Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00338:front:0:p12
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that a device has been switched on and whether or not it is operating correctly;

       2.17. "Circuit-closed tell-tale" means a visual (or any equivalent signal) indicating that a device has been switched on, but not indicating whether or not it is operating correctly;

       2.18.  "optional lamp" means a lamp, the installation of which is left to the discretion of the manufacturer;

       2.19.  "Ground" means the surface on which the vehicle stands which should be substantially horizontal;

       2.20.  "device" means a component or combination of components used in order to perform one or several functions.

       3.  APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL

       3.1.  The application for approval of a vehicle type with regard to the installation of its lighting and light-signalling devices shall be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer or by his duly accredited representative.

       3.2.  It shall be accompanied by the undermentioned documents in triplicate and the following particulars:

       3.2.1.  a description of the vehicle type with regard to the items mentioned in paragraphs 2.2.1. to 2.2.3. above; the vehicle type duly identified shall be specified;

       3.2.2.  a list of the devices intended by the manufacturer to form the lighting and light-signalling equipment; the list may include several types of device for each function; each type shall be duly identified (national or international approval mark, if approved, name of manufacturer, etc.); in addition, the list may include in respect of each function the additional annotation "or equivalent devices";

       3.2.3.  a layout drawing of the lighting and light-signalling installation as a whole, showing the position of the various devices on the vehicle; and

       3.2.4.  if necessary, in order to verify the conformity to the prescriptions of the present regulation, a layout drawing or drawings of each lamp showing the illuminating surface, as defined in paragraph 2.7.1. above, the light-emitting surface as defined in paragraph 2.6., the axis of reference as defined in paragraph 2.9. and the centre of reference as defined in paragraph 2.10. This information is not necessary in the case of the rear registration plate lamp (paragraph 2.5.10.).

       3.2.5.  The application shall include a statement of the method used for the definition of the apparent surface (paragraph 2.8.).

       3.3. an unladen vehicle fitted with a complete set of lighting and light-signalling equipment, as prescribed in paragraph 3.2.2. above, and representative of the vehicle type to be approved shall be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting approval tests.

       4.  APPROVAL

       4.1.  If the vehicle submitted for approval pursuant to this Regulation meets the requirements of the Regulation in respect of all the devices specified in the list, approval of that vehicle type shall be granted.

       4.2.  An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved. Its first two digits (at