Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021C00469:body:0:p14
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Character Range: 41101–44139

the rearmost, lowest top surface of the 'Seat' cushion; and
12.2.4.2.                     'Rearward' of a vertical line tangential to the rearmost point of the 'Seat' cushion.
12.2.5.                          There must be no specific location requirement for the 'Sash Location Point', but the requirements for passenger cars may be used as guidelines for safety and comfort.
12.3.                                Strength
12.3.1.                           'Anchorages' located in the vehicle structure must meet either the test requirements of clause 12.3.3 or the design requirements of clause 12.3.6.
12.3.2.                          In cases where 'Anchorages' are located in 'Seat' structures it must be established either by calculation or test, in accordance with the requirements of clause 12.3.3 that the  'Anchorages' and 'Seat' anchorages will sustain the required loads.
12.3.3.                          If 'Anchorages', as specified in clauses 12.3.4 and 12.3.5, are to be proved by test, the 'Anchorages' must be tested using attachments representative of 'Seatbelt Assembly' provided.  A test load of 9 kN must be applied in a 'Forward' direction at an angle, as specified in clauses 12.3.4 and 12.3.5, above the horizontal in a vertical plane parallel with the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.  The test load must be sustained by the 'Anchorages' for a period of at least one second.
12.3.4.                          For 'Lap Anchorages', the pair must be tested simultaneously and the attachments must pass round an appropriate body block to which the load specified in clause 12.3.3 is applied at an angle of between 5° and 50°.
12.3.5.                           'Final Torso Anchorage' must be tested simultaneously with the 'Anchorage' common to both pelvic and upper torso restraint and the attachments must pass round an appropriate body block to which the load specified in clause 12.3.3 is applied at an angle of between 0° and 20°.
12.3.6.                          If 'Anchorages' are to be proved by design, the 'Anchorages' must be provided in a substantial metal component.  In cases where this metal component is less than 3 mm in thickness, the 'Anchorage' must include a device to distribute the load.  The device must be shaped to match the contour of the mounting surface and must have an area of not less than 3750 mm2 in contact with the mounting surface.  The thickness of the device must not be less than 3 mm.
13.                                      ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS
         The technical requirements of ECE R 14/02 - "Safety Belt Anchorages" must be deemed to be equivalent to the technical requirements for location (clauses 5.6 and 6.6) and strength (clause 5.7) of 'Anchorages' for front-facing seating positions.

NOTES
This compilation of Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 5/04 – Anchorages for Seatbelts) 2005 includes all the instruments set out in the Table of Instruments.  The Table of Amendments provides a history of clauses that have been amended, inserted or deleted.