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these projecting parts shall pass the energydissipating test in accordance with the requirements of annex 4 (see annex 10, explanatory notes, paragraph 5.3.4.1.).

    5.3.5        If the parts considered above comprise a component made of material of less than 50 shore A hardness, mounted on a rigid support, the above requirements shall apply only to the rigid support. or it can be demonstrated by sufficient tests according to the procedure described in annex 4 that the soft material of less than 50 shore A hardness will not be cut so as to contact the support during the specified impact test. In that case the radius requirements shall not apply.

    5.3.6        In addition, power operated windows and partition systems and their controls shall meet the requirements of paragraph 5.8. below.

    5.4              Roof (see annex 10, explanatory notes, paragraph 5.4.)

    5.4.1        Scope

       5.4.1.1                The requirements of paragraph 5.4.2. below apply to the inner face of the roof.

       5.4.1.2                However, they do not apply to such parts of the roof as cannot be touched by a sphere 165 mm in diameter.

    5.4.2        Requirements

       5.4.2.1                That part of the inner face of the roof which is situated above or forward of the occupants shall exhibit no dangerous roughness at sharp edges, directed rearwards or downwards. The width of the projecting parts shall not be less than the amount of their downward projection and the edges shall have a radius of curvature of not less than 5 mm. In particular, the rigid roof sticks or ribs, with the exception of the header rail of the glazed surfaces and door frames, shall not project downwards more than 19 mm (see annex 10, explanatory notes, paragraph 5.4.2.1.).

       5.4.2.2                If the roof sticks or ribs do not meet the requirements of paragraph 5.4.2.1. they shall pass the energy-dissipating test in accordance with the requirement of annex 4 to this Regulation.

       5.4.2.3                The metal wires which stretch the lining of the roof and the frames of the sun visors shall have a maximum diameter of 5 mm or be able to absorb the energy, as prescribed in annex 4 to this Regulation. Non-rigid attachment elements of the frames of the sun visors shall meet the requirements of paragraph 5.3.4.1. above.

    5.5              Vehicles with an opening roof (see annex 10, explanatory notes, paragraph 5.5.)

    5.5.1        Requirements

       5.5.1.1                The following requirements and those of paragraph 5.4. above shall apply to vehicles with an opening roof when the roof is in the closed position.

       5.5.1.2                In addition, the opening and operating devices shall (see annex 10, explanatory notes, paragraphs 5.5.1.2., 5.5.1.2.1., and 5.5.1.2.2.):

       5.5.1.2.1          be so designed and constructed as to exclude accidental or inopportune operation as far as possible (see annex 10,