Regulation No 105 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles intended for the carriage of dangerous goods with regard to their specific constructional features
Date: 2005-12-16
Institutions: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
Subjects: Ecosoc, approval, motor vehicle, technical regulations, transport of dangerous goods

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Regulation No 105 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) —
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles intended for the carriage of dangerous goods
with regard to their specific constructional features (*)

1.

SCOPE

The provisions of this Regulation apply to the construction of base vehicles of motor vehicles of
category N and their trailers of categories O2, O3 and O4 (1) which are intended for the transport of
dangerous goods and subject to section 9.1.2 of Annex B of the European Agreement concerning
the international Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR).

2.

DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this Regulation:

2.1.

2.2.

3.

3.1.

3.2.

‘Base vehicle’ (hereinafter referred to as ‘vehicle’) means a chassis-cab vehicle, a tractor for semi-
trailer, a trailer-chassis or a trailer with a self-supporting body intended for the transport of danger-
ous goods;

‘Vehicle type’ means vehicles which do not differ essentially with regard to the constructional fea-
tures specified in this Regulation.

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL

The application for approval of a vehicle type with regard to its specific constructional features shall
be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer or by his duly accredited representative.

The application for approval shall be accompanied by the undermentioned documents in triplicate
and by the following particulars:

3.2.1.

A detailed description of the vehicle type with respect to its relevant structure, engine (compression-
ignition, positive ignition), dimensions, configuration and constituent materials;

3.2.2.

Vehicle designation, according to paragraph 9.1.1.2 of the ADR EX/II, EX/III, AT, FL, OX);

3.2.3.

Drawings of the vehicle;

3.2.4.

The maximum technical mass (kg) of the complete vehicle.

3.3.

4.

4.1.

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

APPROVAL

If the vehicle submitted for approval pursuant to this Regulation meets the provisions of paragraph 5
below, approval of that vehicle type shall be granted.

(*)

Incorporating:
Series 01 of amendments — date of entry into force: 13 January 2000.
Series 02 of amendments — date of entry into force: 5 December 2001.
Corrigendum 1 to series 02 of amendments — date of entry into force: 13 March 2002.
Corrigendum 2 to series 02 of amendments — date of entry into force: 13 November 2002.
Corrigendum 3 to series 02 of amendments — date of entry into force: 12 March 2003.

(1) As defined in annex 7 to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3)

(document

TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.1/Amend.2).

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4.2.

4.3.

4.4.

An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved. Its first two digits (at present 02 for
the Regulation in its 02 series of amendments) shall indicate the series of amendment incorporating
the most recent major technical amendments made to the provisions at the time of issue of the
approval. The same Contracting Party may not assign the same number to another vehicle type
within the meaning of paragraph 2.2 above.

Notice of approval or of extension of approval of a vehicle type pursuant to this Regulation shall be
communicated to the Contracting Parties by means of a form conforming to the model reproduced
in annex 1 to this Regulation.

There shall be affixed, conspicuously and in a readily accessible place specified on the approval form,
to every vehicle conforming to a vehicle type approved under this Regulation an international
approval mark consisting of:

4.4.1.

A circle surrounding the letter ‘E’ followed by the distinguishing number of the country which has
granted approval (1).

4.4.2.

The number of this Regulation, followed by the letter ‘R’, a dash and the approval number to the
right of the circle prescribed in paragraph 4.4.1., and

4.4.3.

An additional symbol separated from the approval number and consisting of the symbol identifying
the vehicle designation in accordance with paragraph 9.1.1.2 of the ADR.

4.5.

If the vehicle conforms to a vehicle type approved under one or more other Regulations annexed to
this Agreement, in the country which has granted approval under this Regulation, the symbol pre-
scribed in paragraph 4.4.1 need not be repeated; in this 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 4.4.1.

4.6.

The approval mark shall be clearly legible and be indelible.

4.7.

The approval mark shall be placed close to or on the vehicle data plate affixed by the manufacturer.

4.8.

Annex 2 to this Regulation gives an example of the approval mark.

5.

5.1.

TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

Vehicles shall, depending on the vehicle designation, comply with the provisions below as assigned
in the table overleaf (2).

(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 Por-
tugal, 22 for the Russian Federation, 23 for Greece, 24 for Ireland, 25 for Croatia, 26 for Slovenia, 27 for Slovakia, 28 for
Belarus, 29 for Estonia, 30 (vacant), 31 for Bosnia-Herzegovina, 32 for Latvia, 33 (vacant), 34 for Bulgaria, 35 (vacant),
36 for Lithuania, 37 for Turkey, 38 (vacant), 39 for Azerbaijan, 40 for The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
41 (vacant), 42 for the European Community (Approvals are granted by its Member States using their respective ECE
symbol), 43 for Japan, 44 (vacant), 45 for Australia and 46 for Ukraine. Subsequent numbers shall be assigned to other
countries in the chronological order in which they ratify or accede to the Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Uni-
form Technical Prescriptions for Wheeled Vehicles, Equipment and Parts which can be Fitted and/or be Used on Wheeled
Vehicles and the Conditions for Reciprocal Recognition of Approvals Granted on the Basis of these Prescriptions, and
the numbers thus assigned shall be communicated by the Secretary-General of the United Nations to the Contracting
Parties to the Agreement.

(2) In this Regulation, references to other ECE Regulations shall be deemed to refer also to any other international rules that
apply the same technical requirements as the respective ECE Regulation. References to specific sections of the respective
ECE Regulations shall be interpreted accordingly.

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5.1.1.

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

5.1.1.1. General provisions

The electrical installation as a whole shall meet the following provisions, in accordance with the table
of paragraph 5.1.

5.1.1.2. Wiring

5.1.1.2.1. The size of conductors shall be large enough to avoid overheating. Conductors shall be adequately
insulated. All circuits shall be protected by fuses or automatic circuit breakers, except for the
following:

— from the battery to the cold start and stopping systems of the engine

— from the battery to the alternator

— from the alternator to the fuse or circuit breaker box

— from the battery to the starter motor

— from the battery to the power control housing of the endurance braking system, if this system

is electrical or electromagnetic

— from the battery to the electrical lifting mechanism for lifting the bogie axle.

The above unprotected circuits shall be as short as possible.

Technical provisions

EX/II

EX/III

AT

FL

OX

Vehicle designation (according to
paragraph 9.1 of the ADR)

5.1.1.2

5.1.1.3

5.1.1.3.1

5.1.1.3.2

5.1.1.3.3

5.1.1.3.4

5.1.1.4

5.1.1.5

5.1.1.5.1

5.1.1.5.2

5.1.1.6

5.1.2

5.1.2.2

5.1.2.2.1

5.1.2.2.2

5.1.2.3

5.1.2.4

5.1.2.5

5.1.2.6

Electrical equipment

Wiring

Battery master switch

Batteries

Permanently energizedcircuits

Electrical installation behind cab

Prevention of fire risks

Vehicle cab

Fuel tanks

Engine

Exhaust system

Endurance braking system

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

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Technical provisions

EX/II

EX/III

AT

FL

OX

Vehicle designation (according to
paragraph 9.1 of the ADR)

5.1.2.7

Combustion heaters

5.1.2.7.1 2 and 5

5.1.2.7.3 and 4

5.1.2.7.6

5.1.3

5.1.3.1

5.1.3.2

5.1.4

5.1.5

Braking equipment

Braking equipment

Braking equipment

Speed limitation device

Coupling devices for trailers

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

5.1.1.2.2. Cables shall be securely fastened and positioned in such a way that the conductors are adequately

protected against mechanical and thermal stresses.

5.1.1.3. Battery master switch

5.1.1.3.1. A switch for breaking the electrical circuits shall be placed as close to the battery as practicable.

5.1.1.3.2. A control device to facilitate the disconnecting and the reconnecting functions of the switch shall be
installed in the driver’s cab. It shall be readily accessible to the driver and distinctively marked. It shall
be protected against inadvertent operation by either adding a protective cover, by using a dual move-
ment control device, or by other suitable means. Additional control devices may be installed pro-
vided they are distinctively marked and protected against inadvertent operation.

5.1.1.3.3. The switch shall have a casing with protection degree IP65 in accordance with IEC Standard 529.

5.1.1.3.4. The cable connections on the switch shall have protection degree IP54. However, this does not apply
if these connections are contained in a housing which may be the battery box. In this case it is suf-
ficient to insulate the connections against short circuits, for example with a rubber cap.

5.1.1.4. Batteries

The battery terminals shall be electrically insulated or covered by the insulating battery box cover. If
the batteries are not located under the engine bonnet, they shall be fitted in a vented box.

5.1.1.5.

Permanently energized circuits

5.1.1.5.1. Those parts of the electrical installation, including the leads which shall remain energized when the
battery master-switch is open, shall be suitable for use in hazardous areas. Such equipment shall
meet the appropriate requirements of IEC 60079 (1), parts 0 and 14 and the additional requirements
applicable of IEC parts 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 11, 15 or 18 (2).

For the application of IEC 60079 part 14 (2), the following classification shall be used:

Permanently energized electrical equipment including the leads that are not subject to para-
graphs 5.1.1.3 and 5.1.1.4 shall meet the requirements for zone 1 for electrical equipment in gen-
eral or meet the requirements for zone 2 for electrical equipment situated in the driver’s cab. The
requirements for explosion group IIC, temperature class T6, shall be met.

(1) The requirements of IEC 60079 part 14 do not take precedence over the requirements of this Regulation.
(2) As an alternative, the general requirements of EN 50014 and the additional requirements of EN 50015, 50016, 50017,

50018, 50019, 50020, or 50028 may be used.

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However, for permanently energized electrical equipment installed in an environment where the
temperature caused by non-electrical equipment situated in that environment exceeds the T6 tem-
perature limit, the temperature classification of the permanently energized electrical equipment shall
be at least that of the T4 temperature class.

5.1.1.5.2. Bypass connections to the battery master switch for electrical equipment which must remain ener-
gized when the battery master switch is open shall be protected against overheating by suitable
means, such as a fuse, a circuit breaker or a safety barrier (current limiter).

5.1.1.6.

Provisions concerning that part of the electrical installation situated to the rear of the driver’s cab

The whole installation shall be so designed, constructed and protected such that it cannot provoke
any ignition or short-circuit under normal conditions of vehicle use and that these risks can be mini-
mized in the event of an impact or deformation. In particular:

5.1.1.6.1. Wiring

The wiring located to the rear of the driver’s cab shall be protected against impact, abrasion and chaf-
ing during normal vehicle operation. Examples of appropriate protection are given in the figures 1,
2, 3 and 4 below. However, the sensor cables of antilock braking devices do not need additional
protection.

5.1.1.6.2. Lighting

Lamp bulbs with a screw cap shall not be used.

5.1.1.6.3. Electrical lifting mechanism

The electrical equipment of the mechanism for lifting a bogie axle shall be installed outside the chas-
sis frame in a sealed housing.

5.1.2.

PREVENTION OF FIRE RISKS

5.1.2.1. General provisions

The following technical provisions shall apply in accordance with the table of paragraph 5.1.

FIGURES

Figure No 1

Figure No 2

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Figure No 3

Figure No 4

5.1.2.2. Vehicle cab

5.1.2.2.1. Only material not readily flammable shall be used in the construction of the driver’s cab. This pro-
vision will be deemed to be met if, in accordance with the procedure specified in ISO standard
3795:1989, samples of the following cab components have a burn rate not exceeding 100 mm/min:
seat cushions, seat backs, safety belts, head lining, opening roofs, arm rests, all trim panels including
door, front, rear and side panels, compartment shelves, head restraints, floor coverings, sun visors,
curtains, shades, wheel housing covers, engine compartment covers, mattress covers and any other
interior materials, including padding and crash-deployed elements, that are designed to absorb
energy on contact by occupants in the event of a crash.

5.1.2.2.2. Unless the driver’s cab is made of materials which are not readily flammable, a shield made of metal
or other suitable material of the same width as the tank shall be fitted at the rear of the cab. Any
window in the rear of the cab or in the shield shall be hermetically closed and made of fire resistant
safety glass with fire resistant frames. Furthermore, there shall be a clear space of not less than 15 cm
between the tank and the cab or the shield.

5.1.2.3.

Fuel tanks

The fuel tanks for supplying the engine of the vehicle shall meet the following requirements:

5.1.2.3.1. In the event of any leakage, the fuel shall drain to the ground without coming into contact with hot

parts of the vehicle or the load;

5.1.2.3.2. Fuel tanks containing petrol shall be equipped with an effective flame trap at the filler opening or

with a closure with which the opening can be kept hermetically sealed.

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5.1.2.4.

Engine

The engine propelling the vehicle shall be so equipped and situated to avoid any danger to the load
through heating or ignition. In the case of EX/II and EX/III vehicles the engine shall be of
compression-ignition construction.

5.1.2.5.

Exhaust system

The exhaust system as well as the exhaust pipes shall be so directed or protected to avoid any dan-
ger to the load through heating or ignition. Parts of the exhaust system situated directly below the
fuel tank (diesel) shall have a clearance of at least 100 mm or be protected by a thermal shield.

5.1.2.6. Vehicle endurance braking

Vehicles equipped with endurance braking systems emitting high temperatures placed behind the
rear wall of the driver’s cab shall be equipped with a thermal shield securely fixed and located
between this system and the tank or load so as to avoid any heating, even local, of the tank shell or
the load. In addition, the thermal shield shall protect the braking system against any outflow or leak-
age, even accidental, of the load. For instance, a protection including a twin-shell shield shall be con-
sidered satisfactory.

5.1.2.7. Combustion heaters

5.1.2.7.1. (Reserved)

5.1.2.7.2. The combustion heaters and their exhaust gas routing shall be designed, located, protected or cov-
ered so as to prevent any risk of unacceptable heating or ignition of the load. This requirement shall
be considered as fulfilled if the fuel tank and the exhaust system of the appliance conform to pro-
visions similar to those prescribed for fuel tanks and exhaust systems of vehicles in para-
graphs 5.1.2.3 and 5.1.2.5 respectively.

5.1.2.7.3. The combustion heaters shall be put out of operation by at least the following methods:

(a)

Intentional manual switching off from the driver’s cabin;

(b) Unintentional stopping of the vehicle engine; in this case the heating device may be restarted

manually by the driver;

(c) Start up of a feed pump on the motor vehicle for the dangerous goods carried.

5.1.2.7.4. Afterrunning is permitted after the combustion heaters have been put out of operation. For the meth-
ods of paragraphs 5.1.2.7.3 (b) and (c) above the supply of combustion air shall be interrupted by
suitable measures after an afterrunning cycle of not more than 40 seconds.

Only heaters shall be used for which proof has been furnished that the heat exchanger is resistant to
the reduced afterrunning cycle of 40 seconds for the time of their normal use.

5.1.2.7.5. The combustion heater shall be switched on manually. Programming devices shall be prohibited.

5.1.2.7.6. Combustion heaters with gaseous fuels are not permitted.

5.1.3.

BRAKING EQUIPMENT

Vehicles subject to the requirements of marginal 10 221 of ADR shall fulfil all the relevant require-
ments of Regulation No 13 (including those of annex 5) as amended in accordance with the dates of
application specified therein.

5.1.3.1.

EX/III, AT, FL, and OX vehicles shall fulfil all relevant requirements of Regulation No 13 including
those of annex 5.

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5.1.3.2.

EX/II vehicles shall fulfil all relevant requirements of Regulation No. 13. Nevertheless, the require-
ments of annex 5 are not applicable.

5.1.4.

SPEED LIMITATION

Power driven vehicles (rigid vehicles and tractors for semitrailers) with a maximum mass exceeding
12 tonnes, shall be equipped with a speed limitation device according to the technical requirements
of Regulation No. 89. The device shall be set in such a way that the speed cannot exceed 90 km/h,
bearing in mind the technological tolerance of the device.

5.1.5.

COUPLING DEVICES FOR TRAILER

Coupling devices for trailers shall comply with the technical requirements of Regulation No. 55 as
amended in accordance with the dates of application specified therein.

6.

6.1.

MODIFICATION OF THE VEHICLE TYPE AND EXTENSION OF APPROVAL

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

6.1.1.

Consider that the modifications made are unlikely to have an appreciable adverse effect and that in
any case the vehicle still complies with the requirements, or

6.1.2.

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

6.2.

6.3.

Confirmation or refusal of approval, specifying the alteration, shall be communicated by the pro-
cedure specified in paragraph 4.3 to the Contracting Parties.

The competent authority issuing an extension of approval shall assign a series number to each com-
munication form drawn up for such an extension and inform thereof the other Parties by means of
a communication form conforming to the model in annex 1 to this Regulation.

7.

CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

The conformity of production procedures shall comply with those set out in the Agreement, Appen-
dix 2 (E/ECE/324-E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.2), with the following requirements:

Vehicles approved to this Regulation shall be so manufactured as to conform to the type approved
by meeting the requirements set forth in paragraph 5 above.

The competent authority which has granted type-approval may at any time verify the conformity
control methods applicable to each production facility. The normal frequency of these verifications
shall be once per two years.

PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

The approval granted in respect of a vehicle type pursuant to this Regulation may be withdrawn if
the requirement laid down in paragraph 7. above is not complied with.

If a Contracting Party to the Agreement applying this Regulation withdraws an approval it has pre-
viously granted, it shall forthwith notify the other Contracting Parties applying this Regulation, by
means of a communication form conforming to the model in annex 1 to this Regulation.

7.1.

7.2.

8.

8.1.

8.2.

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9.

PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED

If the holder of the approval completely ceases to manufacture a type of vehicle under this Regula-
tion, he shall so inform the authority which granted the approval. Upon receiving the relevant com-
munication, 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 annex 1 to this
Regulation.

10.

10.1.

10.2.

10.3.

10.4.

10.5.

10.6.

11.

TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

As from the official date of entry into force of the 02 series of amendments, no Contracting Party
applying this Regulation shall refuse to grant ECE approval under this Regulation as amended by
the 02 series of amendments.

Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall continue to grant approvals and extensions to such
approvals to types of vehicles which comply with the requirements of this Regulation as amended
by the preceding series of amendments until 31 December 2002.

As from 1 January 2003 Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall grant ECE approvals and
extensions of such approvals only if the vehicle type to be approved meets the requirements of this
Regulation as amended by the 02 series of amendments.

No Contracting Party applying this Regulation shall refuse national type approval of a vehicle type
approved to the 02 series of amendments to this Regulation.

Until 31 December 2002 no Contracting Party applying this Regulation shall refuse national type
approval of a vehicle type approved to the preceding series of amendments to this Regulation.

As from 1 January 2003 Contracting Parties applying this Regulation may refuse first national
registration (first entry into service) of a vehicle which does not meet the requirements.

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

The Contracting Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation shall communicate to the
secretariat of the United Nations 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, issued in other coun-
tries, are to be sent.

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ANNEX I

COMMUNICATION

(Maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm))

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ANNEX II

ARRANGEMENT OF APPROVAL MARKS

MODEL A

(see paragraph 4.4 of this Regulation)

The above approval mark affixed to a vehicle shows that the vehicle type concerned, intended for the transport of danger-
ous goods, has been approved in the Netherlands (E4), pursuant to Regulation No 105, under the approval number 002492
and designated EX/II (according to marginal 220 301(2) of the ADR). The first two digits of the approval number indicate
that the approval was granted in accordance with the requirements of Regulation No 105, as amended by the 02 series of
amendments.

MODEL B

(see paragraph 4.5 of this Regulation)

The above approval mark affixed to a vehicle shows that the vehicle type concerned has been approved in the Netherlands
(E4) pursuant to Regulations Nos 105 and 13 (1). The first two digits of the approval numbers indicate that, at the dates
when respective approvals were granted, Regulation No 105 included the 02 series of amendments, while Regulation No 13
already included the 09 series of amendments.

(1) The second Regulation number is given merely as an example.