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measured along the 'Torso Reference Line' 60 mm 'Forward' of the 'Torso Reference Line' when measured normal to the 'Torso Reference Line' and 120 mm from the 'Seating Reference Plane' when measured normal to the 'Seating Reference Plane' and towards the 'Sash Guide'.

          "upper anchor fitting" - see 'Child Restraint Anchor Fitting' .

          "upper anchorage" - see 'Child Restraint Anchorage'.

5.2.                                    REQUIREMENTS
5.2.0.                              General
5.2.0.1.                        Seatbelt 'Anchorages'
5.2.0.1.1.                  Vehicle categories LEP, LEG, MA, MB, MC, MD1, MD2, NA and NB1 shall comply with clauses 5.2.1 to 5.9.
5.2.0.1.2.                  Vehicle categories MD3, MD4, ME, NB2 and NC shall comply with either:
5.2.0.1.2.1.            Section 5.10; or
5.2.0.1.2.2.            Clause 5.2.0.1.1, except that the minimum total load to be applied to body block or blocks is 9 kN.
5.2.0.1.3.                  It is recommended that each 'Anchorage' should accept a 7/16 inch - 20 UNF - 2A threaded steel bolt.
5.2.0.2.                         'Child Restraint Anchorages'
         Vehicle categories LEP, MA, MB, MC and MD1 shall comply with clause 5.11.
5.2.1.                              Requirements for 'Anchorages'
5.2.1.1.                        Seatbelt 'Anchorages' shall be provided for all seating positions (as established in accordance with Section 5.7) except for light omnibuses (MD2) where 'Anchorages' are required only for front seating positions and non- 'Protected Seats'. (An indicative summary of 'Anchorage' and type applicability requirements, for guidance only, is given in the following table:)

TABLE SHOWING TYPE OF SEAT BELT AND 'Anchorages' REQUIRED

Vehicle Category      LEP  LEG  MA   MB  MC   MD1  MD2     MD3(6)  MD4(6)  ME(6)   NA   NB1   NB2  NC
Front Row 'Seats'
Driver                R    R    R    R   R    R    R       R       R       L/R     R    R     R    L/R
Outboard Passenger    R    R    R    R   R    R    R       R(5)    R(5)    L(4)    R    R     R    L/R
Centre                L    L    L    L   L    L    L       L(4)    L(4)    L(4)    L    L     L    L
2nd Row 'Seats'
Outboard (1)          R    L/S  R    R   L/S  R    L/S(4)  L(4)    L(4)    L(4)    L/S  L/S   L    L
Centre                L    L    L    L   L    L    L(4)    L(4)    L(4)    L(4)    L     L    L    L
3rd etc. Row 'Seats'
Outboard (2)          L/S  L/S  L/S  R   L/S  R    L/S(4)  L(4)    L(4)    L(4)    L/S   L/S  L    L
Centre                L    L    L    L   L    L    L(4)    L(4)    L(4)    L(4)    L     L    L    L
Vehicle Category      LEP  LEG  MA   MB  MC   MD1  MD2     MD3      MD4    ME      NA   NB1   NB2  NC

         Where:

         L = At least 'Lap Anchorage'

         L/S = Lap/Sash = Pelvic Restraint + Upper Torso Restraint

         R = Lap/Sash with Retractor

         L/R = At least 'Lap Anchorages' with Retractor

         NOTES:

            (1) If no 'Permanent Structure', then 'Lap Anchorages' are acceptable.

            (2) If 'Seat' is adjustable for conversion of occupant space to luggage or goods space and is not an outboard 'Seat' in the front or second row of 'Seats' then 'Lap Anchorages'