form tangential
position, until its external side is in contact with the dual panel interior side, touching the plane or
planes defined by the step upper edges, in the probable direction of motion of a person using the
entrance (see Annex III, figure 2).

7.7.1.6.

The free passage clearance for this figure shall not include any space extending to 300 mm in front
of any uncompressed seat cushion of a forward or rearward facing seat or 225 mm in the case of
seats fitted at wheel arches, and to the height of the top of the seat cushion.

7.7.1.7.

In the case of a folding seat, this space shall be determined with the seat in the position of use.

7.7.1.8.

However, a folding seat for use by the crew may obstruct the access passage to a service door when
in the position of use provided that:

7.7.1.8.1.

it is clearly indicated, both in the vehicle itself and on the EC type-approval certificate (see Annex II,
Appendix 2), that the seat is for the use of crew only,

7.7.1.8.2.

when the seat is not in use it folds automatically as necessary to enable the requirements of items
7.7.1.1 or 7.7.1.2 and 7.7.1.3, 7.7.1.4 and 7.7.1.5 to be met;

7.7.1.8.3.

the door is not considered to be a mandatory exit for the purpose of item 7.6.1.4; and

7.7.1.8.4.

when the seat is in the position of use, and when it is in the folded position, no part of it shall be
forward of a vertical plane passing through the centre of the seating surface of the driver’s seat in its
rearmost position and through the centre of the exterior rear-view mirror mounted on the opposite
side of the vehicle.

7.7.1.9.

In the case of vehicles having a capacity not exceeding 22 passengers a doorway and the route by
which passengers gain access to it shall be considered unobstructed if they have:

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7.7.1.9.1.

7.7.1.9.2.

7.7.1.10.

measured parallel with the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, there is a clearance of not less than
220 mm at any point and 550 mm at any point being more than 500 mm above the floor or steps
(Annex III, figure 3);

measured perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, there is a clearance of not less than
300 mm at any point and 550 mm at any point being more than 1 200 mm above the floor or
steps or less than 300 mm below the ceiling (Annex III, figure 4).

The service door and emergency door dimensions in item 7.6.3.1 and the requirements of items
7.7.1.1 to 7.7.1.7, 7.7.2.1 to 7.7.2.3, 7.7.5.1 and 7.7.8.5 shall not apply to a vehicle of Class B with
a technically permissible maximum mass not exceeding 3,5 tonnes and up to 12 passengers seats
in which each seat has unobstructed access to at least two doors.

7.7.1.11.

The maximum slope of the floor in the access passage shall not exceed 5 % when measured with
the vehicle at its mass in running order standing on a horizontal surface. Any kneeling device shall
not be engaged.

7.7.2.

Access to emergency doors (see Annex III, figure 5)

The following requirements shall not apply to driver’s doors used as emergency exits in vehicles
having a capacity not exceeding 22 passengers.

7.7.2.1.

The free space between the gangway and the emergency door aperture shall permit the free passage
of a vertical cylinder 300 mm in diameter and 700 mm high from the floor and supporting a
second vertical cylinder 550 mm in diameter, the aggregate height of the assembly being 1 400 mm.

The diameter of the upper cylinder may be reduced at the top to 400 mm when a chamfer not
exceeding 30 ° from the horizontal is included.

7.7.2.2.

The base of the first cylinder shall be within the projection of the second cylinder.

7.7.2.3.

7.7.2.4.

7.7.3.

7.7.3.1.

7.7.3.2.

7.7.3.3.

Where folding seats are installed alongside this passage, the free space for the cylinder shall be
required to be determined when the seat is in the position for use.

As an alternative to the dual cylinder, the gauging device described in item 7.7.5.1 may be used (see
Annex III, figure 6).

Access to emergency windows

It shall be possible to move a test gauge from the gangway to the exterior of the vehicle through
every emergency window.

The direction of motion of the test gauge shall be in the direction in which a passenger evacuating
the vehicle would be expected to move. The test gauge shall be kept perpendicular to that direction
of motion.

The test gauge shall be in the form of a thin plate having a size of 600 × 400 mm with corners
radiused by 200 mm. However, in the case of an emergency window in the rear face of the vehicle,
the test gauge may alternatively have a size of 1 400 mm × 350 mm with corners radiused by
175 mm.

7.7.4.

Access to escape hatches

7.7.4.1.

Escape hatches in the roof

7.7.4.1.1.

Except in the case of Class I vehicles, at least one escape hatch shall be located such, that a four-
sided truncated pyramid having a side angle of 20 ° and a height of 1 600 mm touches part of a
seat or equivalent support. The axis of the pyramid shall be vertical and its smaller section shall
contact the aperture area of the escape hatch. Supports may be foldable or movable provided they
can be locked in their position of use. This position shall be taken for verification.

7.7.4.1.2.

When the structural thickness of the roof is more than 150 mm, the smaller section of the pyramid
shall contact the aperture area of the escape hatch at the level of the outside surface of the roof.

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7.7.4.2.

Escape hatches in the floor

In the case of an escape hatch fitted in the floor, the hatch shall give direct and free access to the
exterior of the vehicle and be fitted where there is a clear space above the hatch equivalent to the
height of the gangway. Any heat source or moving components shall be at least 500 mm from any
part of the hatch aperture.

It shall be possible to move a test gauge in the form of a thin plate having 600 mm 400 mm with
corners radiused by 200 mm in a horizontal position from a height above the floor of the vehicle
of 1,00 m to the ground.

7.7.5.

7.7.5.1.

Gangways (see Annex III, figure 6)

The gangway of a vehicle shall be so designed and constructed as to permit the free passage of a
gauging device consisting of two co-axial cylinders with an inverted truncated cone interposed
between them the gauging device having the following dimensions (in mm):

Class I

Class II

Class III

Class A

Class B

Diameter of lower cylinder ‘A’

Height of lower cylinder

Diameter of upper cylinder ‘C’

450

900

550

350

900

550

300

900

450

350

900

550

Height of upper cylinder ‘B’

500 (*)

500 (*)

500 (*)

500 (*)

300

900

450

300

Overall height ‘H’

1 900 (*)

1 900 (*)

1 900 (*)

1 900 (*)

1 500 (*)

(*) The height of the upper cylinder and herewith the overall height may be reduced by 100 mm in any part of

the gangway to the rear of:

— a transverse vertical plane situated 1,5 m forward of the centre line of the rear axle (foremost rear axle in

the case of vehicles with more than one rear axle), and

— a transverse vertical plane situated at the rear edge of the service door or of the rearmost service door if

there are more than one service door.

The diameter of the upper cylinder may be reduced at the top to 300 mm when a chamfer not
exceeding 30 degrees from the horizontal is included.

The gauging device may come into contact with strap hangers, if fitted, or other flexible objects
such as seat belt components, and move them away.

7.7.5.1.1.

If there is no exit forward of a seat or row of seats:

7.7.5.1.1.1.

in the case of forward-facing seats, the front edge of the cylindrical gauge defined in item 7.7.5.1
shall reach at least until the transverse vertical plane tangential to the foremost point of the foremost
front row seat back and be retained in that position. From this plane, it must be possible to move
the panel shown in Annex III, figure 7, in such a way that starting from the contact position with
the cylindrical gauge, the panel side facing the exterior of the vehicle is displaced forwards a distance
of 660 mm;

7.7.5.1.1.2.

in the case of sideways facing seats, the forward part of the cylindrical gauge must reach at least the
transversal plane which coincides with a vertical plane passing through the centre of the forward
seat (Annex III, figure 7);

7.7.5.1.1.3.

in the case of rearward facing seats, the forward part of the cylindrical gauge shall reach at least the
transverse vertical plane tangential to the face of the seat cushions of the forward row or seat
(Annex III, figure 7).

7.7.5.2.

On vehicles of Class I, the diameter of the lower cylinder may be reduced from 450 mm to 400
mm in any part of the gangway to the rear of:

7.7.5.2.1.

a transverse vertical plane situated 1,5 m forward of the centre line of the rear axle (foremost rear
axle in the case of vehicles with more than one rear axle); and

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7.7.5.2.2.

a transverse vertical plane situated at the rear edge of the rearmost service door.

7.7.5.3.

7.7.5.4.

7.7.5.5.

On vehicles of Class III the seats on one side or on both sides of the gangway may be movable
laterally, it being then possible to reduce the width of the gangway to a figure corresponding to a
lower cylinder diameter of 220 mm, on condition that the operation of a control on each seat,
readily accessible to a person standing in the gangway, shall be sufficient to cause the seat to return
easily and, if possible, automatically, even when it is loaded, to the position corresponding to a
minimum width of 300 mm.

On articulated buses the gauging device defined in item 7.7.5.1 shall be able to pass unobstructed
through the articulated section. No part of the soft covering of that section, including parts of
bellows, shall project into the gangway.

Steps may be fitted in the gangways. The width of such steps shall not be less than the width of the
gangway at the top of the steps.

7.7.5.6.

Folding seats allowing passengers to sit in the gangway shall not be permitted.

7.7.5.7.

7.7.5.8.

Laterally-sliding seats which in one position encroach on the gangway shall not be permitted except
on vehicles of Class III and subject to the conditions prescribed in item 7.7.5.3.

In the case of vehicles to which item 7.7.1.9 applies, a gangway shall not be necessary, provided the
access dimensions specified in that paragraph are respected.

7.7.5.9.

The surface of gangways and access passages shall be slip resistant.

7.7.6.

Slope of gangway

The slope of the gangway, measured with the vehicle unladen on a horizontal surface, and with the
kneeling system not activated, shall not exceed:

7.7.6.1.

8 % in the case of a vehicle of Classes I, II and A;

7.7.6.2.

12,5 % in the case of a vehicle of Classes III and B; and

7.7.6.3.

5 % in the case of the plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of symmetry of vehicle.

7.7.7.

7.7.7.1.

Steps (see Annex III, figure 8)

The maximum and minimum height, with the kneeling system not activated, and the minimum
depth, of steps for passengers at service and emergency doors and within the vehicle shall be
as follows:

Classes

First step from ground ‘D’

Maximum height (mm)

I and A

340 (1)

II, III and B

380 (1) (2) (5)

Other steps ‘E’

Minimum depth (mm)

300 (*)

Maximum height (mm)

250 (3)

350 (4)

Minimum height (mm)

Minimum depth (mm)

120

200

(*) 230 mm for vehicles having a capacity not exceeding 22 passengers.
(1) 700 mm in the case of an emergency door;

1 500 mm in the case of an emergency door in the upper deck of a double deck vehicle.

(2) 430 mm in the case of a vehicle with solely mechanical suspension.
(3) 300 mm in the case of steps at a door behind the rearmost axle.
(4) 250 mm in gangways for vehicles having a capacity not exceeding 22 passengers.
(5) For at least one service door; 400 mm for other service doors.

Note: 1. At a double doorway the steps in each half of the access passage shall be treated separately.

2. Annex III, figure 8, dimension E, need not be the same for each step.

7.7.7.1.1.

Any transition from a sunken gangway to a seating area shall not be considered to be a step.
However, the vertical distance between the gangway surface and the floor of the seating area shall
not exceed 350 mm.

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7.7.7.2.

7.7.7.3.

7.7.7.4.

7.7.7.5.

For the purpose of item 7.7.7, the height of a step shall be measured at the centre of its width.
Furthermore, manufacturers should specifically take account of access by persons with reduced
mobility, particularly in relation to a step height to be kept to a minimum.

The height of the first step in relation to the ground shall be measured with the vehicle on level
ground, at its mass in running order as defined in item 2.18 and the tyre equipment and pressure
being as specified by the manufacturer for the technically permissible maximum laden mass (M)
declared in accordance with item 2.19.

Where there is more than one step, each step may extend into the area of the vertical projection of
the next step by up to 100 mm and the projection over the tread below shall leave a free surface of
at least 200 mm (see Annex III, figure 8) with all step nosings being designed such as to minimise
the risk of tripping and being in a contrasting colour or colours.

The width and shape of every step shall be such that a rectangle as indicated in the table below can
be placed on that step with not more than 5 % of the area of the appropriate rectangle overhanging
the step. At a double doorway each half of the doorway shall fulfil this requirement.

Number of passengers

>22

˜22

Area

First step (mm)

400 × 300

400 × 200

Other steps (mm)

400 × 200

400 × 200

7.7.7.6.

All steps shall have a slip-resistant surface.

7.7.7.7.

The maximum slope of the step in any direction shall not exceed 5 % when the unladen vehicle is
standing on a smooth and horizontal surface in its normal condition of travel (in particular any
kneeling device shall not be engaged).

7.7.8.

Passenger seats and space for seated passengers

7.7.8.1.

Minimum seat width

7.7.8.1.1.

The minimum width of the seat cushion, dimension F (Annex III, figure 9), measured from a vertical
plane passing through the centre of that seating position, shall be:

Class I, II, A, B:
Class III:

200 mm
225 mm.

7.7.8.1.2.

The minimum width of the available space for each seating position, dimension G (Annex III,
figure 9) measured from a vertical plane passing through the centre of that seating position at height
between 270 and 650 mm above the uncompressed seat cushion shall be not less than:

individual seats:
continuous rows of seats for two or more passengers:

250 mm
225 mm.

7.7.8.1.3.

7.7.8.1.4.

For vehicles 2,35 m in width or less, the width of the available space for each seating position,
measured from a vertical plane passing through the centre of that seating position at heights
between 270 and 650 mm above the uncompressed seat cushion shall be 200 mm (see Annex III,
figure 9(a)). In case of compliance with this paragraph the requirements of item 7.7.8.1.2 shall not
apply.

For vehicles having a capacity not exceeding 22 passengers, in the case of seats adjacent to the wall
of the vehicle, the available space does not include, in its upper part, a triangular area 20 mm wide
by 100 mm high (see Annex III, figure 10). In addition, the space needed for safety belts and their
anchorages and for the sun visor should be considered as exempted.

7.7.8.2.

Minimum depth of seat cushion (dimension K, see Annex III, figure 11)

The minimum depth of a seat cushion shall be:

7.7.8.2.1.

350 mm in vehicles of Classes I, A and B; and

7.7.8.2.2.

400 mm in vehicles of Classes II and Class III.

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7.7.8.3.

Height of seat cushion (dimension H, see Annex III, figure 11)

The height of the uncompressed seat cushion relative to the floor shall be such that the distance
from the floor to a horizontal plane tangent to the front upper surface of the seat cushion is
between 400 and 500 mm: this height may however be reduced to not less than 350 mm at the
wheel arches and at the engine compartment.

7.7.8.4.

Seat spacing (see Annex III, figure 12)

7.7.8.4.1.

In the case of seats facing in the same direction, the distance between the front of a seat squab and
the back of the squab of the seat preceding it (dimension H), shall, when measured horizontally and
at all heights above the floor between the level of the top surface of the seat cushion and a point
620 mm above the floor, not be less than:

H

Classes I, A and B

Classes II and III

650 mm

680 mm

7.7.8.4.2.

7.7.8.4.3.

All measurements shall be taken, with the seat cushion and squab uncompressed, in a vertical plane
passing through the centreline of the individual seating place.

Where transverse seats face one another the minimum distance between the front faces of the seat
squabs of facing seats, as measured across the highest points of the seat cushions, shall be not less
than 1 300 mm.

7.7.8.4.4.

Measurements shall be taken with reclining passenger seats and adjustable driving seats with their
seat backs and other seat adjustments in the normal position of use specified by the manufacturer.

7.7.8.4.5.

Measurements shall be taken with any folding table fitted to a seat back in the folded position.

7.7.8.4.6.

Seats which are mounted on a track or other system which permits the operator or the user to
easily vary the interior configuration of the vehicle shall be measured in the normal position of use
specified by the manufacturer in the application for the approval.

7.7.8.5.

Space for seated passengers (see Annex III, figure 13)

7.7.8.5.1.

7.7.8.5.2.

A minimum clear space in front of each passenger seat shall be provided as shown in Annex III,
figure 13. The seat back of another preceding seat or a partition whose contour corresponds
approximately to that of the inclined seat back may intrude into this space as provided by
item 7.7.8.4. The local presence in this space of seat legs shall also be permitted provided that
adequate space remains for the passenger’s feet. In the case of seats alongside the driver’s seat in
vehicles with up to 22 passengers, intrusion of the dash board, instrument panel, windscreen, sun
visor, seat belts and seat belt anchorages shall be allowed.

However, at least two in Class I and Class II and one in Class A forward- or rearward-facing seat(s)
specifically intended and marked for passengers with reduced mobility other than wheelchair users
shall be provided in that part of the bus which is most suitable for boarding. These seats shall be
designed for disabled so as to provide enough space, shall have suitably designed and placed
handholds to facilitate entry and exit of the seat and provide communication in accordance with
item 7.7.10 from the seated position.

7.7.8.5.2.1.

These seats shall provide at least 110 % of the space specified in item 7.7.8.5.1.

7.7.8.6.

Free space above seating positions

7.7.8.6.1.

Over each seating position and, except in the case of the front row seats in a vehicle up to
22 passengers, its associated foot space, there shall be measured a free space with a height of not
less than 900 mm measured from the highest point of the uncompressed seat cushion and at least
1 350 mm from the mean level of the floor in the foot space. In the case of vehicles to which
item 7.7.1.10. applies, this dimension may be reduced to 1 200 mm measured from the floor.

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7.7.8.6.2.

This free space shall extended over the zone defined:

7.7.8.6.2.1.

by longitudinal vertical planes 200 mm either side of the median vertical plane of the seating
position; and

7.7.8.6.2.2.

by a transverse vertical plane through the rearmost upper point of the seat back and by a transverse
vertical plane 280 mm in front of the foremost point of the uncompressed seat cushion, measured
in each case at the median vertical plane of the seating position.

7.7.8.6.3.

From the edges of the free space defined by items 7.7.8.6.1 and 7.7.8.6.2, the following zones may
be excluded:

7.7.8.6.3.1.

in the case of the upper part of outboard seats, a zone with rectangular cross-section 150 mm in
height and 100 mm in width (see Annex III, figure 14);

7.7.8.6.3.2.

in the case of the upper part of outboard seats, a zone with a triangular cross-section whose apex is
situated 650 mm from the floor and whose base is 100 mm in width (see Annex III, figure 15);

7.7.8.6.3.3.

7.7.8.6.3.4.

in the case of the footwell of an outboard seat, a zone of a cross-sectional area not exceeding,
0,02 m2 (0,03 m2 for Class I low-floor vehicles) and having a maximum width not exceeding
100 mm (150 mm for Class I low-floor vehicles) (see Annex III, figure 16);

in the case of a vehicle for up to 22 passengers, in the case of the seating places nearest to the rear
corners of the body, the outer rear edge of the free space, viewed in plan, may be rounded to a
radius not exceeding 150 mm (see Annex III, figure 17).

7.7.8.6.4.

In the free space defined by items 7.7.8.6.1, 7.7.8.6.2 and 7.7.8.6.3, the following additional
intrusions shall be permitted:

7.7.8.6.4.1.

intrusion of the back of another seat, its supports and its attachments (e.g. folding table);

7.7.8.6.4.2.

in the case of a vehicle for up to 22 passengers, intrusion of a wheel arch provided that one of the
following two conditions is fulfilled:

7.7.8.6.4.2.1.

the intrusion does not extend beyond the median vertical plane of the seating position (see Annex III,
figure 18); or

7.7.8.6.4.2.2.

the nearest edge of the area 300 mm in depth available for the feet of the seated passenger is
advanced no more than 200 mm from the edge of the uncompressed seat cushion and to not more
than 600 mm in front of the squab of the seat, these measurements being made in the median
vertical plane of the seating position (see Annex III, figure 19). In the case of two seats facing each
other this provision shall apply to only one of the seats and the remaining space for the feet of
seated passengers must be at least 400 mm.

7.7.8.6.4.3.

In the case of seats alongside the driver’s seat in vehicles with up to 22 passengers intrusion of
hopper type windows when open and their fittings, of the dashboard/instrument panel, windscreen,
sun visors, seat belts, seat belt anchorages and front dome.

7.7.9.

7.7.9.1.

Communication with the driver

On vehicles of Classes I, II and A, a means shall be provided to enable passengers to signal to the
driver that she/he should stop the vehicle. The controls for all such communication devices shall
have protruding buttons, in vehicles of Classes I and A no more than 1 200 mm from the floor, and
shall be a contrasting colour or colours. Controls shall be distributed adequately and evenly
throughout the vehicle. Activation of the control shall also be indicated to the passengers by means
of one or more illuminated signs. The sign shall display the words, for example:

‘bus stopping’
‘arrêt demandé’
‘parada solicitada’
‘standser’
‘Bus hält’
‘(cid:243)(cid:244)Æ·(cid:243)(cid:231)’
‘fermata richiesta’
‘bus stopt’
‘paragem’
‘pysähtyy’
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or equivalent, and/or a suitable pictogram and shall remain illuminated until the service door(s)
open(s). Articulated vehicles shall have such signs in each rigid section of the vehicle. Double-deck
vehicles shall have them on each deck.

Communication with the crew compartment. If a crew compartment is fitted without access to the
driver or passenger compartments, a means of communication between the driver and this crew
compartment shall be provided.

Hot-drink machines and cooking equipment

Hot-drink machines and cooking equipment shall be so installed or guarded that no hot food or
drink is likely to be spilled on any passenger due to emergency braking or cornering forces.

On vehicles fitted with hot-drink machines or cooking equipment, all passenger seats shall have
adequate provision for setting down hot food or drink whilst the vehicle is in motion.

7.7.9.2.

7.7.10.

7.7.10.1.

7.7.10.2.

7.7.11.

Doors to interior compartments

Every door to a toilet or other interior compartment:

7.7.11.1.

7.7.11.2.

7.7.11.3.

7.7.11.4.

7.8.

7.8.1.

7.8.1.1.

shall be self-closing, and shall not be fitted with any device to hold it open if, when open, it could
obstruct passengers in an emergency;

shall, when open, not conceal any handle, control device for opening or obligatory marking
associated with any service door, emergency door, emergency exit fire extinguisher or first kit aid;

shall be provided with a means to enable the door to be opened from outside the compartment in
an emergency;

shall not be capable of being locked from the outside unless it can always be opened from the
inside.

Artificial lighting

Internal electrical lighting shall be provided for the illumination of:

all passenger compartments, crew compartments, toilet compartments and the articulated section
of an articulated vehicle;

7.8.1.2.

any step or steps;

7.8.1.3.

the access to any exits and the area immediately around the service door(s);

7.8.1.4.

the internal markings and internal controls of all exits;

7.8.1.5.

all places where there are obstacles.

7.8.2.

7.8.3.

7.9.

7.9.1.

7.9.2.

There shall be at least two internal lighting circuits such that failure of one will not affect the other.
A circuit serving only permanent entry and exit lighting can be considered as one of these circuits.

Provision shall be made to protect the driver from the effects of glare and reflections caused by
artificial interior lighting.

Articulated section of articulated vehicles

The articulated section that interconnects rigid portions of the vehicle shall be so designed and
constructed as to allow at least one rotary movement about at least one horizontal axis, and at least
one vertical axis.

When the articulated vehicle at its mass in running order is stationary on a horizontal level surface
there shall not be between the floor of either of the rigid sections and the floor of the rotating base
or of the element replacing that base an uncovered gap of a width exceeding:

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7.9.2.1.

10 mm when all the wheels of the vehicle are on the same plane; or

7.9.2.2.

7.9.3.

20 mm when the wheels of the axle adjacent to the articulated section are resting on a surface
which is 150 mm higher than the surface on which the wheels of the other axles are resting.

The difference in level between the floor of the rigid portions and the floor of the rotating base,
measured at the joint, shall not exceed:

7.9.3.1.

20 mm in the conditions described in item 7.9.2.1; or

7.9.3.2.

30 mm in the conditions described in item 7.9.2.2.

7.9.4.

On articulated vehicles means shall be provided to physically prevent access by passengers to any
part of the articulated section where:

7.9.4.1.

the floor has an uncovered gap not complying with the requirements of item 7.9.2;

7.9.4.2.

the floor cannot carry the mass of the passengers;

7.9.4.3.

the movements of the walls constitute a danger to passengers.

7.10.

Direction-holding of articulated vehicles

When an articulated vehicle is moving in a straight line the longitudinal median planes of its rigid
portion shall coincide and form a continuous plane without any deflection.

7.11.

Handrails and handholds

7.11.1.

General requirements

7.11.1.1.

Handrails and handholds shall be of adequate strength.

7.11.1.2.

They shall be so designed and installed as to present no risk of injury to passengers.

7.11.1.3.

Handrails and handholds shall be of a section enabling passengers to grasp them easily and firmly.
Every handrail shall provide a length of at least 100 mm to accommodate a hand. No dimension of
the section shall be smaller than 20 mm or greater than 45 mm except in the case of handrails on
doors and seats and, in the case of a vehicle of Classes II, III and B, in access passages. In these cases
hand rails having a minimum dimension of 15 mm shall be permitted provided that one other
dimension is of at least 25 mm. Handrails shall not have sharp bends.

7.11.1.4.

The clearance between a handrail or handhold and the adjacent part of the vehicle body or walls
shall be of at least 40 mm. However, in the case of a handrail on a door or a seat, or in the access
passage of a vehicle of Classes II, III and B, a minimum clearance of 35 mm shall be permitted.

7.11.1.5.

The surface of every handrail, handhold or stanchion shall be colour contrasting and slip resistant.

7.11.2.

7.11.2.1.

7.11.2.2.

7.11.2.3.

Handrails and handholds for standing passengers.

Handrails and/or handholds shall be provided in sufficient number for each point of the floor area
intended, in conformity with item 7.2.2 for standing passengers. For this purpose, strap hangers, if
fitted, may be counted as handholds, provided that they are held in their position by suitable means.
This requirement shall be deemed to be fulfilled if, for all possible sites of the testing device shown
in Annex III, figure 20 hereto, at least two handrails or handholds can be reached by the device’s
movable arm. The testing device may be freely turned about its vertical axis.

When applying the procedure described in item 7.11.2.1, only such handrails and handholds shall
be considered as are not less than 800 mm and not more than 1 900 mm above the floor.

For every position that can be occupied by a standing passenger, at least one of the two required
handrails or handholds shall be not more than 1 500 mm above the level of the floor at that
position. This does not apply to an area adjacent to a door where the door or its mechanism in
open position would prevent the use of this handhold.

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7.11.2.4.

7.11.3.

7.11.3.1.

7.11.3.2.

7.11.3.2.1.

7.11.3.2.2.

7.11.4.

7.11.4.1.

Areas which can be occupied by standing passengers and are not separated by seats from the side
walls or rear wall of the vehicle shall be provided with horizontal handrails parallel to the walls and
installed at a height of between 800 mm and 1 500 mm above the floor.

Handrails and handholds for service doors

Door apertures shall be fitted with handrails and/or handholds on each side. In the case of double
doors this requirement can be fulfilled by fitting one central stanchion or one central handrail.

Handrails and/or handholds to be provided for service doors shall be such that they include a
grasping point available to a person standing on the ground adjacent to the service door or on any
of the successive steps. Such points shall be situated, vertically, between 800 and 1 100 mm above
the ground or above the surface of each step, and horizontally:

for the position appropriate to a person standing on the ground, not more than 400 mm inwards
from the outer edge of the first step; and

for the position appropriate to a particular step, not outwards from the outer edge of the step
considered, and not more than 600 mm inwards from that same edge.

Handrails to priority seating

A hand rail at a height of between 800 mm and 900 mm above the floor level shall be provided
between the priority seats as described in item 7.7.8.5.2 and the service door suitable for boarding
and alighting. A break is permitted where it is necessary to gain access to a wheelchair space, a seat
located at a wheel arch, a staircase, an access passage or a gangway. Any break in the handrail shall
not exceed 1 050 mm and a vertical handrail shall be provided on at least one side of the break.

7.12.

Guarding of stepwells

Where any seated passenger is likely to be thrown forward into a stepwell as a result of heavy
braking, a guard shall be fitted. The guard shall have a minimum height from the floor on which
the passenger’s feet rest of 800 mm and shall extend inwards from the wall of the vehicle at least as
far as 100 mm beyond the longitudinal centre line of any seating position where the passenger is at
risk or to the riser of the innermost step; whichever is the lesser dimension.

7.13.

Baggage racks and occupant protection

The occupants of the vehicle shall be protected from objects liable to fall from baggage racks under
braking or cornering forces. If baggage compartments are fitted, they must be designed in such a
way that baggage is prevented from falling in the event of sudden braking.

7.14.

Trap doors, if fitted

Every trap door, that is not an escape hatch, on the floor of a vehicle shall be so fitted and secured
that it cannot be dislodged or opened without the use of tools or keys and no lifting or securing
device shall project by more than 8 mm above floor level. Edges of projections shall be rounded.

7.15.

Visual entertainment

Forms of visual entertainment for passengers, for example television monitors or videos, shall be
located out of the driver’s view when the driver is seated in his normal driving position. This shall
not preclude any television monitor or similar device used as part of the driver’s control or guidance
of the vehicle, for example to monitor service doors.

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Appendix

VERIFICATION OF STATIC TILTING LIMIT BY MEANS OF CALCULATION

1.

2.

A vehicle may be shown to meet the requirement specified in item 7.4 of Annex I by a calculation method
approved by the technical service for conducting the tests.

The technical service responsible for conducting the tests may require tests to be carried out on parts of the
vehicle to verify the assumptions made in the calculation.

3.

Preparations for calculation

3.1. The vehicle shall be represented by a spatial system.

3.2. Due to the location of the centre of gravity of the body of the vehicle and the different spring rates of the
vehicle suspension and tyres, axles do not generally lift simultaneously on one side of the vehicle as a result of
lateral acceleration. Therefore, lateral tilting of the body over each axle has to be ascertained on the supposition
that the wheels of the other axle(s) remain on the ground.

3.3. To simplify matters, it shall be assumed that the centre of gravity of the unsprung masses lies in the longitudinal
plane of the vehicle on the line passing through the centre of the wheel rotation axle. The small shifting of the
roll centre due to deflection of the axle can be neglected. The air suspension control should not be taken into
account.

3.4. The following parameters, at least, shall be taken into account:

vehicle data such as wheelbase, tread width and sprung/unsprung masses, location of the centre of gravity of
the vehicle, deflection and rebound and spring rate of the vehicle suspension, considering also non-linearity,
horizontal and vertical spring rate of the tyres, torsion of the superstructure, and location of the roll centre of
the axles.

4.

Validity of the calculation method

4.1. The validity of the calculation method shall be established to the satisfaction of the technical service, e.g. on the

basis of a comparative test with a similar vehicle.

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ANNEX II

EC TYPE-APPROVAL DOCUMENTATION

Appendix 1

S u b a p p e n d i x 1

INFORMATION DOCUMENT No ... (*)

pursuant to Annex I to Council Directive 70/156/EEC relating to EC type-approval of a vehicle with respect
to the special provisions for vehicles used for the carriage of passengers comprising more than eight seats
in addition to the driver’s seat (Directive .../.../...)

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.

GENERAL

Make (trade name of manufacturer):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Type:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.2.0.1.

Chassis:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.2.0.2.

Bodywork/complete vehicle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.3.

Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle (b): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.3.0.1.

Chassis:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.3.0.2.

Bodywork/complete vehicle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.3.1.

Location of that marking:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.3.1.1.

Chassis:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.3.1.2.

Bodywork/complete vehicle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.4.

0.5.

0.8.

1.

1.1.

1.2.

Category of vehicle (c): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Name and address of manufacturer:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE

Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dimensional drawing of the whole vehicle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(*) The item Nos and footnotes used in this information 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.

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1.3.

1.3.1.

1.4.

1.5.

1.6.

1.7.

1.8.

Number of axles and wheels: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Number and position of axles with double wheels:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chassis (if any) (overall drawing): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Material used for the side members (d): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Position and arrangement of the engine:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Driving cab (forward, or normal) (z): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hand of drive:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.8.1.

Vehicle is equipped to be driven in right/left (1) hand traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.

2.1.

2.4.

2.4.1.

2.4.1.1.

2.4.1.2.

MASSES AND DIMENSIONS (e) (in kg and mm) (Refer to drawing where applicable)

Wheelbase(s) (fully loaded) (f):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Range of vehicle dimensions (overall) (*):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For chassis without bodywork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Length (j):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Width (k):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.4.1.2.1.

Maximum permissible width:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.4.1.3.

2.4.2.

2.4.2.1.

2.4.2.2.

2.4.2.3.

2.4.2.9.

2.6.

2.6.1.

2.8.

2.8.1.

Height (in running order) (l) (for suspensions adjustable for height,
indicate normal running
position): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For chassis with bodywork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Length (j):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Width (k):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

indicate normal running
Height (in running order) (l) (for suspensions adjustable for height,
position): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Position of centre of gravity of the vehicle at its technically permissible maximum laden mass in the
longitudinal, transverse and vertical directions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mass of the vehicle with bodywork and, in the case of a towing vehicle of a category other than M1,
with coupling device, if fitted by the manufacturer, in running order, or mass of the chassis or
chassis with cab, without bodywork and/or coupling device if the manufacturer does not fit the
bodywork and/or coupling device (including liquids, tools, spare wheel and driver and, for buses
and coaches, a crew member if there is a crew seat in the vehicle) (o) (maximum and minimum for
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
each variant):

Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer,
load on the coupling point (maximum and minimum for each variant): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer (y) (max. and minimum
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
for each variant):

Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer,
load on the coupling point (maximum and minimum for each variant): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.9.

Technically permissible maximum load/mass on each axle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(1) Delete where not applicable.
(*) NB: The item numbers correspond to Annex I(a) to Directive 92/53/EEC amending Directive 70/156/EEC.

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9.

9.1.

9.2.

13.

13.1.

13.2.

BODYWORK

Type of bodywork:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Materials used and methods of construction: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Area for passengers (m2): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.2.1.

Total (S0):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.2.2.

13.2.3.

Upper deck (S0a) (1): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lower deck (S0b) (1): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.2.4.

For standing passengers (S1): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.3.

Number of passengers (seated and standing): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.3.1.

Total (N): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.3.2.

13.3.3.

Upper deck (Na) (1):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lower deck (Nb) (1): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.4.

Number of passengers (seated): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.4.1.

Total (A): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.4.2.

Upper deck (Aa) (1):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.4.3.

Lower deck (Ab) (1): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.5.

13.6.

Number of service doors: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

13.6.1.

Total:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.6.2.

Upper deck (1):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.6.3.

Lower deck (1):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.7.

13.8.

13.9.

Volume of luggage compartments (m3): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Area for luggage transportation on the roof (m2):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

(1) Delete where not applicable.

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13.10.

Strength of superstructure:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.10.1.

EC type-approval number, if available:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.10.2.

For superstructures not yet approved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.10.2.1.

13.10.2.2.

13.10.2.3.

Detailed description of the superstructure of the vehicle type including its dimensions, configuration
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
and constituent materials and its attachment to any chassis frame:

Drawings of the vehicle and those parts of its interior arrangement which have an influence on the
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
strength of the superstructure or on the residual space:

Position of centre of gravity of the vehicle in running order in the longitudinal, transverse and
vertical directions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.10.2.4.

Maximum distance between the centre lines of the outboard passenger seats:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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S u b a p p e n d i x 2

INFORMATION DOCUMENT No ... (*)

relating to EC type-approval of a bodywork as a separate technical unit with respect to the special provisions
for vehicles used for the carriage of passengers comprising more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s
seat (Directive .../.../...)

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.

0.3.

GENERAL

Make (trade name of manufacturer):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Type:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle (b): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.3.0.2.

Bodywork/complete vehicle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.3.1.

Location of that marking:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.3.1.2.

Bodywork/complete vehicle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.7.

0.8.

1.

1.1.

1.2.

1.3.

1.4.

1.5.

1.6.

1.7.

1.8.

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

Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE

Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dimensional drawing of the whole vehicle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Number of axles and wheels: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chassis (if any) (overall drawing): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Material used for the side members (d): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Position and arrangement of the engine:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Driving cab (forward control or bonneted) (z):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hand of drive:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(*) The item numbers and footnotes used in this information 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.

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2.

2.1.

2.4.

2.4.1.

2.4.1.1.

2.4.1.2.

2.4.1.3.

9.

9.1.

9.2.

13.

MASSES AND DIMENSIONS (e) (in kg and mm) (Refer to drawing where applicable)

Wheelbase(s) (fully loaded) (f):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Range of vehicle dimensions (overall) (*):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For bodywork approved without chassis: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Length (j):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Width (k):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Height (in running order) (l) (for suspensions adjustable for height,
indicate normal running
position): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BODYWORK

Type of bodywork:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Materials used and methods of construction: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

13.1.

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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.1.1.

Chassis types where the EC type-approved body can be installed (manufacturer(s) and vehicle(s)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
types):

13.2.

Area for passengers (m2): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.2.1.

Total (S0):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.2.1.1.

Upper deck (S0a) (1): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.2.1.2.

Lower deck (S0b) (1): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.2.2.

For standing passengers (S1): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.3.

Number of passengers (seated and standing): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.3.1.

Total (N): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.3.2.

13.3.3.

Upper deck (Na) (1):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lower deck (Nb) (1): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.4.

Number of passenger seats: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.4.1.

Total (A): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.4.2.

13.4.3.

Upper deck (Aa) (1):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lower deck (Ab) (1): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.5.

Number of service doors: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(*) NB: The item numbers correspond to Annex I(a) to Directive 92/53/EEC amending Directive 70/156/EEC.
(1) Delete where not applicable.

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13.6.

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

13.6.1.

Total:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.6.2.

13.6.3.

13.7.

13.8.

13.9.

Upper deck (1):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lower deck (1):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Volume of luggage compartments (m3): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Area for luggage transportation on the roof (m2):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

13.10.

STRENGTH OF SUPERSTRUCTURE

13.10.1.

EC type-approval number, if available:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.10.2.

For superstructures not yet approved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.10.2.1.

13.10.2.2.

13.10.2.3.

Detailed description of the superstructure of the vehicle type including its dimensions, configuration
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
and constituent materials and its attachment to any chassis frame:

Drawings of the vehicle and those parts of its interior arrangement which have an influence on the
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
strength of the superstructure or on the residual space:

Position of centre of gravity of the vehicle in running order in the longitudinal, transverse and
vertical directions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.10.2.4.

Maximum distance between the centre lines of the outboard passenger seats:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.11.

Points of this Directive to be accomplished and demonstrated for this separate technical unit:

. . . . .

(1) Delete where not applicable.

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S u b a p p e n d i x 3

INFORMATION DOCUMENT No ... (*)

pursuant to Annex I to Council Directive 70/156/EEC relating to EC type-approval of a vehicle where the
bodywork has previously obtained the EC type-approval as a separate technical unit, with respect to the
special provisions for vehicles used for the carriage of passengers comprising more than eight seats in
addition to the driver’s seat (Directive .../.../...)

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, informationconcerning their
performance must be supplied.

0.

0.1.

0.2.

0.2.1.

0.2.2.

0.3.

0.3.0.1.

0.3.0.2.

0.3.1.

0.3.1.1.

0.3.1.2.

0.4.

0.5.

0.8.

1.

1.1.

1.2.

1.3.

GENERAL

Make (trade name of manufacturer):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Type:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chassis:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bodywork/complete vehicle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle (b): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chassis:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bodywork/complete vehicle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Location of marking:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chassis:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bodywork/complete vehicle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Category of vehicle (c): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Name and address of manufacturer:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE

Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dimensional drawing of the whole vehicle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Number of axles and wheels: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3.1.

Number and position of axles with double wheels:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.

Chassis (if any) (overall drawing): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(*) The item numbers and footnotes used in this information 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.

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1.5.

1.6.

1.8.

Material used for the side members (d): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Position and arrangement of the engine:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hand of drive:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.8.1.

Vehicle is equipped to be driven in right/left (1) hand traffic:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.

2.1.

2.4.

2.4.1.

2.4.1.1.

2.4.1.2.

MASSES AND DIMENSIONS (e) (in kg and mm) (Refer to drawing where applicable)

Wheelbase(s) (fully loaded) (f):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Range of vehicle dimensions (overall) (*):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For chassis without bodywork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Length (j):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Width (k):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.4.1.2.1.

Maximum width: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.4.1.3.

2.6.

2.6.1.

2.8.

2.8.1.

Height (in running order) (l) (for suspensions adjustable for height,
indicate normal running
position): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mass of the vehicle with bodywork and, in the case of a towing vehicle of a category other than M1,
with coupling device, if fitted by the manufacturer, in running order, or mass of the chassis or
chassis with cab, without bodywork and/or coupling device if the manufacturer does not fit the
bodywork and/or coupling device (including liquids, tools, spare wheel and driver and, for buses
and coaches, a crew member if there is a crew seat in the vehicle) (o) (maximum and minimum for
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
each variant):

Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre axle trailer,
load on the coupling point (maximum and minimum for each variant): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer (y) (maximum and
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
minimum):

Distribution of this mass along the axles and, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, load
on the coupling point (maximum and minimum): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.9.

Technically permissible maximum mass/load on each axle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.10.

Strength of superstructure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.10.1.

EC Type-approval number, if available: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.10.2.

For superstructures not yet approved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.10.2.1

13.10.2.2

13.10.2.3

Detailed description of the superstructure of the vehicle type including its dimensions, configuration
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
and constituent materials and its attachment to any chassis frame:

Drawings of the vehicle and those parts of its interior arrangement which have an influence on the
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
strength of the superstructure or on the residual space:

Position of centre of gravity of the vehicle in running order in the longitudinal, transverse and
vertical directions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.10.2.4

Maximum distance between the centre lines of the outboard passenger seats:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(1) Delete where not applicable.
(*) NB: The item numbers correspond to Annex I(a) to Directive 92/53/EEC amending Directive 70/156/EEC.

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Appendix 2

S u b a p p e n d i x 1

MODEL

[Maximum format: A4 (210 x 297 mm)]

EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE

Stamp of EC Type-approval authority

Communication concerning the

— EC type-approval (1)

— extension of EC type-approval (1)

— refusal of EC type-approval (1)

— withdrawal of EC type-approval (1)

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

EC type-approval number: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reason for extension:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION I

0.1.

0.2.

0.3.

Make (trade name of manufacturer):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Type:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

. .

0.3.1.

Location of that marking:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.4.

0.5.

0.7.

0.8.

SECTION II

1.

2.

3.

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
type-approval mark: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Additional information (where applicable): see addendum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Date of test report:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(1) Delete where not applicable.
(2) If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to describe 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 ‘?’
(for example ABC??123??).

(3) As defined in Annex IIA to Directive 70/156/EEC.

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4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

No 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.

Addendum to EC type-approval certificate No ...

concerning the EC type-approval of a vehicle with regard to Directive .../.../EC as last amended by Directive .../.../EC

1.

1.1.

1.2.

1.3.

1.4.

1.4.1.

1.4.2.

1.4.3.

1.4.4.

1.4.4.1.

1.4.4.2.

1.4.4.3.

1.5.

1.6.

1.7.

1.8.

1.9.

1.9.1.

5.

Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Category of vehicle (M2, M3) (1):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bodywork concept (single/double-deck, articulated, low-floor) (1):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Technically permissible maximum mass (kg):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Number of passengers (seated and standing): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total (N): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Upper deck (Na) (1):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lower deck (Nb) (1): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Number of passengers seated: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total (A): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Upper deck (Aa) (1):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lower deck (Ab) (1): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Volume of luggage compartments (m3): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Area for luggage transportation on the roof (m2):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Technical devices facilitating access to buses (ramp, lifting platform, kneeling-system): . . . . . . . . . . . .

Position of centre of gravity of the laden vehicle in the longitudinal, transverse and vertical
directions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Superstructure strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EC type-approval number, if required:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Remarks: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(1) Delete where not applicable.

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EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 370/47

S u b a p p e n d i x 2

MODEL

[Maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)]

EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE

Stamp of EC Type-approval authority

Communication concerning the

— EC type-approval (1)

— extension of EC type-approval (1)

— refusal of EC type-approval (1)

— withdrawal of EC type-approval (1)

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

EC type-approval number: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reason for extension:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION I

0.1.

0.2.

0.3.

Make (trade name of manufacturer):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Type:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

. .

0.3.1.

Location of that marking:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.4.

0.5.

0.7.

0.8.

SECTION II

1.

2.

3.

4.

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
type-approval mark: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Additional information (where applicable): see addendum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Date of test report:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

No of test report: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(1) Delete where not applicable.
(2) If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to describe 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 ‘?’
(for example ABC??123??).

(3) As defined in Annex IIA to Directive 70/156/EEC.

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5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

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.

Addendum to EC type-approval certificate No ...

concerning the EC type-approval of a type of bodywork with regard to Directive .../.../EC as last amended by Directive
.../.../EC

1.

1.1.

1.2.

1.3.

1.4.

1.4.1.

1.4.2.

1.4.3.

1.4.4.

1.4.4.1.

1.4.4.2.

1.4.4.3.

1.5.

1.6.

1.7.

1.9.

Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Category of vehicle where the body can be installed (M2, M3) (1):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bodywork concept (single/double-deck, articulated, low-floor) (1):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chassis type(s) where the body can be installed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Number of passengers (seated and standing): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total (N): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Upper deck (Na) (1):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lower deck (Nb) (1): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Number of passengers seated: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total (A): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Upper deck (Aa) (1):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lower deck (Ab) (1): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Volume of luggage compartments (m3): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Area for luggage transportation on the roof (m2):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Technical devices facilitating access to buses (ramp, lifting platform, kneeling-system): . . . . . . . . . . . .

Strength of superstructure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.9.1.

EC type-approval number, if required:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.

6.

Remarks: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Points accomplished and demonstrated for this separate technical unit:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(1) Delete where not applicable.

22.12.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 370/49

S u b a p p e n d i x 3

MODEL

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

EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE

Stamp of EC type-approval authority

Communication concerning the

— EC type-approval (1)

— extension of EC type-approval (1)

— refusal of EC type-approval (1)

— withdrawal of EC type-approval (1)

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

EC type-approval number: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reason for extension:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION I

0.1.

0.2.

0.3.

Make (trade name of manufacturer):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Type:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

. .

0.3.1.

Location of that marking:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.4.

0.5.

0.7.

0.8.

SECTION II

1.

2.

3.

4.

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
type-approval mark: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Additional information (where applicable): see addendum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Date of test report:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Number of test report:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(1) Delete where not applicable.
(2) If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to describe 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 ‘?’
(for example ABC??123??).

(3) As defined in Annex IIA to Directive 70/156/EEC.

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5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

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.

Addendum to EC type-approval certificate No ...

concerning the EC type-approval for a vehicle type fitted with a bodywork already approved as a separate technical
unit with regard to Directive .../.../EC as last amended by Directive .../.../EC

1.

1.1.

1.2.

1.8.

1.9.

1.9.1.

5.

Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Category of vehicle (M2, M3) (1):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Technically permissible maximum mass (kg):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Position of centre of gravity of the laden vehicle in the longitudinal, transverse and vertical
directions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Superstructure strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EC type-approval number, if required:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Remarks: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(1) Delete where not applicable.

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ANNEX III

EXPLANATORY DIAGRAMS

(All dimensions shown in mm)

Figure 1

Access to service doors
(See Annex I, item 7.7.1)

alternatives
Classes I, II and III: A = 1 100 mm
Classes A and B: A = 950 mm

Number of passengers

Classes

Dimension A (mm)

˜22

A

950

B

700

Total height of dual panel (mm)

1 650

1 400

(1) See the respective footnote in Annex I, item 7.7.1.2.

>22 (1)

II

950

III

850

1 650

1 550

I

1 100

1 800

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Figure 2

Access to service doors
(See Annex I, item 7.7.1.4)

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Figure 3

Determination of unobstructed access to door
(See Annex I, item 7.7.1.9.1)

Figure 4

Determination of unobstructed access to door
(See Annex I, item 7.7.1.9.2)

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Figure 5

Access to emergency doors
(See Annex I, item 7.7.2)

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Figure 6

Gangways
(See Annex I, item 7.7.5)

Classes

Dimensions

A

350

550

500 (*)

B

300

450

300

I

450

550

II

350

550

(millimetres)

III

300

450

500 (*)

500 (*)

500 (*)

1 900 (*)

1 500

1 900 (*)

1 900 (*)

1 900 (*)

A

B

C

H

(*) See the respective footnote (‘*’) in item 7.7.5.1.

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Figure 7

Forward limitation of the gangway
(See Annex I, item 7.7.5.1.1.1)

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Figure 8

Steps for passengers
(See Annex I, item 7.7.7)

Height above ground level, vehicle unladen

First step from ground

Other steps

Classes

Maximum height D

Minimum depth F

Maximum height E

Minimum height E

Minimum depth

(*) See the respective footnote in item 7.7.7.1.

I and A

340 (*)

300 (*)

250 (*)

120

200

(millimetres)

II, III and B

380 (*)

300 (*)

350 (*)

120

200

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Figure 9

Dimensions of passenger seats
(See Annex I, item 7.7.8.1)

F (mm) minimum

Continuous seats

Individual seats

200 (*)

(*) 225 for Class III.

225

250

G (mm) minimum

Figure 9(a)

Dimensions of passenger seats
(See Annex I, item 7.7.8.1.3)

F (mm) minimum

Continuous seats

Individual seats

200

200

200

G (mm) minimum

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Figure 10

Permitted intrusion at shoulder height
Transversal section of the minimum available space at shoulder height for a seat adjacent to the wall of the
vehicle
(See Annex I, item 7.7.8.1.4)

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Figure 11

Seat-cushion depth and height
(See Annex I, items 7.7.8.2 and 7.7.8.3)

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Figure 12

Seat spacing
(See Annex I, item 7.7.8.4)

Classes I, A and B

Class II and Class III

H

650 mm

680 mm

Figure 13

Space for seated passengers
(See Annex I, item 7.7.8.5)

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Figure 14

Permitted intrusion into space above seat
Transversal section of the minimum free space above a seating place adjacent to the wall of the vehicle
(See Annex I, item 7.7.8.6.3.1)

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Figure 15

Permitted intrusion of a structural member
(See Annex I, item 7.7.8.6.3.2)

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Figure 16

Permitted intrusion of a conduct
(See Annex I, item 7.7.8.6.3.3)

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Figure 17

Permitted intrusion at rear corner seats
View of the prescribed area of the seat (two side seats at the rear)
(See Annex I, item 7.7.8.6.3.4)

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Permitted intrusion of a wheel arch not extending beyond the vertical centre line of the side seat
(See Annex I, item 7.7.8.6.4.2.1)

Figure 18

Permitted intrusion of a wheel arch extending beyond the vertical centre line of the side seat
(See Annex I, item 7.7.8.6.4.2.2)

Figure 19

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Figure 20

Testing device for siting of handholds
(See Annex I, item 7.11.2.1)

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Figure 21

Reference wheelchair
(See Annex VII, item 3.6.4)

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Figure 22

Minimum clear space for the wheelchair user at the wheelchair space
(See Annex VII, item 3.6.1)

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Figure 23

(See Annex VII, item 3.4)
Pictogram for wheelchair users [23(a)]

Pictogram for passengers with reduced mobility other than wheelchair users [23(b)]

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ANNEX IV

STRENGTH OF SUPERSTRUCTURE

Scope

This Annex applies to all single deck Class II and III vehicles.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Annex:

‘Residual space’ means the space to be preserved in the passenger compartment during and after the
structure has been subjected to one of the tests prescribed in this Annex.

‘Superstructure’ means the part of a vehicle structure which contribute to the strength of the vehicle
in the event of a roll-over accident.

‘Body section’ means a section containing at least two identical vertical pillars on each side
representative of a part or parts of the structure of the vehicle.

‘Total energy’ means the energy assumed to be absorbed by the complete structure of the vehicle.
This may be determined as shown in this Annex.

1.

2.

2.1.

2.2.

2.3.

2.4.

3.

General specifications and requirements

If the superstructure has obtained the approval according to the Regulation UN-ECE No 66 of the
Economic Commission for Europe, it is considered that it complies with these general specifications
and requirements.

The superstructure of the vehicle shall be of sufficient strength to ensure that during and after it has
been subjected to one of the methods of test or calculation prescribed in item 4:

no displaced part of the vehicle intrudes into the residual space, as specified in item 5, and

no part of the residual space projects outside the deformed structure.

The requirements of item 3.1 shall apply to the vehicle including all its structural parts, members
and panels and all projecting rigid parts such as luggage racks, ventilation equipment, etc. However,
bulkheads, partitions, rings or other members reinforcing the superstructure of the vehicle and fixed
appliances, such as bars, kitchenettes or toilets, shall be ignored for the purposes of item 3.1.

In the case of an articulated vehicle each part of the vehicle shall comply with the requirements
specified in item 3.1.

Test methods

Each type of vehicle shall be verified according to one of the following methods at the discretion of
the manufacturer or according to an alternative method approved by the competent authority:

a roll-over test on a complete vehicle in accordance with the procedure set out in Appendix 1;

a roll-over test on a body section or sections representative of a complete vehicle in accordance
with Appendix 2;

3.1.

3.1.1.

3.1.2.

3.2.

3.3.

4.

4.1.

4.1.1.

4.1.2.

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4.1.3.

4.1.4.

4.2.

5.

5.1.

5.2.

6.

6.1.

a pendulum test on a body section or sections in accordance with Appendix 3; or

a verification of strength of superstructure by calculation in accordance with Appendix 4.

If the methods prescribed in items 4.1.2, 4.1.3 or 4.1.4 cannot take account of a significant variation
between one section of the vehicle and another, for example an air-conditioning installation on the
roof, additional test methods or calculations shall be submitted to the technical service. In the
absence of such additional information the vehicle may be required to undergo the method of test
prescribed in item 4.1.1.

Residual space

For the purpose of item 2.1, the residual space means the volume within the passenger compartment
which is swept when the transverse vertical plane defined in figure 1(a) is moved in a straight line
or lines so that the point ‘R’ in figure 1(a) passes from the ‘R’ point of the rearmost outer seat,
through the ‘R’ point of every intermediate outer seat to the ‘R’ point of the foremost outer passenger
seats.

The position of the ‘R’ point shown in figure 1(b) shall be assumed to be 500 mm above the floor
under the passengers’ feet, 300 mm from the inside surface of the side of the vehicle and 100 mm
in front of the seat back in the centre line of the outboard seats.

Interpretation of test results

If body sections are tested, the technical service responsible for conducting the test shall ensure that
the vehicle complies with the conditions specified in Subappendix 2 of Appendix 3, which contains
requirements for the distribution of the main energy absorbing parts of the superstructure of a
vehicle.

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Figure 1

Residual space
(All dimensions in millimetres)

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Appendix 1

ROLL-OVER TEST ON A COMPLETE VEHICLE

Test conditions

While the vehicle need not be in a fully finished condition, it shall be representative of production
vehicles in respect of the mass of the vehicle in running order, centre of gravity and distribution of
mass as declared by the manufacturer.

Driver and passenger seats shall be placed with their backs, if adjustable, in their most upright
position. The height of the seats, if adjustable, shall be in the highest position.

Every door and opening window of the vehicle shall be closed and latched but not locked. Windows
and glazed bulkheads or screens may be glazed or unglazed at the applicant’s discretion. If they are
unglazed, an equivalent weight shall be imposed on the vehicle at the appropriate positions.

Tyres shall be inflated to the pressure prescribed by the vehicle manufacturer and, if the vehicle has
an air-spring suspension system, the air supply to the air spring shall be ensured. Any automatic
levelling system shall be adjusted with the vehicle on a flat, horizontal surface to the level specified
by the manufacturer. Shock absorbers shall operate normally.

Fuel, battery acid and other combustible, explosive or corrosive materials may be substituted by
other materials, provided that the conditions prescribed in item 1.1 are met.

The impact area shall consist of concrete or other rigid material.

Test procedure (see figure 1)

The vehicle shall be placed on a platform in order to be rolled over on one side. This side shall be
specified by the manufacturer.

The position of the vehicle on the platform shall be such that when the platform is horizontal:

the axis of rotation is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle;

the axis of rotation is 0 mm to 200 mm from the vertical step between the two levels;

the axis of rotation is 0 mm to 100 mm from the side of the tyre at the widest axle;

the axis of rotation is 0 mm to 100 mm below the horizontal starting plane on which the tyres
stand; and

the difference between the height of the horizontal starting plane and the horizontal lower plane on
which impact takes place shall be not less than 800 mm.

Means shall be provided to prevent the vehicle moving along its longitudinal axis.

The test apparatus shall prevent the tyres from sliding sideways in the direction of roll-over by
means of side walls.

The test apparatus shall ensure the simultaneous lifting of the axles of the vehicle.

The vehicle shall be tilted without rocking and without dynamic effects until it rolls over. The
angular velocity shall not exceed 5 degrees per second (0,087 rad/sec).

1.

1.1.

1.2.

1.3.

1.4.

1.5.

1.6.

2.

2.1.

2.2.

2.2.1.

2.2.2.

2.2.3.

2.2.4.

2.2.5.

2.3.

2.4.

2.5.

2.6.

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2.7.

High-speed photography, deformable templates or other suitable means shall be used to determine
that the requirement of item 3.1 of this Annex has been met. This shall be verified at not less than
two positions, nominally at the front and rear of the passenger compartment, the exact positions
being at the discretion of the technical service. Templates shall be fixed to substantially non-
deformable parts of the structure.

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Figure 1

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Appendix 2

ROLL-OVER TEST ON A BODYWORK SECTION

Test conditions

The bodywork section shall represent a section of the unladen vehicle.

The geometry of the bodywork section, the axis of rotation and the position of the centre of gravity
in the vertical and lateral directions shall be representative of the complete vehicle.

The mass of the bodywork section, expressed as a percentage of the unladen mass of the vehicle in
running order, shall be specified by the manufacturer.

The energy to be absorbed by the bodywork section, expressed as a percentage of the total energy
which would be absorbed by a complete vehicle, shall be specified by the manufacturer.

The percentage of total energy described in item 1.4 shall not be less than the percentage of the
total mass of the vehicle in running order described in item 1.3.

The test conditions specified in item 1.6 of Appendix 1 and in items 2.1 to 2.6 of Appendix 3 shall
apply.

Test procedure

The test procedure shall be the same as the procedure described in Appendix 1, except that the
bodywork section described above shall be used instead of a complete vehicle.

1.

1.1.

1.2.

1.3.

1.4.

1.5.

1.6.

2.

2.1.

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Appendix 3

PENDULUM TEST ON A BODYWORK SECTION

Energy level and direction of impact

The energy to be transmitted to a particular bodywork section shall be the sum of the energies
declared by the manufacturer to be allocated to each of the cross-sectional rings included in that
particular bodywork section.

The appropriate proportion of the energy prescribed in Subappendix 1 to this Appendix shall be
applied to the bodywork section by the pendulum such that at the moment of impact the direction
of motion of the pendulum makes an angle of 25 degrees (+ 0°; - 5°) to the central longitudinal
vertical plane of the bodywork section. The precise angle within this range shall be specified by the
vehicle manufacturer.

Test conditions

A sufficient number of tests shall be carried out for the technical service conducting the test to be
satisfied that the requirement specified in item 3.1 of this Annex has been met.

For the purposes of the test, bodywork sections shall have sections of the normal structure fitted
between the pillars in relation to the floor, underframe, sides and roof. Sections of such components
as luggage racks, ventilation ducting, etc., where fitted, shall also be included.

Every door and opening window of the bodywork section shall be closed and latched but not
locked. Windows and glazed bulkheads or screens may be glazed or unglazed at the applicant’s
discretion.

Where appropriate, seats may also be included, at the option of the manufacturer, in their normal
positions in relation to the structure of the bodywork section. The normal fixings and joints between
all members and attachments shall be incorporated. The backrests if adjustable shall be in their most
upright position and the height of the seats, if adjustable, shall be in the highest position.

The side of the bodywork section to be impacted shall be at the discretion of the manufacturer.
Where more than one bodywork section is required to be tested, both shall be impacted on the
same side.

High speed photography, deformable templates or other suitable means shall be used to determine
that the requirement specified in item 3.1 of this Annex has been met. Templates shall be fixed to a
substantially non-deformable part of the structure.

The bodywork section to be tested shall be firmly and securely attached to the mounting frame
through the cross-bearers or parts which replace these in such a way that no significant energy is
absorbed in the support frame and its attachments during the impact.

The pendulum shall be released from such a height that it strikes the bodywork section at a speed
of between 3 and 8 m/s.

Description of the pendulum

The striking face of the pendulum shall be made of steel, or plywood 20 mm ± 5 mm thick, and the
mass of the pendulum shall be evenly distributed. Its striking face shall be rectangular and flat,
having a width of not less than the width of the bodywork section being tested and a height of not
less than 800 mm. Its edges shall be rounded to a radius of curvature of not less than 15 mm.

The bodywork of the pendulum shall be rigidly attached to two rigid bars. The axis of the bars shall
be not less than 3 500 mm from the geometric centre of the body of the pendulum.

1.

1.1.

1.2.

2.

2.1.

2.2.

2.3.

2.4.

2.5.

2.6.

2.7.

2.8.

3.

3.1.

3.2.

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Subappendix 1

Calculation of total energy (E*)

Assumptions:

1.

2.

3.

The shape of the cross-section of the body is assumed to be rectangular.

The suspension system is assumed to be rigidly fixed.

The movement of the bodywork section is assumed to be pure rotation about point A.

Calculation of total energy (E*)

If the fall of the centre of gravity (h) is determined by graphical methods, E* may be taken to be given by the formula:

Alternatively, E* may be calculated by the formula:

E* = 0,75 M.g.h. (Nm)

where:

M = the unladen mass of the vehicle (in kg),
g = 9,8 m/s2,
W = the overall width of the vehicle (in m),
Hs = the height of the centre of gravity of the unladen vehicle (in m),
H = the height of the vehicle (in m).

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Subappendix 2

Requirements for the distribution of the main energy absorbing parts of the superstructure

1.

2.

3.

A sufficient number of tests shall be carried out for the technical service to be satisfied that the complete vehicle
meets the requirements of item 3.1 of this Annex. This shall not necessarily require more than one test.

Calculations based on data obtained from a test on a bodywork section may be used to demonstrate the
acceptability of another bodywork section which is not identical with the bodywork section already tested if it
has many structural features in common with it.

The manufacturer shall declare which pillars of the superstructure are considered as contributing to its strength
and shall also declare the amount of energy (Ei) that each pillar is intended to absorb. These declarations shall
meet the following criteria:

1)

where m is the total number of declared pillars.

2)

a)

b)

where n is the number of declared pillars forward of the centre of gravity of the vehicle;

where p is the number of declared pillars to the rear of the centre of gravity of the vehicle.

LF ¯ 0,4 lf

LR ¯ 0,4 lr

3)

4)

5)

this shall only apply where dmax. is greater than 0,8 x maximum deflection permitted without intrusion
of the residual space,

where:

Ei
EiF

EiR

E*

is the declared amount of energy that can be absorbed by ith pillar of the superstructure,
is the declared amount of energy that can be absorbed by the ith pillar forward of the centre of
gravity of the vehicle,
is the declared amount of energy that can be absorbed by the ith pillar to the rear of the centre of
gravity of the vehicle,
is the total energy to be absorbed by the complete structure of the vehicle,

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dmax. is the greatest amount of deflection measured in the direction of impact of any section of the

bodywork structure after it has absorbed its own declared impact energy,

dmin. is the least amount of deflection, measured in the direction of impact and at the same point on the
bay as dmax., of any section of the bodywork structure after it has absorbed its own declared impact
energy.

= weighted mean distance of the declared pillars in front of the centre

of gravity of the vehicle.

= weighted mean distance of the declared pillars to the rear of the

centre of gravity of the vehicle.

where:

lif

lir

lf
lr

is the distance from the centre of gravity of the vehicle of the ith pillar forward of the centre of
gravity,
is the distance from the centre of gravity of the vehicle of the ith pillar to the rear of the centre of
gravity,
is the distance of the front of the vehicle from the centre of gravity of the vehicle,
is the distance of the rear of the vehicle from the centre of gravity of the vehicle.

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1.

2.

3.

4.

4.1.

4.2.

Appendix 4

VERIFICATION OF STRENGTH OF SUPERSTRUCTURE BY CALCULATION

A superstructure or sections of a superstructure may be shown to meet the requirement specified in
item 3.1 of this Annex by a calculation method approved by the technical service responsible for
conducting the tests.

If the structure is likely to be subject to deformations beyond the elastic limit of the materials used,
then the calculations shall simulate the behaviour of the structure when undergoing large plastic
deformations.

The technical service responsible for conducting the tests may require tests to be carried out on
joints or parts of the structure to verify the assumptions made in the calculation.

Preparations for calculation

Calculations cannot be started until the structure has been analysed and a mathematical model of it
produced. This will define the separate members to be considered and identify the points at which
plastic hinges may develop. The dimensions of the members and the properties of material used
must be stated. Physical tests must be made on the hinge points to determine the force (moment of
rotation) and the deformation characteristics in the plastic mode as this is essential data for the
calculations. The strain rate and the dynamic yield stress appropriate for this strain rate must be
determined. If the calculation method will not indicate when a significant fracture will occur, it will
be essential to determine, by experiment, separate analyses or appropriate dynamic distribution.
Distribution of loading along the length of a vehicle shall be stated.

The calculation method shall include the deformations up to the elastic limits of the materials
followed by the identification of where plastic hinges will form and the subsequent formation of
other plastic hinges unless the position and sequences of formation of plastic hinges is known from
previous experience. The method shall accommodate the changes of geometry of the structure that
take place, at least up to the stage where the deformations have passed the acceptable limits. The
calculations shall simulate the energy and the direction of impact which would occur if that
particular superstructure were to be submitted to the roll-over tests prescribed in Appendix 1. The
validity of the calculation method shall have been established by comparison with the results of
physical tests, which need not necessarily have been made in connection with the vehicle now being
approved.

5.

Tests of section of superstructure

When a calculation method is used for a section of the complete superstructure, the same conditions
shall apply as stated above for the complete vehicle.

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ANNEX V

(See Annex I, item 7.6.5.6.1.1)

GUIDELINES FOR MEASURING THE CLOSING FORCES OF POWER-OPERATED DOORS

1.

General

The closing of a power-operated door is a dynamic process. When a moving door hits an obstacle,
the result is a dynamic reaction force, the history of which (in time) depends on several factors (e.g.
mass of the door, acceleration, dimensions).

2.

2.1.

2.2.

2.3.

Definitions

Closing force F(t) is a time function, measured at the closing edges of the door (see item 3.2 below).

Peak force FS is the maximum value of the closing force.

Effective force FE is the average value of the closing force related to the pulse duration:

2.4.

Pulse duration T is the time between the t1 and t2:

T = t2 - t1

where:

t1 = threshold of sensitivity, where the closing force exceeds 50 N.

t2 = fade-away threshold, where the closing force becomes less than 50 N,

2.5.

The relation between the above parameters is shown in figure 1 below (as an example):

Figure 1

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2.6.

Clamping force Fc is the arithmetical mean value of the effective forces, measured at the same
measuring point subsequently more times:

3.

3.1.

Measurements

Conditions of measurement

3.1.1.

Temperature range: 10 °C to 30 °C

3.1.2.

The vehicle shall stay on a horizontal surface.

3.2.

Measurement points shall be:

3.2.1.

At the main closing edges of the door:

— one in the middle of the door,
— one 150 mm above the lower edge of the door.

3.2.2.

In the case of doors equipped with clamping prevention devices for the opening process:

at the secondary closing edges of the door at that point which is considered to be the most
dangerous place of clamping.

3.2.3.

3.3.

At least three measurements shall be taken at each of the measuring points to determine the
clamping force according to item 2.6.

The signal of the closing force shall be recorded by means of a low-pass filter with a limiting
frequency of 100 Hz. Both the threshold of sensitivity and the fade-away threshold to limit the
pulse duration shall be set at 50 N.

3.5.

The deviation of the reading from the rated value shall not be more than ± 3 %.

4.

4.1.

Measuring device

The measuring device shall consist of two parts: one handle and one measuring part which is a load
cell (see figure 2).

4.2.

The load cell shall have the following characteristics:

4.2.1.

4.2.2.

it shall consist of two sliding housings with the outer dimension of 100 mm in diameter and
115 mm in width. Inside the load cell a compression spring shall be fitted between the two housings
such that the load cell can be pressed together if an appropriate force is applied;

the stiffness of the load cell shall be 10 ± 0,2 N/mm. The maximum spring deflection shall be
limited to 30 mm so that a maximum peak force of 300 N is achieved.

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES HAVING A CAPACITY NOT EXCEEDING 22 PASSENGERS

ANNEX VI

1.1.

Minimum dimensions for exits

The several kinds of exits shall have the following dimensions:

Aperture

Dimensions

Remarks

Entry height
Class:
A: 1 650 mm
B: 1 500 mm

Aperture height

Service door

Width
Single door: 650 mm
Double door: 1 200 mm

Height: 1 250 mm
Width: 550 mm

Aperture area: 4 000 cm2

Emergency door

Emergency win-
dow

The service door entry height shall be measured
as the vertical distance measured on a vertical
plane of the horizontal projections of the mid-
point of the door aperture and the top surface
of the lowest step

The vertical height of the service door aperture
shall be such as to permit the free passage of the
dual panel referred to in item 7.7.1.1 of Annex I.
The upper corners may be reduced with round-
offs, with a radius of not more than 150 mm.

For Class B vehicles where the service door
aperture height lies between 1 400 mm and
1 500 mm a minimum single door aperture
width of 750 mm shall apply. For all the vehicles
the width of any service door may be reduced
by 100 mm when the measurement is made at
the level of the hand holds and by 250 mm in
cases where intruding wheel arches or the
actuating mechanism for automatic or remote-
control doors or the rake of the windscreen
so require.

The width may be reduced to 300 mm in
cases where intruding wheel arches so require,
providing that the width of 550 mm is respected
at the minimum height of 400 mm above the
lowest part of the door aperture. The upper
corners may be reduced with round-offs, with a
radius of not more than 150 mm.

A 5 % tolerance shall, however, be permitted in
respect of this area for type-approvals issued for
one year following the entry into force of this
Directive. It shall be possible to inscribe in this
area a rectangle of 500 mm × 700 mm.

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1.1.1.

A vehicle to which item 7.7.1.9 of Annex I applies shall meet the requirements of item 7.6.3.1 in
respect of emergency windows and escape hatches, and the following requirements in respect of
service doors and emergency doors:

Aperture

Dimensions

Remarks

Aperture
Height: 1 100 mm

Width
Single door: 650 mm
Double door: 1 200 mm

Service door

Height: 1 100 mm
Width: 550 mm

Emergency door

Siting of exits

This dimension may be reduced by an arc at the
corners of the aperture, of a circle whose radius
does not exceed 150 mm.

This dimension may be reduced by an arc at the
corners of the aperture, of a circle whose radius
does not exceed 150 mm. The width may be
reduced by 100 mm when the measurement is
made at the level of the handholds and by
250 mm in cases where intruding wheel arches
or the actuating mechanism for automatic or
remote-control doors or the rake of the wind-
screen so require.

The width may be reduced to 300 mm in
cases where intruding wheel arches so require,
providing that the width of 550 mm is respected
at the minimum height of 400 mm above the
lowest part of the door aperture. The upper
corners may be reduced with round-offs with a
radius of not more than 150 mm.

The service door(s) shall be situated on the side of the vehicle that is nearer to the side of the road
corresponding to the direction of the traffic in the country in which the vehicle is to be registered,
or in the rear face of the vehicle.

The exits shall be placed in such a way that there is at least one exit on each side of the vehicle.

The forward half and the rearward half of the passenger space shall each contain at least one exit.

At least one exit shall be situated either in the rear face or in the front face of the vehicle unless an
escape hatch is fitted.

1.2.

1.2.1.

1.2.2.

1.2.3.

1.2.4.

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ANNEX VII

REQUIREMENTS FOR TECHNICAL DEVICES FACILITATING ACCESS FOR PEOPLE OF REDUCED
MOBILITY

1.

2.

3.

GENERAL

This Annex contains the provisions which apply to a vehicle designed for easy access for passengers
with reduced mobility and wheelchair users.

SCOPE

These requirements shall apply to vehicles permitting easier access for persons with reduced
mobility.

REQUIREMENTS

3.1.

Steps

The height of the first step from the ground of at least one service door shall not exceed 250 mm
for vehicles of Classes I and A and 320 mm for vehicles of Classes II, III and B.

As an alternative for vehicles of Classes I and A, the first step from the ground shall not exceed
270 mm in two door openings, one entrance and one exit.

A kneeling system and/or retractable step may be engaged.

The height of the steps other than the first step from the ground at the abovementioned door(s), in
an access passage and in a gangway, shall be not more than 200 mm for vehicles of Classes I and A
and 250 mm for vehicles of Classes II, III and B. The transition from a sunken gangway to a seating
area shall not be considered to be a step.

3.2.

Priority seats and space for passengers with reduced mobility

3.2.1.

A minimum number of forward or rearward facing seats designated as priority seats for disabled
passengers shall be situated in a position near to one or more service door(s) suitable for boarding
and alighting. The minimum number of priority seats shall be four in Class I, two in Class II and
Class III and one in Classes A and B. A seat that folds out of the way when not in use shall not be
designated as a priority seat. Paragraph 7.7.8.5.2 of Annex I shall not apply to vehicles that comply
with this requirement.

3.2.2.

There shall be adequate space under, or adjacent to, at least one of the priority seats for a guide dog.

3.2.3.

Armrests shall be fitted on seats between the seating position and the gangway and shall be capable
of being moved easily out of the way to permit clear access to the seat.

Handrails or handholds shall be fitted adjacent to priority seats in such a way as to allow the
passengers to grasp them easily.

3.2.4.

3.2.5.

The minimum width of a priority seat cushion, measured from a vertical plane passing through the
center of that seating position, shall be 220 mm on each side or, in the case of a continuous seat,
220 mm per seating position on each side.

The height of the uncompressed seat cushion relative to the floor shall be such that the distance
from the floor to a horizontal plane tangent to the front upper surface of the seat cushion is
between 400 mm and 500 mm.

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3.2.6.

3.2.7.

The foot space at priority seating positions shall extend forward of the seat from a vertical plane
through the forward edge of the seat cushion. The foot space shall not have a slope in any direction
of more than 8 %.

Each priority seating position shall have a free height of not less than 1 300 mm for vehicles of
Classes I and A and 900 mm for vehicles of Class II, measured from the highest point of the
uncompressed seat cushion. This free height shall extend over the vertical projection of the whole
of the seat and the associated foot space. Intrusion of a seat back or other object into this space
shall be permitted provided that a minimum clear vertical space extending 230 mm in front of the
seat cushion is maintained. Where the priority seat is positioned facing a bulkhead more than 1,2 m
in height this space shall be 300 mm.

3.3.

Communication devices

3.3.1.

3.3.2.

3.3.3.

3.3.4.

Communication devices shall be placed adjacent to any priority seat and within any wheelchair area
and shall be at a height between 700 mm and 1 200 mm above the floor.

Communication devices situated in the low floor area shall be at a height between 800 mm and
1 500 mm where there are no seats.

The control for all internal communication devices shall be capable of operation with the palm of
the hand and shall be in a contrasting colour or colours and tone.

If a vehicle is fitted with a ramp or lift, a means of communication with the driver shall be fitted
outside, adjacent to the door, and not higher than 1 300 mm from the ground.

3.4.

Pictograms

3.4.1.

Vehicles fitted with a wheelchair space and/or priority seats shall have pictograms in accordance
with Annex III figures 23(a) and 23(b) visible from the outside, both on the front nearside of the
vehicle and adjacent to the relevant service door(s). Appropriate pictograms will also be placed
internally adjacent to the wheelchair space or to the priority seat.

3.5.

Floor slope

The slope of any gangway, access passage or floor area between any priority seat or wheelchair
space and at least one entrance and one exit or a combined entrance and exit shall not exceed 8 %.

3.6.

Wheelchair accommodation provisions

3.6.1.

For each wheelchair user provided for in the passenger compartment there shall be a special area at
least 750 mm wide and 1 300 mm long. The longitudinal plane of the special area shall be parallel
to the longitudinal plane of the vehicle and the floor surface of the special area shall be slip resistant.

In the case of a wheelchair space designed for a forward facing wheelchair, the top of preceding
seat-backs may intrude into the wheelchair space if a clear space is provided as shown in Annex III,
figure 22.

3.6.2.

3.6.3.

There shall be at least one doorway through which wheelchair users can pass. In the case of vehicles
of Class I at least one wheelchair access door shall be a service door. The wheelchair access door
shall bear a boarding aid complying with the provisions of item 3.11.2, 3.11.3 or 3.11.4 of this
Annex.

A door for wheelchair access, that is not a service door, shall have a minimum height of 1 400 mm.
The minimum width of all doors providing wheelchair access to the vehicle shall be 900 mm which
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3.6.4.

It shall be possible to move from the outside of the vehicle through at least one of the doors for
wheelchair access into the special area(s) with a reference wheelchair of the dimensions shown in
Annex III, figure 21.

3.7.

Seats in the wheelchair space

3.7.1.

3.7.2.

3.7.3.

Folding seats may be fitted in a wheelchair space. However, such seats when folded and out of use
shall not intrude into the wheelchair space.

A vehicle may be equipped with demountable seats fitted in the wheelchair space provided that
such seats may be easily removed by the driver or a crew member.

Where the foot space of any seat, or part of a folding seat when in use, intrudes into a wheelchair
space, those seats shall have a sign fixed on or adjacent to them with the following text:

‘Please give up this space for a wheelchair user’.

3.8.

Stability of wheelchairs

3.8.1.

3.8.1.1.

Wheelchair restraint system. As an alternative to the requirements contained in items 3.8.1.1 to
3.8.1.2.3. restraint systems may comply with the requirements contained in items 3.8.2 to 3.8.2.11.

In a vehicle where passenger seats are not required with any kind of occupant restraint system, the
wheelchair space shall be fitted with a restraint system in order to warrant the stability of the
wheelchair.

A static test shall be carried out in accordance with the following requirements:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

a force of 250 daN ± 20 daN per wheelchair shall be applied on the restraint system itself;

the force shall be applied in the horizontal plane of the vehicle and towards the front of the
vehicle if the restraint system is not attached to the floor of the vehicle. If the restraint system
is attached to the floor, the force shall be applied at an angle of 45° ± 10° to the horizontal
plane and towards the front of the vehicle;

the force shall be maintained for a period of not less than 1,5 seconds;

the restraint system shall be capable of withstanding the test. Permanent deformation,
including partial rupture or breakage of the restraint system shall not constitute failure if the
required force is sustained for the specified time. Where applicable, the locking device
enabling the wheelchair to leave the vehicle shall be operable by hand after removal of the
traction force.

3.8.1.2.

When passenger seats are required with occupant restraint systems, each wheelchair space shall be
provided with a restraint system capable of restraining the wheelchair and its occupant.

This restraint system and its anchorages shall be designed to withstand forces equivalent to the ones
required for the passenger seats and occupant restraint systems.

A static test shall be carried out in accordance with the following requirements:

(a)

(b)

(c)

the forces referred hereto shall be applied in forward and rearward directions, separately and
on the restraint system itself;

the force shall be maintained for a period of not less than 0,2 of a second.

the restraint system shall be capable of withstanding the test. Permanent deformation,
including partial rupture or breakage of the restraint system shall not constitute failure if the
required force is sustained for the specified time. Where applicable, the locking device
enabling the wheelchair to leave the vehicle shall be operable by hand after removal of the
traction force.

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3.8.1.2.1.

In forward direction in the case of a separate wheelchair and wheelchair user restraint system

3.8.1.2.1.1.

For category M2:

(a)

(b)

1 110 daN ± 20 daN in the case of a lap belt. The force shall be applied on the wheelchair
user restraint system in the horizontal plane of the vehicle and towards the front of the
vehicle if the restraint system is not attached to the floor of the vehicle. If the restraint system
is attached to the floor, the force shall be applied at an angle of 45° ± 10° to the horizontal
plane of the vehicle and towards the front of the vehicle;

675 daN ± 20 daN in the horizontal plane of the vehicle and towards the front of the vehicle
on the lap portion of the belt and 675 daN ± 20 daN in the horizontal plane of the vehicle
and towards the front of the vehicle on the torso portion of the belt in the case of a three-
point belt;

(c)

1 715 daN ± 20 daN at an angle of 45° ± 10° to the horizontal plane of the vehicle and
towards the front of the vehicle on the wheelchair restraint system;

(d)

the forces shall be applied simultaneously.

3.8.1.2.1.2.

For category M3:

(a)

(b)

740 daN ± 20 daN in the case of a lap belt. The force shall be applied on the wheelchair user
restraint system in the horizontal plane of the vehicle and towards the front of the vehicle if
the restraint system is not attached to the floor of the vehicle. If the restraint system is
attached to the floor, the force shall be applied at an angle of 45° ± 10° to the horizontal
plane of the vehicle and towards the front of the vehicle;

450 daN ± 20 daN in the horizontal plane of the vehicle and towards the front of the vehicle
on the lap portion of the belt and 450 daN ± 20 daN in the horizontal plane of the vehicle
and towards the front of the vehicle on the torso portion of the belt in the case of a three-
point belt;

(c)

1 130 daN ± 20 daN at an angle of 45° ± 10° to the horizontal plane of the vehicle and
towards the front of the vehicle on the wheelchair restraint system;

(d)

the forces shall be applied simultaneously.

3.8.1.2.2.

In forward direction in the case of a combined wheelchair and wheelchair user restraint system.

3.8.1.2.2.1.

For category M2:

(a)

(b)

1 110 daN ± 20 daN at an angle of 45° ± 10° to the horizontal plane of the vehicle and
towards the front of the vehicle on the wheelchair user restraint system in the case of a lap
belt;

675 daN ± 20 daN at an angle of 45° ± 10° to the horizontal plane of the vehicle and towards
the front of the vehicle on the lap portion of the belt and 675 daN ± 20 daN in the horizontal
plane of the vehicle and towards the front of the vehicle on the torso portion of the belt in
the case of a three-point belt;

(c)

1 715 daN ± 20 daN at an angle of 45° ± 10° to the horizontal plane of the vehicle and
towards the front of the vehicle on the wheelchair restraint system;

(d)

the forces shall be applied simultaneously.

3.8.1.2.2.2.

For category M3:

(a)

(b)

740 daN ± 20 daN at an angle of 45° ± 10° to the horizontal plane of the vehicle and towards
the front of the vehicle on the wheelchair user restraint system in the case of a lap belt;

450 daN ± 20 daN at an angle of 45° ± 10° to the horizontal plane of the vehicle and towards
the front of the vehicle on the lap portion of the belt and 450 daN ± 20 daN in the horizontal
plane of the vehicle and towards the front of the vehicle on the torso portion of the belt in
the case of a three-point belt;

(c)

1 130 daN ± 20 daN at an angle of 45° ± 10° to the horizontal plane of the vehicle and
towards the front of the vehicle on the wheelchair restraint system;

(d)

the forces shall be applied simultaneously.

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3.8.1.2.3.

In rearward direction:

(a)

810 daN ± 20 daN at an angle of 45° ± 10° to the horizontal plane of the vehicle and towards
the rear of the vehicle on the wheelchair restraint system.

3.8.2.

Alternative wheelchair restraint system:

3.8.2.1.

3.8.2.2.

a wheelchair space shall be fitted with a wheelchair restraint system suitable for general wheelchair
application and shall allow the carriage of a wheelchair and a wheelchair user facing the front of the
vehicle;

a wheelchair space shall be fitted with a wheelchair user restraint system which shall comprise of a
minimum of two anchorage points and a pelvic restraint (lap belt) designed and constructed of
components intended to perform in a similar manner to those of a seat belt conforming to Directive
77/541/EEC as amended;

3.8.2.3.

any restraint system fitted to a wheelchair space shall be capable of being easily released in the case
of an emergency;

3.8.2.4.

any wheelchair restraint system shall either:

3.8.2.4.1.

3.8.2.4.2.

meet the dynamic test requirements described in item 3.8.2.8 and be securely attached to vehicle
anchorages meeting the static test requirements in item 3.8.2.6; or

be securely attached to vehicle anchorages such that the combination of restraint and anchorages
meets the requirements of item 3.8.2.8.

3.8.2.5.

any wheelchair user restraint shall either:

3.8.2.5.1.

3.8.2.5.2.

3.8.2.6.

3.8.2.6.1.

3.8.2.6.2.

3.8.2.6.3.

3.8.2.6.4.

3.8.2.6.5.

meet the dynamic test requirements described in item 3.8.2.9 and be securely attached to vehicle
anchorages meeting the static test requirements in item 3.8.2.6; or

be securely attached to vehicle anchorages such that the combination of restraint and anchorages
meets the dynamic test requirements described in item 3.8.2.9 when attached to anchorages set up
as described in item 3.8.2.6.7.

A static test shall be carried out on the anchorage points for both the wheelchair restraint system
and the wheelchair user restraint in accordance with the following requirements:

the forces specified in item 3.8.2.7 shall be applied by means of a device reproducing the geometry
of the wheelchair restraint system;

the forces specified in item 3.8.2.7.3 shall be applied by means of a device reproducing the geometry
of the wheelchair user restraint and by means of a traction device specified item 5.3.4 of Annex I to
Directive 76/115/EEC;

the forces in items 3.8.2.6.1 and 3.8.2.6.2 shall be applied simultaneously in the forward direction
and at an angle of 10° ± 5° above the horizontal plane;

the forces in item 3.8.2.6.1 shall be applied in the rearward direction and at an angle of 10° ± 5°
above the horizontal plane;

the forces shall be applied as rapidly as possible through the central vertical axis of the wheelchair
space; and

3.8.2.6.6.

the force shall be maintained for a period of not less than 0,2 of a second;

3.8.2.6.7.

the test shall be carried out on a representative section of the vehicle structure together with any
fitting provided in the vehicle which is likely to contribute to the strength or rigidity of the structure.

3.8.2.7.

The forces specified in item 3.8.2.6 are:

3.8.2.7.1.

in the case of anchorages provided for a wheelchair restraint system fitted to a category M2 vehicle:

3.8.2.7.1.1.

1 110 da N applied in the longitudinal plane of the vehicle and towards the front of the vehicle at a
height of not less than 200 mm and not more than 300 mm measured vertically from the floor of
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3.8.2.7.1.2.

550 da N applied in the longitudinal plane of the vehicle and towards the rear of the vehicle at a
height of not less than 200 mm and not more than 300 mm measured vertically from the floor of
the wheelchair space;

3.8.2.7.2.

in the case of anchorages provided for a wheelchair restraint system fitted to a Category M3 vehicle:

3.8.2.7.2.1.

3.8.2.7.2.2.

740 da N applied in the longitudinal plane of the vehicle and towards the front of the vehicle at a
height of not less than 200 mm and not more than 300 mm measured vertically from the floor of
the wheelchair space, and

370 da N applied in the longitudinal plane of the vehicle and towards the rear of the vehicle at a
height of not less than 200 mm and not more than 300 mm measured vertically from the floor of
the wheelchair space;

3.8.2.7.3.

in the case of anchorages provided for a wheelchair user restraint system the forces shall be in
accordance with the requirements of item 5.4 of Annex I to Directive 76/115/EEC.

3.8.2.8.

3.8.2.8.1.

A wheelchair restraint system shall be subject to a dynamic test carried out in accordance with the
following requirements:

a representative wheelchair test trolley of mass 85 kg shall, from a speed of between 48 km/h to
50 km/h to rest, be subject to a deceleration-time pulse:

3.8.2.8.1.1.

exceeding 20 g in the forward direction for a cumulative period of at least 0,015 of a second;

3.8.2.8.1.2.

exceeding 15 g in the forward direction for a cumulative period of at least 0,04 of a second;

3.8.2.8.1.3.

exceeding a duration of 0,075 of a second;

3.8.2.8.1.4.

not exceeding 28 g and for not more than 0,08 of a second;

3.8.2.8.1.5.

not exceeding a duration of 0,12 of a second, and

3.8.2.8.2.

a representative wheelchair test trolley of mass 85 kg shall, from a speed of between 48 km/h to
50 km/h to rest, be subject to a deceleration-time pulse:

3.8.2.8.2.1.

exceeding 5 g in the rearward direction for a cumulative period of at least 0,015 of a second;

3.8.2.8.2.2.

not exceeding 8 g in the rearward direction and for not more than 0,02 of a second;

3.8.2.8.3.

the test in 3.8.2.8.2 shall not apply if the same restraints are used for the forward and rearward
direction or if an equivalent test has been conducted;

3.8.2.8.4.

for the above test, the wheelchair restraint system shall be attached to either:

3.8.2.8.4.1.

anchorages fixed to the test rig which represents the geometry of the anchorages in a vehicle for
which the restraint system is intended, or

3.8.2.8.4.2.

anchorages forming part of a representative section of the vehicle for which the restraint system is
intended, set up as described in item 3.8.2.6.7.

3.8.2.9.

A wheelchair occupant restraint shall comply with the test requirements specified in item 2.7.8.4 of
Annex I to Directive 77/541/EEC or an equivalent test to the deceleration-time pulse in item
3.8.2.8.1. A seat belt approved by Directive 77/541/EEC and so marked shall be deemed to comply.

3.8.2.10.

A test in item 3.8.2.6, 3.8.2.8 or 3.8.2.9 shall be deemed to have failed unless the following
requirements are met:

3.8.2.10.1.

no part of the system shall have failed, or shall have become detached from its anchorage or from
the vehicle during the test;

3.8.2.10.2.

mechanisms to release the wheelchair and user shall be capable of release after completion of the
test;

3.8.2.10.3.

in the test described in item 3.8.2.8 the wheelchair shall not move more than 200 mm in the
longitudinal plane of the vehicle during the test;

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3.8.2.10.4.

no part of the system shall be deformed to such an extent after completion of the test that, because
of sharp edges or other protrusions, the part is capable of causing injury.

3.8.2.11.

Its operating instructions shall be clearly displayed adjacent to it.

3.8.3.

In alternative to the provisions of item 3.8.1.1, the wheelchair space shall be designed for the
wheelchair user to travel unrestrained with the wheelchair facing rearwards against a support or
backrest, in accordance with the following provisions:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

(h)

one of the longitudinal sides of the space for a wheelchair shall rest against a side or wall of
the vehicle;

a support or backrest perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle shall be provided
in the forward end of the wheelchair space;

the support or backrest shall be designed for the wheels or the back of the wheelchair to rest
against the support or backrest in order to avoid the wheelchair from tipping over;

the support or backrest of the seat row in front shall be able to withstand a force of 250 daN
± 20 daN per wheelchair. The force shall be applied in the horizontal plane of the vehicle
and towards the front of the vehicle in the middle of the support or backrest. The force shall
be maintained for a period of not less than 1,5 seconds;

a handrail or handhold shall be fitted to the side or wall of the vehicle in such a way to allow
the wheelchair user to grasp it easily;

a retractable handrail or any equivalent device shall be fitted on the opposite side of the
wheelchair space in order to restrict any lateral shift of the wheelchair and to allow the
wheelchair user to grasp it easily;

the floor surface of the special area shall be slip-resistant;

a sign shall be fixed adjacent to the wheelchair area with the following text:

‘This space is reserved for a wheelchair. The wheelchair must be placed facing rearwards resting against
the support or backrest with the brakes on’.

3.9.

Door controls

3.9.1.

Any opening control adjacent to a door referred to in paragraph 3.6, whether being outside or
inside the vehicle, shall not be higher than 1 300 mm from the ground or the floor.

3.10.

Lighting

3.10.1.

Adequate lighting shall be provided to illuminate the area inside and immediately outside the vehicle
to allow people with reduced mobility to board and alight in safety. Any lighting likely to affect the
driver’s vision shall operate only while the vehicle is at rest.

3.11.

Provisions for boarding aids

3.11.1.

General requirements

3.11.1.1.

The controls actuating the boarding aids shall be clearly marked as such. The extended or lowered
position of the boarding aid shall be indicated by a telltale to the driver.

3.11.1.2.

In the event of the failure of a safety device, lifts, ramps and kneeling systems shall be incapable of
operation, unless they can be safely operated by manual effort. The type and location of the
emergency operating mechanism shall be clearly marked. In the event of power failure, lifts and
ramps must be capable of manual operation.

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3.11.1.3.

Access to one of the service or emergency doors on the vehicle may be obstructed by a boarding
aid providing the following two conditions are satisfied from both inside and outside the vehicle:

the boarding device does not obstruct the handle or other device for opening the door;

the boarding device can be readily moved to leave the doorway clear for use in an emergency.

3.11.2.

Kneeling system

3.11.2.1.

A switch shall be required to enable operation of the kneeling system.

3.11.2.2.

Any control which initiates the lowering or raising of any part or the whole of the bodywork
relative to the road surface must be clearly identified and be under the direct control of the driver.

3.11.2.3.

The lowering or raising process shall be capable of being stopped and immediately reversed by a
control both within the reach of the driver, whilst seated in the cab, and also adjacent to any other
operating controls provided for the operation of the kneeling system.

3.11.2.4.

Any kneeling system which is fitted to a vehicle shall not:

allow the vehicle to be driven at a speed of more than 5 km/h when the vehicle is lower than the
normal height of travel, or

allow the vehicle to be raised or lowered when the operation of the service door is prevented for
any reason.

3.11.3.

Lift

3.11.3.1.

General provisions

3.11.3.1.1.

Lifts shall only be capable of operation when the vehicle is at a standstill. When raising the platform,
and before lowering is initiated, a device preventing the wheelchair from rolling off shall
automatically come into operation.

3.11.3.1.2.

The lift platform shall not be less than 800 mm wide, and not less than 1 200 mm long and shall
be capable of operating when carrying a mass of at least 300 kg.

3.11.3.2.

Additional technical requirements for power operated lifts

3.11.3.2.1.

The operating control shall be designed in such a way that, if released, it automatically returns to
the off position. As it does so the movement of the lift shall immediately be stopped and it shall be
possible to initiate a movement in either direction.

3.11.3.2.2.

A safety device, (for example, a reversing mechanism) shall protect areas not visible to the operator,
where the movement of the lift might trap or crush objects.

3.11.3.2.3.

In the event of one of these safety devices coming onto operation, the movement of the lift shall
immediately be stopped and movement in the opposite direction initiated.

3.11.3.3.

Operation of power operated lifts

3.11.3.3.1.

Where the lift is at a service door situated within the direct field of vision of the driver of the vehicle,
the lift may be operated by the driver when in the driver’s seat.

3.11.3.3.2.

In all others cases, the controls shall be adjacent to the lift. They shall be capable of being activated
and deactivated only by the driver from his seat.

3.11.3.4.

Manually operated lifts

3.11.3.4.1.

The lift shall be designed for operation by controls adjacent to the lift.

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3.11.3.4.2.

The lift shall be so designed that excessive forces are not required to operate it.

3.11.4.

Ramp

3.11.4.1.

General provisions

3.11.4.1.1.

The ramp shall only be capable of operation when the vehicle is at a standstill.

3.11.4.1.2.

3.11.4.1.3.

Edges on the outside shall be rounded to a radius of no less than 2,5 mm. Corners on the outside
shall be rounded to a radius of not less than 5 mm.

The ramp shall be at least 800 mm wide. The slope of the ramp, when extended or folded out on to
a kerb of 150 mm in height should not exceed 12 %. A kneeling system may be used to achieve this
test.

3.11.4.1.4.

Any ramp which when ready for use exceeds 1 200 mm in length shall be fitted with a device to
prevent the wheelchair from rolling off the sides.

3.11.4.1.5.

Any ramp shall be capable of operating safely with a load of 300 kg

3.11.4.2.

Modes of operation

3.11.4.2.1.

Extension and retraction of the ramp may be carried out manually or be power operated.

3.11.4.3.

Additional technical requirements for power operated ramps

3.11.4.3.1.

Extension and retraction of the ramp shall be indicated by flashing yellow lights and an audible
signal; the ramps shall be identifiable by clearly visible red and white retro-reflecting hazard
markings on the outer edges.

3.11.4.3.2.

Extension of the ramp in the horizontal direction shall be protected by a safety device.

3.11.4.3.3.

In the event of one of these safety devices coming into operation, the movement of the ramp shall
immediately be stopped.

3.11.4.3.4.

The horizontal movement of a ramp shall be interrupted when it is loaded with a mass of 15 kg.

3.11.4.4.

Operation of power operated ramps

3.11.4.4.1.

3.11.4.4.2.

Where the ramp is at a service door situated within the direct field of vision of the driver of the
vehicle, the ramp may be operated by the driver when in the driver’s seat.

In all others cases, the controls shall be adjacent to the ramp. They shall be capable of being
activated and deactivated only by the driver from his seat.

3.11.4.5.

Operation of manually operated ramp

3.11.4.5.1.

The ramp shall be so designed that excessive forces are not required to operate the ramp.

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ANNEX VIII

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DOUBLE-DECK VEHICLES

This Annex contains the requirements for double-deck vehicles, where these differ from the basic requirements of
Annex I. The items or sub-items below shall replace those items or sub-items with equivalent numbers in Annex I.
Unless otherwise stated below, all the other requirements of Annex I shall apply to double-deck vehicles. The
numbering of items below follows that of Annex I.

7.4.2.1.

Loads equal to Q (as defined in item 7.4.3.3.1, of Annex I to 97/27/EC) shall be placed on each
upper deck passenger seat. If the vehicle is intended to be used with a crew member who is not
seated, the centre of gravity of the mass on 75 kg representing the crew member shall be placed in
the upper deck gangway at a height of 875 mm. The baggage compartments shall not contain any
baggage.

7.5.5.

Fire extinguishers and first-aid equipment

7.5.5.1.

Space shall be provided for the fitting of two fire extinguishers, one being near the driver’s seat and
one on the upper deck. The space shall be not less than 15 dm3.

7.6.

Exits

7.6.1.

Number of exits

7.6.1.1.

Every double-deck vehicle shall have two doors on the lower deck (see also item 7.6.2.2). The
minimum number of service doors required is as follows:

Number of passengers

Number of service doors on a double-deck vehicle

Classes I and A

Class II

Classes III and B

9–45

46–70

71–100

>100

1

2

2

4

1

1

2

3

1

1

1

1

7.6.1.4.

The minimum number of emergency exits shall be such that the total number of exits is as follows,
the number of exits for each separate deck and each separate compartment being determined
separately. Toilet compartments or galleys are not considered to be separate compartments for the
purposes of defining the number of emergency exits. Escape hatches can only count as one of the
abovementioned number of emergency exits:

Number of passengers and crew per compartment to
be accommodated in each compartment or deck

Minimum total number of emergency exits

1–8

9–16

17–30

31–45

46–60

61–75

76–90

91–110

111–130

>130

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

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7.6.1.11.

Escape hatches, additional to the emergency doors and windows, shall be fitted in the roof of the
upper deck of Class II and Class III vehicles. They may also be fitted in the case of Class I vehicles.
In such case the minimum number of hatches shall be:

Total number of passengers in the upper deck (Aa)

Number of hatches

not exceeding 50

exceeding 50

1

2

7.6.1.12.

Each intercommunication staircase shall be considered to be an exit from the upper deck.

7.6.1.13.

All persons accommodated in the lower deck must in an emergency situation have access to the
exterior of the vehicle without having to enter the upper deck.

7.6.1.14.

The upper deck gangway shall be connected by one or more intercommunication staircases to the
access passageway of a service door or to the lower deck gangway within 3 m of a service door:

(a)

(b)

two, or at least one and one-half staircases, shall be provided in Class I and Class II vehicles if
more than 50 passengers are carried on the upper deck;

two, or at least one and one-half staircases, are to be provided in Class III vehicles if more
than 30 passengers are carried on the upper deck.

7.6.2.

Siting of exits

7.6.2.2.

7.6.2.3.

7.6.2.4.

7.6.2.8.

Two of the doors referred to in item 7.6.1.1 shall be separated such that the distance between
transverse vertical planes through their centres of area is not less than either 25 % of the overall
length of the vehicle or 40 % of the overall length of the passenger compartment on the lower deck;
this shall not apply if the two doors are on different sides of the vehicle. If one of these two doors
forms part of a double door, this distance shall be measured between the two doors which are
furthest apart.

The exits on every deck shall be placed in such a way that their number on each of the two sides of
the vehicle is substantially the same.

In each upper deck, at least one emergency exit shall be situated either in the rear face or in the
front face of the vehicle respectively.

If the space reserved for the driver’s seat and the passengers’ or crew seats beside the driver’s seat
does not communicate with the main passengers’ compartment by means of a suitable passageway:

7.6.2.8.1.

the main compartment reserved for passengers shall contain exits satisfying the requirement of
item 7.6.1 with respect to number and those of item 7.6.2 with respect to siting;

7.6.2.8.2.

the driver’s door shall be accepted as the emergency door for the occupants of the seats situated
beside the driver’s seat provided that the driver’s seat, the steering wheel, the engine housing, the
gear lever and hand brake control, etc., do not constitute too great an obstruction. The service door
provided for the passengers shall be in the side of the vehicle opposite to that containing the driver’s
door and shall be accepted as the emergency door for the driver.

7.6.4.

Technical requirements for all service doors

7.6.4.6.

If the direct view is not adequate, optical or other devices shall be installed to enable the driver to
detect from his seat the presence of a passenger in the immediate exterior vicinity of every service
door which is not an automatically-operated service door. In the case of vehicles of Class I, this
requirement also applies to the interior of all service doors and to the immediate vicinity of each
intercommunication staircase on the upper deck.

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7.6.7.

7.6.7.3.

Technical requirements for emergency doors

Every control or device for opening an emergency door on the lower deck from the outside shall be
between 1 000 and 1 500 mm from the ground and not more than 500 mm from the door. In
vehicles of Classes I, II and III every control or device for opening an emergency door from the
inside shall be between 1 000 and 1 500 mm from the upper surface of the floor or step nearest to
the control and be not more than 500 mm from the door. This shall not apply to controls located
within the driver’s area.

7.6.7.7.

If the driver’s service door is not readily accessible, in particular if it is necessary to squeeze between
the steering wheel and the driver’s seat in order to reach the service door, that service door shall not
be deemed to be an emergency door, except in the case described in item 7.6.2.8.

7.7.5.

Gangways (see figure 1)

7.7.5.1.

The gangways of a vehicle shall be so designed and constructed as to permit the free passage of a
gauging device consisting of two co-axial cylinders with an inverted truncated cone interposed
between them, the gauging device having the following dimensions

Class I (*)

Class II (*)

Class III (*)

(in mm)

Upper deck/Lower deck:

Diameter of lower cylinder

Height of lower cylinder

Diameter of upper cylinder

Height of upper cylinder

Overall height

UD

450

900

550

500

LD

450

1 020
(900/990)

550

500

UD

350

900

550

500

LD

350

1 020
(900/990)

550

500

UD

300

900

450

500

LD

300

1 020
(900/990)

450

500

1 680

1 800
(1 680/1770)

1 680

1 800
(1680/1 770)

1 680

1 800
(1680/1 770)

(*) Dimensions in brackets apply for the rearmost part of the lower deck and near the front axle only (see

item 7.7.5.10)

The gauging device may come into contact with strap hangers for standing passengers, if fitted, and
move them away. The diameter of the upper cylinder may be reduced at the top to 300 mm when
a chamfer not exceeding 30 degrees from the horizontal is included (figure 1).

7.7.5.3.

On articulated buses or coaches, the gauging device defined in item 7.7.5.1 shall be able to pass
unobstructed through the articulated section on any deck where the two sections permit through
passage by passengers. No part of the soft covering of that section, including parts of bellows, shall
project into the gangway.

7.7.5.10.

The overall height of the gauging device of item 7.7.5.1 may be reduced:

— from 1 800 mm to 1 680 mm in any part of the gangway of the lower deck to the rear of a
transverse vertical plane situated 1 500 mm forward to the centre of the rear axle (foremost rear
axle in the case of vehicles with more than one rear axle),

— from 1 800 mm to 1 770 mm in the case of a service door which is situated forward the front
axle in any part of the gangway situated between two transverse vertical planes situated 800
mm forwards and behind the centre line of the front axle.

7.7.7.

Steps

7.7.7.1.

850 mm maximum in the case of an emergency door in the lower deck and 1 500 mm maximum
in the case of the emergency door in the upper deck

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7.7.8.6.

Free height over seating positions

7.7.8.6.1.

Each seating position shall have a free height of not less than 900 mm measured from the highest
point of the uncompressed seat cushion. This free height shall extend over the vertical projection of
the whole area of the seat and the associated foot space. In the case of the upper deck, this free
height may be reduced to 850 mm.

7.7.12.

Intercommunication staircase (see Annex III, figure 1)

7.7.12.1.

The minimum width of any intercommunication staircase shall be so designed as to permit the free
passage of the single door access template as defined in figure 1 of Annex III. The panel shall be
moved starting from the gangway of the lower deck up to the last step, in the probable direction of
motion of a person using the staircase.

7.7.12.2.

Intercommunication staircases shall be so designed, that during heavy braking of the vehicle moving
in the forward direction there is no danger of a passenger being projected downwards.

This requirement is considered to be fulfilled if at least one of the following conditions is met:

7.7.12.2.1.

no part of the staircase is forward descending;

7.7.12.2.2.

the staircase is equipped with guards or a similar provision;

7.7.12.2.3.

there is an automatic device in the upper part of the staircase which prevents the use of the staircase
when the vehicle is in motion; this device shall be easily operable in an emergency.

7.7.12.3.

It shall be verified, by use of the cylinder of item 7.7.5.1, that access conditions from the gangways
(upper and lower) to the staircase are adequate.

7.11.

Handrails and handholds

7.11.4.

Handrails to priority seating

7.11.4.1.

A handrail at a height of between 800 mm and 900 mm above the floor level shall be provided
between the priority seats as described in item 7.7.8.5.2 and the service door suitable for boarding
and alighting. A break is permitted where it is necessary to gain access to a wheelchair space, a seat
located at a wheel arch, a staircase, an access passage or a gangway. Any break in the handrail shall
not exceed 1 050 mm and a vertical handrail shall be provided on at least one side of the break.

7.11.5.

Handrails and handholds for intercommunication staircases

7.11.5.1.

Suitable handrails or handholds shall be provided at each side of all intercommunication staircases.
These shall be positioned between 800 mm and 1 100 mm above the tread edge of each step.

7.11.5.2.

The handrails and/or handholds to be provided shall be such that they include a grasping point
available to a person standing on the lower or upper deck adjacent to the intercommunication
staircase, and at any of the successive steps. Such points shall be situated vertically between 800
and 1 100 mm above the lower deck or each above the surface of each step, and,

7.11.5.2.1.

for the position appropriate to a person standing on the lower deck, not more than 400 mm
inwards from the outer edge of the first step, and

7.11.5.2.2.

for the position appropriate to a particular step, not outwards from the outer edge of the step
considered, and not more than 600 mm inwards from the same edge.

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7.14.

Guarding of stepwells and exposed seats

7.14.2.

7.14.3.

On the upper deck of a double-deck vehicle, the intercommunication staircase well shall be
protected by an enclosed guard having a minimum height of 800 mm measured from the floor.
The lower edge of the guard shall not be more than 100 mm from the floor.

The front windscreen ahead of passengers occupying upper deck front seats must be provided with
a padded guard. The higher edge of that protection shall be situated vertically between 800 mm and
900 mm above the floor where the passengers’ feet rest.

7.14.4.

The riser of each step in a staircase shall be closed.

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Appendix

Figure 1

Gangways
(See item 7.7.5 of Annex VIII)

B(mm)

C(mm)

D(mm)

E(mm)

F(mm)

Class I

Class II

Class III

550

550

450

450

350

300 (220 in the case of lat-
erally movable seats)

500

500

500

1 800
(1 680/1 770)

1 800
(1 680/1 770)

1 800
(1 680/1 770)

1 020
(900/990)

1 020
(900/990)

1 020
(900/990)

(*) Dimensions in brackets apply for upper deck only and/or the rearmost part of the lower deck and/or the lower deck near the

front axle only (see item 7.7.5.10).

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ANNEX IX

EC TYPE-APPROVAL FOR A SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNIT AND EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE
FITTED WITH A BODYWORK ALREADY APPROVED AS A SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNIT

1.

1.1.

1.2.

1.3.

2.

2.1.

Separate technical unit type-approval.

In order to be granted separate technical unit type-approval to this Directive for a vehicle bodywork,
the manufacturer must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the approval authority the accomplishment
of the conditions declared by the manufacturer. The remaining conditions to this Directive must be
accomplished and demonstrated according to paragraph 2.

Approval may be granted subject to conditions to be met by the completed vehicle (such as, for
example, characteristics of suitable chassis, restriction on use or installation), these conditions being
recorded on the approval certificate.

Any such conditions must be communicated to the purchaser of the vehicle bodywork or the next
stage builder of the vehicle in an appropriate form.

EC type-approval of a vehicle fitted with a bodywork already approved as a separate
technical unit.

In order to be granted EC type-approval to this Directive for a vehicle fitted with a bodywork which
has already been granted approval as a separate technical unit, the manufacturer must demonstrate
to the satisfaction of the approval authority compliance with the requirements of this Directive that
would not have already been accomplished and demonstrated according to item 1, considering any
previous type-approval as uncompleted vehicle.

2.2.

Any requirement established according to item 1.2 must be fulfilled.

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STATEMENT OF THE COUNCIL’S REASONS

I.

INTRODUCTION

1. On 18 June 1997, the Commission presented a proposal (1) based of Article 100A of the Treaty

(the new Article number is Article 95).

2.

The European Parliament delivered its opinion at first reading on 18 November 1998 (2).

The Economic and Social Committee delivered its opinion on 25 February 1998 (3).

3. On 28 September 2000, the Council adopted its Common Position in accordance with

Article 251 of the Treaty.

II. OBJECTIVE

4.

The objective is to set out harmonised type-approval provisions for vehicles used for the
carriage of passengers comprising more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat (buses
and coaches). The Directive will at first remain optional, existing alongside national type-
approval systems, until such a time as the framework Directive 92/53/EEC (4) becomes
mandatory for buses and coaches.

III. ANALYSIS OF THE COMMON POSITION

5.

The proposal has been examined by the Council since 1997 and it has undergone some
modifications which, however, do not change its overall orientation. The Council has been able
to incorporate some of the European Parliament amendments in part, while also taking on
board the principles behind other amendments.

Amendments accepted in part or in principle

6.

7.

8.

The Council has incorporated amendment 5 in revised form; definitions of a ‘person with
reduced mobility’ (Annex I, item 2.21) and of a ‘reference wheelchair’ (Annex VIII, item 3.6.4
and Annex III, figure 21) have been added.

The Council partly shares the philosophy behind amendment 3, and agrees with the European
Parliament that it is desirable to take account of the existing technical requirements adopted by
the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (recital 8). Furthermore, the Council
concurs that technical specifications should be established after consultation of relevant interest
groups, (for example representatives of operators, manufacturers and associations of engineers,
persons with reduced mobility) within the usual and normal procedures. However, the Council
did not agree that the detailed technical legislation should be delegated to a different body in
this instance.

The Council has not been in a position to accept amendment 1 which adds ‘wheelchairs’ to the
Directive’s title. However, the Council has laid much greater emphasis on the needs of
wheelchair users and significantly strengthened the provisions regarding persons with reduced
mobility (Article 4 and Annex VII).

(1) OJ C 17, 20.1.1998, p. 1.
(2) OJ C 379, 7.12.1998, p. 80.
(3) OJ C 129, 27.4.1998, p. 5.
(4) OJ L 225, 10.8.1992, p. 1.

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9. Where amendment 9 is concerned, the Council believes that Member States should have the
freedom to choose the most appropriate solution to achieve improved accessibility in vehicles
other than Class I. However, where access for people with reduced mobility is concerned, the
Council has acted in the spirit expressed by the European Parliament, stipulating that any
accessibility devices installed in other classes of vehicles should conform to the requirements
set out in Annex VII (Article 4, item 2).

Amendments not accepted

10. The Council has not incorporated amendment 2 concerning the authorisation of special
transport services and particularly low-floor buses. The Council considers that improved
accessibility in the long term ought to be conceived in the context of total harmonisation.
Furthermore, where low-floor buses are concerned, the Council believes that such vehicles do
not in themselves guarantee accessibility for people with reduced mobility.

11. The Council has not accepted amendment 6 concerning the title of the Directive and the
transitional arrangements which should apply until full harmonisation is achieved; the proposed
wording is not in line with similar provisions in other ‘motor vehicle’ Directives and would
create legal uncertainty.

12. The Council has not incorporated amendments 4, 7, 8 and 12 and part of amendment 3, which
aim to replace the traditional detailed legislation on technical harmonisation with general
guidelines to be elaborated by comitology. The suggested approach would not be in line with
other ‘motor vehicle’ Directives and would create legal uncertainty.

13. Amendments 10 and 11 have not been accepted. However, the Council shares the view that
great attention must be given to safety and in-use service aspects; a whole series of provisions
on safety are to be found in the legal text, (for example stability tests and protection against
fire).

Other changes to the Common Position

14. The Council has amended or clarified the Commission proposal on the following points:

— the comitology procedure by which the Commission can adapt the Directive has been

clarified [recital 10, Article 6 and Article 6(a)],

— school buses have been exempted from the Directive’s scope (Annex I, item 1.2.4),

— seats in the gangway in Class III vehicles shall, for safety reasons, be able to return easily,

and if possible, automatically to their original position (Annex I, item 7.7.5.3),

— side-facing seats in Classes III and B vehicles are permitted (Annex I, item 7.7.8.7),

— the scope of superstructure as a separate technical unit will at a later stage be extended to

cover all double-deck Class II and Class III vehicles (Annex IV, item 1).

IV. CONCLUSION

15. The Council has examined the proposal since 1997 and it feels that by approving the bulk of the
Commission proposal while also accepting several of the European Parliament’s amendments, it
has arrived at a practicable solution which ensures a high level of safety and user-friendliness.