Regulation No 93 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of front underrun protective devices (FUPDs), vehicles with regard to the installation of an FUPD of an approved type, and vehicles with regard to their front underrun protection (FUP)
Date: 2002-02-01
Institutions: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
Subjects: European standard, approval, motor vehicle, safety device, vehicle parts

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(Acts whose publication is obligatory)

Regulation No 93 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) (cid:151)
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of front underrun protective devices (FUPDs),
vehicles with regard to the installation of an FUPD of an approved type, and vehicles with regard
to their front underrun protection (FUP) (1)

1.

SCOPE

1.1.

This Regulation applies to:

1.1.1.

PART I: the FUPDs which are intended to be fitted to vehicles of categories N2 and N3 (2);

1.1.2.

PART II: the installation on vehicles of categories N2 and N3 (2) of FUPDs which have been
type-approved to Part I of this Regulation;

1.1.3.

PART III: vehicles of categories N2 and N3 with regard to its front underrun protection (FUP),
equipped with an FUPD which has not been separately approved according to Part I of this
Regulation or so designed and/or equipped that their component parts can be regarded as
fulfilling the function of the FUPD.

1.2.

Vehicles of categories N2 with a maximum mass not exceeding 7,5 tonnes shall comply only
with the ground clearance requirement of 400 mm set out in this Regulation.

1.3.

The requirements of this Regulation do not apply to:

1.3.1.

off-road vehicles of categories N2G and N3G (2);

1.3.2.

vehicles such that their use is incompatible with the provisions of front underrun protection.

2.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Regulation is to offer effective protection for vehicles of category M1 or
N1 (2) against underrunning of vehicles mentioned in paragraph 1 of this Regulation in the
event of a frontal collision.

3.

DEFINITIONS

3.1.

For the purpose of this Regulation:

3.1.1.

(cid:145)maximum mass(cid:146) of the vehicle means the mass stated by the vehicle manufacturer to be the
maximum technically permissible (this may be higher than the (cid:145)permissible maximum mass(cid:146) laid
down by the national administration);

(1) Regulation of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe published pursuant to the provisions of Article

4(5) of Council Decision 97/836/EC (OJ L 346, 17.12.1997, p. 78).

(2) See Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3, Annex 7) (TRANS/SC1/WP29/78/Amend. 3).

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3.1.2.

(cid:145)maximum weight(cid:146) of the vehicle means the vertical force (in newtons) required to support the
same vehicle loaded to its maximum mass;

3.1.3.

(cid:145)unladen vehicle(cid:146) means the vehicle in running order unoccupied and unladen but complete with
fuel, coolant,
lubricant, tools and a spare wheel (if provided as standard equipment by the
vehicle manufacturer);

3.1.4.

(cid:145)approval of an FUPD(cid:146) means the approval of such a type of FUPD with respect
requirements laid down in paragraph 7;

to the

3.1.5.

(cid:145)type of FUPD(cid:146) means FUPD which do not differ with respect to the essential characteristics such
as shape, dimensions, attachment, materials and the markings cited in paragraph 4.2.;

3.1.6.

(cid:145)front underrun protection (FUP)(cid:146) means the presence at the front of the vehicle of either:

3.1.6.1.

a special device (FUPD); or

3.1.6.2.

bodywork, chassis parts or other components, such that by virtue of
characteristics, these elements can be regarded as fulfilling the function of the FUPD;

their shape and

3.1.7.

(cid:145)approval of a vehicle(cid:146) means the approval of a vehicle type:

(cid:151) for Part II of this Regulation (cid:151) with regard to the installation of an FUPD of an approved

type according to Part I of this Regulation; or

(cid:151) for Part III of this Regulation (cid:151) with regard to its FUP;

3.1.8.

(cid:145)vehicle type(cid:146) means vehicles which do not essentially differ in such aspects as:

(cid:151) the width of the foremost axle measured at the outermost part of the tyres excluding the

bulging of the tyres close to the ground;

(cid:151) the structure, the dimensions, the shape and materials of the front part of the vehicle in so

far as they have a bearing on the requirements of the relevant Part of this Regulation;

(cid:151) the approved FUPDs fitted to the vehicle, where the application is pursuant to satisfying Part

II of this Regulation;

(cid:151) the maximum mass of the vehicle type.

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL

The application for approval to a Part of this Regulation shall be submitted by the manufacturer
of the type (vehicle/FUPD) or his duly accredited representative.

4.

4.1.

4.2.

For each type the application shall be accompanied by:

4.2.1.

4.2.2.

documentation in triplicate giving a description of the technical characteristics of the type
(vehicle/FUPD):
in so far as required for the
lines and constituent materials,
purpose of this Regulation.

its dimensions,

in case of FUPD sample of the type: the sample shall be clearly and indelibly marked on all its
main components, relevant to the front underrun, with the applicant’s trade name or mark and
the type designation;

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4.2.3.

a representative of the type of device or vehicle to be approved shall be submitted for each test
to the technical service responsible for conducting the approval tests;

4.2.4.

4.2.5.

for applications pursuant to Parts II or III of this Regulation, a vehicle not comprising all the
components proper to the type may be accepted for test provided that they do not adversely
affect the front underrun protection;

identification of the positions of the points P1, P2 and P3 as defined in annex 5. For applications
pursuant to satisfying Part I of this Regulation these should take into account the requirements
of Part II.

4.3.

Applications pursuant to satisfying Part II of this Regulation shall be accompanied by:

4.3.1.

a list of the FUPDs intended to be fitted to the vehicle type;

4.3.2.

at the request of the competent authority the type-approval communication form conforming to
annex 1 of this Regulation of each FUPD shall also be supplied.

4.4.

4.5.

Applications pursuant to satisfying Parts II and III of this Regulation shall be accompanied by
information on the vehicle type as defined in paragraph 3.1.8.

The competent authority shall maintain the following administrative procedures according to
annex 6 to cover the following:

4.5.1.

verification of the existence of satisfactory arrangements for ensuring effective control of the
conformity of production before type-approval is granted;

4.5.2.

penalties for non-conformity of production;

4.5.3.

modification or extension of approval of a type;

4.5.4.

production being definitely discontinued.

PART I (cid:151) APPROVAL OF FRONT UNDERRUN PROTECTIVE DEVICES (FUPDs)

5.

5.1.

5.2.

6.

6.1.

APPROVAL OF AN FUPD

If the FUPD submitted for approval pursuant to this Regulation meets the requirements of
type of FUPD shall be granted in accordance with the
paragraph 6, approval of
arrangements contained in annex 4.

that

Notice of approval, or of extension or of refusal of approval of the type of FUPD pursuant to
this Regulation shall be communicated to the Parties to the 1958 Agreement which apply this
Regulation, by means of a form conforming to the model in annex 1 to this Regulation.

REQUIREMENTS FOR FUPDs

The FUPD shall offer adequate resistance to forces applied parallel to the longitudinal axis of the
vehicle and also satisfy certain dimensional requirements. These shall be demonstrated in
accordance with the test procedure and conditions specified in annex 5 to this Regulation.

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6.2.

6.3.

6.4.

The section height of the FUPD cross-member shall not be less than 100 mm for category N2
vehicles and 120 mm for vehicles of category N3. The lateral extremities of the cross-member
shall not bend to the front or have a sharp outer edge; this condition is fulfilled when the lateral
extremities of the cross-member are rounded on the outside and have a radius of curvature of
not less than 2,5 mm.

The device may be so designed that its position at the front of the vehicle can be varied. In this
event, there shall be a guaranteed method of securing it in the service position so that any
unintentional change of position is precluded. It shall be possible for the operator to vary the
position of the device by applying a force not exceeding 40 daN;

The outermost surfaces of every front guard installation shall be essentially smooth or
horizontally corrugated save that domed heads of bolts or rivets may protrude beyond the
surface to a distance not exceeding 10 mm.

PART II (cid:151) APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE WITH REGARD TO THE INSTALLATION OF AN FUPD OF AN

APPROVED TYPE

7.

7.1.

7.2.

8.

8.1.

8.2.

8.3.

APPROVAL OF AN INSTALLATION OF AN APPROVED FUPD

If the vehicle submitted for approval pursuant to this Part of this Regulation is provided with an
approved FUPD and meets the requirements of paragraph 8, approval of that vehicle type shall
be granted in accordance with the arrangements contained in annex 4.

Notice of approval, or of extension or of refusal of approval of the vehicle type pursuant to this
Regulation shall be communicated to the Parties to the 1958 Agreement which apply this
Regulation, by means of a form conforming to the model in annex 2 to this Regulation.

REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION OF AN APPROVED FUPD

The maximum mass of a vehicle type for which approval is requested shall not exceed the value
indicated on the type approval communication form of each approved FUPD intended to be
installed on that vehicle.

The vehicle with the FUPD installed shall satisfy certain dimensional requirements specified in
conditions and information indicated on the
annex 5 taking into account
communication document contained in annex 1 issued in respect of the FUPD.

test

the

The FUPD shall be so fitted to the vehicle that the horizontal distance measured in the rearward
direction from the foremost part of the vehicle to the front of the FUPD does not exceed 400
mm diminished by the recorded deformation (annex 1, item 9) measured at any of the points
where the test forces have been applied during the type-approval of the FUPD in conformity
this Regulation and recorded in the type-approval
with the provisions of Part
communication form (see figures 1 and 2).

I of

8.4.

In measuring these distances, any part of the vehicle which is more than 2 m above the ground
shall be excluded.

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8.5.

8.6.

8.7.

8.8.

The maximum ground clearance with respect to the underside of the FUPD shall be no more
than 400 mm, as specified in paragraph 2 of annex 5, between the two points P1 in the
installed condition. Outboard of each point P1 this height may be greater than 400 mm
providing the underside is not above a plane passing through the underside of the FUPD
directly below the point P1 and forming a slope at 15(cid:176) above the horizontal (see figure 3).

The height above the ground of the points of application of the test forces applied to the FUPD
according to Part I of this Regulation and recorded in the type-approval communication form
(annex 1, item 8) shall not exceed 445 mm as specified in paragraph 2 of annex 5.

The maximum ground clearance with respect to the underside of the FUPD between the two
points P1 shall be no more than 450 mm taking into account their movement during the
application of the test load, according to Part I.

The width of the FUPD shall at no point exceed the width of the mudguards covering the
wheels of the foremost axle nor shall it be more than 100 mm shorter on either side than the
foremost axle measured at the outermost points of the tyres, excluding the bulging of the tyres
close to the ground (see figure 1), or 200 mm shorter on either side, measured from the
outermost points of the access steps to the driver’s cabin.

PART III (cid:151) APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE WITH REGARD TO ITS FRONT UNDERRUN PROTECTION (FUP)

9.

APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE WITH FUP

9.1.

9.2.

If the vehicle submitted for approval pursuant to this Regulation is provided with FUP that
meets the requirements of paragraph 10, approval of that vehicle type shall be granted in
accordance with the arrangements contained in annex 4.

Notice of approval, or of extension or of refusal of approval of the vehicle type pursuant to this
Regulation shall be communicated to the Parties to the 1958 Agreement which apply this
Regulation, by means of a form conforming to the model in annex 3 to this Regulation.

10.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A VEHICLE WITH FUP

10.1.

10.2.

10.3.

Any vehicle in one of the categories N2 or N3 will be deemed to satisfy the condition set out in
paragraph 2 provided that the vehicle is equipped with an FUPD which has not been separately
approved to Part I of this Regulation or is so designed and/or equipped at the front that, by
virtue of their shape and characteristics, its component parts can be regarded as replacing the
front underrun protective device. Components whose combined function satisfies the following
requirements are considered to form a front underrun protective device.

The FUP shall offer adequate resistance to forces applied parallel to the longitudinal axis of the
vehicle. The FUP shall also satisfy certain dimensional requirements. These shall be demonstrated
in accordance with the test procedure and conditions specified in annex 5 to this Regulation.

For application pursuant
the FUPD cross-member (not
separately approved to Part I) shall not be less than 100 mm for category N2 vehicles and not
less than 120 mm for category N3 vehicles.

the section height of

to Part

III,

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10.4.

10.5.

10.6.

10.7.

10.8.

10.9.

The device may be so designed that its position at the front of the vehicle can be varied. In this
event, there shall be a guaranteed method of securing it in the service position so that any
unintentional change of position is precluded. It shall be possible for the operator to vary the
position of the device by applying a force not exceeding 40 daN;

The FUP shall have sufficient strength that the horizontal distance measured in the rearward
direction between the foremost part of the vehicle after the application of the test forces
(specified in this annex) and the test ram contact surface on the vehicle does not exceed 400
mm.

In measuring these distances, any part of the vehicle which is more than 2 m above the ground
shall be excluded.

The maximum ground clearance with respect to the underside of the FUP shall be no more than
400 mm, as specified in paragraph 2 of annex 5, between the two points P1. Outboard of each
point P1 this height may be greater than 400 mm providing the underside is not above a plane
passing through the underside of the FUP directly below the point P1 and forming a slope at
15(cid:176) above the horizontal (see Figure 3).

The maximum ground clearance with respect to the underside of the FUP between the two
points P1 shall be no more than 450 mm taking into account their movement during the
application of the test load.

The width of the FUP shall at no point exceed the width of the mudguards covering the wheels
of the foremost axle nor shall it be more than 100 mm shorter on either side than the foremost
axle measured at the outermost points of the tyres, excluding the bulging of the tyres close to
the ground (see Figure 1), or 200 mm shorter on either side, measured from the outermost
points of the access steps to the driver’s cabin.

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Figure 1

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Figure 2

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Figure 3

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ANNEX 1

Communication

(Maximum format: A4 (210 (cid:215) 297 mm))

Issued by:

name of administration:

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

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

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

concerning (2):

APPROVAL GRANTED

APPROVAL EXTENDED

APPROVAL REFUSED

APPROVAL WITHDRAWN

PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED

of a type of front underrun protection device (FUPD) pursuant to Regulation No 93 (Part I)

Approval No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Extension No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1. Trade name or mark of technical unit:

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

2.

If necessary the type of vehicle(s) and category to which it is intended:

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

3. Maximum mass of vehicle(s) to which FUPD is to be installed:

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

4. Name and address of manufacturer:

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

5. Name and address of manufacturer’s authorised representative (if any):

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

6. Characteristics of the technical unit:

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

7. Restrictions on use and mounting specifications (if any):

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

8.

Position on the device of the points of application of the test forces:

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

9. Maximum horizontal and vertical deflection during and after the application of

forces of any test
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

the test

point:

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10. Date on which the device was submitted for approval tests:

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

11. Technical service responsible for carrying out the approval tests on devices:

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

12. Date of test report issued by the technical service:

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

13. Number of test report issued by the technical service:

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

14. Approval granted/refused/extended/withdrawn (2)

15. Reason(s) for the extension of the approval applicable:

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

16. Position of the approval mark:

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

17. Place:

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

18. Date:

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19. Signature:

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

Name:

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

20. The list of documents filed with the administration which has granted approval, and is available, is annexed to this

communication.

21. Remarks (if any):

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

(1) Distinguishing number of the country which has granted/extended/refused/withdrawn approval (see approval provisions in the

Regulation).

(2) Strike out what does not apply.

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ANNEX 2

Communication

(Maximum format: A4 (210 (cid:215) 297 mm))

Issued by:

name of administration:

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

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

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

concerning (2):

APPROVAL GRANTED

APPROVAL EXTENDED

APPROVAL REFUSED

APPROVAL WITHDRAWN

PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED

of a vehicle type with regard to the installation of a front underrun protection device (FUPD) of an approved type
pursuant to Regulation No 93 (Part II)

Approval No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Extension No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1. Trade name or mark of the vehicle:

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

2. Type and category of vehicle(s):

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

3. Maximum mass of vehicle(s):

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

4. Name and address of manufacturer:

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

5. Name and address of manufacturer’s authorised representative (if any):

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

6. Brief description of the vehicle type as regards its dimensions and lines:

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

7. Trade name or mark of the FUPD(s) and its/their approval number(s):

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

8. Date on which vehicle was submitted for approval tests:

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

9. Technical service responsible for carrying out the approval tests on vehicles:

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

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10. Date of test report issued by the technical service:

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

11. Number of test report issued by the technical service:

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

12. Approval granted/refused/extended/withdrawn (2)

13. Reason(s) for the extension of the approval applicable:

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

14. Position of approval mark on the vehicle:

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

15. Place:

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16. Date:

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17. Signature:

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

Name:

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

18. Annexed is a list of documents making up the approval file, deposited with the competent authority which granted

approval; a copy can be obtained on request.

19. Remarks (if any):

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

(1) Distinguishing number of the country which has granted/extended/refused/withdrawn approval (see approval provisions in the

Regulation).

(2) Strike out what does not apply.

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ANNEX 3

Communication

(Maximum format: A4 (210 (cid:215) 297 mm))

Issued by:

name of administration:

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

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

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

concerning (2):

APPROVAL GRANTED

APPROVAL EXTENDED

APPROVAL REFUSED

APPROVAL WITHDRAWN

PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED

of a vehicle with regard to its front underrun protection (FUP) pursuant to Regulation No 93 (Part III)

Approval No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Extension No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1. Trade name or mark of the vehicle:

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

2. Type and category of vehicle(s):

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

3. Maximum mass of vehicle(s):

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

4. Name and address of manufacturer:

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

5.

If applicable, name and address of manufacturer’s representative:

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

6. Characteristics of the parts providing frontal protection:

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

7. Date on which the vehicle was submitted for approval tests:

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

8.

Position on the FUP of the points of application of the test forces:

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

9. Maximum vertical and horizontal deflection during and after the application of

forces of any test
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

the test

point:

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10. Technical service responsible for carrying out the approval tests on vehicles:

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

11. Date of test report issued by the technical service:

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

12. Number of test report issued by the technical service:

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

13. Approval granted/refused/extended/withdrawn (2)

14. Reason(s) for the extension of the approval applicable:

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

15. Position of approval mark on the vehicle:

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

16. Place:

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

17. Date:

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

18. Signature:

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

Name:

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

19. Annexed is a list of documents making up the approval file, deposited with the competent authority which granted

approval; a copy can be obtained on request.

20. Remarks (if any):

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

(1) Distinguishing number of the country which has granted/extended/refused/withdrawn approval (see approval provisions in the

Regulation).

(2) Strike out what does not apply.

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ANNEX 4

Arrangements of approval marks

1.

APPROVAL NUMBER

1.1.

1.2.

1.3.

An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved. Its first two digits (at present 00) shall indicate
the series of amendments incorporating the most recent major technical amendments made to the Regulation at
the time of issue of the approval. The same Contracting Party shall not assign the same number to another
type.

Notice of approval, or of extension or of refusal of approval of a type pursuant to this Regulation shall be
communicated to the Parties to the 1958 Agreement which apply this Regulation, by means of a form
conforming to one of the models in annexes 1, 2 or 3 to this Regulation.

There shall be affixed, conspicuously and in the case of a technical unit in a position where in the installed
condition it is readily accessible and specified on the approval form, to every one of series conforming to a type
approved under this Regulation an international approval mark consisting of:

1.3.1. a circle surrounding the letter (cid:145)E(cid:146) followed by the distinguishing number of the country which has granted

approval (1);

1.3.2.

the number of this Regulation, followed by the letter (cid:145)R(cid:146), a dash and the approval number to the right of the
circle prescribed in paragraph 1.3.1;

1.3.3. an additional symbol separated from the number of this Regulation by a vertical line and consisting of the
Roman numeral(s) for the Part (I, II or III) of the Regulation pursuant to which the device or the vehicle has
been approved.

1.4.

in the country which has granted approval under this Regulation,

If the vehicle conforms to a vehicle type approved, under one or more other Regulations annexed to the
Agreement,
the symbol prescribed in
paragraph 1.3.1 of this annex need not be repeated; in such a case the Regulation and approval numbers and
the additional symbols of all the Regulations under which approval has been granted in the country which has
granted approval under this Regulation shall be placed in vertical columns to the right of the symbol prescribed
in paragraph 1.3.1 of this annex.

1.5.

The approval mark shall be clearly legible and be indelible.

2.

ARRANGEMENTS OF APPROVAL MARKS

2.1. Model A

a = min. 8 mm

(1) 1 for Germany, 2 for France, 3 for Italy, 4 for the Netherlands, 5 for Sweden, 6 for Belgium, 7 for Hungary, 8 for the Czech
Republic, 9 for Spain, 10 for Yugoslavia, 11 for the United Kingdom, 12 for Austria, 13 for Luxembourg, 14 for Switzerland, 15
(vacant), 16 for Norway, 17 for Finland, 18 for Denmark, 19 for Romania, 20 for Poland, 21 for Portugal, 22 for the Russian
Federation, 23 for Greece, 24, 25 (vacant), 26 for Slovenia and 27 for Slovakia. Subsequent numbers shall be assigned to other
countries in the chronological order in which they ratify or accede to the Agreement concerning the Recognition of Approval for
Motor Vehicle Equipment and Parts, and the numbers thus assigned shall be communicated by the Secretary-General of the United
Nations to the Contracting Parties to the Agreement.

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2.1.1. The above approval mark affixed to a vehicle shows that the vehicle type concerned has, with regard to the
front underrun protection in the event of a collision, been approved in the United Kingdom (E11) pursuant to
Regulation No 93, Part II (installation of a front underrun protection device (FUPD) of an approved type) under
approval number 002439. The first two digits of the approval number indicate that the approval was granted in
accordance with the requirements of Regulation No 93, Part II in its original form.

2.2. Model B

a ¯ 8 mm

2.2.1. The above approval mark affixed to a vehicle shows that the vehicle type concerned has been approved in the
United Kingdom (E 11) pursuant to Regulation No 93, Part II and Regulation No 31 (1). The approval numbers
indicate that, at the dates when the respective approvals were given, Regulation No 93 was in its original form
and Regulation No 31 included the 02 series of amendments.

(1) The latter number is given as an example only.

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ANNEX 5

Test conditions and procedures

1.

TEST CONDITIONS FOR FUPDs

1.1.

At the request of the manufacturer the test may be conducted either:

1.1.1. on a vehicle of the type for which FUPD is intended; in that case the conditions set out in paragraph 2 shall be

observed; or

1.1.2. on a part of the chassis of the vehicle type for which the FUPD is intended; this part shall be representative of

the vehicle type(s) in question; or

1.1.3. on a rigid test bench.

1.2.

1.3.

In the case of paragraphs 1.1.2 and 1.1.3 the parts used to connect the FUPD to part of the vehicle chassis or
to the rigid test bench shall be equivalent to those which are used to secure the FUPD when it is installed on
the vehicle.

At the request of the manufacturer and with the consent of the technical service the test procedure described in
paragraph 3 may be simulated by calculation or another such method provided that
its equivalence is
demonstrated.

2.

TEST CONDITIONS FOR VEHICLES

2.1.

The vehicle may, if necessary to achieve the test forces required in paragraph 3.1, be restrained by any method,
this method to be specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

2.2.

Dimensions shall be taken as if the vehicle were in the following condition:

2.2.1.

the vehicle was unladen;

2.2.2.

the vehicle was at rest on a level, flat, rigid and smooth surface;

2.2.3.

the front wheels were in the straight-ahead position;

2.2.4.

the tyres were inflated to the pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer;

2.2.5. vehicles equipped with hydropneumatic, hydraulic or pneumatic suspension or a device for automatic levelling

according to load were in their normal running condition specified by the manufacturer.

3.

TEST PROCEDURE

3.1.

3.2.

Points P1 are located up to 200 mm from the longitudinal planes tangential to the outermost points of the tyres
on the front axle, excluding the bulging of the tyres close to the ground; points P2 are symmetrical to the
median longitudinal plane of the vehicle at a distance from each other of 700 to 1 200 mm inclusive. The exact
positions shall be specified by the manufacturer.

The height above the ground of points P1 and P2 shall be defined by the vehicle manufacturer within the lines
that bound the front face of the device. The height shall not, however, exceed 445 mm when the vehicle is
unladen. P3 is in the vertical longitudinal median plane of the vehicle (see Figure 1 of the Regulation).

3.3.

The test forces set out below shall be applied to each of the test points in separate tests on the same vehicle or
device or, if requested by the manufacturer/agent, on different vehicles or device samples.

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3.3.1.

the structure and components of

If
to the front underrun protection are located
substantially symmetrical to its longitudinal median plane the tests at points P1 and P2 shall be carried out only
on one side.

the vehicle relevant

3.3.2. When tested the forces shall be applied as rapidly as possible and the device or vehicle shall withstand the

forces in the following paragraphs for at least 0,2 seconds.

3.3.3. A horizontal force equal to 50 % of the maximum weight of the vehicle or intended vehicle type(s) but not

exceeding 80 x 103 N shall be applied successively to both points P1.

3.3.4. A horizontal force equal to 100 % of the maximum weight of the vehicle or intended vehicle type(s) but not
exceeding 160 x 103 N shall be applied successively to both points P2. If the device is discontinuous and is
reduced in cross-section area between the two points P2, then the tests shall continue with the application of a
horizontal force applied to the point P3 the same as that to the points P1.

3.4.

The maximum horizontal and vertical displacements of each test point during the application of the above
forces shall be recorded and the highest recorded on the communication document.

3.5. Whenever a practical

test is performed to verify compliance with the abovementioned requirements,

the

following conditions shall be fulfilled:

3.5.1.

for application pursuant to Part III, an FUPD (not separately approved to Part I) shall be connected to the
chassis side members of the vehicle or to whatever replaces them or a structure with demonstrated equivalent
performance capabilities;

3.5.2.

the specified forces shall be applied by rams which are suitably articulated (e.g. by means of universal joints)
and shall be parallel to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle via a surface not more than 250 mm in
height (the exact height and width shall be indicated by the manufacturer) and not more than 400 mm wide,
with a radius of curvature of 5 – 1 mm at the vertical edges; the centre of the surface is placed successively at
points P1, P2 and P3.

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ANNEX 6

Conformity of production and other administrative procedures

1.

CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

1.1.

FUPDs and vehicles approved to this Regulation shall be so manufactured as to conform to the type-approval
by meeting the requirements set forth in this Regulation.

1.2.

In order to verify that the requirements of paragraph 1.1 are met, suitable controls of the production shall be
carried out.

1.3.

The holder of the approval shall in particular:

1.3.1. ensure existence of procedures for the effective control of the quality of the vehicle or the device;

1.3.2. have access to the testing equipment necessary for checking the conformity to each approved type;

1.3.3.

record data of test results and annexed documents which shall remain available for a period to be determined in
accordance with the administrative service;

1.3.4. analyse the results of each type of test, in order to verify and ensure the stability of the vehicle or the device

characteristics making allowance for variations of an industrial production;

1.3.5. ensure that

for each type of vehicle or device sufficient checks and tests are carried out regarding the
dimensions, materials and performance of the components, which fulfil the function of the FUP and of those for
the installation on the vehicle;

1.3.6. ensure that any set of samples or test pieces giving evidence of non-conformity with the type of test considered
shall give rise to another sampling and another test. All the necessary steps shall be taken to re-establish the
conformity of the corresponding production.

1.4.

The competent authority which has granted type-approval may at any time verify the conformity control
methods applicable to each production unit.

1.4.1.

In every inspection, the test books and production survey records shall be presented to the visiting inspector.

1.4.2. The inspector may take samples at random which will be tested in the manufacturer’s laboratory. The minimum
number of samples may be determined according to the results of the manufacturer’s own verification.

1.4.3. When the quality level appears unsatisfactory or when it seems necessary to verify the validity of the tests
carried out in application of paragraph 1.4.2 the inspector may select samples to be sent to the technical service
which has conducted the type-approval tests.

1.4.4. The competent authority may carry out any test prescribed in this Regulation.

1.4.5. The normal frequency of inspections authorised by the competent authority shall be one per two years. In the
case when negative results are recorded during one of these visits, the competent authority shall ensure that all
necessary steps are taken to re-establish the conformity of production as rapidly as possible.

2.

PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

2.1.

The approval granted in respect of a type of FUPD or vehicle pursuant to this Regulation may be withdrawn if
the requirements set forth above are not met or if the protective device has failed to pass the test prescribed in
this Regulation.

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2.2.

If a Contracting Party to the Agreement applying this Regulation withdraws an approval
granted,
communication form conforming to the model in annexes 1, 2 or 3 to this Regulation.

it has previously
it shall forthwith so notify the other Contracting Parties applying this Regulation, by means of a

3.

MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF APPROVAL

3.1.

Every modification of a type of FUPD or vehicle shall be notified to the administrative department which
approved the type. The department may then either:

3.1.1. consider that the modifications made are unlikely to have an appreciable adverse effect and that in any case the

FUPD or vehicle still complies with the requirements; or

3.1.2.

require a further test report from the technical service responsible for conducting the tests.

3.2.

3.3.

Confirmation or refusal of approval, specifying the alterations shall be communicated by means of a form
conforming to the model in annexes 1, 2 or 3 to this Regulation to the Parties to the Agreement applying this
Regulation.

The competent authority issuing the extension of approval shall assign a series number to such an extension
and inform thereof
the other Parties to the 1958 Agreement applying this Regulation by means of a
communication form conforming to the model in annexes 1, 2 or 3 to this Regulation.

4.

PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED

If the holder of the approval completely ceases to manufacture a type of FUPD or vehicle FUP approved in
accordance with this Regulation, he shall so inform the authority which granted the approval. Upon receiving
the relevant communication that authority shall
inform thereof the other Parties to the 1958 Agreement
applying this Regulation by means of a communication form conforming to the model in annexes 1, 2 or 3 to
this Regulation.

5.

NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING APPROVAL TESTS,
AND OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS

The Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement applying this Regulation shall communicate to the United
Nations Secretariat the names and addresses of the technical services responsible for conducting approval tests
and of
the administrative departments which grant approval and to which forms certifying approval or
extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval, or production definitely discontinued, issued in other countries,
are to be sent.